Austrian Audio MiCreator USB Mic Review / Test

Today I review a new USB mic from Austrian Audio; the MiCreator. This is a USB mic that also expands to allow you to add an additional input (instrument, second mic capusle, or lav mic kit). The sound is fairly balanced with a controlled low end a slightly more midfocused sound due to no significant cuts, and then a relatively smooth upper frequency range.

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RECORDING SETTINGS:
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: High
Computer Level: 26.7% (4dB)
Boosted in Post: +0dB

SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Super Cardioid
Freq Response : 20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity -35dBFS (low) / -15dBFS (high)
Equivalent Noise Level: 22dB SPL (A)
Max SPL: 130 dB SPL (low gain)
Bit Depth: 24-bit
Sample Rate:  48kHz

00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 
00:28 - What’s in the Box
01:02 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:33 - Specifications
02:43 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
03:02 - Plosive Test
03:19 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:40 - Background Noise Test 
03:57 - Untreated Room Test
04:18 - Shock Rejection Test
04:34 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:51 - Demo of Sattelite
05:44 - Intro to Comparison
06:14 - Blue Yeti Comparison
06:46 - Audio Technica AT2020USB-X Comparison
07:18 - Sennheiser Profile USB Comparison
07:54 - Samson G-Track Pro Comparison
08:41 - Blue Yeti X Comparison
09:26 - Rode NT-USB+ Comparison
10:00 - Rode NT1 5th Gen Comparison
10:38 - Austrian Audio OC818 Comparison
11:30 - Neumann U87 Ai Copmarison
12:10 - Instrument Input Test
14:01 - Microphone Music Test
15:43 - Pros & Cons
17:13 - Overall Thoughts
18:47 - Recommendation
21:37  - 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.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

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