Sabrent AU-MMSA USB Soundcard Review / Test
/Today I review a budget $7 usb soundcard, the Sabrent AU-MMSA to see if it's worth it and who it's for.
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:08 - Setup
00:38 - What’s in the Box
00:59 - Build Quality
01:15 - Specifications
01:36 - Neewer NW-700 Test
02:06 - Behringer XM8500 Test
02:28 - Audio Technica AT2020 Test
02:53 - Shure SM7b Test
03:49 - Stick Microphone Test
04:13 - Line Level Input
05:00 - Does it Power Headphones?
05:52 - Pros & Cons
07:42 - Who Is It For?
08:40 - Outro
Shure SM57 vs. Beyerdynamic M201 TG
/If the SM57 were a microphone, it would sound like the M201 TG; that's what Steve Albini's old website said, so I wanted to put them back to back and see how they compare. In the end these are two classic / legendary microphones and you can make great recordings with either.
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00:00 - Intro to Versus Series
00:56 - Build Quality
01:45 - Blind Comparison
02:36 - Microphone Spoken Word Test (Price / Specs)
03:15 - Polar Pattern Tests
03:52 - Background Noise Tests
04:15 - Distance Tests
04:48 - Handling Noise Tests
05:15 - Plosive Tests
05:39 - Music Tests
07:40 - Winner & Use Case Discussion
10:05 - Summary
11:20 - Outro
Does Preamp Noise Really Matter? (FAQ Series)
/Today I discuss if preamp noise really matters, who it matters for, and when it can become an issue.
Sound Speeds Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx34nBsj5LA
00:00 - Does Preamp Noise Matter Summarized?
00:48 - Part I: Condenser Microphones
02:49 - Part II: Recording For Social Media
05:27 - Part III: Using a Lot of Compression
06:54 - Part IV: Serious Multitracking
09:11 - Summary & Conclusion
10:30 - Outro & Thank You
Podcastage's Favorite Audio Gear of 2022
/Today we discuss my favorite audio gear of 2022. I limit the selections to a Top 3 which made it very difficult, but I share my favorite microphone that I reviewed this year, my favorite audio interface I reviewed, and my favorite new production gear that I use in my studio. I would love to hear what your favorite gear of the year is.
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Gear Discussed (Affiliate Links):
Neumann KM184: https://geni.us/km184
sE Electronics Voodoo VR2: https://geni.us/sevr2
Lewitt LCT1040: https://geni.us/lct1040
Universal Audio Volt 276: https://geni.us/volt276
Focusrite Vocaster Two: https://geni.us/vocastertwo
Lewitt Connect 6: https://imp.i114863.net/connect6
Rodecaster Pro 2: https://geni.us/rcpro2
Gator Frameworks QR: https://geni.us/gfquick
Elgato Multi Mount: https://geni.us/egmount
Links:
Neumann KM184 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKUU0jrYC7Y
sE Voodoo VR2 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZqu9QiVhoM
Lewitt LCT1040 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWnAtKyD94w
UA Volt 276 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdZbtDnseT0
Focusrite Vocaster 2 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3B8FY79gTs
Lewitt Connect 6 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtSTbinmx1I
Rodecaster Pro 2 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5GSmNcibdw
Note: Paid promotion was checked because I have the LCT1040 on loan from Lewitt, and I was sent the Vocaster Two, Connect 6 and Rodecaster Pro II for review. I was not paid to make this video, and this video was not requested by any company. I just wanted to make this video and I marked the paid promo thing to be transparent.
sE Electronics VR2 Mic Test / Review
/Podcast with VR2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aABeaMlO0M
Today I review the sE Electronics VR2 which is an active ribbon mic with a healthy sensitivity and a nice extension into the treble and air frequencies. I think this is a great option for adding to a mic locker if you want a ribbon mic in your mic locker.
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Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:19 - Setup
00:38 - What’s in the Box
01:22 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:53 - Specifications
02:33 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
03:00 - Plosive Test
03:20 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:45 - Background Noise Test
04:03 - Untreated Room Test
04:24 - Microphone Mount Bump Test
04:42 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
05:01 - Intro to Comparison
05:25 - MXL R144 Comparison
05:54 - Shure SM7b Comparison
06:22 - Royer R10 Comparison
06:52 - Beyerdynamic M160 Comparison
07:21 - Rode NTR Comparison
08:01 - AEA KU5a Comparison
08:30 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
08:58 - Music Test
10:29 - Pros & Cons
11:21 - Overall Thoughts
15:23 - Recommendation
16:20 - My Customer Service Experience
17:59 - Outro
10 Gifts for Audio / Video People (Non-Technical)
/Technical Audio Gear Gift Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct7fIQ_hWeI
Didn't want to regurgitate the same video I made 2 years ago so this is stuff that isn't technical. Hopefully it helps you find the right gift for that audio person in your life.
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Quick Release: https://geni.us/gfquick
Adapter: https://imp.i114863.net/rodeua
Earplugs: https://geni.us/earpeaceplugs
Airpods Pro 2: https://geni.us/appleapp2
Soft Measuring Tape: https://geni.us/softmeasure
Water Bottle: https://geni.us/hydroblast
Streamlight: https://geni.us/microstream
Olight: https://geni.us/olighti3
Small Space Pen: https://geni.us/fisher
Space Pen: https://geni.us/fisherag7
Jotter: https://geni.us/parkjott
Kaweco: https://geni.us/kawecosport
Notebook: https://geni.us/RhodaA5
Rode NT-USB+ Mic Review / Test (vs NT-USB Mini, Wave 3, Yeti X, Seiren Mini)
/Today I review a mic that I bought for $16, a mic that I had labeled the worst mic that I have ever used. The CAD U1 seems to be a revised version of the version I reviewed in 2015, and it is a massive improvement over the original. I do think it still has quite a few faults that you'll need to be aware of while using it.
Note: Original NT-USB is 535g while NT-USB+ is 510g. Don't know if anyone cares, I just measured it and didn't include it in the video.
Rode Connect Software Walkthrough:: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDNlC19uUIc
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:32 - Setup
00:50 - What’s in the Box
01:21 - Build Quality
02:32 - Specifications
02:56 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
03:16 - Plosive Test
03:30 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:53 - Background Noise Test
04:13 - Untreated Room Test
04:28 - Shock Rejection Test
04:45 - Desktop Tripod Test
05:34 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
05:48 - Noise Floor Test
06:29 - DSP Processing Test
08:39 - Intro to Comparison
09:14 - Razer Seiren Mini Comparison
09:38 - Samson C01u Pro Comparison
10:09 - Rode NT-USB Mini Comparison
10:39 - Blue Yeti Nano Comparison
11:08 - Audio Technica ATR2500X-USB Comparison
11:46 - Elgato Wave 3 Comparison
12:20 - Original NT-USB Comparison
13:00 - Blue Yeti X Comparison
13:40 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
14:16 - Latency Test
14:38 - Music Test
16:20 - Pros & Cons
18:33 - Overall Thoughts
21:00 - Recommendation
22:39 - Outro
Soyuz 1973 Condenser Mic Review / Test
/Today I review the brand new mic from Soyuz, the 1973. This is a midforward microphone with a tame top end. It does a respectable job at plosive rejection, but suffers from a little bit of resonance and lack of shock rejection. If you're looking for that midforward sound with a non-overpowering upper end, this is an interesting option.
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:33 - Setup
00:50 - What’s in the Box
01:16 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:59 - Specifications
02:24 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:43 - Pl osive Test
02:55 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:19 - Background Noise Test
03:39 - Untreated Room Test
04:01 - Shock Rejection Test
04:19 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:35 - Pad Test
05:00 - Intro to Comparison
05:22 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
05:46 - Neat King Bee 2 Comparison
06:10 - Lewitt LCT440 Comparison
06:34 - Rode NT1 Comparison
07:02 - Shure KSM32 Comparison
07:29 - Neumann TLM102 Comparison
08:02 - Austrian Audio OC818 Comparison
08:42 - Soyuz 023 Bomblet Comparison
09:33 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
10:20 - Music Test
11:38 - Pros & Cons
12:50 - Overall Thoughts
15:16 - Recommendation
17:21 - Outro