Blue Spark Condenser Microphone Review
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
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Omg ! your is the best Critic Of the Microphones
+PromoChannels™ You are too kind my friend.
Great review for a great microphone.
For 3.400 subs at the time your vids are so professional :)
+MasterOfBlades Thank you very much! You are too kind my friend.
@@Podcastage oh how the turn tables
This mic has done so much good for me this year! I love it, loved the price and love the attention it gets and confidence it gives singers! I've made like 20 music videos with it on my channel.
Love hearing real world feedback.
hang in hang on, @ 4:00 did you say, "output impotence" if so, I commend you 😂😂😂 that's great, loving your reviews too dude, really informative, let's us know what we need to know, and you seem like a humble dude :) keep it up man
I think I said Impedance...but if I said impotence then that is super fun! You are too kind.
Good mic, but the pop Filter is not the best. I heard many pop Sounds.
Bigger problem than some pops going through. The screw actually strips pretty easily, and if that happens, congrats. That beauty of a pop filter is now a paper weight. Speaking from now having a pre-owned one.
lol ich kenne deinen Kanal xD :3
I think with some good audio editing he could have really lowered all those high tones and pops that hurt the shit out of my ears. All in all that was a really good mic test that he did.
Yeah, the Blue pop filters are pretty but anybody else's pop filter does a better job.
This mic sound GREAT. I could really notice when you recorded the acoustic guitar because the mic I have now (a dynamic one) doesn't capture the full range that well. I think I'm buying one tonight!
For the love of all things holy can you please review the Blue Spark Digital? I think a ton of people out there would love to record decent sounding podcasts directly to an iOS divice like an iPad but there's very little info out there regarding this.
By the way you are by far the best mic reviewer out there.
Love the shirts!!!
It is already on the voting poll.
Excellent thank you.
I'd love to see you do a video showing if it's possible to get good sound for a podcast out of that setup. The Apogee would be a great VS mic to go up against it.
You sing and play in your videos. Can we see your music somewhere?
I have some songs over on the BandrewPlays page. Most of my older original stuff is still lurking online, but I won't give any clues...muwahahaha.
This mic is absolutely wonderful for it's price! I recommend this mic to anyone who wants to get into nicer gear on a tight budget.
ironmatic 1 is the background noise unbearable? Or does it do a good job of not picking it up?
Like any condenser microphone, it's going to pick up a sizable amount of room noise. I'm not sure what kind of "noise" you're talking about. Also, what purpose would you plan on using it for?
ironmatic 1 mostly planning to stream and record RUclips videos. However, I will be living in a dorm room so the noise of people moving around and speaking will be an issue.
I think you'd be better off with the Rode Procaster, which is a dynamic microphone and would pick up very little room noise. If you are barely starting RUclips, you might not want to dump loads of money into it until you get settled with a fanbase and such. I think you'd be *much* better off getting a used Blue Yeti from eBay for about $80.
ironmatic 1 I have about 1,400 subscribers on my actual channel (this is my personal one) so I was looking for an upgrade. I have a Shure sm57 mic as of right now and I do not like it lol
It's popping like a tornado even with the Pop filter :-/ But great review, so energetic compared to the 2021 reviews :D
*you are freaking awesome and i have made 2 mic purchases now on your reviews... MXL 770 and now the Blue spark.. my next and likely final one I purchase you recommended will be the NT1.. thank you for the time and effort you put into reviews i do appreciate the knowledge and insight you share* 👍
What do you do with all those mics in the background, lol?
RODE_G i got hella sad seeing that, me sittin here watchin all the reviews to buy 1 and this nigga got em all
Ariel Poison I like your last name
Evan bruuuuh💀
My friend at work just gave me this mic brand new still in the box, I make beats and like to record vocals for fun and I already see a huge difference with this mic, it is very crisp
How do you like this mic vs sm7b
Is this one need amplifier? Or it works awesome like this ?
bought this five years ago and I finally took it out of the box. great mic if you replace the pop filter
For commentary: Blue Spark or AT2035?
+Soberse That's a tough one. I haven't tested the AT2035 mic before. However, I listen to the Tested podcast and I think it sounds awesome on that podcast...I can't say which one I prefer since I haven't actually tested the 2035. I would guess they're pretty close in performance, so probably check for whichever is cheaper? But this is a guess.
I have the same dilemma.... :S
Why is the blue spark red ?
because if it would be green you would have the same question
Blue is a brand........................ .-. ...................
the blue spark is red & the bluebird is blue
I have a blue one :)
I quite like the sound of this thing. Too bad, I think I stumbled on a good deal for one, except it's the USB version which I didn't know was a thing until about 20 minutes ago. I want to find one that can emphasize lows more since my voice is pretty deep.
dope Rick and Morty shirt, I'm upgrading from the yeti to this mic
Is it still as good as it was after three years in your opinion especially compared to newer Spark SL? Saw your review on SL and you didn't recommend it.
Blue Bluebird?
I can't believe that I'm doing this .... I have a plan for how my audio will be developed
1) Marantz Pod Pack 1
After a couple of years
2) BM-800 + Focusrite Scarlett Solo
After a couple of years
3)Blue Spark + a good mic stand because the boom arm from the Marantz Pod Pack is like the Neewer one so it doesn't stand a chance with this little beast
That's a GREAT plan!
But I have a question . Does this little windscreen do the job of a popfilter ? Because if it does I would go for the BM 8000 . I know it sounds almost completely the same with the BM 800. But it looks so cool ....
we NEED a versus series with NW 800... please =), and, as always, a great job. Thanks for all the videos.
This mic vs the 800?
+Geeks Rising a lot of people say that the nw800 is a 100-120$ mic at 30$ and it would be good watch these 2 contenders in the ring :)... I dont have 150$ at this moment and I wonder if the neewer is a good choice or maybe its better to wait and go for the spark.
Yo LeClerc The Nw800 is very good . If you don't have the money for the blue spark go for it . But the blue spark is better . It's more proffessional
Right now I am using the Senheiser e835, would you recommend switching to this microphone for a podcast?
wrong link to amazon m8!
+Surapurna ahmad saputra Fixed. Thank you so much for catching this. Y'all are the best!
I just picked up a behringer UMC22 and a Neewer NW-800 kit because of your other reviews and it sounds amazing. I was wondering what would you suggest for a mic upgrade for in the future if i want maybe just a step up from the nw-800. Also ill probably be picking up a behringer 204 or 404 probably soon also.
I dig your videos and always give you a thumbs up! It's a pity Blue has discontinued this plus so many other models. You didn't review the USB version of this one, that I could find, but I imagine the sound quality is similar, since the functions (focus button) seem to be the same. Unfortunately the cables are proprietary and impossible to find replacements for. (Looks like a USB-C but it ain't.) I love Blue but in this case Blue SUCKS.
UPDATE! Hey Bandrew, in the ensuing 12 months, I was able to purchase another Blue Spark USB which came with both the standard USB cable and the Lightning cable, so I can use that and give the other one (plus the lightning cable) away to a friend. And today I just won a Spark XLR on ebay for $32.00 * (looks like it doesn't come w cable AGAIN, but XLR is no problem), so natch I went looking for your review of same, forgetting that I'd already seen it. 🙂
Would you be down to re-review it nowadays ?
Are you gonna do a giveaway sooner or later ? U have lots of mics based on your videos .
gr8 video as always :)
If I started giving away the microphones that I test, I run into a problem. When I am asked to revisit a microphone or compare it to another mic, I would have to repurchase the microphone. I am not rich and I am not given these microphones for free. I purchase them with money that I earn working a full time job. So I am currently unable to give them away.
At least for now I can't because I simply can't afford to.
+Podcastage No problem dude , I understand .
Keep working hard until one day you become some kind of youtube king then youll be given items for free and make money in minutes .
Hard works the key to succes .
+Aurel Jashari thank you kindly sir. I doubt I'll ever be some RUclips King. I'll just continue making videos about gear and hope that I continue to provide useful information to people.
Thank you so much! Now I know which microphone I will buy.
Happy to help.
@@Podcastage One question. Is the xlr cable in this box of blue spark?
Hey man, love your reviews and decided to buy the Behringer UM2 based on your video on it. However, the great 30USD price is only in the US and it's pretty much 70USD+ outside the US. The US online retailers won't even ship it internationally. Do I have any other options or is it worth the higher price?
+xaner54321 The UM2 seems to be out of stock most places in the US so the price jumped up last time I checked. I haven't tested many other interfaces yet other than the Xenyx302USB which I also recommend, or the Blue Icicle (if you're only recording a single mic). I will hopefully be doing the Focusrite solo soon as well.
+Podcastage Thanks! The UM2 is in stock over at B&H and still 30USD so you can send people there if they ask :)
xaner54321 Oh awesome! Thank you. I have never used B&H before. I really appreciate that. You're awesome!
I never really liked blue but I do love the fact that this has 90% less bass and reverb from your voice than most other $200 mic's
wrong link to amazon
+Fabrice Jordan Thank you for catching that. Yikes. That could have been bad. =)
thanks for the review. I love that mic.
You're welcome! =)
Hi, excellent review! Thanks. Is there a way to connect the spark mic directly to a dslr?? Thanks again
If you run it through a mixer and then run the stereo output from the mixer into the DSLR, I suppose that could work.
Is there a reason why it’s red and black and not RED and ORANGE?
Bandrew, I have the Behringer umc22, when I turn on phanton power ir takes a lots of noise, do you Know why?
Blue spark digital?
Should already be on the voting poll.
Oh, Thanks. You might remember me, I haven't commented in like 7 months but Ive been subbed for about 1 and a half years, Watch all the vids though! :D
Do you think this mic would give me the quality to record vocals that could be on FM radio?
I am working in the summer to get a rode podcaster now I am considering the spark
+LuckyBlockGamer 12 (LBG-CRAFT) Definitely shop around using google shopping before you do. I found this for a LOT cheaper than the regular Blue Spark. =)
Is that an M audio producer in the background? If so or if not would you ever do a review of that microphone?
+HighlyFictional I will eventually get to it.
+Podcastage Awesome!
I love your channel! Thanks for your work.
use an icicle to convert the XLR to USB, what about that 48 volts you mentioned, do not understand I will use for VO work on my laptop.
Icicle has phantom power. I think I talk about that in my review of the Blue Icicle.
i like this channel. can you do a review of the EV RE320?
I already have it added on the poll.
Great music you performed.
for singers, blue bluebird or blue spark?
this or the at2020? for music vocals
which is better a usb microphone or a microphone with audio interface or a microphone with phantom power?
Check my video "XLR vs USB microphones"
What mic stand are you using? I just got this mic and wasn't sure which one would work best.
Rode PSA1
If I combine the blue spart with the Behringer Xenyx X1204 USB mixer, would it be a good choise?
I've never used the 1204USB so I can't say for certain. Does the 1204USB offer +48v Phantom Power?
yep, do you want thomann link to check out?
What do you think about the Bluebird, the slight step up?
Haven't tested it. A bit out of my price range.
Would this work for group podcast? Also, is the volume this low?
Can you test the best webcams to buy? That would be very helpful.
+WizardKing320 I will start researching some.
+Podcastage thank you this would be very useful for me because my current one called havit is awful need to buy a new one
WizardKing320 I can tell you right now, the winner would be the C920. That's what I filmed the first 30-40 reviews with.
+Podcastage thank you I'll check that out and purchase that, I very much appreciate it thank you!
this vs nt1a. great channel btw!
Once you get into higher level mics, it's all PERSONAL preference. It comes down to what sound you like better.
How does this mic hold up today?
I touch the body of my mic and get some feedback. Does that mean Its broken
Have they fixed the faulty switch since then?
This is the mic that I use for making videos if anyone wants more examples.
Can you please do a review on the Blue Spark SL? not the original version.
Hey Bandrew can you do the Blue Spark SL?
Hi man! Excellent reviews!
I bought this Sparkle around 2 or 3 years ago and after too much work he's finished. The internal capsule is oxidate and working very bad.
Now I bought the BM-8000, I'm waiting arrive but I'm afraid that the BM are very inferior than the Sparkle (cause the price difference).
I'm not asking you a video comparing, but maybe you, that have both, can tell me something about their audio differences. For sure you have good considerations.
Of course I'm waiting a less construction quality, but I'm not worried about that, but the audio.
Thanks for both reviews and good luck!
The uneducated listening probably won't be able to tell the difference. It obviously won't sound as good as a $200 microphone, but it will serve most purposes fine. I have not done any direct comparisons so I'm unable to speak intelligently about any of the exact differences.
this one or the blue bird sl mic ?
Hey Podcastage dose every condenser microphone need 48 v phantompowe??? To work
No. Every condenser DOES require some voltage to work. Check the specifications sheet to determine what voltage is required for a microphone to work.
That’s the coolest manual tho it’s like a giant pack of matches
I want ask something, can i run BM 800 without any phantom power? Thank You
+Orza Naomi No you cannot. Requires ~4.5v to sound good. Soundcards do not provide this. I recommend USB Soundcard & Phantom Power.
are u able to run the xlr through phantom power and have enough power for the mic to work
If you have a phantom power supply, it should work.
probably a dumb question, but does it come with the mic cables and mic stand?
I cover what came in the box in this video. Does not come with mic stand.
Nice review
+retro Thanks so much.
you really messed up the review. that is no way to record a guitar for sure.
The samson go mic next please!
+Bankzyyy ruclips.net/video/fq8JKE7K6jU/видео.html
A portable phone charger can power a icicle ? Can the portable phone charger also power the condenser mic ? So i can hear myself clear when I'm out and about ?
You shouldn't be using condenser xlr mics on the go and you should get a mixer instead of an icicle
Thanks i will do that cause i just came from the Guitar Center and told them the same thing
I am recording áudio with sennheiser PC 3 on my pc for elearning videos and the hissing, White noise is too much for udemy.. do you recommend sennheiser PC 360 g4me for this tas ? I am worried with background noise mostrar o all. Thanks. Francisco.
Have not tested that either of those mics you mention.
Do you know the reason why the mic crackles at 4:09-4:11? I have the same problem with my blue snowball.
My immediate thought is it's the cable I'm using with this mic.
Does my mac book not have enough phantom power? I tried to use it with ableton and it wont work
No. Your MacBook does not have phantom power. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantom_power
Thank you !!
Hello I to have this mic, but the mount has came undone anyway you can show it being fix
Tommy Lopez the mount is terrible on this...those bands that suspend the mic get stretched and loose and causes the mic to tip in one direction and doesn’t sit balanced...went through one already and currently on second and the bands are already stretched and becoming an issue again...
Mic is nice but picks up everything
Is it work well with Blue Icecle?
Charan'z kitchen thanks!
Does the mic and beringer work on the MacBook Pro?
Yes it should.
forusure thanks for the reply
please do a review of the focuse rite cm25, and keep up the good work m8
+VcPlayz I only buy from amazon as they are trusted sellers, and don't buy used gear for these. I can't ustify buying a $250-$300 kit just to test this mic out.
+Podcastage in that case can you do a review of the blue nessie
+VcPlayz I actually think that mic is on the poll. If you vote for it, it should get higher on the poll.
Please do a review of Focusrite Scarlett Solo Pack.
+Abhiyan Singh Batra (ASB) The focusrite solo is already on the poll, so you can vote for it. www.geeksrising.com/podcastage
Thank you.
Hello I will be starting vlogs with a VG30 Interchangeable-Lens Handycam I am wondering what Mic you would recommend for me. I am on a bit of a budget under 300
It's 100% dependent on your room, use case, desired sound, etc.
what are your thoughts on the scarlet audio interface 2i2 do you think the spark and the scarlet could make a good duo
I haven't tested the 2i2 directly But it's the same preamps and everying as the solo and I think that's a great duo.
thanks man ill let you know about it after I order em nice vid keep up the great work
SquillyTwoShoes i use them both and it sounds amazing
Hey Bandrew how 'bout a video about the rode podcaster mic heard some awesome things about it
+Atharva Pinglay (TechAP) The mic is on the poll.
I have a limited edition blue version :)
Would you recommend this or the at2035 it would be helpful to know.
It's all about your PERSONAL prference of the tone.
Ok thanks and if you want to do a usb mic review may i suggest the Neat beecaster or one of there other mics. :)
Is there any sub 20 dollar boom that can support this mic?
is there any mic that's lower price range but still sounds pretty good?
My channell has plenty of options that meet this criteria.
Podcastage I'm trying to decide over the NW-1500, NW-800, or any other microphone near this price point. Any suggestions?
check versus series compares nw700 nw800 nw1500
Podcastage I've seen that, do you think there are ANY better microphones near this price point? Thanks.
Ryan Watts
For XLR : MXL V67G, Studio Projects B1, Shure SM57
For USB : Samson C01U Pro
Can you use this with an open reel tape recorder?
Where can I get the red one? and what XLR Cable do you use?
+NintendoLper I ordered it off musicians friend because it was much cheaper and I have used them in the past. Also, as I state in the video. I use the XLR cable that came with the mic.
What mic stand is that you have?
Would this be good for rapping?
I suppose. I don't rap though so I have no idea.
Could you please do a vs video between the Blue Spark Digital and the Blue Yeti?
I haven't tested the blue spark digital.
I've heard that there isn't much of a difference in the sound quality between the Blue Spark and the Blue Spark Digital but I'd love to see you review the Blue Spark Digital to hear for myself. I'm looking for a new mic and I can't decide between the Blue Yeti and the Blue Spark Digital.
I unfortunately haven't done any research on the Blue Spark Digital so I can't speak intelligently about it. Hopefully one day I'll have the money and time to review it.
Didn't think it was, but it's already on the poll (link in description). Give it a vote if you want it reviewed.
so would a blue snowball be better or will this be better and what kind of phantom do I need
+brenden jurgemeyer If you are going to invest in this mic, invest in an actual USB Audio Interface. Just make sure it provides full +48v phantom power. Don't just get a phantom power supply and plug it into a soundcard or directly into your computer. if you're going to do that, just go with the snowball.
+Podcastage OK thank u.ya I'm getting the blue snowball..Keep the good work up man love your videos
Make sure your comes with a windscreen. Paid alot of money for mine and NO WINDSCREEN...RIPOFF
you are a great singer
You are too kind.
cause this work with fouccusrite interface ?
this is my favorite mic.
hey, would this be able to work if i hook it up to my moukey phantom power and sound adapter
You should do bluebird mic
Should be on the poll already.
how this compare to the Excelvan BM 8000?
kovacs eugen the BM-8000 is a budget microphone, so of course the Spark is MUCH better, as it is expensive and advanced. However, there are key differences. The spark is a USB mic, meaning troubleshooting with it can be very difficult. The BM-8000 can be connected to a nice interface, and if given the right settings, it can also sound pretty nice.
tnx a lot, your review are badass!
Brian The Duck The blue spark has a USB version and an XLR version . The XLR version is kinda cheeper because you'll pay for a goddamn interface . If you have the money and you know how to use these things properly certainly go for the Blue Spark . It's much better . But the BM8000 is very good too
So... The blue icicle isn't good enough? because i have the blue icicle and my microphone (Spark) Get f%¤#%" Up Plz Answer
Watch my review of the icicle. It should work.