Today we’re looking at the AKG Lyra, a Multi Pattern USB Condenser Microphone, which is in direct competition with the Blue Yeti and Blue Yeti X. This offers a much more detailed and clear sound compared to the blue yeti family of mics, but it falls a bit short in the build quality department as well as some pretty essential features.
00:00 - Introduction 00:20 - Pricing 00:34 - Setup for Testing 00:56 - What’s in the Box 01:15 - Build Quality 01:44 - Walk Through of Features 02:28 - Specifications 03:00 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone 360-degrees) 04:40 - Microphone Mute Test 04:53 - Desktop Stand vs. Boom Arm (Keyboard / Desk Bumps) 05:41 - Microphone Tap Test 06:00 - Keyboard Background Noise Test 06:17 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 06:35 - Untreated Room vs. Treated Room 07:02 - Plosive Rejection Test 07:11 - Preamp Gain Noise Test 07:37 - AKG Lyra vs. Blue Yeti X 08:17 - Latency Test 09:15 - Music Test 10:59 - Pros & Cons 12:47 - Overall thoughts 14:28 - Recommendation 15:14 - Thoughts on AKG Making This Microphone 15:51 - Outro
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Today we’re looking at one of the best portable recorders/interfaces that I’ve come across. This is a fully featured device with great A/D and D/A conversion (up to 24-bit 192kHz) , 8 hours of battery life, low noise preamps, a small form factor and a great build quality.
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00:00 - Intro / Pricing
00:25 - Disclosure
00:30 - Signal Chain for Testing
00:47 - What’s in the Box
01:07 - Build Quality
01:31 - Walkthrough of Features
03:46 - Specifications
04:30 - Preamp Gain Noise Test
05:20 - High Pass Filter Demo
05:35 - Dynamic Mic Test
05:59 - Latency Test
07:00 - Instrument Input (D.I.) Test
08:01 - iOS Test
08:46 - My Problem With AUX 3/4
09:46 - Pros & Cons
10:58 - Recommendation
11:47 - Outro
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Today we compare three of the most popular dynamic microphones for live stage, music recording, and podcasts, the Shure SM57, SM58, and SM7b to see which one is the best. Which one do you prefer?
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Testing Parameters
00:38 - Build Quality
01:14 - SM57 Specs & Price (Spoken Word Test)
01:30 - SM58 Specs & Price (Spoken Word Test)
01:47 - SM7B Specs & Price (Spoken Word Test)
02:04 - Polar Pattern Test
02:46 - Background Noise Rejection Test
03:04 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:25 - Music Test
04:21 - Winner / Caveats
05:24 - Explanation of Winner & Warning
06:35 - Outro
Buy the Shure SM57
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Buy the Shure Sm7b
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Today I walkthrough, explain, test and review the Audient ID14 MKII. This is a USB-C bus powered audio interface which is expandable to 10 inputs via ADAT/SPDIF, with 2 amazing internal preamps and a great sounding instrument input. MKII improves the A/D conversion dynamic range by 5dB, and D/A conversions dynamic range by 9dB. The headphone is capable of driving even the HD650’s cleanly and it records up to 24-bit 96kHz.
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00:00 - Intro / Pricing
00:17 - Disclosure
00:27 - Signal Chain for Testing
00:48 - What’s in the Box
01:06 - Build Quality
01:36 - Walkthrough of Features
04:00 - Specifications
04:47 - Differences Between ID4 and ID14
06:15 - Shure SM7b Mic Test (No Cloudlifter or Fethead)
07:28 - Preamp Gain Noise Test
08:21 - Latency Test
09:16 - Instrument Input (D.I.) Test
10:55 - Can the Headphone Amp Drive HD650’s?
11:19 - Top Level Software Rundown
13:19 - Pros & Cons
16:10 - Recommendation
17:15 - Outro
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Today I compare the Audio Technica AT2020, AT2035, and AT2050 to answer the question of “which one is best” or “which one should you buy”. Hopefully this answers all the questions you have about which is best for spoken word, music, and gaming.
00:00 - Intro / Setup
00:37 - Microphone Spoken Word Test (Price / Specs)
01:52 - Polar Pattern Tests
02:35 - Background Noise Tests
02:54 - Distance Tests
03:02 - Music Tests
03:54 - Conclusion & Winner
05:26 - Outro
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Buy the AT2050
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Today I review the Telefunken TF47 which is a mid-forward multi pattern tube condenser microphone. This offers great mid clarity and a robust low mid section with a tame air sound. If you're going for that more vintage sound, this thing sounds great.
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:27 - Setup
00:46 - What’s in the Box
01:20 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:59 - Specifications
02:30 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
03:27 - Plosive Test
03:43 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
04:04 - Background Noise Test
04:24 - Untreated Room Test
04:47 - Shock Rejection Test
05:08 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
05:30 - High End Outboard Preamp Test
06:35 - Intro to Comparison
07:05 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
07:33 - Rode NT1 Comparison
08:02 - Shure KSM32 Comparison
08:26 - Soyuz SU023 Bomblet Comparison
08:56 - Telefunken TF51 Comparison
09:40 - Lewitt LCT1040 Comparison
10:18 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
11:10 - Neumann U67 Reissue Comparison
11:57 - Music Test
13:29 - Pros & Cons
15:57 - Overall Thoughts
19:47 - Recommendation
21:04 - Outro
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On episode 2 of the FAQ Series, I answer questions about my job, why I make youtube videos, and how I get the mics I review?
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Do you have a job outside of youtube?
00:57 - Why did you start making videos on youtube?
01:50 - Do you buy the gear you review, or get it for free?
03:16 - Outro
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On episode 2 of Creator Case Study, I talk to CooLoserTech to discuss how he got into making tech videos on youtube, and why he thinks he was successful. We also talk about how taking breaks from uploading affects your channel, and then we get 4 amazing pieces of advice for new youtubers.
Subscribe to CooLoserTech: https://www.youtube.com/user/CooLoserTech
Lessons:
1. Collaborate with other people
2. Determine what you want your channel to be before launching
3. Think about how your channel name will grow with you and what it will say about your content
4. Get your name on all social media accounts & domains
5. If possible, be first to market with a new video idea / topic
6. Get your audience involved in developing content ideas
00:00 - Introduction of Guest
01:00 - Why did you start your channel?
03:11 - What do you do to standout from other tech youtubers?
04:28 - When you first saw success, what did you do to continue the growth?
06:34 - How do you go about introducing new series?
09:04 - What is your video release schedule?
10:38 - Have you noticed taking breaks from uploading having a negative impact on your channel?
14:09 - What advice do you have for a new creator?
14:38 - Should you collaborate with other youtubers?
16:14 - How do you go about finding people to collaborate with?
20:00 - Figure out what your channel will be before launching
21:35 - How to name your channel & issues with channel names?
27:04 - Get your name on all social media accounts & domains
28:54 - Summary of advice
29:40 - What’s your favorite piece of tech you’ve reviewed?
32:06 - Audio Rig Rundown
35:32 - Plugs
37:43 - Outro
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