Today I review the ModMic USB and ModMic Uni and also do a comparison to a gaming headset (Sennheiser Game One). The mics allow you to turn any headphones into a gaming headset, but they do not provide audio that sounds much better than a standard gaming headset. Therefore, if you just want to use your favorite headphones for gaming, then it works great. But if you want this for podcasting, or high quality live stream audio, you’d be better served with a standalone mic.
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00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Pricing
00:37 - FTC Disclosure
00:45 - Setup for Tests
01:15 - What’s in the Box
01:42 - ModMic USB Build Quality
02:21 - ModMic Uni Build Quality
02:55 - ModMic USB Specifications
03:32 - ModMic Uni Specifications
03:55 - ModMic USB Uni Directional vs Omni Directional
04:11 - ModMic USB Polar Pattern Test
04:39 - ModMic Uni Polar Pattern Test
04:56 - Plosive Test
05:24 - ModMic USB Background Noise Test
05:42 - ModMic Uni Background Noise Test
06:14 - Gaming Headset vs. ModMic
06:53 - Pros & Cons
07:23 - Recommendation
08:45 - Outro
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Today I review the DBX 286s, a pre-amp / processor that can make it so your mic doesn't clip when yelling during live streams, help remove line noise / room noise, and just make your audio sound a LOT better!
Additional Specifications: http://dbxpro.com/en-US/products/286s
00:00 - Intro / Setup / Notes
00:45 - What’s in the Box?
00:57 - Build Quality
01:07 - Specifications
01:30 - Walkthrough / Explanation
06:25 - A/B Comparison Processed vs Unprocessed
06:50 - Gain Noise Test
07:29 - Conclusion / Pros & Cons / Recommendation
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Today I review an industry standard small diaphragm condenser, the Neumann KM184. This is well regarded for acoustic instruments, but I really enjoyed it for spoken word, singing, and acoustic guitar. It offers more of a neutral and smooth sound signature, so if you're looking for a hyper detailed modern sounding mic, this will not offer you that. But if you're looking for a more natural and realistic sound, I think it's a great option to consider.
HQ Audio Of Review: https://podcastage.com/rev/km184
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:20 - Setup
00:41 - What’s in the Box
01:00 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:19 - Specifications
01:45 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:04 - Plosive Test
02:28 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:51 - A Few Mic Position Tests
03:25 - Background Noise Test
03:46 - Untreated Room Test
04:19 - Shock Rejection Test
04:37 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:52 - Windscreen Tone Test
05:14 - Intro to Comparison
05:37 - Rode M5 Comparison
05:57 - Sennheiser E614 Comparison
06:16 - sE Electronics sE8 Comparison
06:37 - Oktava MK012 Comparison
07:01 - Beyerdynamic MC930 Comparison
07:25 - Neumann KM185 Comparison
07:53 - sE Electronics RN17 Comparison
08:22 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
08:48 - Music Test
10:03 - Pros & Cons
11:40 - Overall Thoughts
13:57 - Recommendation
18:08 - Outro
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Today I compare the Audio Technica AT2020, AT2035, and AT2050 to answer the question of “which one is best” or “which one should you buy”. Hopefully this answers all the questions you have about which is best for spoken word, music, and gaming.
00:00 - Intro / Setup
00:37 - Microphone Spoken Word Test (Price / Specs)
01:52 - Polar Pattern Tests
02:35 - Background Noise Tests
02:54 - Distance Tests
03:02 - Music Tests
03:54 - Conclusion & Winner
05:26 - Outro
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Buy the AT2020 (Affiliate link)
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Buy the AT2050
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Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/5rAo3
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My Favorite XLR Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favxlr
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Today we discuss my favorite audio gear of 2020. I limit the selections to one winner and one runner up which made it very difficult, but I share my favorite microphone that I reviewed this year, my favorite audio interface I reviewed, my favorite gear that I bought and the most essential gear that I use in my studio. I would love to hear what your favorite gear of the year is.
LINKS:
Box of Doom: https://www.theboxofdoom.com/
OC818 Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl5hrtAiH9H2MIRO9RKK5-eY71-R6N5xI
U67 Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFBo2TVLlM0&list=PLTwNXVaSqUftXhLPSauHXjQX2nNdWQlJB
U67 Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl5hrtAiH9H0HAwobtZr8fQSol_AOBH1e
KU5a Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux3a1sq7yV0&list=PLTwNXVaSqUfval_F4gyhaFcF8wecqh-qj
KU5a Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl5hrtAiH9H0xfLUAh9vL4dDI-anT8ImC
U87Ai Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8rPFl36otA&list=PLTwNXVaSqUft4f0lGjUiMvK0qddkN1YU9
U87Ai Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl5hrtAiH9H2qSR4bKp73qklP4km_cIJa
00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Favorite Microphone I Reviewed
03:05 - Favorite Audio Interfaces I Reviewed
04:33 - Favorite Gear I Purchased
07:19 - Most Essential Gear For Production
11:26 - What’s Your Favorite Audio Gear?
11:45 - Outro
Buy the Gear In This Video (Affiliate Links):
Austrian Audio OC818: https://geni.us/oc818
Neumann U87Ai (Amazon): https://geni.us/u87aikit
Neumann U87Ai (Sweetwater): https://imp.i114863.net/9kGM5
Audient Evo 4: https://geni.us/audevo4
Solid State Logic SSL2+: https://geni.us/ssl2plus
Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97
AEA KU5a: https://imp.i114863.net/GL37r
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Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650
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Today I review a Broadcast Radio microphone from Neumann, the BCM-705. This microphone has hyper-cardioid polar pattern to pick up less background noise and bleed from cohosts, a bass roll off beginning around 250-300Hz to allow you to close talk the microphone without developing an overwhelming proximity effect, and a presence boost beginning around 2kHz to add clarity for spoken word. The shock mount is surprisingly effective, and I found the plosive rejection to be very adequate as well.
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00:00 - Intro / Price
00:29 - Disclaimer & Setup
00:45 - What’s in the Box
01:02 - Build Quality
01:43 - Specifications
02:03 - Polar Pattern Test
02:22 - Plosive Test
02:31 - Shock Mount Test
02:47 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:03 - Background Noise Test (Keyboard Test)
03:21 - Music Test
04:42 - Pros & Cons
05:41 - Overall Thoughts
06:53 - Recommendation
07:50 - Outro
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CONNECTED WITH SABRENT ADAPTER, PROVIDES ~4.5v to MICROPHONE. ADAPTER NO LONGER PROVIDES SAME FUNCTIONALITY!!!!!!!
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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)
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Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/sr117
Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
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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.
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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
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