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I got a Scarlett 2i2 Gen 2 and a pair of AKG P220 mikes. Honestly, for that price, I think it's hard to beat. I herded how SHITTY the Scarlett mike is. It's a Shane, to sell such crappy stock like that. Thanks for sharing your experience with us !

Sounds like an audio buffer issue to me. Something you can't really change in Windows, but perhaps they could update the USB driver the mic uses, or (even better) provide a control panel

Do I understand correctly the unit has no data transfer? One can't feed the audio into a recorder, a camera or computer? What about internal recording, can that be transferred?

Saramonic and Rode are hobby-level lavaliers. Plug in a professional lav like the Sennheiser Gold 2 or the DPA 4060 and the sound quality should improve significantly.

Left field question? Have you ever reviewed the Tula mic? Vomit alert it is a usb mic !

I recently mixed 2 of these alongside 2 Pyle-Pro PDMIC78 dynamic mics to record the second movement of Beethoven's Appassionata on a Bechstein grand piano. Unlikely combination? Can cheap mics sound good? Yes and yes.

I am a huge fan of that form factor. It keeps everything contained nicely yet accessibly. Wish it had the 32-but float but overall I think it’s a good package. At least in theory of course.

I really wanted to buy this but it wasn’t available. There was only one retailer that had it in stock and that seemed fishy.

looks cool and innovative but over priced and missing features = a disappointing but fun product too use when you realize your audio got clipped cause mic capsule got over loaded by basic speech. Was my experience testing the unit recently.

Last year, Sennheiser did a survey on Instagram regarding a product like this. They made a big deal about replaceable batteries. I was kind of hoping that this would be the first product with something like that. It seems like a solid product. I actually liked the sound of the microphone, but I have to admit that I dislike the look of it. The thing seems like designed to just use lavs. Oh well. You can't win 'm all.

I have all 3, is needed I could use all those mixed in one song on the same vocal and no one would notice it. But realistically NT1 and U87 are so close in quality there is really no objective reason to pay so much, unless your really like the fancy that you own the U87. But the room, so true.

Nice fair review. The form factor is original (and useful) but the feature set - for the price - is not a great value. Rode Wireless PRO is more compelling and it actually sounded better to my ears.

Great audio. Really good.

Sausage fingers are the wurst. The Senn sounds decent in the street, not quite as warm as the Rode, but definitely usable.

RODE BOUGHT MACKIE 1 year ago so RODE/MACKIE they don't care... it's a win win for them across the board. if you notice the creator xs is very RODE'esque software interfaces also are reminiscent of each other.

I’ve had the P8 for years, and have always wanted to get this for travel. Might have to finally pick one up.

Old review, but a current issue, as the old PSA1 is now out there for $99 and the PSA1+ for $129 retail. The issues you cite are small but not minor, especially when ganged together. I am very happy with the PSA1+,and the things you point out about the PSA1 would drive me nuts in daily use. And cheaper options out there under $50, well, I chose not to even consider them. Thanks for the shootout.

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I can’t find the H8 drum set up video

I saw Senpai Gaming video about this and was sold since i do have the mic and mixer already... now my question to you since im getting a second pc in like a week or so what would you recommend i get instead of this.. thank you in advance

But where’s Booth Junkie guy? 😢

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great advise, i've been making music for 8 years and never knew the difference! Thank you!

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I can get this new for $80. Is it worth it?

I really wanted to get this product but I've heard way too many people talk about how unreliable it is with constant bugs

Phenomenal. Thankyou sir, you've Just saved me $450 AUD. Thanks for taking the time to do such a detailed review and intellectually respond to Beacn themselves. Much respect

Agree with the nonsense need to upgrade all the time.. although I would like Rode to fix the plastic Quick Locks on their NTH-100 headphones.. read the reviews, took a gamble and have joined the list of those sending them back for repair... such an annoyance.

I think you are being hella overcritical

Love all you guys, love the content, so thanks for that. But after a while, I had to switch off, because the audio was too bad. And I’m not just saying that to be funny or ironic. It just wasn’t good, except for Curtis. Sorry guys.

Hello, thank you for all you test I just have a question for dynamic mics Do i have to be very close to the mic or can i be at something like 50cm without problems ? Thanks

@podcastage 9:58 👍👍👍 - had me laughing out loud in a quite coffeehouse 👍😁

When you said action cameras don't have depth, you got it backward. Action cameras are deep focus cameras, with a large depth of field. "Bokeh" (blurry background) comes from a shallow depth of field.

Woah! Wasn't expecting the video to immediately kick off with Ween! My absolute favorite band that deserve all the attention :)

I completely understand your reasons for this decision, but I would like to share a different perspective. In many countries, these affordable microphones are often the only viable option for people. Honest and detailed reviews, even harsh ones, can be incredibly valuable-especially if these products have critical flaws (e.g., the PD100X). Without such reviews, people may unknowingly purchase subpar microphones, as there aren’t many unbiased or in-depth evaluations of these products. For example, I’ve seen numerous unboxing or sponsored “quick reviews” of the PD100X that could easily create the impression that it’s a good microphone. This lack of critical analysis could mislead buyers. As for the dislikes on your video, I wonder if it might have been shared in a group or community where it received rapid negative reactions. The audience for budget-friendly brands does seem to differ significantly. Many younger buyers or first-time microphone users turn to brands like FIFINE or MAONO because they’re the only affordable options, and the “gaming” marketing appeals to them. I think it’s fair that you prefer to focus on an audience that values more serious gear and constructive criticism. However, I believe these younger buyers also need guidance, even if they’re a bit of a tough crowd to please. :)

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Not sure why anyone would want to do this. I love using unmodded 58 as studio mic with a good preamp.

Fascinating and entertaining, thank you gentlemen! A merry Christmas to you all!

Si if I buy a streamer deck and a Lewitt connect 2, I can plug my mic into the lewitt and do the tweaking in wave link??

I have super expensive microphones and equipment and I always end up going back to Beringer they just make good quality stuff haven't had any issues with their products

Oh I love their products I consider them quality

I didn’t realize these three men who have educated me so well know each other.

This was very enjoyable and informative. This was a great choice of people. I’m sorry that I was unable to join the livestream. It will be very interesting to see if Rode follows through with replaceable batteries. I’ve been complaining about that as well and know that Tom Buck made a similar video on his channel. As for your comments on Rode, their constant firmware upgrades are outstanding. Very few companies do that as often as they do and their upgrades truly provide value. Thanks.

can u make new video for zoom essential vs old zoom

I was able to sell my SM7Band cloud lifter separately. I added about 50 bucks more to the money I got and was able to get an SM7dB.

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Can you record on android coonectected to nt1 with USB?

H6 doesn't cost 180£ just 230£. Zoom h8 for almost 300£

I have been using g1 neo. I don't understand the reason for this product by people like us. So 1st of all it does improve your voice quality.. I used to use h1n zoom but I failed to get a good voice out of it. So I do not know many settings in Audacity but I have tried to remove the noise and get a good voice out of it but could never do it. My range of equipment comes under 100$ which I was looking to invest. So mano with fifine mic (dynamic) which came under 80$ gave me a great relief. Now why do I like it? with just my initial learning of audacity for one year by adding depth and a bit of changing the pitch I can get a great sound quality. So is it bad, I do not know how long it will work as there are so many fancy buttons. I doubt its durability. But if it gives me a service of 2 to 3 years it has done its work. So if you are looking to start and you have a tight budget, you will not be disappointed with the sound quality.