I know that the Elgato Wave is in a different category than these dynamic usb mics, but as it has been probably the most popular usb streaming mic for quite a while, it would be interesting to have it included in the mic comparisons. I know the differences between condenser and dynamic mics in theory, but hearing them next to each other would be helpful
@@CharaiABC The difference in working principle can be used to *explain* things but in terms of choosing which one to buy, it's basically useless compared to a head-to-head sound comparison. As an end user I'd care much more about the sound rather than how something works.
Wow! Unprocessed, listening on good headphones, the Deity sounds like the Beacn. But holy cow, once you processed it, the Deity represented your voice so much better! I was really surprised, as Harris from Alpha Gaming had done a bit of testing and I think I liked the way his Beacn test clips came out just slightly more than the Deity (probably because of the aforementioned limiter issues) and the 32-bit float option in the Beacn is freaking great. I have a MixPre-3 II for nature recording, and boy, those super recoverable files are something else! If the Beacn is implementing a similar way of keeping it from clipping, I’d be more interested in that just for that feature.
Deity works on Mac, BEACN does not, and I'm not sure the BEACN is worth $100 more than the Deity. That said... I'll be sticking with my trusty Shure SM7B. >_>
Great review as always! I love the competition within the USB mic space! Gone are the days of needing an XLR mic and audio interfaces for good audio! One thing I was just thinking about, when you do your mic comparisons in the videos, it may be cool to add the prices of the mics that way you can see the difference in prices. This I think will help those who come to you for reviews to help determine if a mic is worth $50 more than others or what have you. Keep it up! Thanks for all you do!
@@DieTabbi Sure, I have never heard of that one personally but the more the merrier. Though I guess that is all up to EposVox since he is the one who has to record and test everything.
So what do you suggest the gain should be at? I’m a total noob. I just want it to sound good without messing with EQ stuff. Is there any way to make it sound pretty good with ease (since it sounds bad right out of the box apparently)? Or should I just go with a wave 3 or something? My yeti nano is mediocre and also I can’t stand using Logitech g hub to control it. Somehow the gain randomly drops to 10 constantly.
I like the competition here. Now that Beacn has entered the market, I believe that companies that made a lot of these mics traditionally are going to do semi Hardware/software solution so they can appeal to all sorts of content creators.
After buying this mic and setting up equalizer apo with a simple gate, rn background noise remover, and EQ'ing out my siblances a bit I am extremely happy. I live in an rv in Arizona so my ac and fan are blowing 6' from behind the mic. It picked up a little less of the background noise from the ac but the big part is my girlfriend watches TV in the bedroom and there is no ai noise remover that can differentiate that and remove it all properly. I've been going back and forth between the videogame review I made and someone with a shure sm7b and an xlr mini (about 800$ setup) and I find it very difficult to find a difference in quality aside from when I knew rn noise had to try hard to do its job... a simple blue yeti nano has nothing on this thing. No more 4th times the charm on my voiceovers!
I do like the light feature on it. You will never forget to turn off your mic. Also adds a bit of flair. :) ↪️ I do wish you compared the sound quality to the well loved and very hated Blue Yeti! ↩️ I Love this Diety mic! 😍 I appreciate this comparison video and honest feedback. I think it's definitely worth considering for the features one might be looking for to podcast or stream. 👍 My question is: does it have loopback and multiple lines? > Also would love to see it compared to the Blue Yeti X. Good hearing it compared to the AT2040 and Rode PodMic however. Thanks.
I didn't know the dry Beacn sounded that bland and mid centric, I'm very disappointed. I had high hopes for it but meh. I had heard some guy there hated the 7B so I'm surprised they managed to make it as bad if not worse.
The mic sounds better than beacn right off the bat. I was very disappointed in the beacn sound but love the software features they have. But mic sound is the most important and this sounds better to me for $100 less
Eh, its a bit too soon to drag the Beacn. The app has some flaws but the control capability with the app is pretty strong and i think really lends itself a lot more to long term usability without peripherals or audiophile setups to achieve a good sound. Always a fan but I think this one was a bit click baity.
Beacn's software and the mix devices put them in a league of their own. The fact that their mic doesn't sound fantastic out of the box, and even with processing to some extent, is certainly the Achillies heel of their product stack right now. Hopefully they can solve it by tweaking their DSP/software a bit. Despite the extra cost I still think the beacn mic is a better value for people who need a mic and mixer. If you JUST need a mic or you're fine with buying secondary devices like a Mix Create, Deity have certainly made a more attractive product. It's just tough to say if USB mics and other devices will be able to justify their cost as more and more companies pack incredible software in them like Wave Link/Beacn.
The Deity VO-7U does not play well with Windows 11 - every time the PC restarts the mic needs to be unplugged / plugged in for it to work again. Hoping this is just a simple Win 11 update waiting to happen or a driver update from Deity. Not a massive deal considering how rarely I restart the PC but still something I'd like fixed.
Im trying to decide between this microphone, the Samson Technologies Q9U Dynamic Broadcast Microphone,, or just stick with my hyperx quadcast microphone. Thoughts? :D
Ok, please tell me I'm not crazy. Is there not a rather large amount of white noise in Deity's signal? I feel like I'm going crazy, but it's especially noticeable in the Beacn/Deity comparison. Don't get me wrong, I like the overall sound of the Deity, I just can't unhear the white noise.
What distance do you need to place the Deity? Got it on an arm over my screen and like a finger away from my head. Of course, pointing to my mouth at a slight angle so I still can see my screen.
Pls make video test on 120hz phone. Does it auto set to 60hz on phone most capture card. most games are on 90fps n 120fps but even Asus Rog phone Dev's don't know which 120hz passthrough capture card works + no video to 120hz phone capture card yt . But you will lots of phone like rog samsung with lots of capture card you have.
So sir does this mic have software for adjusting compressors and expanders? Or are we still gonna have to use obs filters? Upgrading to this from the yeti! ONE more question sir, what dot did you keep the mic gain at? And what percent in windows did you keep the audio level? Hopefully will save me some headache answering that one!
Sounds like they went overly aggressive with their limiter, which is a shame since there is no way to bypass it (at higher gain settings). The Schiit Fulla DACs have the same issue, but probably worse. They insist on the mostly obnoxiously aggressive limiter and it just sounds awwwwwful.
@@AJCoReTV yes but onboard processing does not always compete as well as a dedicated interface. For most people its not a huge difference, but for audiophiles, it 100% is a big difference.
This isn’t about “audiophile” BS or USB vs XLR. A product consisting of cheap components will always sound cheap. Whether it’s a USB mic or a cheap enough XLR mic + USB interface combo that matches the price, all things equal they would end up sounding the same. There are plenty of USB mics that sound just as good as their XLR version.
So I have ordered the starter kit edition of this mic I see that it is missing the pop filter and boom arm I would like to ask do you have any recommendations for them im not experienced in usb mic as this is my first one
Show the fucking gain knob so that we at least could see how you set it when it worked well and when not. Furthermore, you could as well deliver your postprocessing settings.
Wait a sec so does this mean that I cannot run this microphone into my audio interface? I'm using the Apogee Quartet. Also, will Logic Pro or any other audio editing programme detect it as a microphone? Coz otherwise there's no point using a USB to begin with, for me and others who are like audio/music producers and want to do post production on it. If you know what I mean :)
@@EposVox I'm really interested in getting a new mic, specifically a dynamic mic, but don't wanna go all the way in on an XLR. I'm torn between Beacn and this one now. I've seen positives and negatives for both. Currently coming from a blue snowball, I need an upgrade.
The only concern with the Presonus Revelator Dynamic is the headphone port. Not being able to use any quality headphones ruins it for me. If they just double the 16 omh output, i will buy it. Until then, i must keep looking. Presonus will not release information on any update to this problem.
@@michaelreed649 Ya for me it's not an issue because I use cheap earbuds. Unfortunately I don't think a software update can fix that issue. I've seen crazier things happen, so who knows.
Let's remember that if a mic is a direct competitor to another brand of mic, then it needs to have relative features. The reason the beacn mic is up in price is because of its features. Whereas this mic does not. So, I wouldn't even compare the two microphones. It is 100 doll hairs cheaper and doesn't have what the beacn has. Thats just my opinion. Personally, I think the beacn mic sounds better. What nobody realizes is that it will sound different with every voice.
I'm getting so tired of fake "X killer" reviews. An "X killer" should have most/all the unique features/qualities of X, plus something else (extra feature(s), lower price, etc.). This doesn't even have 32-bit float or the on-mic audio chain, the 2 features that made the Beacn interesting. Sounding better with zero processing doesn't make it a killer. This would've been better as a regular review without the clickbaity title.
Alternatively, as is the case for most people, an "X Killer" gets people all they need from the thing for a significantly cheaper price. See: the vast majority of people mad that the BEACN mic is so expensive when they don't really care about some of the extra features
That's fair, especially if you're seeing a lot of complaints that mostly care about lowest price and good-enough quality. People being mad about something with more features (that they don't want) being more expensive is silly though, and I'm sorry you have to deal with that.
Not gonna lie. I'm kinda geting sick and tired of these "the new best streaming mic", "no, the ACTUAL new best streaming mic" "for real, this time it's REALLY the best one" videos... Honestly, just get any mic that sounds half decent with your voice, do some audio postprocessing in any DAW of choice (yes, also works in real time), and you're set. That being said, i do still appreaciate the videos and the quality you put in, it's more of a "me" problem than a "you" problem :D
@@AJCoReTV Okay, no need to get offensive, i'm not uploading necessarily frequently, and probably not stuff that tickles your fancy, but am i not allowed to express my distaste in certain videos because of that? Like i said, i still think it's good videos, but i'm just not super interested in watching mic review after mic review is all.
Being honest, sounds really crappy, podcasting/streaming, doesnt matter condenser/dynamic/w.e, you still want a crispy voice and this 1 sounds so muddy, pop filter off still sounds like mud.
It should not have taken this long to get dynamic USB mics targeted at content creators, but I'm here for it.
The Beacn definitely has more nasal cavity sound than the Deity. I personally like the Deity better as well. Great review, thanks!
Always excited to see how Deity approaches these things. Definitely a creator-focused approach.
Didn't expect to watch this and discover a completely unrelated mic that I'd fall in love with.... The Samson q9u sounded incredible
I know that the Elgato Wave is in a different category than these dynamic usb mics, but as it has been probably the most popular usb streaming mic for quite a while, it would be interesting to have it included in the mic comparisons. I know the differences between condenser and dynamic mics in theory, but hearing them next to each other would be helpful
true, it was what i was mainly convinced to be the best microphone for streaming at that price, so it would be nice to be in the comparison
@@CharaiABC nobody really cares about how something works we wanna compare how it sounds
@@CharaiABC yes, they are, but a comparison would still provide useful so you can determine which type you enjoy the most
@@CharaiABC The difference in working principle can be used to *explain* things but in terms of choosing which one to buy, it's basically useless compared to a head-to-head sound comparison. As an end user I'd care much more about the sound rather than how something works.
Damn, the Deity sounds incredible. Rivals the PodMic and SM7B for sure.
Wow! Unprocessed, listening on good headphones, the Deity sounds like the Beacn. But holy cow, once you processed it, the Deity represented your voice so much better! I was really surprised, as Harris from Alpha Gaming had done a bit of testing and I think I liked the way his Beacn test clips came out just slightly more than the Deity (probably because of the aforementioned limiter issues) and the 32-bit float option in the Beacn is freaking great. I have a MixPre-3 II for nature recording, and boy, those super recoverable files are something else! If the Beacn is implementing a similar way of keeping it from clipping, I’d be more interested in that just for that feature.
Deity works on Mac, BEACN does not, and I'm not sure the BEACN is worth $100 more than the Deity. That said... I'll be sticking with my trusty Shure SM7B. >_>
Unreal
@@frostgodx To learn that Deity works on Mac while the BEACN does not, evidently.
This is mega helpful
@@CarlosCarliCAN it really is actually
You have the best Deity mic reviews! Must resist the urge to buy!!!!!!! 😆
Great review as always! I love the competition within the USB mic space! Gone are the days of needing an XLR mic and audio interfaces for good audio!
One thing I was just thinking about, when you do your mic comparisons in the videos, it may be cool to add the prices of the mics that way you can see the difference in prices. This I think will help those who come to you for reviews to help determine if a mic is worth $50 more than others or what have you.
Keep it up! Thanks for all you do!
Thank you for placing Beacn Mic that close!😄
I really think it sounds much better this way :)
Yeah the Deity mic sounds better than the BEACN mic. Wonder what it would sound like in comparison to the Wave 3 and Yeti X though.
better
Or the Presonus relevator mic.
@@DieTabbi Sure, I have never heard of that one personally but the more the merrier. Though I guess that is all up to EposVox since he is the one who has to record and test everything.
Yes, I would like to hear these comparisons too along with the new PreSonus Revelator dynamic mic. 👌
So what do you suggest the gain should be at? I’m a total noob. I just want it to sound good without messing with EQ stuff. Is there any way to make it sound pretty good with ease (since it sounds bad right out of the box apparently)? Or should I just go with a wave 3 or something? My yeti nano is mediocre and also I can’t stand using Logitech g hub to control it. Somehow the gain randomly drops to 10 constantly.
I like the competition here. Now that Beacn has entered the market, I believe that companies that made a lot of these mics traditionally are going to do semi Hardware/software solution so they can appeal to all sorts of content creators.
The beacn stuff and this are the type of thing i expected to start emerging right after the xlr came out so it took forever but I'm glad it's here
After buying this mic and setting up equalizer apo with a simple gate, rn background noise remover, and EQ'ing out my siblances a bit I am extremely happy. I live in an rv in Arizona so my ac and fan are blowing 6' from behind the mic. It picked up a little less of the background noise from the ac but the big part is my girlfriend watches TV in the bedroom and there is no ai noise remover that can differentiate that and remove it all properly. I've been going back and forth between the videogame review I made and someone with a shure sm7b and an xlr mini (about 800$ setup) and I find it very difficult to find a difference in quality aside from when I knew rn noise had to try hard to do its job... a simple blue yeti nano has nothing on this thing. No more 4th times the charm on my voiceovers!
I do like the light feature on it. You will never forget to turn off your mic. Also adds a bit of flair. :) ↪️ I do wish you compared the sound quality to the well loved and very hated Blue Yeti! ↩️ I Love this Diety mic! 😍
I appreciate this comparison video and honest feedback. I think it's definitely worth considering for the features one might be looking for to podcast or stream. 👍
My question is: does it have loopback and multiple lines?
> Also would love to see it compared to the Blue Yeti X. Good hearing it compared to the AT2040 and Rode PodMic however. Thanks.
I didn't know the dry Beacn sounded that bland and mid centric, I'm very disappointed. I had high hopes for it but meh. I had heard some guy there hated the 7B so I'm surprised they managed to make it as bad if not worse.
The Deity VO-7U sounded better on your voice than the Beacn mic.
HyperX Quadcast had a great overall tone in headphones. Funny that i like that one the most as my mom bought it for me months ago for my bday lol
Great review! Seems like a solid option if you know how to use it. Which is ironic since it seems they designed it to be fool proof!
unprocessed they sounded the same to me but processed the deity sounded a little better. Like less muted/muffled and more forward
The mic sounds better than beacn right off the bat. I was very disappointed in the beacn sound but love the software features they have. But mic sound is the most important and this sounds better to me for $100 less
Its crazy how many items are rolling onto the market in 2022 - now things finally are becoming a bit more available.. Let is be an interesting 2022!
RIGHT?!
I wasn’t prepared for the wave of releases
Great review! Can you mute the unscrewing (5:20) perhaps next time? it was nails on a chalkboard
Perfect timing with this I really need something more professional that won't break the bank...thank you!😊
Eh, its a bit too soon to drag the Beacn. The app has some flaws but the control capability with the app is pretty strong and i think really lends itself a lot more to long term usability without peripherals or audiophile setups to achieve a good sound.
Always a fan but I think this one was a bit click baity.
Beacn's software and the mix devices put them in a league of their own. The fact that their mic doesn't sound fantastic out of the box, and even with processing to some extent, is certainly the Achillies heel of their product stack right now. Hopefully they can solve it by tweaking their DSP/software a bit. Despite the extra cost I still think the beacn mic is a better value for people who need a mic and mixer. If you JUST need a mic or you're fine with buying secondary devices like a Mix Create, Deity have certainly made a more attractive product. It's just tough to say if USB mics and other devices will be able to justify their cost as more and more companies pack incredible software in them like Wave Link/Beacn.
I just purchased this microphone from B&H Photo for 100 bucks with the boom arm. Hopefully it works well.
Did that arm just go from high to low profile effortlessly? And no external springs? Does it wilt? Awesome review!
The Deity VO-7U does not play well with Windows 11 - every time the PC restarts the mic needs to be unplugged / plugged in for it to work again. Hoping this is just a simple Win 11 update waiting to happen or a driver update from Deity. Not a massive deal considering how rarely I restart the PC but still something I'd like fixed.
Does it still do this?
@@discodraugr5233 Yes. I have not found a solution yet.
Im trying to decide between this microphone, the Samson Technologies Q9U Dynamic Broadcast Microphone,, or just stick with my hyperx quadcast microphone. Thoughts? :D
The deity doesn't work in garage band. after about 1/2 hour it delays the signal to the point of being useless. Just returned the 2nd one.
Hi can u do review on fifine k658? I heard it is a good budget dynamic mic
what would you think this compared to q9u?
Great video! Do you know if this mic will be available in Europe as well? Thanks a lot! :)
Gonna' be an off topic question, but where da heck did you find that comfy ass looking sweater?!?
No clue lol had it for a long while
lets talk about what mic you're using for the sponsored portion of the video
Ok, please tell me I'm not crazy. Is there not a rather large amount of white noise in Deity's signal? I feel like I'm going crazy, but it's especially noticeable in the Beacn/Deity comparison. Don't get me wrong, I like the overall sound of the Deity, I just can't unhear the white noise.
What distance do you need to place the Deity? Got it on an arm over my screen and like a finger away from my head. Of course, pointing to my mouth at a slight angle so I still can see my screen.
should i get the quadcast s or the deity ?
Pls make video test on 120hz phone. Does it auto set to 60hz on phone most capture card. most games are on 90fps n 120fps but even Asus Rog phone Dev's don't know which 120hz passthrough capture card works + no video to 120hz phone capture card yt . But you will lots of phone like rog samsung with lots of capture card you have.
The Deity sounds way better then the Beacn when unprocessed
So sir does this mic have software for adjusting compressors and expanders? Or are we still gonna have to use obs filters? Upgrading to this from the yeti! ONE more question sir, what dot did you keep the mic gain at? And what percent in windows did you keep the audio level? Hopefully will save me some headache answering that one!
can you review the fifine k658 pls (Usb C dynamic microphone $120) I will only trust you before I buy
What is ur usual sensivity level u set when using this mic?
Sounds like they went overly aggressive with their limiter, which is a shame since there is no way to bypass it (at higher gain settings). The Schiit Fulla DACs have the same issue, but probably worse. They insist on the mostly obnoxiously aggressive limiter and it just sounds awwwwwful.
SM7B + Wave 3 = Deity VO-7U
All these usb mics don't really compare to XLR quality imo.
In the Streamer space, XLR mics gets plugged into your PC using….USB.
@@AJCoReTV yes but onboard processing does not always compete as well as a dedicated interface. For most people its not a huge difference, but for audiophiles, it 100% is a big difference.
This isn’t about “audiophile” BS or USB vs XLR.
A product consisting of cheap components will always sound cheap. Whether it’s a USB mic or a cheap enough XLR mic + USB interface combo that matches the price, all things equal they would end up sounding the same.
There are plenty of USB mics that sound just as good as their XLR version.
i got samson q2u so i can do both. lol
this mic or Presonus USB Dynamic pls help me ?
You and Beacn really went threw it ….so getting this mic
So I have ordered the starter kit edition of this mic I see that it is missing the pop filter and boom arm I would like to ask do you have any recommendations for them im not experienced in usb mic as this is my first one
Damn I was excited about getting the beacn but now I'm conflicted...
Same.
Does the deity clip? Or peak
What mic did you record your loupedeck VO with?
So there's not a way to turn off the built-in limiter?
Review the aokeo and use microphone metal one it’s red and black
Show the fucking gain knob so that we at least could see how you set it when it worked well and when not. Furthermore, you could as well deliver your postprocessing settings.
Q2U superiority
Wait a sec so does this mean that I cannot run this microphone into my audio interface? I'm using the Apogee Quartet.
Also, will Logic Pro or any other audio editing programme detect it as a microphone? Coz otherwise there's no point using a USB to begin with, for me and others who are like audio/music producers and want to do post production on it. If you know what I mean :)
A USB mic does not work with a USB audio interface, no
do you know if this can be used to voice chat on Playstation systems?
Is it a full usb c to usb c microphone because I would love if more companies start doing that
Any microphone with a USB C port can be used with a USB C to C cable lol
They include both cables in the box as I noted in the video
Yes, and the bundle comes with a cord for your phone as well. 👌 Which is pretty great.
i like it
What exactly is used for the "post-processing" results?
Just a basic parametric EQ cutting some of the mids and boosting the warmth and highs a tiny bit
@@EposVox I'm really interested in getting a new mic, specifically a dynamic mic, but don't wanna go all the way in on an XLR. I'm torn between Beacn and this one now. I've seen positives and negatives for both. Currently coming from a blue snowball, I need an upgrade.
@@vauntlywhat did you end up getting
Where was the ShureSM 57? Good video though. 🤘
where can I grab that eq?
Please review the new Fifine k688 its only $79 and its xlr/usb
Is no one is going to point out the high self noise this mic has?
what is the pop filter that you are using on the deity vo-7u
No pop filter, just the windscreen that came in the kit with the mic arm
I'm thinking of ditching the Shure mv7 to get the beacn. Is it possible to do a comparison ?
That’s in my original BEACN review!
Sorry but I couldn't hear much sound difference ANYWHERE in this video.
I think it's safe to say the Presonus USB Dynamic is the one to get within that price range.
The only concern with the Presonus Revelator Dynamic is the headphone port. Not being able to use any quality headphones ruins it for me. If they just double the 16 omh output, i will buy it. Until then, i must keep looking.
Presonus will not release information on any update to this problem.
@@michaelreed649 Ya for me it's not an issue because I use cheap earbuds. Unfortunately I don't think a software update can fix that issue. I've seen crazier things happen, so who knows.
I don't need a new mic I don't need a new mic I don't need a new mic I don't need a new mic I don't need a new mic I don't need a new mic
To me it looks so much like the pod mic
Let's remember that if a mic is a direct competitor to another brand of mic, then it needs to have relative features. The reason the beacn mic is up in price is because of its features. Whereas this mic does not. So, I wouldn't even compare the two microphones. It is 100 doll hairs cheaper and doesn't have what the beacn has. Thats just my opinion. Personally, I think the beacn mic sounds better. What nobody realizes is that it will sound different with every voice.
This mic sounds WORLDS better than the Beacn.
I'm getting so tired of fake "X killer" reviews. An "X killer" should have most/all the unique features/qualities of X, plus something else (extra feature(s), lower price, etc.). This doesn't even have 32-bit float or the on-mic audio chain, the 2 features that made the Beacn interesting. Sounding better with zero processing doesn't make it a killer. This would've been better as a regular review without the clickbaity title.
Alternatively, as is the case for most people, an "X Killer" gets people all they need from the thing for a significantly cheaper price. See: the vast majority of people mad that the BEACN mic is so expensive when they don't really care about some of the extra features
That's fair, especially if you're seeing a lot of complaints that mostly care about lowest price and good-enough quality. People being mad about something with more features (that they don't want) being more expensive is silly though, and I'm sorry you have to deal with that.
still no better than an xlr condenser from 15 years ago lol
mh nah
Nope, not for me beacn all the way.
$80 shipping lmao
Haha bacon mic 😃
you sound like your behind a thin wall or extremely big pop filter
Sqeeeeuaky sounds🥴
Not gonna lie. I'm kinda geting sick and tired of these "the new best streaming mic", "no, the ACTUAL new best streaming mic" "for real, this time it's REALLY the best one" videos...
Honestly, just get any mic that sounds half decent with your voice, do some audio postprocessing in any DAW of choice (yes, also works in real time), and you're set.
That being said, i do still appreaciate the videos and the quality you put in, it's more of a "me" problem than a "you" problem :D
I mean, that's what happens when there's a market of constant competition and new releases :P
@@EposVox That is a fair point. It's just boring kind of content if you get me :D
@@toastbrot97 hi, I don’t agree with this being boring content at all. I checked out your YT page to learn what great & exciting content consist of. 🤔
@@AJCoReTV Okay, no need to get offensive, i'm not uploading necessarily frequently, and probably not stuff that tickles your fancy, but am i not allowed to express my distaste in certain videos because of that? Like i said, i still think it's good videos, but i'm just not super interested in watching mic review after mic review is all.
BEACN wins.
Being honest, sounds really crappy, podcasting/streaming, doesnt matter condenser/dynamic/w.e, you still want a crispy voice and this 1 sounds so muddy, pop filter off still sounds like mud.