In Q&A episode 3 I discuss my ultimate 5 microphone collection, podcast habits/trends that I find incredibly annoying, what mic and interface I'd select if I was starting over, and what band/albums inspired me to pick up a microphone.
00:00 - Ultimate 5 Microphone Collection
07:31 - Annoying Podcast Trends
10:59 - Interface & Mic to Start Over With
13:57 - What Band/Albums Inspired me to Pick Up a Mic?
16:51 - Conclusion
Video: https://youtu.be/iTTE0d_De1o
Topics discussed: YouTube FINALLY providing timestamps to what caused demonetization, Spotify rolling out podcast chapters, I rant why I love chapters and timestamps, the Heritage Audio i73 Pro 2, Why I care about the Shure MVX2u over the F3, what cameras I use, a new segment called WHAT I LIKE WEEKLY, and the realization that you don't need 100w tube amps.
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00:00 - Intro
00:31 - YouTube Demonetization Timestamps
06:00 - Spotify Adding Podcast Chapters
11:10 - WIBT: Heritage Audio i73 Pro 2
14:35 - WYHTS: Why Shure MVX2u over Zoom F3?
18:15 - WYHTS: What Camera do You Use?
20:25 - Value for Value
24:50 - What I Like Weekly
Daddy of Mine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2UJCKW6ILc
Dead End Friend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EvAjRjDYWI
28:30 - Why I Missed a Week
29:50 - You Don't Need 100W AMPS!
32:20 - Conslusion
Video: https://youtu.be/KCpCjQ1_jNU
Specs: https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/handheld-recorders/handheld-recorders/h1essential/
Today I walkthrough, explain, test and review the Zoom H1e. This is very similar to it's predecessors the H1 and H1n, but it introduces 32-bit floating point which means you are theoretically unable to distort your converters; although you can still distort the microphone capsules if you're recording something very loud. The mic does suffer from wind/plosive issues, handling noise rejection isn't great, and the preamps are a bit noisy. But for $100 I think it offers a pretty utilitarian device that has a lot of bang for your buck.
Buy the Zoom H1e(Affiliate Links)
Amazon: https://geni.us/zoomh1e
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/h1e
Specs:
Internal Mic: 90-deg XY, Sensitivity: -37dB, Max SPL: 120dB
3.5mm Input Impedance: 2k-ohms,
3.5mm Input power: 2.5v
Bit Depth: 32-bit float (SD), 16-bit (USB)
Sampling Rate: 44.1/48/96khz
Storage / microSDHC: 4GB-32GB, microSDXC: 64GB-1TB
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00:00 - Intro / Pricing / Disclosure
00:23 - What’s in the Box
00:36 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:51 - Specifications
02:08 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:28 - Plosive Test (Dead Cat Demo)
03:04 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:26 - Background Noise Test
03:40 - Keyboard Recording Demo
03:51 - Untreated Room Test
04:11 - Shock Rejection Test
04:27 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:41 - Handling Noise Rejection Demo
05:08 - 32-Bit Floating Point Demo / Test
05:58 - Lo Cut Filter Demo
06:39 - External Mic Demo
07:14 - ASMR Test
07:40 - H1e vs. Original H1
08:58 - USB Mic Comparison
09:57 - Intro to Comparison
10:27 - Zoom h1 Comparison
10:55 - Zoom h1n Comparison
11:36 - Zoom h6 comparison
12:13 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
12:45 - Music Test
14:39 - Pros & Cons
17:21 - Overall Thoughts
18:10 - Recommendation
Video: https://youtu.be/QmMbLBv8EKE
Topics discussed: Did Shure fix the issue with the MVX2u low frequencies causing noise floor increase, do handheld condensers reject more than studio condensers, and more.
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00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Did Shure Fix the MVX2u?
MVX2u Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaEf2YX_tnU
08:15 - What I'm Testing
11:15 - Do Handheld Condenser Reject More Than Studio Condenser?
19:30 - WYHTS: Do I Do Vocal Warm Ups?
21:30 - WYHTS: 9th Podcastage Anniversary
23:30 - WYHTS: AI is Ruining Creativity
26:30 - WYHTS: I Refuse to Use A.I.
30:10 - WYHTS: YouTube's User Hostile Moves
EposVox Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib3E8rBsT60
36:15 - Value for Value
39:56 - Conclusion
Today i review the Rode TF-5, a premium small diaphragm condenser from Rode. This offers a pretty healthy bass response, clear and open mids which sound less forward than much of it's competition, and a nice amount of detail and articulation in the upper frequencies. The only downside I hear is the slightly higher self noise which sounds like it may be a bit above the advertised 14dBA.
RECORDING SETTINGS:
Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: ~12:00
Boosted in Post: +9dB
SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Freq Response : 30Hz - 20khz
Sensitivity: -29dBV
Self Noise: 14dBA
Max SPL: 135dB
Impedance: 63 Ohms
Phantom power: +48V
Buy the Rode TF-5 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/rodetf5
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/tf5
Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/rode_tf_5.htm?offid=1&affid=2060
Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d
B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/42lcWDF
Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=2060
NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.
00:00 - Intro / Setup
00:30 - What’s in the Box
00:54 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:19 - Specifications
01:46 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:06 - Plosive Test
02:28 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:50 - Background Noise Test
03:07 - Untreated Room Test
03:26 - Underboom & Overhead Booming Test
03:58 - Shock Rejection Test
04:15 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:30 - Windscreen Tone Test
05:09 - Self Noise Test
06:28 - ASMR Test
07:00 - Intro to Comparison
07:29 - Rode M5 Comparison
08:06 - Earthworks SR117 Comparison
08:46 - Lewitt LCT140 Air Comparison
09:21 - Sennheiser E614 Comparison
09:56 - sE Electronics sE8 Comparison
10:29 - Shure KSM141 Comparison
11:05 - Beyerdynamic MC930 Comparison
11:44 - Neumann KM184 Comparison
12:23 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
13:04 - Music Test
14:57 - Pros & Cons
17:06 - Overall Thoughts
19:10 - Recommendation
Topics discussed: Why I think AI Content and Faceless channels are ruining youtube and youtube search, YouTube flagging AI content, Why I do not watch other peoples reviews, Why the TikTok Ban is good, and more.
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Neumann KMS105: https://geni.us/kms105
Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8
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00:00 - Intro
00:18 - AI Content & Faceless Channels Ruining YouTube
06:00 - YouTube Flagging AI Content
11:30 - Why I Don't Watch Reviews …
21:50 - What I'm Testing
26:30 - WYHTS: The TikTok Ban is Good
35:30 - Value for Value
45:00 - Conclusion
Today I review the new Shure MV7+ an XLR & USB dynamic microphone with a lot of DSP processing available over USB. The sound of the XLR is great with a supportive lowend, somewhat mid focussed but pleasing sound, and a non-aggressive upper frequency range. Over USB the sound is a bit different with a somewhat hollow sound with congested mids and a tame top end. The DSP processing is all very nicely implemented and it stores all the settings on device so you can use this on a computer without Shure's softrware as well.
Buy the Shure MV7+ (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/mv7plus
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RECORDING SETTINGS:
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: -6dB
Boosted in Post: +8.5dB
SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Freq Response :50Hz - 16kHz
Sensitivity: -55dBV (XLR)
Max SPL: 128dB (USB)
Impedance 350 ohms
Bit Depth: 24
Sample Rate: 48khz
00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:21 - What’s in the Box
00:42 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:42 - Specifications
01:55 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:14 - Plosive Test
02:43 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:06 - Background Noise Test
03:21 - Untreated Room Test
03:42 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:56 - Shock Rejection Test
04:12 - Mute Button Test
04:27 - Processing Walkthrough / Demo
10:39 - Demo on iPhone
11:29 - Are DSP Settings Stored on Mic?
12:11 - Shure MV7 vs. MV7+
13:40 - USB vs. XLR Output
14:12 - Intro to Comparison
14:42 - Samson Q2u Comparison
15:07 - Fifine K688 Comparison
15:38 - Elgato Wave DX Comparison
16:07 - Shure SM58 Comparison
16:31 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
16:58 - Audio Technica AT2040 Comparison
17:25 - sE Electronics DCM6 Comparison
17:53 - Earthworks SR117 Comparion
18:19 - Rode Podmic USB Comparison
18:49 - Rode Procaster Comparison
19:19 - Shure SM7b Comparison
19:48 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison
20:17 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
20:44 - Music Test
22:21 - Pros & Cons
24:45 - Overall Thoughts
26:12 - Recommendation
Today i review the Lewitt Ray, a microphone based on the LCT440 but with technology inside that adjusts to your distance. This means that if you move around a lot while recording it will maintain a relatively consistent level and tone. The mic leans on the brighter side of mics with tons of detail and it also has a physical mute button which is tight.
RECORDING SETTINGS:
Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: ~3:00
Boosted in Post: +6dB
SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Freq Response : 20Hz - 20khz
Sensitivity: -33dB
Self Noise: 8BA
Max SPL: 131dB
Impedance: 120 Ohms
Buy the Lewitt Ray (Affiliate Links)
Amazon: https://geni.us/lray
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/ray
Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/lewitt_ray.htm?offid=1&affid=2060
Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d
B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/42lcWDF
Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/lewitt_ray.htm?offid=1&affid=2060
NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.
00:00 - Intro / Setup
00:25 - What’s in the Box
00:51 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:45 - Specifications
02:00 - Walkthrough of AURA
05:46 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
06:05 - Plosive Test
06:20 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
06:40 - Background Noise Test
06:56 - Untreated Room Test
07:20 - Mute Button Demo
07:36 - Shock Rejection Test
07:52 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
08:06 - Intro to Comparison
08:24 - Lewitt Ray (w/ Aura) Sample
08:57 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
09:20 - Lewitt LCT240 Comparison
09:51 - Neat King Bee v2 Comparison
10:19 - Earthworks SR117 Comparison
10:50 - Rode NT1 5th Gen Comparison
11:18 - Aston Origin Comparison
11:50 - Lewitt LCT440 Comparison
12:29 - Sennheiser MK4 Comparison
13:03 - Austrian Audio OC16 Comparison
12:42 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
14:18 - Music Test
16:15 - Pros & Cons
18:32 - Overall Thoughts
20:22 - Recommendation
Video: https://youtu.be/K-huKM8r8KA
Topics discussed: The United States TikTok ban and what I suggest content creators do, comparing the Lewitt Ray to the Lewitt LCT440, testing if face masks make good pop filters, discussing if redundant items are luxury items, explaining why audio gear is high value, and then insane ramblings and tangents.
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Lewitt Ray: https://geni.us/lray
Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8
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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - The U.S. Tik Tok Ban
Verge Article: https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/24/24139036/biden-signs-tiktok-ban-bill-divest-foreign-aid-package
BSP-222 Discussing Tik Tok Ban: https://youtu.be/aAOt9fABjaM?si=vn5KxQLe_V3EisZ2
08:00 - WYHTS: Lewitt Ray vs. Lewitt LCT440
10:24 - WYHTS: Do Face Masks Make Good Pop Filters?
12:51 - WYHTS: Redundant Items are Luxury Items
21:26 - WYHTS: Audio Gear is High Value
28:00 - Value for Value
30:13 - Conclusion
How does the Neve Portico 5017 Sound? Awesome. This "mobile" preamp has a ton of gain, a silk circuit to add some coloration, a high pass filter, a compressor with a 2:1 ratio, a noise floor is better than -127dBA, and a D.I. section. This thing is awesome, but the control over the features is pretty limited and at $1400 it's a pretty penny.
Buy the Daking Mic Pre One (Affiliate Links)
Amazon: https://geni.us/rnd5017
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rnd5017
Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/rupert_neve_designs_5017.htm?offid=1&affid=2060
Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d
B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/42lcWDF
Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=2060
00:00 - Intro / Pricing
00:26 - What’s in the Box
00:37 - Build Quality
00:57 - Walkthrough
02:16 - Specifications
03:02 - Shure SM7b Mic Test (No Cloudlifter or Fethead)
04:36 - Preamp vs. Interface Preamp
05:25 - Comparison to Other Preamps
06:49 - High Pass Filter Demo
07:16 - Silk Circuit Demo
07:46 - Compressor Demo
08:25 - Music Test (Drum Machine, Electric Guitar, D.I. Bass, D.I. Acoustic)
12:06 - Pros & Cons
14:51 - What Does it Offer?
15:52 - Recommendation
17:14 - Outro
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