Just bought this mic, and your review was a big part of making that decision. Just felt like I needed a change, and decided to do something different than going with an SM7B or an RE20. It is a great mic. My co-host noticed right away, and commented on how warm this mic sounds. I've got the bass on the flat setting, and the first high shelf on. Anyway, great review!
Sweet! I had not landed on my upgraded mic yet and now I'm thinking it will be this one. Kind of did not want the 7B just because that's what everyone has. :) Really like the look of this one. Thanks for the video.
Having new microphones come out almost a year later in my country has its pros and cons. While I can't get it as early as I want to, I can at least see how this one fares in the following months. I'm really intrigued by this one as a potential "forever mic."
I bought this for Zoom lessons and general talking. So far, so good. The built-in preamp is switched on for more gain, connected to the Babyface Pro FS.
I've used the SM7B (and A) for many year in radio. In 2022 I bought a Dynacaster for instructional videos. On my voice I record it flat, because for me the low end roll off takes away too much and the high end boost doesn't agree with my voice. But I do the EQ in post and I love it!!!! (but I generally love all my sE's 😁)
The Dynacaster and SM7B sounded much more alike/similar than did the Dynacaster and RE20. The Dynacaster & 7B sounded within 90% of each other whereas the RE20 did jump out as being the clearer, more articulate mic absent any of the "low mid-mud" that the 7B suffers from. Boosting the low and highs on the SE Dynacaster did close some of the gap with the RE20, but I am not sure if you mentioned which high boost you had engaged at that point (first hi boost or second?). I like the Dynacaster especially when you consider price and may buy one - it's very nice looking as you noted. However, the RE20 still reigns supreme all these years later especially over longer listening periods. Its articulation and variable D design reduces listening fatigue that starts to settle in when the proximity effect kicks in with other mics. I do like the smaller format of the Dynacaster. I have an RE320 (physically identical to the RE20) and the one thing I HATE about it is the ridiculously large shock mount system. When you combine that with the rear exit of the XLR, it literally takes up about 12" - 13" inches from front of mic to the rear of the XLR connector. It takes up a lot of room over my desk even when hung from a boom arm - this is where I would look forward to the small Dynacaster. Thank you for your review!
I've had a Dynacaster for a few weeks and suspect the first high boost is approx 4dB and the really high one is around 9dB. That's just too much EQ for me because of that fatigue issue you mentioned. I suspect a lot of people will like the V shaped EQ curve with both high and low boost engaged, but on most voices I think that really high boost is too much. That said, I really like this mic and think it's a serious contender. I really think anyone thinking of an SM7b for podcasting/streaming should seriously look at this mic first.
I bought the Dynacaster just this weekend! Had the RE320 with the same shockmount yours has plus the BSW Repop filter on top of it. Just like you, the 320 just took up to much space and obscured my face on my podcast. I couldn't even articulate with my hands-arms in the air because I easily bumped the mic. Also, the mic just became too heavy for my boom arm as well. The Dynacaster fixes all of that, honestly think I upgraded. I'm very pleased so far, the size of the actual mic minus where the joint articulates is only about 5 1/2 inches in length. It's short and sweet!
exactly (about the footprint of the RE20/320). i went with the SM7B and it takes up close to the same profile. i think all SM7B and RE20/320 users need to unite and use the Earthworks Ethos, instead. IMO, it does the thing the RE series and SM7B both excel at, but better. and, it's tiny.
I bought one last week! I'm sorry I got it before using your link... I freaking love my SM7B but this one sure solves my problems with my mobile recording setup. Dynacaster and a zoom Podtrak p4. With the Dynacaster, I don't have to carry a fethead or cloudlifter. I like the RE20 but it's just a bit crispy for me. For me, when I use my SM7B, I can use the Dynacaster as my guest mic. With all of the plosive protection, it's a good option for those who have little experience talking into microphones. Thanks for the awesome review. I feel good about my purchase.
Great video It’s been my go to since se sent one over honestly I’ve struggled to find anyone that doesn’t appreciate the sound of this mic for its price 😀
So I’ve been checking out mics and reviews. I’ve noticed myself really gravitating toward your reviews. I really think this mic sounds the best for your voice than the others I’ve heard you review, which is a lot. Thanks for the great review.
There's something a tad boxy (though not exactly nasal) in the mid-range of the Dynacaster that sticks out a bit. It's most obvious in the flat setting; with bottom and top boosts it kinda gets balanced out, to my ear. Imho the RE20 & 7B sound a tad smoother in the middle. But honestly, I could easily get what I want out of the Dynacaster with a tiny bit of EQ, and it's so full-featured at a great price. With my weedy voice, I'd have the bass boost glued in the On position.
From the specs, it seems this is essentially the V7 capsule + a DM1 Dynamite integrated into one body. Both those together cost (at the time of this comment) $198.00, which is about $90-ish less than this Dynacaster DCM8. But, included with the Dynacaster are the EQ settings and pretty nifty plosive rejection.
I was totally expecting an SD-1 review and was so pleased! Great review. Love the Dynacaster. Is this your first SE mic? If so what a great one to start with!
Yes, it is! I got a boat load of mics from them...and I guess I should get on doing those! I still havent gotten my SD-1...one of the drawbacks of having to buy your own.......
I've recently replaced my SM7b with a DynaCaster, running through a dBX 286s. This is working very well, with preamp powered on. My application. is broadcasting in real time, and the combination of EQ in the DynaCaster and compression/De-Esser/NoiseGate in the dBX results in audio tone exactly like I like it. Very happy with this set up.
Hello. I want to get a dynacaster myself, and use it, also with dbx286s. No one made a video to see how they sound together. Could you give me a processed and unprocessed recording? Thank you
Oh man that handling noise is to much for me. I just saw this mic online and had to check out some reviews. It sounds amazing but in my small office workspace I need something with handling rejection, or at least better desk bump rejection. Otherwise, I'm really impressed with the sound. I'm still not ruling it out. My search continues. Thanks for all the videos. Didn't realize I wasn't subscribed and I've been watching your videos for a while. Cheers.
Man, I was really debating if I should return my sm7b for the sE dynacaster but the sm7b just sounds so much smoother to my ears. I just night have to sacrifice the extra $100 lol.
Love your videos. I've watched this one 6 times or so. I've been trying to choose a microphone for podcasting. I really like the sound of the SM7B although I've never owned one. I've read a lot of reviews where people who've had experience with both actually prefer this mic over the the SM7B for various reason. Would you recommend the se dynacaster for a podcast? I've not found a lot of videos about the se dynacaster and any feedback is welcome. Thanks again for all you do! Wishing you all the best.
Sounds good.That mic is so tempting especially as a turn on and forget mic as far as guests with poor plosive self control . I'm seeing an SE pattern on the channel. Does that mean the X1S review is somewhere around the "Dark Corner". I feel like it's not very popular and I wonder if it might just be another hidden gem (in its class) made by SE
Hey! Great review, thanks a lot. Quick question: What do you think about the handling noise, if you compare it with the SM7B - or other mics for that matter. Thanks!
Hi there. I know i'm asking this one after a year os this video been posted, but hey... You do it when you so it. I was interested in knowing if you think switching from a RE320 to de Dynacaster would be an upgrade. I've read that you can get this one sounding close to the RE320 but with the flexibility to shape the sound in various ways (as you demonstrate in your video). So, want to comment on that "this maybe is an upgrade" or "stick with what you have" dilemma? Thanks
Dark Corner Studios, A question about gain / noise and the sE DYNACASTER, if you don’t mind. Imagine the sE DYNACASTER (with the mic activator engaged - w/48v) and used in conjunction with the PodTrak P8: When setting the PodTrak P8’s (via: Mic Input > Mic Preamp Settings) digital slider so the level max peaks at the top of the ‘Good’ range, what would be the overall noise decrease as compared to the mic activator disengaged? Note: The Zoom PodTrak P8’s preamps are: -124dBu @ +70dB. Ultimately I’m asking how much preamp ‘hiss’ can be eliminated using the sE DYNACASTER or similar mic with a mic activator. yYM
Doesn't really work that way... So any mic activator will have its own noise...and will be added to your noise from your preamps on your board. The trick is...the inline preamp will let you not boost your board gain so high....limiting the amount of noise from the board preamps. Nothing gets replaced
@@DarkCornerStudios Thanks Dark Corner Studios. It seems I don’t understand this at all [sigh]. IMO, someone needs to produce a RUclips comparison / ‘reality’ test using level meters. Use a Zoom PodTrak P8, RØDECaster Pro, TASCAM Mixcast 4 Example (recommended voice-over industry standard for analyzing noise): - Well-treated room or sound booth (no room reverb) - Gain so normal speech is -6dB with max peaks to -3dB (Ref. Bill DeWees; Booth Junkie; Julian Krause) - Test mic without mic activator (-6dB with max peaks to -3dB) - Test mic with mic activator (-6dB with max peaks to -3dB) = Q: Without speaking, what is the ambient noise floor on the level meter? If it’s flickering between -75dB and -60dB, it’s acceptable for a voice-over. If, however, it’s flickering between -60dB to -45dB, it’s unacceptable-and gates and noise suppression software will be required. Note: I thought to use an Earthworks ICON PRO (at 6") with the PodTrak P8. But those preamps are very hissy (EIN -124dBu @ 70dB). But there are reports the Earthworks has a lot of self noise (16dB), so I’m wondering what would be an alternative. Note: Currently I’m using iZotope RX 9 to eliminate some of the hiss. But this band-aid always degrades the clarity. Again, thanks for the reply, yYM
@@yinYangMountain yeah...the P8 isn't the quietest. But just look at the ein of the father...its -129. So that should bring down the hiss quite a bit...how much I am not sure. Doubtful anyone will jump on the video idea too...as it would be completely different from interface to interface
Both the SM7B and the RE20 sounded head and shoulders above the Dynacaster to my ears (with headphones). The Dynacaster sounded a bit harsh while the other two sounded buttery smooth. It's nice having the built-in mic booster, but ultimately, I would prefer one of the other options, even if I have to spend a little more on a separate mic booster. And subjectively, I don't particularly care for the looks of it, but that's highly personal. Great review as always!!
I thought the sE DynaCaster with both the boost on both and SM7B sounded very similar on your voice. That being said, based on this video, out of the 3 mics I preferred the RE20 on your voice.
Maybe this is only me, but I am 58 years young and my hearing has lost at lot of the high frequencies already. Nevertheless, when listening to your comparison (and other reviews of the Dynacaster) through my headphones, the Dynacaster always sounds a bit harsh and scratchy (in the mids?) compared to the SM7B or the RE20. Also - I'm not shure how to phrase it properly - the audio sounds somewhat comressed as opposed to the competitors. Both is apart from the tonality of the microphone, which you can adjust by the EQ-filters.With regards to the gain boost, I cannot hear a significant difference whether it's turned on or not if the volume in post is the same.
Hi bro. Thanks for the review. If you give judgement point range between 0 to 100, how will you judge Dynacaster, SM7B, and RE20? Really appreciate for the response. Additional info: I am considering to use it at broadcasting radio studio.
Hello, I am in need of your advice sir. Been watching so mamy of your videos lately trying to grasp all of the info. Im new to all of this. I started streaming on kick playing video games and wanted to upgrade my mic for better quality sound. So far I will be purchasing a boom arm, the xlr cables, you sold me on se dynacaster dynamic mic sounds amazing, need your recommendation for an interface ro get this all running. I also have studio speakers that I would like to be able to switch when im not streaming. I own Sennheiser headset with a Dac.
Based on your samples, I'd say the Dynacaster compares very favourably with the SM7B. Close enough in sound, with the ability to modify the sound even further, at a reduced cost and with the advantage of it also being more compact. Truthfully, I think the RE20 still sounds better, although it isn't a huge difference, certainly not the roughly $300 AUD difference. On the other hand, the bumps came through the Dynacaster quite audibly when you tapped the desk, arm and the mic itself. I suspect the SM7B would win out in the regard as would the RE20 in the shock mount.
The RE20 always sounds like you’re in a hallway to me. It’s way too bright. I still can’t beat my BCM104 I recently got. It’s an expensive mic but I have pretty much all the other popular ones and this thing is basically a TLM103 with better sibilance response than even my Shure SM7B with that buttery Neuman sound. The noise floor is also nonexistent from the mic.
I'm excited about this mic but after searching thru countless reviews, why can't we get a test on axis noise rejection levels? I wanna know how well it can reject noise from the sides and back in comparison to those other mics.
@@Gooboobananas but that test is nonsensical. The result is specific to the frequency response and polar pattern response of the exact mic. That specific comparison won't tell you anything. Like what mic handles sound worse from 15 degrees?
@@DarkCornerStudios my guess is he's more concerned with rear axis rejection. Probably a streamer that wants less audio interference from echos off his poorly treated room and keyboard clicks.
It's tough to advise since I don't know your voice. I am a massive fan of sE and the Dynacaster. The options for eqing your voice right on the mic are awesome...and you can get a wide range of responses. Wasn't aass8ve fan of the Blue Sona...but I can see why some like it. For me...I would go with the Dynacaster. And if you like the advice...and want to thank me...make sure you use a link in the video to find it on Amazon...lol
Can't get it locally in Korea. Can get other SE mics.... just not this, unless I import it. A little afraid to do so, given that it has more to go wrong (and no local warranty). Come on SE -- why doesn't Korea have this?
if you have an interface like the Go xlr.. do you need to run that 48v phantom power? or can you select Dynamic and have enough gain to drive it.. since the go xlr has 72db gain
I just bought this mic but mine seems to have some issues. The first thing I noticed is the relatively high background hiss I hear when recording something with it plugged into my Goxlr mini. I made sure to match the output volume with my Rode Podmic (they ended up needing the exact same amount of gain to have the same output volume) and I found that the Podmic has practically no background hiss in comparison. I then tried to activate the built in dynamite to see if that would help. I turned on phantom power on my Goxlr, matched the output volume as close as possible and found that the background hiss is now a little less (though still a little more than the Podmic), but then another problem arose. The Dynacaster now distorts when the recorded sound gets too loud even though the meter in my recording software (and the Goxlr itself) tell me the mic isn't clipping (far from it actually). Seems like I'm overdriving the capsule even though I didn't have this problem with the dynamite turned off. Now I'm wondering if I should return the mic to get a new one or if this is normal. Hope someone can help me out!
@@DarkCornerStudios Thanks for the quick response! I feel like it might indeed be faulty. Do u have any experience with using this mic with the GoXLR? And what's your experience with using the dynamite in the Dynacaster? Are u able to clip the mic when u engage some kind of limiter or clip guard?
@@DarkCornerStudios alright, thanks for the help though! I'll just return the mic and get a new one. Luckily in the Netherlands, where I'm from, we by law get a certain amount of time to test out an online purchase and return it regardless of the reason
Excuse me but I don't speak english very well and I know nothing about micros. Could you tell me, please, if I need to buy a triton fethead with this microphone ? I'm not sure... Thanks you anyway for the review ! it seems to be a good mic.
@@DarkCornerStudios I caught what you said about how much room noise it picks up with it turned on, with how good the pre amps are on the rodecaster, would you recommend keeping the internal preamp off on the dynacaster ?
@@NickleNinja2 room noise pickup is relative to the room you are in. Preamp noise is something very different. That is weighed as EIN. Both are good. The RCP2 and that mic have decent EIN. No gear will make your room noise sound better
Sounds good on your voice . Cuts through nice but easy on the ears. But the female voice needs processing . Bit harsh. 9 o'clock I think sounds the best. Bass off. Highs off is easier on the ears. Don't like it at all on the guitars. 7B sounds better . Dynacaster has some harsh mids that arent there on the 7B
Recently I have unsubscribed from most of the audio channels that I followed that did microphone and equipment reviews. There are some really good channels doing good stuff. But I'm moving out of the shopping mode and pushing more to training and actually producing the content. If you don't mind I would like to stick with your channel. The engagement is just fantastic and I want to support the other things you have said that you're moving into soon. But I'll probably view far fewer of the review videos.
All good brother! Of course it is ok if you stick around! I agree that you can easily get review fatigue...I have started moving away from a lot of computer tech videos for the same reason... Hope that some of the future content meets your needs!
Sure, you can hear extra noise when you add in the preamp with 30 dB of boost BUT you didn't speak because you would have been way too loud and would have had to lower the gain on your interface to match the non boosted level which would have in turn, lowered the noise. 😏 Great video, otherwise though.
@@DarkCornerStudios I am windows user as well and looking to purchase microphone for youttube livestreams and interface. I have a couple usb microphones but I want to step it up a bit. What would you recommend me get for interface / microphone?
@@adenval7 I have a PreSonus revelator io24. The thing has fantastic reviews, and it can do SO many tricks. Thing is, it can do so many tricks that it's just absolutely overwhelming. I mean there are mixes and sub mixes and all kinds of stuff. I bought it because I wanted one with loopback and all the articles I read said it was the best one with loopback for the cost. But it's so complicated. There are almost no knobs or buttons on the thing. It's all controlled through an audio controller on your PC. Which is not my cup of tea. I have had to go into the controller app and "reset all" the settings more times than I can count because some feature gets turned on and I can't figure out how to get it back to sounding normal. If you are one who will take 2 weeks of watching tutorial videos by PreSonus and on RUclips and you want an interface that does essentially everything, for $100 you can not beat it. I on the other hand just wanted something that I can plug two mics into, have good sound with the ability to include the computer audio in my recording. You know what I ended up with in the end? I wanted a cheap SIMPLE interface that I could set up at a friend's house so we could record remotely with decent sound. I bought a no name Chinese knock off of the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 with loopback for $40 with a $5 off coupon. This thing is built like a tank and it actually has pretty damn good sound. If it were me, I would say don't get sucked into buying something with a thousand bells and whistles because it's just going to be a damn headache in the end. If you're just recording from home with perhaps one guest then do not buy something super fancy. Try the $40 knock off and if it's not good enough then just return it. Don't get caught up in the hype. I sure hope you get this message, because I just spent way too much time typing out something this long to have it not help anybody hahaha.
@@DarkCornerStudios I already have a mic activator, and the extra noise introduced by the built in Dynamite on this mic is a little concerning, so I guess that's one point in favor of the RE20. Either way, I am surprised I haven't found your channel sooner - New Subscriber!
Nice video - really thorough. Two things - why oh why must they make all the internal muffling RED? Dumb as it sounds, It's actually a deal breaker for me on this mic. Two, who started this "3 o'clock, 5 o'clock, high noon" language for describing preamp gain??? That whiner on Podcastage does it too (maybe he's to blame). It is not a descriptor that has any meaning to anyone. How hard is it to look at the gain setting in your DAW and give an actual dB number. Whew, glad I got that out of my system. Keep up the great work, thanks again for an informative video.
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Just bought this mic, and your review was a big part of making that decision. Just felt like I needed a change, and decided to do something different than going with an SM7B or an RE20. It is a great mic. My co-host noticed right away, and commented on how warm this mic sounds. I've got the bass on the flat setting, and the first high shelf on. Anyway, great review!
Sweet! I had not landed on my upgraded mic yet and now I'm thinking it will be this one. Kind of did not want the 7B just because that's what everyone has. :) Really like the look of this one. Thanks for the video.
Very similar to Podcastage, but adding a female voice to test the microphone was a nice change.👍
When I can I do...I do find it lacking
Having new microphones come out almost a year later in my country has its pros and cons. While I can't get it as early as I want to, I can at least see how this one fares in the following months.
I'm really intrigued by this one as a potential "forever mic."
I bought this for Zoom lessons and general talking. So far, so good. The built-in preamp is switched on for more gain, connected to the Babyface Pro FS.
I've used the SM7B (and A) for many year in radio. In 2022 I bought a Dynacaster for instructional videos. On my voice I record it flat, because for me the low end roll off takes away too much and the high end boost doesn't agree with my voice. But I do the EQ in post and I love it!!!! (but I generally love all my sE's 😁)
The Dynacaster and SM7B sounded much more alike/similar than did the Dynacaster and RE20. The Dynacaster & 7B sounded within 90% of each other whereas the RE20 did jump out as being the clearer, more articulate mic absent any of the "low mid-mud" that the 7B suffers from. Boosting the low and highs on the SE Dynacaster did close some of the gap with the RE20, but I am not sure if you mentioned which high boost you had engaged at that point (first hi boost or second?). I like the Dynacaster especially when you consider price and may buy one - it's very nice looking as you noted. However, the RE20 still reigns supreme all these years later especially over longer listening periods. Its articulation and variable D design reduces listening fatigue that starts to settle in when the proximity effect kicks in with other mics. I do like the smaller format of the Dynacaster. I have an RE320 (physically identical to the RE20) and the one thing I HATE about it is the ridiculously large shock mount system. When you combine that with the rear exit of the XLR, it literally takes up about 12" - 13" inches from front of mic to the rear of the XLR connector. It takes up a lot of room over my desk even when hung from a boom arm - this is where I would look forward to the small Dynacaster. Thank you for your review!
Cheers!
And yeah...comically large mics are a vibe!!
I've had a Dynacaster for a few weeks and suspect the first high boost is approx 4dB and the really high one is around 9dB. That's just too much EQ for me because of that fatigue issue you mentioned. I suspect a lot of people will like the V shaped EQ curve with both high and low boost engaged, but on most voices I think that really high boost is too much. That said, I really like this mic and think it's a serious contender. I really think anyone thinking of an SM7b for podcasting/streaming should seriously look at this mic first.
I bought the Dynacaster just this weekend! Had the RE320 with the same shockmount yours has plus the BSW Repop filter on top of it. Just like you, the 320 just took up to much space and obscured my face on my podcast. I couldn't even articulate with my hands-arms in the air because I easily bumped the mic. Also, the mic just became too heavy for my boom arm as well. The Dynacaster fixes all of that, honestly think I upgraded. I'm very pleased so far, the size of the actual mic minus where the joint articulates is only about 5 1/2 inches in length. It's short and sweet!
exactly (about the footprint of the RE20/320). i went with the SM7B and it takes up close to the same profile. i think all SM7B and RE20/320 users need to unite and use the Earthworks Ethos, instead. IMO, it does the thing the RE series and SM7B both excel at, but better. and, it's tiny.
I bought one last week! I'm sorry I got it before using your link... I freaking love my SM7B but this one sure solves my problems with my mobile recording setup. Dynacaster and a zoom Podtrak p4. With the Dynacaster, I don't have to carry a fethead or cloudlifter. I like the RE20 but it's just a bit crispy for me. For me, when I use my SM7B, I can use the Dynacaster as my guest mic. With all of the plosive protection, it's a good option for those who have little experience talking into microphones. Thanks for the awesome review. I feel good about my purchase.
No worries!
The links are just a nice bonus!!
Glad you like it!
Great video It’s been my go to since se sent one over honestly I’ve struggled to find anyone that doesn’t appreciate the sound of this mic for its price 😀
I appreciate the effort you put into these videos for us. You don't have to...yet you do- for us! Thank you 😃
Its a labour of love!
So I’ve been checking out mics and reviews. I’ve noticed myself really gravitating toward your reviews. I really think this mic sounds the best for your voice than the others I’ve heard you review, which is a lot. Thanks for the great review.
Very impressed by the sE Dynacaster. Really great sounding microphone.
There's something a tad boxy (though not exactly nasal) in the mid-range of the Dynacaster that sticks out a bit. It's most obvious in the flat setting; with bottom and top boosts it kinda gets balanced out, to my ear. Imho the RE20 & 7B sound a tad smoother in the middle. But honestly, I could easily get what I want out of the Dynacaster with a tiny bit of EQ, and it's so full-featured at a great price. With my weedy voice, I'd have the bass boost glued in the On position.
Good review...sE is producing some intriguing microphones. It suits your voice nicely, by the way!
From the specs, it seems this is essentially the V7 capsule + a DM1 Dynamite integrated into one body. Both those together cost (at the time of this comment) $198.00, which is about $90-ish less than this Dynacaster DCM8. But, included with the Dynacaster are the EQ settings and pretty nifty plosive rejection.
Don't even need the dynamite with the V7, though. But I agree, the V7 sounds identical, minus the EQ settings and extra plosive material.
I was totally expecting an SD-1 review and was so pleased! Great review. Love the Dynacaster. Is this your first SE mic? If so what a great one to start with!
Yes, it is!
I got a boat load of mics from them...and I guess I should get on doing those!
I still havent gotten my SD-1...one of the drawbacks of having to buy your own.......
@@DarkCornerStudios This or lewitt 440 pure?
I've recently replaced my SM7b with a DynaCaster, running through a dBX 286s. This is working very well, with preamp powered on. My application. is broadcasting in real time, and the combination of EQ in the DynaCaster and compression/De-Esser/NoiseGate in the dBX results in audio tone exactly like I like it. Very happy with this set up.
Hello. I want to get a dynacaster myself, and use it, also with dbx286s. No one made a video to see how they sound together. Could you give me a processed and unprocessed recording? Thank you
Simply the best dynamic mic for the price.
I'd be interested in a comparison with the se VX7 - I use mine with a thin foam windshield, and I think it gets good results.
@@DEGUIDER Thanks! I thought I should share what seemed to me to be a nice surprise: usable spoken word sound for a very reasonable price!
Oh man that handling noise is to much for me. I just saw this mic online and had to check out some reviews. It sounds amazing but in my small office workspace I need something with handling rejection, or at least better desk bump rejection. Otherwise, I'm really impressed with the sound. I'm still not ruling it out. My search continues. Thanks for all the videos. Didn't realize I wasn't subscribed and I've been watching your videos for a while. Cheers.
Thanks for the support!
Man, I was really debating if I should return my sm7b for the sE dynacaster but the sm7b just sounds so much smoother to my ears. I just night have to sacrifice the extra $100 lol.
Audio from the sE mic sounds really good in this video! Great review. I currently have a Presonus PD-70. The sE mic has me thinking…
That is one hell of an upgrade!!
Love your videos. I've watched this one 6 times or so. I've been trying to choose a microphone for podcasting. I really like the sound of the SM7B although I've never owned one. I've read a lot of reviews where people who've had experience with both actually prefer this mic over the the SM7B for various reason. Would you recommend the se dynacaster for a podcast? I've not found a lot of videos about the se dynacaster and any feedback is welcome. Thanks again for all you do! Wishing you all the best.
Cheers and thanks for your support!
Yeah...Dynacaster is a great all around er...shouldn't have any issues with it for a podcast at all!
@@DarkCornerStudios Thanks man, you're awesome! Keep the videos coming:)
Sounds good.That mic is so tempting especially as a turn on and forget mic as far as guests with poor plosive self control . I'm seeing an SE pattern on the channel. Does that mean the X1S review is somewhere around the "Dark Corner". I feel like it's not very popular and I wonder if it might just be another hidden gem (in its class) made by SE
They sent me a few...but not that one...maybe I will pick it up and give it a shake
Hey! Great review, thanks a lot. Quick question: What do you think about the handling noise, if you compare it with the SM7B - or other mics for that matter. Thanks!
Hi there. I know i'm asking this one after a year os this video been posted, but hey... You do it when you so it. I was interested in knowing if you think switching from a RE320 to de Dynacaster would be an upgrade. I've read that you can get this one sounding close to the RE320 but with the flexibility to shape the sound in various ways (as you demonstrate in your video). So, want to comment on that "this maybe is an upgrade" or "stick with what you have" dilemma? Thanks
Ahah, loved that ref on Spiderman xD ! Great review, spot on and very helpful for my 'quest' thank you.
Telling us "sock off!" right from the start. This is a video I can dig.
Dark Corner Studios,
A question about gain / noise and the sE DYNACASTER, if you don’t mind. Imagine the sE DYNACASTER (with the mic activator engaged - w/48v) and used in conjunction with the PodTrak P8:
When setting the PodTrak P8’s (via: Mic Input > Mic Preamp Settings) digital slider so the level max peaks at the top of the ‘Good’ range, what would be the overall noise decrease as compared to the mic activator disengaged?
Note: The Zoom PodTrak P8’s preamps are: -124dBu @ +70dB.
Ultimately I’m asking how much preamp ‘hiss’ can be eliminated using the sE DYNACASTER or similar mic with a mic activator.
yYM
Doesn't really work that way...
So any mic activator will have its own noise...and will be added to your noise from your preamps on your board.
The trick is...the inline preamp will let you not boost your board gain so high....limiting the amount of noise from the board preamps.
Nothing gets replaced
@@DarkCornerStudios Thanks Dark Corner Studios.
It seems I don’t understand this at all [sigh]. IMO, someone needs to produce a RUclips comparison / ‘reality’ test using level meters.
Use a Zoom PodTrak P8, RØDECaster Pro, TASCAM Mixcast 4
Example (recommended voice-over industry standard for analyzing noise):
- Well-treated room or sound booth (no room reverb)
- Gain so normal speech is -6dB with max peaks to -3dB (Ref. Bill DeWees; Booth Junkie; Julian Krause)
- Test mic without mic activator (-6dB with max peaks to -3dB)
- Test mic with mic activator (-6dB with max peaks to -3dB)
= Q: Without speaking, what is the ambient noise floor on the level meter? If it’s flickering between -75dB and -60dB, it’s acceptable for a voice-over. If, however, it’s flickering between -60dB to -45dB, it’s unacceptable-and gates and noise suppression software will be required.
Note: I thought to use an Earthworks ICON PRO (at 6") with the PodTrak P8. But those preamps are very hissy (EIN -124dBu @ 70dB). But there are reports the Earthworks has a lot of self noise (16dB), so I’m wondering what would be an alternative.
Note: Currently I’m using iZotope RX 9 to eliminate some of the hiss. But this band-aid always degrades the clarity.
Again, thanks for the reply,
yYM
@@yinYangMountain yeah...the P8 isn't the quietest.
But just look at the ein of the father...its -129.
So that should bring down the hiss quite a bit...how much I am not sure.
Doubtful anyone will jump on the video idea too...as it would be completely different from interface to interface
Both the SM7B and the RE20 sounded head and shoulders above the Dynacaster to my ears (with headphones). The Dynacaster sounded a bit harsh while the other two sounded buttery smooth. It's nice having the built-in mic booster, but ultimately, I would prefer one of the other options, even if I have to spend a little more on a separate mic booster. And subjectively, I don't particularly care for the looks of it, but that's highly personal. Great review as always!!
I thought the sE DynaCaster with both the boost on both and SM7B sounded very similar on your voice. That being said, based on this video, out of the 3 mics I preferred the RE20 on your voice.
It really is a hard mic to beat
Thanks For The Awesome Review 👌
Maybe this is only me, but I am 58 years young and my hearing has lost at lot of the high frequencies already. Nevertheless, when listening to your comparison (and other reviews of the Dynacaster) through my headphones, the Dynacaster always sounds a bit harsh and scratchy (in the mids?) compared to the SM7B or the RE20. Also - I'm not shure how to phrase it properly - the audio sounds somewhat comressed as opposed to the competitors. Both is apart from the tonality of the microphone, which you can adjust by the EQ-filters.With regards to the gain boost, I cannot hear a significant difference whether it's turned on or not if the volume in post is the same.
Sounds great but would love to have seen how it sounded boomed.
Hi bro. Thanks for the review. If you give judgement point range between 0 to 100, how will you judge Dynacaster, SM7B, and RE20? Really appreciate for the response. Additional info: I am considering to use it at broadcasting radio studio.
Hello, I am in need of your advice sir. Been watching so mamy of your videos lately trying to grasp all of the info. Im new to all of this. I started streaming on kick playing video games and wanted to upgrade my mic for better quality sound. So far I will be purchasing a boom arm, the xlr cables, you sold me on se dynacaster dynamic mic sounds amazing, need your recommendation for an interface ro get this all running. I also have studio speakers that I would like to be able to switch when im not streaming. I own Sennheiser headset with a Dac.
Based on your samples, I'd say the Dynacaster compares very favourably with the SM7B. Close enough in sound, with the ability to modify the sound even further, at a reduced cost and with the advantage of it also being more compact. Truthfully, I think the RE20 still sounds better, although it isn't a huge difference, certainly not the roughly $300 AUD difference. On the other hand, the bumps came through the Dynacaster quite audibly when you tapped the desk, arm and the mic itself. I suspect the SM7B would win out in the regard as would the RE20 in the shock mount.
The RE20 always sounds like you’re in a hallway to me. It’s way too bright.
I still can’t beat my BCM104 I recently got. It’s an expensive mic but I have pretty much all the other popular ones and this thing is basically a TLM103 with better sibilance response than even my Shure SM7B with that buttery Neuman sound. The noise floor is also nonexistent from the mic.
in germany, the RE is 600 and the dynacaster is 250, so its even a bigger diff
@@tinychamberz That's a no brainer right there. Dynacaster for sure.
@@TheHalfmanofOz yeah thats crazy haha
Great video! Love your attention to detail and honesty. Got my sub!!
Plosive resistance, crazy natural sound, the top air...it destroys the sm7b.
Nice video the Dynacaster sounds cleaner and a tad more detailed
Great video! Very helpful - thanks
I'm excited about this mic but after searching thru countless reviews, why can't we get a test on axis noise rejection levels? I wanna know how well it can reject noise from the sides and back in comparison to those other mics.
Wait on the podcastage review
Lol...I actually do an off axis rejection test in THIS very video
@@DarkCornerStudios I think he meant doing it with other comparable mics in the same video to get a better idea of how the axis rejection compares.
@@Gooboobananas but that test is nonsensical.
The result is specific to the frequency response and polar pattern response of the exact mic.
That specific comparison won't tell you anything.
Like what mic handles sound worse from 15 degrees?
@@DarkCornerStudios my guess is he's more concerned with rear axis rejection. Probably a streamer that wants less audio interference from echos off his poorly treated room and keyboard clicks.
what are your thoughts on the Dynacaster and the Blue Sona? Im down to these 2 as my next mic choice.. and def need opinons of the pros haha
It's tough to advise since I don't know your voice.
I am a massive fan of sE and the Dynacaster.
The options for eqing your voice right on the mic are awesome...and you can get a wide range of responses.
Wasn't aass8ve fan of the Blue Sona...but I can see why some like it.
For me...I would go with the Dynacaster.
And if you like the advice...and want to thank me...make sure you use a link in the video to find it on Amazon...lol
@@DarkCornerStudios Thank you ! will do. appreciate your advice
Just bought it. Like it!
Can't get it locally in Korea. Can get other SE mics.... just not this, unless I import it. A little afraid to do so, given that it has more to go wrong (and no local warranty). Come on SE -- why doesn't Korea have this?
if you have an interface like the Go xlr.. do you need to run that 48v phantom power? or can you select Dynamic and have enough gain to drive it.. since the go xlr has 72db gain
Not necessarily the amount of gain you have...but how clean it is.
If it is clean gain...72db will drive ANY mic
Please compare the dynacaster to the re20 on a bass drum!
I just bought this mic but mine seems to have some issues. The first thing I noticed is the relatively high background hiss I hear when recording something with it plugged into my Goxlr mini. I made sure to match the output volume with my Rode Podmic (they ended up needing the exact same amount of gain to have the same output volume) and I found that the Podmic has practically no background hiss in comparison.
I then tried to activate the built in dynamite to see if that would help. I turned on phantom power on my Goxlr, matched the output volume as close as possible and found that the background hiss is now a little less (though still a little more than the Podmic), but then another problem arose. The Dynacaster now distorts when the recorded sound gets too loud even though the meter in my recording software (and the Goxlr itself) tell me the mic isn't clipping (far from it actually). Seems like I'm overdriving the capsule even though I didn't have this problem with the dynamite turned off.
Now I'm wondering if I should return the mic to get a new one or if this is normal. Hope someone can help me out!
That's not normal
Odd.
I would get a new one if I were you
@@DarkCornerStudios Thanks for the quick response! I feel like it might indeed be faulty. Do u have any experience with using this mic with the GoXLR? And what's your experience with using the dynamite in the Dynacaster? Are u able to clip the mic when u engage some kind of limiter or clip guard?
@@yber15 no idea on all fronts
@@DarkCornerStudios alright, thanks for the help though! I'll just return the mic and get a new one. Luckily in the Netherlands, where I'm from, we by law get a certain amount of time to test out an online purchase and return it regardless of the reason
that thing looks as good as the sm7b but ai think is the spensive version of the v7 just like shure did with the sm57 and the sm7b
Wow i might pick up this mic in the future
It is rather impressive at this price point
Excuse me but I don't speak english very well and I know nothing about micros. Could you tell me, please, if I need to buy a triton fethead with this microphone ? I'm not sure... Thanks you anyway for the review ! it seems to be a good mic.
No, Dynacaster have dynamite-preamp inside.
A solid choice at around £200.
do you think this mic needs the amp turned on with the rodecaster ?
Only if you have the internal preamp on the mic selected.
Otherwise no.
You do NOT need phantom power
@@DarkCornerStudios I caught what you said about how much room noise it picks up with it turned on, with how good the pre amps are on the rodecaster, would you recommend keeping the internal preamp off on the dynacaster ?
@@NickleNinja2 room noise pickup is relative to the room you are in.
Preamp noise is something very different.
That is weighed as EIN.
Both are good.
The RCP2 and that mic have decent EIN.
No gear will make your room noise sound better
Sounds good on your voice . Cuts through nice but easy on the ears. But the female voice needs processing . Bit harsh. 9 o'clock I think sounds the best. Bass off. Highs off is easier on the ears. Don't like it at all on the guitars. 7B sounds better . Dynacaster has some harsh mids that arent there on the 7B
How's this vs the hyper x quad
Are you gonna review the volt audio interface?
It is on my list!
Recently I have unsubscribed from most of the audio channels that I followed that did microphone and equipment reviews. There are some really good channels doing good stuff. But I'm moving out of the shopping mode and pushing more to training and actually producing the content. If you don't mind I would like to stick with your channel. The engagement is just fantastic and I want to support the other things you have said that you're moving into soon. But I'll probably view far fewer of the review videos.
All good brother!
Of course it is ok if you stick around! I agree that you can easily get review fatigue...I have started moving away from a lot of computer tech videos for the same reason...
Hope that some of the future content meets your needs!
@@DarkCornerStudios I'm very excited about the direction that you are going and grateful for what you have and continue to offer.
I Can't tell any difference between the Dynacaster, RE20 & SM7B because of RUclips compression. Love the review though
Loved the spiderman mug joke
It's never for the big laughs...
Sure, you can hear extra noise when you add in the preamp with 30 dB of boost BUT you didn't speak because you would have been way too loud and would have had to lower the gain on your interface to match the non boosted level which would have in turn, lowered the noise. 😏 Great video, otherwise though.
What interface do you use??
Arturia Audiofuse Studio
@@DarkCornerStudios do you prefer it to an apollo interface?
@@adenval7 100% since I am a windows user and I prefer usb
@@DarkCornerStudios I am windows user as well and looking to purchase microphone for youttube livestreams and interface.
I have a couple usb microphones but I want to step it up a bit.
What would you recommend me get for interface / microphone?
@@adenval7 I have a PreSonus revelator io24. The thing has fantastic reviews, and it can do SO many tricks. Thing is, it can do so many tricks that it's just absolutely overwhelming. I mean there are mixes and sub mixes and all kinds of stuff. I bought it because I wanted one with loopback and all the articles I read said it was the best one with loopback for the cost. But it's so complicated. There are almost no knobs or buttons on the thing. It's all controlled through an audio controller on your PC. Which is not my cup of tea.
I have had to go into the controller app and "reset all" the settings more times than I can count because some feature gets turned on and I can't figure out how to get it back to sounding normal. If you are one who will take 2 weeks of watching tutorial videos by PreSonus and on RUclips and you want an interface that does essentially everything, for $100 you can not beat it.
I on the other hand just wanted something that I can plug two mics into, have good sound with the ability to include the computer audio in my recording. You know what I ended up with in the end? I wanted a cheap SIMPLE interface that I could set up at a friend's house so we could record remotely with decent sound. I bought a no name Chinese knock off of the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 with loopback for $40 with a $5 off coupon. This thing is built like a tank and it actually has pretty damn good sound. If it were me, I would say don't get sucked into buying something with a thousand bells and whistles because it's just going to be a damn headache in the end. If you're just recording from home with perhaps one guest then do not buy something super fancy. Try the $40 knock off and if it's not good enough then just return it. Don't get caught up in the hype.
I sure hope you get this message, because I just spent way too much time typing out something this long to have it not help anybody hahaha.
how did you mic up the electric guitar? it sounds really bad compared to podcastage version of reviewing this mic and testing electric guitar.
Jesus...I didn't notice this until now.
It didn't sound like that when I recorded it...
Great review and thank you. From a purely aesthetic view though, looks like you're getting a dental x-ray lol ;)
Bahahaha
i feel like i hear so much extra in the room with this mic compared to the sm7b.. did you feel the same or no ?
This is a great review. I am very interested in this mic... Just debating whether I want to take the plunge on this one or save up for an RE20.
Ohhhh...good question.
Honestly if you can put them side by side...you should.
If not...well...cant really go wrong with either
@@DarkCornerStudios I already have a mic activator, and the extra noise introduced by the built in Dynamite on this mic is a little concerning, so I guess that's one point in favor of the RE20. Either way, I am surprised I haven't found your channel sooner - New Subscriber!
@@UnboxerofWorlds cheers!
Thanks for coming along for the ride!!!
Both the SM7B & The RE20 sound better, but that doesn’t make this a bad microphone, its a very good sounding microphone
Nice video - really thorough. Two things - why oh why must they make all the internal muffling RED? Dumb as it sounds, It's actually a deal breaker for me on this mic. Two, who started this "3 o'clock, 5 o'clock, high noon" language for describing preamp gain??? That whiner on Podcastage does it too (maybe he's to blame). It is not a descriptor that has any meaning to anyone. How hard is it to look at the gain setting in your DAW and give an actual dB number. Whew, glad I got that out of my system. Keep up the great work, thanks again for an informative video.
Like others have said I just don't want to be a "me too" and buy an SM7B, SM58, SM57, or RE20. This is my new mic.
my name is also Aidan.
That is a dull sounding mic.
what? what is the sm7b then? lmao
Sorry, sE Dynacaster is not a nice microphone, it's darn ugly, like a shovel.
Hello! Should I replace my sE V7MK with a DynaCaster?
Depends.
That's a good mic.
Not sure how much of an upgrade it might be for you