Aston Spirit Mic Review / Test (Compared to AT2020, Origin, AKG C414 XLS)
Today I review the Aston Spirit, a multi-pattern condenser microphone from Aston Microphones. This is a “modern” sounding mic that is popular because it offers a clear, detailed, and articulate sound. I also include a comparison to the Audio Technica AT2020, Neat King Bee, Aston Origin, Shure KSM44a, and AKG C414 XLS.
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On episode 127 of the BSP, I talk about how tags on youtube impact your search and discover, new copyright identification and take down tools, youtube funding news organizations, youtube incognito mode coming to android, New Macbook Pros & Apple eGPU, the FBI arresting a former Apple Engineer, Apple passcode still able to be brute forced, and License plate tracking at malls.
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00:00 - Intro
00:36 - Tags on YouTube No Longer Matter for Search & Discovery
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0N6nC7heqc
04:45 - New Copyright Takedown Tools
* https://youtube-creators.googleblog.com/2018/07/helping-creators-protect-their-content.html
09:17 - YouTube Funding News Organizations
* https://youtube.googleblog.com/2018/07/building-better-news-experience-on.html
14:30 - YouTube Incognito Mode Coming to Android
15:30 - New Macbook Pros & eGPU
* https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/01/04/apple-t2-chip-in-imac-pro-takes-control-of-boot-security-facetime-camera-functions-previously-managed-by-cpu
* https://www.macworld.com/article/3245764/macs/the-t2-chip-makes-the-imac-pro-the-start-of-a-mac-revolution.html
20:27 - FBI Arrests Ex Apple Engineer
23:51 - Apple Fixes Password Cracking Tool & It’s Bypassed Immediately
24:43 - License Plate Tracking at the Mall
* https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/07/california-shopping-centers-are-spying-ice-contractor
26:15 - Commenter Calling me Out & Keeping me Honest
28:18 - Chicago Transit, Disney Land, & Disney World using Facial Recognition
29:10 - Ask Bandrew
29:40 - Email 1
30:11 - What do you do with all the mics?
30:38 - Do you consider selling your microphones?
32:04 - Do you have a closet full of microphones?
33:18 - How much have you spent on microphones?
32:45 - Email 2
33:25 - How should I process my audio in OBS?
36:08 - Email 3
36:23 - If you got the RE20 first, would you like it more than the SM7b?
Outro
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AUDIO GEAR:
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Today I review the ModMic USB and ModMic Uni and also do a comparison to a gaming headset (Sennheiser Game One). The mics allow you to turn any headphones into a gaming headset, but they do not provide audio that sounds much better than a standard gaming headset. Therefore, if you just want to use your favorite headphones for gaming, then it works great. But if you want this for podcasting, or high quality live stream audio, you’d be better served with a standalone mic.
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00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Pricing
00:37 - FTC Disclosure
00:45 - Setup for Tests
01:15 - What’s in the Box
01:42 - ModMic USB Build Quality
02:21 - ModMic Uni Build Quality
02:55 - ModMic USB Specifications
03:32 - ModMic Uni Specifications
03:55 - ModMic USB Uni Directional vs Omni Directional
04:11 - ModMic USB Polar Pattern Test
04:39 - ModMic Uni Polar Pattern Test
04:56 - Plosive Test
05:24 - ModMic USB Background Noise Test
05:42 - ModMic Uni Background Noise Test
06:14 - Gaming Headset vs. ModMic
06:53 - Pros & Cons
07:23 - Recommendation
08:45 - Outro
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I receive questions about upgrading mics because they are distorting, but in most cases they just aren't set up properly. In this video I demonstrate the setup process with OBS but these procedures are transferable to any Digital Audio Workstation that you use.
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00:00 - It's NOT The Mic, It's YOU
00:21 - Using a Cheap Mic & Free Filters
00:36 - Step 1: Set Your Input Level Properly
01:49 - Step 2: Add a Gain Filter
02:18 - Step 3: Add a Limiter
02:41 - Step 4: Add a Compressor
03:17 - Quick Clarification
03:46 - 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 great handheld condenser microphone which is a great option for live use. The MTP 350 CM has a very controlled low-end due to a 200hz high pass filter, an articulate mid section and a airy and open top end. The handling noise rejection and background noise rejection is top notch, although the plosive rejection leaves a bit to be desired. I also include a comparison the the Shure SM58, Audio Technica AT2010, sE Electronics V7, Shure Beta 87a, Rode M2, Lewitt MTP 940 CM, and the Neumann KMS105.
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:25 - Setup
00:41 - What’s in the Box
01:06 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:34 - Specifications
01:57 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:18 - Handling Noise Test
02:29 - Plosive Test
02:50 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:08 - Background Noise Test (Keyboard Test)
03:24 - Untreated Room Test
03:37 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:50 - Windscreen Demonstration
04:15 - Cupping the Mic Test
04:44 - Shure SM58 Comparison
05:24 - Audio Technica AT2010 Comparison
05:47 - sE Electronics sE V7 Comparison
06:11 - Shure Beta 87a Comparison
06:36 - Rode M2 Comparison
07:03 - Lewitt MTP 940 CM Comparison
07:36 - Neumann KSM105 Comparison
08:09 - Music Test
09:22 - Pros & Cons
10:35 - Overall Thoughts
12:07 - Recommendation
13:32 - Outro
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In today's video, I compare the MXL-770 & MXL-990 to determine Which Microphone is Better. I share my opinion; now it's your turn. Let me know in the comments which microphone you prefer.
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