Neumann U67 Reissue Review / Test

Today I review the best microphone ever made, or at the very least one of them, the Neumann U67 Reissue. This is a multi pattern tube condenser microphone that sounds amazing. It offers a fairly controlled low end, neutral-ish mid section and a smooth top end that avoids sibilance and harshness. One main down side is the price and the Max SPL only hitting 124dB. 

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 
00:45- Setup
01:10  - What’s in the Box
01:50 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
03:00 - Specifications
03:32 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
04:29 - Plosive Test
04:47 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
05:07 - Background Noise Test 
05:24 - Untreated Room Test
05:44 - Shock Rejection Test
06:03 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
06:20 - High Pass Filter Test
06:45 - High Quality Interface Test
07:38 - LA610 Tube Preamp Test
08:27 - Portico 5017 Preamp Test
09:00 - Intro to Comparison
09:15 - Neewer NW700 Comparison
09:40 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
10:02 - Lewitt LCT440 Comparison
10:29 - Rode NT1 Comparison
10:54 - Shure SM7b Comparison
11:32 - Neumann KMS105 Comparison
12:03 - Neumann TLM102 Comparison
12:28 - Warm Audio WA67 Comparison
13:06 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison
13:37 - Neumann TLM49 Comparison
14:07 - Telefunken TF47 Comparion
14:38 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
15:20 - Music Test
17:01 - Pros & Cons
18:51 - Overall Thoughts
21:35 - Is a $7000 Mic Worth It? /  Recommendation
23:31 - Outro

Are the Earthworks Ethos and Icon Pro The Same?

Can you use the pop filter from the Earthworks Ethos on the Icon Pro? Is the Earthworks Ethos the same as Icon Pro?

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00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Are the Capsules the Same?
01:38 - Can You Use the Ethos Wind Protection on the Icon Pro?
02:43 - How Do The Mics Compare Without Grills / Pop Filters?
03:50 - How Do The Pop Filters / Windscreen Effect the Tone?
05:00 - Outro

Arturia MiniFuse 2 Interface Review / Explained

Today I walkthrough, explain, test and review the Arturia MiniFuse 2 and discuss when you might want the MiniFuse 1 over the MiniFuse 2. I also compare it to the Audient ID14 and Focusrite 2i2 3rd gen. This thing offers a 56dB gain range, an EIN of -129dBa, sufficiently powered headphone amp, direct monitoring, midi I/O, and a USB hub which is a pretty useful addition.

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00:00 - Intro / Pricing / Disclosure
00:33 - Signal Chain for Testing
00:55 - What’s in the Box
01:28 - Build Quality
01:57 - Walkthrough of Features
03:32 - Specifications
04:36 - Shure SM7b Mic Test (No Cloudlifter or Fethead)
05:22 - Preamp Gain Noise Test
06:23 - Latency Test
07:17 - Arturia Minifuse vs. Audient ID14 vs Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
09:36 - Instrument Input Test
11:33 - Turning On All Plugins at Once!!!
12:17 - Software Walkthrough
14:49 - Pros & Cons
15:17 - Recommendation
16:52 - Minifuse 1 or Minifuse 2
17:52 - Outro

Neat King Bee II Review / Test

Today I review the updated mic from Neat, the King Bee II. This is a revision to the extremely popular budget mic the King Bee. This offers a more tame top end in a less ostentatious design. You get a lot of the same pros but now suffer from a little bit of issue with the shockmount. All around if you want a beefy low end and detailed top end, this mic might be right for you.

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:43 - Setup
01:03 - What’s in the Box
01:23 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:58 - Specifications
02:23 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:43 - Plosive Test
02:57 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:17 - Background Noise Test
03:36 - Untreated Room Test
03:53 - Shock Rejection Test
04:34 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:50 - Provided Pop Filter Test
05:40 - Intro to Comparison
06:00 - Neewer NW700 Comparison
06:24 - Neat Worker Bee I Comparison
06:54 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
07:27 - Blue Ember Comparison
07:49 - AKG P120 Comparison
08:20 - Neat King Bee I Comparison
09:06 - Lewitt LCT240 Pro Comparison
09:42 - Blue Spark SL Comparison
10:21 - Lewitt LCT440 Comparison
11:02 - Rode NT1 Comparison
11:36 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
12:24 - Music Test
13:42 - Pros & Cons
15:20 - Overall Thoughts
17:11 - Recommendation
18:47 - Outro

Earthworks Ethos Broadcast Mic Review / Test

Today I review my new favorite broadcast condenser microphone, the Earthwork Ethos. This is an expensive mic, but it offers a powerful low-end without being muddy, a clear and detailed mid section without sound scooped, and an extended and open top-end without sounding over-boosted or artificial. It also rejects plosives extremely well handles handling noise like a champ. It’s expensive, but hacking shoot am I impressed by this thing.

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:35 - Setup
00:55 - What’s in the Box
01:18 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:10 - Specifications
02:36 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:56 - Plosive Test
03:09 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:27 - Background Noise Test
03:45 - Untreated Room Test
04:06 - Shock Rejection Test
04:24 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:41 - Windscreen Tone Test
05:24 - Intro to Comparison
05:48 - Shure SM7b Comparison
06:19 - Rode Broadcaster Comparison
06:52 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison
07:23 - Earthworks Icon Pro Comparison
07:58 - Lauten Audio LS208 Comparison
08:38 - Neumann KSM105 Comparison
09:15 - Earthworks SR314 Comparison
09:52 - Neumann BCM705 Comparison
10:39 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
11:21 - Music Test
12:27 - Pros & Cons
13:28 - Overall Thoughts
15:17 - Recommendation
16:38 - Outro

Sterling P20 Dynamic Mic Review / Test

Today I review a new budget stage vocal dynamic mic from Sterling audio, the P20. This thing is very bright but does a respectable job at background noise rejection and handling noise rejection.

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:26 - Setup
00:51 - What’s in the Box
01:07 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:31 - Specifications
01:46 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:05 - Plosive Test
02:19 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:37 - Background Noise Test
02:55 - Untreated Room Test
03:14 - Shock Rejection Test
03:31 - Handling Noise Rejection
03:42 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:01 - Cup the Mic Test
04:30 - Intro to Comparison
04:48 - Behringer XM8500 Comparison
05:10 - Shure SM48 Comparison
05:31 - Shure PGA58 Comparison
05:53 - Lewitt MTP250 DM Comparison
06:14 - Sennheiser E835 Comparison
06:36 - Electro Voice ND76 Comparison
06:56 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
07:23 - Berydynamic V50d Comparison
07:47 - Shure SM58 Comparison
08:18 - AKG D5 Comparison
08:43 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
09:17 - Music Test
10:28 - Pros & Cons
11:10 - Overall Thoughts
12:56 - Recommendation
13:54 - Outro

Lewitt LCT 140 Air Review / Test (vs. KM185, RN17, M5, E615

Today I review a very versatile small diaphragm condenser that would be a great beginner option. The LCT 140 is relatively affordable, has a built in pad, high pass, and high shelf. The downside is the build quality leaves a bit to be desired and it has a 20dBA self noise, so if you’re recording quiet sound sources, you may need to take that into account.

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:25 - Setup
00:41 - What’s in the Box
01:05 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:04 - Specifications
02:33 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:54 - Plosive Test
03:19 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:40 - A Few Mic Position Tests
04:11 - Background Noise Test
04:30 - Untreated Room Test
05:07 - Shock Rejection Test
05:25 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
05:40 - Windscreen Tone Test
06:13 - High Pass / High Shelf Test
07:13 - Pad Test
07:39 - Intro to Comparison
08:02 - Rode M5 Comparison
08:29 - Beyerdynamic TGI53 Comparison
08:55 - Sennheiser E614 Comparison
09:27 - sE Electronics sE8 Comparison
10:13 - Oktava MK012 Comparison
10:47 - Neumann KM185 Comparison
11:26 - sE Electronics RN17 Comparison
12:06 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
12:47 - Music Test
14:07 - Pros & Cons
15:01 - Overall Thoughts
17:23 - Recommendation
18:08 - Outro

512 Audio Skylight Mic Review / Test

Today I review a new streaming mic from 512 audio, the Skylight. This thing is built incredibly well and offers a more mid forward sound with a smooth texture to the mic which is very pleasing. If you don’t like mid forward mics or if you have an overly nasally voice, chances are you’re not going to be too into this mic.

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:35 - Setup
00:55 - What’s in the Box
01:19 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:00 - Specifications
02:18 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:40 - Plosive Test
02:56 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:18 - Background Noise Test
03:35 - Untreated Room Test
03:53 - Shock Rejection Test
04:11 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:28 - Windscreen Tone Test
05:05 - Intro to Comparison
05:25 - Neewer NW700 Comparison
05:52 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
06:20 - Blue Ember Comparison
06:49 - Rode NT1 Comparison
07:25 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
08:05 - Music Test
09:28 - Pros & Cons
10:06 - Overall Thoughts
12:07 - Recommendation
13:24 - Outro

Beyerdynamic M70 Pro X Dynamic Mic Review / Test

Today I review a new dynamic broadcast mic from Beyerdynamic, the M70 Pro X. I also compare this to the Shure SM7b, Electrovoice RE20, and a lot more. This mic has a dominant top end with a weak low end and it comes with excellent accessories.

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:30 - Setup
00:51 - What’s in the Box
01:13 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:34 - Specifications
01:50 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:08 - Plosive Test
02:20 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:40 - Background Noise Test
02:57 - Untreated Room Test
03:13 - Shock Rejection Test
03:29 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:45 - Intro to Comparison
03:56 - Rode Podmic Comparison
04:14 - Shure SM58 Comparison
04:32 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
04:58 - Audio Technica AT2040 Comparison
05:18 - Shure MV7x Comparison
05:37 - Rode Procaster Comparison
06:04 - Electrovoice RE320 Comparison
06:33 - Heil PR40 Copmarison
07:00 - Shure SM7b Comparison
07:29 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison
07:58 - Earthworks Icon Pro Comparison
08:29 - Beyerdynamic M160 Comparison
09:41 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
08:10 - Music Test
10:52 - Pros & Cons
11:31 - Overall Thoughts
13:17 - Recommendation
14:49 - Outro

Behringer TM1 Mic Review / Test

Today I review another budget mic from Behringer which looks quite a lot like the Rode NT1a. This costs $120, has a great set of accessories, and offers a very modern sound meaning a weighty low end and a dominant top end which gives it a slight v-shape. The top end does come across a bit harsh, but for the price it’s not horrible.

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NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.

00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:26 - Setup
00:45 - What’s in the Box
01:11 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:54 - Specifications
02:18 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:43 - Plosive Test
02:54 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:16 - Background Noise Test
03:35 - Untreated Room Test
03:50 - Shock Rejection Test
04:06 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:22 - Intro to Comparison
04:36 - Neewer NW700 Comparison
04:55 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
05:16 - AKG P120 Comparison
05:36 - Lewitt LCT 240 Comparison
06:07 - Rode NT1a Comparison
06:36 - Rode NT1 Comparison
07:04 - Lauten Audio Atlantis Comparison
07:32 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
08:10 - Music Test
09:27 - Pros & Cons
10:15 - Overall Thoughts
12:12 - Recommendation
13:46 - Outro