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RECORDING SETTINGS:Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHzGain: 27dBBoosted in Post: +12dBSPECS:Polar Pattern: SupercardioidFreq Response : 20Hz - 20khzSensitivity: -32dBVMax SPL: 157dB (with 20dB Pad)Self Noise: 13 dB(A)Impedance: 110 OhmsBuy the sE 6160 (Affiliate Link)Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/6160Thomann: https://thmn.to/thoprod/619575Buy the Focusrite 18i20 4th Gen - (Affiliate Links)Amazon: https://geni.us/18i204thSweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/18i204thThomann: https://thmn.to/thoprod/596531NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.00:00 - Intro / Setup 00:22 - What’s in the Box00:45 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:30 - Specifications01:45 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)02:08 - Plosive Test02:28 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test02:53 - Background Noise Test 03:13 - Untreated Room Test03:33 - Shock Rejection Test 03:57 - Mic Resonance Tap Test04:12 - High Pass Filter Demo05:04 - Pad Demo05:25 - Foam Windscreen Demo06:25 - Audio Technica AT875R Comparison06:48 - Audio Technica AT8035 Comparison07:14 - Deity Smic 2 Comparison07:41 - Rode NTG5 Comparison08:03 - Roge NTG3 Comparison08:30 - Sennheiser MKH416 Comparison08:59 - sE Electronics SE8 Comparison09:32 - Shure SM81 Comparison09:55 - Beyerdynamic MC930 Comparison10:19 - Neumann KM184 Comparison10:47 - Shure SM57 Comparison11:20 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison11:51 - Music Test14:05 - Pros & Cons15:37 - Overall Thoughts17:27 - Recommendation

Today i review the Beyerdyanmic M130, a passive figure-8 ribbon which gives you a very rich and robust low-end and a tamer treble and air frequency range. This gives you more of a classic ribbon sound if that's what you're looking for and it also works INCREDIBLY with the M160 in a mid-side pair.  RECORDING SETTINGS:Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHzGain: 53dBBoosted in Post: +13dBSPECS:Polar Pattern: Figure-8 (Bidirectional)Freq Response : 40Hz - 18khzSensitivity: -57.5dBVImpedance: 200 OhmsBuy the Beyerdynamic M130 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/m130Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/m130B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/427adAxThomann: https://thmn.to/thoprod/573622Buy the Focusrite 18i20 4th Gen - (Affiliate Links)Amazon: https://geni.us/18i204thSweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/18i204thB&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/3DLyvHfThomann: https://thmn.to/thoprod/596531NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.00:00 - Intro / Setup 00:30 - What’s in the Box00:54 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:16 - Specifications01:30 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)01:49 - (Not a) Plosive Test02:16 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test02:41 - Background Noise Test 02:57 - Untreated Room Test03:17 - Shock Rejection Test 03:37 - Mic Resonance Tap Test03:57 - Mid Side Setup with M130 & M16005:34 - Mid Side ASMR With Ribbon Mics!06:28 - Shure SM7b Comparison06:54 - sE Electronics VR2 Comparison07:26 - Royer R10 Comparison07:58 - Rode NTR Comparison08:33 - Beyerdynamic M160 Comparison09:07 - Shure KSM313 N/E Comparison09:39 - AEA KU5a Comparison10:13 - Shure SM57 Comparison10:47 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison11:23 - Music Test13:00 - Adding EQ13:47 - Pros & Cons15:51 - Overall Thoughts18:53 - Recommendation21:30 - Outro - Where I've Been

Support the Channel: http://podcastage.com/supportToday i review the Neumann TLM193, a fantastic sounding neutral condenser microphone. This has a cardioid pattern, a self noise of 10dBA and a max SPL of 140dB. The sound of this is overall very neutral, with a bit of a recession in the presence and treble which helps tame some harsher frequencies without sounding too dull or dead. I found that this worked extremely well on every application I tried it on. Buy Neumann TLM193 (Affiliate Links)Amazon: https://geni.us/tlm193Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/tlm193B&H: https://bhpho.to/46fujf3NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.RECORDING SETTINGS:Interface: Universal Audio X8Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHzGain: 30dBBoosted in Post: +7dBSPECS:Polar Pattern: CardioidFreq Response : 20Hz - 20khzSensitivity: ~ -35dBSelf Noise: 10dBAMax SPL: 140dB (with pad engaged)Impedance: 50-ohmsTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro / Setup  00:34- What’s in the Box00:53 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:19 - Specifications01:29 - Polar Pattern Rotation Demo01:48 - Plosive Test02:06 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test02:29 - Background Noise Test 02:52 - Untreated Room Test03:02 - Shock Rejection Test 03:23 - Mic Resonance Tap Test03:35 - Outboard Preamp Demo04:33 - Focusrite 18i20 Demo05:33 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison05:52 - sE Electronics X1a Comparison06:11 - Rode NT1 5th Gen Comparison06:34 - Shure KSM32 Comparison06:59 - Neumann TLM102 Comparison07:27 - Telefunken TF11 Comparison07:53 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison08:24 - AKG C414 XLS Comparison09:00 - Austrian Audio OC818 Comparison09:33 - Lewitt Pure Tube Comparison10:11 - Neumann TLM10710:45 - Soyuz Bomblet Comparison11:16 - Neumann TLM49 Comparison11:49 - Lauten FC387 Atlantis Comparison12:25 - Gefell UMT70s Comparison12:54 - Shure SM57 Comparison13:25 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison14:07 - Neumann U67 Reissue Comparison14:43 - Music Test16:46  - Pros & Cons18:38 - Overall Thoughts20:41 - Recommendation

Today I review and demo the Elgato Wave Neo, a relatively affordable USB condenser microphone. This offers a warmer and slightly darker sound compared to many of the other USB condenser microphones, a capacitive mute function, EQ, Deesser, Compressor, and Noise Removal plugins, as well as a digital mixer. Buy the Elgato Wave Neo (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/waveneoNOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.RECORDING SETTINGS:Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHzComputer Input Level: 12%Boosted in Post: +9dBSPECS:Polar Pattern: CardioidFreq Response: 20Hz - 20kHzSensitivity: -23dBMax SPL: 120dBDynamic Range: 94dBA/D & D/A: 24-bit / 48 or 96khz00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:23 - What’s in the Box00:44 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:22 - Specifications01:32 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation) 01:48 - Plosive Test02:04 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test02:23 - Background Noise Test 02:38 - Untreated Room Test02:58 - Mic Resonance Tap Test03:12 - Shock Reiection Test03:30 - Desktop Stand Demo04:20 - Mute Button Test05:01 - Samson Go Mic Comparison05:25 - Razer Seiren V3 Mini Comparison05:51 - HyperX Solocast Comparison06:16 - Logitech Yeti Orb Comparison06:51 - Rode NT USB Mini Comparison07:26 - Neat Bumblebee II Comparison07:55 - Logitech Yeti Nano Comparison08:31 - Audio Technica AT2020 USB-X Comparison09:07 - Sennheiser Profile USB Comparison09:41 - Elgato Wave 3 Comparison10:13 - Shure SM57 Comparison10:52 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison11:30 - Music Test13:51 - Software Walkthrough16:13 - Voice Focus Demo 18:20 - EQ Demo20:27 - De-Esser Demo21:42 - Compressor Demo23:17 - Pros & Cons 24:38 - Overall Thoughts26:00 - Recommendation

Today i review the Neat Worker Bee 2, a budget condenser microphone. This has no switches or filters, it simply offers a cardioid polar pattern and a slight V-shape sound profile. It has a powerful low end, slightly recessed mid section and a clear top end. It does a sub par job at plosive rejection and the shock rejection also leaves a little bit to be desired, so it would have been fantastic for this to come with a shockmount and pop filter, but at the price, I can't complain too much.RECORDING SETTINGS:Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 4th GenConversion: 24-bit / 48kHzGain: +31dBBoosted in Post: +11dBSPECS:Polar Pattern: CardioidFreq Response : 20Hz - 20khzSensitivity: ~ -34.5dBMax SPL: 145dBImpedance: 50-ohms Buy the Neat Worker Bee 2 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/workbee2Buy the Focusrite 18i20 4th Gen - (Affiliate Links)Amazon: https://geni.us/18i204thSweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/18i204thB&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/3DLyvHfThomann: https://thmn.to/thoprod/596531NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.00:00 - Intro / Setup 00:28  - What’s in the Box00:53 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:18 - Specifications01:30 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)01:47 - Plosive Test02:07 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test02:33 - Background Noise Test 02:49 - Untreated Room Test03:11 - Shock Rejection Test 03:31 - Mic Resonance Tap Test03:44 - Mic Comparison Intro04:19 - Neat Worker Bee 1 Comparison04:39 - Neat King Bee 1 Comparison05:02 - Neewer NW700 Comparison05:28 - Mackie EM91c Comparison05:55 - Tascam TM80 Comparison06:17 - MXL 990 Comparison06:43 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison07:09 - sE Electronics X1a Comparison07:36 - Lewitt LCT240 Comparison08:02 - AKG P120 Comparison08:27 - Shure PGA181 Comparison08:49 - Neat King Bee v2 Comparison09:16 - Rode NT1 5th Gen Comparison09:42 - Shure SM57 Comparison10:10 - Earthworks SR117 Comparison10:34 - Neumann U87Ai Comparison11:03 - Music Test12:51  - Pros & Cons14:17 - Overall Thoughts15:42 - Recommendation

Voicing 1 Comparison: https://youtu.be/00Fl2m_J-q0Today i review the Aston Apex, a handheld dynamic. This mic has two different voicings giving you different EQ curves, active electronics giving the mic a very healthy output level, and it offers a unique and robust feeling build quality. The sound is either V-shaped or upper mid focussed depending on the voicing you use. I found that it suffered in two primary areas: plosive rejection and handling noise rejection.RECORDING SETTINGS:Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 4th GenConversion: 24-bit / 48kHzGain: 40dB (+48v Phantom Power On)Boosted in Post: +10dBSPECS:Polar Pattern: CardioidFreq Response : 20Hz - 16khzSensitivity: -62dB to -50dB (depending on active/passive & switch position)Max SPL: 115dB to 147dB (depending on active/passive & switch position)Equivalent Noise Level: 5dBBuy the Aston Apex(Affiliate Link)Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/apexThomann: https://thmn.to/thoprod/594390Buy the Focusrite 18i20 4th Gen - (Affiliate Links)Amazon: https://geni.us/18i204thSweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/18i204thB&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/3DLyvHfThomann: https://thmn.to/thoprod/596531NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.00:00 - Intro 00:26 - What’s in the Box00:44 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:16 - Specifications01:28 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)01:43 - Plosive Test02:03 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test02:21 - Background Noise Test 02:34 - Untreated Room Test02:54 - Shock Rejection Test 03:15 - Mic Resonance Tap Test03:31 - Handling Noise Rejection Test03:51 - Cup the Mic Test04:10 - Voicing Switch Demo (Voice 1 vs. Voice 2)05:33 - Shure SM58 Comparison05:56 - Sennheiser E835 Comparison06:21 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison06:46 - Shure Beta 58a Comparison07:13 - Audix OM3 Comparison07:42 - Mojave MA-D Comparison08:10 - Sennheiser E935 Comparison08:38 - Beyerdynamic TG V70d Comparison09:14 - Audio Technica AT2010 Comparison09:43 - Lewitt MTP350Cm Comparison10:09 - Earthworks SR117 Comparison10:33 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison11:03 - Music Test (voicing 2) 13:03 - Pros & Cons14:41 - Overall Thoughts16:48 - Recommendation

Today I review the new dynamic mic from Audix PDX520 which is a broadcast dynamic, podcast dynamic, streamer dynamic, or studio dynamic, whatever you want it to be. It has a standard dynamic sensitivity, a darker and smoother sound profile with a slight focus on the mids, and two eq switches to adjust the sound (presence boost & high pass filter).  Buy the Audix PDX520 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/pdx520NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.RECORDING SETTINGS:Interface: Focusrite 18i20 4th GenGain: 50dBConversion: 24-bit / 48kHzBoosted in Post: +9dBSPECS:Polar Pattern: CardioidFreq Response :40Hz - 16kHzSensitivity: ~ -56dBV  Max SPL: 144dBImpedance 280 ohms00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:30 - What’s in the Box00:45 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:21 - Specifications01:32 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)01:53 - Plosive Test02:07 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test02:31 - Background Noise Test 02:44 - Untreated Room Test03:03 - Mic Resonance Tap Test03:17 - Shock Rejection Test03:32 - EQ Switch Demo04:45 - Intro to Comparison05:06 - Shure SM58 Comparison05:23 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison05:42 - Rode Podmic Comparison06:00 - Audio Technica AT2040 Comparison06:21 - Rode Procaster Comparison06:41 - sE Electronics Dynacaster Comparison07:05 - Universal Audio SD-1 Comparison07:33 - Aston Stealth Comparison07:57 - Audio Technica BP40 Comparison08:21 - Logitech Blue Sona C omparison08:47 - Heil PR40 Comparison09:07 - Shure SM7b Comparison09:32 - Earthworks Ethos Comparison09:57 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparsion10:21 - Shure SM57 Comparison10:47 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison11:25 - Music Test12:45 - Pros & Cons 14:05 - Overall Thoughts|15:44 - Recommendation

vs. 12 Mics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5L5ggn-qkEToday i review the Audix OM3, a handheld dynamic. This mic offers a bright upper mid and treble region with a tight hypercardioid polar pattern which does a good job at background noise rejection, but a less than stellar job at handling noise rejection. The microphone also has a powerful lowend which can be a little bit over powering in my opinion. RECORDING SETTINGS:Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 4th GenConversion: 24-bit / 48kHzGain: ~45dBBoosted in Post: +10dBSPECS:Polar Pattern: HypercardioidFreq Response : 50Hz - 17khzSensitivity: -56dBImpedance: 290-ohmsMax SPL: ≥144 dBBuy the Audix OM3 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/aom3Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/aom3B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/42b0YyAThomann: https://thmn.to/thoprod/160138Buy the Focusrite 18i20 4th Gen - (Affiliate Links)Amazon: https://geni.us/18i204thSweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/18i204thB&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/3DLyvHfThomann: https://thmn.to/thoprod/596531NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.00:00 - Nonsense00:27 - Intro 00:42 - What’s in the Box01:10 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:35 - Specifications01:47 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)02:06 - Plosive Test02:30 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test02:56 - Background Noise Test 03:10- Untreated Room Test03:30 - Shock Rejection Test 03:48 - Mic Resonance Tap Test03:59 - Handling Noise Rejection Test04:19 - Cup the Mic Test04:42 - Behringer XM8500 Comparison05:03 - Shure SM58 Comparison05:27 - Sennheiser E835 Comparison05:50 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison06:09 - Audix OM2 Comparison06:33 - AKG D5 Comparison06:56 - Shure Beta 58a Comparison07:19 - Mojave MA-D Comparison07:43 - Sennheiser E935 Comparison08:11 - Earthworks SR117 Comparison08:40 - Shure Beta 87A Comparison09:04 - Neumann KMS105 Comparison09:34 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison10:01 - Music Test11:43  - Pros & Cons12:48 - Overall Thoughts14:19 - Recommendation

00:00 - Intro00:19 - Spoken Word Comparison04:19 - Plosive Test (On Grill)05:23 - Plosive Test (3" Distance)06:26 - Handling Noise Test 107:23 - Handling Noise Test 208:12 - Outro

Today I walkthrough, explain, test and review the new Lewitt Connect 2 streaming audio interface. I compare it to the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th gen, test the preamps with the SM7b, demo the D.I. Instrument inputs, test the line level input capability, walk through the clipguard feature, eq settings, denoise capability, and compressor as well. This is an all around fantastic interface for someone who needs a single preamp and instrument input.Buy the Lewitt Connect 2 (Affiliate Links)Amazon: https://geni.us/connect2Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/connect2B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/4kBgVGQThomann: https://thmn.to/thoprod/590334Buy the Shure SM7b (Affiliate Link)Amazon:  https://geni.us/shuresm7bSweetwater:  https://imp.i114863.net/sm7bB&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/3sRWmQbThomann: https://thmn.to/thoprod/129929RECORDING SETTINGS:Mic: Neumann U87 AiConversion: 24-bit / 48kHzGain: 29dBBoosted in Post: +8dBSPECS:USB: Bit Depth: 24-bit, Sampling Rate: 44.1, 48, or 96khzEIN: -129dBV (A-weighted) Gain Range: 0-72dBDynamic Range: 118dB (A)00:00 - Intro / Pricing / Disclosure 00:26 - What’s in the Box00:48 - Build Quality01:20 - Walkthrough of Interface02:24 - Specifications02:51 - Headphone Amp Discussion04:02 - Shure SM7b Mic Test (No Cloudlifter or Fethead)04:53 - Preamp Noise Test05:30 - Connect 2 vs Scarlett 4th Gen06:25 - Line In Test07:30 - Auto Gain Demo08:07 - Denoise Demo09:01 - Compressor Demo09:41 - Clipguard Demo10:20 - Clean / Warm / Vivid Demo11:42 - Mute Button Demo12:11 - D.I. Instrument Input Test14:04 - Pros & Cons17:01 - Recommendation

Today i review the Shure PGA181 an affordable side address condenser. It is very straight forward with only a cardioid polar pattern and no pads or filters. This mic is more of an upper mid focused sound which gives it a punchy character. The self noise on this mic comes in at 22dBA which is kind of high, but seems relatively inline with the competition LCT240 (19dBA), AT2020 (20dBA), 770 ($20dBA), X1a (16dBA), but it is still on the higher side. RECORDING SETTINGS:Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 4th GenConversion: 24-bit / 48kHzGain: +32dBBoosted in Post: +9dBSPECS:Polar Pattern: CardioidFreq Response : 50Hz - 20khzSensitivity: -38dBMax SPL: 138dBSelf Noise: 22dBAImpedance: 120-ohmsBuy the Shure PGA181(Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/pga181Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/pga181B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/43g9RZQBuy the Focusrite 18i20 4th Gen - (Affiliate Links)Amazon: https://geni.us/18i204thSweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/18i204thB&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/3DLyvHfThomann: https://thmn.to/thoprod/596531NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 00:00 - Intro / Setup 00:24 - What’s in the Box00:41 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:05 - Specifications01:16 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)01:35 - Plosive Test01:52 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test02:14 - Background Noise Test 02:27 - Untreated Room Test02:46 - Shock Rejection Test 03:09 - Mic Resonance Tap Test03:39 - Neewer NW700 Comparison03:51 - MXL 770 Comparison04:15 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison04:40 - sE Electronics X1a Comparison05:07 - Lewitt LCT240 Comparison05:37 - AKG P220 Comparison06:04 - Neat King Bee Comparison06:30 - Rode NT1 (5th Gen) Comparison06:58 - Sterling ST181 Comparison07:33 - Shure SM57 Comparison07:58 - Earthworks SR117 Comparison08:24 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison08:50 - Music Test11:15  - Pros & Cons12:20 - Overall Thoughts14:08 - Recommendation

Video & HQ Audio: https://podcastage.com/rev/bumblebee2Today I'm reviewing and demoing the Neat Bumblebee 2, a budget USB condenser mic that I got for under $30. This offers really great sound quality for the price and leans slightly V-shaped with a supportive bass and low mid section and a bit of a boost in the treble and air. You get a single cardioid pattern, a mute button, a headphone output, and a mix dial for computer playback and zero latency monitoring. At $25 or less this is a great deal. At $60 it has some fair competition but stacks up admirably against the alternatives. At $100 I don't think the value proposition is as strong.Buy the Neat Bumblebee II (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/bumblebee2NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.RECORDING SETTINGS:Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHzMic Level: ~12%Boosted in Post: +10dBSPECS:Polar Pattern: CardioidFreq Response: 20Hz - 20kHzSensitivity: -36dBSelf Noise: 14dBA Max SPL: 128dBA/D & D/A: 16 or 24-bit / 44.1-96khz00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:25 - What’s in the Box00:48 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:46 - Specifications01:56 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation) 02:13 - Plosive Test02:27 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test02:47 - Background Noise Test 03:01 - Untreated Room Test03:21 - Mic Resonance Tap Test03:35 - Desktop Stand Demo04:21 - Mute Button Test04:51 - Samson Go Mic Comparison05:16 - Razer Seiren V3 Mini Comparison05:42 - HyperX Solocast Comparison06:08 - Logitech Blue Yeti Orb Comparison06:40 - Rode NT USB Mini Comparison07:11 - Sennheiser Profile USB Comparison07:46 - Audio Technica AT2020 USB-X Comparison08:14 - Shure SM57 Comparison08:43 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison09:14 - Music Test10:34 - Pros & Cons 12:20 - Overall Thoughts14:10 - Recommendation

Support the Channel: http://podcastage.com/supportToday i review the Neumann TLM107, a multipattern condenser with two high pass filters and two pad options. It has a balanced  bass and mid section and then a treble bump which gives the mic a bit of life. It does sound a touch sharp on spoken word but sounds great for the music applications I tried it in. Buy Neumann TLM107 (Affiliate Links)Amazon: https://geni.us/tlm107Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/tlm107B&H: https://bhpho.to/4jJ9QDFThomann: https://thmn.to/thoprod/415384 NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.RECORDING SETTINGS:Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 4th genConversion: 24-bit / 48kHzGain: 37dBBoosted in Post: +8dBSPECS:Polar Pattern: Omni, Wide Cardioid, Cardioid, Hypercardiod, Figure-8Freq Response : 20Hz - 20khzSensitivity: ~ -39dBSelf Noise: 10dBAMax SPL: 153dB (with pad engaged)Impedance: 50-ohmsTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro / Setup  00:19- What’s in the Box00:40 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:25 - Specifications01:39 - Polar Pattern Tone Demo02:37 - Polar Pattern Rotation Demo03:52 - Plosive Test04:04 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test04:25 - Background Noise Test 04:37 - Untreated Room Test03:58 - Shock Rejection Test 05:15 - Mic Resonance Tap Test05:29 - High Pass Filter Demo06:05 - Pad Demo06:30 - Outboard Preamp Demo07:37 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison07:55 - AKG P420 Comparison08:16 - Rode NT2a Comparison08:39 - sE Electronics sE4400a Comparison09:05 - Neumann TLM102 Comparison09:31 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison09:58 - AKG C414 XLII Comparison10:27 - Austrian Audio OC818 Copmarison10:57 - Neumann TLM49 Comparison11:28 - Microtech Gefell UMT70s12:00 - Shure SM57 Comparison12:26 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison12:52 - Music Test14:12  - Pros & Cons16:02 - Overall Thoughts18:09 - Recommendation

Video & HQ Audio: https://podcastage.com/rev/quad2Today I'm reivewing and demoing the Hyperx Quadcast 2, a multipattern USB condenser microphone. This thing offers a nice sound quality, a fairly intuitive operation, a capacitive mute button, and everything you need to start recording. It's a nice improvement over the gen 1 with improved sound quality, A/D and D/A converters and functionality.  Today I review the Fifine AM8, a budget USB/XLR dynamic microphone that only costs around $50. As mentioned this has an XLR & USB output which can be used simultaneously, a 3.5mm headphone jack which offers computer playback and zero latency monitoring, a capacitive mute button, and RGB LIGHTS!!! Sound wise I perceive it as slightly V-shaped where the lower & higher frequencies overpower the mid frequencies, but overall it sounds pretty darn good especially considering the price. There is one flaw with this microphone which makes me only kind of recommend it, the mount which makes the microphone very floppy. Buy the Hyperx Quadcast 2 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/quadcast2 NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below. RECORDING SETTINGS:Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHzMic-Gain: 11:00dBComputer Input Level: 33%Boosted in Post: +7dB SPECS:Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omni, Stereo, Bi-directionalFreq Response: 20Hz - 20kHzSensitivity: -7.5dBA/D & D/A: 16/24-bit / 44.1-96khz 00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:25 - What’s in the Box00:42 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:34 - Specifications01:42 - Operation Walkthrough02:32 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation) 02:51 - Cardioid / Omni / Stereo / Figure-8 Demo04:03 - Plosive Test04:16 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test04:36 - Background Noise Test 04:49 - Untreated Room Test05:09 - Mic Resonance Tap Test05:23 - Desktop Stand Demo06:02 - Mute Button Test06:18 - Does it ASMR Test?07:02 - Samson Go Mic Comparison07:26 - HyperX Solocast Comparison07:53 - HyperX Quadcast Original Comparison08:23 - Blue Yeti Comparison08:55 - Sennheiser Profile USB Comparison09:28 - Audio Technica AT2020 USB-X Comparison09:58 - Elgato Wave 3 Comparison10:30 - Rode NT-USB+ Comparison11:04 - Logitech Blue Yeti X Comparison11:39 - Shure SM57 Comparison12:12 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison12:40 - Music Test15:04 - Pros & Cons 16:29 - Overall Thoughts17:49 - Recommendation

Today I provide spoken word samples of the Focusrite 18i20 4th gen and compare it to the 2nd gen 18i20 as well as the Universal Audio X8 and the UA LA610 MK II preamp, and Warm Audio WA73 EQ preamp. I also explain why I chose this inteface as the device for my reviews. Buy the Focusrite 18i20 4th Gen - (Affiliate Links)Amazon: https://geni.us/18i204thSweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/18i204thB&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/3DLyvHfThomann: https://thmn.to/thoprod/596531As an Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. RECORDING SETTINGS:Mic: Neumann U87 AiConversion: 24-bit / 48kHzGain: 36dBBoosted in Post: +2dB00:00 - Intro / Pricing / Disclosure 01:00 - What's in the Box01:23 - Physical Differences03:10 - Spec Differences (Screenshot)03:35 - AT2020 (2nd vs. 4th) 04:25 - NT1 (2nd vs. 4th)05:20 - SM7b (2nd vs. 4th)06:16 - U87 Ai (2nd vs. 4th)07:00 - Noise Performance (2nd vs. 4th) 07:44 - Universal Audio X8 vs. Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 08:58 - Universal Audio LA610 vs. Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 09:50 - Warm Audio WA73 vs. Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 10:35 - Why I Chose the Focusrite Scarlett Interface? 12:20 - Conclusion

Thanks for an amazing 2024. Simply put there weren't enough reviews to compile a good box throw video, so I figured this would be a fun way to wrap up the year. If this is dumb, let me know and we won't do it again. 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - #5. Shure 565 SD - 19 NOV 2024 01:44 - #4. Warm Audio WA47 - 22 OCT 2024 03:29 - #3. Art Tube MP - 23 JAN 2024 04:22 - #2. Shure Nexadyne- 1 OCT 2024 06:04 - #1. Peluso P414 - 7 NOV 2024 08:09 - Wrap Up

Video & HQ Audio: https://podcastage.com/rev/2024favToday we discuss my favorite audio gear of 2024. I share my favorite microphone that I reviewed this year, my favorite audio interface / preamp I reviewed, and my favorite new production gear that I use in my studio. I would love to hear what your favorite gear of the year is.As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Gear Discussed (Affiliate Links):Neumann BCM104: https://geni.us/bcm104Lewitt Ray: https://geni.us/lraysE Electronics X1a: https://geni.us/sex1aHeritage Audio i73 Pro: https://geni.us/i73pro2RND Portico 5017: https://geni.us/rnd5017 Videos:Neumann BCM104: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC3N_hNk7hELewitt Ray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajqcxyV5wgYsE Electronics X1a: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmWZJ2IebZ8Heritage Audio i73 Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFco7aT22jgRND Portico 5017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H8B3e_s3j4 00:00 - Intro00:23 - Favorite Mics I Reviewed03:53 - Favorite Preamp & Interface I Reviewed05:37 - Favorite Production Gear08:57 - Your Favorite Gear?09:25 - Conclusion

Today we're looking at the Sennheiser ME 2 a relatively affordable lavalier microphone. This offers a brighter character which can be beneficial on the collar or in the center or the chest to maintain some clarity and not sound overly muddy. This mic does have a self noise of 32dBA which is high and the noise can be quite noticeable. Also, you don't get any accessories with this other than the mic clip, so if you want any kind of dead cat or windscreen, you're going to need to buy those separately. Buy the Sennheiser ME 2 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/sennME2Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/me2iiB&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/3DfPot4Thomann: https://thmn.to/thoprod/141903NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.RECORDING SETTINGS:Input: Zoom F2Boosted in Post: +22dBSPECS:Polar Pattern: OmnidirectionalFreq Response : 50Hz - 18kHzSensitivity ~ -35dBNoise: 32dBAMax SPL: 130dBInput Voltage: 10vTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:20 - What’s in the Box00:35 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:08 - Specifications01:16 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)01:33 - Plosive Test01:51 - Background Noise Test 02:05 - Untreated Room Test02:24 - Lav Mic Position Tests03:58 - Camera Internal Mic Comparison05:04 - Different Room Tests06:08 - Portable Recorder Demo06:24 - 3.5mm Interface Demo06:58 - USB Soundcard Demo07:25 - XLR Adapter Demo|07:50 - iPhone Demo08:18 - 3.5mm Computer Input Demo08:40 - Camera Mic Input Demo09:14 - Zoom LMF-2 Comparison 09:39 - Shure MVL Comparison10:05 - Rode Lavalier Go Comparison10:31 - Rode Lavalier 2 Comparison10:59 - Countryman B6 Comparison11:33 - Sanken Cos 11D Comparison12:07 - Shure TL48 Comparison12:50 - Neumann U87 Comparison13:26 - Pros & Cons 14:57 - Overall Thoughts15:46 - Recommendation

Video & HQ Audio: https://podcastage.com/rev/am8Today I review the Fifine AM8, a budget USB/XLR dynamic microphone that only costs around $50. As mentioned this has an XLR & USB output which can be used simultaneously, a 3.5mm headphone jack which offers computer playback and zero latency monitoring, a capacitive mute button, and RGB LIGHTS!!! Sound wise I perceive it as slightly V-shaped where the lower & higher frequencies overpower the mid frequencies, but overall it sounds pretty darn good especially considering the price. There is one flaw with this microphone which makes me only kind of recommend it, the mount which makes the microphone very floppy.Buy the Fifine AM8 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/fifineam8 NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.RECORDING SETTINGS:Conversion: 16-bit / 48kHzGain: 1:30dBBoosted in Post: +6dBSPECS:Polar Pattern: CardioidFreq Response: 50Hz - 16kHzSensitivity: -50dBA/D & D/A: 16-bit / 44.1-48khz00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:21 - What’s in the Box00:43 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:30 - Specifications01:45 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation) 02:01 - Plosive Test02:14 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test02:23 - Background Noise Test 02:46 - Untreated Room Test03:04 - Mic Resonance Tap Test03:16 - Shock Rejection Test03:36 - Mute Button Test04:36 - Desktop Stand Demo05:29 - Samson Go Mic Comparison 05:50 - Samson Q2u Comparison06:16 - Fifine K688 Comparison06:43 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison07:12 - Shure SM58 Comparison07:38 - Audio Technica AT2040USB Comparison08:06 - Shure MV6 Comparison08:36 - Logitech Yeti GX Comparison09:05 - Shure SM7b Comparison09:33 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison10:11 - Music Test11:45 - Pros & Cons 13:54 - Overall Thoughts15:49 - Recommendation

Today I review the Shure MV6 which is a USB Gaming microphone that costs around $150. The big feature of this mic is the DSP (digital signal processing) which gives you the ability to adjust the microphones tone, add a noise remover, use a digital popper stopper, or add a highpass filter. It also includes auto-level in case you don't want to worry about your level. The sound of it is very upper mid, presence, and treble focused so if you dislike that sound, you're probably not going to be in love with this mic. Buy the Shure MV6 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/smv6Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/mv6B&H: https://bhpho.to/4fIQLPwThomann: https://thmn.to/thoprod/599144NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.RECORDING SETTINGS:Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHzGain: +18.5dBBoosted in Post: +2dBFirmware: 1.1.0.10SPECS:Polar Pattern: CardioidFreq Response :50Hz - 15kHzSensitivity: -34.7 dBFSMax SPL: 128dB (USB)A/D & D/A: 24-bit / 48khz00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:19 - What’s in the Box00:40 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:23 - Specifications01:37 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)01:52 - Plosive Test02:12 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test02:29 - Background Noise Test 02:53 - Untreated Room Test03:14 - Mic Resonance Tap Test03:36 - Shock Rejection Test03:53 - Mute Button Test04:05 - Desktop Stand Demo04:59 - Software Walkthrough06:17 - Dark / Bright Tone EQ Demo07:15 - Real Time Denoiser Test08:02 - Digital Popper Stopper Demo08:46 - High Pass Filter Demo09:53 - Samson Go Mic Comparison 10:22 - Fifine K688 Comparison10:46 - Samson Q2u Comparison11:16 - Shure SM58 Comparison11:46 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison12:14 - Audio Technica AT2040USB Comparison12:41 - Elgato Wave 3 Comparison13:06 - Rode Podmic USB Comparison13:41 - Shure MV7 Comparison14:17 - Shure MV7+ Comparison14:50 - Shure SM7b Comparison15:26 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison16:09 - Music Test17:36 - Pros & Cons 19:09 - Overall Thoughts20:43 - Recommendation