Today I review the AKG C214, an “entry-level” mic in the C414 family. This microphone has a rather boosted treble and air range giving it a very lively sound, but it sometimes leans towards being sibilant on spoken word, breathy on singing, and a tiny bit shrill or brittle on acoustic guitar. Buy the AKG C214 (Amazon Affiliate) Global: https://geni.us/C214 Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (2nd Gen) (Amazon Affiliate) Global: http://geni.us/2i22nd 00:00 - Intro / Price 00:27 - Disclaimer & Setup 00:46 - What’s in the Box 01:09 - Build Quality 01:35 - Specifications 02:00 - Polar Pattern Test 02:23 - Plosive Test 02:33 - Windscreen Test 02:49 - High Pass Filter Test 03:08 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 03:20 - Background Noise Test 03:30 - Music Test 04:30 - Pros & Cons 04:49 - Overall Thoughts 05:49 - Recommendation 06:29 - Outro Subscribe For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/podcastage?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvOU-zTlankT-JjN3ZzvuKA/join 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: Merch: https://podcastage.com/store Discord: https://discord.gg/dXQUc7v 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=3nbCsglMis0

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Video & HQ Audio: https://podcastage.com/rev/at2020usbx Today I review a new USB mic from Audio Techncia, the 2020USB-X. This is an update to the 2020USB+ and it's offering higher conversion 24-bit/96kHz and it adds a new mute button. It comes with a desktop stand as well which the original did not, but it abandons the standard 2020 mount that the original USB+used in lieu of a 1/4" threading on the bottom. It offers a clear sound that leans into the territory of being a bit harsh, and it picks up a bit more room tone and reflections than I'd prefer. However, in a world of decreasing plug and play mics, it offers a pretty decent sound for those who need the limited functionality. Buy the Audio Technica AT2020USB-X (Affiliate Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/at2020usbx Sweetwater: n/a B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/44A0Pnj Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/audio_technica_at2020usb_x.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. RECORDING SETTINGS: Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz Computer Level: 29% Boosted in Post: +0dB SPECS: Polar Pattern: Cardioid Freq Response : 20Hz - 20kHz Bit Depth: 16/24-bit Sample Rate: 44.1 - 96kHz 00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:24 - What’s in the Box 00:48 - Build Quality / Walkthrough 01:33 - Specifications 01:46 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation) 02:05 - Plosive Test 02:24 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 02:41 - Background Noise Test 02:57 - Untreated Room Test 03:18 - Shock Rejection Test 03:36 - Mic Resonance Tap Test 03:50 - Mute Button Test 04:04 - Desktop Stand Test 04:35 - Intro to Comparison 05:03 - Razer Seiren Mini Comparison 05:32 - Blue Snowball Comparison 06:00 - Samson C01u Pro Comparison 06:28 - Blue Yeti (Original) Comparison 07:00 - Rode NT-USB Mini Comparison 07:26 - Blue Yeti Nano Comparison 07:54 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison 08:28 - Audio Technica AT2500X-USB Comparison 08:57 - Sennheiser Profile Comparison 09:30 - Audio Technica AT2020USB+ Comparison 10:10 - Elgato Wave 3 Comparison 10:42 - sE Electronics Neom Comparison 11:11 - Rode NT-USB+ Comparison 11:35 - Blue Yeti X Comparison 12:11 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison 12:41 - Music Test 14:09 - Pros & Cons 15:49 - Overall Thoughts 17:22- Recommendation 19:00 - Outro #USB #Condenser #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=L8dvkwmi8yY

Today we talk about the Lewitt LCT440 Pure, XLR Condenser Microphone kit. This is a low self noise mic with plenty of clarity and detail, and limited attenuation in the lower frequencies. What do you think of it? Buy the Lewitt LCT440 Global: https://geni.us/lct440 Buy the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen) US: http://amzn.to/2vDFbzK UK: http://amzn.to/2w8O2f6 CA: http://amzn.to/2wKGKfG DE: http://amzn.to/2hbtxsV 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - Disclaimers / Price / Setup 00:40 - What’s in the Box 01:08 - Build Quality 01:37 - Specifications 02:07 - Polar Pattern Test 02:27 - Background Noise Test 02:37 - Proximity / Distance Test 02:48 - Plosive Test 03:07 - Windscreen / Pop Filter Comparison 03:26 - Music Test 04:09 - Pros & Cons 05:05 - Overall thoughts 06:27 - Conclusion / Recommendation 06:57 - 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: Merch: https://podcastage.com/store Discord: https://discord.gg/dXQUc7v 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=H82ukTNFqSY