I've been having the same issue - trying to find reviews on the E614 being used for dialogue, so many thanks for this extremely useful comparison! Take care.
I've opened the door to small diaphragm condenser mics for indoor dialogue and my mind is being blown. I'm setting up a new office studio and am going to try and get my hands on the Sennheiser E614, Rode NT5 or Oktava MK-012 and see how they compare to my expensive shotgun mics like the Rode NTG3 and Sennheiser MKH416. The phase issues in my last studio were very clear, but this one is being sound treated, so I'm not sure a switch is necessary, but we'll see.
You may notice that the E614 audio has more hiss in the background - this seems to be because the E614 is far less sensitive than the NT-1 and so requires a much higher input gain level from the Zoom H4N Pro. Otherwise I think they both sound pretty similar, and I like the Sennheiser's smooth, natural tone. Both are better than the VideoMic Pro+, but the comparison is slightly unfair since the VideoMic Pro+ is so much further away from my mouth. What do you think?
hah I might be a bit biased since I use the NT1 and love it to death, but the Senn sounds good too. Get a CloudLifter to boost the gain of that Senn using phantom power. Podcastage has a video comparing the CloudLifter to other similar devices as well, for reference
Thanks for the tip metal, but the E614 already takes 48v phantom power (it's not a dynamic). I suspect its the combination of the Zoom H4n Pro not having much gain and the E614 being less sensitive than your average condenser because of its high maximum SPL tolerance. I've ordered a Tascam DR100Mk 3 to replace the H4N Pro to see if that helps (it should).
I think that for my echoi room I am going to buy now E614 instead of Rode NTG1 which I planned, because I am in shock of how similar E614 sounds to NT-1 (they have pretty similar frequencies also - E614 is very flat mic and this is unique for this price rage). This is some kind of opening eyes video, since I always thought large condenser microphones are always better. So sorry that there are no any other revies to this mic with the voice application, seems it is underrated as hell. Thanks.
Thanks for the video. Got my E614 today for TH-cam/Twitch voice recording. Sadly I will send it back right away, after just one minute of testing. I need to crank my Yamaha AG03 gain all the way up to 100% to get at least a level that I can work with. So for now I my Rode NTG1 will stay in business.
Thanks for the video! Yes E614 smaller than the NT1 and has a narrow polar pattern but it is very noisy as I can hear. So after compression you will get even more of this noise. Noise reduction or gate plugins could help in post but still the E614 self noise screams like hell. But it is not a problem as long as you do not need a perfect sound.
Would have been nice to hear the Rode VM Pro boomed where the Sennheiser was and recorded into the Zoom. The Sennheiser sounded good, bit a bit too much self noise, not sure of it was the mic or the recorder at this gain level. The NT1 stole the show, I love this mic, proud to have one.
I know this is an older post, but just by chance this might be a useful Idea... I would suggest putting the NT1 in the same place you have the E614. (from above I expect? just out of frame) The hugely low self noise of the NT1 coupled with the fuller low end will easily allow the distance increase plus you can omit the pop guard as well. You won't have to push the gain much more either. Just a suggestion.
Really thank you very much for your video. I'm also looking for a good indoor microphone at an affordable price. Have you done any testing in a larger space with higher reverb rates?
Awesome thanks for this review! I’ve seen the Curtis Judd video too and found this e614 on b&h and thought it may be a good more affordable option. From this video I really like the sound of the e614.
not too much reverb with the rode nt1 . you don't have any room treatment , how that is possible? amazing . do you apply post treatment on the audio ? the E614 is really nice too
NT-1 sounds 👌 I've considered a boom mic. I tried a camera-mounted Rode VideoMic once but wasn't happy with it -- similar to what you're getting in this video, I was too far away from it and it wasn't great with reverb.
What boom arm are you actually using for the E614? It looks exactly what I need, and I hear your aussie, and I'm australian too so hopefully I can manage to snag what a beaut you have for yourself
this is amazing the kind of review i was looking for! trying the same thing i bought the C-2 behringer and it is trash! one came broken and both had a lot of static sound! awful ! im looking to spend a little extra and get this one, im going to see what others reviews you have! awesome video! and thanks
I personally like the metal571 aesthetic but soundwise the difference between the NT-1 and the E614 is very slight. The NT-1 may be less boomy and more clear. Both way better than the VideoMic. And yes, level is very low, needs more gain.
The gain problem might be the nail in the coffin for the E614 unless he finds a solution for ultra clean amplification. I have heard hiss can be a bit of an issue when amplifying it to proper levels.
@@rich1051414 You're right, the hiss is worrying. I think I've got a little more headroom with gain before I think the hiss will get terribly noticeable. It's more obvious now since I am switching between microphones with differing levels of hiss. Eventually I may pick up a Zoom F8 or Tascam DR100 MK3 to get cleaner microphone pre-amps.
Hey. Nice. 😄 You got my comment. What's good for the e614 is the lower price than the others, yet it's the same to the other one and better to that on cam mic.
9 months later, how are you liking this mic? I'm looking to pick one up, but I'm curious if you still think it's a good fit for indoor voice recording. Thanks!
Recently I got one of these www.astonmics.com/EN/product/halo/halo so I have been using that for voiceover with the NT-1. I'm quite satisfied with the result - obviously it's not camera ready but it sounds good and mic input gain doesn't need to be nearly as high with phantom power!
I wish you had placed the Rode VideoMic Pro + right next to the E614. The distance hurts the sound so I believe it's not a fair representation of what the microphone is capable of. Having that said, I'm really interested in getting that E614 🤔
Sweet review, I was looking for something that would do some nice scratch track but was really short for mounting on the FX6 & FX3's that I own...this just might fit the bill....Even better ebay sells them in sets for drums so got a good deal on 2 grabbing some low profile deadcats off B&H and will see how it does.
This is a good thing in the sense it means that I matched the levels of all the microphones well, but I did not increase the gain enough for any of them in post.
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Nice comparison - thanks for this!
Any chance you can compare the Sennheiser e 614 to the AT4053b and others like the Shure SM94?
E 614 captured you most naturally. Impressed.
The Sennheiser sounds amazing and I think it is perfect for what you want to do.
Yeah, I'm pretty pleased by the sound despite it not being a common recommendation!
I concur it's really the best of all these and I think it suits your style
Yeah, the Sennheiser sounds the most natural here, really nice tonality.
I've been having the same issue - trying to find reviews on the E614 being used for dialogue, so many thanks for this extremely useful comparison! Take care.
I've opened the door to small diaphragm condenser mics for indoor dialogue and my mind is being blown. I'm setting up a new office studio and am going to try and get my hands on the Sennheiser E614, Rode NT5 or Oktava MK-012 and see how they compare to my expensive shotgun mics like the Rode NTG3 and Sennheiser MKH416. The phase issues in my last studio were very clear, but this one is being sound treated, so I'm not sure a switch is necessary, but we'll see.
YES! EXACTLY! Thank you for reviewing the E614 for vocals!!!!! 💯
Thx for the video. The Seinheisser sounds amazing. I think u found the perfect mic for ur needs
I've been curious how well the Sennheiser e614 would do with dialog. This is amazing. Thanks so much for this. I'm getting one.
Same problem, bro. I've been looking for reviews about indoors voice for hours before I found your video. Thanks!
You may notice that the E614 audio has more hiss in the background - this seems to be because the E614 is far less sensitive than the NT-1 and so requires a much higher input gain level from the Zoom H4N Pro. Otherwise I think they both sound pretty similar, and I like the Sennheiser's smooth, natural tone. Both are better than the VideoMic Pro+, but the comparison is slightly unfair since the VideoMic Pro+ is so much further away from my mouth. What do you think?
hah I might be a bit biased since I use the NT1 and love it to death, but the Senn sounds good too. Get a CloudLifter to boost the gain of that Senn using phantom power. Podcastage has a video comparing the CloudLifter to other similar devices as well, for reference
Thanks for the tip metal, but the E614 already takes 48v phantom power (it's not a dynamic). I suspect its the combination of the Zoom H4n Pro not having much gain and the E614 being less sensitive than your average condenser because of its high maximum SPL tolerance. I've ordered a Tascam DR100Mk 3 to replace the H4N Pro to see if that helps (it should).
lachlanlikesathing boom the Rode the same distance as the Sennheiser and compare again.
I think that for my echoi room I am going to buy now E614 instead of Rode NTG1 which I planned, because I am in shock of how similar E614 sounds to NT-1 (they have pretty similar frequencies also - E614 is very flat mic and this is unique for this price rage). This is some kind of opening eyes video, since I always thought large condenser microphones are always better. So sorry that there are no any other revies to this mic with the voice application, seems it is underrated as hell. Thanks.
Thanks for the video. Got my E614 today for TH-cam/Twitch voice recording. Sadly I will send it back right away, after just one minute of testing. I need to crank my Yamaha AG03 gain all the way up to 100% to get at least a level that I can work with. So for now I my Rode NTG1 will stay in business.
Thanks for the video! Yes E614 smaller than the NT1 and has a narrow polar pattern but it is very noisy as I can hear. So after compression you will get even more of this noise. Noise reduction or gate plugins could help in post but still the E614 self noise screams like hell. But it is not a problem as long as you do not need a perfect sound.
I have two of these that I use for overhead drum mics. I definitely need to try them out as dialogue mics.
Very helpful. I was looking for a review on this exact use also.
Would have been nice to hear the Rode VM Pro boomed where the Sennheiser was and recorded into the Zoom. The Sennheiser sounded good, bit a bit too much self noise, not sure of it was the mic or the recorder at this gain level. The NT1 stole the show, I love this mic, proud to have one.
to me, the E614 sounds best in this video.
I know this is an older post, but just by chance this might be a useful Idea...
I would suggest putting the NT1 in the same place you have the E614. (from above I expect? just out of frame)
The hugely low self noise of the NT1 coupled with the fuller low end will easily allow the distance increase plus you can omit the pop guard as well.
You won't have to push the gain much more either.
Just a suggestion.
Really thank you very much for your video. I'm also looking for a good indoor microphone at an affordable price. Have you done any testing in a larger space with higher reverb rates?
Awesome thanks for this review! I’ve seen the Curtis Judd video too and found this e614 on b&h and thought it may be a good more affordable option. From this video I really like the sound of the e614.
not too much reverb with the rode nt1 . you don't have any room treatment , how that is possible? amazing . do you apply post treatment on the audio ? the E614 is really nice too
The Senheiser E614 and Rode sounds similar. The Senheiser sounds a bit veiled. But its great.
NT-1 sounds 👌 I've considered a boom mic. I tried a camera-mounted Rode VideoMic once but wasn't happy with it -- similar to what you're getting in this video, I was too far away from it and it wasn't great with reverb.
What boom arm are you actually using for the E614? It looks exactly what I need, and I hear your aussie, and I'm australian too so hopefully I can manage to snag what a beaut you have for yourself
just what I was looking for, thanks :)
While using the e614, Could you hear the loud keyboard clicking if playing game ? Also, Did it had loud hissing noise ?
this is amazing the kind of review i was looking for! trying the same thing i bought the C-2 behringer and it is trash! one came broken and both had a lot of static sound! awful ! im looking to spend a little extra and get this one, im going to see what others reviews you have! awesome video! and thanks
I personally like the metal571 aesthetic but soundwise the difference between the NT-1 and the E614 is very slight. The NT-1 may be less boomy and more clear. Both way better than the VideoMic. And yes, level is very low, needs more gain.
The gain problem might be the nail in the coffin for the E614 unless he finds a solution for ultra clean amplification. I have heard hiss can be a bit of an issue when amplifying it to proper levels.
@@rich1051414 You're right, the hiss is worrying. I think I've got a little more headroom with gain before I think the hiss will get terribly noticeable. It's more obvious now since I am switching between microphones with differing levels of hiss. Eventually I may pick up a Zoom F8 or Tascam DR100 MK3 to get cleaner microphone pre-amps.
Great video. I like the Sennheiser E614 best. Thanks
Hey. Nice. 😄 You got my comment. What's good for the e614 is the lower price than the others, yet it's the same to the other one and better to that on cam mic.
Sennheiser E614 sounds the best to me. Rode NT-1 was on par but given its position annoyance, i would pass on it. Rode VideoMic Pro+ sounds flat
9 months later, how are you liking this mic? I'm looking to pick one up, but I'm curious if you still think it's a good fit for indoor voice recording. Thanks!
Recently I got one of these www.astonmics.com/EN/product/halo/halo so I have been using that for voiceover with the NT-1. I'm quite satisfied with the result - obviously it's not camera ready but it sounds good and mic input gain doesn't need to be nearly as high with phantom power!
I wish you had placed the Rode VideoMic Pro + right next to the E614. The distance hurts the sound so I believe it's not a fair representation of what the microphone is capable of. Having that said, I'm really interested in getting that E614 🤔
Sweet review, I was looking for something that would do some nice scratch track but was really short for mounting on the FX6 & FX3's that I own...this just might fit the bill....Even better ebay sells them in sets for drums so got a good deal on 2 grabbing some low profile deadcats off B&H and will see how it does.
Have you done any recording while typing on a mechanical keyboard? Would love to hear the rejection in that situation
are they similar as behringer c2? they look alike but I don't know if they are the same
Thank you!
great info. just made me decide to spend an extra $100! XD
Do you know how sensitive the e614 is compared to something like an NT5???
I want to try Sennhieser e614 for foley in culinary videos. :) Any suggestions?
Is it recommended for these to be above pointing down? Or would this work, below pointing towards your face?
I didn't notice any differences between the Sennheiser E614 and Rode NT-1, but ya don't take the Rode VideoMic Pro+
the Senn is definitely the best one for now, the NT-1 feels too much like a radio show/ podcast.
Curtis FTW!!!
IMO the sennheiser sounds better than the rode NT5 Curtis recommended 🤔 well at least with your set up sounded extremely good compared to the NT-1.
maybe a few more dbs in post mate
Audio is extremely quiet on this whole video, regardless of the mic used.
This is a good thing in the sense it means that I matched the levels of all the microphones well, but I did not increase the gain enough for any of them in post.
why you did not go for rode nt5 you re australian , they re australian, it s a very good mic
is he australian? ithought he was asian
Mic placement has also importance, did you try the Rode with the same mounting as the Senheiser ?
I think the Senns sounds better imo, the rode mic didn't really sounded that good its a hollow sounding mic compared to yer other mics
Definitely being unfair on the poor VideoMic Pro+ here, would definitely expect a better result if it was boomed overhead like the E614.
ur sound is low