Shure MV7 USB/XLR Mic Review / Test (Compared to SM7b, Podmic, Q2u, SM58)
Today I review the USB Version of the SM7b, kind of…the MV7. This is a USB microphone which also has an XLR output which can be run simultaneously. It has basic DSP processing as well. If you’re looking for a USB Dynamic mic and $250 is your budget, I think it can sound great, and has some backup functionality via the XLR output if you run it to an external recorder. Also, the microphone is made in China.
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Today I review the Audio-Technica AT4040, a large diaphragm XLR condenser mic. This thing has a relatively neutral frequency response up through 2kHz where you start to see contouring leading to a boosted presence and air boost with a cut around 9kHz. Overall this thing has a pronounced proximity effect, but at a 3-6 inches you’ll find a smooth frequency response with nice boosted high frequencies without any stand out harsh frequencies except for the occasional sibilance.
PodcastMic Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLtb4hdb-6c
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00:00 - Intro / Price
00:40 - Setup / Disclaimers
00:57 - What’s in the Box
01:14 - Build Quality
01:53 - Specifications
02:11 - High Pass Filter Test
02:25 - Polar Pattern Test
02:36 - Pop Filter Test
02:49 - Background Noise Test
02:56 - Distance Test
03:07 - Music Test
03:29 - Pros & Cons
04:15 - Conclusion
04:47 - Recommendation
05:03 - Outro
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Today I review the budget shotgun microphone from Audio Technica, the ATR6550. This microphone is powered by a single AA battery, has a Normal (Cardioid) and Tele (Super Cardioid) mode, and one of the highest noise floors I have ever heard on any microphone.
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00:00 - Intro / Price (Tele Mode)
00:26 - Disclaimer & Setup
01:01 - What’s in the Box
01:34 - Build Quality
02:30 - Specifications
03:11 - Windscreen / No Windscreen / Voice Over Test
03:29 - Comparison of the Modes (Normal / Tele)
04:00 - Polar Pattern Test
04:31 - Distance Test
04:44 - Background Noise Test
04:59 - Camera’s Internal Mic Test
05:20 - Camera’s 3.5mm Mic Input Test (Far)
05:41 - Camera’s 3.5mm Mic Input Test (Close)
06:03 - USB Soundcard Mic Input Test
06:20 - Zoom H1 Mic Input Test
06:36 - Rode VXLR+ into 18i20 Test
06:58 - Comparison to Other Shotgun Mic ($30)
07:45 - Pros & Cons (Normal Mode)
08:16 - Overall Thoughts
08:26 - Recommendation
08:54 - Outro
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Today I review an affordable condenser mic, the Avantone CK-6 Classic. This mic has a controlled low end with a gooey low mid section and a more midforward sound with an apparent top end that does sound a bit recessed compared to similar priced mics. The big draw back to this mic is the ringing and resonance of it, so if you touch this mic it will ring like a bell.
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:18 - Setup
00:38 - What’s in the Box
01:12 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:52 - Specifications
02:17 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:37 - Plosive Test
02:54 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:14 - Background Noise Test
03:36 - Untreated Room Test
03:51 - Shock Rejection Test
04:12 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:46 - High Pass Filter Test
05:14 - Intro to Comparison
05:27 - Neewer NW700 Comparison
05:50 - Neat Worker Bee Comparison
06:17 - MXL V67G Comparison
06:43 - Audio Technica AT2020 Copmarison
07:13 - Blue Ember Comparison
07:36 - AKG P120 Comparison
08:00 - Lewitt LCT440 Compariswon
08:32 - Rode NT1 Comparison
09:07 - Lauten Audio LA220 Comparison
09:42 - Soyuz SU-23 Comparison
10:17 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
11:17 - Music Test
12:24 - Pros & Cons
13:30 - Overall Thoughts
16:16 - Recommendation
17:26 - Outro
#AffordableMic #Avantone #MicReview
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Today I review a budget dynamic mic which costs between $70 and $80, the Fifine K688. This is an XLR & USB mic with zero latency monitoring and it offers a pretty decent sound. The main draw back to this is how resonant and hollow sounding it is.
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RECORDING SETTINGS:
Conversion: 16-bit / 48kHz
Mic Gain: ~2:00
Computer Level: 100%
Boosted in Post: +3dB
SPECS:
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Freq Response : 70Hz - 15kHz
- Sensitivity: -58dB
- Max SPL: 130dB
- Bit Depth / Sample Rate: 16-bit/44.1k-48kHz
00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:25 - What’s in the Box
00:46 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:24 - Specifications
01:32 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
01:51 - Plosive Test
02:06 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:30 - Background Noise Test
02:47 - Untreated Room Test
03:07 - Shock Rejection Test
03:25 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:37 - Windscreen Tone Impact Test
04:05 - Mute Button Noise Test
04:24 - XLR vs. USB Output
04:59 - Intro to Comparison
05:27 - Maono PD100 Comparison
05:55 - Tonor TD510 Comparison
06:23 - Maono HD300t Comparison
06:47 - Samson Q2u Comparison
07:17 - Audio Technica ATR2100x-usb Comparison
07:49 - Samson Q9u Comparison
08:23 - Shure MV7 Comparison
08:53 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
09:23 - Music Test
10:15 - Pros & Cons
12:01 - Overall Thoughts
13:43 - Recommendation
15:04 - Outro
#Budget #USB #MicReview
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Today we are looking at the new Motu M2 2x2 USB-C Audio Interface. This thing offers 32-bit floating point, 192khz sample rate, +60dB of gain, an EIN of -129.5dBu, Loopback functionality for podcasters and streamers, an On/Off button, and individual phantom power on/off buttons per channel. Pretty much, this is the best audio interface under $200 that I’ve ever come across.
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00:00 - Intro / Pricing
00:22 - Signal Chain for Testing
00:40 - What’s in the Box
01:10 - Build Quality
01:28 - Walkthrough of Features
02:44 - Specifications
03:08 - Loopback Functionality
04:55 - Preamp Gain Noise Test
05:42 - Dynamic Mic Test
06:32 - Latency Test
07:31 - Instrument Input (D.I.) Test
08:26 - Pros & Cons
11:46 - Recommendation
12:27 - Outro
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Buy the Blue Yeti
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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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Today I review the SMM-205, a super cheap budget microphone. This thing costs under $10 and can plug directly into your computers mic input, or a portable recorder, or an audio interface. But is this thing even worth the $8 that it costs? Can it be used for gaming, youtube, or interviews? I don't think so.
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00:00 - Intro / Price
00:25 - Set up for Review
00:39 - What’s in the Box
00:49 - Build Quality / Features
01:20 - Specifications
01:34 - Polar Pattern Test
01:42 - Background Noise Test
01:52 - Distance Test
01:57 - Device Compatibility Sound Tests
02:42 - Music Test
03:22 - Thoughts / Recommendation
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Today, I answer a frequently asked question, “What’s the best gain setting” or “What gain should I set my blue yeti to”, by providing you an explanation of what level you should hit when recording, what factors impact your gain requirements, and the downfalls of setting your gain too high or too low.
Preamp Gain: http://www.neumann.com/homestudio/en/how-to-set-up-your-preamp
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00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Part 1.0: What is gain
01:34 - Part 2.0: What is the best gain setting?
01:46 - Part 2.1: Factors that Impact Gain Requirements
02:46 - Part 2.2: What level should you record at?
03:57 - Part 2.3: How to set your microphone’s gain?
05:03 - Part 3.0: How does gain affect your sound?
05:34 - Part 3.1: Setting your gain too high
06:07 - Part 3.2: Setting your gain too low
06:47 - Part 3.3: Setting your gain just right
07:08 - Outro
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