Video & HQ Audio: https://podcastage.com/rev/micreator Today I review a new USB mic from Austrian Audio; the MiCreator. This is a USB mic that also expands to allow you to add an additional input (instrument, second mic capusle, or lav mic kit). The sound is fairly balanced with a controlled low end a slightly more midfocused sound due to no significant cuts, and then a relatively smooth upper frequency range. Buy the MiCreator (Affiliate Link) Amazon: B&H Photo: 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 Gain: High Computer Level: 26.7% (4dB) Boosted in Post: +0dB SPECS: Polar Pattern: Super Cardioid Freq Response : 20Hz - 20kHz Sensitivity -35dBFS (low) / -15dBFS (high) Equivalent Noise Level: 22dB SPL (A) Max SPL: 130 dB SPL (low gain) Bit Depth: 24-bit Sample Rate: 48kHz 00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:28 - What’s in the Box 01:02 - Build Quality / Walkthrough 02:33 - Specifications 02:43 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation) 03:02 - Plosive Test 03:19 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 03:40 - Background Noise Test 03:57 - Untreated Room Test 04:18 - Shock Rejection Test 04:34 - Mic Resonance Tap Test 04:51 - Demo of Sattelite 05:44 - Intro to Comparison 06:14 - Blue Yeti Comparison 06:46 - Audio Technica AT2020USB-X Comparison 07:18 - Sennheiser Profile USB Comparison 07:54 - Samson G-Track Pro Comparison 08:41 - Blue Yeti X Comparison 09:26 - Rode NT-USB+ Comparison 10:00 - Rode NT1 5th Gen Comparison 10:38 - Austrian Audio OC818 Comparison 11:30 - Neumann U87 Ai Copmarison 12:10 - Instrument Input Test 14:01 - Microphone Music Test 15:43 - Pros & Cons 17:13 - Overall Thoughts 18:47 - Recommendation 21:37 - 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=Mw2HjdvMJZg

Today I review a very versatile small diaphragm condenser that would be a great beginner option. The LCT 140 is relatively affordable, has a built in pad, high pass, and high shelf. The downside is the build quality leaves a bit to be desired and it has a 20dBA self noise, so if you’re recording quiet sound sources, you may need to take that into account. HQ Audio Of Review: https://podcastage.com/rev/lct140air Buy the Lewitt LCT 140 Air (Affiliate Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/lct140air Sweetwater: N/A Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below. 00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:25 - Setup 00:41 - What’s in the Box 01:05 - Build Quality / Walkthrough 02:04 - Specifications 02:33 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation) 02:54 - Plosive Test 03:19 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 03:40 - A Few Mic Position Tests 04:11 - Background Noise Test 04:30 - Untreated Room Test 05:07 - Shock Rejection Test 05:25 - Mic Resonance Tap Test 05:40 - Windscreen Tone Test 06:13 - High Pass / High Shelf Test 07:13 - Pad Test 07:39 - Intro to Comparison 08:02 - Rode M5 Comparison 08:29 - Beyerdynamic TGI53 Comparison 08:55 - Sennheiser E614 Comparison 09:27 - sE Electronics sE8 Comparison 10:13 - Oktava MK012 Comparison 10:47 - Neumann KM185 Comparison 11:26 - sE Electronics RN17 Comparison 12:06 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison 12:47 - Music Test 14:07 - Pros & Cons 15:01 - Overall Thoughts 17:23 - Recommendation 18:08 - Outro #StudioMic #SDC #MicReview Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podcastage Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvOU-zTlankT-JjN3ZzvuKA/join Subscribe For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/podcastage?sub_confirmation=1 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 Check the Frequently Asked Questions: https://podcastage.com/faq Vote For What You Want Reviewed: https://podcastage.com/vote NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using an affiliate link, it provides me a small referral fee. As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below. 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 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzY7A5gHlL4