Today we’re looking at the Rode NT2a, a very popular multi pattern, large diaphragm condenser microphone. This mic offers a very detailed and articulate sound, with a pleasing and smooth mid range. The mic is very unforgiving if you’re in a poorly treated room or have lots of background noise.
00:00 - Introduction 00:11 - Pricing 00:51 - Setup for Testing 01:09 - What’s in the Box 01:34 - Build Quality / Walk Through of Features 02:17 - Specifications 02:48 - Polar Pattern Tone Test 03:19 - Polar Pattern 360-Degree Test 04:06 - High Pass Filter Test 04:29 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 04:46 - Plosive Rejection Test 04:57 - Keyboard Background Noise Test 05:13 - Shockmount Test 05:33 - Microphone Tap Test 05:50 - Untreated Room vs. Treated Room 06:14 - NT2a vs NT1a vs NT1 06:58 - Music Test 08:23 - Pros & Cons 09:53 - Overall thoughts 10:40 - Recommendation 11:28 - Outro
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Today I review the DBX 286s, a pre-amp / processor that can make it so your mic doesn't clip when yelling during live streams, help remove line noise / room noise, and just make your audio sound a LOT better!
Additional Specifications: http://dbxpro.com/en-US/products/286s
00:00 - Intro / Setup / Notes
00:45 - What’s in the Box?
00:57 - Build Quality
01:07 - Specifications
01:30 - Walkthrough / Explanation
06:25 - A/B Comparison Processed vs Unprocessed
06:50 - Gain Noise Test
07:29 - Conclusion / Pros & Cons / Recommendation
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Today I review 1byone USB Microphone, a budget mic for your computer or android phone / tablet (Android 5.0 or newer).
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00:00 - Intro / Price
00:28 - Setup / Disclaimers
00:43 - What’s in the Box
01:00 - Build Quality
01:50 - Specifications
01:45 - Polar Pattern Test
02:05 - Background Noise Test
02:15 - Distance Test
02:27 - Windows 10 Test
02:39 - Gain Test
03:26 - Music Test
03:50 - Pros & Cons
04:53 - Recommendation / Conclusion
05:42 - Outro
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My Favorite XLR Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favxlr
My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb
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Today I share my thoughts on diminishing returns and microphones, where the threshold his for dynamic mics and condenser mics, and what you might be getting for the higher price point.
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00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Category 1: Dynamic Microphones
04:33 - Diminishing Returns on Dynamic Microphones
07:03 - Category B: Condenser Microphones
10:14 - Diminishing Returns on Condenser Microphoens
12:19 - Summary
15:04 - Conclusion
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Today I review one of the easiest to listen to condenser mics I’ve ever used, the Shure KSM32. This has an incredibly smooth top end that is soft and non-fatiguing without sounding dark or lifeless. The mic does sound a little undefined on the electric guitar, but the high passes will allow you to clear that right up, and the it’s not very forgiving of the room your in or background noise going on around you. I also include some comparisons to AT2020, NT1, TLM102, OC818, TLM103, and U87 Ai.
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:18 - Setup
00:34 - What’s in the Box
00:55 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:22 - Specifications
01:46 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:06 - Plosive Test
02:16 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:32 - Background Noise Test (Keyboard Test)
02:42 - Untreated Room Test
03:00 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:14 - Shock Rejection Test
03:31 - High Pass Filter Test
04:00 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
04:33 - Rode NT1 Comparison
04:53 - Neumann TLM102 Comparison
05:24 - Austrian Audio OC818 Comparison
05:50 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison
06:19 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
07:01 - Music Test
08:13 - Pros & Cons
09:04 - Overall Thoughts
10:32 - Recommendation
11:17 - 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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In today’s video I walk you through the process of selecting the best microphone for gaming videos, podcasting, voice over, and music. If you want a copy of the flowchart, or if you want to see the mics I suggest in each category head over to http://www.findtherightmic.com
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00:00 - Intro
00:09 - The Frequently Asked Questions
00:24 - What’s the Solution?
00:34 - http://www.findtherightmic.com
00:54 - What I Can’t Help You With
01:24 - Selecting the Right Mic for Podcast
03:04 - Selecting the Right Mic for Gaming Videos
05:25 - Conclusion
05:56 - Outro
Watch XLR vs USB Mics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQOU2oQlH00
Watch Which Polar Pattern is Right For You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-USGst7QqwU
Watch Dynamic vs. Condenser Mics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y01N_L1VA4I
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My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb
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