Audio Technica AT2040 Dynamic Mic Review / Test (vs. Podmic, SM7b, RE20, BP40)
Today I review the brand new budget podcast mic from Audio Technica, the AT2040. This is a hypercardioid dynamic microphone with a fairly open and mid forward sound. It does a good job at plosive rejection, and has a fairly healthy output compared to other dynamics.
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In this week's bonus cup, I offer 4 tips on how to improve your audio quality for youtube based on 4 common mistakes made when recording audio for youtube videos. You're setting your gain too high, you're not close enough to your mic, you're over processing your audio, and you're not buying the right mic.
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00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Part 1: Gain Set To High
01:13 - Part 2: Mic is too Far Away
02:00 - Part 3: Over Processing Your Audio
02:45 - Part 4: Buying the Wrong Mic
03:41 - Outro
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Today I review the Marantz Pro MPM1000; a mic that sounds like a cheap version of the Rode NT1. If you are looking for a budget XLR mic that is bright, then I think this would be a good option.
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Today, I review the Neewer NW-3. A cheap, budget, XLR condenser mic that will set you back around $20. Other than a slight high frequency noise that will be unnoticeable to most, I think this microphone sounds pretty good.
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Today I review a multi pattern condenser mic from Behringer, the C-3. This thing does a lot of things decently, but none of them great. If you are on a tight budget, and will actually use the multiple polar patterns, then I guess it would be a fine entry level option.
Buy the Behringer C-3
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00:00 - Intro / Price
00:24 - Setup
00:40 - What’s in the Box
01:01 - Build Quality / Features
01:48 - Specifications
02:10 - Tone Switch Audio Tests
02:28 - Polar Pattern Tone Test
03:05 - Polar Pattern Pickup Test
03:34 - Background Noise Test
03:51 - Distance Test
03:57 - Music Test
04:30 - Pros & Cons
05:02 - Recommendation
05:30 - Outro
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Just something that I picked up and thought I'd pass along.
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In today's video, I review the Rode M3; a multi-powered condenser microphone. That means you can power this with standard phantom power, or with a battery! Yes! This is a battery powered condenser microphone!
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Today I review an industry standard small diaphragm condenser, the Neumann KM184. This is well regarded for acoustic instruments, but I really enjoyed it for spoken word, singing, and acoustic guitar. It offers more of a neutral and smooth sound signature, so if you're looking for a hyper detailed modern sounding mic, this will not offer you that. But if you're looking for a more natural and realistic sound, I think it's a great option to consider.
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:20 - Setup
00:41 - What’s in the Box
01:00 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:19 - Specifications
01:45 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:04 - Plosive Test
02:28 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:51 - A Few Mic Position Tests
03:25 - Background Noise Test
03:46 - Untreated Room Test
04:19 - Shock Rejection Test
04:37 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:52 - Windscreen Tone Test
05:14 - Intro to Comparison
05:37 - Rode M5 Comparison
05:57 - Sennheiser E614 Comparison
06:16 - sE Electronics sE8 Comparison
06:37 - Oktava MK012 Comparison
07:01 - Beyerdynamic MC930 Comparison
07:25 - Neumann KM185 Comparison
07:53 - sE Electronics RN17 Comparison
08:22 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
08:48 - Music Test
10:03 - Pros & Cons
11:40 - Overall Thoughts
13:57 - Recommendation
18:08 - Outro
#StudioMic #SDC #MicReview
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Electric Guitar Demo: https://podcastage.com/rev/ntkdemo
Today i review the Rode NTK, a relatively affordable tube microphone which offers a very clear sound. This is pretty bare bones with a single polar pattern, no high pass filters, and no pads. However, it offers a low self noise of 12dBa, and a max SPL of 158dB.
RECORDING SETTINGS:
Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: ~1:00
Boosted in Post: +6dB
SPECS:
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Freq Response : 20Hz - 20khz
• Sensitivity: -38dB
• Self Noise: 12dBA
• Max SPL: 158dB
• Impedance: 200 Ohms
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Thomann:
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00:00 - Intro / Setup
00:24 - What’s in the Box
00:58 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:01 - Specifications
02:14 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:33 - Plosive Test
02:44 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:07 - Background Noise Test
03:24 - Untreated Room Test
03:45 - Shock Rejection Test
04:02 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:17 - High End Preamp Demo
05:15 - Intro to Comparison
05:46 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
06:10 - Neat King Bee v2 Comparison
06:40 - Rode NT1 5th Gen Comparison
07:12 - Avantone CV12 Comparison
07:46 - Rode NT2a Comparison
08:22 - Rode K2 Comparison
08:55 - MXL Revelation II Comparison
09:34 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
10:15 - Neumann U67 Reissue Comparison
10:55 - Music Test
12:38 - Pros & Cons
14:00 - Overall Thoughts
15:28 - Recommendation
16:36 - Outro
#Studio #Tube #MicReview
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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.
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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
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