Labtec AM-242 Review / Test (vs. U87 Ai)

I don't understand why no one is talking about this vintage microphone from the 1990's; the computer microphone that everyone had, the Labtec AM-242!

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 
01:04 - Setup
01:38 - What’s in the Box
01:58 - Build Quality 
02:19 - Specifications
02:40 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
03:00 - Plosive Test
03:18 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:52 - Background Noise Test 
04:09 - Shock Rejection Test
04:32 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:45 - Intro to Comparison
05:15 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
05:50 - Music Test
07:20 - Outro

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

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