ModMic USB and ModMic Uni REVIEW - Gaming Headset Microphone from Antlion
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- In this video I compare the ModMic USB and ModMic Uni microphones.
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Julian, how can you be a complete dork and be an absolute professional at the same time?
Good review regardless, love your sense of humor.
I let you listen to the Noise of the Recording
Me: turns volume to max
RUclips: Ad and my ears get blown away
Thank you for this very detailed and thorough comparison and review and video, Julian. 😁 👍 👍
Personally, I preferred the more natural sound of the ModMic Uni however, with that being said, I appreciate and understand audio quality is very subjective.
Cheers! 🍻
I keep thinking the "ModMic Uni" is the "ModMic You Need."
You're not wrong
it sounds good but i prefer the usb one because i can change the audio direction of the mic, if i wanna make it sound better i could use banana voice meeter
but if you dont need that audio direction change and the length changing + have a good soundcard in your mainboard you should get the uni (since i have a huge headset the usb works better for me)
@@exan6970 So is it better to buy the modmic usb and connect it directly in my motherboard or to buy the mod mic uni and plug it in my gaming dac? My dac Only has a 3,5 mm in for mics and headphones
wish you woulda threw in the atgm2 to give us a more rounded perspective.
ModMic USB Omni sounds clearer to my ears and I'd choose that.
Good luck trying to not get insulted by friends on voice comms when a mosquito is flying in the room next to yours and they hear it.
The unidirectional mode has good enough sound quality and also prevents background noise (like keyboards or TVs from othet rooms) from clogging your comms.
@@Bzk--
that is no longer a problem with the real time noise reduction neural network plugins, I have the sony ecm cs3 and it kicks any modmic's butt for a lower price. I have the modmic 4
@@franktntx Great to know
@@Bzk-- PUSH TO TALK no matter WHAT kind of mic you have. I don't need to hear your breathing or other noises.
@@mtbrdude with the proper setup you wont hear anything anyway. All you Need Is a hotkey to mute.
It would have been nice to see those tested against lavalier mics. (Comparable pricepoint etc ...)
Super Video, hat meine Kaufentscheidung beeinflusst :D
thank you for good review and comparison
Cool video matey, I've recently bought the ModMic Uni for my gaming videos ;)
very extensive and detailed review done well. thank you!
To what kind of sound interface is your ModMic Uni plugged into? Motherboard sound or a dedicated soundcard?
Great video. This guy covered everything.
such a well made video!
Completely off topic but you sound like Jens, one of the Minecraft developers! This is a compliment! Anyway great video!
I don't understand why these mics are so expensive. They sound no better than my $24 webcam.
You really need to look into audio processing. They sound 3x as good, connected into a DAC/Soundcard. Then it can get extra power and you can use a better EQ and filter out unwanted hisses and buzzes.
This can double the treble sharpness and bass loudness. Making it sound warmer and softer.
I actually like both sound.
Nice presentation, this is how to do it, my love for you, bravo.
MudMic USB actually sounds pretty good in omni mode. But the problem with that is it picks up *everything.*
Gestalt consciousness? Do you need cleansing?
Wow perfectly done review, thank you very much
@Julian krause 3:36 I think the mic might be too close because I kept hearing low pop noises altroughout the video.
Although the omni-directional mode introduces a slight background hiss, I prefer the cripser high frequencies compared to the uni mode (at least, when there is no other noise in the room). The main benefit of the uni-directional capsule is the pickup-pattern, so in noisy environments (or when using a loud mechanical keyboard), I would pick the uni-mode. With some equalization (high frequencie/presence boost) the uni mode might be the clear winner overall.
I'm ready to turn my channel into Podcast-mode, and am hoping this will make a fun headset as I talk to guests. I'm a sound-guy as it is, so I going with the ModMic Uni and plugging it directly into my mixing board. This takes the place of using a stand-alone headphone-amp. I have no need for the omni-mode that he USB version offers, though I suppose there are time when you would like to pick up the room-sound/ambient noise of your environment (for example, if there was a group of people with me as I podcasted or zoom-called to someone). I don't know what a gaming headset really is compared to a conference call or podcast. But it seems like basically the same thing. Any ideas? - _The Acoustic Rabbit Hole_
Can you plz tell Which one is better audio technica atgm2 or mod mic for high background noise for streaming
tested both, liked the modmic more
the V-Moda BoomPro sound quality is incredible! it's even beating ModMic in every aspect!
If they just make ModMic can be plugged directly to the ditchable mic port of any headset that have ditchable mic!
Cooler Master MH630 is the King of Headsets of 2020!
I have HyperX Cloud Mix, I love it! but after suffering from the low mic
audio for a long time I found it comes with a defect mic! so whom
suffering from this issue it's a mic defect you should replace the mic
under the warranty before it ends like what happened to me!
Nice review. Assuming I have an audio interface (Scarlett Solo 3rd gen) do you think going with the uni version with an XLR to 3.5mm adapter to lower the phantom power from 48V down to 5V will be a better option than the USB version when it comes to sound quality and noise interference?
You probably get the best noise performance from the ModMic Uni in combination with an adapter on an audio interface. But the slight difference in sound (more bass on the Uni) will still be there. Depends on what you are going for.
Nir Z did you commit to using an audio interface with an XLR adapter? If so, did the quality of the mice increase?
Did you go with the Scarlett + XLR adapter route? Thoughts?
Excellent review
If I put a string neodymium magnet 2cm from the coils in my DT770s how will the audio reproduction be affected?
Hi Julian,
Thanks for great videos. Greetings from Sweden!
Would like to ask about both mics and recorders, what would you go for to get the best sound with the absolut lowest (or no at all) self noise? I will do instruction videos without any background music and want to do as little in post as possible.
Microphone: Voice Techologies VT-500 or Sanken COS 11D or DPA 6060 or Countryman B6 or your own recommendation?
Recorder: Zaxcom ZFR400 or Lecrosonics PDR or your own recommendation?
Kind regards,
Dominic Driman
So is it better to buy the modmic usb and connect it directly in my motherboard or to buy the mod mic uni and plug it in my gaming dac? My dac Only has a 3,5 mm in for mics and headphones
Hello man. What do you think the best DETACHABLE/CONVENIENT mic is on the market? Modmic USB, Uni, Audio Technica ATGM2, or V-Moda boom pro, PLEASE SUGGEST MORE IF THERE ARE MORE. By the way, I have a big enough budget for any. And also I can still purchase the ATGM2 even if it has been discontinued, as it is still in stock for amazon Australia
I just got my uni in and it just sounds like you are talking through a t-shirt or too much filter. The usb to me sounds better or maybe more clear. I tried plugging the UNI into my astro mixamp and it was still pretty quiet. I plugged it into a 3.5mm to USB device and it sounds way better, so going from the original modmic to the UNI both having 3.5. The UNI is louder than the original but still not as great as I thought it would be. Still need that USB device even for the UNI.
Thanks for the video Julian.
You will need to adjust the Mic location so it points toward your mouth, so you aren't going off echo and getting direct sound
Cool! It detents!
Would using a USB to USB extension cord make the sounds quality worse with the ModMic USB?
Nice review
Hey, is the ATGM2 or the Modmic Uni better in canceling the background noise? I want to know this for playing at Ps4 an and i have often background noise. :)
Could you review the Antlion XLR Power Converter / Rode VXLR+ / Rode VXLR Pro?
Nice Video bro ;-)
i'm really curious about ModMic 5, it sounded really good but its not on amazon anymore. maybe i'll go with uni.
@@itsbekenotbecky i had the same problem! :D theyve cut down the numbers to distinguish them more easy. i just ordered the usb variant as well :D
It's cheaper to get it on antlions website. Screw Amazon, it's a shitty company.
Hi Julian! I write because I have a technical question that nobody is able to solve.
I use USB mic namely MXL USB.009. It is unique design in terms that it is one of the very few mics that combine USB interface, variable analogue gain and 24-bit encoding (the other seems to be Rode VideoMic NTG).
The problem I encounter is that unlike most of other "Windows10+USB-mic" users when I plug the mic and set the microphone input level in Windows 10 at 100/100 the signal is WAY too hot. Of course at levels aproaching 0 it is way to low. So I have a problem with proper gain structure and staging. I reasoned that there must be some sweet spot of mic input level in Windows 10, but I don't know where.
I contacted Curtis Judd for advise and after short conversation we came to the conclusion that I should aim at the level where Windows 10 apply neither digital amplification nor digital attenuation (in other words it remain at some kind of unity gain). But where that would be on 0-100 "slider" we didn't know.
I tried to figure it out on my own and found out that every Windows has different gain structure of ther input level regulation "slider" and that it is also dependent on whether the device is treated as mic or non-mic (whatever that means, but my device is treated as mic). Next I came across such a thread on microchip forum:
www.microchip.com/forums/m1008767.aspx
They try to solve problem with how digital gain in Windows is applied, however on mic with 16-bit interface and no analogue gain control. To my bafflement it turned out that relation between slider position and gain is non-linear which makes proper position impossible for me to calculate.
They also provide link to Default Audio Volume Settings specs in "Windowses".
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/audio/default-audio-volume-settings
Unfortunately no Windows 10. But what I found there is that on Windows 8 for mics: Default level = 0.0 dB which I aim for! :) and Volume Range = -96 dB ~ +30 dB. If the gain structure is the same in Windows 10 that would explain why at 100/100 signal was too hot. It get +30dB of digital gain. But still I don't know where the zero is. I also don't know why in previous Windows versions bottom level was -192dB and not -96dB and what does it mean for my problem.
In links I found on this website there were information about Customizing HD Audio Driver Volume Settings: docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/audio/customizing-default-audio-volume-settings
and how sliders represent volume - Audio-Tapered Volume Controls
: docs.microsoft.com/pl-pl/windows/win32/coreaudio/audio-tapered-volume-controls
but man! That is WAY too difficult for me to wrap my head around it.
Maybe you could analyze it and try to calculate or measure where the proper place of the slider is? I tried not to give up, but it just surpass my knowledge level.
Hey, there are two thing you can try:
Go to the Windows sound settings, then click on device properties. Then on advanced device properties and then go to the Level tab. You can right click on the level slider and change between percent and dB. If you change to dB you will see if there is digital gain applied. You would want to set the slider where it reads 0 dB.
This should be the correct level, but if you want to be sure you can make a small test.
Turn the windows gain to about 25%. Turn the gain on the mic up all the way. Place your smartphones speaker as close to the mic as possible. Start with the volume of the smartphone all the way down. Play a sine wave with your smartphone and look at the recorded signal. Slowly increase the volume on your smartphone and stop when you can see the signal clipping (the top of the sine wave gets chopped off). Now, increase the windows sound level until your audio level hits 0 dBFS in your recording program. This way you aligned the mics clipping point with the clipping point in your software and this will yield in the best signal-to-noise performance possible.
Cheers!
@@JulianKrause Man! You are GENIUS! I changed slider in advanced settings do dB and BANG! I have it. It is 54/100. When I have a time I will check it against your second method but so far it is enough... THANK YOU!
@@JulianKrause Hi Julian, can you advice on what the two different levels mean here imgur.com/a/r8cKLSt ? I mean I get the gain one, but what is the "boost" level slider.
Anyone tried the modmic without headset? I was thinking of attaching it to my external monitor or something cause I hate wearing headsets for those looong conference calls. But is it cruicial to have it very close to mouth? They should include different attachment concepts with this mic. Not just magnet.
Hey nice Video :) how strong are the Magnetic Bracket
Pretty strong, it won't fall off just from shaking the headphones.
Your accent reminds me of Brackeys
true haha
The sound difference isn't that great and you don't most likely need that form changing feature. And btw Mod mic uni is 46% cheaper.
How do I record my voice with the modmic usb???
Will the magnet mess with Planar headphones?
Did you use a audio interface for the modmic uni?
He’s probably using a zoom h1n.
RTX VOICE - Removes all background noices :) Have fun
Pleeaaase do the Ik multimedia Pro Duo MK2 🙏🙏🙏
I'm looking for a gaming headset. From what I've seen, I have two options in a 130 budget: Logitech g Pro X headset ; Cooler Master MH752 or ATH-M40X + vmoda mic . Could someone help me decide?
you’d have more luck in buying a normal high quality headset then buying a seperate mic. All gaming headsets are damn near just bass boosted scams
@@MidwesternCoon what headsets would you recommend mate? I'm considering getting a modmid plus a pair of ~75€ headset but have no idea what to pick
Cliiquue_ i’m not super well versed on headphones as i just went with a beyerdynamic 990pro for my setup. it’s an amazing headset but it’s expensive so i won’t recommend it. honestly the rule of thumb don’t spend big money on “gamer” headsets because they’re nothing but bass boosted nonsense (well most are). other than that i’d suggest looking up credible reviews on quality headsets and the one you mentioned that you’re looking to buy
@@imnotbanevading2 Philips SHP9500
ModMic USB uni
can I adjust side tone on the modmic usb ?
which side of the switch is uni and omni??
Does AntLion Audio ModMic USB support side tone?
Could you do a review for the modmic wireless?
Wie lange hält der Kleber?
So I'm not very educated about sound and I'm a beginner streamer. When you showed the graph of frequencies the USB responded better to high frequencies so if I have a higher voice, I should go with that one, correct? If I'm wrong let me know haha
Good questions. Often you want to choose a mic that is complementary to the frequency of your voice, based on the final sound you're going for. So for instance, if you have a higher pitched voice, you may want to find a mic that is less accentuated in the high range and perhaps more accentuated in the low-mid range. This will help balance out your voice out overall, making it sound full. After choosing the right mic, EQ and compression can do the rest of the work. If you're using OBS, there are a good selection of stock audio plugins.
@@FunktionNada huh, very interesting. Thank you so much!!
Well the USB version does look attractive indeed. But I have a question, since I've never tried a USB mic before.
How is the latency with the USB mic? My number one worry about mics, is to be able to hear my voice trough my headset, without any latency. What would you guys recommend? Should I use an AMP and plug in both my headphone and ModMic Uni to it, or should I go with a USB instead?
Also, I've never used an Amp as well, so is there any latency with it, when you want to listen back to your microphone?
I bet the latency imposed by the chipset of the USB mic itself will be negligible, less than a USB frame of 1ms worth; however since you're then relying on software loopback, that will introduce quite a lot of latency and is super annoying when monitoring your own voice, multiple times that of the latency caused by USB hardware.
You can try the software latency yourself, just mute the microphone in the output mixer of your soundcard, then go to the Sound properties on the old Control Panel, find your mic there, and then in the corresponding properties, select "Listen to this device". If you can't live with that, it's over, it's not getting any better once USB is introduced. Usually people just skip monitoring themselves by sound and just trust that they sound fine :D
Also amp? Do you have some specific product in mind? Because i don't know what it should have to do with latency or a microphone. Purely analogue amplifiers (even Class-D amplifiers which are often popularly mislabelled as digital but aren't, since they're value-discrete but time-continuous) have no audible latency in principle. But then i've seen interfaces etc mislabelled as 'amps' too...
usb for sure
For $90 I expect a much better sound
I ordered the USB and they sent me the uni version. Emailed them to send me the USB one ☝️
!!
What happened after? And was it an international shipment?
Kannst das bitte auf Deutsch machen?
You have them too close.
if only my modmic usb didnt break on arrival
I just bought the Modmic Uni and all my friends say it sounds worse than my built-in laptop mic, which sounds like i'm speaking through ventilation. I'm using discord to talk to them but when I listen to my self, I I sound fine other than hearing TONS of white noise. I don't recommend the Modmic Uni.
It's likely because of your sound card, in which case the usb would be considerably better. Try returning it an changing to the usb for a bit extra.
Try turning the mic towards your mouth
If you're plugging it into your laptop it would be your soundcard, USB is better for you than.
Ich mag nicht so deutsches englisch ^^
Yeah I don't like any of them. They sound like those 5$ "studio" mics from china, very bumpy frequency response and they lack resolution... the omni sounds a tad better than the uni in those regards, but yeah. Depending on needs either a budget usb condenser mic or a cheap audio interface plus good value dynamic mic (aka not a SM58) will do a much better job at the expense of having a physically large mic. Even mutli hundred dollar lavalier mics sound kinda bad imo sometimes. Really need to spend a lot to get good sound out of a tiny capsule
of course "real" mics are better than the modmic :D but youd get the modmic cause you want to use a headset and not a condenser or dynamic mic.
and compared to any other "affordable" headset-mic its one of the best. if not the best.
i dont want to record a number-1-hit or shit like that. i just want to have a good sounding mic for my gaming sessions :D
Whole point of mod mic is to have a cheap affordable detachable microphone for your headsets, and not have a designated microphone on a desk area.
@@OdiumVitae When this 'cheap' is more expensive than an above average gaming headset.
@@SBBSBBZ if you think $35 for a mod-mic is expensive, i think you should look for another source of income. Maybe look for government assistance
hate the mod mics they just sound budget
Because they are budget?
hate these mics. they sound so low quality