AmazonBasics Desktop Mini Condenser Microphone Review / Test
Today we’re looking at a new budget USB microphone from Amazon. That’s right. AMAZON! They’re making mics now. This thing has a bit depth of 16-bit, sample rate of up to 48kHz, and decent enough noise floor, and a surprisingly good sound. If you’re in the market for a good budget microphone option, this may be the one for you.
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Today I review a new dynamic broadcast mic from Beyerdynamic, the M70 Pro X. I also compare this to the Shure SM7b, Electrovoice RE20, and a lot more. This mic has a dominant top end with a weak low end and it comes with excellent accessories.
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:30 - Setup
00:51 - What’s in the Box
01:13 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:34 - Specifications
01:50 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:08 - Plosive Test
02:20 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:40 - Background Noise Test
02:57 - Untreated Room Test
03:13 - Shock Rejection Test
03:29 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:45 - Intro to Comparison
03:56 - Rode Podmic Comparison
04:14 - Shure SM58 Comparison
04:32 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
04:58 - Audio Technica AT2040 Comparison
05:18 - Shure MV7x Comparison
05:37 - Rode Procaster Comparison
06:04 - Electrovoice RE320 Comparison
06:33 - Heil PR40 Copmarison
07:00 - Shure SM7b Comparison
07:29 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison
07:58 - Earthworks Icon Pro Comparison
08:29 - Beyerdynamic M160 Comparison
09:05 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
09:41 - Music Test
10:52 - Pros & Cons
11:31 - Overall Thoughts
13:17 - Recommendation
14:49 - Outro
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Today we're comparing the three microphones in Blue's SL series, the Blue Spark SL, Blue Bluebird SL, and Blue Baby Bottle SL, to see which is the best for guitar, singing, and spoken word.
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Testing Parameters
00:30 - Build Quality Discussion
01:01 - Blue Spark Spoken Word & Specs
01:30 - Blue Bluebird Spoken Word & Specs
01:59 - Blue Baby Bottle Spoken Word & Specs
02:28 - Blue Spark Polar Pattern Test
02:45 - Blue Bluebird Polar Pattern Test
03:03 - Blue Baby Bottle Polar Pattern Test
03:21 - Proximity Effect Test
03:31 - 2 Foot Distance Test
03:38 - Keyboard Background Noise Test
03:57 - Music Test (Electric / Acoustic / Singing)
05:08 - Winner / Conclusion
06:34 - Summary
06:56 - Outro
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Today I review a handheld dynamic omnidirectional microphone, the Electro Voice 635A. This is a classic interview microphone that’s been in production for decades. It rolls off around 150Hz to help with plosives, handling noise, and wind noise, and boosts from 5-10kHz to help your voice cut through a mix.
00:00 - Intro / Price
00:29 - Setup
00:41 - What’s in the Box
00:53 - Build Quality / Features
01:19 - Specifications
01:33 - Polar Pattern Test
01:47 - Handling Noise Test
01:55 - Interview Sample
02:09 - Bagkround Noise Test
02:16 - Distance Test (Including Proximity Effect)
02 :26 - Music Test
03:02 - Pros & Cons
03:36 - Conclusion & Thoughts
04:25 - Outro
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Today we compare two popular microphones for home studios and voice over; the Rode NT1 and Rode NT1a to determine which is the best, and which one is right for you.
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00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Testing Parameters
00:36 - Build Quality Differences
00:53 - NT1 Spoken Word & Specs
01:28 - NT1a Spoken Word & Specs
01:49 - NT1 Polar Pattern Test
02:09 - Rode NT1 Polar Pattern Test
02:31 - Proximity Effect / Distance Test
02:47 - Keyboard Background Noise Test
03:02 - Music Test (Electric / Acoustic / Singing)
03:50 - Winner
03:56 - Specifications Analysis
04:48 - Frequency Response Analysis
05:40 - Use Case Analysis
07:10 - Summary
07:28 - Outro
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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
#Telefunken #TF47 #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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Today I walkthrough, explain, test and review the new Focusirte Scarlett 2i2 4th gen. I compare it to the 2i2 3rd gen, test the preamps with the SM7b, demo the D.I. Instrument inputs, test the line level input capability and demo the new Air Circuit.
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RECORDING SETTINGS:
Mic: Rode NT1 5th Gen
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: ~11:00
Boosted in Post: +8dB
SPECS:
USB: Bit Depth: 24-bit, Sampling Rate: 44.1-192khz
EIN: -127dBV (A-weighted)
Gain Range: 69dB
+48v Phantom Power
00:00 - Intro / Pricing / Disclosure
00:31 - What’s in the Box
00:45 - Build Quality
01:08 - Walkthrough of Interface
02:33 - Specifications
03:31 - Shure SM7b Mic Test (No Cloudlifter or Fethead)
04:35 - Air Circuit Demo
06:07 - Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen vs 4th Gen
07:43 - Preamp Gain Noise Test
08:18 - Line In Test
09:09 - Auto Gain Demo
10:02 - Clip Safe Demo
10:43 - D.I. Instrument Input Test
13:11 - Pros & Cons
15:09 - Recommendation
17:24 - Outro
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