So funny, 20 seconds before I watched the video, I just removed my boom arm from my desk thinking "Wow, having a little desk stand is actually quite nice!"...And then I learned how awful it sounds so far away from my face. Wonderful..
Bahahah yep! It would be so great if the mic could exist nicely on the desk like that and still sound awesome. I'm glad I convinced you to stay with the boom arm!
New subscriber looking forward to watching your reviews, still trying to see what microphone to buy. I have a few options Rode Podmic USB, Fduce or Fifine
For audio quality I have been blown away by the Fifine AM8. However, recently Røde has just been killing it with their ecosystem, namely their interfaces like the Rodecaster Pro II and Rodecaster Duo, as well as their Røde Central and Unify software. With a Røde USB microphone you can take advantage of their excellent software. If you were thinking more in terms of an XLR or dual USB/XLR mic, that's a different direction with lots more options to go in.
@@alxleis Those are very different options. I assume that if you're considering the XLR-only version of the Rode Podmic that you have an audio interface. The NT USB Mini is a super sensitive USB-only condenser mic, while the original Podmic is a broadcast-style dynamic mic. What is your intended purpose and needs? What kind of environment or space will you be working in? If you have an interface or will be getting one, then there are multiple options at the same or lower price as the Podmic. It was a great product when it came out, but to my ears it has been bypassed by many other options in the same or lower price range. If looks are important and you want a broadcast-style mic, here are some dynamic options: For just around 40 USD you can get the Fifine K669D. The Fifine AM8 mentioned above is just under 50 USD and sounds great via USB or XLR - just put in on a stand or preferably boom arm and don't handle it. The new Fifine Amplitank 3 is a XLR/USB combo mic. I haven't tried it, but looks like a great option at under 100 USD. The Mackie EM-99B sounds better to my ears than both the Rode Podmic XLR and USB. I got it for 105 USB on a special, but it's listed for a bit more now. It comes with the best desktop stand I've ever used. There are lots of great options among dynamics typically described as "handheld" mics that you can put on a stand or a boom for podcasting or meetings. I'd recommend the Shure SM57 or SM48, both cardioid pattern mics, or the SE Electronics V2 Switch (supercardioid). I have a Carol supercardioid mic with switch that sounds just as good as any of those options as well. I believe it was around 40 USD. Among condensers the SE Electroics X1A or X1S probably blows all of the above options away at under 100 USD. I also highly recommend the Neat Worker Bee II, which I use for all the guests on my podcast, as they aren't trained in mic technique and a condenser works best for them. If you have a reasonably quiet and/or treated space you can get the Rode NT1 Signature Series and never have to think about getting another mic. Hope this helps!
Ooo good pickup! Thanks for reminding us to put that in. The smallest option that we've been able to find is the RØDE WS2 Pop Filter. amzn.to/3RLVSF8 At the time of searching, it wasn't available to purchase on Amazon, but have a look via that link and see if it comes up for you in your area. If not - have a squiz for it elsewhere. It's obviously still not super small, but it's definitely a lot better than the traditional pop filter options! Hope that helps.
So funny, 20 seconds before I watched the video, I just removed my boom arm from my desk thinking "Wow, having a little desk stand is actually quite nice!"...And then I learned how awful it sounds so far away from my face. Wonderful..
Bahahah yep! It would be so great if the mic could exist nicely on the desk like that and still sound awesome. I'm glad I convinced you to stay with the boom arm!
Such a useful and good video, thank you.
You're very welcome!
Excellent review!
Thank you kindly!
nice, im gonna buy this
New subscriber looking forward to watching your reviews, still trying to see what microphone to buy. I have a few options Rode Podmic USB, Fduce or Fifine
For audio quality I have been blown away by the Fifine AM8. However, recently Røde has just been killing it with their ecosystem, namely their interfaces like the Rodecaster Pro II and Rodecaster Duo, as well as their Røde Central and Unify software. With a Røde USB microphone you can take advantage of their excellent software.
If you were thinking more in terms of an XLR or dual USB/XLR mic, that's a different direction with lots more options to go in.
@@milesian1do you recommend to buy rode podmic (XLR only)? Instead of NT USB MINI
@@alxleis Those are very different options. I assume that if you're considering the XLR-only version of the Rode Podmic that you have an audio interface. The NT USB Mini is a super sensitive USB-only condenser mic, while the original Podmic is a broadcast-style dynamic mic.
What is your intended purpose and needs? What kind of environment or space will you be working in?
If you have an interface or will be getting one, then there are multiple options at the same or lower price as the Podmic. It was a great product when it came out, but to my ears it has been bypassed by many other options in the same or lower price range.
If looks are important and you want a broadcast-style mic, here are some dynamic options:
For just around 40 USD you can get the Fifine K669D.
The Fifine AM8 mentioned above is just under 50 USD and sounds great via USB or XLR - just put in on a stand or preferably boom arm and don't handle it.
The new Fifine Amplitank 3 is a XLR/USB combo mic. I haven't tried it, but looks like a great option at under 100 USD.
The Mackie EM-99B sounds better to my ears than both the Rode Podmic XLR and USB. I got it for 105 USB on a special, but it's listed for a bit more now. It comes with the best desktop stand I've ever used.
There are lots of great options among dynamics typically described as "handheld" mics that you can put on a stand or a boom for podcasting or meetings. I'd recommend the Shure SM57 or SM48, both cardioid pattern mics, or the SE Electronics V2 Switch (supercardioid). I have a Carol supercardioid mic with switch that sounds just as good as any of those options as well. I believe it was around 40 USD.
Among condensers the SE Electroics X1A or X1S probably blows all of the above options away at under 100 USD. I also highly recommend the Neat Worker Bee II, which I use for all the guests on my podcast, as they aren't trained in mic technique and a condenser works best for them.
If you have a reasonably quiet and/or treated space you can get the Rode NT1 Signature Series and never have to think about getting another mic.
Hope this helps!
Hi. Thanks for reviewing. Did you end up putting the smaller pop filter in the description?
Ooo good pickup! Thanks for reminding us to put that in. The smallest option that we've been able to find is the RØDE WS2 Pop Filter. amzn.to/3RLVSF8 At the time of searching, it wasn't available to purchase on Amazon, but have a look via that link and see if it comes up for you in your area. If not - have a squiz for it elsewhere. It's obviously still not super small, but it's definitely a lot better than the traditional pop filter options! Hope that helps.