Earthworks SR314 Condenser Mic Review / Test (Compared to SM58, MTP 940 CM, KMS105)
Today I review a handheld condenser microphone with one of the best mid sections I’ve ever heard; the Earthworks SR314. The mids are neutral, the lows are controlled, and the top end are detailed and revealing. The mic suffers from plosives, but handles background noise and handling noise like a champ, and it’s built like a tank and made in the USA.
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Today I review the RE20’s little brother, the RE320. This is a Broadcast Dynamic Mic that is a great option if the RE20 or SM7B are out of your budget. It has a great tone for spoken word, does great at off axis & rear rejection, and doesn’t suffer from a boomy proximity effect.
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00:00 - Intro / Price
00:25 - Setup
00:39 - What’s in the Box
00:57 - Build Quality / Features
01:36 - Specifications
01:55 - General Mode vs. Kick Drum Mode
02:10 - Polar Pattern Test
02:19 - Background Noise Test
02:29 - Distance Test
02:44 - Music Test
03:05 - Pros & Cons
03:49 - Recommendation
04:19 - Outro
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I test out the SF-930, NW-700, BM-800, NW-1500, & the SM-58 to see if we can record them on your iphone. I don't recommend this as a permanent solution, but it may work as a temporary recording option. Link to adapter blow.
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Today I review the Manley Reference Cardioid, a very popular tube microphone. It's bright, detailed, and articulate, but it unfortunately has a kind of high self noise. If you're in an untreated space the polar pattern will capture the space, but if you're in an awesome sounding room, it will capture that too.
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:37 - Setup
01:20 - What’s in the Box
01:59 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:52 - Specifications
03:23 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
03:45 - Plosive Test
04:00 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
04:24 - Background Noise Test
04:43 - Untreated Room Test
05:00 - Shock Rejection Test
05:20 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
05:42 - High End Outboard Preamp Test
06:42 - Intro to Comparison
07:10 - Neewer NW700 Comparison
07:33 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
07:54 - Neat King Bee v2 Comparison
08:14 - Rode NT1 Comparison
08:38 - Lewitt LCT440 Comparison
09:10 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison
09:40 - sE Electronics Gemini II Comparison
10:11 - Telefunken TF51 Comparison
10:40 - Lewitt LCT1040 Comparison
11:10 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
11:42 - Neumann U67 Reissue Comparison
12:16 - Music Test
13:32 - Customer Service Experience
15:52 - Pros & Cons
17:27 - Overall Thoughts
19:39 - Recommendation
20:36 - Outro
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Today we’re looking at the Rode NT2a, a very popular multi pattern, large diaphragm condenser microphone. This mic offers a very detailed and articulate sound, with a pleasing and smooth mid range. The mic is very unforgiving if you’re in a poorly treated room or have lots of background noise.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:11 - Pricing
00:51 - Setup for Testing
01:09 - What’s in the Box
01:34 - Build Quality / Walk Through of Features
02:17 - Specifications
02:48 - Polar Pattern Tone Test
03:19 - Polar Pattern 360-Degree Test
04:06 - High Pass Filter Test
04:29 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
04:46 - Plosive Rejection Test
04:57 - Keyboard Background Noise Test
05:13 - Shockmount Test
05:33 - Microphone Tap Test
05:50 - Untreated Room vs. Treated Room
06:14 - NT2a vs NT1a vs NT1
06:58 - Music Test
08:23 - Pros & Cons
09:53 - Overall thoughts
10:40 - Recommendation
11:28 - Outro
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Today I walkthrough, explain, test and review the new Tascam Mixcast 4 which is a podcasting console similar to the Rodecaster Pro. I compare the preamp to the Rodecaster Pro 1 to see if there's a significant difference or not, test the SM7b on this interface, and walk through all the processing, and software.
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00:00 - Intro / Pricing / Disclosure
00:31 - Signal Chain for Testing
01:02 - What’s in the Box
01:21 - Build Quality
01:52 - Specifications
02:55 - Walkthrough of Physical Device
06:11 - Walkthrough of Device Software (Processing Demo at 7:36)
14:59 - Shure SM7b Mic Test (No Cloudlifter or Fethead)
15:52 - Preamp Gain Noise Test
16:40 - Mixcast 4 vs. Rodecaster Pro 1
17:36 - XLR Combination Jack Line Input Test
18:20 - Latency Test
18:49 - Instrument Input Demo
19:40 - Pros & Cons
22:58 - Recommendation
25:49 - Outro
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Today I compare the legendary Shure SM57 against the new kid on the block the Beyerdynamic TG I51. The SM57 holds it's own in many aspects, but if you're looking for a less aggressive tone, the TG I51 may be the route to go.
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00:30 - Build Quality
01:15 - Blind Comparison
02:18 - Microphone Spoken Word Test (Price / Specs)
03:15 - Polar Pattern Tests
03:55 - Background Noise Tests
04:15 - Distance Tests
05:18 - Handling Noise Tests
05:14 - Plosive Tests
05:39 - Music Tests
07:11 - Winner & Use Case Discussion
10:17 - Summary
12:19 - Outro
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Today I review a budget dynamic mic which costs only $37, the Fifine K669d. This is a very basic microphone with no switches or buttons, and a single XLR port on the rear. It offers a very bright sound which can come across a bit too boosted and a bit sibilant. It doesn't do a great job with shock rejection, plosive rejection, or keyboard rejection, but for the price it's acceptable.
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RECORDING SETTINGS:
Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: ~4:00
Boosted in Post: +9dB
SPECS:
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- Freq Response : 50Hz - 16khz
- Sensitivity: -50dB +/- 3dB
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:26 - What’s in the Box
00:42 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:02 - Specifications
01:12 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
01:31 - Plosive Test
01:46 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:08 - Background Noise Test
02:26 - Untreated Room Test
02:46 - Shock Rejection Test
03:02 - Desktop Stand Test
03:30 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:43 - Intro to Comparison
04:10 - Behringer XM8500 Comparison
04:32 - Mackie EM 89d Comparison
04:54 - Zoom ZDM1 Comparison
05:19 - Shure SM58 Comparison
05:42 - Elgato Wave DX Comparison
06:10 - Audio Technica AT2040 Comparison
06:38 - Rode Podmic Comparison
07:06 - sE Electronics DCM3 Comparison
07:35 - Shure SM7b Comparison
08:05 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
08:17 - Music Test
09:37 - Pros & Cons
10:28 - Overall Thoughts
11:40 - Recommendation
12:48 - Outro
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Today I review a super budget dynamic cardioid mic for your computer; the Audio Technica ATR-1200. Unfortunately, this mic leaves a lot to be desired as it has an extremely limited frequency response and extremely low sensitivity.
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Today I review the Shure Beta 57a, a supercardioid version of the classic SM57. The main difference between this and the 57 is the polar pattern, and will do a better job at background noise rejection. There are also tonal differences, with a slightly more aggressive low cut, and less boosted treble and air frequencies. If you want the classic 57 sound with minor tonal differences and better noise rejection, this is an essential mic.
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00:00 - Intro / Price
00:30 - Disclaimer & Setup
00:45 - What’s in the Box
01:10 - Build Quality
01:34 - Specifications
01:50 - Polar Pattern Test
02:11 - Handling Noise Test
02:23 - Plosive Test
02:31 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:47 - Background Noise Test
02:56 - SM57 Comparison
03:18 - Music Test
04:14 - Pros & Cons
04:54 - Overall Thoughts
06:29 - Recommendation
07:10 - Outro
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