Today I review the Marantz Professional MPM-2000. This is a perfectly decent sounding mic, but honestly you can get an equivalent or better sounding microphone for cheaper. Additionally, I point out some SHADY information I discovered about Marantz Professional’s specification sheets that makes me not want to recommend their microphones. If you want to ignore all this though, I’ll still add the links below. Buy the Marantz Professional MPM-2000 Global: https://geni.us/mpm2000 Buy the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen) US: http://amzn.to/2vDFbzK UK: http://amzn.to/2w8O2f6 CA: http://amzn.to/2wKGKfG DE: http://amzn.to/2hbtxsV 00:00 - Intro / Price 00:25 - Setup / Disclaimers 00:38 - What’s in the Box 00:59 - Build Quality 01:24 - Specifications 01:46 - Polar Pattern Test 01:58 - Shock Mount Test 02:03 - Background Noise Test 02:11 - Distance Test 02:20 - Music Test 02:54 - Pros & Cons 03:18 - Conclusion 03:29 - Recommendation 03:38 - Why I Don’t Trust Marantz Professional Microphones 04:49 - Outro 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: 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=wioRIQVaeiI

Today I review the Lauten Audio LS208, an end address condenser microphone for podcasting and broadcasting. It offers impressive side and rear rejection (for a condenser), as well as multiple high pass and low pass filters to tailor the sound to fit your voice. The mic does tend to be a bit on the sibilant side, suffer from less than optimal plosive rejection, all while being a bit quiet for a condensers (-46dB sensitivity). Buy the Lauten Audio LS208 (Affiliate) Amazon: https://geni.us/ls208 Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/1xeGm Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen) (Affiliate) Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d 00:00 - Intro 00:13 - Price 00:28 - Setup 00:46 - What’s in the Box 01:08 - Build Quality 01:42 - Specifications 02:06 - High Pass / Low Pass Switch Test & Demo 03:22 - Polar Pattern Test 03:43 - Plosive Test 03:24 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 04:20 - Background Noise Test (Keyboard Test) (Bruh…4:20!) 03:55 - Shock Mount Effectiveness Test 04:51 - Windscreen Test 05:15 - Music Test 07:24 - Pros & Cons 08:17 - Overall Thoughts 09:48 - Recommendation 10:55 - 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 Frequently Asked Questions: https://podcastage.com/faq Vote For What You Want Reviewed: https://podcastage.com/vote Check Out This Stuff TOO: Website: https://www.podcastage.com Discord: https://www.podcastage.com/discord Merch: https://podcastage.com/store Personal: https://www.bandrewscott.com #BroadcastMic #PodcastMic #MicReview ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIq1wKGQK4M

HQ Audio Of Review: https://podcastage.com/rev/sr117 Today I review a brand new handheld condenser microphone from Earthworks, the SR117. This mic has a controlled low end, a neutral mid section, and a bit of extension into the treble, but it has a bit of a roll off in the air frequencies. Buy the Earthworks SR117 (Affiliate Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/sr117 Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/sr117 Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d RECORDING SETTINGS: Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz Gain: ~3:00 Boosted in Post: +6dB SPECS: - Polar Pattern: Supercardioid - Freq Response : 20Hz - 20khz - Sensitivity: -30.5dB - Self Noise: 16dBA - Max SPL: 125dB (140dB with -15dB pad) - Impedance: 180 Ohms - High Pass Filter: 6dB/octave at 250hz - Phantom power: 11-52V. 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 00:22 - What’s in the Box 00:42 - Build Quality / Walkthrough 01:09 - Specifications 01:19 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation) 01:38 - Plosive Test 01:49 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 02:18 - Background Noise Test 02:35 - Untreated Room Test 02:54 - Shock Rejection Test 03:12 - Handling Noise Rejection Test 03:25 - Mic Resonance Tap Test 03:38 - Cup the Mic Test 04:01 - Intro to Comparison 04:26 - Shure SM58 Comparison 04:48 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison 05:08 - Audio Technica AT2010 Comparison 05:32 - Lewitt MTP350 CM Comparison 05:56 - Beyerdynamic TG V70d Comparison 06:22 - Sennheiser E945 Comparison 06:50 - Shure Beta 87a Comparison 07:18 - Earthworks SR314 Comparison 07:49 - Neumann KMS105 Comparison 08:23 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison 09:01 - Music Test 10:40 - Pros & Cons 11:44 - Overall Thoughts 13:21 - Recommendation 14:05 - Outro #Condenser #Handheld #MicReview NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using an affiliate link, it provides me a small referral fee. As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below. 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=nqo6-GqTgl0

Today we’re looking at the budget usb microphone titled "TONOR USB Microphone Kit Q9 Condenser Computer Cardioid Mic for Podcast, Game, YouTube Video, Stream, Recording Music, Voice Over”. This is a USB microphone that records 16-bit, 48kHz, lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack, has a high noise floor, and picks up a lot of background noise. If you just need something for conferences or chats, it’ll be fine, but I think there are FAR better options around the same price. Buy the Tonor Q9 Kit (Amazon Affiliate) Global: https://geni.us/tonorq9 Subscribe For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/podcastage?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvOU-zTlankT-JjN3ZzvuKA/join 00:00 - Intro / Price 00:28 - Disclaimers / Setup 00:42 - What’s in the Box 01:16 - Build Quality 01:48 - Specifications 02:05 - Polar Pattern Test 02:24 - Foam Windscreen Test 02:36 - Plosive Rejection Test 02:45 - Proximity Effect / Distance Test 03:03 - Background Noise Test 03:17 - Latency Test 03:45 - Windows 10 Test 04:00 - Noise Floor Test 04:51 - Music Test 06:04 - Pros & Cons 07:33 - Overall thoughts 08:40 - Recommendation 09:47 - Outro 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=4NaS-iw01T8