HQ Audio Of Review: https://podcastage.com/rev/sm81 Today I review another industry standard small diaphragm condenser microphone, the Shure SM81. This microphone offers a crazy flat frequency response that sounds natural and realistic. It offers a tolerable self noise for an SDC at 16dBa and has 2 very usable high pass filters and a -10dB pad. The pad does have pops and crackles when engaging, the HPF dial/switch is a bit hard to maneuver, and it has a low sensitivity for a condenser. However, if you're looking for a neutral SDC studio workhorse, this thing seems like it would fit the bill well. Buy the Shure SM81(Affiliate Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/sm81 Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/sm81 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 00:19 - Setup 00:34 - What’s in the Box 01:06 - Build Quality / Walkthrough 01:38 - Specifications 02:12 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation) 02:31 - Plosive Test 02:47 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 03:07 - Background Noise Test 03:26 - Untreated Room Test 03:42 - Overhead Boom & Under Boom 04:27 - Shock Rejection Test 04:46 - Mic Resonance Tap Test 04:58 - Windscreen Tone Test 05:25 - Pad Test 05:50 - High Pass Filter Test 06:26 - Intro to Comparison 06:55 - Rode M5 Comparison 07:20 - Sennheiser E614 Comparison 07:47 - sE Electronics sE8 Comparison 08:22 - Oktava MK012 Comparison 08:49 - Beyerdynamic MC930 Comparison 09:23 - Neumann KM184 Comparison 10:01 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison 10:38 - Music Test 12:07 - Pros & Cons 13:38 - Overall Thoughts 17:16 - Recommendation 18:38 - Outro #StudioMic #SDC #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=7uEq1iUfUmE

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Today I review a great budget USB mic that looks like an exact copy of the AT2005USB; the Knox KN-UM01. This mic will work well for those concerned with removing background noise as it is a dynamic cardioid mic. Buy the Knox USB Mic US: http://amzn.to/2o373cJ UK: http://amzn.to/2oGkQtb CA: http://amzn.to/2vO3rhl DE: N/A Buy the Scarlett Solo US: http://amzn.to/2oh0PsJ UK: http://amzn.to/2nByOJs CA: http://amzn.to/2etDNvJ DE: http://amzn.to/2vOG3Qz NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using my amazon link, it provides me a small referral fee which helps me purchase these microphones. For more info check my FAQ page links below. Check the FAQ to see if your question was already answered: http://www.geeksrising.com/faq Vote For The Mics You Want Reviewed: http://www.geeksrising.com/podcastage Check us out, Follow us, & Like us over at: Website: http://www.geeksrising.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/podcastage Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/podcastage Personal Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bandrewsays ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhoFgR6apfs

Today I review the Audio Technica AT2010, a condenser microphone designed to be used on stage for live performances. The mic does an insanely good job at rejecting handling noise, while offering a more neutral tone than a standard dynamic stage mic. However, the mic does awful at rejecting plosives, it does pick up a touch more background noise, and it has a somewhat high self noise of 23dB. Buy the AT2010 (Amazon Affiliate) Global: https://geni.us/at2010 Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (2nd Gen) (Amazon Affiliate) - Same Performance as 18i20 Global: http://geni.us/2i22nd 00:00 - Intro / Price 00:30 - Disclaimer & Setup 00:50 - What’s in the Box 01:12 - Build Quality 01:49 - Specifications 02:12 - Polar Pattern Test 02:29 - Handling Noise Test 02:39 - Plosive Test 02:52 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 03:17 - Background Noise Test (Keyboard Test) 03:34 - SM58 / M80 Comparison 04:07 - Music Test 05:11 - Pros & Cons 06:19 - Overall Thoughts 07:26 - Recommendation 07:07 - Outro Subscribe For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/podcastage?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvOU-zTlankT-JjN3ZzvuKA/join 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 NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using my amazon link, it provides me a small referral fee. For more info check my FAQ page links below. Check the FAQ to see if your question was already answered: http://www.geeksrising.com/faq Vote For The Mics You Want Reviewed: http://www.geeksrising.com/podcastage Check us out, Follow us, & Like us over at: Merch: https://podcastage.com/store Discord: https://discord.gg/dXQUc7v Website: http://www.geeksrising.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/podcastage Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/podcastage Personal Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bandrewsays ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMN97UyvVT0