AKG C414 XLII Microphone Review / Test (Compared to C414XLS, TLM103, U87 Ai, NT1)
Today I review the microphone that PewDiePie uses, the AKG C414XLII. This is a large diaphragm condenser microphone, and it is a work horse. It has 9 polar patterns, 3 high passes, and 3 pads so you can fit it to whatever your use case is.
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Today I walkthrough, explain, test and review the new Focusrite Vocaster Two which is a podcaster's interface. I compare the preamp to 18i20 to see if there's a significant difference or not, test the SM7b on this interface, and walk through all the presets, processing, and software.
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00:00 - Intro / Pricing / Disclosure
00:29 - Signal Chain for Testing
00:53 - What’s in the Box
01:10 - Build Quality
01:39 - Walkthrough of Features
04:06 - Specifications
05:02 - Enhance Processing Preset Tests
06:15 - Mute Button Test
06:46 - Shure SM7b Mic Test (No Cloudlifter or Fethead)
07:41 - Preamp Gain Noise Test
08:39 - Focusrite 18i20 comparison to Vocaster Two
09:32 - Latency Test
10:00 - Software Walkthrough
12:23 - AutoGain Demo
13:46 - Issue With Bluetooth
14:27 - Pros & Cons
18:18 - Recommendation
19:43 - Outro
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Today I review a mic that uses the same capsule as the Neumann U47, the Microtech Gefell UMT70s. This is a multi pattern condenser mic with Omni, Cardioid, and Figure-8 patterns with a High Pass filter and -10dB pad. This mic offers a reserved lowend, forward upper mid range, and a tame and controlled top end. It does suffer from a pretty resonant body, so be careful not to bump it while recording and it also picks up quite a bit of ambient noise.
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:25 - Setup
00:50 - What’s in the Box
01:25 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:02 - Specifications
02:20 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
03:33 - Plosive Test
03:44 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
04:11 - Background Noise Test
04:31 - Untreated Room Test
04:54 - Shock Rejection Test
05:18 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
05:36 - High Pass Filter Test
06:05 - High End Audio Interface Test
06:45 - High End Preamp Demo
07:51 - Intro to Comparison
08:13 - Neewer NW700 Comparison
08:34 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
08:57 - Neat King Bee II Comparison
09:24 - Lewitt LCT440 Comparison
09:51 - Rode NT1 Comparison
10:22 - Shure KSM32 Comparison
10:48 - Neumann TLM102 Comparison
11:17 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison
11:45 - Soyuz 023 Bomblet Comparison
12:16 - AKG C414 XLS Comparison
12:48 - Austrian Audio OC818 Comparison
13:23 - Lauten Audio Atlantis Comparison
14:07 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
14:42 - Music Test
16:04 - Pros & Cons
18:58 - Overall Thoughts
21:39 - Recommendation
18:02 - Outro
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Today we take a look at the Telefunken M82, Kick Drum / Broadcast Dynamic Microphone. This thing just doesn’t meet expectations you will have for a $400 microphone when it comes to Spoken Word, Singing, Electric Guitar, or Acoustic guitar.
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01:12 - Build Quality
01:40- Specifications
01:58 - Switch Test (Different Modes)
02:20 - Polar Pattern Test
02:40 - Background Noise Test
02:48 - Proximity Effect / Distance Test
02:57 - Plosive Rejection Test
03:05 - Music Test
04:34 - Pros & Cons
05:07 - Overall thoughts
06:02 - Conclusion / Recommendation
06:39 - Outro
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On episode 4 of Creator Case Study, I talk to Jason Lewis (Painfully Honest Tech) about how he gained 10,000 subscribers in one month, how he evolved his content creation strategy, the bias of tech youtubers, and a whole lot more.
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6. Create consistently
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03:55 - What did you do to gain 10,000 subs in a month?
06:22 - Why do you think your videos resonated with your audience and were favored by the algorithm?
08:44 - How to properly title your videos (Click Bait)
14:09 - How did your content strategy change once you started seeing growth?
19:36 - Bias in the Tech Youtube arena (How to remain unbiased)
26:23 - Should you be able to be paid for review?
29:50 - The most important asset a tech youtuber has
31:29 - Thoughts on Jonathan Morrison?
33:50 - Are tech youtuber’s too big and are they making too much money?
39:31 - Thoughts on the Can You Trust series?
41:26 - iJustine & Women in Tech
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50:45 - Audio Rig Rundown
56:46 - Spending less money on your content
01:01:08 - Guitar talk
01:06:20 - Plugs
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Today we’re looking at a super cardioid dynamic vocal microphone, the Sennheiser E945. This thing has a very clear and detailed tone with flat mids and tamed low end if you’re using the mic at a distance.
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00:28 - Setup
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01:00 - Build Quality
01:23 - Specifications
01:38 - Polar Pattern Test
01:56 - Handling Noise Test
02:06 - Background Noise Test
02:15 - Proximity / Distance Test
02:25 - Plosive Rejection Test
02:36 - Music Test
03:16 - Pros & Cons
03:49 - Overall thoughts
05:26 - Conclusion / Recommendation
06:06 - Outro
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