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Today I review the best budget interface I have tested up through today; the Behringer UMC22. I also provide a fix/solution to audio coming out of one speaker / headphone. If you’re on a tight budget and only need a single XLR input, I absolutely recommend this thing.
Buy the Behringer UMC22 (Affiliate)
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Buy the Rode NT1 Kit (Affiliate)
Amazon: http://geni.us/rodent1
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/495rn
00:00 - Intro / Setup / Notes
00:41 - What’s in the Box
00:52 - Build Quality
01:10 - Walk Through of Features (How To Use)
02:19 - Specifications
02:39 - How to Fix Audio Coming from One Headphone / Speaker
03:10 - Preamp Gain Noise Test
03:48 - Dynamic Mic Test
04:03 - Recording Latency
04:26 - D.I. Instrument Test
05:05 - Pros & Cons
05:49 - Recommendation
06:38 - Outro
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My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb
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Today I walkthrough, explain, test and review the new Focusirte Scarlett 2i2 4th gen. I compare it to the 2i2 3rd gen, test the preamps with the SM7b, demo the D.I. Instrument inputs, test the line level input capability and demo the new Air Circuit.
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Amazon: https://geni.us/2i24th
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/2i24th
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Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_4th_generation.htm?offid=1&affid=2060
Buy the NT1 5th Gen (Affiliate)
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Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/nt15th
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Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/rode_nt1_5th_generation_black.htm?offid=1&affid=2060
Buy the Shure SM7b (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/shuresm7b
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Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/shure_sm_7b_studiomikro.htm?offid=1&affid=2060
RECORDING SETTINGS:
Mic: Rode NT1 5th Gen
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: ~11:00
Boosted in Post: +8dB
SPECS:
USB: Bit Depth: 24-bit, Sampling Rate: 44.1-192khz
EIN: -127dBV (A-weighted)
Gain Range: 69dB
+48v Phantom Power
00:00 - Intro / Pricing / Disclosure
00:31 - What’s in the Box
00:45 - Build Quality
01:08 - Walkthrough of Interface
02:33 - Specifications
03:31 - Shure SM7b Mic Test (No Cloudlifter or Fethead)
04:35 - Air Circuit Demo
06:07 - Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen vs 4th Gen
07:43 - Preamp Gain Noise Test
08:18 - Line In Test
09:09 - Auto Gain Demo
10:02 - Clip Safe Demo
10:43 - D.I. Instrument Input Test
13:11 - Pros & Cons
15:09 - Recommendation
17:24 - Outro
#Focusrite #AudioInterface #InterfaceReview
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Today i review the sE Electronics V2 Switch, a new budget dynamic mic that comes in at around $50. This thing has a great sound that is controlled in the lowend, forward in the upper mids but not overdone, and somewhat tame in the treble and air. The one big draw back to this in my opinion is the handling noise which is improved greatly on the sE V7 which is 2x the price.
RECORDING SETTINGS:
Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: ~3:30
Boosted in Post: +5dB
SPECS:
- Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
- Freq Response : 50Hz - 16khz
- Sensitivity: -51dB
- Impedance: 630 Ohms
Buy the sE Electronics V2 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/sev2
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/sev2
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Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
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Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=2060
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00:00 - Intro / Setup
00:31 - What’s in the Box
01:06 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:30 - Specifications
01:41 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
01:59 - Plosive Test
02:20 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:49 - Background Noise Test
03:07 - Untreated Room Test
03:25 - Shock Rejection Test
03:41 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:55 - Handling Noise Test
04:06 - Cup the Mic Test
04:29 - On Off Switch Test
04:43 - Intro to Comparison
05:09 - Behringer XM8500 Comparison
05:32 - Shure SM48 Comparison
05:55 - Mackie EM89d Comparison
06:21 - Lewitt MTP250DM Copmarison
06:49 - Sennheiser E835 Comparison
07:19 - Shure SM58 Comparison
07:56 - sE Electrtonics sE7 Comparison
08:31 - Audio Technica AT2010 Comparison
09:06 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
09:36 - Music Test
11:05 - Pros & Cons
12:05 - Overall Thoughts
13:41 - Recommendation
15:24 - Outro
#Budget #Dynamic #MicReview
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Today I review the Lauten Audio LA220. This is a large diaphragm FET condenser microphone, that is a utilitarian workhorse. It offers a smooth and even sound to it that works great for spoken word and singing as well as acoustic guitar. I also compare it to the Rode NT1, Neewer NW7000, Audio Technica AT2020, and Sennheiser MK4.
HQ Audio Of Review: https://podcastage.com/rev/la220
Buy the Lauten Audio LA220
Amazon: https://geni.us/la220
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Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d
00:00 - Intro
00:07 - Price
00:20 - Disclosure
00:28 - Setup
00:43 - What’s in the Box
00:59 - Build Quality
01:34 - Specifications
01:57 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:19 - Plosive Test
02:29 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:48 - Background Noise Test (Keyboard Test)
03:04 - Untreated Room Test
03:17 - High Pass / Low Pass Filter Switch Demo
04:01 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:12 - Desk Bump & Boom Arm Bump Rejection Test
04:37 - Neewer NW7000 Comparison
05:05 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
05:29 - Rode NT1 Comparison
05:48 - Sennheiser MK4 Comparison
06:09 - Roswell Mini K-47 Comparison
06:27 - Music Test
07:30 - Pros & Cons
08:35 - Overall Thoughts
10:17 - Recommendation
10:48 - Outro
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Today I review a budget lav mic, the Speedlink SL-8691-SBK-01Spes Clip-on Microphone. The build quality is nice, but the sound quality is only usable on tablets and portable recorders. I would recommend a neewer lav mic over this any day.
00:00 - Intro / Setup / Disclaimers
00:38 - What’s in the Box?
00:55 - Build Quality
01:17 - Specifications
01:31 - Polar Pattern & Background Noise Test
01:48 - Neewer Lav Mic Comparison
02:03 - Windows 10 Motherboard Test
02:15 - Camera Mic Input Test
02:32 - Portable Recorder Test (Zoom H1)
02:45 - Tablet Test (iPad)
03:07 - Conclusion / Outro
Buy the Speedlink Spes Clipon Microphone
Global: https://geni.us/speedlink
Buy the Neewer Lav Mic
US: http://amzn.to/2qHpN6l
UK: http://amzn.to/2qHmQ5y
CA: http://amzn.to/2qGFjLv
Buy the Zoom H1
US: http://amzn.to/2rKRNpV
UK: http://amzn.to/2skxTij
CA: http://amzn.to/2sktagT
Buy a TRRS Splitter
US: http://amzn.to/2qGr8X7
UK: http://amzn.to/2rwwjvM
CA: http://amzn.to/2qGMPpI
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
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Today we look at my youtube / podcast / streaming studio setup from microphone, to headphones to cameras to keyboard. Please keep in mind, this is complete overkill, and you DO NOT need this type of setup to make content. You can easily get by with a $50 webcam and $50 microphone.
For more information check out https://www.podcastage.com/studio
00:00 - Intro
00:56 - Audio Recording (Podcast / Voiceover)
03:36 - Audio Playback (Critical Listening)
04:35 - Camera Gear (Video / Live Streaming)
06:36 - Guitar Gear
08:48 - Computers & Peripherals
09:42 - Reminder About Gear & Content
10:11 - Outro
LINKS MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS
AUDIO
Neumann U87 Kit: https://imp.i114863.net/9kGM5
Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b
Stedman Proscreen 101: https://geni.us/ps101
Mogami XLR Cables: https://geni.us/mogami
OC White Ultima Pro: https://www.ocwhite.com/broadcast-arms/proboom-ultima/proboom-ultima-lp-mic-booms.html
Universal Audio LA610 MKII: https://imp.i114863.net/Do0Ld
Universal Audio X8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Focusrite 18i20: https://geni.us/18i202nd
Furman M-8x2: https://geni.us/M8x2
Audimute Treatment: https://www.audimute.com/
Neumann KH80: https://imp.i114863.net/vMzZv
Isoacoustics Stands: https://geni.us/isostand
Modi Multibit: https://geni.us/multibit
THX AAA 789: https://drop.com/buy/drop-thx-aaa-789-linear-amplifier
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650
VIDEO:
Canon 90d: https://geni.us/c90d
Canon 70d: https://geni.us/c70d
Go Pro Hero 7: https://geni.us/gph7
El Gato Cam Link: https://geni.us/egcam
Sigma 18-35 f1.8: https://geni.us/s1835
Canon 10-18: https://geni.us/can1018
Canon 24: https://geni.us/can24
Canon 50: https://geni.us/can50
K&F Tripod: https://geni.us/kftripod
El Gato Desktop Mount: https://geni.us/egmount
Neewer Flexible Panels: https://geni.us/newfoldlight
Soft Box Light: https://geni.us/limolight
GUITAR:
Boss TU3: https://geni.us/btu3
Ditto Looper: https://geni.us/ditloop
Friedman Dirty Shirley: https://geni.us/dirtyshirley
Avalanche Run: https://geni.us/avrun
Marshall DSL15H: https://geni.us/dsl15h
Box of Doom Iso Cab: https://www.theboxofdoom.com/brands/box-of-doom/
COMPUTERS:
iMac: https://www.apple.com/
13” Monitor: https://geni.us/elecrowmon
Keychron K2: https://geni.us/k2blue
MX Master 2S: https://geni.us/mx2s
Apple Magic Trackpad: https://www.apple.com/
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Today I do a tour of my studio setup for Youtube & Podcasts. I talk about the audio gear, video gear, computer gear, and miscellaneous tools I have on my desk.
Buy the Shure SM7B
US: http://amzn.to/2vNFre5
UK: http://amzn.to/2iLW0pH
CA: http://amzn.to/2emW6Pr
DE: http://amzn.to/2vwlIUR
Buy the Cloudlifter CL-1
US: http://amzn.to/2urzfLn
UK: http://amzn.to/2tFooyz
CA: http://amzn.to/2uuTOFa
DE: http://amzn.to/2wWvU9y
Buy the Arturia Audiofuse
US: http://amzn.to/2sISHmS
UK: http://amzn.to/2tcvbMx
CA: http://amzn.to/2sIOYWk
DE: http://amzn.to/2etDUYb
Buy the DBX286s
US: http://amzn.to/2tKn9Ov
UK: http://amzn.to/2taMmA2
CA: http://amzn.to/2tKnPU3
DE: http://amzn.to/2nLo3Vj
Buy the Rode PSA1
US: http://amzn.to/2BHwHha
UK: http://amzn.to/2FQaUS9
CA: http://amzn.to/2E2fDE5
DE: http://amzn.to/2GTk1mH
Buy the Canon T6i
US: http://amzn.to/2Bb4UVa
UK: http://amzn.to/2BXrc9P
CA: http://amzn.to/2nOH5dg
DE: http://amzn.to/2BWHW0P
Buy the Canon 10-18mm Lens
US: http://amzn.to/2nFbxre
UK: http://amzn.to/2BIezUf
CA: http://amzn.to/2nNXNtl
DE: http://amzn.to/2E67HSo
Buy the Rode Video Mic Pro R+
US: http://amzn.to/2nFbWKg
UK: http://amzn.to/2FOhbho
CA: http://amzn.to/2E4ibxk
DE: http://amzn.to/2E5vhyo
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
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Buy the Blue Icicle
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UK: http://amzn.to/2etJKIK
CA: http://amzn.to/2vNYncP
DE: http://amzn.to/2enzH4C
Buy the Behringer UM2
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UK: http://amzn.to/2oK6kzg
CA: http://amzn.to/2oqFlW2
DE: http://amzn.to/2wn3uEl
XLR to USB Cable: http://amzn.to/1QCXZU8
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Today I review the Zoom ZDM-1 Budget Podcasting Microphone. This kit has a dynamic mic, headphones, XLR cable, mic stand, and windscreen. The microphone has a clear sound with a fairly controlled low end which can get a touch wooly in the low mids if you get too close. It also suffers from plosives and shocks, but does a great job at background noise rejection. All round for $120 the mic sounds pretty great.
I also compare it to the SM58, sE V7, Rode Podmic, MXL BCD-1, Sontronics Podcast Pro, Shure SM7b, and Electro Voice RE20
HQ Audio Of Review: https://podcastage.com/rev/zdm1
Buy the Zoom ZDM-1 Kit (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/zdm1
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/2PxdM
Buy the Pop Filter Used (Stedman Proscreen 101) (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/ps101
Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d
00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:28 - Setup
00:44 - What’s in the Box
01:29 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:56 - Specifications
02:15 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:35 - Plosive Test
02:53 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:09 - Background Noise Test
03:26 - Untreated Room Test
03:40 - Shock Mount Bump Test
03:59 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:13 - Windscreen Tone Test
04:48 - Shure SM58 Comparison
05:40 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
06:18 - Rode Podmic Comparison
06:51 - MXL BCD-1 Comparison
07:25 - Sontronics Podcast Pro Comparison
08:02 - Shure SM7b Comparison
08:52 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison
09:56 - Music Test
11:28 - Pros & Cons
13:04 - Overall Thoughts
15:38 - Recommendation
16:42 - Outro
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My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb
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