HQ Audio Of Review: https://podcastage.com/rev/ksm141 Today i review the Shure KSM141, a small diaphragm condenser which offers a controlled low end, a neutral mid section, and a slightly bright treble region. This mic offers two very useful polar patterns and useful high pass filters as well as a max SPL of 164dB. RECORDING SETTINGS: Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz Gain: ~2:30 Boosted in Post: +2dB SPECS: - Polar Pattern: Cardioid / Omni - Freq Response : 20Hz - 20khz - Sensitivity: -37dBV - Self Noise: 14dB - Max SPL: 139dB (159dB with -25dB pad) - Impedance: 150 Ohms - High Pass Filter: 6dB/octave at 115hz; -18dB/octave at 80hz - Phantom power: +48V Buy the Shure KSM141 (Affiliate Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/ksm141 Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/ksm141 B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/3tG6CLF Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/shure_ksm_141_sl.htm?offid=1&affid=2060 Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/42lcWDF Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=2060 NOTE (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 Box 00:52 - Build Quality / Walkthrough 01:27 - Specifications 01:40 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation) 02:33 - Plosive Test 02:54 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 03:22 - Background Noise Test 03:38 - Untreated Room Test 04:03 - Underboom & Overhead Booming Test 04:48 - Shock Rejection Test 05:04 - Mic Resonance Tap Test 05:19 - High Pass Filter Test 05:59 - Pad Test 06:19 - Windscreen Tone Test 06:54 - Intro to Comparison 07:22 - Behringer C2 Comparison 07:51 - Rode M5 Comparison 08:22 - sE Electronics sE8 Comparison 08:57 - Shure SM81 Comparison 09:38 - Beyerdynamic MC930 Comparison 10:08 - Neumann KM184 Comparison 10:44 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison 11:24 - Music Test 12:59 - Pros & Cons 14:16 - Overall Thoughts 15:23 - Recommendation 16:13 - Outro #Studio #SDC #MicReview Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podcastage Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvOU-zTlankT-JjN3ZzvuKA/join Check Out This Stuff TOO: Website: https://www.podcastage.com Giveaways: https://podcastage.com/giveaways Discord: https://www.podcastage.com/discord Merch: https://podcastage.com/store Company Relationship Disclosure: https://podcastage.com/disclosure Personal: https://www.bandrewscott.com My YouTube Setup: https://podcastage.com/studio My Favorite XLR Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favxlr My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=124xhKCowBc

Today I review the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen) USB Audio Interface. This may not be the cheapest interface on the market, but you are getting what you pay for. If you are looking to record high res audio with a low noise floor on a budget, then the Scarlett 2nd Gen series is the way to go. Buy the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen) Global: https://geni.us/2i22nd Buy the Rode NT1 Kit US: http://amzn.to/2i1eWfO UK: http://amzn.to/2i3uFh8 CA: http://amzn.to/2qzk3dz 00:00 - Intro / Pricing 00:25 - Setup / Testing Parameters 00:49 - Difference Between 1st Gen & 2nd Gen 01:15 - What’s in the Box 01:29 - Build Quality 01:47 - Interface Walkthrough / Explained 02:42 - Specifications 02:59 - Preamp Gain Noise Test 03:44 - Windows 10 Test 03:56 - Dynamic Mic Test 04:11 - Instrument Input Test 04:40 - Gen 1 vs Gen 2 (Gain & Latency) 05:50 - Pros & Cons 06:20 - Recommendation 06:56 - Outro My YouTube Kit: https://podcastage.com/studio My Favorite XLR Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favxlr My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using my amazon link, it provides me a small referral fee. For more info check my FAQ page links below. Check the FAQ to see if your question was already answered: http://www.geeksrising.com/faq Vote For The Mics You Want Reviewed: http://www.geeksrising.com/podcastage Check us out, Follow us, & Like us over at: Website: http://www.geeksrising.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/podcastage Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/podcastage Personal Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bandrewsays ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7tw8WRVnJQ