To everyone saying “I can’t believe you didn’t include any budget options!”, within the first 30 seconds of the video I mention that this is a follow up to a video I put out in 2019 titled “Best BUDGET Podcast Microphones”. This is that video: th-cam.com/video/efHViVT0YU4/w-d-xo.html
@@GuernB2 In addition to the Shure SM7B, Heil PR40, A-T BP40, Rode Procaster, and Rode PodMic, I have all three of the current primary RE series EV mics, the RE20, RE27N/D, and the RE320. I have recorded all of these with my voice using a Cloudlifter into a dbx 286s set to bypass all processing into a Scarlett 8i6 into Reaper with no processing on a MacBook Pro and listened critically to them to make decisions about which of these to use and when. Although I am an IT software developer for the Engineering College at a major university, I do live sound engineering for a major church in the city where I live and have done this for decades there and in former locations with sophisticated live house sound systems. I have used critical listening skills for a very long time and applied that to make decisions about these mics. My primary usage for these mics is for live meetings and presentations over Zoom, Google Meets, Skype, and Facetime. Although they all sound different, all the mics you listed are excellent mics. For male voices, I suggest not using any low end rolloff settings on them, but run them flat unless you have a rumble issue. For the RE320, I suggest using the kick-drum setting and not the flat setting. I always use a suspension mechanical isolation system, i.e., a shock mount, preferably the one made by the mic manufacturer for their mic, for these mics and suggest you doing the same. For me, I prefer the Heil PR40, E-V RE27N/D set to no rolloff, and E-V RE320 set to kick-drum instead of flat for my personal work. The Rode Procaster and A-T BP40 are very close behind these for male voice work in general. The A-T BP40 has a general environment advantage with a super-cardioid pattern compared to the others although there's no free lunch -- there's a small rear axis sensitivity lobe and the null is a rear cone (instead of a rear axis line) to consider when deciding how and where to have it and the person using it in the environment. As a direct answer to your query and for the mics you listed only, I perefer the E-V RE320 and Rode Procaster for my voice for live streaming/meetings and voice-over compared to the Shure SM7B and E-V RE20 -- I prefer the E-V RE320 to the Rode Procaster. I find the E-V RE320 and Rode Procaster a little crisper than the Shure SM7B or E-V RE20 and without being shrill or painfully crisp -- the Shure SM7B and E-V RE20 are not quite as good a start point for me. My preferences are a better start point for the voice outcome I want before I start adding live processing and, if recorded, post processing. The E-V RE320 is not quite as gain hungry as the other three you mentioned although I still highly recommend using a CloudLifter with it to keep the noise floor low. When I bought and first used it, the E-V RE320 really surprised me with how nice it is for male voice usage although, upon reflection, it is right in line with my experience with the E-V RE27N/D, a mic I also prefer over the E-V RE20 and Shure SM7B for my voice. The E-V RE320 uses the same neodymium magnet and element design as the E-V RE27N/D with some very subtle changes for it's primary intended application (kick-drum and bass) that make it less expensive to produce than the RE27N/D. The E-V RE320 has a silky smooth feel to how it treats my voice. It and the E-V RE27N/D are my main go-to mics for my live voice although I would have no problem using any of the ones, particularly the Rode Procaster and A-T BP40, that I have and just modify the processing a little in the dbx 286s. If I want a little more presence edge and more proximity effect to enable working the mic more, I prefer my Heil PR40 for that. You would do well to critically listen to all of them with your voice and your outcome in mind -- recording them fully neutral in the audio chain experimenting only with the mic switches at first and only then experimenting with a voice channel strip or other processing you intend to use and some of its settings in combination. All four you listed are outstanding and affordable choices from which to choose. All four you listed, I could processing adjust to an acceptable outcome for me although I definitely have the preferences I enumerated. The E-V RE320 is primarily designed for instrument usage, mainly kick drum and bass, with the frequency response switch incorporated to accommodate other usages. If I had complete discretion as to a mic for the kick-drum at the church live sound, I'd probably use it or an AKG mic instead of the Shure kick-drum mic they installed on the drum set -- I may eventually transition them to a better kick-drum mic but that's a group decision given the already existing installed mic. I get almost complete discretion -- within reason -- for ad hoc setups. In that setting, we direct feed an electric bass or use an integrated bridge mic for an upright bass or I'd consider using the E-V RE320 to mic an electric bass cab if we had a really good bass amp and cab. In addition to its original usage design, it has turned out to be an excellent choice for male voice work. I prefer the kick-drum setting on the E-V RE320 as a start point for male voices. I would probably use the flat setting for female voices to un-scoop the ~380Hz scoop the kick-drum setting creates and accept the low bass rolloff since a female voice would do better with that setting.
For anyone who cares or simply algorithm engagement: SM58 for streaming/podcasting I think is incredibly good, waaaaay better used this way than traditional stage/live role where I dislike it because boomy/nasal/dull. I find E835 with small eq to be fantastic, mine is used all the time. sE Electronics V7 no personality to me, that's a positive but also bland :-/ Rode Podmic can't argue, eq it and sounds great, I like the M1 also, Procaster sounds bland but works well enough, it needs eq to have some life. Blue Yeti is horrible all the time. AT shotgun microphone, I use the smallest one for gaming Discord it is amazingly good. Ok that's enough.
I use it myself going into a Warm WA12 MKII going into a Lynx Hilo. My next mic upgrade is gonna be a TLM103, got friends that have them and they are a considerable upgrade.
Since I got my Beyerdynamic M201, I tend to prefer it to the SM7B, it really works on some vocals and the hypercardioid pattern somehow seems to bring up the focus in the highs
Hi, I feel impelled to write this because in the last years there's been a tendency to use shotgun mics in small rooms: If you listen to the video, the AT875r picks up a lot of room because by design it uses an interference tube to cancel the off axis sounds creating a very narrow polar patten, but that means that off axis pickup depends on on axis pickup and its differences. That's why the literature says that shotgun mics are not ideal for small or reverberant rooms (however well treated): if the off axis sound is similar to the on axis (I.E., the reflection of a voice on the walls of a room), the efficiency of the interference tube is reduced. Shotgun mics work best in outside situations where the off axis unwanted sounds are quite different from the on axis and you don't have near reflective surfaces . I'm not implying that there are any rules using microphones. I'm not even saying that the AT875r sounds bad in this video. At that distance direct sound is stronger than the reverberation, and if you or anybody watching the video feels it's right for the job, it really is. I just needed to show that I know something! thanks
14 people who don't have an idea of what this channel is all about. Keep it up Bandrew. Nice comparison! I love the E835, it brights up my voice very nicely.
I just found your channel today and have been binge watching different videos. This was the lucky winner of my random "thanks". I'm trying to learn more about mics and this has been a wonderful crash course, although now my head may explode. All the best!
Great stuff as always Bandrew. I did a shootout with the SM7B and RE20 when I started my podcast about 5 years ago, and liked the RE20 more for my voice. I'm in a lightly treated room, so assumed a dynamic Mic would be my best choice. I probably did 250 hours of shows with the RE20 and thought they sounded great. When Covid hit, I started having to do a ton of video presentations, so started spending way too much money on Lavs, and I found that I hated them all (just too much reverb in my room), perhaps I was doing something wrong. In desperation I procured a MKH416 to boom for my videos. It sounded so great, I started using it for my podcasts too. Despite being a condenser it picks up way less room room tone than my RE20. For my voice I like the sound better, and my recordings are much quieter. I recognize it's an awkward price point, but I wonder if other podcasters should at least audition some kind of short shotgun?
I agree that your voice sounds great on the KMS105, and I think it's absolutely phenomenal for both speaking and singing purposes. It just always sounds good, whether it's for a lone speaking voice in a podcast or for singing couched within a loud mix. I bounced from mic to mic before finally getting one of these, and I will never give it up. Worth every penny!
With your help, I bought my first microphone (Rode M2). Your tests are thorough and very helpful and without a doubt the best channel to review audio recording gear I have seen on youtube. Just wanted to thank you.
I use the Røde Podmic for myTwitch streams with a little EQ and I get so many comments on how crisp and clean it sounds. I did a ton of research before settling on it at the price point. I picked it up last year and your review of it was actually one of the reasons I grabbed it
The blue yeti part was spot on. I too have seen it used so wrongly. I bought it many many years ago and it still works well enough. Just gotta know where to position it correctly. And yeah it really needs a good stand and i'd argue a shockmount too because otherwise it will pickup all the damn vibrations.
So, this evening, I was in the Sweetwater complex sales floor section, checking out (surprise..?) new and used gear, and thought about buying a Shure M7B, but hesitated... and I'm glad I did. I already have a Shure SM58, Beta58a, a handful of SM57s and a seemingly more obscure EV N/D 767a, and decided I'd try them each connected to my RODEcaster Pro II, .. and catch up on TH-cam reviews before unnecessarily dropping over $300 on an M7B. It's late now and I'll get to it tomorrow but THANK YOU for your PHENOMENAL reviews on these Shures... they all are so versatile. Keep up the terrific content, looking forward to more of your reviews.
Wow, the difference between the SM58 and the E835 is like night and day, I think the V7 is the most balanced between those two (I see what you did there), definitely sounds more natural and clear to my ears but the SM58 is the standard podcast sound that I've been listening to, I think I will go with the V7 thanks to the polar pattern and the sound it has. Great video, very helpful.
To my ears, the V7 seems to sound closer to an E835; bright and unmuffled, but without that harsh, loud sibilance of the 835. I don't want my voicccce to sssound like a sssnake every time I ssspeak into the microphone!
Nice one, have been going through your videos during my Covid-19 quarantine period and this is the first one where I’m starting to hear the sound differences. Maybe the virus also affected my hearing, anyway things are beginning to sound more distinguishable, cheers!
Last year I was looking to get into podcasting with friends and watched your videos. Listened multiple times the ones I liked the most and chose to go with the SM58. Now a little year later I can say that it was a good decision. I really like the sound profile of it. It gives the podcast sound-feel I want. It's also great at rejecting handling noise as I tend to do recordings in different locations on any comfortable seating available, so most of the time it's handheld. It also looks proper and neutral, no weird body design or colors. Also durability 110%
Choice for each tier: Intermediate: se V7 Professional: Beyerdynamic m201 tg God tier: Neumann kms 105 Question: why you prefer KMS 105 over Earthworks icon pro or sr314?
I bought the presonus PD-70 microphone the other day and I have to say it is really a great buy! I don’t think anyone would be sorry. It has the best proximity effect in my opinion. Not too boomy it adds just enough low end but does sound noticeably warmer.
Funny, I actually liked the AT875R the best of everything you tested here - and I already have one that I haven't used in a while. I work mostly in film, and I find that the Røde NTG3 and NTG4+ blow the AudioTechnica out of the water when it comes to on-set shotgun mic performance... but I really, really dug the sound of the AudioTechnica when mic'd a few inches from your mouth in a quiet studio environment. Time to break that back out to use with my computer instead of my Blue Snowball, I think. Thanks for the unlikely help!
Great video! I’ve been using the SM7b for awhile now and I definitely can’t complain. Would you ever consider doing a studio tour? I’d be interested to see the amazing collection of gear you’ve obtained over the years.
At the risk of disclosing my economic status, the only microphone in this review that I own is the sE V7. Hands down, it's the best "on air" microphone I've tested. On a recent episode of HGTV's Home Town Takeover, Sheryl Crow held a benefit concert using none other than the V7. Truth be told, I kinda didn't like that mic at first, but it has become my favorite. Coupled with sE's DM1 Dynamite inline amp and an XLR/48V phantom power-capable portable recorder, I'd say it's the best option for live recording anywhere today.
That's why there are so many different mics. Many of them can be good, and we can like different aspects of each, but we get to choose which one we enjoy the sound of and which one fits our application best. Happy recording Charlie.
I am so happy to see some of my favourite microphones in this video, especially the video starting with 58, and mentioning e835, Beta 58 & Pod, just loved it, however, out of all those, my preferred sequence of mics is ofc 58, Beta 58A, e835, V7 & Podmic. In the professional tier, the 201TG is fantastic, but the SM7B is the best of them all! People can get all pissed off on that, but thats just what i think, the RE20 is the absolute best, but i prefer the 7B more, and procaster, it just has a special place in my heart tbh, i love it on my voice personally. In the “I want to buy but can’t buy bcz i am poor” category, the U87 has it! Thankyou for doing this, its a great video as always brother, also i hope u r doing well and taking care of yourself dear brother. Much Love! God Bless!
Hey hey Bandrew. Great stuff as always! Thank you. I actually loved the sound of the one you used in intro and outro... but did not mention.. haa.. is that the 640 or 840 I see there ? Thanks once again for taking the time do do these videos. You have helped me a lot.
I'd be interested in the updated version of the USB Rode Podcaster, just to see how it has improved (if at all) over time. Kinda like your old Blue Snowball comparison!
As overkill this video was, I still cannot help but being completely blown away by the amount of information I got. Also, it made me realize, how subjective the topic of rating microphone sound is. I personally, prefer the Shure Beta 58A and therefore- by extent - the Shure SM7B sound over the RØDE Procaster. And as for noise rejection… well.. I stopped looking for better microphones on the singing microphones, as the Shure Beta 58A might reveal. But enough rambling - thank you so much for this awesome comparison!
I love the M201, but I now use a AT875R which has much less noise and a very smooth sound for podcasts and voiceovers if set up as you describe in this video. I think every body should try this little gem from AT Great bang for the buck.
Listening to this on my computer, the darker mics sounded better. A simple SM58 sounds great for pod casting playing back on small computer speakers. I hate that mic for recording, though!
@@Aphexia what’s your budget? I’d get a thomann t bone if you’re really low, if you have some more get a rode nt1a and if you have even more, I’d get a Neumann tlm 102. You could pair that with a focusrite Scarlett or a better interface for the Neumann and your good to go ;)
The shure sm58 with a wind screen is a excellent and a very popular podcast mic . Very warm and neutral sounding when compared to the Sennheiser e835. The shure sm7b is also a great and very popular podcast mic that sounds warm and neutral.
I've always liked the M201 and think it sounded very smooth in this demo. It was a standard studio Mike in BBC radio for several decades so they must be good.
Totally respect your opinion, always. Nice option on the E835! I'm calling the "Sunny" from now on. Its so bright. I think the Blue Yeti makes my show sound much better relative to those shows that use it incorrectly. I dont have a Blue Yeti. I did but that was so long ago... I digress : ) I can't believe you did not include... Sorry I had to Take care.
The Neumann KMS105 definitely sounded the best on your voice. Somehow super silky smooth in the top end. Pretty amazingly good tbh. Great vid, this helped me in my search
Question: Money aside, what is the best USB microphone for recording vocal demos and voice overs? Looking for two mics something for A main track and. Second mic to record low end overlay on vocal Thanks !
I don't know why but I fee like the Rode Procaster has a strange resonance (or ringing) around 130-150hz in this recording (10:22-10:55). Jumping between the Rode PodMic (4:32-4:59) and this Rode Procaster (in this video) they seem to have a similar upper mid range as well as the slight "siblant peakyness" but the Procaster adds on a strange resonance/ringing around that 130-150hz range. Maybe it's just my ears/headphones or maybe it's the room you're in (that said it's the only mic I hear that on out of all the mics in this video)...
Was the Neumann TLM 102 on your radar for this. One of the few mid range mics from Neumann. I know it's not great without a treated room but I have seen broadcasters using it plenty.
Hm, the Audio Technica AT875r is a condenser mic. That surprised me. Was expecting it to be dynamic. Aren't shotgun mics supposed to be very directional? I thought condenser mics are very sensitive, thus picking up the surroundings and ambient noise. The AT-875R is referred to as a "gradient condenser". Never heard of such a thing.
The at875r is the best mic I’ve ever owned. I sold it to get another microphone and I’ve probably bought 15 mics since and never been as happy as I was with the 875r
Omg my fav youtuber recommends my good ol AT875 lol what's happening 😁.. Week after Curtis tested it haha.. BTW considered for podcasting and discord the Shure 57A with Julians 7B EQ setting...
Thank you for this comparison! Personally I liked the Neumann KMS 105 best. What a sound! What I haven't found so far is a comparison between the Neumann KMS 105 and the Sennheiser e965. Perhaps that would be an interesting test for you too?
I realize I'm 2 years late on this, but I would add a couple Earthworks mics on my list - the Icon Pro and the Ethos. Love the Ethos for podcasts and audiobooks. Also, with the hand held stylings, the Blue Encore 300 (discounted). Yes, they're no longer made, but they are great condenser mics for spoken word productions and podcasts. All of these should be used with a pop filter. For those who don't like the Ethos, try removing the provided pop filter and it opens up quite dramatically. As always, great video.
I don't think the ethos was out when I made this video otherwise it would have been on the list. It's a GREAT microphone. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it.
@Podcastage thanks for video :) I saw you used a55m shock mount for sm58 (1:25). How good does it reject vibrations? Is it worth it or better buy "spider style" shock mount?
Enjoyed how you broke this down and which categories you included. I’m not an audio expert and this was very helpful. For the SMB7 - what’s a preamplifier? Why do you need it?
A preamplifier is a device that takes a microphones output signal and makes it louder. There are big boxes that fill this role, but pretty much every USB Audio Interface has a microphone preamp built into it as well. Most audio interfaces from the $100 or $150 tier and up have very decent preamps.
I have a q9u xlr/usb mic...I connect the q9u usb to my laptop and the samson headphones to the headphone jack of the q9u and no sound is coming through my headphones...I am thinking of buying an audio interface would that help
Hi Bandrew, not related to the video, but i see some studios using the mic upside down, can you ans/explain/test if does it makes the sound better or if it does affect the sound in some way, and if its ok to use or if its better to avoid. Thank you. Btw: i am subscribed to the channel, always hit like and love your videos.
As long as the distance from the source is the same from the capsule of the microphone and the source sound is hitting the address end of the mic in the same direction as other orientations, having it upside down or horizontal/sideways doesn't do anything to the sound profile.
I've heard that having your mic hang down can help with plosives due to the angle the air leaves your mouth and the angle the mic is set at. In my personal experience, I've also found that I bump it less when I gesture with my hands, compared to when I have it right-side up and coming towards me from below.
No grounding electricity in my house :// Rode Podmic If I buy a Rode Podmic, do I have noise problems? I have a lot of noise problems in condenser microphones...Rodmic is a dynamic microphone, would there be noise problems?
To everyone saying “I can’t believe you didn’t include any budget options!”, within the first 30 seconds of the video I mention that this is a follow up to a video I put out in 2019 titled “Best BUDGET Podcast Microphones”. This is that video: th-cam.com/video/efHViVT0YU4/w-d-xo.html
How do you feel about the RE320 compared to the RE20, SM7B, and Procaster?
Can you update the Budget list?
anyways you can get your hands on the new Warm audio wa87-R2 im curious if its worth buying
@@GuernB2 In addition to the Shure SM7B, Heil PR40, A-T BP40, Rode Procaster, and Rode PodMic, I have all three of the current primary RE series EV mics, the RE20, RE27N/D, and the RE320. I have recorded all of these with my voice using a Cloudlifter into a dbx 286s set to bypass all processing into a Scarlett 8i6 into Reaper with no processing on a MacBook Pro and listened critically to them to make decisions about which of these to use and when.
Although I am an IT software developer for the Engineering College at a major university, I do live sound engineering for a major church in the city where I live and have done this for decades there and in former locations with sophisticated live house sound systems. I have used critical listening skills for a very long time and applied that to make decisions about these mics.
My primary usage for these mics is for live meetings and presentations over Zoom, Google Meets, Skype, and Facetime. Although they all sound different, all the mics you listed are excellent mics. For male voices, I suggest not using any low end rolloff settings on them, but run them flat unless you have a rumble issue. For the RE320, I suggest using the kick-drum setting and not the flat setting. I always use a suspension mechanical isolation system, i.e., a shock mount, preferably the one made by the mic manufacturer for their mic, for these mics and suggest you doing the same. For me, I prefer the Heil PR40, E-V RE27N/D set to no rolloff, and E-V RE320 set to kick-drum instead of flat for my personal work. The Rode Procaster and A-T BP40 are very close behind these for male voice work in general. The A-T BP40 has a general environment advantage with a super-cardioid pattern compared to the others although there's no free lunch -- there's a small rear axis sensitivity lobe and the null is a rear cone (instead of a rear axis line) to consider when deciding how and where to have it and the person using it in the environment.
As a direct answer to your query and for the mics you listed only, I perefer the E-V RE320 and Rode Procaster for my voice for live streaming/meetings and voice-over compared to the Shure SM7B and E-V RE20 -- I prefer the E-V RE320 to the Rode Procaster. I find the E-V RE320 and Rode Procaster a little crisper than the Shure SM7B or E-V RE20 and without being shrill or painfully crisp -- the Shure SM7B and E-V RE20 are not quite as good a start point for me. My preferences are a better start point for the voice outcome I want before I start adding live processing and, if recorded, post processing. The E-V RE320 is not quite as gain hungry as the other three you mentioned although I still highly recommend using a CloudLifter with it to keep the noise floor low.
When I bought and first used it, the E-V RE320 really surprised me with how nice it is for male voice usage although, upon reflection, it is right in line with my experience with the E-V RE27N/D, a mic I also prefer over the E-V RE20 and Shure SM7B for my voice. The E-V RE320 uses the same neodymium magnet and element design as the E-V RE27N/D with some very subtle changes for it's primary intended application (kick-drum and bass) that make it less expensive to produce than the RE27N/D. The E-V RE320 has a silky smooth feel to how it treats my voice. It and the E-V RE27N/D are my main go-to mics for my live voice although I would have no problem using any of the ones, particularly the Rode Procaster and A-T BP40, that I have and just modify the processing a little in the dbx 286s. If I want a little more presence edge and more proximity effect to enable working the mic more, I prefer my Heil PR40 for that.
You would do well to critically listen to all of them with your voice and your outcome in mind -- recording them fully neutral in the audio chain experimenting only with the mic switches at first and only then experimenting with a voice channel strip or other processing you intend to use and some of its settings in combination. All four you listed are outstanding and affordable choices from which to choose. All four you listed, I could processing adjust to an acceptable outcome for me although I definitely have the preferences I enumerated.
The E-V RE320 is primarily designed for instrument usage, mainly kick drum and bass, with the frequency response switch incorporated to accommodate other usages. If I had complete discretion as to a mic for the kick-drum at the church live sound, I'd probably use it or an AKG mic instead of the Shure kick-drum mic they installed on the drum set -- I may eventually transition them to a better kick-drum mic but that's a group decision given the already existing installed mic. I get almost complete discretion -- within reason -- for ad hoc setups. In that setting, we direct feed an electric bass or use an integrated bridge mic for an upright bass or I'd consider using the E-V RE320 to mic an electric bass cab if we had a really good bass amp and cab. In addition to its original usage design, it has turned out to be an excellent choice for male voice work.
I prefer the kick-drum setting on the E-V RE320 as a start point for male voices. I would probably use the flat setting for female voices to un-scoop the ~380Hz scoop the kick-drum setting creates and accept the low bass rolloff since a female voice would do better with that setting.
Nothing's changed since 2019? Cool. You could also re-do a budget video just for easy content XD
*Bandrew:* these are completely subjective, only my personal opinion
*inner me to myself:* so these are facts
well, he is the expert so you are not wrong
Lmao
I find it subjective this is your opinion.
“We are going to be looking at two ‘l have too much money’ microphones.”
Me: yeah, he’s bringing a U87 into this
Me at 13:15: I’m a prophet
That feeling when you read "ranging from $100 up to $3600" and know EXACTLY which Neumann mic is in the review
U87ai. Haven't watched the video yet. I'll edit it after I've watched it.
Edit: ayy, got it right
The u87 is in the thumbnail tho
@@8lec_R yeah lmao it’s literally front and center in the thumbnail
@@cwill2127 I don't think this was the thumbnail used when I commented
But your room is untreated so the Neumann Condensers are off the table.
wow i instantly fell in love with the sound of the neumann kms105
I'm now torn, sE Electronics T2/4400a or KMS105... =S
It sounds so sexy right?
@@MrBasically810 It just runs rings around the awfully dark SM7B
@@ElvenSpellmaker The SM7B is an incredible microphone for what its meant to be. All arounder. but yes i believe it does.
@@MrBasically810 Each to their own I suppose, I really hate the SM7B and rarely find a recording I can stomach much.
For anyone who cares or simply algorithm engagement:
SM58 for streaming/podcasting I think is incredibly good, waaaaay better used this way than traditional stage/live role where I dislike it because boomy/nasal/dull.
I find E835 with small eq to be fantastic, mine is used all the time.
sE Electronics V7 no personality to me, that's a positive but also bland :-/
Rode Podmic can't argue, eq it and sounds great, I like the M1 also, Procaster sounds bland but works well enough, it needs eq to have some life.
Blue Yeti is horrible all the time.
AT shotgun microphone, I use the smallest one for gaming Discord it is amazingly good.
Ok that's enough.
"Blue Yeti is horrible all the time." Yesss lmfao 🤜🤛😂
@@Anonymous-ti9pbBlue Yeti is horrible when misused, which happens to be almost all the time.
both Neumanns sound the best with your voice as soon as i heard the KMS i was blown away
I'm a brazilian podcaster and just discovered this channel and loving it! Amazing job! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
The Neumann KMS sounds actually incredibly good
Yeah it’s an incredible mic.
I use it myself going into a Warm WA12 MKII going into a Lynx Hilo. My next mic upgrade is gonna be a TLM103, got friends that have them and they are a considerable upgrade.
@@Podcastage can you do a review on the maono au-pm421 usb mic
It does eh, very classy sound.
@@kesamek8537 I love the Neumann KMS model but prefer my TLM 103......superb!
Since I got my Beyerdynamic M201, I tend to prefer it to the SM7B, it really works on some vocals and the hypercardioid pattern somehow seems to bring up the focus in the highs
Agree with m201!
Beyerdynamic M201 TG gang represent! (Bought mine on Bandrew's recommendation and love it!)
Hi, I feel impelled to write this because in the last years there's been a tendency to use shotgun mics in small rooms: If you listen to the video, the AT875r picks up a lot of room because by design it uses an interference tube to cancel the off axis sounds creating a very narrow polar patten, but that means that off axis pickup depends on on axis pickup and its differences. That's why the literature says that shotgun mics are not ideal for small or reverberant rooms (however well treated): if the off axis sound is similar to the on axis (I.E., the reflection of a voice on the walls of a room), the efficiency of the interference tube is reduced. Shotgun mics work best in outside situations where the off axis unwanted sounds are quite different from the on axis and you don't have near reflective surfaces .
I'm not implying that there are any rules using microphones. I'm not even saying that the AT875r sounds bad in this video. At that distance direct sound is stronger than the reverberation, and if you or anybody watching the video feels it's right for the job, it really is. I just needed to show that I know something!
thanks
14 people who don't have an idea of what this channel is all about. Keep it up Bandrew. Nice comparison! I love the E835, it brights up my voice very nicely.
I've heard all down votes come from Australia.
I just found your channel today and have been binge watching different videos. This was the lucky winner of my random "thanks". I'm trying to learn more about mics and this has been a wonderful crash course, although now my head may explode. All the best!
Great stuff as always Bandrew. I did a shootout with the SM7B and RE20 when I started my podcast about 5 years ago, and liked the RE20 more for my voice. I'm in a lightly treated room, so assumed a dynamic Mic would be my best choice. I probably did 250 hours of shows with the RE20 and thought they sounded great. When Covid hit, I started having to do a ton of video presentations, so started spending way too much money on Lavs, and I found that I hated them all (just too much reverb in my room), perhaps I was doing something wrong. In desperation I procured a MKH416 to boom for my videos. It sounded so great, I started using it for my podcasts too. Despite being a condenser it picks up way less room room tone than my RE20. For my voice I like the sound better, and my recordings are much quieter. I recognize it's an awkward price point, but I wonder if other podcasters should at least audition some kind of short shotgun?
Neumann KMS105 sounds amazing!
I agree that your voice sounds great on the KMS105, and I think it's absolutely phenomenal for both speaking and singing purposes. It just always sounds good, whether it's for a lone speaking voice in a podcast or for singing couched within a loud mix. I bounced from mic to mic before finally getting one of these, and I will never give it up. Worth every penny!
With your help, I bought my first microphone (Rode M2). Your tests are thorough and very helpful and without a doubt the best channel to review audio recording gear I have seen on youtube. Just wanted to thank you.
I use the Røde Podmic for myTwitch streams with a little EQ and I get so many comments on how crisp and clean it sounds. I did a ton of research before settling on it at the price point. I picked it up last year and your review of it was actually one of the reasons I grabbed it
An SM58 sounds better than the Podmic. I sent mine BACK.
Your voice sounded smoother on the Neumann KMS 105. To my ears, anyway. Thanks for doing these - you’re fun, and I’m learning lots.
I love your vids, Podcastage i bought the MV7 because of your review. Keep the great work up!
The blue yeti part was spot on. I too have seen it used so wrongly. I bought it many many years ago and it still works well enough. Just gotta know where to position it correctly. And yeah it really needs a good stand and i'd argue a shockmount too because otherwise it will pickup all the damn vibrations.
I found ur channel when I was looking for a cheap mic now I'm obsessed with microphones and love watching your vids on them
Great Video. Will be one of your most watched I predict.
So, this evening, I was in the Sweetwater complex sales floor section, checking out (surprise..?) new and used gear, and thought about buying a Shure M7B, but hesitated... and I'm glad I did.
I already have a Shure SM58, Beta58a, a handful of SM57s and a seemingly more obscure EV N/D 767a, and decided I'd try them each connected to my RODEcaster Pro II, .. and catch up on TH-cam reviews before unnecessarily dropping over $300 on an M7B.
It's late now and I'll get to it tomorrow but THANK YOU for your PHENOMENAL reviews on these Shures... they all are so versatile.
Keep up the terrific content, looking forward to more of your reviews.
Wow, the difference between the SM58 and the E835 is like night and day, I think the V7 is the most balanced between those two (I see what you did there), definitely sounds more natural and clear to my ears but the SM58 is the standard podcast sound that I've been listening to, I think I will go with the V7 thanks to the polar pattern and the sound it has. Great video, very helpful.
To my ears, the V7 seems to sound closer to an E835; bright and unmuffled, but without that harsh, loud sibilance of the 835. I don't want my voicccce to sssound like a sssnake every time I ssspeak into the microphone!
I loved a bunch of them. Yes NPR is always U87's. Podcastage, come for the info, stay for the laughs!
Nice one, have been going through your videos during my Covid-19 quarantine period and this is the first one where I’m starting to hear the sound differences. Maybe the virus also affected my hearing, anyway things are beginning to sound more distinguishable, cheers!
The sequel I never thought I'd truly need. Tremendous video, Bandree!
Last year I was looking to get into podcasting with friends and watched your videos. Listened multiple times the ones I liked the most and chose to go with the SM58.
Now a little year later I can say that it was a good decision. I really like the sound profile of it. It gives the podcast sound-feel I want.
It's also great at rejecting handling noise as I tend to do recordings in different locations on any comfortable seating available, so most of the time it's handheld. It also looks proper and neutral, no weird body design or colors. Also durability 110%
Choice for each tier:
Intermediate: se V7
Professional: Beyerdynamic m201 tg
God tier: Neumann kms 105
Question: why you prefer KMS 105 over Earthworks icon pro or sr314?
I bought the presonus PD-70 microphone the other day and I have to say it is really a great buy! I don’t think anyone would be sorry. It has the best proximity effect in my opinion. Not too boomy it adds just enough low end but does sound noticeably warmer.
Funny, I actually liked the AT875R the best of everything you tested here - and I already have one that I haven't used in a while.
I work mostly in film, and I find that the Røde NTG3 and NTG4+ blow the AudioTechnica out of the water when it comes to on-set shotgun mic performance... but I really, really dug the sound of the AudioTechnica when mic'd a few inches from your mouth in a quiet studio environment. Time to break that back out to use with my computer instead of my Blue Snowball, I think. Thanks for the unlikely help!
I love the sound of that mic too, and I would totally use it if I had a well treated room.
The 58A's sound jumped out at me, gently but noticeably. And I liked the way it sounds.
I have a black RE20, it looks great and sounds great. The color change was a very nice improvement.
This electro voice is literally electro voice.
Great video! I’ve been using the SM7b for awhile now and I definitely can’t complain. Would you ever consider doing a studio tour? I’d be interested to see the amazing collection of gear you’ve obtained over the years.
At the risk of disclosing my economic status, the only microphone in this review that I own is the sE V7. Hands down, it's the best "on air" microphone I've tested. On a recent episode of HGTV's Home Town Takeover, Sheryl Crow held a benefit concert using none other than the V7. Truth be told, I kinda didn't like that mic at first, but it has become my favorite. Coupled with sE's DM1 Dynamite inline amp and an XLR/48V phantom power-capable portable recorder, I'd say it's the best option for live recording anywhere today.
Superb video, really amazing thanks for sharing. Really a surprise was the 875r, i like a lot but didnt know others highly regarded it.
That AT875r was pretty impressive. Didn’t see that one coming.
YES! So good to hear someone explaining why Blue Yetis are ruining podcasting. 😊
Waddled away to buy all the god tier mics because My podcast deserves the best only!
(I hope everyone realizes that I am joking)
Great breakdown! Thanks for doing this, Bandrew. Fantastic stuff.
This earthling learned some stuff today! Thank you, Bandrew.
I used to "hate" the SM7B, I really like the sound of the RE20, but the smoothness of the Shure has grown on me over time.
That's why there are so many different mics. Many of them can be good, and we can like different aspects of each, but we get to choose which one we enjoy the sound of and which one fits our application best. Happy recording Charlie.
I am so happy to see some of my favourite microphones in this video, especially the video starting with 58, and mentioning e835, Beta 58 & Pod, just loved it, however, out of all those, my preferred sequence of mics is ofc 58, Beta 58A, e835, V7 & Podmic. In the professional tier, the 201TG is fantastic, but the SM7B is the best of them all! People can get all pissed off on that, but thats just what i think, the RE20 is the absolute best, but i prefer the 7B more, and procaster, it just has a special place in my heart tbh, i love it on my voice personally. In the “I want to buy but can’t buy bcz i am poor” category, the U87 has it! Thankyou for doing this, its a great video as always brother, also i hope u r doing well and taking care of yourself dear brother. Much Love! God Bless!
Hey hey Bandrew. Great stuff as always! Thank you. I actually loved the sound of the one you used in intro and outro... but did not mention.. haa.. is that the 640 or 840 I see there ? Thanks once again for taking the time do do these videos. You have helped me a lot.
I'd be interested in the updated version of the USB Rode Podcaster, just to see how it has improved (if at all) over time. Kinda like your old Blue Snowball comparison!
As overkill this video was, I still cannot help but being completely blown away by the amount of information I got. Also, it made me realize, how subjective the topic of rating microphone sound is. I personally, prefer the Shure Beta 58A and therefore- by extent - the Shure SM7B sound over the RØDE Procaster. And as for noise rejection… well.. I stopped looking for better microphones on the singing microphones, as the Shure Beta 58A might reveal. But enough rambling - thank you so much for this awesome comparison!
Great video! Why the Shure MV7 was not included although it is quite popular right now? Is there a specific reason?
Weird niche tip: The Neumann KSM105 sounds gorgeous on acoustic guitar. Don't aim it directly at the soundhole.
Hi! would be great to have a review of the Russian Oktava stéréo MK-012 microphone with Hypercardioid capsule.
I love the M201, but I now use a AT875R which has much less noise and a very smooth sound for podcasts and voiceovers if set up as you describe in this video. I think every body should try this little gem from AT Great bang for the buck.
Listening to this on my computer, the darker mics sounded better. A simple SM58 sounds great for pod casting playing back on small computer speakers. I hate that mic for recording, though!
Can you do a top 15 Vocal Studio Mic List? Pleaseee
The U87 is also gonna be on that list. Also a U47. But they probably won't fit in anyones budget
@@juliushoon4310 Yep, especially mine lol
@@Aphexia what’s your budget? I’d get a thomann t bone if you’re really low, if you have some more get a rode nt1a and if you have even more, I’d get a Neumann tlm 102. You could pair that with a focusrite Scarlett or a better interface for the Neumann and your good to go ;)
Amazing Video! You are my favourite TH-camr👍 I think my fav mic is the SM7b, because it's so smooth sounding!
sE Electronics V7 (3:06), Shure SM58 (1:23), Beta 58A (3:55), AT875R (6:21), M201 TG (7:10), SM7B (8:13), EV RE20 (9:19), KMS105 (12:07) all sound smooth and outstanding..., but Rode Podcaster does sound terrible (11:10).
The shure sm58 with a wind screen is a excellent and a very popular podcast mic . Very warm and neutral sounding when compared to the Sennheiser e835. The shure sm7b is also a great and very popular podcast mic that sounds warm and neutral.
Thank yo uvera much for sharing your thoughts on it, I appreciate Shaniell.
The 58 and the 58A sound so lovely. I think they're both the best, then the V7.
another masterpiece of the "Gospel According to Bandrew Series"....oh my!
Recently went SM7b and cloudlifter for my podcast thanks to your videos. Thank you.
Thoughts on the NT1-A Rode Mic in a podcast set up with three people?
I've always liked the M201 and think it sounded very smooth in this demo. It was a standard studio Mike in BBC radio for several decades so they must be good.
Totally respect your opinion, always. Nice option on the E835! I'm calling the "Sunny" from now on. Its so bright. I think the Blue Yeti makes my show sound much better relative to those shows that use it incorrectly. I dont have a Blue Yeti. I did but that was so long ago... I digress : ) I can't believe you did not include... Sorry I had to Take care.
The Neumann KMS105 definitely sounded the best on your voice. Somehow super silky smooth in the top end. Pretty amazingly good tbh. Great vid, this helped me in my search
Thanks, Bandrew. Love these.
Jesss i really agree on the shure sm7b. It sounds good to listen too and doesent has all that high Sparkling. Sounds nice. I like your vid man :))
Can someone explain what it "AudioBoost"?
Is it a software or a feature of something?
Question:
Money aside, what is the best USB microphone for recording vocal demos and voice overs?
Looking for two mics something for A main track and. Second mic to record low end overlay on vocal
Thanks !
I don't know why but I fee like the Rode Procaster has a strange resonance (or ringing) around 130-150hz in this recording (10:22-10:55). Jumping between the Rode PodMic (4:32-4:59) and this Rode Procaster (in this video) they seem to have a similar upper mid range as well as the slight "siblant peakyness" but the Procaster adds on a strange resonance/ringing around that 130-150hz range. Maybe it's just my ears/headphones or maybe it's the room you're in (that said it's the only mic I hear that on out of all the mics in this video)...
It is ‘just your opinion”, backed by your expertise and someone who is aware of his own biases.
A quarter of a million subs! That's FAQing epic.
Was the Neumann TLM 102 on your radar for this. One of the few mid range mics from Neumann. I know it's not great without a treated room but I have seen broadcasters using it plenty.
I have it and it sounds great in a room full of padded furniture
I has been watching this channel since he young... greats reviews!
I heard your voice on the KMS105, it was noticeably smooth, rich but full. It sounds like a great mic on your voice.
Dude, that Neumann KMS105 sounds absolutely insane. If I ever get rich I'm buying that, holy cow.
Great video man 👍
I picked up the RE-20 when it was on sale last month and love it but I think I need something like a cloud lifter since it is so power hungry
Ended up getting the Triton Fethead and it works like a charm
Will you do a review of the Sennheiser MKE 600?
Hm, the Audio Technica AT875r is a condenser mic. That surprised me. Was expecting it to be dynamic. Aren't shotgun mics supposed to be very directional? I thought condenser mics are very sensitive, thus picking up the surroundings and ambient noise. The AT-875R is referred to as a "gradient condenser". Never heard of such a thing.
The at875r is the best mic I’ve ever owned. I sold it to get another microphone and I’ve probably bought 15 mics since and never been as happy as I was with the 875r
The 875r really is a great sounding mic.
Omg my fav youtuber recommends my good ol AT875 lol what's happening 😁.. Week after Curtis tested it haha.. BTW considered for podcasting and discord the Shure 57A with Julians 7B EQ setting...
Amazing job comparing those!
Thank you for this comparison!
Personally I liked the Neumann KMS 105 best. What a sound!
What I haven't found so far is a comparison between the Neumann KMS 105 and the Sennheiser e965.
Perhaps that would be an interesting test for you too?
That Beta 58A is so underrated as a pod mic. We used 2 for years!
1:23 sm58
3:06 sE V7
10:21 Procaster
Any reason the Elgato Wave 3 isn't here? Every1 seems to say the extra functionality is what puts it above the rest. thanks
Where is the behringer XM8500???
I have two 58s but I really need me a v7....
I don't even have a podcast.
I realize I'm 2 years late on this, but I would add a couple Earthworks mics on my list - the Icon Pro and the Ethos. Love the Ethos for podcasts and audiobooks. Also, with the hand held stylings, the Blue Encore 300 (discounted). Yes, they're no longer made, but they are great condenser mics for spoken word productions and podcasts. All of these should be used with a pop filter. For those who don't like the Ethos, try removing the provided pop filter and it opens up quite dramatically. As always, great video.
I don't think the ethos was out when I made this video otherwise it would have been on the list. It's a GREAT microphone. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it.
Would you consider the Earthworks icon pro ?
@Podcastage thanks for video :) I saw you used a55m shock mount for sm58 (1:25). How good does it reject vibrations? Is it worth it or better buy "spider style" shock mount?
Enjoyed how you broke this down and which categories you included. I’m not an audio expert and this was very helpful. For the SMB7 - what’s a preamplifier? Why do you need it?
A preamplifier is a device that takes a microphones output signal and makes it louder. There are big boxes that fill this role, but pretty much every USB Audio Interface has a microphone preamp built into it as well. Most audio interfaces from the $100 or $150 tier and up have very decent preamps.
I have a q9u xlr/usb mic...I connect the q9u usb to my laptop and the samson headphones to the headphone jack of the q9u and no sound is coming through my headphones...I am thinking of buying an audio interface would that help
In really like the sound of the neumann kms 105. I am tempted to try it out!!!
Hi Bandrew, not related to the video, but i see some studios using the mic upside down, can you ans/explain/test if does it makes the sound better or if it does affect the sound in some way, and if its ok to use or if its better to avoid. Thank you.
Btw: i am subscribed to the channel, always hit like and love your videos.
As long as the distance from the source is the same from the capsule of the microphone and the source sound is hitting the address end of the mic in the same direction as other orientations, having it upside down or horizontal/sideways doesn't do anything to the sound profile.
@@hahnsshin yes. But we definetly need to test this, to clear the doubts.
I've heard that having your mic hang down can help with plosives due to the angle the air leaves your mouth and the angle the mic is set at. In my personal experience, I've also found that I bump it less when I gesture with my hands, compared to when I have it right-side up and coming towards me from below.
@@gallivantingfox thank you. Thats a fair point.
Why isn't the AT2020 included?
No grounding electricity in my house :// Rode Podmic If I buy a Rode Podmic, do I have noise problems? I have a lot of noise problems in condenser microphones...Rodmic is a dynamic microphone, would there be noise problems?
Are there USB singing mics????
It's with good reason the SM58 is a familiar sound to you if you've used the SM7b for 3 years of podcasts ;)