This Mic Might Be The Best Streaming/Podcast Microphone You Can Buy..
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Now that your dream mic is $300 cheaper what are you going to spend it on?
That tier three sub, huh.. Lol actually might tho.
Notigang :)
The go xlr mini lol
im happy with my neewer nw1500 for now plus it looks like a blue mic
@@alanbroz6562 Ditto!
"A loss in presence" what like my dad? :(
Blyatnid he’s still getting milk
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Touche
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How did he not heart this comment?
Just some constructive feedback:
Would love if you put a graphic or title of the mic you are talking about when you are explaining what you hear.
Thank you!
Damn bro, didn't expect to see you here
Gremlor same why isnt he playing hollow knight 😂
RELYEA I watch so many of your videos and really didnt expect you to be here.
Imagine having 225k subs and producing content that deserves 1m subs at least....
The funny part is well known RUclipsrs and Streamers watched his videos
People like Pewdiepie would struggle to even get 225k these days. Lots of high quality channels don't really get noticed sadly.
He'll get there :) it's just a bigger climb
meh
It's okay he has 392k subs now
I would love for a video on how to enhance microphone quality in OBS all the way from low-end to high-end mics with or like in my case without XLRs. Just some basic stuff would help out greatly.
You can always use pro tools
I know you focus on mainly streaming/youtube, but I believe the podmic was created for people looking to start a podcast/upgrade their podcast for guests to be able to come on. having 4 mics for $400 vs 1 sm7b for $400 is a big difference. definitely a mic that will do the job.
Can you show us a screenshot of your Go XLR mini's EQ settings that you recommend for the PodMic?
Yes please!
Yes!!
That would be nice plz
BagelDave wait wouldn’t the ideal settings be different for everyone
League Master gg yes but its a good starting point. it took me like 2h+ to find the right EQ for my AT2020
Love your content, keep it up!
stfu
Damn bro what are u doing here?
@@ImRanger why r u being rude lol
Panie knucie co tu pan robi? xD
Also, really digging the graphics.. like when you highlight the mic, while doing the tests. Really coool!!
I would be interested to see how you're tweaking your settings for the ModMic w/ the mini xlr.
agreed
@@chriskiripolsky6151 me too
Same!
Same here!
Jessica Castro ya
would you consider showing the steps to setting up the audio in goxlr to comparable level to the shure sm7b
I have a SM7B for streaming but also got 2 podmics for podcasting and they are fantastic. There is a difference in quality for sure but not a $300 difference. Also with some adjustments they are near indistinguishable to anyone who isn't an audiophile. Great mic and with this price point we're only gonna get better mics that try to compete at a similar cost.
from what I could hear, the compression sounded WAY too heavy on the RODE. most RODE Dynamics sit happily at a 1.7 - 2:1 compression ratio
At 12:20ish you lose me. You basically say that a mic looking good on stream is just as important as sound quality. So in this little box embedded in my gameplay, my mic needs to look good. Well, any mic I choose looks better than I do but I have serious doubts that people are looking lovingly or hatefully at the way my mic looks. I chose a Samson Q2U because it 1. Sounds pretty good. 2. Has USB interface to start, and 3. Allows me to upgrade to XLR for better sound, without having to buy a brand new microphone. Put it on an adjustable boom, put it in a shock mount, put the wind screen on it, and it looks perfectly acceptable for the tiny little display I appear in while gaming. But I only have one regular viewer and they don't seem to mind the way my mic looks since they keep coming back, but maybe you are right. Maybe if my mic looked better I've have more viewers...naw.
What is the shotgun mic that you’re using when you record these videos though? And would you use that when streaming, so you wouldn’t have an on screen mic at all?
the MILLION DOLLAR question: ruclips.net/video/LiYEX-omlFk/видео.html
@@AJCoReTV thanks man, saved me lots of time for search
I would really like to see an update to this video, especially after you've had a few streams running this with your "Sounds Like SM7B" settings. I've been looking into this mic for a few months and on my studio monitors there are some videos where they sound indistinguishable from each other, and some where they're not even close even on "the same settings" from the reviewers.
Chris Trocano I noticed the same, been listening to Ev Re20 and SM7B comparisons against the PodMic on my balanced studio system (with a sub) and it seems like there’s a lot of variation in quality for the PodMic. Then again, that happens a lot with Rode.
Would love to see you get your hands on an Aston Stealth and see what you think of it.
For streaming, the podmic is definitely an excellent investment since you lose so much quality streaming in general, but the Shure SM7B still sounds significantly better imo for pre-recorded content
Harris. I want to personally thank you. You have slingshotted me lightyears ahead with my stream. This info would have taken me potetially years to figure out on my own. I still have a long way to go, but ive got a handle on most of the tech. Thanks again. Sincerely.
Thank you alpha gaming I been breaking my head searching for a mic for my loud clicking keyboard and you make a video dynamic mic it is!!
Fabian Lugo how did the mic end up working for you?
One thing about the PodMic is while it works with any interface, it was literally made to be used with the Rodecaster Pro which through its own DSP recipe gives the low end back. Just a thought.
Underrated comment ^
wonder what recipe is added, perhaps a sine wave and vst analyzer on the before and after (before and after rodecaster pro). for the rest of us.
and that's already a no go if someone wants a budget set up
Get a Cloudlifter, it will increase the sound quality with the Podmic 👍👍
I was sad about the fact that u didnt put your mouth as close as possible to the podmic you would be shocked at the quality
Keep in mind much more aggressive/careful EQing will mask the sm7b differences greatly. I've worked with 7Bs, 57s, etc and after a heavy eq treatment of sub, low mid tailoring and high end freq cuts it's difficult to distinguish. make your large, tight cuts at 500ish and 600, boost your 80-110, pull back on your 200-250 and it all starts running together after the compression is finalized. keep those Qs narrow and these mics come alive.
dude you sounded just like Joe Rogan when you you started using the sm7b, lmao. I cant unhear it.
The Rode Podmic sounds better than both others 😳 I love those zzzzzzs came from it, nearly like your big blue Mic. You told GoXLR mini has an EQ? And you told in a video, you could ditch the GoXLR for the Elgato Wave 3. So what you would prefer? "GoXLR mini + Blue Ember" OR GoXLR mini + Rode Podmic" OR "Elgato Wave 3" ?
Being an Aussie I had easy access to a Rode Podmic, I also own an Audio Technica BP40, the Podmic is good but the BP40 was the clear winner but I compared the two of these before I had access to an EQ (I now own a GoXLR). Great to know that the Podmic can be improved so much I just never thought it would have been possible.
the behringer xm8500 is also a good dynamic mic but it happens to only be $30, it does sound a little cheaper but its $70 less, it has a warmer sound than most mics but still a very solid mic. or the samson Q2u for $44~. or if you want to get closer to the $100 mark, go for the Shure sm58 for around $85 with comparable sound to the sm7b, the sm58 is less flat sounding but still has the 7b type sound. and i can personally vouch for the sound of the xm8500 for spoken word and such after using it for nearly a year. look for podcastage's review of the above i you want to hear em for yourself
Ah man, I've been hoping someone would do a streamers perspective review on this mic, since it's on my radar as my next upgrade.
How did I become unsubscribed to you??? RUclips gremlins...
I use the Shure SM58 and it sounds amazing. I agree it doesn't have that "broadcaster look" since it doesn't need a shock mount or anything. It's still a great price at under $100 bucks.
The 58 is a battletank legend! 👍
took 3 days and his shirt didn't change once, respect the continuity
Omg thank you. I've been trying to find a mic that picks me up but not my kids playing in their room. I knew there had to be a name for those kinds of mics. THANK YOU
can one of Harris's employees reply? What kind of shotgun mic is he using when recording videos with no mic in view??
Rode NTG4+ -Harris
Alpha Gaming sorry if I missed the video where you cover it.. follow up question: Why don’t people stream with them? (Shotguns). Always see streamers with mics in view.. what are the cons?
@@AJCoReTV they tend to pickup a lot more general nosie then most want and there very direction so when get them up close they can sound little to boomy and lack of of clairty might be after so top this off they very narrow pattern so just simply move of the head changing its clairty if u with its field of few basically if not aware it is sensen to sides and back but not in omni direction mic would be
5:48...was the gain set the at the same level for both mics? cause if so then the Rode mic is considerably more quiet since your gate is obviously struggling to catch the transient of the lower registers in your voice.
The gate on the Podmic was too aggressive compared to the other microphones. Makes the whole test moot. Because all 3 microphones have different output levels, compression and gate should have been turned off to get a true comparison.
Maybe it's just me, but I think you sounded like an angel with that SM7B compared to the other ones. Granted, most of your audience are youngsters on a budget, so I see the point of the video. That being said, if one had the money, I'd get the higher quality one (pre-eq). Great video, as I'm still shopping for mics and have been leaning towards the SM7B and this was another push in that direction!
Its AMAZING how far technology has come in the past 10 years!
The fact that someone can pick up this hobby/career for 'borderline pennies' now is phenomenal.
Still love my Quadcast, but this is a pretty good video for anyone wanting to improve their stream quality without breaking the bank. Miss ya, buddy!
(P.S - How was TwitchCon?)
behringer xm8500 microphone ($23) with a Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB audio interface ($109). Or a Behringer UM2 Audio Interface ($48). Everybody talks about the Shure SM7B but then act like they wont need a cloudlifter or fethead to push it. A sm58 also.. Its hard to push. A go xlr mini is over rated and over priced. Also the majority of people who get a streaming setup are more than likely going to be on discord or using obs to record or stream. Discord uses its own codec, and OBS has crap tons of audio eq making that $400 mic sound just like a $20 mic. So in the end run whats the difference? For a simple stream you dont need a $100 mic. You just need a decent XLR dynamic mic and a usb audio interface.
I still dream of a comparison with a shotgun mic to see if o can clean my facecam from a mic over me
same.
He's honest. Yeah expensive was better but not 400 dollars better. And you could fix it with software.
I used to watch your videos with Kenzie... didn't realize your video game channel blew up!! Amazing. Good info, too. I did a review/mic shootout of $200 VS $5K mic for people thinking of recording music. Hope my channel blows up like yours, Harris!!
Just picked a Podmic up... what does your eq settings look like in the goxlr? Thanks for the great content.
same !
Do you have the settins in the goxlr for the eq now? Send it plz or urs
i watched this
Cool, what’s next? Using Bhop hacks with a sick 100 mic???
@@WolfgangMage inde
Pretty much everything Rode makes is killer for the money.
I had a rode mic once the white one they sound really good but the one I had it fell off my desk and completely quit working I didn't have a arm so I sit it on the desk 😂 I felt like the biggest dumbass
@@anthony-gone3417 Yeah, it doesn't really matter how much you pay for a mic, even the expensive ones don't take a fall very well. ;)
@@andrewt248 yeah i feel that lol
i question the fact that i couldn't hear a difference?!
Your headphones are a huge factor
I've got the Rode PodMic and the GoXLR Mini, what is the best settings (EQ and Compressor) like you mentioned to get the best out of both Harris? Please reply :)
@@nickjacobsss I coulod use those settings too, have the same setup!
I ordered a fethead preamp
There is no "best settings" as everyone's setup and voice is different.
Learn what eq and compression is and then find a streamer with a good sounding mic you like and match your eq to sound more like that streamer. Compression is very specific to your setup as well, trial and error till you find a nice sound.
@@FiSHY4D Thanks for the advice. I have been playing around with my GoXLR Mini and Rode PodMic and have found the perfect working settings for me. Like you said, trial and error, and you are right. I highly recommend a cloudlifter or the Triton Audio FetHead in-line microphone preamp to add more and clean gain to the Rode PodMic.
“You’re welcome” thank Sam
Honestly, unless you are looking to become a professional podcaster or a voice actor, you dont need the shure sm7b. If you are a streamer, people just want to hear your voice, they dont need to hear every nuance of your voice. Just the words. Any Dynamic mic 100 bucks or less will do the job splendidly, even for professional streamers. Even shroud himself would be fine with a podmic.
This video covers all of the material I've been reading and watching for the past 12 hours. For some reason other youtubers cover bits, but don't show the big picture like this channel does. Amazin!
The Rode Pod Mic sounds significantly less natural. Very nasaly, which is unpleasant to my ear.
As with almost everything in life, you get what you pay for.
Actually, 100 bucks is reasonable for a great condenser mic, such as either the Shure SM57 or 58 and many others. But you are correct, that podmic is nasty.
I don't think people appreciate what you do for just about everyone who is interested in streaming/recording.
Lol keyboard and mic sounds. This is the first of ur vids that I have watched and I am subbing and liking this vid:)
@Alpha Gaming I'm looking into getting myself a better Mic for streaming and general use. I've watched pretty much all of your vids. And I got a question. Would you go with the Podmic or Samson G-Track Pro? As the Samson is in your streaming starter kit? Both seems pretty hard to get in my area :( .. Thanks in advance!
My favorite thing about this review is that Harris is the ONLY person to compare the SM7B and PodMic where he tries to make the PodMic sound like the SM7B. Literally EVERY other review compares them out of the box then says "Clearly the SM7B is better" which isn't true. If you can spend 1/4th the money and make it sound almost identical through EQ... Clearly the PodMic is better. It's just not better out of the box and plugging it in without any processing. But IMO that doesn't justify an extra $300
This is especially true due to the fact that anyone seeking great audio ALWAYS uses some sort of processing. Comparing them without any processing and saying one is better because it sounds better out of the box is just nonsense
so if I have an AT2020 condenser mic, would this still be an "upgrade" or is it negligible? I feel as though that the isolation of a dynamic mic would get a leg up over my at2020 since it is pretty sensitive. I have it under control with filters in OBS and it sounds great, but would it be a good change? I also have a xenyx q802
if you ding the AT2020 to sound better for your voice then yes it is an upgrade it also depends what you plug it into remember sound is never better then the weakest link if you have a 10000 dollar mic and plug it into a XLR to 3.5 mic input on the motherboard it will sound pretty bad... well maybe not bad but you know what i mean xD
As a streamer, I used to help other streamers and it's nice to hear other people did it as well. Thanks for the help of choosing my new mic :)
Can you show the setting for the mic
I love this microphone, I managed to get one a while back since I'm in Australia and I've had the time to find tune it. I pretty much made my sm57 sound pretty close to the sm7b so I just grabbed that setting and tweaked it and omg I love it so much. Definitely a great microphone.
Only problem is it picks up desk bumps and vibrations a lot compared to my friends so I think I'm gonna get a replacement
_"Only problem is it picks up desk bumps and vibrations a lot "_
Well, why don't you use shock mount to elimite those unwanted sounds? Shock mounts are intended for that, even though this PodMic should have built-in "shock mount" against desk bumps already.
@@NamFlow Yeah it has one built in but im looking for a shock mount that will fit the thicc podmic
@@TheLTGamer Yeah, it is unusually T H I C C :-D but I believe you will find something.
Yes, this mic is less rich than most of the ones you tested it against. But you also (which MOST reviewers do not) is show that with little to no adjustment you can make it (and almost any mic) sound the same as any other mic (as long as it isn't a total crap mic to begin with). When it comes to mics it really comes to a minimum base quality, and then how the USER tweaks their setup and settings to best suit them. The end user, if the adjustments are made, will not be able to tell the difference between mics.... less so if they are not presented with direct comparisons... which in the real world NEVER happens. ;) Good review, though I am not a gamer. What you did, and pointed out, can be applied to almost any mic on the market over a base quality level.
Oh, come on Harris! After watching this video I had to order the mic, so when it arrives I have three microphones. Your reviews are draining my bank account :)
Wtf just don't buy it then
Before you buy a condenser mic think about the summer. Do you use a fan in your room? Don’t get one.... get a dynamic. Unless you’re recording music. Even podcasts I feel like dynamic is more worth. UNLESS you can build a very sound isolated room with no background noise at all.
plus u probably have pc that mic far more audiable to most mics than your own ears
I got this a couple weeks ago, and im in love with it!
hey just a question , do I need sth else to connect this mic? or is it usb
@@Quiyum it isn't USB. I don't know if it works with an adapter
As this microphone is an XLR mic, you either need an audio interface or a USB mixer with a built-in audio interface to use it. Hope This helps. I got mine yesterday and i love it for my streaming :)
could you please share how you tweaked settings on the goXLR mini for the podmic like you did? out of the box the podmic lacks presence/bass... would love to know.
the sure smb7 definetly sounds different to me i feel like the rode is more harsh where as the sure is more clean sounding if you get what i mean
I would recommend to stop the music while testing the mics...
you call the really clicky keycaps “cherry MX blue”
*switches
Doylop yeah forgot that
hmm blue isnt so bad i use Black you should hear them i have woken up my wife in the next room when playing starcraft 2 that is with concrete walls and closed door XD
so guessing a dynamic mic would be great if your using a mechanical keyboard
When you get an ad for copyright free music, that isn't Streambeats before one of Harris' videos...
Feels wierd
Any chance you could make a video on what you would do for audio if you were streaming in the same room as another person? This is the closest video I've seen to it, but that would be cool to see what you would choose at different price points and if you could break down any adjustments you'd make settings-wise.
The Behringer XM8500 seems to be the sleeper pick of all mics. This one defnitely has a fancy look to it, but $77 less money gets you most of the way there as far as sound, and perhaps more if you prefer the warmer sound
The SM7B is an industry standard for good reason, and for it's price it should sound better than a $ 100 mic. The Rode POD for $ 100 is a good investment, but not in the same league as the SM7B or EV RE 20. BTW: I use a Samson G TRack Pro and could not be happier with it as my everyday mic for Skype, Zoom calls as well as voice overs. It has a lot of vocal presence across a full frequency spectrum, and also has 3 selectable polar patterns. The cardioid pattern is excellent at rejecting keyboard sounds with a very small gate. I highly recommend it. FWIW: I will also be testing the Samson CL8a (XLR condenser) within the next few days to see how it compares to the G Track Pro. Good video!
Your audio tests were a bit too short to judge by (I think). It might have been that you have more presence at the start of your sentences and that’s why the more expensive one had more presence.
You may need better headphones. Presence doesn't fade out, the same lack of presence is throughout from star to finish. Harris does a great job controlling plosives and natural voice-levels, the lack of presence isn't due to dwindling power or volume in his voice, but a technical bandwidth-response issue native to the mic.
I'm sure you've already thought about it, BUT if not for sone reason, you should do a direct comparison of the Podmic vs the Procaster 😎🤙
A great RUclipsr I follow made a test between the two mics. But I Don't know if I'm allowed to share the link here.
He hasn't exactly the same target as Harris but I won't take risks ;-) he test all sort of microphone and audio devices.
I had to switch to a dynamic, as I love the Blue spark I have, but I have far to much background noise. I ended up going with the MXL broadcast dynamic and it is a solid mic for 130.00 I get comments everyday about my voice, even though a lot of that is because I have a voice of an angel....lol
mr humblebrag himself
IAmARaven lmfao
Something people should know when watching this, if you buy this mic it will not sound the same. Harris used compression which every compressor not only affects dynamics but they also have tonal characteristics to them that alter the sound of their source. And every compressor sounds different so just adding a random compressor won't yield the same effect. Same thing with eq. Not all eq's are built the same so just copying the same settings used in this video with a different plugin won't yield the same results.
The Rode sounds more bright and slightly tinny.
Might be able to adjust that in EQ but it's bare sound, not a fan.
Constant sugarcoating and very underwhelming & in some cases, incoherent critiques of the gear reviewed in this video. My guess is to save a possible brand-deal with some of these companies in the future, or to draw out viewer retention & watch time. Anyway, I'm not sure about your newer videos, but cut to the damn chase with this stuff.
His goal isn't to review every possible microphone in excruciating detail, his target audience is beginning streamers and his goal i to say "hey, if you buy this, it's $300 less and still good, here's an example of the difference, you can make an informed decision now." He did that just fine. A lot of people are not audio nerds, they just want to know what will work well without ripping them off.
@@samfunfun646 I don't even remember making this comment, and I think you're probably right
But tbh I think I was just mad that I watched a 15 minute video that coulda been 5 lol
I'll stick with my Sennheiser MD421 for a little longer - but I use these at work for our podcast studio and these really do sound great!
The MD421 is a fantastic mic, many a time overlooked due to a lack in their advertising. They base sales on a great trajectory of reputation.
It's got a bandwidth response that gives the pod-caster exactly what he needs, good -80Hz roll-off and a handy upper frequency boost to liven the voice and give it «air» and pretense.
The SM7B DOES sound GREAT.....is it $400 Better? Not sure...Great Review and I can tell a lot of time/work was spent on this video!
I really couldn't hear a difference between the Shure mics. the compression you added combined with the youtube compression made them impossible to distinguish. I am using 7 dollar earbuds combined with my gaming pc that has a z390 motherboard. I have watched other videos today comparing mics and haven't had any problems but on this video it's impossible to hear any difference for me. Is it only me or can someone actually hear any difference on 5:30-5:40 ?
the earbuds wont do you any good. headphones or studio monitors will truly show what the difference is. also your ear might not be finely tuned to differences like this, if you are new to podcasting/mic testing etc etc. if you have a soundcard or audio interface and connect your headphones, you will hear it all. its great contender for 100$
@@djguzzy10 I have an unopened umc22 audio interface. Does it work to use it as a soundcard for my headphones/earbuds? It's unopened because I'm waiting for my AT 2020 xlr mic.
@@MrHandsomeStudios an audio interface is basically a soundcard too.
What software did you use to change the eq?
Call me crazy, but even after you EQ'd the mic, I could hear a difference. Granted it wasn't much, but I could hear it. At that price point though, its an obvious choice to me that you can do some amazing things with that Rode Mic. I've been a big advocate for not having to spend a crazy amount of money on mics and help people where I can, so thank you for doing this video, Harris :-)
definitly a difference but not nessarly one everyone can hear
Damn....not that I was intending to get a SM7b, but this made me think that it is kind of pointless.
There are places where one can test literally dozens of different microphones to see which one best fits use, voice-match and features. You don't need to buy them first.
CubeMatrix Studio guitar center
do you know if the røde procaster has the same need of adjustments harris ? it cost a little more then the PodMic but not by alot and im looking at both so wanted to know
pod mic and procaster are idetle main difference is the pod mic has a 17000 low pass apple on a hardware level there some other difference but thats amjor one
its why it sounds so clear
@@nightcaferadio6443 okay thanks 😊
What Microphone are you using for this video itself? Shotgun on the camera? Boom? Microphone out of view?
I can buy a better mic but I can't buy a sexy voice like that
What channel eq software do you use? Also what settings should I use for blue yeti ? Thanks
I don't know what most of the things you are saying are but I think this was a good video
No the extra money goes to a tier 3 pokiemain sub no offense I would just do this for the memes
Friendly heads up. I just decided to look at these on guitarcenters website and looks like theres a 15% off deal you can get just by chatting with their support and having them process the order for you. $90 out the door is even better!
It seems like there are so many microphones that are all borderline similar especially to people who arent paying as much attention... the price difference between them all seems un necessary, I picked up an xlr mic from a company called ART for about 120 CAD and I get just as many if not more compliments from people who notice my mic quality vs others. I'm surprised nobody has ever shown these off for streamers lol
i bought a blue yeti well not really Arozzi Colonna swedish version of it (looks better) and spent 700 dollars on studio grade plugins and it sounds better then most 500 dollars XLR mics and more fun to play with settings coz now i have unlimited options
I just got a GoXLR and a rode pod mic to upgrade my audio, and I can’t get the microphone to sound the way I’ve seen other people make it sound. Sure, my room acoustics could use some work but I want to make sure I’m not missing something here. (Audio isn’t my thing). Ive followed your go XLR video every step of the way.
My mic is really quiet compared to others I’ve heard. I have to turn the gain up to like 45-50db when following the first step of your video. Is that normal for most mics? I can turn the gain up and get the mic to the volume I want, but it seems “too hot” to me. I’ve also got the mic fader on the GOXLR turned up all the way.
I followed every other step that involves the GoXLR mini in your setup video and just cannot seem to get that radio smooth voice you achieve and that I’ve seen others achieve with the same gear. Any help from anyone would be appreciated
Try getting a cloud lifter or a fethead!
Thanks for this video!
I am curious if you have made a video or if you are planning on it and if not if you could make one about how easy or difficult it is and what programs to use to add those EQs into your stream.
I am completely novice when it comes to audio tech and software, so a lot of that is almost completely foreign to me, and I'm guessing others.
Does adding a software or equs to your live streams also add any kind of audio delay through that processing or anything like that where your audio will be de-synched from your video?
( also, it was super awesome to meet you at twitchcon oh, I'm the dude that had absolute shit potato aim with my camera and cut off our chins because I was honestly nervous meeting you LOL)
hey long time no see but nayways man yes add eq or anything other prcesses does add delay due to add more time process has ot think but as general rule this is very in sifant ammoutn to point not worring about unless u have a low end pc i wouuld recomand reaplugs vst they have a bunch of stuff mainly eq and better compressor , mutliband a few other things to note about
Why I know I am seeing this now, I was wondering if you tested the Sure with the Cloudlifter still plugged in?
i wonder if the quality is the same as the shure, shure will last 15 years plus, if so then damn 100 bucks is a steal
My sister used the rode podmic. She sold it for crack now shes in rehab
Can you please review the blue yeti x
I can't believe people are giving this a good rating! Your 1.5 second tests are EXTREMELY frustrating And PLEASE drop the background music! I came here for mic comparisons, not music, unless you're using the mics to record instruments.
I have been using the blue yeti for over a decade now and my main problem with it, and many other mics is that my voice reverberates too much. This causes your ears to visically hurt after a while because its just too boomy and agressive. I dont have a particularly deep voice. But my voice is like trying to do the grudge noise, you know the uhhhhhhhhhhh sound but deeply. My voice does this constantly and in mics at youtubes -14 LUFS it sounds horrendous! I have tried EQing the absolute crap out of them but in order to get rid of the reverberation in the lows and mids in my voice I have to cut the 80-100hz by -12db but then I sound too tinny and I have really bad SSSSSS sounds naturally too. Overall very dissapointing as my voice in real life isnt nearly as grating. The podmic vs the sm7b for me sounded much clearer and had less boom. Not as clear as a condensor mic but I cant record in a whisper room so I need the background reduction/rejection of a dynamic mic. The biggest thing that is unfortunate for the average person is that EQing is EXTREMELY important. If I were to get an xlr setup with the sm7b I would have to cut out the lows and mids signifigantly more than the podmic. I think after 10 years I will finally upgrade to an XLR setup for better access to live monitoring settings and that dynamic mic background sound rejection. The blue yeti, that I got used over 10 years ago has served me well but has always been too sensitive even with the gain and volume set to 0. This caused it to have a high noise floor in a room that is under 30DB and thats with my computer running 3 feet away from the mic. Now I do plan on building a studio in my room for recording but I have to be able to EQ my voice properly so its not so grating on the ears. I really appreaciate the video as I have been scouring the web trying to decide on a new mic, I tried the samson q2u and it had a bad noise floor and poor background rejection and overall sounded muddy. I was actually able to get better results out of my yeti with EQ than I could with the Q2U. SO off to amazon I go to purchase my new gear! Hopefully I wont have to return this one!
What is the song in the background at the beginning?