Hellooooo! ^_^ Please Vote with a number of the mic you liked the most! In this video let's figure out which binaural set up you enjoy the most! :D Thank you for your time and your help! ♥ Directory: Soft spoken ear to ear (1), behind you (2), cedar balls (3), scratchy sequence (4), orange bag (5), comb in plastic (6), hair brushing (7) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Mic #1 00:2504:3405:5511:2214:4419:1925:05 Mic #2 01:0004:0007:1112:3216:1120:5026:46 Mic #3 02:0505:0509:0513:4317:5022:4228:38
please don't ever apologize for a few mispronunciations!!! you have some of the best english ive ever heard from a non-native english speaker; your vocabulary is larger than a lot of the people who were born and raised here in america. everyone understands that you can never be perfect, but you come pretty damn close. a couple mess-ups are normal!!
alicia marchand I agree even with her mispronounced words they add up the ASMR because her accent and voice is what makes her special, we all love how she pronounces words ❤❤❤
I always find it heart-warming how she can't seem to get "cedar" correct (even though she does eventually), it reminds me that she is human and not this mythical, ethereal being that has come to this planet to bless us with her ASMR magic. (btw Maria if you're reading this cedar is pronounced "SEE-der" to you did get it right)
bozzie83 I honestly smile so wide when she's unsure. I stumble around on words, too (also bilingual english/Russian speaker) and people do make fun of me and I get embarrassed. So I'm guessing she's felt like that too, but this is such a good community that loves her so she doesn't even need to apologize
100% agree. I'm in Bmore for an unexpected work opportunity this week, and was slightly nervous going into it. I knew a Maria video would help tons, and poof, there it was! Can't thank you enough ❤ P.S. If anyone has suggestions on scenic/fun spots in Baltimore, please pass them on!
Concerning the voice: #1 is the best for soft voice #3 is the best for whispers #2 is the best for personal attention Concerning the triggers: The #1 was the most soothing for the pine balls & the hairbrushing The #2 was the most soothing for the sequin & the tapping with the orange bag The #3 was heaven for the pink com in plastic bag & the scalp massage Of course, that's just my opinion but I hope it help ! :D that was a greaaaaaat video !
now thats dedication, buying different microphone to let your own audience decide for your content, thats amazing! Keep up the great work and thanks for helping me relax!
Nice video. The differences between the microphones are too subtle for me to hear, but I do hope that the cluster of cedar balls appear again some day.
#2 is double tingly. Don't change a thing Maria. You are a class act. Definitely the top. A horoscope video would be wonderful. Fire, water, air sounds in the background representing the signs as you describe them with red, blue, white color changes similar to your reiki video?
Gentle Whispering ASMR I think this one is the best because it sound closer than you really are. 2 and 3 sound like you are always on the other side of the room
I could notice that the first one and the third one had some imperfections and kinda background noise which made it soooo chill, specially #1. I don't know you but less professional stuff makes it more relaxing. The atmospheric quality of the first one was SOOOOO good!
Evan Reid It feels more spontanious...like real life triggers. professional is nice. dont get me wrong. I appreciate good quality. but I really like when my asmr is triggered by every day things too.
Maria, I thought each mic had its moment where it sounded the best depending on your positioning. #1 seemed best when you leaned to the side and whispered close while still being in front of us. #2 seemed best when you were centered in front of us. #3 sounded best from the peripheral and behind. Maybe that's just me, but figured I'd give you a breakdown :) Thank you for always putting out great videos for us. You're my favorite (and my first!) ASMRtist
Thanks for the shout out Maria, made me smile! I'm super proud of you and I'm so glad you've turned a late night Skype call idea into something that's now on thousands of ASMR videos being seen by millions of people. You still inspire me and I'm happy to call you my friend :) - James
Mic #1 is the best for trigger sounds. Mic #2 is the best for close up whispers. Mic #3 is the best for soft spoken videos. Thats how I feel about these after 4 times of watchin/listening to them^^ Thanks for all these awesome videos^^
I really like the clarity of #3, but I like how soft your voice is on #1...so maybe use #3 for tapping and sound videos and #1 for up close, personal attention videos :). They both good, but for different types of ASMR. BY THE WAY I LOVE YOU MARIA!!! You were the first ASMRtist I ever listened to and continue to be my favorite:)
Maria, you are such an inspiration. I've had panic disorder and depression for years, and you've always helped me fall asleep and appreciate the little things when I felt like I couldn't do it. I feel a lot better recently. I cannot thank you enough, you're a big part of that. 💜💜💜
There's something about mic #2 that is just so wonderful and tingly!! Love how creative this video is, and I appreciate the interactive portion of it with your viewers. Also that lip color looks so nice on you. All my love and support ❤
#2 is the best because it has depth to the sounds which is the whole point of ASMR...I think 3 is so clear you can't really get the tingle you want. #1 is second option to #2
#1 feels like standard/vanilla/original but it's really good. #2 had the most intense sounds with a humming in the background but might be too intense for some. #3 had the least background noise but all the different triggers also became less pronounced.
I watched this video multiple times trying to decide lol. I ended up just listening to the audio and every time I thought it sounded the best, I looked at the screen and it was mic number 2 you were using. I think they all sound good though, number 3 seemed more crisp/clear but it wasn't quite as tingly for me, the first one was my least favourite. Honestly though, you would make any mic sound great, your voice is just magical ;)
Hi Maria! I'm an OG subbie and I don't comment often(because I'm usually unconscious shortly after beginning your videos :P) but I just wanted to let you know how much your videos mean to me. You've saved me countless hours worth of restlessness trying to get to sleep over the years . You're a constant in my life that I will always cherish. I've loved watching your channel grow over its lifetime and I will be watching for however long it goes on. Love you!!!
Mic 1 and 2 (mostly 2) make for a better ASMR experience as they add a very slight hollow echo-ey-ness to the sounds. I get that mic 3 has the better sound quality BUT it does not make for a better ASMR experience for me anyway. Like the video you did with the telephone customer service rep selling superpowers. The distortion of the phone call sounding voice made for the best ASMR experience. Perfectly real crystal clear sound doesn't give me tingles. That slight hollow echo gives the sounds more pop for me. Yup,mic 2. Thanks for this!
For me, it's #1 then #2. My problem with number 3 is that the sounds are a little too crisp for me, almost harsh. Also, when you talk, number 3 pushes all these little "mouth sounds" into the foreground which takes away from the relaxation, in my opinion. Thanks for all you do!
*MIC FEEDBACK* *Ear-2-Ear & Behind You* #1 by far for best ear-2-ear and behind you. best isolation for talking in 1 ear to another. however *mic #2* is a close second for omni directional talking while not as good as 3 in terms of isolating your voice into 1 ear alone. its a close second :) :NOTE: however i need to point out Mic #2 might not be the best thing for close whispering from behind. i noticed some extreme mic popping while talking. but id asume with some editing it could be the king of all kings for close up ear whispering! *Ceder Balls* unsure if this was intentional or somehow got the audio channels stuck in a monaural. but #2 i heard no stereo sound what so ever. no matter how many times you moved them around the mic or from left to right. it still somewhat felt like it was coming from 1 fixed point of origin. id say *Mic #1* wins this category. again if we are going on terms of isolating the sound into 1 mic to another it, it done the job better than the other 2! *Scratchy Sequence* this was a tough choice for me. Mic #3 just won by a inch compared to Mic #1. both mics had better sharpness and was subtle in the process of the scratching. they also had the best stereo output compared to #2 witch again sounded like it was monaural. *orange bag* again it seems to be boiling down to mic's #1 & #3. they both showed the best in terms of directional tapping. #1 by far best the most crisp mic. picking up the tapping in all its glory *ALL HAIL TAPPING* - Mic #2 i dunno whats up with it but its feeling awfully lack lustering in terms of stereo audio. *Comb In Plastic* its at this point im completely surprised. Mic #2 actually sounded like it was omni directional :D and was the clear winner for crinkles. #3 would be a second choice but just sounds like its being restricted in picking up the crisp plastic bag. *Hair Brushing* i personally felt #2 came out the best but was a weird yet oddly tough choice. for some reason! as Mic #2 thus far in certain category's have felt under whelming. yet it sounds the best in terms of scratching / hair brushing and crinkles Tested and listened to on - Asus Cerberus Gaming headset (20 - 20000Hz) frequency range w/ 32 Ohms - Sennheiser HD 558 (15 - 28,000 Hz) frequency range w/ 50 Ohms *PLEASE KEEP IN MIND* this is purely from my perspective. everything said here is feedback from me personally, and others may or may not agree depending on the audio devices used to listen to this (IE: Ear buds / wireless headsets / Over the ear headsets etc etc)
#2 is my favorite!! Definitely sounds the most like the Maria videos we all love!! I think mic #1 could also be used for particular videos, but I really didn't like #3 at all.
This was the most relaxing test video I've ever seen! :-D My favorite is #1, it has by far the most balanced sound. Second is mic #3, witch has a very clear and crispy sound but misses the warm lower frequencies a bit. My least favorite is #2, because it sounds a bit dull and not nearly as clear as #1 and #3. And the spacial separation seemed not so good to me.
💜 I liked mic 2. Why? 🤔 I don't really know. 🙃 It just sounded like tingly heaven. Honestly, I wouldn't be able to tell one from the other in separate videos. YOU make the videos successful! Thanks for the tingles. 💙
-- Short answer -- If you wanna just use just 1 mic, my favorite was #3. If you plan to use multiple still, I would use #3 for mostly voice videos, and then #2 for mostly prop videos (like the paper video you made recently.) -- Long answer and reasons -- This was tricky. - For all of the voice tests #3 was easily my favorite. - However, with the cedar balls #3 just sorta lacked something, I think it may have been the lower frequency clicking of the wood. So #1 and #2 did the best there, with #2 doing a little better I think. - With the "scratchy circles" (sorry, don't know what they would be called lol), I think #1 and #2 were pretty much tied, all I know is once again #3 was a little weak here cause it seemed like it left out those lower sounds again and it seemed lose the feeling of rubbing you get from those lower sounds. - With the tapping I think #2 was probably was the best, but I actually think #3 held up fine here. I think the crispness of #3 worked well with tapping even if #3 doesn't get low sounds as well. - Comb test, sort of the same; #1 and #2 and a good range, but #3 just didn't pick up the whole range well. - The wig was same again; #1 and #2 very similar and #3 lacking a little. So the reason I choose #3 (despite my notes) is I think you have a lovely voice and It's what I enjoy most about your videos. Then the reason I choose #2 with #3 if you plan to use multiple still is because I think #2 was basically a better version of #1 and it was better with props than #3. P.S. It was so hard to stay awake enough to take notes!! :)
How crazy. I was literally on your channel, trying to pick a video because I'm about to go to bed and you uploaded this. Must be a sign from the universe O.o okay off to watch the video :)
They are all good for different noises. #1 is great for low noises like tapping, movement, and soft spoken #2 is a great mid range mic for soft spoken and whisper. Great for role play. #3 is great for higher noises such as tapping with finger nails or "sk" type noises, best for scratching sounds I would recommend sennheiser and shure microphones personally. Depending on what model you get, they are very well rounded with some even having different Polaroid patterns for endless possibilities for ASMR innovation. Thank you for listening Maria. (:
3 is clearer however I like 2 better just because I feel like it picks up more of the "click" noises in your voice and the slightly sharp noises. I actually enjoy them ^-^ Love the video!
I opened the TH-cam app to play some more GentleWhispering before bed, as I do every night, religiously. For some reason Gentle Whispering was gone from my subscription list. I had a mini panic attack. I immediately created irrational scenarios in my head and I was cursing TH-cam for shutting her channel down, and swore revenge! How could they do this to us! THE AUDACITY! Then I realized I may have just rolled over on to my phone and hit the unsub button in my sleep or something. Anyway, I resubbed, and everything is right as rain. Sorry for planning your demise TH-cam. Much love Maria
I think either #1 or #2. The first one was great for ear to ear but number 2 picked up sounds better. Number 1 would be perfect for your personal attention videos which are my absolute favorite. (: But for other videos where it's mostly centered on trigger sounds the second mic would be awesome. (:
U know, not everyone knows what asmr is so maybe they just thought something like "what the hell is she doing that's so weird", leaved dislike and closed this video, I think
Never been this early before! Love you Maria! 💗 Here's my ranks: (1) mic 2; (2) 2 and 3; (3) mic 2; (4) mic 3; (5) 2 and 3; (6) mic 2; (7) mic 2. I thought mic 2 sounded the fullest and warmest overall. It was so hard to pay close attention once you brought out that comb! 🤤 Hope this helps!
OMG 😳 ive been casually watching ASMR vids with no headphones, slowly getting into it but WOW!!!! ASMR WITH HEADPHONES GOT ME TRIGGERED! I can feel her whispering right into my ears 😨😍😍😍 MIND BLOWNNNNNN
#1 for item triggers #2 for speaking #3 for roleplay but #1 and #2 are the 2 I would choose just for a trigger video. #3 is hands down the one that should be used for roleplay. 😘😘😘XoX keep up the Fantastic Work!
can I just say I loved your overall atmosphere and vibes in this video? you were so warm and silly and playful, it made it so wonderful to watch!! very relaxed and chilled out, it was easy to fall right into relaxation mode. concerning the mics, I enjoyed the first mic regarding speaking/whispers/anything voice related. I loved the second mic for tapping/crinkling sounds, and I preferred the 3rd mic for scratching/hair brushing/or anything with a lil bit of a harsher sound! hope this helps somewhat and I also hope you're doing well! I loved to see your silly side in this video, i think she should come out more often!!! sending you warm wishes Maria ❤
Oh Maria, I love you so much. I watched this after having had a prolonged panic attack and it just calmed me down completely. Sometimes just hearing a soft voice and seeing a friendly loving face is all you need. I'd give you a hug if I could, you're beautiful Maria. keep doing what you are doing!
I really like #1 best. Great quality in my opinion. All of them are good but #1 has much less white noise in the back and picks up other more important small noises
I really like #2.... your voice is very clear and there is almost zero background noise. #3 makes your voice too soft and the background noise very noisy. #1 is in the middle of the two, but #2 is my favorite of the three
Victoria Packard I agree 1000%. I was gonna type the exact same opinion on the mics as you did...like literally word for word...but I'm so sleepy now, so I'll just second your comment. Thank you! What she said, Maria👆🏽 That's my vote. Nighty Night ASMR peeps 😴💤
pretty sure I went through at least 80% of the comments and most of them are #2, and I agree, I like #2 the best. But I also like the clearness of #3 (not for whispers though)
Okay! I've watched the video twice now to make sure I found my favorites. I love the way microphone #3 sounds when you speak. It's very crisp and it just feels/sounds incredible, however, I personally believe that microphone #1 sounds better when you're tapping or handling objections. The crinkles and vibrations of the object can be heard so much better when using #1 or #2. I'm so torn! 😭
if u look some of her videos have views in the millions, if u look at her channel u will see majority of her videos have a steady consistent viewer count, but judging from these outlier videos with views in the millions i think its safe to to say that the most active asmr viewers are already here, some forget to subscribe and others arent active viewers or members of the community.
yeah it could be that she's got most of the ocmmunity, or it could be that ther eare so many asmr channels these days that while they're gaining popularity, she is staying put. who knows really
Hellooooo! ^_^ Please Vote with a number of the mic you liked the most! In this video let's figure out which binaural set up you enjoy the most! :D Thank you for your time and your help! ♥
Directory:
Soft spoken ear to ear (1), behind you (2), cedar balls (3), scratchy sequence (4), orange bag (5), comb in plastic (6), hair brushing (7)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
Mic #1 00:25 04:34 05:55 11:22 14:44 19:19 25:05
Mic #2 01:00 04:00 07:11 12:32 16:11 20:50 26:46
Mic #3 02:05 05:05 09:05 13:43 17:50 22:42 28:38
Gentle Whispering ASMR Thank you for creating these videos Maria💕❤💜💙💚💛
Gentle Whispering ASMR perfect timing as usual! Thank you Maria!!! 🤗😴😴😴
Gentle Whispering ASMR Perfect timing! Love you Maria!
Gentle Whispering ASMR #3 was just great... i love your videos 😻
Gentle Whispering ASMR I really enjoy the third one the best.
#3
Gentle Whispering ASMR #3 is a-m-a-z-i-n-g
Best sounding one!
i definitely like this one the best!!
Gentle Whispering ASMR I have to say I like # 3 best. I think # 2 would be really nice with a lo-fi video though :)
Gentle Whispering ASMR This one was my favorite for sure.
#2
Gentle Whispering ASMR Haha
Gentle Whispering ASMR I agree
I like this one
Gentle Whispering ASMR this one is my favorite!
number 2
please don't ever apologize for a few mispronunciations!!! you have some of the best english ive ever heard from a non-native english speaker; your vocabulary is larger than a lot of the people who were born and raised here in america. everyone understands that you can never be perfect, but you come pretty damn close. a couple mess-ups are normal!!
I can't imagine having to say all of that fluently in Russian XD
alicia marchand I agree even with her mispronounced words they add up the ASMR because her accent and voice is what makes her special, we all love how she pronounces words ❤❤❤
I always find it heart-warming how she can't seem to get "cedar" correct (even though she does eventually), it reminds me that she is human and not this mythical, ethereal being that has come to this planet to bless us with her ASMR magic. (btw Maria if you're reading this cedar is pronounced "SEE-der" to you did get it right)
bozzie83 I honestly smile so wide when she's unsure. I stumble around on words, too (also bilingual english/Russian speaker) and people do make fun of me and I get embarrassed. So I'm guessing she's felt like that too, but this is such a good community that loves her so she doesn't even need to apologize
McSnezzly to be a bilingual speaker is amazing, I wish I had the skill to retain another language. Kudos to you sir!
She's so genuine and I think that is one of the big differences between her channel and other ASMR channels.
Emily Castelan I agree a 100%
So true this is why she’s my favorite
She was,her new videos are manifactured
Mic #1 gave me tingles.
Mic #2 gave me tingles.
Mic #3 gave me tingles.
100% agree. I'm in Bmore for an unexpected work opportunity this week, and was slightly nervous going into it. I knew a Maria video would help tons, and poof, there it was! Can't thank you enough ❤ P.S. If anyone has suggestions on scenic/fun spots in Baltimore, please pass them on!
Inner Harbor has so much to do, you can't go wrong!
Javelin Same 😹😹😹
thank you!
Same🙈
Concerning the voice:
#1 is the best for soft voice
#3 is the best for whispers
#2 is the best for personal attention
Concerning the triggers:
The #1 was the most soothing for the pine balls & the hairbrushing
The #2 was the most soothing for the sequin & the tapping with the orange bag
The #3 was heaven for the pink com in plastic bag & the scalp massage
Of course, that's just my opinion but I hope it help ! :D that was a greaaaaaat video !
Garance Clts agreed!
Garance Clts Agree ! :)
Garance Clts ya I agree!!
Garance Clts Good observations! I think I agree with this, from what I remember, because I fell asleep. lol.
Garance Clts well said
now thats dedication, buying different microphone to let your own audience decide for your content, thats amazing! Keep up the great work and thanks for helping me relax!
It's my pleasure, thank you for watching! ♥ :)
Nice video. The differences between the microphones are too subtle for me to hear, but I do hope that the cluster of cedar balls appear again some day.
#2 is double tingly. Don't change a thing Maria. You are a class act. Definitely the top. A horoscope video would be wonderful. Fire, water, air sounds in the background representing the signs as you describe them with red, blue, white color changes similar to your reiki video?
Oh and sounds you chose for this rock! The comb the comb the comb especially. GOD
Maybe its a social experiment and they are all the same microphone
Darian Sund maybe we're all the same person
Darian Sund maybe there are 3 Marias with 3 different voices who use the same microphone.
😅😧😨😰😵
Darian Sund lol.. i think it depends of the quality of ours headphones..
chloejpb then why does everyone pick mic #2?
#1
This is absolutely my favorite one! Excellent -- and so relaxing.
Gentle Whispering ASMR yes #1!!!
Gentle Whispering ASMR im here
Gentle Whispering ASMR I think this one is the best because it sound closer than you really are. 2 and 3 sound like you are always on the other side of the room
Gentle Whispering ASMR i like this one and 3
I could notice that the first one and the third one had some imperfections and kinda background noise which made it soooo chill, specially #1. I don't know you but less professional stuff makes it more relaxing. The atmospheric quality of the first one was SOOOOO good!
seb ASMR I agree!
seb ASMR how could you prefer less professional sound quality
Evan Reid It feels more spontanious...like real life triggers. professional is nice. dont get me wrong. I appreciate good quality. but I really like when my asmr is triggered by every day things too.
+Evan Reid the term best is subjective
seb ASMR ikr
Oh man, that hairbrush in the case is one of my favorite sounds ever! I really like the #2 setup!
Springbok ASMR if Springbok says it then it should be worth more votes!!
Springbok ASMR I agree so much
Oh Maria, you really are the personification of ASMR. I am genuinely so grateful to have you as the shining star if our community. Oh and 3 for me :)
Maria, I thought each mic had its moment where it sounded the best depending on your positioning. #1 seemed best when you leaned to the side and whispered close while still being in front of us. #2 seemed best when you were centered in front of us. #3 sounded best from the peripheral and behind. Maybe that's just me, but figured I'd give you a breakdown :) Thank you for always putting out great videos for us. You're my favorite (and my first!) ASMRtist
Thanks for the shout out Maria, made me smile! I'm super proud of you and I'm so glad you've turned a late night Skype call idea into something that's now on thousands of ASMR videos being seen by millions of people. You still inspire me and I'm happy to call you my friend :)
- James
Mic #1 is the best for trigger sounds.
Mic #2 is the best for close up whispers.
Mic #3 is the best for soft spoken videos.
Thats how I feel about these after 4 times of watchin/listening to them^^
Thanks for all these awesome videos^^
I really like the clarity of #3, but I like how soft your voice is on #1...so maybe use #3 for tapping and sound videos and #1 for up close, personal attention videos :). They both good, but for different types of ASMR. BY THE WAY I LOVE YOU MARIA!!! You were the first ASMRtist I ever listened to and continue to be my favorite:)
Paxton Hergie 100% agree!
Paxton Hergie agree 👏🏽💯
Yes - this is an accurate assessment...
Paxton Hergie 3 agree
Paxton Hergie I agree! :)
I feel like the world becomes a better place every time you post a video.
Idk why I read the title as " What that mic do?" Lolol
LatreceASMR this deserves more likes 😂
LatreceASMR SAME
When u you get soap in your eyes
"I'm not going to make this easy on you."
*sees pink comb*
Awwww shiiiiit she about to tingle the hell out of me.
Maria, you are such an inspiration.
I've had panic disorder and depression for years, and you've always helped me fall asleep and appreciate the little things when I felt like I couldn't do it.
I feel a lot better recently. I cannot thank you enough, you're a big part of that. 💜💜💜
I'm in the same boat as you, but let's just keep holding on! ♥
Yes :) It feels good to know you're not alone! Stay strong, my friend! 💜
SilentTreatment ASMR why don't you go to psycotherapy???
I go to a psychologist
As for me I also have Social Anxiety and there's no point going to any therapy since I won't even be able to talk to another human being
There's something about mic #2 that is just so wonderful and tingly!! Love how creative this video is, and I appreciate the interactive portion of it with your viewers. Also that lip color looks so nice on you. All my love and support ❤
#3 gave me so many tingles
Dany Kitty me too
lol
Yeah it did
#2 is the best because it has depth to the sounds which is the whole point of ASMR...I think 3 is so clear you can't really get the tingle you want. #1 is second option to #2
I agree with you #2 the best then #1 and last is #3
#1 feels like standard/vanilla/original but it's really good.
#2 had the most intense sounds with a humming in the background but might be too intense for some.
#3 had the least background noise but all the different triggers also became less pronounced.
I watched this video multiple times trying to decide lol. I ended up just listening to the audio and every time I thought it sounded the best, I looked at the screen and it was mic number 2 you were using. I think they all sound good though, number 3 seemed more crisp/clear but it wasn't quite as tingly for me, the first one was my least favourite. Honestly though, you would make any mic sound great, your voice is just magical ;)
Hi Maria! I'm an OG subbie and I don't comment often(because I'm usually unconscious shortly after beginning your videos :P) but I just wanted to let you know how much your videos mean to me. You've saved me countless hours worth of restlessness trying to get to sleep over the years . You're a constant in my life that I will always cherish. I've loved watching your channel grow over its lifetime and I will be watching for however long it goes on. Love you!!!
... am I the only one who couldn't hear a damn difference between the mics? :I
puupsful same I couldn't hear shit they all sounded the same
puupsful I couldn't hear the differences between 1 amd 2 either but the 3 one was WAY different from 1 and 2
Samee
#3 is the best one so far
Mic 1 and 2 (mostly 2) make for a better ASMR experience as they add a very slight hollow echo-ey-ness to the sounds. I get that mic 3 has the better sound quality BUT it does not make for a better ASMR experience for me anyway. Like the video you did with the telephone customer service rep selling superpowers. The distortion of the phone call sounding voice made for the best ASMR experience. Perfectly real crystal clear sound doesn't give me tingles. That slight hollow echo gives the sounds more pop for me. Yup,mic 2. Thanks for this!
I totally agree, mic #2 in particular brings a certain kind of depth which is perfect for ASMR!
Nancy Neyedly mic 2 for sureeeee
Nancy Neyedly Mike 2
I completely agree with everything Nancy says. Mic 3 has the purest sound, but that doesn't necessarily make for the best ASMR experience
Nancy Neyedly I like 3 the best though I think, it makes it a better ASMR experience for me. Not a fan of 2.
3 is soooo clear! love it
You can definitely see that the orange bag triggers you immensely Maria, I always find it extra relaxing when you are visibly enjoying it too
For me, it's #1 then #2. My problem with number 3 is that the sounds are
a little too crisp for me, almost harsh. Also, when you talk, number 3
pushes all these little "mouth sounds" into the foreground which takes
away from the relaxation, in my opinion. Thanks for all you do!
agreed! "mouth sounds" tend to agitate me while whispering totally relaxes me.
*MIC FEEDBACK*
*Ear-2-Ear & Behind You*
#1 by far for best ear-2-ear and behind you. best isolation for talking in 1 ear to another. however *mic #2* is a close second for omni directional talking while not as good as 3 in terms of isolating your voice into 1 ear alone. its a close second :)
:NOTE: however i need to point out Mic #2 might not be the best thing for close whispering from behind. i noticed some extreme mic popping while talking. but id asume with some editing it could be the king of all kings for close up ear whispering!
*Ceder Balls*
unsure if this was intentional or somehow got the audio channels stuck in a monaural. but #2 i heard no stereo sound what so ever. no matter how many times you moved them around the mic or from left to right. it still somewhat felt like it was coming from 1 fixed point of origin. id say *Mic #1* wins this category. again if we are going on terms of isolating the sound into 1 mic to another it, it done the job better than the other 2!
*Scratchy Sequence*
this was a tough choice for me. Mic #3 just won by a inch compared to Mic #1. both mics had better sharpness and was subtle in the process of the scratching. they also had the best stereo output compared to #2 witch again sounded like it was monaural.
*orange bag*
again it seems to be boiling down to mic's #1 & #3. they both showed the best in terms of directional tapping. #1 by far best the most crisp mic. picking up the tapping in all its glory *ALL HAIL TAPPING* - Mic #2 i dunno whats up with it but its feeling awfully lack lustering in terms of stereo audio.
*Comb In Plastic*
its at this point im completely surprised. Mic #2 actually sounded like it was omni directional :D and was the clear winner for crinkles. #3 would be a second choice but just sounds like its being restricted in picking up the crisp plastic bag.
*Hair Brushing*
i personally felt #2 came out the best but was a weird yet oddly tough choice. for some reason! as Mic #2 thus far in certain category's have felt under whelming. yet it sounds the best in terms of scratching / hair brushing and crinkles
Tested and listened to on
- Asus Cerberus Gaming headset (20 - 20000Hz) frequency range w/ 32 Ohms
- Sennheiser HD 558 (15 - 28,000 Hz) frequency range w/ 50 Ohms
*PLEASE KEEP IN MIND*
this is purely from my perspective. everything said here is feedback from me personally, and others may or may not agree depending on the audio devices used to listen to this (IE: Ear buds / wireless headsets / Over the ear headsets etc etc)
DiBBz Maria check out this great analysis!!!
DiBBz I beat you made her decision a lot easier!
DiBBz idk HOW you managed to stay awake!
DiBBz my headphones aren't as good so I didn't hear all the popping you talked about, but I agree with your bests for each category.
Wow lol, genius!
Those wooden balls are amazing I NEED MORE
Maria's lipstick is always so beautiful.
Freya Rees I've see that lipstick and it looks absolutely gorgeous on her!
Freya Rees why did u tell him to kill himself
Radical Islamic Toad oh ok xD sorry i didn't know you were a she 🤔
just another emo kid if your emo why are you searching asmr lol
Maria must've felt my stress because I just finished my essay and I'm on the verge of pulling my hair out
Ah, good luck to you, my friend, school is hard! ♥
I feel you. 3 more pages to write. Good luck friend.
Alexis McGill ugh same 😭 I still have to write at least 2000 more words of a 5000 word essay
my sister was also freaking out because her writing test was today so she pretended to be sick lol
#1 for Relaxation
#2 for Sleep
#3 for Study
Sertaç Ataman so true !
Agreed
Sertaç Ataman eh kind of
Sertaç Ataman I agree 100%. That is the perfect set up for each mic
Seg
In my opinion I think 2 is the best, because you can notice the sounds have more bass in the 2nd one, which kinda gives me more tingles.
The third mic is so good! :)
Marianne Desmottes 3 is the best.
can we talk about how pretty she is
Steph Steph pretty is an understatement she's Frickin beautiful
Velia Aleman and gorgeous, amazing, fantastic, alluring, captivating, mesmerizing and yet none of these words truly capture her beauty
Steph Steph g
#2
Buttttt #1 is extra great for your voice, I felt.
Thank you for all you do :)
#1 is my choice. Mic #1 seems like the most crisp, clearest sound. #3 is a close second place, #2 seems muffled and far away.
Jennifer Stohr my thoughts exactly!
number 3 is my fav. that one makes your voice so tingly. I love how it just makes everything sound a little softer, but more tingly
1 - I like the sounds
2 - soft spoken sounds good
3 - great for whispering :)
"Good evening"
Me: *falls asleep immediately*
I cant handle your shooting voice
CN_Abdiel shooting
CN_Abdiel hahahahah!!!
RATATTATATTATATATA
*screams* SO CALMING AND PEACEFUL
please wake up and fix your mistake
Sea Plant
#2 is my favorite!! Definitely sounds the most like the Maria videos we all love!! I think mic #1 could also be used for particular videos, but I really didn't like #3 at all.
Omg I'm in love with the pink comb!!!! Omg tingle heaven!!!!!!!
2 seems best overall
This was the most relaxing test video I've ever seen! :-D
My favorite is #1, it has by far the most balanced sound.
Second is mic #3, witch has a very clear and crispy sound but misses the warm lower frequencies a bit.
My least favorite is #2, because it sounds a bit dull and not nearly as clear as #1 and #3. And the spacial separation seemed not so good to me.
I nearly screamed when I saw the orange makeup bag.
Bet.
Nour Tellow yeah I called dibs on my ashes being kept inside of them once I die
Brendan O !أنا بهنود بَج
3- close up whispers
1- soft spoken
2- either one.
My favourite is number three. All three are great.
both 1 and 2 but not 3...u have put me to sleep every night this month so far!!! so much love!!
Number 3 my lord! Pick number 3! ✌️
BizyGi lol shrek reference 👌
+Lexi Green Damn that's Hot 😉
BizyGi nooo
BizyGi reply on her comment to be counted
BizyGi damn you beat me to it lmao
#2 was my favorite, but I liked them all, lol
#2 best one by far
💜 I liked mic 2. Why? 🤔 I don't really know. 🙃 It just sounded like tingly heaven. Honestly, I wouldn't be able to tell one from the other in separate videos. YOU make the videos successful! Thanks for the tingles. 💙
-- Short answer --
If you wanna just use just 1 mic, my favorite was #3.
If you plan to use multiple still, I would use #3 for mostly voice videos, and then #2 for mostly prop videos (like the paper video you made recently.)
-- Long answer and reasons --
This was tricky.
- For all of the voice tests #3 was easily my favorite.
- However, with the cedar balls #3 just sorta lacked something, I think it may have been the lower frequency clicking of the wood. So #1 and #2 did the best there, with #2 doing a little better I think.
- With the "scratchy circles" (sorry, don't know what they would be called lol), I think #1 and #2 were pretty much tied, all I know is once again #3 was a little weak here cause it seemed like it left out those lower sounds again and it seemed lose the feeling of rubbing you get from those lower sounds.
- With the tapping I think #2 was probably was the best, but I actually think #3 held up fine here. I think the crispness of #3 worked well with tapping even if #3 doesn't get low sounds as well.
- Comb test, sort of the same; #1 and #2 and a good range, but #3 just didn't pick up the whole range well.
- The wig was same again; #1 and #2 very similar and #3 lacking a little.
So the reason I choose #3 (despite my notes) is I think you have a lovely voice and It's what I enjoy most about your videos. Then the reason I choose #2 with #3 if you plan to use multiple still is because I think #2 was basically a better version of #1 and it was better with props than #3.
P.S. It was so hard to stay awake enough to take notes!! :)
The Mysterious Mr Higgs Exactly
I agree with The Mysterious Mr Higgs. :)
How crazy. I was literally on your channel, trying to pick a video because I'm about to go to bed and you uploaded this. Must be a sign from the universe O.o okay off to watch the video :)
hi Maria! any chance those cedar balls will be in a new video? I absolutely love the sound the wood makes!! gives me intense tingles.
Mic 3 for role plays
Mic 2 for Close up ear to ear wipers
mic 1 for everything else (tapping, scratching etc.)
#2 sounds the best! ❤️❤️
They are all good for different noises.
#1 is great for low noises like tapping, movement, and soft spoken
#2 is a great mid range mic for soft spoken and whisper. Great for role play.
#3 is great for higher noises such as tapping with finger nails or "sk" type noises, best for scratching sounds
I would recommend sennheiser and shure microphones personally. Depending on what model you get, they are very well rounded with some even having different Polaroid patterns for endless possibilities for ASMR innovation. Thank you for listening Maria. (:
Eddie Grabowski I agree with this! Maybe she can use them for the different scenarios. That way the mics are all being used at some point!
Eddie Grabowski agreed!!!!
Eddie Grabowski yes yes yes! I totally agree :D
+1
Gentle Whispering ASMR #3 for sounds and talking, #2 for close breathing
#2 is the winner for me, it's very clear sound I love it
3 is clearer however I like 2 better just because I feel like it picks up more of the "click" noises in your voice and the slightly sharp noises. I actually enjoy them ^-^ Love the video!
Love #3! Your videos are so soothing, thank you!
Gentle Whispering is definitley the best at ASMR ive tried other youtubers but no one compares to her
Mic #3 is definitely the best choice imo. The sounds coming from the mic are crisp and clear.
I opened the TH-cam app to play some more GentleWhispering before bed, as I do every night, religiously. For some reason Gentle Whispering was gone from my subscription list. I had a mini panic attack. I immediately created irrational scenarios in my head and I was cursing TH-cam for shutting her channel down, and swore revenge! How could they do this to us! THE AUDACITY! Then I realized I may have just rolled over on to my phone and hit the unsub button in my sleep or something. Anyway, I resubbed, and everything is right as rain. Sorry for planning your demise TH-cam. Much love Maria
Flex Gunmetal XD
Flex Gunmetal lol
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I think either #1 or #2. The first one was great for ear to ear but number 2 picked up sounds better. Number 1 would be perfect for your personal attention videos which are my absolute favorite. (:
But for other videos where it's mostly centered on trigger sounds the second mic would be awesome. (:
#2 is the most relaxing one. I vote for it. I like the background sound it makes. It almost doubles your voice, AMAZING!
How can 32 people dislike this She is an angel
AJealous Type world greatest misterious XD
U know, not everyone knows what asmr is so maybe they just thought something like "what the hell is she doing that's so weird", leaved dislike and closed this video, I think
There are no angels, demons...
There is no hell or heaven.
That why I dislike.
Череп На-Черном-фоне Okay
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Never been this early before! Love you Maria! 💗 Here's my ranks: (1) mic 2; (2) 2 and 3; (3) mic 2; (4) mic 3; (5) 2 and 3; (6) mic 2; (7) mic 2. I thought mic 2 sounded the fullest and warmest overall. It was so hard to pay close attention once you brought out that comb! 🤤 Hope this helps!
My favorite was #2 💜
And I'm glad that you'll never ever take that comb out of this plastic bag 💫
OMG 😳 ive been casually watching ASMR vids with no headphones, slowly getting into it but WOW!!!! ASMR WITH HEADPHONES GOT ME TRIGGERED! I can feel her whispering right into my ears 😨😍😍😍 MIND BLOWNNNNNN
#1 for item triggers
#2 for speaking
#3 for roleplay
but #1 and #2 are the 2 I would choose just for a trigger video. #3 is hands down the one that should be used for roleplay. 😘😘😘XoX keep up the Fantastic Work!
Game Girl108 I agree, #1 gave me intense tingles from item sounds every time where the others didn't, but I thought #3 was the best voice quality.
I liked #2 for the sounds as well but I can agree with this.
Midnight Snack ASMR I love your vids too!
Game Girl108 really agree!!
oh for sure
I like all your new microphones. I was asleep within 5 minutes. Hahaha.
If I had to choose though, it would be microphone #2. Thanks as always Maria!!
Your face at 21:11 was priceless. I vote #3!
Sio Says 😂😂😂
*Holds up two fingers* Number three my lord!
+Pieguymysteryman yasss
Go to 15:45 that's priceless to
The cedar balls have the most amazing sound, I hope they show up in the future.
i think she has a straight up asmr superpower
#2 all the may btw i love when you whisper it make it more relaxing!
Samantha Leonhardt yes!! I agree #2 is perfect for me! You can hear every little sound she makes with her voice. It's better for whispering for sure!!
Samantha Leonhardt I know it relieves my stress
In order (fav to least fav)
3
1
2
This is a great video as always I love this channel 💜💜
I got the same result! #2 was pretty gross but #3 was magic
8675309 I thought one was the worst
can I just say I loved your overall atmosphere and vibes in this video? you were so warm and silly and playful, it made it so wonderful to watch!! very relaxed and chilled out, it was easy to fall right into relaxation mode.
concerning the mics, I enjoyed the first mic regarding speaking/whispers/anything voice related. I loved the second mic for tapping/crinkling sounds, and I preferred the 3rd mic for scratching/hair brushing/or anything with a lil bit of a harsher sound!
hope this helps somewhat and I also hope you're doing well! I loved to see your silly side in this video, i think she should come out more often!!! sending you warm wishes Maria ❤
Microphone number 3 it sounds more crisp and it has that breathing effect on your ears
😐 am I really expected to stay awake for 31 minutes?!?! 😝 it's going to take me a few days before I can give my answer lol. 😴💤😴💤😴💤
thank you for all that you do
Oh Maria, I love you so much. I watched this after having had a prolonged panic attack and it just calmed me down completely. Sometimes just hearing a soft voice and seeing a friendly loving face is all you need. I'd give you a hug if I could, you're beautiful Maria.
keep doing what you are doing!
Number 3 is my favorite because it gave me the most tingles
#2, thank you for your dedication to provide the best sounds 😄
I really like #1 best. Great quality in my opinion. All of them are good but #1 has much less white noise in the back and picks up other more important small noises
Allie Fletcher my thoughts exactly. #2 and #3 had the background noise that ruins triggers for me
23:42 - 23:43
She is one of the only ASMRtists that reacts to her own ASMR. I love it.
I really like #2.... your voice is very clear and there is almost zero background noise. #3 makes your voice too soft and the background noise very noisy. #1 is in the middle of the two, but #2 is my favorite of the three
Victoria Packard I agree 1000%. I was gonna type the exact same opinion on the mics as you did...like literally word for word...but I'm so sleepy now, so I'll just second your comment. Thank you! What she said, Maria👆🏽 That's my vote. Nighty Night ASMR peeps 😴💤
Victoria Packard thirded
pretty sure I went through at least 80% of the comments and most of them are #2, and I agree, I like #2 the best. But I also like the clearness of #3 (not for whispers though)
Impossible to vote.. already falling asleep hehe 😴
Okay! I've watched the video twice now to make sure I found my favorites.
I love the way microphone #3 sounds when you speak. It's very crisp and it just feels/sounds incredible, however, I personally believe that microphone #1 sounds better when you're tapping or handling objections. The crinkles and vibrations of the object can be heard so much better when using #1 or #2.
I'm so torn! 😭
Why isn't she getting more subscribers?? She's had 800,000 for a long time now, she deserves more
Leah Dean Maybe the asmr community is slowing down.
Leah Dean maybe the entire ASMR community is already subscribed
if u look some of her videos have views in the millions, if u look at her channel u will see majority of her videos have a steady consistent viewer count, but judging from these outlier videos with views in the millions i think its safe to to say that the most active asmr viewers are already here, some forget to subscribe and others arent active viewers or members of the community.
yeah it could be that she's got most of the ocmmunity, or it could be that ther eare so many asmr channels these days that while they're gaining popularity, she is staying put. who knows really
No she doesn't
IDK how we're gonna vote when we're asleep by the time we hear all the options :D lol
absolutely #1 :)
(#3 is also good, but has too much background noise)