My Podcast/Vlog Studio Setup Shure SM7B: http://amzn.to/1INp7J8 Rode PSA1: http://amzn.to/1POxABd Cloudlifter CL-1: http://amzn.to/1hZ4zIw Zoom H6: http://amzn.to/1POxBF8 Logitech C920: http://amzn.to/1NPPdCW Giantsquid Lav Mic: http://amzn.to/1INpkf9 GoPro Hero 3: http://amzn.to/1INpnaP Check us out, Follow us, & Like us over at: http://www.geeksrising.com http://www.facebook.com/podcastage http://www.twitter.com/podcastage ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vSrssBVJkU

Today I review the best budget interface I have tested up through today; the Behringer UMC22. I also provide a fix/solution to audio coming out of one speaker / headphone. If you’re on a tight budget and only need a single XLR input, I absolutely recommend this thing. Buy the Behringer UMC22 (Affiliate) Amazon: https://geni.us/umc22 Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/ZaroR Buy the Rode NT1 Kit (Affiliate) Amazon: http://geni.us/rodent1 Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/495rn 00:00 - Intro / Setup / Notes 00:41 - What’s in the Box 00:52 - Build Quality 01:10 - Walk Through of Features (How To Use) 02:19 - Specifications 02:39 - How to Fix Audio Coming from One Headphone / Speaker 03:10 - Preamp Gain Noise Test 03:48 - Dynamic Mic Test 04:03 - Recording Latency 04:26 - D.I. Instrument Test 05:05 - Pros & Cons 05:49 - Recommendation 06:38 - 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: 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=FLNDxdtBGVc

HQ Audio Of Review: https://podcastage.com/rev/puretube Today I review the new Pure Tube from Lewitt. This thing offers a tamer top end compared to Lewitt's solid state mics and more detail and articulation than a lot of other tube mics. The studio set also comes with one of the best shockmounts I've ever used, and it has a self noise of only 7dBA which is crazy for a tube mic. Buy the Lewitt Pure Tube Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/puretube Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/puretube B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/42KSX1v Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/lewitt_pure_tube_studio_set.htm?offid=1&affid=2060 Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/42lcWDF Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=2060 NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below. RECORDING SETTINGS: Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz Gain: ~12:30 Boosted in Post: +5dB SPECS: Polar Pattern: Cardioid Freq Response : 20Hz - 20khz Sensitivity: -31dB Self Noise: 7dBA Tube: 12AU7/ECC82 00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:30 - What’s in the Box 01:06 - Build Quality / Walkthrough 01:37 - Specifications 01:51 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation) 02:09 - Plosive Test 02:24 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 02:44 - Background Noise Test 03:00 - Untreated Room Test 03:19 - Shock Rejection Test 03:38 - Mic Resonance Tap Test 03:55 - Analog Preamp Test 04:31 - Intro to Comparison 04:58 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison 05:17 - Lewitt LCT240 Comparison 05:37 - Lewitt LCT440 Comparison 06:06 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison 06:28 - Lewitt LCT840 Comparison 06:56 - Austrian Audio OC818 Comparison 07:34 - Soyuz SU-023 Bomblet Comparison 07:46 - Sony C100 Comparison 08:22 - Lewitt LCT940 Comparison 08:39 - Telefunken TF-51 Comparison 09:07 - Lewitt LCT1040 Comparison 10:05 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison 10:35 - Neumann U67 Reissue Comparison 11:09 - Music Test 12:19 - Pros & Cons 14:49 - Overall Thoughts 16:18 - Recommendation 17:13 - Outro #Tube #Condenser #MicReview 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=QTvlSvGwSEc

Today we look at a classic microphone from Sennheiser, the MD421-ii, to see how it works for podcasts, vocals, and guitar. The microphones has a very full sound, with a 5kHz presence boost, with plenty of clarity and open sound. The mic does do a very bad job with plosives, and the mic clip is very easy to mistakenly hit the release button. Buy the Sennheiser MD421 II (Amazon) Global: http://geni.us/md421ii Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (2nd Gen) (Amazon) Global: http://geni.us/2i22nd 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 00:34 - Disclaimers / Price / Setup 00:49 - What’s in the Box 01:07 - Build Quality 01:46 - Specifications 02:00 - High Pass Filter Test 02:35 - Polar Pattern Test 02:17 - Handling Noise Test 02:56 - Background Noise Test 03:05 - Proximity Effect / Distance Test 03:30 - Plosive Rejection Test 03:41 - Music Test 04:18 - Pros & Cons 05:12 - Overall thoughts 06:50 - Conclusion / Recommendation 07:41 - 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=hYGlWFzb8uY