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Tech Zone Audio Products Stellar X2 Mic Review / Test (with TLM103, U87, NT1, AT2020 Comparison)
Today I review a very popular new mic on the market, the Tech Zone Audio Products Stellar X2. This is frequently compared to the Neumann U87 and TLM103, so I compare it to those microphones. I also compare it to the Neewer NW7000, Audo Technical’s AT2020, Rode NT1, Roswell Mini K47, Neumann TLM102, Neumann TLM103, and Neumann U87Ai.
Buy the TZ Audio Products Stellar X2
Amazon: https://geni.us/stellarx2
Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d
00:00 - Intro
00:09 - Price
00:24 - Setup
00:42 - What’s in the Box
01:08 - Build Quality
01:34 - Specifications
01:53 - Polar Pattern Test
02:15 - Plosive Test
02:26 - Windscreen Coloration Test
02:47 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:05 - Background Noise Test (Keyboard Test)
03:23 - Shock Mount Effectiveness Test
03:43 - Untreated Room Test
04:12 - Neewer NW7000 Comparison
04:31 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
04:55 - Rode NT1 Comparison
05:22 - Roswell Mini K47 Comparison
05:54 - Neumann TLM102 Comparison
06:21 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison
06:57 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
07:30 - Music Test
08:40 - Pros & Cons
09:17 - Overall Thoughts
10:22 - Recommendation
12:22 - Outro
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Buy the TZ Audio Products Stellar X2
Amazon: https://geni.us/stellarx2
Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d
00:00 - Intro
00:09 - Price
00:24 - Setup
00:42 - What’s in the Box
01:08 - Build Quality
01:34 - Specifications
01:53 - Polar Pattern Test
02:15 - Plosive Test
02:26 - Windscreen Coloration Test
02:47 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:05 - Background Noise Test (Keyboard Test)
03:23 - Shock Mount Effectiveness Test
03:43 - Untreated Room Test
04:12 - Neewer NW7000 Comparison
04:31 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
04:55 - Rode NT1 Comparison
05:22 - Roswell Mini K47 Comparison
05:54 - Neumann TLM102 Comparison
06:21 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison
06:57 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
07:30 - Music Test
08:40 - Pros & Cons
09:17 - Overall Thoughts
10:22 - Recommendation
12:22 - Outro
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My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb
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