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In this video I share some tests I did to try and hear what the audible benefit of 24-bit is over 16-bit recording. 00:00 - Introduction00:40 - Part I: Theoretical Benefit of 24-Bit Audio01:25 - Part II: Do 16-bit & 24-bit Clip at Different Levels?02:44 - Part III: Recording a Mic at 16-bit and 24-bit04:34 - Part IV: DAW Recording at 16-bit and 24-bit05:36 - Can You Hear a Difference?07:00 - What's the Real Benefit?07:42 - Do You Need to Record in 24-Bit?10:28 - Wrap

Today i review probably the most affordable small diaphragm condensers on the market, the Behringer C2's. These cost $60 for a pair, so essentially $30/each. The sound is surprisingly good for that price, but it's not without it's flaws. On some sound sources the bass and low mids can get out of hand, and the treble boost is a bit artificial and harsh. If you're able to work around these issues, for $30/each, I think they're pretty good.Buy the Behringer C2s (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/behrc2Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/behrc2Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rdSweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4dNOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.00:00 - Intro00:24 - Setup00:44 - What’s in the Box01:08 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:38 - Specifications02:03 - High Pass Filter Off02:27 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)02:45 - Plosive Test03:04 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test03:24 - Background Noise Test 03:44 - Untreated Room Test04:05 - A Few Mic Position Tests04:32 - Shock Rejection Test04:55 - Mic Resonance Tap Test05:16 - Windscreen Tone Test05:50 - High Pass Filter Test06:15 - 10dB Pad Test 06:38 - Intro to Comparison07:06 - Samson C02 Comparison07:29 - Rode M5 Comparison07:57 - sE Electronics sE7 Comparison08:23 - Shure SM81 Comparison08:58 - Beyerdynamic MC930 Comparison09:31 - Neumann KM185 Comparison10:16 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison10:57 - Music Test12:46  - Pros & Cons14:21 - Overall Thoughts17:11 - Recommendation18:23 - Outro

Today I review the brand new NT1 from Rode which offers 32-bit floating point A/D conversion over the USB output. This offers a pretty neutral bass and mids frequency response which means it can get a bit overpowering in the lower frequencies if you're close micing, and then you get a detailed treble sound. It has an impressive self noise of only 4dBa and a max SPL of 142dB. It's a very impressive mic that will serve some people extremely well. Buy the Rode NT1 (5th Gen) (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/nt15thSweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/nt15thBuy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rdSweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4dNOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.00:00 - Demo of 32-Bit Floating Point Recording00:20 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 01:06 - Setup01:27 - What’s in the Box01:53 - Build Quality / Walkthrough02:38 - Specifications03:09 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)03:27 - Plosive Test03:40 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test04:05 - Background Noise Test 04:25 - Untreated Room Test04:45 - Shock Rejection Test05:06 - Mic Resonance Tap Test05:20 - USB vs XLR Output06:17 - Intro to Comparison06:46 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison07:06 - Neat King Bee II Comparison07:30 - Rode NT1a Comparison07:57 - Lewitt LCT440 Comparison08:21 - Rode NT1 (4th) Comparison09:11 - Rode NT2a Comparison09:44 - Shure KSM32 Comparison10:13 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison11:44 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison11:17 - Music Test12:36 - Pros & Cons14:57 - Overall Thoughts17:35 - Recommendation18:39 - Who Is 32 Bit Floating Point For?20:37 - Outro

Today I review a brand new multipattern handheld condenser mic from Lewitt. This thing also has a high pass filter and a -12dB pad, and the huge surprise is the fact that you can unscrew the handle and get a wireless capsule. It does great with handling noise, background noise, plosives, cupping the mic, and it offers that standard Lewitt sound which is very clear and bright. Buy the Lewitt MTP W950 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: n/aSweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/mtpw950Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rdSweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4dNOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:28 - Setup00:48 - What’s in the Box01:23 - Build Quality / Walkthrough02:14 - Specifications02:39 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)03:38 - Plosive Test03:51 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test04:17 - Background Noise Test 04:34 - Untreated Room Test04:54 - Shock Rejection Test05:11 - Handling Noise Rejection Test 05:25 - Mic Resonance Tap Test05:38 - Cup the Mic Test05:55 - Wind Screen Tone Test06:24 - High Pass Filter Test 06:45 - Pad Switch Test07:16 - Intro to Comparison07:41 - Shure SM58 Comparison08:03 - Sennheiser E835 Comparison08:28 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison08:50 - Audio Technica AT2010 Comparison09:12 - Shure Beta 87a Comparison09:41 - Electro Voice RE520 Comparison10:08 - Lewitt MTP 940 CM Comparison10:41 - Earthworks SR314 Comparison11:13 - Neumann KMS105 Comparison11:44 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison12:17 - Music Test13:46 - Pros & Cons14:46  - Overall Thoughts17:03 - Recommendation18:24 - Outro

The Headphone Show Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwR4aIGHa50Today I review the new headset mics from Audio Technica. These things use the ATH-M50x as the platform, and pull the capsule from the AT2020. The headphones are very easy to listen to, and the mic ends up with a lot of the same characteristics of most headset mics. It does sound better than a lot of headset mics, but it still sounds like a headset mic. Buy the ATH-M50xSTS-USB (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/athm50xstsusbSweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/athm50xstsusbBuy the ATH-M50xSTS (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/athm50xstsSweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/athm50xstsBuy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rdSweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4dNOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:26 - Setup00:47 - What’s in the Box01:28 - Build Quality03:12 - Microphone Functionality04:06 - Comfort 04:38 - Specifications05:22 - Headphone Discussion06:14 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)06:33 - Plosive Test06:51 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test07:11 - Background Noise Test 07:31 - Untreated Room Test07:51 - Shock Rejection Test  08:07 - Microphone Mute Test08:31 - EQ-Ing The Mic to Sound Better10:06 - Intro to Comparison10:29 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison11:00 - Sennheiser Game One Comparison11:44 - Audio Technica ATH-M50x-STS-USB Comparison12:14 - Audio Technica BPHS1 Comparison12:51 - Audio Technica BPHS2 Comparison13:24 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison13:51 - Pros & Cons15:32 - Overall Thoughts17:06 - Recommendation19:50 - Outro

Adobe Podcast AI: https://podcast.adobe.comToday I test out Adobe Podcast A.I. to see how it handles mics recorded in untreated spaces, how it handles phone call audio, clipping audio, recordings with too much background noise and a few more things. It's powerful and it has a lot of potential, but I think in it's current iteration it sounds pretty bad. Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):Lewitt MTP W950: n/a Universal Audio LA610 MKII: http://bit.ly/2MBhwLAUniversal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2rSennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 00:00 - Intro00:33 - 1.1: Distance Micing01:21 - 1.2: Phone Voice Memo01:55 - 1.3: Phone Call 02:29 - 1.4: Wrong Side of the Mic03:16 - 1.5: Clipping Audio03:57 - 1.6: Excessive Background Noise04:33 - 1.7: Properly Recorded Audio 05:23 - 2: My Thoughts06:56 - 3: Who Is This For?07:46 - 4: Words of Warning08:37 - 5: Wrap Up10:10 - Outro

Today I review a budget mic, the Presonus M7. This offers a rolled off low end, a forward mid section and a somewhat dull air region. I don't think this mic sounds particularly good on any sound source, and I don't recommend it as a stand alone purchase, but if you're getting it as a part of a kit you can make it work.Buy the Presonus M7 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/prem7Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/preM7Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rdSweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4dNOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:17 - Setup00:38 - What’s in the Box01:07 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:30 - Specifications01:52 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)02:12 - Plosive Test02:26 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test02:51 - Background Noise Test 03:11 - Untreated Room Test03:34 - Shock Rejection Test03:50 - Mic Resonance Tap Test04:04 - Intro to Comparison04:28 - Neewer NW700 Comparison04:48 - Tascam TM80 Comparison05:07 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison05:31 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison06:00 - Music Test07:40 - Pros & Cons08:23  - Overall Thoughts10:57 - Recommendation11:55 - Outro

A quick video demonstrating how your desk and computer monitors can impact your recording and I share a few ways to resolve this issue in your recordings. Gear Used (Affiliate Links)Neumann KM184: https://geni.us/km184Deity Pocket Wireless: https://geni.us/deitypockwireShure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7bFocusrite Scarlett 2i2: https://geni.us/2i32rd00:00 - Intro00:17 - Explanation 01:32 - Solution 1: Facing Away From Desk03:07 - Solution 2: Treat Your Desk (Affordable)04:01 - Solution 3: Treat Your Desk (Expensive)05:13 - Testing With The SM7b06:11 - Takeaways & Lessons 09:49 - Why Did I Make This Video?10:35 - Conclusion  #Recording #DeskSetup #Improvement

Today I review a new budget broadcast dynamic mic, the sE Electronics DCM 3 and DCM 6. The DCM 3 is pretty comparable to other $100 "broadcast" dynamics, but the DCM6 has a built in mic activator which makes it louder than a condenser! Buy the sE Electronics DCM6 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/dcm6Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/dcm6Buy the sE Electronics DCM3 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/dcm3Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/dcm3Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rdSweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4dNOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.RECORDING SETTINGS:Interface: Focusrite 18i20 2nd GenGain: ~8:45Boosted in Post: 3dBBit-Depth: 24-bitSample Rate: 48kHz00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:22 - Setup00:56 - What’s in the Box01:23 - Build Quality / Walkthrough02:05 - Specifications02:46 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)03:06 - Plosive Test03:18 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test03:47 - Background Noise Test 04:11 - Untreated Room Test04:32 - Shock Rejection Test04:48 - Mic Resonance Tap Test05:03 - Foam Windscreen Tone Test05:42 - Intro to Comparison06:09 - Behringer XM8500 Comparison06:28 - Shure SM58 Comparison06:47 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison07:11 - sE Electronics DCM3 Comparison07:30 - Rode Pod Mic Comparison07:50 - Elgato Wave DX Comparison08:15 - Audio Technica AT2040 Comparison08:38 - Presonus PD-70 Comparison09:08 - MXL BCD-1 Comparison09:35 - Shure MV7x Comparison10:08 - sE Electronics Dynacaster Comparison10:46 - Electro Voice RE320 Comparison11:14 - Logitech Blue Sona Comparison11:42 - Shure SM7b Comparison12:13 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison12:39 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison13:26 - Music Test14:58 - Pros & Cons15:47 - Overall Thoughts & Opinions18:28 - Recommendation20:10 - Outro

Today I review a budget pair of small diaphragm condenser and each of these mics costs $50. The microphone has a relatively low sensitivity and a high self noise which can be a problem if you're recording quiet sound sources or recording at great distances. The low end leaves a bit to be desired, and it comes across more mid focused with a grainy upper mid and treble region. Buy the Samson C02 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/samc02Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/c02Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rdSweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4dNOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.00:00 - Intro00:37 - Setup01:05 - What’s in the Box01:29 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:50 - Specifications02:14 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)02:32 - Plosive Test02:44 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test03:03 - A Few Mic Position Tests03:31 - Background Noise Test 03:59 - Untreated Room Test04:16 - Shock Rejection Test04:41 - Mic Resonance Tap Test04:55 - Windscreen Tone Test05:20 - Intro to Comparison05:40 - Rode M5 Comparison06:09 - sE Electronics sE7 Comparison06:34 - Sennheiser E614 Comparison07:01 - Neumann KM184 Comparison07:39 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison08:13 - Music Test09:49 - Pros & Cons11:38 - Overall Thoughts14:30 - Recommendation15:47 - Outro

Today I review a budget $7 usb soundcard, the Sabrent AU-MMSA to see if it's worth it and who it's for. Buy the Sabrent AU-MMSA (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/aummsaDISCLOSURE: As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:08 - Setup00:38 - What’s in the Box00:59 - Build Quality 01:15 - Specifications01:36 - Neewer NW-700 Test02:06 - Behringer XM8500 Test02:28 - Audio Technica AT2020 Test02:53 - Shure SM7b Test03:49 - Stick Microphone Test04:13 - Line Level Input 05:00 - Does it Power Headphones? 05:52 - Pros & Cons07:42 - Who Is It For?08:40 - Outro

If the SM57 were a microphone, it would sound like the M201 TG; that's what Steve Albini's old website said, so I wanted to put them back to back and see how they compare. In the end these are two classic / legendary microphones and you can make great recordings with either. Buy the Shure SM57 Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/sm57Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/sm57Buy the Beyerdynamic M201 TG (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/M201Sweetwater: Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rdSweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d00:00 - Intro to Versus Series00:56 - Build Quality01:45 - Blind Comparison02:36 - Microphone Spoken Word Test (Price / Specs)03:15 - Polar Pattern Tests03:52 - Background Noise Tests04:15 - Distance Tests04:48 - Handling Noise Tests05:15 - Plosive Tests05:39 - Music Tests07:40 - Winner & Use Case Discussion10:05 - Summary 11:20 - Outro