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What would you suggest creating for Demo’s when you are just starting out?

Mic A, all day.

If I have a Scarlet already with a cheaper mic, is it more sensible to buy a new very high end mic for like $1000 or should I rather upgrade both the interface and the mic? I can always upgrade my mic and follow up with an interface upgrade in a few months or longer if needed. Ive done a bit of research, and while doing pretty well recording on a budget system, Im feeling ready to splurge on the Sennheisser 416 as it seems to be a perfect mic for my living situation. Or am I wacko for getting a $1000 mic to plug into a scarlet 2i2?

Do you only get paid through paypal or can we use other methods ?

I have been using my SM7b for years for many of the same reasons that you point out Jay. I am a network and local radio producer. I use the SM7b for promos and certain spots. Like most mics, some EQ and processing may be necessary to get the voice track to "pop" in a mix. I also use a Shure KSM32, TLM103 and an MKH416. Each has its own place. I think of each mic as an artist would use a brush for a certain effect and tone. I also consider the acoustic environment in which the mic will be used. Jay, I always like your comparisons to reveal what each mic has to offer as well as your real world experience with them in various applications. You are the best! Thank you.

In my hearing, the SM7B has an unpleasant resonance comparatively. The Ethos presents a more smooth,natural image and a well rounded low energy that preserves the balance of the entire freq range. I could listen to that all day. Instantly loved Mic A and thought it was the Shure. Ever use a Heil PR40 or PR30? Thanks, Jay.

ETHOS needs 10mA on phantom power which is a bit higher than normal. Just something to be aware of. Check your interface.

This is an excellent overview comparison of both mics. Over the years I've used the Electro-Voice RE320, the SE DynaCaster DCM8, the Shure SM58, and an array of other dynamic and condenser mics. primarily for podcasts and meditation audios. In April, I purchased the Earthworks Ethos and I couldn't be happier. To my ears, the sound is noticeably smoother and more pleasing than the SM7B. While there is no "one magic mic", the Earthworks Ethos is now my daily driver for all of the positive reasons you shared during your video. Thanks for sharing your expertise in this and your other videos. Your review of voice over submissions is super valuable for voice over talent and for anyone doing podcasts or other audio recording work.

I think I prefer the Ethos ;-)

Another great 'real world use' informative video. Thanks Jay. How do the Ethos and Sennheiser 416 compare for voiceover? Would the 416 be better for short promos and Ethos better for long form? be interested to see you do a comparison if possible. Cheers. All the best, Joe.

Hi Jay, Thanks for your time in making this great informative video and based on that information I feel that the booth won't dampen the sound enough of a loud saxophone so that it wouldn't be heard or disturb the neighbors in an adjacent wall apartment, but I would like to ask your opinion anyway. The apartment walls a paper thin, you can actually hear the neighbors muffled speech.

Thank you! What are you using in your Booth on the walls? Looks very stylish

This is the proof that the 416 is not made for Indoor

Shure is a bit more warm darker sound

gold! the motherload!

Hi Jay, thank you so much for your feed back on my V.O. ! I know I can be very announcer-ish and will work more on the conversational side of things. Thanks again for taking the time to review my material - Zell

Hi Jay, really nice angles on things in there, very useful tips and ideas, love it!

you've just earned a new subscriber. fantastic content!

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏻, I love this RUclips channel because I love the comparisons. I love the microphones. And he does the comparisons real good. I mean, I love the way he compares everything and does the comparisons. Takes the time that's necessary to compare. It's an amazing channel for mic lovers.

His first read cracked me up because I immediately envisioned a Dr. walking into a waiting room full of nervous patients and announced this to everyone sitting there!! But good all-in-all... 🙂 🙂

I have Misophonia, so this stuff drives me crazy while editing even more than the average person. And don't get me started on "ASMR" recordings... *CRINGE*

Thanks!

Any suggestions on better pads I can get for my ATX 50's ? They stock ones seal okay but they sure don't breath... especially here south Florida.

I didn't say this in my last comment, but your channel has been a HUGE help in bridging the gap I've had between audio/dialogue editing and my own voiceover. I hope more people discover you!

Your voice performance is always perfection for listeners for all the reasons mentioned in this snippet. Other narrators, regardless of their own experience, should follow every word of your advice! Thank you!

It's funny; for me it was between B and C, with a slight edge to B. Having just bought a TLM 102, I now feel very good about my purchase!

Great video. Thanks so much

TLM 103

2:45 This thing, this, i need to make habit of it when recording. its hard when you feel energetic and ready to record and then in flow you did thing like loud moments and in Post processing you realized you did it again.

Enjoyed whole Tutorial explanation video, thank you again, on 1 of your video i commented on the topic of "difference between Normalization and Loudness when applied on Uneven audio frequencies ( sudden peaks and then normal sound frequencies then sudden loud peaks ) ". the title of the video was "How to adjust RMS & Loudness in Adobe Audition for Voiceover and Audiobooks".

its always pretty cool when you use real world examples to explain real world scenarios . learned many new things from your videos

2:06 thats sounds pretty nice. YAMAHA (little force on brand ) get out and ride (connecting sentence).

Sennheiser MKH 416. Both voices. Clearly.

Lastly, regardless of any differences we may have regarding how to interpret the engineering data, there is still what you experience and feel. My motto is to trust this much more than any data sheet, and here we seem to agree.

As for maximum SPL as given in the data sheet this is the volume level where the microphone starts to modify the sound with 0.5% distortion. This is commonly regarded as ”barely hearable”, but our sensitivity to this varies between persons. Higher volume sound levels will give higher distortion. The selection of 0.5% distortion is more or less arbitrary, the engineers could have choosen a different value. In addition, actual microphones have different max SPL at different frequencys which is never described (some calibrated measurement microphones might be an exception). You describe that when using the U87Ai you need to turn down the preamp gain to not get distortion. The point you miss here is if this removes the distortion it is the preamp or audio interface that distorts, not the microphone. The simple remedy is to simply decrease the ”volume” knob on the preamp. It is possible, but in my mind slightly improbable, that you create sounds strong enough to distort the microphone enough to be heard, say above the stated 117dB. The remedy then is to engage the pad.

Hi! I really like your reviews as you actually test the microphones, lets us listen to the result and additionally adds your own thoughts. But in this review I have to disagree with some of your statements regarding the data sheet values of sensitivity and maximum SPL. Sensitivity as given in the data sheet is best compared with a volume control: high sensitivy is equivalent to turning up the volume control. In itself it says nothing about what details the microphone ”hears”. On a microphone with a high sensitivity in the data sheet, simply turn down the volume control on the preamp. As such it is a simple technical measurement, not saying anything about what you perceive as a listener. Add enough gain on a SM7B and the chain of mic + preamp will be measure as sensitive as a U87Ai with less gain on the preamp. And yes, the microphones will probably ”hear” things differently due to different designs, but the difference is not really seen in the engineering measurement of sensitivity. The easiest way to make a U87Ai less sensitive is to simply turn down the preamp gain, or equivalently to engage the pad.

Hi! I use a different DAW for recording (Nuendo) but just wanted to ask a question or two. I don't use too much processing on my recordings just because I like that transparent sound, so I end up editing a lot of noise out manually. With that being said: 1. What's your opinion on using a Gate/Expander during the tracking process as opposed to post-processing? Would that save more time? 2. How much processing *should* you do for auditions? I hear of people using at most: Declicker/Denoiser/etc/Gate - EQ - Compressor and that's my usual FX chain, but I'd love to hear your thoughts

I got it right between A&B confirmed by the proximity test.

I am slightly annoyed at myself that at least in your test the TLM 193 sounded better or fuller at least than my U 87 😅😂😮. Hoping it’s just the case with your voice L O L.

REALLY appreciate this as I get started. Truly calmed my nerves before my 1st auditions. Still in making demo phase. Thank you for all the helpful details:)).🎉

it was perfect, very simple to and professional! thank you so much!

Really amazing work

Jay, it does kind of sound like the EQ you do in post is actually having effect on the sound.

damn i thought c was the 103 and a was the 102, glad to see they were switched as I Just got the tlm 102 for $450 brand new lol. (I thought the 102 sounded the best unprocessed for your voice, with a pop filter built in, price and everything, really has that neumann sound without pushing anything out of the bounds.

Thank you Jay, this was the most clear and effective video of the dozens I’ve watched trying to figure this out

I don't really think it really is.... But for only a bit more money (I Believe right now on sale on Amazon for about $62 with the coupon.... The ProAr 414 (The rebranded BaiFei Li C414) The BFL V10 is also very good... And for a bit more money there's the V5. Those don't sound like cheap Chinese mics at all. They really do sound good!

Do I notice a new summer haircut there? Looking good ;-)

Hi, please I would like to know on witch preamplifier and audio Interface did you record the audio session? Many thanks

I have been doing Voiceover for many years, and the number one rule is to send files - clean. Clean means: no effects. No compression, no EQ, no messing... Yes, I clean the noise from the file, I edit, and sometimes diminsh breaths. Why, you ask? Adding effects prior to sending does not allow the Producer to fix issues they might find. Prior FX makes it real difficult to match IF and when pickups are needed. Clients can add compression, if they desire, when they "post" or do the mix. What a VO talent thinks about his/her sound is NOT likely what the client also desires. If in doubt about adding FX or not - ask!