"Don't go into debt to upgrade gear". The words of a wise man! Heed this throughout your life for all discretionary spending. With debt you are a slave to the lender.
Exactly. This is something where most people miss the mark. I work in retail, and usually I have to show customers that what they are buying doesn't make sense for their use-case.
@@hkhatri12 You are unusual in your thoughtfulness to consider a person's needs rather than being there just for the buck. You're the kind of salesperson I want to deal with.....and return again to when shopping for an item.
@@johnc.8298 Trust me, most young sales people are like that. This can sometimes not align with the higher-ups, but I haven't seen a big issue with hitting the numbers in the way I proceed.
Vocal range is limited. The more expensive interfaces become a little more important for music and cinematography. This is where high gain and low noise become important. Moderate speaking close to a mic does not require a high end interface. Powering a shotgun 3 feet away on a pole requires better equipment. For field recording I use a Zoom, and since I have one, I use it for all recording and it switches to interface mode for podcasting.
I've been using a cheap USB condenser mic to record vocals. I've learned a lot about how to clean up the noisy audio caused by the mic and room trying to squeeze out as much quality as I can. But I had enough, so I bought an XLR dynamic mic and my first interface yesterday. I'm pumped! Thanks for your content.
@@Oluwalolese the difference from going from an USB mic to either a dynamic mic or a condenser mic will usually be less self noise and better sibilance control, that guy said he got a dynamic mic so heres my 2 cents about it: Imo a dynamic mic for vocals sometimes isnt so great, especially for singing, even more especially for singing breathy falsettos like a Billie eilish type sound because most dynamic mics dont capture the whole spectrum of human hearing, they typically record around 50 khz to 15 khz while most condenser record around 20 khz to 20khz, so for singing id go with a condenser, for voice over, maybe even rap or rock vocals id consider a dynamic, dynamic mics are also much better at avoiding background noise than a condenser so that could be a good thing to consider for a bedroom rapper/singer/producer etc... But in general a proper recording of a Condenser mic will 9 times outta 10 be better than a dynamic, because the thing is, its easy to remove a frequency you dont want but its pretty much impossible to add a frequency you didnt capture for obvious reasons so yeah hope that answers all you want to know
@@purpleheart69420 interesting. I'm moving from my USB HyperX QuadCast to Shure SM27 w/ Audient 14 for voiceovers and ASMR (keyboard build and soundtest)
@@TheChrisDecember Hmmm thats a very nice setup for voice over but for asmr wouldnt you want a mic that captures from everywhere? like a omnidirectional mic... Just saying this in case you dont know that the sm27 is a cardioid mic (meaning it only pics sounds from the front of the mic)
Exactly. Affordable gear has gotten so good in recent years that you can get great quality at a very accessible level. Then you can save for the higher end gear you want.
Podcastage Hey man, I’m still watching the video. I’ve watched countless videos on mixing, mastering (kind of), and recording. The one song I still have up on my channel is from late 2018 when I first started. That was with a AT2020 and a phantom power supply from a $50 mic kit I used before that. I’ll let u listen to it (if you will) and get your judgement, I already have mine. Anyways, now I work w the same mic and an Apollo twin x. I learned more about mixing and recording than I ever knew, and while my mixes sound somewhat better, the vocals themselves are still trash. How do Ik if it’s my gear (mic), and not my ear? Ik it shouldn’t take a month to get a good mix on a 20 second verse. Edit: Oh and I mix on ATH-M50X headphones
x Hades Stamps Thanks man, I appreciate that. It’s just when I listen to it compared to “professional” tracks, I don’t get that same feeling. The professionals are wider, separated more, and in your face, even w reverb. Not to mention how crisp and clear it is. Some of their recordings were so good, all they needed was a compressor and nothing else. That’s quality
@@quanboy6533 A lot of genres use delay instead of reverb. That's probably one reason why your voice sounds a little muddy and not that crisp. But mastering is incredibly complex and hard to get right imo, so don't sweat it and keep learning!
Thanks so much for all of your hard work on these videos. I am a hobby musician/full-time design professor and when I found out I was going to have to teach online all summer I made the jump to an SM7B. I had been looking at it for a while because I wanted to do create some skillshare classes, but the COVID-19 switch to online made me go for it. I also bought a Cloudlifter based on your comparison video and it was just what I needed for my Presonus Studio26. Thanks again for all the great videos!
Sean P. Hafer same here re: online teaching, musical hobbies, and the Covid-19 situation; My students tell me I have the best audio of all their instructors 😅.
You just earned my SUB with that debt tip. I’ve always told my clients don’t hire me if you’re gonna go into debt. And, I encourage my students to avoid debt unless someone’s life is in the line. Keep creating bruh.
The moment I realized the audience won't notice a gear change was when I did a remote news segment for the small radio station I work for from home using a budget MXL condenser. My manager texted me asking what I was using since "it sounded just as good" as the RE20 the host was using in the studio. I think investing/upgrading in the space you record in is just as important as the gear you use. Sound panelling can go a long way to improve the quality of your audio.
Your timing is perfect - this is great advice, and structured perfectly. I especially appreciated your take on interfaces - that's gonna save me some $. You rock, Bandrew!
Bandrew, I'm 62 years AND I want to be just like you when I grow up. I'm right at that cross-road with some gear upgrades/changes, etc. and this very much helped keep me on track. As always, I love your honest, forthright, concise and clear approach and presentation. Well done young man, well done indeed. Thanks!
@@reiniervanzwieten7092 As someone who shelled out a lot of money for an RME UFX+, I can say it was absolutely worth it. Best drivers and low latency performance in the business, on both Mac and Windows.
@@nate_creates update, I went with the UCX and holy shit is it ever amazing! i actually heard a clear diffrence in my headphones when listening to audio(which i wasn't expecting what so ever) then also the latency and the flexibility is just awesome and i practically never have any audio issues anymore
I have been using the same mic (Rode Podcaster) for the last roughly 7 years, finally want to upgrade just for a different sound as I am tired of how it sounds. Not that its bad and I personally still think its a great mic but just after all these years I need something different. Your videos have been a great help :D
I don't know what's scarier, that RUclips recommended this when I was thinking this question, or that he made the video that answers my question. I'm amazed!
I use a $25 interface and $15 mic and it sounds waaaaaay better than my Blue Yeti. It also looks much cooler and is much more versatile. It will be a long time before I upgrade.
I just got a 48v neewer phantom power supply and I just bought a tlm 103 do I need an audio interface or am I good cause I connect my neewer to a usb chip that’s a type of audio chip that connects to my computer , do I needa replace my phantom power for a focusrite 212 ?
@Slim Acid It's certainly much better than the Blue Yeti. It does depend on the settings, but if I mess about with it I can get it so it only picks up my voice, but I have to be very close and speaking directly into it. With other settings, it can pick up lots of background noise, but I use it for voice so don't use it like that.
I need hella gear like you I mix and master all my music I use a rode nt1 and a audient id4 But I think every mic fits beats different I switch mics alot i have an Aston Oregon Blue baby bottle, akg p120,
#6 in the TLDW is so important. It's good advice for 95% of all purchase decisions you'll make in your life. Specific to audio gear and sound quality: Joseph Anderson's audio quality has always been potato and continues to be potato, yet he can drive large crowds to 4 hour long analysis videos.
@LD2165 that's fair. This does remind me of a video by Booth Junkie where he showed how you can get really really good audio out of a normal android phone's built in mic (placement and a bit of environment treatment)
Also consider spending money on treating your room if needed! No need to have an expensive mic if the room you're in just sounds shitty. Great video as always!
Hi, I want to record my written poetry professionally. Suggest me a good audio interface and microphone. But my room is not sound proof. The sound from outside comes inside our room. If I use Audio Technica 2035 mic and Shuru SM 58, then what will be the difference between the two? And which audio interface would be better for ShureSM 58. In which there is no noise and the quality is also good at the time of recording.
The sound quality of the two microphones are drastically different. One is brighter and more realistic (AT2035), the other is darker and more presence boosted (SM58). So you need to decide which one you think sounds better as far as the tone. Regarding background noise rejection, the SM58 would be better that, but both of them will still pick up sound from the environment they are in. Neither mic is magic in that regard. The best course of action is to use the polar pattern of the microphone to reject as much of that sound as possible. Both mics have a cardioid polar pattern, meaning the pick up sound in front and reject sound from the rear. That means you should be pointing the rear of either mic at the loudest sound source that you want to reject. Also getting the microphone closer to your mouth will increase the signal to background noise ratio because the background noise is not getting any louder but since you are getting closer to the mic, the microphone is picking up your voice louder. I have a video discussing tips on how to improve the sound quality here: ruclips.net/video/Ty8YLqOmbV4/видео.html The Motu M2, SSL2 or 2+, Audient ID14 gen 2, Universal Audio Volt series are all good interfaces. They have a lot of gain, but if you're asking for zero noise, that doesn't really exist. I highly recommend checking Julian Krause on RUclips because in his reviews he analyzes and ranks interfaces based on their microphone preamp noise performance. Happy recording.
Between the two mics you list, I'd go for the AT2035. The Neat King Bee V2 is another good condenser mic under that price. The sE Electronics V7 is a good dynamic microphone around that price too. You can always start with something like the Behringer XM8500 which is $25, get a decent audio interface, XLR cable, Pop Filter, and Mic Stand, and then pick up some moving blankets to put up on the walls or on your desk while recording to reduce some reflections. Then down the road you can upgrade the mic.
I have an aokeo ak-70 with a umc22, the sound quality is very good, it represents irl sound pretty much exactly the way it sounds to me. The only complaint I have is that its rather noisy when I need higher volumes. Happy with it but I need to upgrade to something better, just not sure what I can get for a low cost :(
Reminds me of when I was big in recording >10 years ago. I had a cheap Marshall mic and an m audio delta 44 with a presonus tube preamp. My recordings were so so. I only made good recordings when it was at 96khz. The sound card was at its best there because the converters weren't that great. I have a new Motu now, and I can put that thing at 44khz and it sounds leagues ahead.
I'm doing well as a ghostproducer, literally hundreds of orders per year. 1 year ago i broke a tweeter on the left speaker and nobody notices any difference in the outcome :) Just too lazy to upgrade, i'm on a pair of VERY budget monitors btw, and I think when my other tweeter will broke - i'll get new ones haha
My favorite thing about audio is these types of conversations: "Yo, you do music and s*** like that, what gear should I get?" my answer: "none." The fact is, if you know what you are doing and have a good reason as to why you would do it, you wouldn't be asking things in a general way or over a large scope of semantics that will surely be argued if any answer other than "none." is said. much love man. I loved the interface bit. Mainly because I recall a time and mindset where that would've irked me, but now I see it as a sure-fire way to weed out who is approaching this commitment with character and passion, and whom is approaching this purely because to them it is a prerequisite to a purpose in life.
Nice ! Very recently, the cable on my Sennheiser PC373D headset went full retard and lost the ability to correctly use the Mic. It was convenient for me and sounded "ok enough" (no keyboard clicks, no breathing, clear etc ...) But, because I couldn't find this cable anywhere (it's an USB cable), I went down the "dedicated Mic" road ..... I just spent waaaaaay too many hours/days learning all I could about microphones, audio interfaces and all that. I'm just a low level streamer, so it's not like I should invest in anything fancy. But I just find myself looking at interfaces ; "should I take this Behringer UMC22 ? But that other one, for just a bit more money does have less noise ... will I ever really need to plug in my Guitare in this ? I can probably do fine if I use a Mic on my Marshall 4x10 ... right ? Oh, maybe I also need to look at interfaces without 48v, it's not like I could really use a condenser Mic in THIS room ... but, will I ever ?? ......" It becomes a nightmare. But I love it. So far, I have the T.Bone MB 88U Plus in my basket for just 38€ ; pretty much an AT 2100 clone with a super flat signal (this Thomann brand seems to almost always do great hardware). But even then, I keep thinking of the future and how retarded I'll feel if I go the USB route now instead of XLR-USB interface's ... I'm a big nerd, so I had to learn it all, instead of just asking for a few opinions :D At least, I did not make the mistake of going with a cheap Neewer condenser Mic !! xD (I planned to, at first) . In any case, thank you for making such great videos !
@@Podcastage It broke 2 years and 2 days after I bought it ... just very slightly out of warranty. The usual stuff. I even had to get the needle out today to repair one earpad. 250€ new (paid 150), yet they can't even send me (or find) this 35€ cable, which is used on a few others more recent "surround" headsets. Overpriced and overhyped, like many many other products.
I litterally just upgraded my whole set up. I was using the BM 700 microphone and the Scarlett Focusrite solo in an untreated room with the Alctron PF8 over my microphone when I first started recording my own music back in 2018. I hated the sound quality I was getting so after watching tons of videos I upgraded my microphone to the Blue Spark Blackout SL. I loved the clarity of the Blue Spark Blackout SL that I wasn't getting from my BM 700 microphone but I hated the bassy tone of the microphone that made my already deep voice sound overbearing and made it incredibly difficult to mix. So after watching a ton of more videos on numerous subjects concering sound quality etc I decided that I needed to treat my room so I went and bought a shit ton of accoustic foam and put it on my walls. That helped but I was still not getting the sound that I was looking for. I started to notice issues with my interface (Scarlett Focusrite solo) and the constant irritation of the Blue Spark Blackout SL and I decided that I needed another upgrade so I went all out. Again after watching videos, reading books and articles and taking advice from different sound engineers just basically doing a shit ton of research, I purchased the Motu M2 interface, The Aurray Isolation Chamber, the Audio Technica AT2035, The Golden Age Project Pre-73 Jr Preamp, studio moniter stands, and small things like pop filters, and the Stage Right by Monoprice Microphone Isolation Shield. Now with all of this there is a big improvement to my sound quality and I love the new sound but it is still not sounding the way I want it to sound. After realizing this I then began to focus on myself and my understanding of equipment and how to use it properly. I realized that although I do have decent gear that I really don't understand how to use it properly. So i've decided not to do anymore upgrades and just spend the rest of my time learning how to make the best out of what I have and learning how to properly use my equipment to ensure I get the best sound quality that I can get.
You’re at the most exciting point of the journey. You get to learn so much cool stuff about audio production and audio gear. Have fun with this part. It’s sooooooo cool!
@@Podcastage Yes I just hate it took so much money and wasted time to get here lol. But like you said it is the best part! Thank you for all of your advice!
My Shure SM58 sounded a little muddy, so I sold it and bought a AKG D5, which is I think a bit less muddy and brighter. Espen Kraft does a good comparison between a Neumann U87 and the AKG D5. He chose the AKG for his pop vocals, as it cut through the mix. Does this mean the AKG is better? Maybe for this purpose, no doubt the Neumann might be better for some things. However, the Neumann U87 costs $3000 and the AKG D5 is about $100.
Very good video, especially combined with the tip of avoiding impulse spending and instead sleeping on a purchase for some weeks. I remember buying my acoustic guitar. I went to two different stores, one of them three times, brought along two different friends on different days, had already settled on a guitar that then turned out to be a one trick pony, then finally found a guitar that I consider the best purchase of my life thus far. Man, I fucking have the process of researching and trying different gear. Hate it hate it hate it. But in most cases it's necessary. Plus, the debt advice: Bandrew, that very advice kept me from buying the C414 and borrowing from my bandmates for it. I'll save up a little and probably get the SE 4400A instead. Great channel, cheers!!
Exactly. Then buy an AKG C12 reissue followed by a U47 reissue. After all, there are a lot of truck stop bathrooms around the world to earn some extra spending money.
"Zero Direct Latency" is kind of a BIG lie, right? I mean musicians dont buy an audio interface to use as a "Headphone Amp". We want/need an interface for multitrack recording which is impossible with a 2 second delay. Im not sure if it matters if you buy a top o the line $500 interface. Nobody will be able to use this for multitrack. Ive been a musician for 50 yrs and made thousands of multitrack recordings and none of them were with my top of the line laptop w a videocard and 30 gigs of memory. I can playback 5 video sources with no lag with audio but just audio, No Way!!! what is up with that?
Thank you for everything you do! You have helped to cure me of my "gear-itis" and convinced me to just start making content and worry about improving my setup after I improve my profitability (if that ever happens). Your reviews are always informative and I can tell you have a great deal of knowledge in the field of audio production. Thanks again!
I just got a 48v neewer phantom power supply and I just bought a tlm 103 do I need an audio interface or am I good cause I connect my neewer to a usb chip that’s a type of audio chip that connects to my computer , do I needa replace my phantom power for a focusrite 212 ?
I just recently jumped up to a Scarlett 2i2 3rd gen and the AT2020. I thought I would end up wanting to upgrade the AT2020, but honestly I've been super happy with how it sounds. Unless I really come up with a good reason for a new mic, I don't think I will upgrade anything for a few years.
You should look for an audio interface that comes with a sturdy packaging box as they a great alternative for throwing across the room if you have already destroyed all the microphone boxes. Maybe you should do a top 10 review of the best microphone boxes? Ranked on aerodynamics, endurance and thunk-ability!
You and Geeky Nerdy Techy have definitely saved me some $. I already have the NT1, a Behringer UMC2 on my computer desk, and a TASCAM DR-60D mk II in my blanket iso booth (for VO and audiobooks). A couple of the Behringer Shure clones with my field recorder for when I'm recording with someone else in less than ideal spaces, and I'm good to go, podcast-wise!
I’d like to show this video to myself 2 weeks ago. I bought SM7B, because it’s popular mic but I didn’t really listen demo. It’s terribly quiet for me (I’m not about it’s gain hungry) this mic have really subdued sound. I have subdued voice too and with this mic it sounds terrible after my Rode NT Usb. I don’t know what to do. Still hope that I’m stupid and can’t set up post processing on a proper level. But I’m very disappointed
Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏🏼 for not selling things to me by recommending to by the trend thing. I really love you for this. 😊💕
10:16 I see you're a man of culture... Likewise, my good sir. Translation: I have a lot of shit, too; however I have spent money wisely and bought gear super cheap. (I acquired a Sennheiser MD-421 for $60 and a Nikkor pre-AI 85mm f1.8 for $30, just to name a few.)
I'm going to hopefully be doing it in the next month or so. But I can't promise anything. Ha. I'm so far behind on reviews. There are some mics I've had for 2 years that I've yet to review.
@Podcastage #Podcastage , What software did you use to make those slaps at the end of your video. That was hilarious, and I wish I could add some funny stuff like that to my videos. Great job on this video. You really helped me think about upgrade pathways. 💖
Ah, yes. I heard a difference between the interfaces. The Behringer was really bad, so that I thought how can it be that with this good setup and mic the sound is not really good. The difference between the other two interfaces was much smaller, but could be heard as well.
One of the bad trends I followed was blindly buying the Scarlett 2i2 and Lewitt 440 Pro. The 440 Pro is AMAZING. No regrets. But the Scarlett has some issues, picks up guitars weirdly and doesn't let you connect pads. If I had to pick again, I would probably get an Evo 4 or PreSonus Studio 24c.
All great advice! And sometimes, it isn’t about the gear at all. Because even the best mic or preamp doesn’t stand a chance against a space with bad acoustics. You could end up saving money and getting better sound with the same gear that you already have by spending a little on room treatments.
I spent a lot of money on cheap microphones looking for a good sound. After hours and hours if research over many weeks I decided to get an ElecroVoice RE27D so I would stop wasting time and money searching for the perfect mic. It's been fun learning the mic and making minor tweaks with my equipment to get it to sound just right. Love what you're doing, love that you encourage your viewers to start within their budget and work up to something fantastic.
Also, before upgrading mics or interfaces, try upgrading a cable or two. They can make a reasonable difference in audio quality and they come with you when you finally upgrade
Amazing video, dude. Recently I've started recording some DI guitars at home and I've faced some problems: the 60hz hum is really loud (specially when using my Fender Jaguar), if I try to plug in my pedals it gets just impossible to record and sometimes there's some radio interference from the local station. How much noise is too much in a professional recording? How can I try to minimize these problems? It's getting really frustrating and I am losing the will to record bc of that...
Hey, i want to do voice over work or may be I'd start youtube channel what do you think AT2020 usb mic is perfect for me? Need suggestion i want budget microphone
Bandrew this is amazing. Thank you so much for your kind heart and generous information. Would you be able to do a video explaining DSP? I don’t completely understand it, and I want to buy the Twin X Duo, but now I see a Twin X Quad? No online tutorials seems to help me understand. Thank you!
I upgrade with versatility in mind. The Rode Boom arm is insanely powerful and can move out of the way, making getting the Procaster along with it even better. Now I don't have a condenser mic in view of my game monitor. Totally worth it. And better yet, IT CAME WITH A STICKURRR!
I bought a SM57 and EQ'ed it to sound more or less like an SM7B and i think it sounds great. For the price of the SM7B I got SM57 with its pop filter, a good cable, a UR22 Mk2 interface, a K&M stand and DT770 headphones
Many need the interfaces mainly to drive studio monitors..you forget to talk up on outputs :/ (not specifically only for this video, but your other interfaces videos)
I just got a 48v neewer phantom power supply and I just bought a tlm 103 do I need an audio interface or am I good cause I connect my neewer to a usb chip that’s a type of audio chip that connects to my computer , do I needa replace my phantom power for a focusrite 212 ?
@@thebrotha7477 you should only have one source of phantom power for connected devices/mics. I didn't understand what exactly you are trying to do over there
Good information as always. A great help to a budding VO artist like me. I splashed out on a couple of decent mics, CAD E100S, SL300 Editors Keys (USB) and a Sinco D2 Shotgun. I'm using a Focusrite 6i6 but often just record onto a Zoom H4N SD card then load the audio into my Reaper DAW. The acoustics in my study are crap, so when I move next year to a new apartment I will have a custom built studio, properly acoustically treated. How about a video on overcoming poor room acoustics at minimal cost? Keep up the good work.
ITM ! Love the channel and thank you for your reviews. I put together my first podcast/stream audio rig from your videos and i couldn’t be happier. Thanks for all of the hard work!
This is the first time I've seen one of your videos. I have to say I really appreciated your candour, expertise and humility. I found what you had to say informative, entertaining and useful. I had no hesitation in subscribing. Thank you.
Choosing how much to spend, and where, is always a tricky thing- there’s usually a curve where you can get to a good semi-pro level relatively cheaply, but improving past that point costs a lot. You don’t want to spend too much if you aren’t going to stick with this as a hobby or a profession, but on the other hand you don’t want to buy rubbish you are going to have to replace real soon.
Shure SM58 sound Great for me. I have a question: 200 usd mini-microphone(in China, vlogers call it "small bee", like Road wireless go) VS 100 usd handhold style(like Shure SM58), are their same level in sound quality? I see others vloger using Road mini-microphone, it sound great. I am a Gaming RUclipsr, I hate giant microphone and shelf both.
@podcastage Love your reviews bud, I’m having a hard time to choose a Mic for now I have test the Q2U, SE V7 and the Blue Ember. What Mic you recommend for my content? Between $100 -$200, should I get a shotgun Mic?
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You must've been in that truck stop bathroom for a while.
I wasn't supposed to spend $3k on my first setup? Oops.
"Don't go into debt to upgrade gear". The words of a wise man! Heed this throughout your life for all discretionary spending. With debt you are a slave to the lender.
also - just think of how much better of an upgrade you could have got with the interest you paid on the debt!
Nice. A real comment
Exactly. This is something where most people miss the mark. I work in retail, and usually I have to show customers that what they are buying doesn't make sense for their use-case.
@@hkhatri12 You are unusual in your thoughtfulness to consider a person's needs rather than being there just for the buck. You're the kind of salesperson I want to deal with.....and return again to when shopping for an item.
@@johnc.8298 Trust me, most young sales people are like that. This can sometimes not align with the higher-ups, but I haven't seen a big issue with hitting the numbers in the way I proceed.
How about, "Upgrade your microphone after you've treated your room"?
Dave Ball Mike from Booth Junkie taught me that :)
i was thinking of getting an sm7b specifically so i don't have to treat my room
kruddy The sm7b is really quiet so make sure you get either a FET Head or a Cloudlifter with it. The clean gain boost will do wonders for the sm7b!
@@kruddy3627 you right it is really quite but.. damage the pockets..😅😅
@@Justin_Ports it´s really less expensive treat your room and also u could monitor with more quality
The way you made us notice that you were using three different audio interfaces just blow my mind.
You are the best in what you do! Fantastic video!
I freaking loved this comparison! Genius!
Vocal range is limited. The more expensive interfaces become a little more important for music and cinematography. This is where high gain and low noise become important. Moderate speaking close to a mic does not require a high end interface. Powering a shotgun 3 feet away on a pole requires better equipment. For field recording I use a Zoom, and since I have one, I use it for all recording and it switches to interface mode for podcasting.
100%, my favorite RUclipsr. So wholistic, funny, and helpful. Podcastage stan here.
I've been using a cheap USB condenser mic to record vocals. I've learned a lot about how to clean up the noisy audio caused by the mic and room trying to squeeze out as much quality as I can.
But I had enough, so I bought an XLR dynamic mic and my first interface yesterday. I'm pumped! Thanks for your content.
What's the difference?
@@Oluwalolese the difference from going from an USB mic to either a dynamic mic or a condenser mic will usually be less self noise and better sibilance control, that guy said he got a dynamic mic so heres my 2 cents about it: Imo a dynamic mic for vocals sometimes isnt so great, especially for singing, even more especially for singing breathy falsettos like a Billie eilish type sound because most dynamic mics dont capture the whole spectrum of human hearing, they typically record around 50 khz to 15 khz while most condenser record around 20 khz to 20khz, so for singing id go with a condenser, for voice over, maybe even rap or rock vocals id consider a dynamic, dynamic mics are also much better at avoiding background noise than a condenser so that could be a good thing to consider for a bedroom rapper/singer/producer etc... But in general a proper recording of a Condenser mic will 9 times outta 10 be better than a dynamic, because the thing is, its easy to remove a frequency you dont want but its pretty much impossible to add a frequency you didnt capture for obvious reasons so yeah hope that answers all you want to know
@@purpleheart69420 interesting. I'm moving from my USB HyperX QuadCast to Shure SM27 w/ Audient 14 for voiceovers and ASMR (keyboard build and soundtest)
@@TheChrisDecember Hmmm thats a very nice setup for voice over but for asmr wouldnt you want a mic that captures from everywhere? like a omnidirectional mic... Just saying this in case you dont know that the sm27 is a cardioid mic (meaning it only pics sounds from the front of the mic)
@@purpleheart69420 Oh shucks you're right! So back to SM7B then? Point at sound source (keyboard)?
When to stop incrementally upgrading? Pretty much immediately.
Exactly. Affordable gear has gotten so good in recent years that you can get great quality at a very accessible level. Then you can save for the higher end gear you want.
Podcastage Hey man, I’m still watching the video. I’ve watched countless videos on mixing, mastering (kind of), and recording. The one song I still have up on my channel is from late 2018 when I first started. That was with a AT2020 and a phantom power supply from a $50 mic kit I used before that. I’ll let u listen to it (if you will) and get your judgement, I already have mine. Anyways, now I work w the same mic and an Apollo twin x. I learned more about mixing and recording than I ever knew, and while my mixes sound somewhat better, the vocals themselves are still trash. How do Ik if it’s my gear (mic), and not my ear? Ik it shouldn’t take a month to get a good mix on a 20 second verse.
Edit: Oh and I mix on ATH-M50X headphones
@@quanboy6533 You sound perfectly fine to me.
x Hades Stamps Thanks man, I appreciate that. It’s just when I listen to it compared to “professional” tracks, I don’t get that same feeling. The professionals are wider, separated more, and in your face, even w reverb. Not to mention how crisp and clear it is. Some of their recordings were so good, all they needed was a compressor and nothing else. That’s quality
@@quanboy6533 A lot of genres use delay instead of reverb. That's probably one reason why your voice sounds a little muddy and not that crisp. But mastering is incredibly complex and hard to get right imo, so don't sweat it and keep learning!
"I am very risk averse when it comes to spending money"
Never have I ever felt closer to you Bandrew
You know you can show your appreciation with a buck now...
He says, while standing with tens of thounsands of $ in gear in the background
Great video! I’ve Currently just upgraded my setup mainly due to my interface not being supported anymore!
Always feels like a small world when I find another one of my content creators commenting on another channel. :D
"On your knees for a truck stop microphone."
Sorry for the imagery. Haha.
Can someone explain the meaning?
@@myke.p no
Giving BJ's for cash at a truck stop. I just want to say that there are worse careers. He makes it sound like a bad option.
@@DarrellBlackandBlue Oh, thanks. XD
I'm here for the PewDiePie reference.
Just kidding I am here because you're awesome
okay I am here for both...
Thanks so much for all of your hard work on these videos. I am a hobby musician/full-time design professor and when I found out I was going to have to teach online all summer I made the jump to an SM7B. I had been looking at it for a while because I wanted to do create some skillshare classes, but the COVID-19 switch to online made me go for it. I also bought a Cloudlifter based on your comparison video and it was just what I needed for my Presonus Studio26. Thanks again for all the great videos!
Sean P. Hafer same here re: online teaching, musical hobbies, and the Covid-19 situation; My students tell me I have the best audio of all their instructors 😅.
As a theatre technical director, audio and lighting tech of 20 plus years, I can say this is very very good advice.
You just earned my SUB with that debt tip. I’ve always told my clients don’t hire me if you’re gonna go into debt.
And, I encourage my students to avoid debt unless someone’s life is in the line.
Keep creating bruh.
The moment I realized the audience won't notice a gear change was when I did a remote news segment for the small radio station I work for from home using a budget MXL condenser. My manager texted me asking what I was using since "it sounded just as good" as the RE20 the host was using in the studio.
I think investing/upgrading in the space you record in is just as important as the gear you use. Sound panelling can go a long way to improve the quality of your audio.
Very true! Acoustic tiles are a lot more important than the actual microphone.
Why do I feel like the first 2 minutes was for me because I’m always asking stupid questions in the discord.
Now I need a video on how to get out of debt from buying audio equipment before I listened to this video. :)
Your timing is perfect - this is great advice, and structured perfectly. I especially appreciated your take on interfaces - that's gonna save me some $. You rock, Bandrew!
Bandrew, I'm 62 years AND I want to be just like you when I grow up. I'm right at that cross-road with some gear upgrades/changes, etc. and this very much helped keep me on track. As always, I love your honest, forthright, concise and clear approach and presentation. Well done young man, well done indeed. Thanks!
You missed one of the biggest reasons to upgrade interface, the audio drivers
Why I went to RME
@@jeffnichter9805 Why i wanna go rme xD
just so much trouble with so many interfaces. And RME seems to be an amazing experience
@@reiniervanzwieten7092 As someone who shelled out a lot of money for an RME UFX+, I can say it was absolutely worth it. Best drivers and low latency performance in the business, on both Mac and Windows.
@@nate_creates update, I went with the UCX and holy shit is it ever amazing! i actually heard a clear diffrence in my headphones when listening to audio(which i wasn't expecting what so ever) then also the latency and the flexibility is just awesome and i practically never have any audio issues anymore
I have been using the same mic (Rode Podcaster) for the last roughly 7 years, finally want to upgrade just for a different sound as I am tired of how it sounds. Not that its bad and I personally still think its a great mic but just after all these years I need something different. Your videos have been a great help :D
Podcastage: u should not buy an expensive mic if your is good
also Podcastage: uses Neumann U87 ai
I don't know what's scarier, that RUclips recommended this when I was thinking this question, or that he made the video that answers my question. I'm amazed!
I use a $25 interface and $15 mic and it sounds waaaaaay better than my Blue Yeti. It also looks much cooler and is much more versatile.
It will be a long time before I upgrade.
@@krish2542 Behringer XM8500 mic and UM2 interface.
Extremely cheap but sounds more than fine for my needs. Way better than my $150 Blue Yeti.
@@Muzly Excuse me the UM2 dont have White noise? And you are using drivers or only plug and play? Thank you.
I just got a 48v neewer phantom power supply and I just bought a tlm 103 do I need an audio interface or am I good cause I connect my neewer to a usb chip that’s a type of audio chip that connects to my computer , do I needa replace my phantom power for a focusrite 212 ?
@@DonieCrick No white noise that I can detect, but I'm not exactly an audiophile. It's just plug and play, but I do have a cheap activator (SZ-MA1).
@Slim Acid It's certainly much better than the Blue Yeti. It does depend on the settings, but if I mess about with it I can get it so it only picks up my voice, but I have to be very close and speaking directly into it.
With other settings, it can pick up lots of background noise, but I use it for voice so don't use it like that.
By far my favorite reviewer out there. Always keeping it interesting and funny while providing top notch facts and tips! Keep up the great work!
I need hella gear like you
I mix and master all my music
I use a rode nt1 and a audient id4
But I think every mic fits beats different
I switch mics alot i have an Aston Oregon
Blue baby bottle, akg p120,
What a fantastic video. I mean....I'm still (mostly) glad I own a CAD E100S and a Shure SM7B, but, man, did I need to hear this advice back in 2017.
Those are two INCREDIBLE microphones that will treat you well for decades if you treat them well! What a great set.
#6 in the TLDW is so important. It's good advice for 95% of all purchase decisions you'll make in your life.
Specific to audio gear and sound quality: Joseph Anderson's audio quality has always been potato and continues to be potato, yet he can drive large crowds to 4 hour long analysis videos.
@LD2165 that's fair. This does remind me of a video by Booth Junkie where he showed how you can get really really good audio out of a normal android phone's built in mic (placement and a bit of environment treatment)
Also consider spending money on treating your room if needed! No need to have an expensive mic if the room you're in just sounds shitty.
Great video as always!
Exactly.
Hi, I want to record my written poetry professionally. Suggest me a good audio interface and microphone. But my room is not sound proof. The sound from outside comes inside our room. If I use Audio Technica 2035 mic and Shuru SM 58, then what will be the difference between the two? And which audio interface would be better for ShureSM 58. In which there is no noise and the quality is also good at the time of recording.
The sound quality of the two microphones are drastically different. One is brighter and more realistic (AT2035), the other is darker and more presence boosted (SM58). So you need to decide which one you think sounds better as far as the tone. Regarding background noise rejection, the SM58 would be better that, but both of them will still pick up sound from the environment they are in. Neither mic is magic in that regard.
The best course of action is to use the polar pattern of the microphone to reject as much of that sound as possible. Both mics have a cardioid polar pattern, meaning the pick up sound in front and reject sound from the rear. That means you should be pointing the rear of either mic at the loudest sound source that you want to reject.
Also getting the microphone closer to your mouth will increase the signal to background noise ratio because the background noise is not getting any louder but since you are getting closer to the mic, the microphone is picking up your voice louder.
I have a video discussing tips on how to improve the sound quality here: ruclips.net/video/Ty8YLqOmbV4/видео.html
The Motu M2, SSL2 or 2+, Audient ID14 gen 2, Universal Audio Volt series are all good interfaces. They have a lot of gain, but if you're asking for zero noise, that doesn't really exist. I highly recommend checking Julian Krause on RUclips because in his reviews he analyzes and ranks interfaces based on their microphone preamp noise performance.
Happy recording.
@@Podcastage Thankyou sir for you reply...can you suggest me any good mic under $150 ?
Behringer B1 or Audio Technica 2035 is this best for Poetry ?
Between the two mics you list, I'd go for the AT2035. The Neat King Bee V2 is another good condenser mic under that price. The sE Electronics V7 is a good dynamic microphone around that price too. You can always start with something like the Behringer XM8500 which is $25, get a decent audio interface, XLR cable, Pop Filter, and Mic Stand, and then pick up some moving blankets to put up on the walls or on your desk while recording to reduce some reflections. Then down the road you can upgrade the mic.
Thankyou Sir,
I will buy
Universal Volt 1
Audio Technica 2035
Audio Technica Headphones
@@Podcastagesir, Please suggest me a good microphone and audio interface for voice over ...My budget is $350.
I have an aokeo ak-70 with a umc22, the sound quality is very good, it represents irl sound pretty much exactly the way it sounds to me. The only complaint I have is that its rather noisy when I need higher volumes. Happy with it but I need to upgrade to something better, just not sure what I can get for a low cost :(
This video is really “fun, interesting & helpful” thanks so much for the honest advice 🙏🏼
Reminds me of when I was big in recording >10 years ago. I had a cheap Marshall mic and an m audio delta 44 with a presonus tube preamp. My recordings were so so. I only made good recordings when it was at 96khz. The sound card was at its best there because the converters weren't that great. I have a new Motu now, and I can put that thing at 44khz and it sounds leagues ahead.
I'm doing well as a ghostproducer, literally hundreds of orders per year. 1 year ago i broke a tweeter on the left speaker and nobody notices any difference in the outcome :) Just too lazy to upgrade, i'm on a pair of VERY budget monitors btw, and I think when my other tweeter will broke - i'll get new ones haha
Lmao, that ending picture's stuck in my head. On your knees in a truck stop bathroom to get a mic 😂
Sorry for the imagery. Haha....okay. I’m not sorry.
My favorite thing about audio is these types of conversations:
"Yo, you do music and s*** like that, what gear should I get?"
my answer: "none."
The fact is, if you know what you are doing and have a good reason as to why you would do it, you wouldn't be asking things in a general way or over a large scope of semantics that will surely be argued if any answer other than "none." is said.
much love man. I loved the interface bit. Mainly because I recall a time and mindset where that would've irked me, but now I see it as a sure-fire way to weed out who is approaching this commitment with character and passion, and whom is approaching this purely because to them it is a prerequisite to a purpose in life.
Just out of curiosity, for a friend, where are these truck stops you can be on your knees on for microphones?
Nice !
Very recently, the cable on my Sennheiser PC373D headset went full retard and lost the ability to correctly use the Mic. It was convenient for me and sounded "ok enough" (no keyboard clicks, no breathing, clear etc ...)
But, because I couldn't find this cable anywhere (it's an USB cable), I went down the "dedicated Mic" road .....
I just spent waaaaaay too many hours/days learning all I could about microphones, audio interfaces and all that.
I'm just a low level streamer, so it's not like I should invest in anything fancy. But I just find myself looking at interfaces ; "should I take this Behringer UMC22 ? But that other one, for just a bit more money does have less noise ... will I ever really need to plug in my Guitare in this ? I can probably do fine if I use a Mic on my Marshall 4x10 ... right ? Oh, maybe I also need to look at interfaces without 48v, it's not like I could really use a condenser Mic in THIS room ... but, will I ever ?? ......"
It becomes a nightmare. But I love it.
So far, I have the T.Bone MB 88U Plus in my basket for just 38€ ; pretty much an AT 2100 clone with a super flat signal (this Thomann brand seems to almost always do great hardware).
But even then, I keep thinking of the future and how retarded I'll feel if I go the USB route now instead of XLR-USB interface's ...
I'm a big nerd, so I had to learn it all, instead of just asking for a few opinions :D
At least, I did not make the mistake of going with a cheap Neewer condenser Mic !! xD (I planned to, at first)
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In any case, thank you for making such great videos !
Damn it sennheiser. Apparently they didn’t learn from Tropic Thunder. You never go FULL.
@@Podcastage It broke 2 years and 2 days after I bought it ... just very slightly out of warranty. The usual stuff.
I even had to get the needle out today to repair one earpad.
250€ new (paid 150), yet they can't even send me (or find) this 35€ cable, which is used on a few others more recent "surround" headsets.
Overpriced and overhyped, like many many other products.
I litterally just upgraded my whole set up. I was using the BM 700 microphone and the Scarlett Focusrite solo in an untreated room with the Alctron PF8 over my microphone when I first started recording my own music back in 2018. I hated the sound quality I was getting so after watching tons of videos I upgraded my microphone to the Blue Spark Blackout SL.
I loved the clarity of the Blue Spark Blackout SL that I wasn't getting from my BM 700 microphone but I hated the bassy tone of the microphone that made my already deep voice sound overbearing and made it incredibly difficult to mix. So after watching a ton of more videos on numerous subjects concering sound quality etc I decided that I needed to treat my room so I went and bought a shit ton of accoustic foam and put it on my walls.
That helped but I was still not getting the sound that I was looking for. I started to notice issues with my interface (Scarlett Focusrite solo) and the constant irritation of the Blue Spark Blackout SL and I decided that I needed another upgrade so I went all out.
Again after watching videos, reading books and articles and taking advice from different sound engineers just basically doing a shit ton of research, I purchased the Motu M2 interface, The Aurray Isolation Chamber, the Audio Technica AT2035, The Golden Age Project Pre-73 Jr Preamp, studio moniter stands, and small things like pop filters, and the Stage Right by Monoprice Microphone Isolation Shield.
Now with all of this there is a big improvement to my sound quality and I love the new sound but it is still not sounding the way I want it to sound. After realizing this I then began to focus on myself and my understanding of equipment and how to use it properly. I realized that although I do have decent gear that I really don't understand how to use it properly. So i've decided not to do anymore upgrades and just spend the rest of my time learning how to make the best out of what I have and learning how to properly use my equipment to ensure I get the best sound quality that I can get.
You’re at the most exciting point of the journey. You get to learn so much cool stuff about audio production and audio gear. Have fun with this part. It’s sooooooo cool!
@@Podcastage Yes I just hate it took so much money and wasted time to get here lol. But like you said it is the best part! Thank you for all of your advice!
My Shure SM58 sounded a little muddy, so I sold it and bought a AKG D5, which is I think a bit less muddy and brighter. Espen Kraft does a good comparison between a Neumann U87 and the AKG D5. He chose the AKG for his pop vocals, as it cut through the mix. Does this mean the AKG is better? Maybe for this purpose, no doubt the Neumann might be better for some things. However, the Neumann U87 costs $3000 and the AKG D5 is about $100.
Very good video, especially combined with the tip of avoiding impulse spending and instead sleeping on a purchase for some weeks. I remember buying my acoustic guitar. I went to two different stores, one of them three times, brought along two different friends on different days, had already settled on a guitar that then turned out to be a one trick pony, then finally found a guitar that I consider the best purchase of my life thus far. Man, I fucking have the process of researching and trying different gear. Hate it hate it hate it. But in most cases it's necessary.
Plus, the debt advice: Bandrew, that very advice kept me from buying the C414 and borrowing from my bandmates for it. I'll save up a little and probably get the SE 4400A instead.
Great channel, cheers!!
So that means I should not use my SM7B and get the $3700 U87 mic like you? I am down with that.
Exactly. Then buy an AKG C12 reissue followed by a U47 reissue. After all, there are a lot of truck stop bathrooms around the world to earn some extra spending money.
I just bought a SM7B, a cloudlifter and a solo Focusrite 2i2 upgrading from a Fifine K667. That setup should hold me for at LEAST 5 years.
Absolutely. That’s a STELLAR setup.
I agree
"Zero Direct Latency" is kind of a BIG lie, right? I mean musicians dont buy an audio interface to use as a "Headphone Amp". We want/need an interface for multitrack recording which is impossible with a 2 second delay. Im not sure if it matters if you buy a top o the line $500 interface. Nobody will be able to use this for multitrack. Ive been a musician for 50 yrs and made thousands of multitrack recordings and none of them were with my top of the line laptop w a videocard and 30 gigs of memory. I can playback 5 video sources with no lag with audio but just audio, No Way!!! what is up with that?
Austrian Audio
Don't you know?!
Tell the kids to spend money on their hobby so they don't get stuck in drugs!
Or even worse, cigarettes!
DHD Or even worse, rack audio gear. 😭
Thank you for everything you do! You have helped to cure me of my "gear-itis" and convinced me to just start making content and worry about improving my setup after I improve my profitability (if that ever happens). Your reviews are always informative and I can tell you have a great deal of knowledge in the field of audio production. Thanks again!
Can someone please tell me which mic is good for a nasal voice (i sound like i sing with a blocked nose)
Biggest jump was definitely with the SE electronics mic. Just such a rich, warm tone to it.
I just got a 48v neewer phantom power supply and I just bought a tlm 103 do I need an audio interface or am I good cause I connect my neewer to a usb chip that’s a type of audio chip that connects to my computer , do I needa replace my phantom power for a focusrite 212 ?
Pews has never sounded more swedish while talking English than when he said "Stop!" 🤣
This is terrible advice. You should be upgrading your gear every time you are offered more extended credit on your credit card.
I just recently jumped up to a Scarlett 2i2 3rd gen and the AT2020. I thought I would end up wanting to upgrade the AT2020, but honestly I've been super happy with how it sounds. Unless I really come up with a good reason for a new mic, I don't think I will upgrade anything for a few years.
Go ahead and keep it the way it is! No need to upgrade if you don't want to!
the great thing with gear- tons of options....the bad thing with gear- "tons of options"...this is all really good advice...
You should look for an audio interface that comes with a sturdy packaging box as they a great alternative for throwing across the room if you have already destroyed all the microphone boxes.
Maybe you should do a top 10 review of the best microphone boxes? Ranked on aerodynamics, endurance and thunk-ability!
And destroy something else, right?
@@xHadesStamps Usually a pretty good feeling!
@@Andrewc87563 Yup!
i think podcastage is just flexing on us with his neumann u87 talking about how you should not buy expensive mic's
When should I get a u47 vintage for $30,000 I have an at 2020 with a UM 2, 😂😂 jkk
We all need a vintage U47 for $30,000....but we also HAVE to run it through the UM2. =)
@@Podcastage ahhh 😆🤣🤣🤣🤣🙌🐐
Good video, but I think that anything will be better than my microphone from a can of crisps.
8:33 thats sadly so relatable lol
You and Geeky Nerdy Techy have definitely saved me some $. I already have the NT1, a Behringer UMC2 on my computer desk, and a TASCAM DR-60D mk II in my blanket iso booth (for VO and audiobooks). A couple of the Behringer Shure clones with my field recorder for when I'm recording with someone else in less than ideal spaces, and I'm good to go, podcast-wise!
Can you please review the SE Electronics Gemini II ?
I’d like to show this video to myself 2 weeks ago. I bought SM7B, because it’s popular mic but I didn’t really listen demo. It’s terribly quiet for me (I’m not about it’s gain hungry) this mic have really subdued sound. I have subdued voice too and with this mic it sounds terrible after my Rode NT Usb. I don’t know what to do. Still hope that I’m stupid and can’t set up post processing on a proper level. But I’m very disappointed
DO NOT smoke around your (condenser) microphone... although the (dynamic) sm7b "MIGHT" be ok around smoke
Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏🏼 for not selling things to me by recommending to by the trend thing. I really love you for this. 😊💕
I say keep upgrading for our economy’s sake. While you’re at it, I’ll give you $500 for that Neuman.
how do i upgrade my voice instead?
I’m currently rocking an $8 mic off of Amazon that was purchased as a “temporary” mic 3 years ago...
10:16 I see you're a man of culture... Likewise, my good sir.
Translation: I have a lot of shit, too; however I have spent money wisely and bought gear super cheap.
(I acquired a Sennheiser MD-421 for $60 and a Nikkor pre-AI 85mm f1.8 for $30, just to name a few.)
You should have said that if you are filthy rich and want to buy every piece of audio equipment out there please use my amazon affiliate links.
just subbed, really like your videos, number 1 , i would say room treatment though :)
You've flashed that OC818 a few times now. When's the review coming out? Can't wait.
I'm going to hopefully be doing it in the next month or so. But I can't promise anything. Ha. I'm so far behind on reviews. There are some mics I've had for 2 years that I've yet to review.
@Podcastage #Podcastage , What software did you use to make those slaps at the end of your video. That was hilarious, and I wish I could add some funny stuff like that to my videos. Great job on this video. You really helped me think about upgrade pathways. 💖
Ah, yes. I heard a difference between the interfaces. The Behringer was really bad, so that I thought how can it be that with this good setup and mic the sound is not really good. The difference between the other two interfaces was much smaller, but could be heard as well.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on it, I appreciate that.
One of the bad trends I followed was blindly buying the Scarlett 2i2 and Lewitt 440 Pro. The 440 Pro is AMAZING. No regrets. But the Scarlett has some issues, picks up guitars weirdly and doesn't let you connect pads.
If I had to pick again, I would probably get an Evo 4 or PreSonus Studio 24c.
Dude your channel is incredible! Really glad I've found it, keep up with the great content
Welcome aboard! You're stuck here, now!
Thanks! I couldn't be happier with my MXL 770
All great advice! And sometimes, it isn’t about the gear at all. Because even the best mic or preamp doesn’t stand a chance against a space with bad acoustics. You could end up saving money and getting better sound with the same gear that you already have by spending a little on room treatments.
I don't need to change anything. I just WANT a new mic. This is a kind of decease.
that SE 4400a sounds niceeeeee >_>
Awe man. People pay a lot of money for the on your knee in a bathroom experience at a Truck Stop
I spent a lot of money on cheap microphones looking for a good sound. After hours and hours if research over many weeks I decided to get an ElecroVoice RE27D so I would stop wasting time and money searching for the perfect mic. It's been fun learning the mic and making minor tweaks with my equipment to get it to sound just right.
Love what you're doing, love that you encourage your viewers to start within their budget and work up to something fantastic.
Also, before upgrading mics or interfaces, try upgrading a cable or two. They can make a reasonable difference in audio quality and they come with you when you finally upgrade
What's the $3200 mic you're using, a U 87?
Amazing video, dude. Recently I've started recording some DI guitars at home and I've faced some problems: the 60hz hum is really loud (specially when using my Fender Jaguar), if I try to plug in my pedals it gets just impossible to record and sometimes there's some radio interference from the local station. How much noise is too much in a professional recording? How can I try to minimize these problems? It's getting really frustrating and I am losing the will to record bc of that...
Happy with my 2i2 and AT2020, but i think ill upgrade my room by acoustically treating it which should improve the quality of my gear
Very good idea! Treatment is one of the most important things you can do!
Hey, i want to do voice over work or may be I'd start youtube channel what do you think AT2020 usb mic is perfect for me? Need suggestion i want budget microphone
Bandrew this is amazing. Thank you so much for your kind heart and generous information. Would you be able to do a video explaining DSP? I don’t completely understand it, and I want to buy the Twin X Duo, but now I see a Twin X Quad? No online tutorials seems to help me understand. Thank you!
I upgrade with versatility in mind. The Rode Boom arm is insanely powerful and can move out of the way, making getting the Procaster along with it even better. Now I don't have a condenser mic in view of my game monitor. Totally worth it. And better yet, IT CAME WITH A STICKURRR!
I actually really like the Samson boom arm for the price.
why dosnt the beta 58a get any love? i fucking love it
I bought a SM57 and EQ'ed it to sound more or less like an SM7B and i think it sounds great.
For the price of the SM7B I got SM57 with its pop filter, a good cable, a UR22 Mk2 interface, a K&M stand and DT770 headphones
Many need the interfaces mainly to drive studio monitors..you forget to talk up on outputs :/ (not specifically only for this video, but your other interfaces videos)
I just got a 48v neewer phantom power supply and I just bought a tlm 103 do I need an audio interface or am I good cause I connect my neewer to a usb chip that’s a type of audio chip that connects to my computer , do I needa replace my phantom power for a focusrite 212 ?
@@thebrotha7477 you should only have one source of phantom power for connected devices/mics. I didn't understand what exactly you are trying to do over there
Good information as always. A great help to a budding VO artist like me. I splashed out on a couple of decent mics, CAD E100S, SL300 Editors Keys (USB) and a Sinco D2 Shotgun. I'm using a Focusrite 6i6 but often just record onto a Zoom H4N SD card then load the audio into my Reaper DAW. The acoustics in my study are crap, so when I move next year to a new apartment I will have a custom built studio, properly acoustically treated. How about a video on overcoming poor room acoustics at minimal cost? Keep up the good work.
ITM ! Love the channel and thank you for your reviews. I put together my first podcast/stream audio rig from your videos and i couldn’t be happier. Thanks for all of the hard work!
Would the zoom h6 or rode podcaster be considered an interface?
Zoom H6, yes. Pretty sure you can use it as one. Røde PodCaster, definitely not. It's a microphone, and doesn't have any inputs.
yep,bm800 w umc22 it is
Thank you so much for this video , you saved me from upgrading when I really don't need to . Subbed!
This is the first time I've seen one of your videos. I have to say I really appreciated your candour, expertise and humility. I found what you had to say informative, entertaining and useful. I had no hesitation in subscribing. Thank you.
Choosing how much to spend, and where, is always a tricky thing- there’s usually a curve where you can get to a good semi-pro level relatively cheaply, but improving past that point costs a lot. You don’t want to spend too much if you aren’t going to stick with this as a hobby or a profession, but on the other hand you don’t want to buy rubbish you are going to have to replace real soon.
Please could you do a review of the Steinberg ur-c series of audio interfaces?
Shure SM58 sound Great for me. I have a question: 200 usd mini-microphone(in China, vlogers call it "small bee", like Road wireless go) VS 100 usd handhold style(like Shure SM58), are their same level in sound quality? I see others vloger using Road mini-microphone, it sound great. I am a Gaming RUclipsr, I hate giant microphone and shelf both.
@podcastage Love your reviews bud, I’m having a hard time to choose a Mic for now I have test the Q2U, SE V7 and the Blue Ember. What Mic you recommend for my content? Between $100 -$200, should I get a shotgun Mic?