Today I review the Blue Raspberry; a travel iOS microphone that records up 24-bit 48kHz. This thing is not only compatible with iOS, but also windows and Mac. Given the limited market for iOS microphones, this is a pretty good option, but if you’re a laptop or desktop user, I think you’re better off getting a standard USB microphone.
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Today I review the Neumann KMS105, one of the best live stage microphones you can buy. This is a super cardioid condenser microphone that extends from 20Hz - 20khz, and provides a very detailed and clear sound while maintaining a smooth and pleasing tone. It also does a admirable job at plosive rejection and handling noise rejection. I also include a comparison to the Audio Technica AT2010, Rode M2, and Shure Beta87a.
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00:00 - Intro / Price
00:32 - Setup
00:49 - What’s in the Box
01:15 - Build Quality
01:45 - Specifications
02:10 - Polar Pattern Test
02:28 - Handling Noise Test
02:40 - Plosive Test
02:48 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:05 - Background Noise Test (Keyboard Test)
03:18 - Comparison to AT2010, M2, and Beta87a
03:55 - Music Test
05:05 - Pros & Cons
06:22 - Overall Thoughts
07:17 - Recommendation
07:58 - Outro
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Today I review a wireless gaming microphone, the Mod Mic Wireless. Full disclosure, this was sent to me by Antlion in order to conduct this review. This mic has great wireless functionality, but in the sound department I think it’s a step backwards from the Mod Mic 4 and 5. This loses all the body that was so appealing in the wired mics from Antlion, and the capsule seems extremely easy to overload. I think if you can get by with a wired gaming mic, you should go with the Mod Mic 4 or Mod Mic 5, they sound a LOT better. But if you absolutely NEED a wireless mic, this does still sound better than many gaming headset’s audio.
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00:24 - Disclaimer / Setup
00:50 - What’s in the Box
01:18 - How to Attach Mod Mic to Your Headphones
01:31 - Build Quality
02:10 - Mute Switch Test
02:20 - Specification
02:46 - Polar Pattern Test
03:02 - Plosive Test
03:14 - Background Noise Test
03:36 - Comparison to Gaming Headset Microphone
04:10 - Comparison to Wired Mod Mic 5
04:50 - Describing the Clipping Issue with the Mic
05:26 - Pros & Cons
07:04 - Recommendation
07:47 - Outro
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Today I review a new USB mic from Sennheiser, the Profile. This thing offers an inoffensive sound that will work for people who don't want to think about audio, but I don't think it sounds amazing. The low end is controlled, the mids are a bit forward but not overly nasally, and the top end is a bit relaxed compared to USB condensers around the same price. The feature set is also really nice if you don't want software on your computer, and the build quality feels great.
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RECORDING SETTINGS:
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Mic Gain: ~2:00
Computer Level: 100%
Boosted in Post: +7dB
SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Freq Response : 20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity: -50dB
Max SPL: 125dB
Equivalent Noise: 34dBA (min gain), / 28dBA (max gain)
Bit Depth: 16/24-bit
Sample Rate: 44.1/48kHz
Headphone Freq Response: 20Hz - 18.5kHz
00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:22 - What’s in the Box
00:43 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:41 - Specifications
01:52 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:11 - Plosive Test
02:24 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:45 - Background Noise Test
03:00 - Untreated Room Test
03:20 - Shock Rejection Test
03:37 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:50 - Mute Button Test
04:05 - Desktop Stand Test
04:35 - Intro to Comparison
05:17 - Razer Seiren Mini Comparison
05:45 - Samson C01u Pro Comparison
06:08 - Blue Snowball Comparison
06:39 - Samson Q2u Comparison
07:08 - Blue Yeti (Original) Comparison
07:43 - Rode NT-USB Mini Comparison
08:08 - Blue Yeti Nano Comparison
08:38 - Elgato Wave 3 Comparison
09:07 - Audio Technica AT2020X-USB Comparison
09:37 - Rode NT-USB+ Comparison
10:03 - Blue Yeti X Comparison
10:39 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
11:04 - Music Test
12:28 - Pros & Cons
13:35 - Overall Thoughts
15:14- Recommendation
19:24 - Outro
#USB #Condenser #MicReview
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Today we check out Rode’s “Broadcast” condenser microphone aptly named the Broadcaster. This thing has a full body in the low endand plenty of clarity which makes for a nice broadcast tone, especially when you throw on a compressor and de-esser. The mic does suffer from plosives, and does lean a bit on the sibilant side though, but all around it’s still a nice spoken word microphone. On the other hand, for music applications, I don’t think it stands out among the other options on the market.
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00:00 - Intro
00:29 - Disclaimers / Price / Setup
00:41 - What’s in the Box
01:04 - Build Quality
01:39 - Specifications
02:05 - Polar Pattern Test
02:26 - Background Noise Test
02:35 - High Pass Filter Test
02:47 - Distance Test
02:55 - Plosive Test
03:04 - Music Test
03:38 - Pros & Cons
04:24 - Overall thoughts
05:25 - Conclusion / Recommendation
06:18 - Outro
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Today we’re looking at a large diaphragm XLR condenser microphone from Shure; the PGA27. This mic has a a significant boost in the presence and air ranges peaking at +7 and +8dB respectively. It also lacks a little bit in the low end which leads this mic to sounding rather top heavy, unless you utilize the proximity effect for your benefit. What do you think of this mic?
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00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Disclaimers / Price / Setup
00:36 - What’s in the Box
00:57 - Build Quality
01:20 - Specifications
01:40 - High Pass Filter Test
01:49 - Polar Pattern Test
02:10 - Background Noise Test
02:17 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:30 - Music Test
03:05 - Pros & Cons
03:38 - Overall thoughts
04:47 - Conclusion / Recommendation
05:15 - Outro
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On this video, I explore the question "Can You Podcast With a Google Chromebook". I test out a few different methods.
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Today I review the new podcast mic from Shure, the MV7x. This is the XLR only version of the MV7, and before you scoff at it, the XLR output sounds 10x better than the XLR output on the original MV7.
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:33 - Setup
00:52 - What’s in the Box
01:12 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:47 - Specifications
02:16 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:37 - Plosive Test
02:48 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:54 - Background Noise Test
03:27 - Untreated Room Test
03:43 - Shock Rejection Test
04:02 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:15 - Foam Windscreen Tonal Impact
04:47 - Intro to Comparison
05:00 - Shure PGA58 Comparison
05:19 - Samson Q2u Comparison
05:42 - Audio Technica AT2040 Comparison
06:01 - Rode Podmic Comparison
06:21 - Audio Techcnica ATR2100x-USB Comparison
06:43 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
07:07 - Shure SM58 Comparison
07:32 - MXL BCD-1 Comparison
08:01 - Samson Q9u Comparison
08:26 - Rode Procaster Comparison
08:52 - Shure MV7 Comparison
09:27 - Shure SM7b Comparison
09:58 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison
10:21 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
11:01 - Music Test
12:18 - Pros & Cons
13:07 - Overall Thoughts
14:59 - Recommendation
16:45 - Outro
#BroadcastDynamic #PodcastMic #MicReview
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Today I review two of the most unique mics I’ve tested to date, the Carbonphone RU-80 and Copperphone Mini. These are effect microphones that make you sound like you are recording in the 1920’s and 1930’s on an AM radio.
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:45 - Setup
01:18 - What’s in the Box
01:31 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:01 - Specifications
02:30 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
03:03 - Plosive Test
03:22 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
04:01 - Background Noise Test
04:34 - Shock Rejection Test
05:04 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
05:27 - Why No More Tests?
05:49 - Music Test
07:20 - Pros & Cons
08:40 - Overall Thoughts
12:00 - Recommendation
12:55 - Outro
#EffectMicrophone #VintageMic #MicReview
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Today we look at the Soyuz Launcher which is a new alternative to the Cloudlifter CL-1, Fethead, or sE Electronics Dynamite. This offers +26dB of gain, and colors the audio as opposed to being transparent.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:11 - Disclosure
00:24 - Pricing
00:31 - Setup for Testing
01:09 - What the Soyuz Launcher Does?
01:34 - Why Would You Need a Soyuz Launcher?
01:57 - What Makes the Launcher Different?
02:25 - What’s in the Box
02:42 - Build Quality / Walk Through of Features
03:03 - Specifications
03:18 - How Much Gain Does it Really Offer?
04:57 - Soyuz Launcher vs. Cloudlifter CL-1
05:38 - Electric Guitar Test
06:36 - Does it Improve the Noise Floor
07:18 - How Does the Launcher Color Your Audio
08:02 - Pros & Cons
09:02 - Overall thoughts
09:27 - Recommendation
09:57 - Outro
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