Your assessment of this and other SE mics is spot on. I purchased and regularly use the SE DCM8 which - like the SM7B - has EQ switches on the rear. At $250 U.S. the SE DCM8 provides - to my ears - an equally rich and quality sound compared to the SM7b ($400) and the SM7db ($500 with a built in Cloud Lifter). Like the DCM6, there's also a built in Dynamite inline preamp with the DCM8 that can be on or off. While to my ears the DCM8 is ever so slightly better than the DCM6, if I had it to do over I would purchase the DCM6. It's unfortunate SE isn't getting more love from the creator community.
Hey thanks, Stephen! I agree. sE makes such great products. People need to discover this world! I’m always impressed with their products and designs. Thanks for watching!
I run a nonprofit that has a wide range of sE mics, because they almost always deliver. Tremendous value on their gear. I have always been impressed by their clarity - that is particularly true on the DCM6. The SM7B is more broadcasty in tone - gives the fuller bottom end. The SM7DB is late to the party, and if I am honest, it and the SM7B have price bloat. Yes they are nice mics, but I personally have a problem with price bloat. AND, as you noted, if you eat the DCM6, you get more of that broadcasty sound and retain the clarity. All that said, the DCM6 does tend to be a bit bright for some voices and applications. A closer sE comparison to the SM7B would be the sE DCM8, which is still way more affordable than the SM7B. I actually like the DCM8 quite a bit and the filter options that come with the DCM8 allows a great deal of tone sculpting - a really nice and flexible mic. Now, a good A:B would be the DCM6 vs the sE V7, a fine mic in its own right. While I am at it, in many cases, I would grab the sE V7x over the SM57. That is saying something. Cheers
Well said! I agree. I can’t believe how undervalued sE is. A lot of people seem to think they’re just another Chinese mic company, but they make some truly amazing products. I hope to get some more sE products in the future. But I’ll be checking out the 4400 in January! Cheers!
@@TheRecordist hahah thanks a lot mate, your voice in any microphone sound so good tho, you should have a podcast surrounding sound in general and everything you know 😁
It’s a great little mic! I just looked up the Elgato Teleprompter. That looks pretty wicked. I use the Glide Cam one. But the Elgato one looks quite elegant!
Pretty good option if I was just starting out. But I've been sound treating a room and just received the Baifei Li V5.. So am hoping I like that mic. I'd rather have a Lautan Audio LA-320. Sounds rich and I feel like I wouldn't be as self conscious about my nasal head voice. Something to aspire for. If I couldn't have that then I'd go for the Sm7b... But I couldn't afford that either. Ha ha. Really I think this would have been a useful option 60 days ago. It's good enough for what I need to do. If the V5 doesn't work I'll circle back to this one maybe.
That’s a great plan! Just wait until til next week when I unveil the Lauten Audio FC-387 Atlantis! It’ll blow your mind! Hahaha. Really REALLY expensive. Don’t discount the SM57. It’s a killer mic for only $100. But it’s dynamic. The V5 should do you well. I’m receiving a V5 tomorrow from a channel viewer. I’ll be testing that out in the coming weeks. Let me know how you like it! Oh and never mind what you might think of your own voice. People’s own voice sounds bad to everyone. You’ll get used to it! Cheers!
Hey! I actually have the all new sE4400 here. Not the 4400a but the new 4400. I’ll be reviewing that within a month or so. I’m going to try to get the T2 soon. Cheers!
It doesn’t sound better, but different. The SMB7b sounds fuller than the sE, also more neutral. For portability I’d go for the sE v7, but for aesthetics this Dynamic might be cooler. I’ll check out podcastage for a good comparison.
@@TheRecordist Yeah, to me it was more about comparing to mics I already know. The sE v7 definitely has my preference over this one. It fits better with my voice.
@@yashbansalaudio hey no worries! And no, I don’t recommend the DCM 6 for that. Are you specifically looking for a dynamic mic to do the TH-cam narrations?
@@TheRecordist Yes! That’s more or less my only use. Maybe use it for streaming. But my main purpose is TH-cam narrations. Can you please suggest me another one? I’ve been scratching my head trying to find one.
@@yashbansalaudio oh I see. I wasn’t saying the DCM6 was bad. Just that dynamics are a little different. If I had a choice, I’d go for the DCM 8, but the DCM6 will be just fine. Also a simple Shure SM57 with a good pop filter would be my other choice. $100. But it doesn’t have a built in in-line preamp like the sE Electronics ones do. If money isn’t an issue, I’d go for the Shure SM7dB. What interface are you using?
![[Eng Sub] sE DynaCaster active dynamic microphone](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/pcV2J7oRwlk/mqdefault.jpg)
Your assessment of this and other SE mics is spot on. I purchased and regularly use the SE DCM8 which - like the SM7B - has EQ switches on the rear. At $250 U.S. the SE DCM8 provides - to my ears - an equally rich and quality sound compared to the SM7b ($400) and the SM7db ($500 with a built in Cloud Lifter). Like the DCM6, there's also a built in Dynamite inline preamp with the DCM8 that can be on or off. While to my ears the DCM8 is ever so slightly better than the DCM6, if I had it to do over I would purchase the DCM6. It's unfortunate SE isn't getting more love from the creator community.
Hey thanks, Stephen! I agree. sE makes such great products. People need to discover this world! I’m always impressed with their products and designs. Thanks for watching!
Great review! Respect for sE. Separately, "I'm going to spend $400 on a dynamic mic..." I lol-ed loudly 😅
Hahahaha. Thanks, dude! Cheers!
You keep putting out awesome content!!
Oh thanks so much! Cheers!
I run a nonprofit that has a wide range of sE mics, because they almost always deliver. Tremendous value on their gear. I have always been impressed by their clarity - that is particularly true on the DCM6. The SM7B is more broadcasty in tone - gives the fuller bottom end. The SM7DB is late to the party, and if I am honest, it and the SM7B have price bloat. Yes they are nice mics, but I personally have a problem with price bloat. AND, as you noted, if you eat the DCM6, you get more of that broadcasty sound and retain the clarity. All that said, the DCM6 does tend to be a bit bright for some voices and applications. A closer sE comparison to the SM7B would be the sE DCM8, which is still way more affordable than the SM7B. I actually like the DCM8 quite a bit and the filter options that come with the DCM8 allows a great deal of tone sculpting - a really nice and flexible mic. Now, a good A:B would be the DCM6 vs the sE V7, a fine mic in its own right. While I am at it, in many cases, I would grab the sE V7x over the SM57. That is saying something.
Cheers
Well said! I agree. I can’t believe how undervalued sE is. A lot of people seem to think they’re just another Chinese mic company, but they make some truly amazing products. I hope to get some more sE products in the future. But I’ll be checking out the 4400 in January! Cheers!
SE make nice mics. Great review.
They really do! And thanks, Mike!
You sir are a star. a shiny one!
Hahaha. Well thank you very much! I love your photo by the way! Cheers!
@@TheRecordist hahah thanks a lot mate, your voice in any microphone sound so good tho, you should have a podcast surrounding sound in general and everything you know 😁
@@klever891 I’ve been thinking about it! I might just do that! And thanks for the compliment! Cheers!
Great review of the mic! I've been looking at these mics for so long (3 and the 6). Have you seen Elgatos Teleprompter?!
It’s a great little mic! I just looked up the Elgato Teleprompter. That looks pretty wicked. I use the Glide Cam one. But the Elgato one looks quite elegant!
Pretty good option if I was just starting out. But I've been sound treating a room and just received the Baifei Li V5.. So am hoping I like that mic. I'd rather have a Lautan Audio LA-320. Sounds rich and I feel like I wouldn't be as self conscious about my nasal head voice. Something to aspire for. If I couldn't have that then I'd go for the Sm7b... But I couldn't afford that either. Ha ha. Really I think this would have been a useful option 60 days ago. It's good enough for what I need to do. If the V5 doesn't work I'll circle back to this one maybe.
That’s a great plan! Just wait until til next week when I unveil the Lauten Audio FC-387 Atlantis! It’ll blow your mind! Hahaha.
Really REALLY expensive.
Don’t discount the SM57. It’s a killer mic for only $100. But it’s dynamic. The V5 should do you well. I’m receiving a V5 tomorrow from a channel viewer. I’ll be testing that out in the coming weeks.
Let me know how you like it!
Oh and never mind what you might think of your own voice. People’s own voice sounds bad to everyone. You’ll get used to it! Cheers!
Does it come with a Rycote wind jammer and dead cat and baby ball gags for the field recording?
@@between2vines the Atlantis? Hahaha. I’m afraid not. But it does come in a nice mahogany box. Hahaha.
Hello, You should try the sE Electronics se4400a and the set2 a couple of great condenser microphones
Hey! I actually have the all new sE4400 here. Not the 4400a but the new 4400. I’ll be reviewing that within a month or so.
I’m going to try to get the T2 soon. Cheers!
@@TheRecordist it’s a great mic, it is a powerhouse. You can use it on everything, and it is particularly good for voiceovers
@@AngloSaxon1 can’t wait to review it! Cheers!
@@TheRecordist The T2 is an awesome mic. If you have a pair of those and a pair of sE4400 mics, you can cover a lot of ground.
Wicket is such a gentleman. 🤣
Isn’t he though? Hahaha. Cheers!
It doesn’t sound better, but different. The SMB7b sounds fuller than the sE, also more neutral. For portability I’d go for the sE v7, but for aesthetics this Dynamic might be cooler. I’ll check out podcastage for a good comparison.
I usually check to see what Podcastage says about a mic after I review one, but I forgot to this time. Thanks for reminding me! Cheers!
@@TheRecordist Yeah, to me it was more about comparing to mics I already know. The sE v7 definitely has my preference over this one. It fits better with my voice.
@@PeetSneekes that’s great! I really should get a V7 to test out.
@@TheRecordist You should! 😊 Same MO as many sE’s: performing well above their pay grade.
@@PeetSneekes agreed!
Would you consider this over the Samson Q9u?
I’ve never tried the Samson Q9u. Sorry about that.
@@TheRecordist Thank you so much for the reply
@@yashbansalaudio hey no worries! And no, I don’t recommend the DCM 6 for that.
Are you specifically looking for a dynamic mic to do the TH-cam narrations?
@@TheRecordist Yes! That’s more or less my only use. Maybe use it for streaming. But my main purpose is TH-cam narrations.
Can you please suggest me another one? I’ve been scratching my head trying to find one.
@@yashbansalaudio oh I see. I wasn’t saying the DCM6 was bad. Just that dynamics are a little different.
If I had a choice, I’d go for the DCM 8, but the DCM6 will be just fine.
Also a simple Shure SM57 with a good pop filter would be my other choice. $100. But it doesn’t have a built in in-line preamp like the sE Electronics ones do.
If money isn’t an issue, I’d go for the Shure SM7dB.
What interface are you using?