I've been using a Shure MV7 for a while now. I originally used the XLR output, but the USB output is good enough that I really just don't see a need to have my interface hooked up at all anymore. With this mic being only $20-30 more expensive, though, I think I'd have a hard time recommending the MV7 to content creators anymore (even though I still think it's really good and underrated).
XLR + Interface for professional productions where sound quality is among the top priority: music, voice over, audiobooks, any sort of serial shows, etc. USB for anything where the quality of sound doesn't matter quite as much as the content--RUclips, streaming, podcasting, etc. OR if you need to travel. Honestly, the biggest advantage to XLR over USB is the sheer amount of XLR mics there are, and how high the quality ceiling is. But there are definitely high-end USB mics (like those from Apogee, or even the Blue Yeti Pro) that can give production-level sound quality.
Before I thought that XLR mics are a more premium version of usb mics that are not needed unless you have the money for it and could use the extra features(does that make sense?). However this is completely different coming in at $280 as it has a full blown software and a very good dynamic mic with amazing features that are not useless or limited to only a few people. This is where all mics should probably be heading in my opinion as it is a very good idea, especially the software. Oh and maybe a lower price tag to make it more attractive.
@@Nhmusicoffish do they though? I have never had a physical usb connection break or wear out significantly. And most people aren't going to be unlpugging and plugging in their mics all the time. But if you want an interface and more cables and mess, then sure.
Man, I already have the shure sm7b and a rodecaster pro mixer. But this microphone sounds fantastic for the price, both with EQ and without. And it looks good! The software also makes it well worth the price.
Exact same combination I have. The fact that if you're limited on desk space, this would give some of that back to you, is a huge attraction for me. Might sell off my sm7b and mixer and get one of these if the sound is so comparable.
this is exactly what i was looking for in a usb mic. plug it in and go. no fiddling with other programs that use up resources. no messing about with figuring out if xlr is the way to go. I will definitely be getting one once I finish building my desk.
Great quick reeview, definitely looking forward to the full tutorial to see what this mic can truly do! Also, *squeak* *squeak* just made the entire video even better haha.
I've wondered why it's taken so long for a smaller company to rip off that design better, considering how iconic that mic has become through more recent years. (That type of mic wasn't extremely used to be on camera a lot before live streaming) There's plenty of cheaper mics with similar designs to the sm7b that scream "I am an alternatiiiive" but no one has made one that looks 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 close before. Or am I wrong? Shure's other iconic Unidyne dynamic mic designs (literally emojis) have been extreeemely closely ripped of many times over. I'm thinking of the SM58, 57 and the SH55 for example, where it often comes down to half a millimeter between them and the cheaper competition. So I don't think Shure would sue anyone for something that resembles the SM7 too much, just based on that. But again, could be wrong.
It’s amazing to see people who already made a great product move on and make an even better product instead of reskining/ rereleasing using the same exact product with a couple extra features
As someone who’s gotten my Blue Yeti super dialed in, I’ve still been considering an upgrade, and the Shure SM7B was the obvious choice. Now however, I’m 100% going Beacn. I take pride in my sound quality, and the step above my Yeti would totally be worth the money. Offloading all of the processing from my rigs and the flexibility the software provides are both features that can’t be overlooked, and realistically I can always sell my Yeti to offset the upgrade cost.
As someone who is breaking into voice acting, and also doing live streaming on the side, it's exciting to see something like this be released. It's completely out of my budget, but gives me something to look forward to one day.
There are a lot of videos to help breakdown what devices work best and how they work, but yours are by FAR the best broken down, easy to understand, and actually informative ones that I can fine. Thank you for doing what you do.
I've been working with and studying microphones on the side for about 9 years now, ever since I made my first YT channel and began my search for the best quality, WITHIN reason. i.e. price range, the build of the microphone, what it comes with, etc. This is literally the only time a USB mic has actually made me outright envious. It costs more than my favorite budget XLR, with everything you need to make it shine already built in. I'm THOROUGHLY impressed.
I honestly kind of wish something like this had existed at the start of me getting into streaming. After ~2 years and fighting with equipment I've got a decent setup, but this looks a lot more straightforward / newbie friendly than having to pretty much learn all the technical aspects.
NGL I might pick this up sometime mid/late 2022... I've been looking for an upgraded mic. And the elgato wave 3 is fire, but... I want to do more than just streaming with it. Thanks for showing this mic off.
Considering that you can apply so many VSTs of your own choosing through the Wavelink software I'm personally not really sure I think this thing beats it. Of course, the processing in this mic is waayy easier to use than adding professional plugins of your own trough wavelink, and of course it sounds way different than the Wave 3, since it's this dry and warm dynamic and all ... But just consider that for the price of this you can get the Wave XLR interface and pair that with a very decent analogue dynamic of your choosing that looks and sounds the way you want! And then still have all the features and freedom of that Wavelink software you already know. About not using it for more than streaming ... I'm confused .. does you Wave3 mic not work for other applications? :o
Removing the need and cost for an interface is a plus. I need to switch between two PCs for works and having everything in the mic will hopefully remove the need for additional software on the work PC (which cant have any additional software and drivers installed) Also, BEACN is canadian and built in Canada.
The Elgato Wave FINNALY has a competitor with great software. While they clearly aren't in the same price bracket, if you are looking at a Wave 3, I could see saving a bit more for this
I like what Beacn is doing with USB mics and hardware to pair with it (love the mix create), but as a beginner streamer if I was to ever upgrade from my current cheap USB mic I would probably still go with a paring of the XLR Rode Pod Mic and Elgato Wave XLR. I would still get to use software to control my audio and using the stream deck is something I am already used to using. The Beacn products are also super expensive where I live (Canada). To get both the Mix Create and the Beacn Mic would cost $619 before tax and shipping. On the other hand the Rode XLR Mic and Wave XLR would only cost me $338 before tax and shipping. I can get better sound quality and the control I need for half the price in my situation, but I really do love the way the Mix Create works and is designed. Great and informative video as always Harris and team, excited to see more innovative things made for audio and content creation. Also the office is really coming together!
😲 When I jumped from the Yeti Pro to the Rode Procaster, I teared up, the quality was so much better. Seeing this mic, it's the first time I'm thinking of trading in my XLR for USB.
@@DeosPraetorian It’s funny, I know that now, but I was so hesitant to change. Finally realized I was just tired of everything I heard through it, made the change and never looked back.
As someone without a good ear for audio, and doesn’t seem to get much in the way of viewer feedback when my audio sucks (until well after the issue has presented itself and pushed new viewers away) having a mic that looks to manage that and not need dedicated mixing hardware I also have to learn sounds pretty good to me! I may have watch for this re,ease and see what I can do to save up and get one. Thanks for the awesome vid!
Eh, not really. It doesn't really sound that impressive. It sounds great, yeah, but for streaming purposes pretty much literally anything is good enough. Even the difference between a $500 microphone and a $5000 microphone will be limited. It just kind of is how it is with these kinds of things.
I think the most popular option it's really properly going to beat is the MV7 which also comes with intuitive processing. But it's also a liiiittle bit more pricey than that. It kicks its ass though. Speaking of the MV7, this ironically looks closer to an SM7b than Shure's own SM7b alternative, haha!
Hello Harris. I was wondering if you could tell me what Boom arm you have holding the Microphone. I checked your stream kits and its not in any of them to compare. Thank you for all the gear you look at. It has been a god send in the equipment I now have!
As someone who has also studied audio for a while now, really impressed with the mic. Personally, I would rather have and XLR given my setup. BUT, considering the proprietary software and everything this thing has to offer, if you are streaming this is well worth it. I would argue, the software and plugins all but remove the need for an interface which saves you a lot of money. It's tempting to buy one just to give it a shot. I also imagine a more budget friendly one is already in the works. Maybe wont have a fancy RBG light on it 😜 Great video, cant wait for the review!
Video idea: Make a video talking about the best microphone for each different price budget. Like for example, for $40 budget, $70 budget, $100 budget, $150 budget, and $300 budget. The best (or at least the most "worth it") microphone for each price point.
For a moment I was almost like "damn I'll sell my mic and xlrmini and pick up this" but the xlr just really provide a lot even outside of streaming. It does look like a great product though
I have a Mackie ProLine FX 2 channel mixer with fx loop, a rode podmic, a mugami xlr cable, and a cloud lifter... thats a pretty good general setup and while my microphone was only 100 bucks everything together was well over 300.... so for this mic to have these features and sound quality in an all-in-one package for 280? Thats a steal. If youre budget doesn't support that its fine, you can get decent sound out of a 20 dollar mic, but for things like voice overs or acting, music studio recording, etc... the is closer to entry level pricing than one might expect while also being hugely compact and feature loaded... not to mention great sound. 👍
one of your points is that the effects and stuff are all done on the chip in the mic and it doesn't take performance from your PC. Is audio processing really so demanding that it slows down modern CPUs significantly?
No. Not significantly, no. The game launchers you have running probably take up more. It depends on the plugin though, If you have something like Soothe or RX 8 or a real clever AI plugin running it eats up quite a lot, at least compared to just EQ and compressor. The stuff this mic comes with wont... except for maaybe the noise suppression, which is above average in complexity I guess. But just consider the fact that it can't really draw more than what ... 4-5 watts through the USB port it's powered by? So there's a hard limit to how demanding the processing in this mic can be. It is still a cool selling point though. At least it's kinda cool to me to see that someone did it, since I actually thought of this exact thing the other day ... "a USB mic with on board processing ... hmmm ... nah that would probably just be too damn expensive to really make sense" (LOL) " And it wont beat the freedom of wavelink software"
If you are running de-noise or de-reverb processing real-time, that's a big hit on CPU, but the worst trade off is latency - on boarding those processes should kill that problem.
Depends on the processing. For basic compression and EQ, no. You won't notice it. There's some pretty beefy noise reduction going on here, though, so that might get in the way of even a midrange PC. There's more benefits to dedicated DSP than just performance, though. Latency should be improved with a dedicated dsp chip, and it should be a lot more reliable. no software crashes, which would be bad.
The problem compared the the sm7b is that this mic has a processor and stuff built into it, so if in a few years time they release a new mic with a better processor and more features then people will want to upgrade. So this could never be someone’s forever mic. If you buy it you have to understand that eventually it will become outdated like all digital products. Whereas an analogue mic like the 7B will always stay the same (ignoring damage and defects) the beacn mic will eventually become incompatible with windows as the developers cant afford to keep making new versions of the software. That isn’t a problem if you’re willing to pay that price for an excellent mic for the next 10 years but if you want to buy a mic and have it last the rest of your life you have to go XLR
This is a really good point especially with microphones. Microphone technology has not changed much over the last 40 years. A Sennheiser MKH-416 is a design from the early 70ies and it is still sold *new* for 900-1000 Euros today, and it's still a great mic for the price. If you have one that is 30 years old and already has 48V phantom power (the only thing that changed from the first models which had a 12V system), there is absolutely no reason to replace it.
this is just a mute point, unless you are trying to keep the same $200 mic for like 10 years you will probably never run into longevity issues, the software comes with the mic even if the company died the software would still be useable for the people who had it. and you can say the same upgrading take about literally anything
@@TradesWithWill The same thing about upgrading is not true for XLR microphones. A high quality XLR mic will be 100% perfect in 30-40 years. You can literally hand it down to your grandkids. Ten years is nothing for a microphone.
Kinda wish I watched this before getting the Shure MV7 recently, haha! EDIT: Just finished the vid, would be so hyped to see you invest into this company! I already trust your word like the golden rule!
Being able to do all of this in one package? I kind of like it, I used to be put off by "does everything"... because as soon as support drops off you're stuck, especially if you ever plan to upgrade your OS. There's also the issues of changing hardware and new issues cropping up. I used to be worried, but I'm definitely not anymore after putting a few years in with what I have already. Adding this to my streaming/content wishlist!
Something of this caliber is unlikely to ever break without consistent software support. It's still a fully functional microphone even without ever touching software.
The tech for usb mics/stream audio is so friggin advanced compared to usb webcams. Why the heck is there continuous breakthroughs in audio and none in webcams. Ugh!!
It really feels like webcam development ended with the C920 and now just gets refreshed with 4k (that no one uses) added lights (that are next to useless) and HDR (which actually helps them a bit. But for anything decent you really have to go with a DSLR or GoPro.
streamer here - i was planning on buying the shure sm7b. after hearing about this mic, i'll definitely be purchasing this one. i've seen plenty of streamer friends shell out for the sm7b so i'm confident people will be buying these like hot cakes. especially because of the easy setup and my favorite, minimal peaking.
there's almost nothing to complain about here, such an amazing microphone in terms of design, software, and its competitive pricing. It's just too good, hope you enjoy your microphone
@@ThomasShelby6213 so I actually ended up buying the sm7b 💀 but one of my friends bought the Beacn and it sounds amazing. He's had no problems with it!
10:14 I think it sounds great, but because I prefer using a Mac as my daily driver computer but have to stream from a PC because NVEnc, GoXLR, other stream stuff that only works on Windows, etc. this mic wouldn't work for me with two computers. I have the re-320 hooked into an XLR mic splitter and I set it and forget it with the options in GoXLR on the stream PC and my Behringer U-Phoria UMC22 on the Mac and whenever I go to record voiceovers on the Mac it just works and it works on both machines effortlessly. I don't fully trust KVMs and I would not trust switching a super expensive sophisticated piece of electronics like this mic because I've had some issues with KVMs not being perfect and not sending the "full" amount of power or something to the PC and other sophisticated things having issues such as high-dpi gaming mice etc. But this mic is really awesome. Probably the best USB mic on the market.
If the software supported inputs like Wavelink software I would consider changing. With plugin support in Wavelink now the price difference isn't worth it until they support adding a mixer for different inputs.
that's an insane amount of features it comes with, I think i'll probably stay w/ my wave 3 for now but those extras have me interested b/c i feel like i always struggle w/ eq etc
I have been watching microphone videos for hours now and until this video I was about to get the AT2020 USB+, even then, I was still pretty weary if I should get the AT2020. But after watching this video I think you've sold me on this one!
Would love to see an in-built de-esser as well, seeing as this would be attracting people who are constantly speaking. Think people don't realise how much the esses affect an auditory experience of someone talking
Dang man, almost wanna replace my current mic setup with this mic, it's actually insane what they packed into it. Sadly I invested way too much into my current mic setup for absolutely no reason and I'm not sure I'd be able to sell it easily in order to replace it.
theres something called ozone 9 (or ozone elements, a cheaper version) that has that line matter thing when you adjust the amount of compression on the mic or audio.
A nice comparison in the next video would be the Elgato Wave XLR combined with the Rode PodMic against this usb mic, a more similar price point and feature set than the go-xlr and shure sm7b in my opinion
I wish I could award comments on RUclips like you can on Reddit to get them on top! :D I think the features of the setup you mention beats this. It's harder to use though, having to download and setup you own VSTs. But it gives more freedom, which I would personally trade for the built in DSP of this mic, the benefits of which I think are negligible in the end for most people.
Is the BEACN mic great yes, however I feel it's a poor comparison when you do three tests two without effects and one with effects but only for the BEACN mic, one of the amazing qualities of the SM7B is that it is such a diverse mic that you can tune to an incredible amount to make it sound amazing. The SM7B on it's own in my opinion doesn't really sound great and it really shines with good EQ and Compression on it. The other limiting factor is there is not much of an upgrade path for the BEACN Mic however I'll be able to use my SM7B on other interfaces in the future as long as they are XLR compatible which as of now most of the interfaces are XLR compatible. Personal opinion if you're going to spend over $200 on a USB mic get the Sure MV7 so you can upgrade to XLR at a later date. Had the BEACN mic and their audio controller been XLR compatible but not required I feel it would be a better value, but the BEACN Mix isn't even a mixer, it's a audio controller which is something you can do with voicemeeter or other hardware you can buy.
Not sure if GOXLR has made changes since the units you were using were made, but the GOXLR and mini have more than enough power for high impedance headphones like the DT 990 Pro 250 Ohms. I use them currently on my GOXLR, and previously on the mini. I don't have them turned all the way up either. I stream and game with volumes at 75% or less cause they'll get too loud if set higher.
Personally I hear a HUGE difference between the SM7B, and the Beacon microphone. Also cuz I’m using IEM’s that let me hear precise audio as it was meant to be. But, if you hear a beacon mic, it’s worth every penny. The software is half, if not more of a value for the microphone. It’s just like a Tesla, the software helps it if not makes it much better than a Tesla by itself without the tech. Personally I still love my GoXLR and SM7B setup I have, but I did spend more money on it, for a overall more well rounded experience. The beacon is a all in one, and honestly, makes me kinda jelly of some, if not all of the software features on it.
@@roguetothemax2915 as much as i agree with you, i simply cannot let myself go in that route. If i can hear a difference between a SM7B and the beacon Mic, Hell... even the MV7... I personally always go with high end gear. Thats why i use my in ear monitors, the GoXLR for the XLR capability, and the SM7B. But you do have a good point. The wave 3 is incredibly smart microphone and cold be a solution. But sadly not for me.
Yeah! Better yet: What you get with the Elgato Wave XLR and an analogue dynamic such as the Podmic or similar, which would be around the same pricepoint. I personally think that beats this option, but is harder to set up to sound this good.
@@jensharald9091 i already have a goxlr and a shure sm7b so really im only looking to add another mic so i can have guests and do something like a video podcast so i like this especially pairing it with the mix create to add a little extra control over audio inputs... but yea if i was considering going high end for the second mic i probably would just get the wave xlr and another sm7b... but i dont really see the point... i dont regret buying the sm7b and xlr it definitely was a good upgrade at the time. But consumer grade equipment is starting to be almost just as good for less money.. going forward im really only looking at affordable options that will make this biggest impact with the least money.
I’ve been using my old grey yeti for about 6-7 years I’ll definitely be looking into buying this for sure because All usb mics seem to sound similar but this one 100% doesn’t not and sounds extremely better.
@@NotSweetland I seen it on twitter on checked the website and it was all sold out lol. Bummed out to say the least. Hopefully they’ll have more stock before the month ends
What are your thoughts on XLR vs USB mics and does this change your opinion at all?
XLR for Studios since you can hook it up to great amplifiers, etc. but pricey. All the way USB for Home or Content Creation, just as simple as that :)
I've been using a Shure MV7 for a while now. I originally used the XLR output, but the USB output is good enough that I really just don't see a need to have my interface hooked up at all anymore. With this mic being only $20-30 more expensive, though, I think I'd have a hard time recommending the MV7 to content creators anymore (even though I still think it's really good and underrated).
XLR + Interface for professional productions where sound quality is among the top priority: music, voice over, audiobooks, any sort of serial shows, etc. USB for anything where the quality of sound doesn't matter quite as much as the content--RUclips, streaming, podcasting, etc. OR if you need to travel.
Honestly, the biggest advantage to XLR over USB is the sheer amount of XLR mics there are, and how high the quality ceiling is. But there are definitely high-end USB mics (like those from Apogee, or even the Blue Yeti Pro) that can give production-level sound quality.
The real value of this mic will be in future updates to the software.
Before I thought that XLR mics are a more premium version of usb mics that are not needed unless you have the money for it and could use the extra features(does that make sense?). However this is completely different coming in at $280 as it has a full blown software and a very good dynamic mic with amazing features that are not useless or limited to only a few people. This is where all mics should probably be heading in my opinion as it is a very good idea, especially the software. Oh and maybe a lower price tag to make it more attractive.
Seriously want the Beacn mic to be my next microphone. It sounds so good and it cuts out the need for an audio interface!
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But usbs tend to break easier and wear out faster. Having an interface and actual mic is better
@@Nhmusicoffish do they though? I have never had a physical usb connection break or wear out significantly. And most people aren't going to be unlpugging and plugging in their mics all the time. But if you want an interface and more cables and mess, then sure.
@@Nhmusicoffish who even breaks usb nowadays?
@@Nhmusicoffish USBs breaking/wearing out solely is dependant on the way the user uses the product.
Man, I already have the shure sm7b and a rodecaster pro mixer. But this microphone sounds fantastic for the price, both with EQ and without. And it looks good! The software also makes it well worth the price.
Exact same combination I have. The fact that if you're limited on desk space, this would give some of that back to you, is a huge attraction for me. Might sell off my sm7b and mixer and get one of these if the sound is so comparable.
The shure sounds better. Beacn sounds over processed.
now this mic is insane
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this is exactly what i was looking for in a usb mic. plug it in and go. no fiddling with other programs that use up resources. no messing about with figuring out if xlr is the way to go.
I will definitely be getting one once I finish building my desk.
Great quick reeview, definitely looking forward to the full tutorial to see what this mic can truly do!
Also, *squeak* *squeak* just made the entire video even better haha.
-How much should this microphone look like a Shure SM7B?
-Yes.
I've wondered why it's taken so long for a smaller company to rip off that design better, considering how iconic that mic has become through more recent years. (That type of mic wasn't extremely used to be on camera a lot before live streaming)
There's plenty of cheaper mics with similar designs to the sm7b that scream "I am an alternatiiiive" but no one has made one that looks 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 close before. Or am I wrong?
Shure's other iconic Unidyne dynamic mic designs (literally emojis) have been extreeemely closely ripped of many times over. I'm thinking of the SM58, 57 and the SH55 for example, where it often comes down to half a millimeter between them and the cheaper competition. So I don't think Shure would sue anyone for something that resembles the SM7 too much, just based on that. But again, could be wrong.
@@jensharald9091 nah there’s been some mice that looks even closer
It’s amazing to see people who already made a great product move on and make an even better product instead of reskining/ rereleasing using the same exact product with a couple extra features
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I love Harris’s vids. He’s very knowledgeable and full of good tips and experience with streaming and recording
Ok that is extremely impressive, would definitely have gone with this if I was starting out today.
Same that and if I had money
I juuuuust bought the SHURE SM7B and rodecaster pro last week 😭
As someone who’s gotten my Blue Yeti super dialed in, I’ve still been considering an upgrade, and the Shure SM7B was the obvious choice. Now however, I’m 100% going Beacn. I take pride in my sound quality, and the step above my Yeti would totally be worth the money. Offloading all of the processing from my rigs and the flexibility the software provides are both features that can’t be overlooked, and realistically I can always sell my Yeti to offset the upgrade cost.
As someone who is breaking into voice acting, and also doing live streaming on the side, it's exciting to see something like this be released. It's completely out of my budget, but gives me something to look forward to one day.
There are a lot of videos to help breakdown what devices work best and how they work, but yours are by FAR the best broken down, easy to understand, and actually informative ones that I can fine. Thank you for doing what you do.
Lowkey just slips in at the end that he is trying to invest in beacn and become part owner
I've been working with and studying microphones on the side for about 9 years now, ever since I made my first YT channel and began my search for the best quality, WITHIN reason. i.e. price range, the build of the microphone, what it comes with, etc.
This is literally the only time a USB mic has actually made me outright envious. It costs more than my favorite budget XLR, with everything you need to make it shine already built in.
I'm THOROUGHLY impressed.
Never ever have i seen such a good review / explanation video for a mic. Just wow
I honestly kind of wish something like this had existed at the start of me getting into streaming.
After ~2 years and fighting with equipment I've got a decent setup, but this looks a lot more straightforward / newbie friendly than having to pretty much learn all the technical aspects.
As nice as the mic and mixers are, can we just take a minute to appreciate the nice light memeage and creative buttery B-roll with the sliders?
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That microphone is fire and I fully expect other companies to start copying some of these features like the sound timeline and built in processor.
You tell me to check out the other video and the same on that one and now I’m stuck in an endless loop of two videos!
NGL I might pick this up sometime mid/late 2022... I've been looking for an upgraded mic. And the elgato wave 3 is fire, but... I want to do more than just streaming with it. Thanks for showing this mic off.
Considering that you can apply so many VSTs of your own choosing through the Wavelink software I'm personally not really sure I think this thing beats it. Of course, the processing in this mic is waayy easier to use than adding professional plugins of your own trough wavelink, and of course it sounds way different than the Wave 3, since it's this dry and warm dynamic and all ... But just consider that for the price of this you can get the Wave XLR interface and pair that with a very decent analogue dynamic of your choosing that looks and sounds the way you want! And then still have all the features and freedom of that Wavelink software you already know.
About not using it for more than streaming ... I'm confused .. does you Wave3 mic not work for other applications? :o
Removing the need and cost for an interface is a plus. I need to switch between two PCs for works and having everything in the mic will hopefully remove the need for additional software on the work PC (which cant have any additional software and drivers installed) Also, BEACN is canadian and built in Canada.
Oh, this is a good package, a new baseline. I like what they have done, kudos!
I'll make sure to upgrade to this one in the future! it's got all it's features crammed in for a really decent price.
Decent is a strong word
@@DeosPraetorian price itself is high, but in terms of value, it’s pretty strong
Great Review. The Beacn guys are going to love you.
The Elgato Wave FINNALY has a competitor with great software.
While they clearly aren't in the same price bracket, if you are looking at a Wave 3, I could see saving a bit more for this
The Wavelink software beats it on features based on what I've seen here.
I mean it's twice the price pretty much so that's not exactly saving a bit more
you've impressed me yet again. Your quality continues to improve in multiple ways. Awesome video
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I like what Beacn is doing with USB mics and hardware to pair with it (love the mix create), but as a beginner streamer if I was to ever upgrade from my current cheap USB mic I would probably still go with a paring of the XLR Rode Pod Mic and Elgato Wave XLR. I would still get to use software to control my audio and using the stream deck is something I am already used to using. The Beacn products are also super expensive where I live (Canada). To get both the Mix Create and the Beacn Mic would cost $619 before tax and shipping. On the other hand the Rode XLR Mic and Wave XLR would only cost me $338 before tax and shipping. I can get better sound quality and the control I need for half the price in my situation, but I really do love the way the Mix Create works and is designed. Great and informative video as always Harris and team, excited to see more innovative things made for audio and content creation. Also the office is really coming together!
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😲 When I jumped from the Yeti Pro to the Rode Procaster, I teared up, the quality was so much better. Seeing this mic, it's the first time I'm thinking of trading in my XLR for USB.
Coming to be fair most Mics can do better than a yeti
@@DeosPraetorian It’s funny, I know that now, but I was so hesitant to change. Finally realized I was just tired of everything I heard through it, made the change and never looked back.
As someone without a good ear for audio, and doesn’t seem to get much in the way of viewer feedback when my audio sucks (until well after the issue has presented itself and pushed new viewers away) having a mic that looks to manage that and not need dedicated mixing hardware I also have to learn sounds pretty good to me! I may have watch for this re,ease and see what I can do to save up and get one.
Thanks for the awesome vid!
Love my SM7B but that is some rich audio for the money for anyone looking for a slightly cheaper alternative
Eh, not really. It doesn't really sound that impressive. It sounds great, yeah, but for streaming purposes pretty much literally anything is good enough. Even the difference between a $500 microphone and a $5000 microphone will be limited. It just kind of is how it is with these kinds of things.
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dude im def gonna pick this up, wanted an signifigant upgrade from my wave mic but didnt wanna go into the XLR mic realm yet so this is great!
This mic is gonna be a game changer
I think the most popular option it's really properly going to beat is the MV7 which also comes with intuitive processing. But it's also a liiiittle bit more pricey than that. It kicks its ass though.
Speaking of the MV7, this ironically looks closer to an SM7b than Shure's own SM7b alternative, haha!
idk about game changer but it's definitely a very well thought out and produced product
Hello Harris. I was wondering if you could tell me what Boom arm you have holding the Microphone. I checked your stream kits and its not in any of them to compare. Thank you for all the gear you look at. It has been a god send in the equipment I now have!
Btw you can get timeline meters in Ableton with it's compressors and gates
Crazy how for STREAMING the gap for a usb mic or xlr is now gone with this new beacn mic.
well said...for streaming... if you are a musician...a USB mic is not good enough.
As someone who has also studied audio for a while now, really impressed with the mic. Personally, I would rather have and XLR given my setup. BUT, considering the proprietary software and everything this thing has to offer, if you are streaming this is well worth it. I would argue, the software and plugins all but remove the need for an interface which saves you a lot of money. It's tempting to buy one just to give it a shot. I also imagine a more budget friendly one is already in the works. Maybe wont have a fancy RBG light on it 😜
Great video, cant wait for the review!
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Video idea: Make a video talking about the best microphone for each different price budget. Like for example, for $40 budget, $70 budget, $100 budget, $150 budget, and $300 budget. The best (or at least the most "worth it") microphone for each price point.
I wonder where they got the idea for that shape design huh
For a moment I was almost like "damn I'll sell my mic and xlrmini and pick up this" but the xlr just really provide a lot even outside of streaming. It does look like a great product though
@Rechat yes. I'm curious about that, too.
@Rechat I assume he meant the XLR mini offers him a few more controls than needing to dig through software.
maaaaaan it looks like i’m getting a new audio setup sometime soon
I have a Mackie ProLine FX 2 channel mixer with fx loop, a rode podmic, a mugami xlr cable, and a cloud lifter... thats a pretty good general setup and while my microphone was only 100 bucks everything together was well over 300.... so for this mic to have these features and sound quality in an all-in-one package for 280? Thats a steal. If youre budget doesn't support that its fine, you can get decent sound out of a 20 dollar mic, but for things like voice overs or acting, music studio recording, etc... the is closer to entry level pricing than one might expect while also being hugely compact and feature loaded... not to mention great sound. 👍
one of your points is that the effects and stuff are all done on the chip in the mic and it doesn't take performance from your PC. Is audio processing really so demanding that it slows down modern CPUs significantly?
If you're doing it in real time while also playing a game, streaming, and maybe using discord, absolutely
No. Not significantly, no. The game launchers you have running probably take up more. It depends on the plugin though, If you have something like Soothe or RX 8 or a real clever AI plugin running it eats up quite a lot, at least compared to just EQ and compressor.
The stuff this mic comes with wont... except for maaybe the noise suppression, which is above average in complexity I guess.
But just consider the fact that it can't really draw more than what ... 4-5 watts through the USB port it's powered by? So there's a hard limit to how demanding the processing in this mic can be.
It is still a cool selling point though.
At least it's kinda cool to me to see that someone did it, since I actually thought of this exact thing the other day ... "a USB mic with on board processing ... hmmm ... nah that would probably just be too damn expensive to really make sense" (LOL) " And it wont beat the freedom of wavelink software"
If you are running de-noise or de-reverb processing real-time, that's a big hit on CPU, but the worst trade off is latency - on boarding those processes should kill that problem.
Depends on the processing. For basic compression and EQ, no. You won't notice it. There's some pretty beefy noise reduction going on here, though, so that might get in the way of even a midrange PC. There's more benefits to dedicated DSP than just performance, though. Latency should be improved with a dedicated dsp chip, and it should be a lot more reliable. no software crashes, which would be bad.
@@whenelvescry2625 no not really
Quick question is it good for making music as a guitar mic or for drums?
with the EQ, it literally sounds like a voiceover microphone, amazing
the mic with the beacn mixers are gunna be a huge game changer
The problem compared the the sm7b is that this mic has a processor and stuff built into it, so if in a few years time they release a new mic with a better processor and more features then people will want to upgrade. So this could never be someone’s forever mic. If you buy it you have to understand that eventually it will become outdated like all digital products. Whereas an analogue mic like the 7B will always stay the same (ignoring damage and defects) the beacn mic will eventually become incompatible with windows as the developers cant afford to keep making new versions of the software. That isn’t a problem if you’re willing to pay that price for an excellent mic for the next 10 years but if you want to buy a mic and have it last the rest of your life you have to go XLR
This is a really good point especially with microphones. Microphone technology has not changed much over the last 40 years. A Sennheiser MKH-416 is a design from the early 70ies and it is still sold *new* for 900-1000 Euros today, and it's still a great mic for the price. If you have one that is 30 years old and already has 48V phantom power (the only thing that changed from the first models which had a 12V system), there is absolutely no reason to replace it.
this +1, the aspect of longevity and repairability is too easiely overseen these days
this is just a mute point, unless you are trying to keep the same $200 mic for like 10 years you will probably never run into longevity issues, the software comes with the mic even if the company died the software would still be useable for the people who had it. and you can say the same upgrading take about literally anything
@@TradesWithWill The same thing about upgrading is not true for XLR microphones. A high quality XLR mic will be 100% perfect in 30-40 years. You can literally hand it down to your grandkids. Ten years is nothing for a microphone.
Now that’s a intro! I’d go with this mic for sure if I wasn’t already rocking a rode procaster and goxlr. Great video
I wonder how good the SM7B sounded with the eq... since it was left out.
This is pretty cool because I won't have to make any audio settings when using OBS. May have to get this.
The software mixer for the Audient Evo interface features a timeline meter, albeit a smaller, less detailed one
That is a crispy as heck sounding mic...in the best way. Well done, Beacn.
Bacon-crisp :)
Kinda wish I watched this before getting the Shure MV7 recently, haha! EDIT: Just finished the vid, would be so hyped to see you invest into this company! I already trust your word like the golden rule!
Thousands of links in the description - but not the one from the product itself :D Love that :D
Being able to do all of this in one package? I kind of like it, I used to be put off by "does everything"... because as soon as support drops off you're stuck, especially if you ever plan to upgrade your OS. There's also the issues of changing hardware and new issues cropping up.
I used to be worried, but I'm definitely not anymore after putting a few years in with what I have already. Adding this to my streaming/content wishlist!
Something of this caliber is unlikely to ever break without consistent software support. It's still a fully functional microphone even without ever touching software.
Timeline meters are also a thing in some iZotope plugins! Nectar 3 has such a meter for the compressor and gate parts of the plugin
The tech for usb mics/stream audio is so friggin advanced compared to usb webcams. Why the heck is there continuous breakthroughs in audio and none in webcams. Ugh!!
More streamers use a mic than a web cam, plus webcams are pretty small compared to something like a DSLR
It really feels like webcam development ended with the C920 and now just gets refreshed with 4k (that no one uses) added lights (that are next to useless) and HDR (which actually helps them a bit. But for anything decent you really have to go with a DSLR or GoPro.
@@cdbtheclaw totally. I just wish you can get dlsr quality streaming for under $300.
Neko under the desk with the squeaky toy at the end there was priceless 😂😂😂
streamer here - i was planning on buying the shure sm7b. after hearing about this mic, i'll definitely be purchasing this one. i've seen plenty of streamer friends shell out for the sm7b so i'm confident people will be buying these like hot cakes. especially because of the easy setup and my favorite, minimal peaking.
there's almost nothing to complain about here, such an amazing microphone in terms of design, software, and its competitive pricing. It's just too good, hope you enjoy your microphone
Can you give an update on your mic 1 year later?
@@ThomasShelby6213 so I actually ended up buying the sm7b 💀 but one of my friends bought the Beacn and it sounds amazing. He's had no problems with it!
Good for someone who doesnt already have an GoXLR setup. But im not replacing my current invested setup as it works fine for me right now.
My dog approves of the video and got very excited at the end. He ran behind my laptop to see where the squeaking was coming from.
Harris - another great video. Thank you.
GoXLR on almost every desk
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Harris is by far one of my favorite creators, I will watch videos about things I'm not even interested in just because he made them. Keep it up man!
Dude I watch him for almost 2 years and I don't stream at all lol
YouLean Loudness Meter is a (Free!) timeline meter, and a ton of the dynamic modules in iZotope Neutron have a very similar style of meter.
I love my mix create can’t wait for the mic to show up next week
Not even half way through the video and I'm sold now
6:27
I knew I didn't have to activate windows LOL!!
Thanks for this video Harris!!
If I didn't already have a Wave 3, I'd probably go for it.
Your dogs squeaking toy made my dog go all nuts and look around at nothing 😂😂
10:14 I think it sounds great, but because I prefer using a Mac as my daily driver computer but have to stream from a PC because NVEnc, GoXLR, other stream stuff that only works on Windows, etc. this mic wouldn't work for me with two computers. I have the re-320 hooked into an XLR mic splitter and I set it and forget it with the options in GoXLR on the stream PC and my Behringer U-Phoria UMC22 on the Mac and whenever I go to record voiceovers on the Mac it just works and it works on both machines effortlessly. I don't fully trust KVMs and I would not trust switching a super expensive sophisticated piece of electronics like this mic because I've had some issues with KVMs not being perfect and not sending the "full" amount of power or something to the PC and other sophisticated things having issues such as high-dpi gaming mice etc.
But this mic is really awesome. Probably the best USB mic on the market.
If the software supported inputs like Wavelink software I would consider changing. With plugin support in Wavelink now the price difference isn't worth it until they support adding a mixer for different inputs.
What mic boom arm would you recommend for this? Is the PSA1 still a good choice?
Was going to upgrade my wave 3 to a Rode PodMic with the Wave XLR. Would this be a better option?
that's an insane amount of features it comes with, I think i'll probably stay w/ my wave 3 for now but those extras have me interested b/c i feel like i always struggle w/ eq etc
love your input and advice you have helped me a lot. Thank your puppers for the squeaking made mine go side ways look at the comp
I have been watching microphone videos for hours now and until this video I was about to get the AT2020 USB+, even then, I was still pretty weary if I should get the AT2020. But after watching this video I think you've sold me on this one!
When I first noticed dogo under the desk, I wasn’t sure what moved and had to rewind.
I didn't know if I needed it but when you talked about the 32 bit float I just started smiling
“Not sponsored, but they did send it to me for free” lol but seriously the mic looks really good!
I ordered a mic last week after weeks of researching what actually is different from mics and what’s worth it. I wish I saw this video before then.
These intros are next level. Senpai takeover
all because of you i bought the beacn mic and mix create thank you i love them both
Would love to see an in-built de-esser as well, seeing as this would be attracting people who are constantly speaking. Think people don't realise how much the esses affect an auditory experience of someone talking
The BEACN Mic has a built-in de-esser.
Dang man, almost wanna replace my current mic setup with this mic, it's actually insane what they packed into it. Sadly I invested way too much into my current mic setup for absolutely no reason and I'm not sure I'd be able to sell it easily in order to replace it.
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theres something called ozone 9 (or ozone elements, a cheaper version) that has that line matter thing when you adjust the amount of compression on the mic or audio.
A nice comparison in the next video would be the Elgato Wave XLR combined with the Rode PodMic against this usb mic, a more similar price point and feature set than the go-xlr and shure sm7b in my opinion
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I think the features of the setup you mention beats this. It's harder to use though, having to download and setup you own VSTs.
But it gives more freedom, which I would personally trade for the built in DSP of this mic, the benefits of which I think are negligible in the end for most people.
Would’ve bought this if I didn’t already have a blue yeti! Looks great
Is the BEACN mic great yes, however I feel it's a poor comparison when you do three tests two without effects and one with effects but only for the BEACN mic, one of the amazing qualities of the SM7B is that it is such a diverse mic that you can tune to an incredible amount to make it sound amazing. The SM7B on it's own in my opinion doesn't really sound great and it really shines with good EQ and Compression on it. The other limiting factor is there is not much of an upgrade path for the BEACN Mic however I'll be able to use my SM7B on other interfaces in the future as long as they are XLR compatible which as of now most of the interfaces are XLR compatible. Personal opinion if you're going to spend over $200 on a USB mic get the Sure MV7 so you can upgrade to XLR at a later date. Had the BEACN mic and their audio controller been XLR compatible but not required I feel it would be a better value, but the BEACN Mix isn't even a mixer, it's a audio controller which is something you can do with voicemeeter or other hardware you can buy.
Looking to upgrade from the Wave 3 and this might be the move…
why
Not sure if GOXLR has made changes since the units you were using were made, but the GOXLR and mini have more than enough power for high impedance headphones like the DT 990 Pro 250 Ohms. I use them currently on my GOXLR, and previously on the mini. I don't have them turned all the way up either. I stream and game with volumes at 75% or less cause they'll get too loud if set higher.
I bought it right now. Thank you for your guidance, Zen Master.
I have to wonder how well this works with music vocals compared to the SM7B.
Personally I hear a HUGE difference between the SM7B, and the Beacon microphone. Also cuz I’m using IEM’s that let me hear precise audio as it was meant to be. But, if you hear a beacon mic, it’s worth every penny. The software is half, if not more of a value for the microphone. It’s just like a Tesla, the software helps it if not makes it much better than a Tesla by itself without the tech.
Personally I still love my GoXLR and SM7B setup I have, but I did spend more money on it, for a overall more well rounded experience. The beacon is a all in one, and honestly, makes me kinda jelly of some, if not all of the software features on it.
The elgato wave 3 is extremely similar in every aspect at less than 1/2 the cost.
@@roguetothemax2915 as much as i agree with you, i simply cannot let myself go in that route. If i can hear a difference between a SM7B and the beacon Mic, Hell... even the MV7...
I personally always go with high end gear. Thats why i use my in ear monitors, the GoXLR for the XLR capability, and the SM7B.
But you do have a good point. The wave 3 is incredibly smart microphone and cold be a solution. But sadly not for me.
@@roguetothemax2915 the wave 3 is a condenser mic. This one is dynamic. These are two completely different products.
Would love to see a head to head break down between the elgato wave and this mic
Yeah! Better yet: What you get with the Elgato Wave XLR and an analogue dynamic such as the Podmic or similar, which would be around the same pricepoint. I personally think that beats this option, but is harder to set up to sound this good.
@@jensharald9091 i already have a goxlr and a shure sm7b so really im only looking to add another mic so i can have guests and do something like a video podcast so i like this especially pairing it with the mix create to add a little extra control over audio inputs... but yea if i was considering going high end for the second mic i probably would just get the wave xlr and another sm7b... but i dont really see the point... i dont regret buying the sm7b and xlr it definitely was a good upgrade at the time. But consumer grade equipment is starting to be almost just as good for less money.. going forward im really only looking at affordable options that will make this biggest impact with the least money.
I’ve been using my old grey yeti for about 6-7 years I’ll definitely be looking into buying this for sure because All usb mics seem to sound similar but this one 100% doesn’t not and sounds extremely better.
Last time I checked they were sold out sadly
@@rSkraff yeah I think within a day it sold out was 2 days from pay day lol
@@NotSweetland I seen it on twitter on checked the website and it was all sold out lol. Bummed out to say the least. Hopefully they’ll have more stock before the month ends
Dude the Doggo under the desk is amazing