Dynamic vs Condenser Microphones
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@elemair9210
@elemair9210 8 сағат бұрын
I use speakers for the sound. If I use this mic, will the sound of the speakers be picked up by the mic? I use 2 small sony speakers, not very powerful but they are close to the mic (40 cm)
@elemair9210
@elemair9210 8 сағат бұрын
I use speakers for the sound. If I use this mic, will the sound of the speakers be picked up by the mic? I use 2 small sony speakers, not very powerful but they are close to the mic (40 cm)
@DeathSavePinballStreaming
@DeathSavePinballStreaming Күн бұрын
This helped a lot thanks 😊
@kieran8584
@kieran8584 Күн бұрын
The MV6 is a great mic. But the "i guess USB mics dont have to suck" is a strange title. USB Microphones don't suck if you buy the right ones. Beacn Mic, Rode XDM-100, Podmic USB, even something as cheap as the Fifine AM8 are all fantastic microphones and theres plenty more out there.
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 21 сағат бұрын
Some of those mics are totally decent for content production for social media, but my channel focuses on pro audio solutions where USB mics are literally never used in professional settings.
@brettzimmerman4566
@brettzimmerman4566 Күн бұрын
Great review, was so confused when I got it in the mail. Thanks for the detailed video of features.
@joshdiditt
@joshdiditt Күн бұрын
What camera do you use for this talking head portion?
@randyrektor
@randyrektor Күн бұрын
Lumix S5IIx with a sigma 24-70 1.8
@bladerunner983
@bladerunner983 2 күн бұрын
Michael Jackson made a duet with Elton John called "Don't Let Your Son Go Down On Me"...
@DAVBOXER9
@DAVBOXER9 2 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video! Amazing job! I purchased mv7 plus about 2 weeks ago, And I am more than pleased with this quality. I am working as a boxing commentator for DAZN from home and needed the best option via usb possible, and it worked out perfectly.
@DAVBOXER9
@DAVBOXER9 2 күн бұрын
Besides, I used an auto-level mode, and it worked great)))
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 2 күн бұрын
You definitely picked the best quality usb for the job. I’m super curious to know how it handles plosives in your work? Do you need to add any additional pop filters?
@DAVBOXER9
@DAVBOXER9 2 күн бұрын
@randyrektor nope, I just switched on digital popper stopper and real-time denoiser, and the team which controled the broadcast said that everything was sounding good
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 2 күн бұрын
Amazing! That’s awesome to hear!
@PaseandoPorLaVida
@PaseandoPorLaVida 2 күн бұрын
1 and 2 , the other ones sounds with an eco
@WarzRobots
@WarzRobots 3 күн бұрын
All five sound the same
@dawlessstrolling5306
@dawlessstrolling5306 3 күн бұрын
Hi, does anyone know if you can change loops while playing another loop?? Seems to be mentioned nowhere with these small loopers...
@joshdiditt
@joshdiditt 3 күн бұрын
What camera did you use to film the talking portion in the beginning? It looks so crispy
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 3 күн бұрын
Ahhh thanks so much! This was a Lumix S5iix with a Sigma 24-70mm 1.8
@floridatvmat
@floridatvmat 4 күн бұрын
4
@justsomeone953
@justsomeone953 4 күн бұрын
Wut? How much did they pay you to be "impressed"? This is not a good mic for content creators.
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 4 күн бұрын
I’m confused. What’s wrong with it?
@nikolovlazar
@nikolovlazar 5 күн бұрын
Great review, man! I've been thinking whether I should refresh my SM7B and replace it with the MV7+. Not that I have issues with it, but I've gotten so used to its sound it's starting to sound "stale" 😁
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 4 күн бұрын
Thanks Lazar! Honestly they are pretty darn close in build and sound. Both relatively flat and a decent starting place. I find both of them require a little EQ to sound nicer, but that’s easy enough
@nikolovlazar
@nikolovlazar 4 күн бұрын
@@randyrektor What I keep coming back to and re-tune it is the noise gate. I can't seem to tune it so you don't hear it kicking in. You should make a video on it!
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 4 күн бұрын
Totally man! CJ and I were just talking about this. I’ll have to add it to the list 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
@siriusplays0
@siriusplays0 5 күн бұрын
What can you suggest as p/p interface device ?
@回顧-d5d
@回顧-d5d 5 күн бұрын
4 scratched my brain in the perfect spot
@SportFlow
@SportFlow 6 күн бұрын
Bear in mind that it is diversity, not full-diversity. Full diversity means two tuners, which is understandable for the price. Wisycom and Lectrosonics are full diversity (at a hefty price tag of course)
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 6 күн бұрын
Ahh very interesting. I have some googling to do. Thanks for the heads up
@SportFlow
@SportFlow 6 күн бұрын
It does one thing and it does it very well. I have a the same and it is absolutely great for the price. Cannot understand why it does not get more recognition.
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 6 күн бұрын
Totally agree! I had no idea it existed until recently. It's a solid unit.
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 6 күн бұрын
Which mic performed the best?
@manoszouras
@manoszouras 6 күн бұрын
❤🎉
@andikasavana4539
@andikasavana4539 7 күн бұрын
i like this product, but i hate it because it so hard to buy this in my country, they need to think about distributing this to more country
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 7 күн бұрын
Ahhh that’s too bad 👎🏻
@Jennyb1960
@Jennyb1960 7 күн бұрын
Sound almost the same but love 4 for the look lol.
@JL-wf2wp
@JL-wf2wp 7 күн бұрын
Option 5 DJi
@Chelitosuav
@Chelitosuav 7 күн бұрын
There is contradiction with what you said Im genuinely curious cause I have never heard anyone separate the two. If gain can increase the polarity of a mic that is also making it more sensitive. Everywhere I look it says that gain is a sensitivity level. You can increase it by gaining up. If mic is hotter than another and you can gain it up to match you literally just increased the sensitivity of one to match the other. Or Am I missing something? I think what you're referring to is the difference in how much gain something needs to produce sound. And the problem with that being considered the only term for sensitivity is it can be increased by gain. I think that's why we typically say this mice runs hot. Meaning it doesn't need much gain. But it's hard to separate the two because gain literally changes sensitivity. If you gain up it's more prone to pick up noise. I think the problem is we shouldn't be using sensitivity as the term for how hot a mic runs. For the lack of increased gain it needs. It just you undo the fact that you match sensitivity with gain and then say there different. I don't know it still doesn't make sense with all the information to separate them. If we want to nitty gritty gain is a sensitivity level. Other wise you wouldn't be able to match mic sensitivity?
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 7 күн бұрын
The difference is that one is before the output and one is after. Sensitivity is how effortlessly the diaphragm can physically react to pressure in the air. If the mic isn’t sensitive enough, no amount of gain will make it better at picking up things that just can’t stimulate the diaphragm. Gain happens downstream after the mic has done all of the work. Gain does not affect a microphone in anyway. It only amplifies what the mic dished out.
@Chelitosuav
@Chelitosuav 7 күн бұрын
@@randyrektor So you mean tell me that when I gain mic. And it picks up more it was already there to begin with before I gained up?
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 7 күн бұрын
Yes the mic pics up the same amount of things regardless of the gain. The gain then brings up everything proportionately. The gain has no affect over the microphones ability to ‘hear’ sound
@Chelitosuav
@Chelitosuav 7 күн бұрын
@@randyrektor The only reason I am asking is doesn't matter how I ask an AI it always gives the same answer that gain is sensitivity level. And I tried googling it and only you and one more person fights this ideology of gain and sensitivity. I couldn't get AI to agree with you Im at a loss even at my audio school they told us it increases sensitivity. And in all my years of Audio it made sense but now you tell me no And I can't wrap my head around how gain isn't sensitivity at this point. Because I thought the pick up zone of mic isn't the diaphragm it's the polarity pattern and if you gain up that increases doesn't it?
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 7 күн бұрын
Haha I get this. AI just uses information it finds online and people commonly refer to gain as sensitivity. You have to consider how gain works from an electrical standpoint. It only increases voltage within the console, it doesn’t change the ability of the diaphragm to move, or anything to do with the mic itself. The mic is the mic, nothing changes that. If you speak to people who manufacture microphones they will dispel this myth
@JoshTechgamer
@JoshTechgamer 8 күн бұрын
I bought this going to try it today sounds better then my blue yeti
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 8 күн бұрын
Sickkk! Enjoy
@JoshTechgamer
@JoshTechgamer 8 күн бұрын
@randyrektor try it on stream feel like blue yeti had for 8 years it was Time to upgraded like it cuz you just plug it in and you don't have to have all the XLR stuff
@richardv5942
@richardv5942 8 күн бұрын
Sm 58 shoul be S tier, damn thing is a tank with great audio quality for 99 bucks
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 8 күн бұрын
Yeah fair point
@willem476
@willem476 8 күн бұрын
How is it compare to razer seiren mini v3
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 8 күн бұрын
I would avoid buying microphones from computer peripheral companies. Look to audio companies like Shure, Audio Technica, even Maono or Fifine in my opinion.
@natureloop325
@natureloop325 8 күн бұрын
"Hello, can it be used with Bluetooth headphones at the same time?"
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 8 күн бұрын
Yea, you can use Bluetooth headphones to listen to the previously recorded tracks or click track. I believe you can also start stop recording from them
@shehabfaki6672
@shehabfaki6672 10 күн бұрын
4
@floshize
@floshize 10 күн бұрын
I bought an elgato wave 3 but did not open it yet. Your conclusion makes me think twice, now I'm confused if I try first the elgato or send it back and go for the shure straight ahead.
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 10 күн бұрын
Truthfully I wouldn't sweat it too much! Elgato has a lot of experience building consumer products that interface really well, they are also really fast at updating their firmware. Their mics are also pretty darn good, especially if you use them with good technique. I should've prefaced the video with "the mic you have is likely going to be just fine"
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 10 күн бұрын
Give it a test first. See if you like it!
@WonderfullyApril
@WonderfullyApril 10 күн бұрын
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@TRAHCAHAYA
@TRAHCAHAYA 11 күн бұрын
Thank you.
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 8 күн бұрын
You're welcome!
@DannyArchive
@DannyArchive 11 күн бұрын
Should you use Optimize or Normalize if it's VO with music in the background?
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 8 күн бұрын
I would normalize before adding effects to your voice. This will make sure that the effects have a consistent affect on your voice. Then you could use optimizing during the export to make sure your meeting specific platforms loudness throughout. Just remember that optimize is slightly less predictable
@manee427
@manee427 11 күн бұрын
very nice and hinest preview
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 8 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@Hildah_4me
@Hildah_4me 12 күн бұрын
I actually like number 2
@MarcBestTime
@MarcBestTime 12 күн бұрын
This isn’t just for podcasting it’s almost for gaming too right?
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 12 күн бұрын
Totally!
@adamfoster8131
@adamfoster8131 13 күн бұрын
So do you use a separate camera while you recording so you don’t have to put it in software and sync the two?
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 12 күн бұрын
It has its own camera implementation! You can record video right in the app
@SECourses
@SECourses 13 күн бұрын
only talking and not a footage of Sony ZV-1 as webcam congrats
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 13 күн бұрын
It's not a review of the camera. It's a video showing how to fix a power issue.
@ngocehgayabebas2118
@ngocehgayabebas2118 13 күн бұрын
Gain does affect background noise. With a low gain, a lot of high and some other frequencies background noise doesnt recorded. We just need to find the sweetspot for the amp and the recording environment. Try it yourself.
@DethMalinaReal
@DethMalinaReal 13 күн бұрын
Hollyland M2
@jasonbodden8816
@jasonbodden8816 14 күн бұрын
I like the sound of the Boya but not right up close. That proximity effect is super strong. When your mouth is practically on the Boya it sounds muddy as hell. When you back off a little, it sounds great. The thing is that the AT2020 sounds much better right out the box than the 2040 (not to mention the fact that it's a condenser mic). No contest.....at all. Might have to look into the Boya. Gonna check your review on that. The AT2040 might not be great for podcasting but its shrillness and lack of low end might be of use maybe to a Metal screamer vocalist or something (but there's the SM7B and SM7dB, both dynamics that sound great on Metal vocals). Idk, just pulling things outta my bum here lol. It would be interesting to find out if it sounds good for anything else.
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 14 күн бұрын
Na bro I think this is a solid take. I’m with you on the dullness of the 2040 making it not the best choice for podcasts. It’s a bit of an odd mic in general. Also totally agree with the Boya. I’ve tried a couple other mics since then that I think I like more. The Feelworld pm1 has a pretty nice podcasty sound and doesn’t suffer from the grounding issues I was experiencing with the Boya
@jasonbodden8816
@jasonbodden8816 14 күн бұрын
@@randyrektor Will check that mic out. Thanks 👊🏻
@streno6712
@streno6712 14 күн бұрын
bro what is the thing that’s supporting the microphone called? like the big tripod i mean
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 14 күн бұрын
It's a c-stand. They are used primarily in film and tv for lighting, but they make awesome mic stands!
@streno6712
@streno6712 14 күн бұрын
@ thanks a lot man. any cheaper recommendations for a home studio? i’m trynna place the mic upside down and im a lil lost. thank u for your time btw🙏
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 14 күн бұрын
Totally! You can do this with any old mic stand. I just have this massive thing kicking around so I used it for the video. But normal mic stands work perfectly! I’d recommend Hercules stands! They are beasts
@streno6712
@streno6712 14 күн бұрын
@ i appreciate u man. thank u for your time. god bless u
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 14 күн бұрын
@streno6712 anytime! Thanks for watching :)
@alishawky3066
@alishawky3066 14 күн бұрын
Can i use my iPad pro 2015 iOS 16 to download forScore..!! Thanks..💐
@nmana9759
@nmana9759 14 күн бұрын
Can these be used for laptops?
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 14 күн бұрын
Totally!
@jalind1
@jalind1 14 күн бұрын
Randy -- great review. I suspect that the myth of condensers picking up more ambience than dynamics comes from the general differences in high frequency response, polar pattern tightness, and polar pattern consistency. My experience is that the most notable room ambience in less treated rooms is high frequency. That means it will be more noticeable in a mic that has stronger upper frequencies. Also in my experience is that many common condensers don't have as tight a polar pattern as most common dynamics. A part of that polar pattern experience is that many condensers don't have a consistent pattern for the frequency range of the mic. The polar pattern may be really nice at say 1kHz or 2kHz and then start approaching sub-cardioid or omni as one goes up or down in frequency from the frequencies with the nice patterns. Perhaps the designs result in that behavior from intended use. Most condenser mics are intended for studio or treated room use and not live use where tight and frequency consistent polar patterns matter a great deal for gain before feedback. Most dynamics are designed for a use in broadcast studios and live use in addition to any recording studio use. All that said, the bottom line is that tightness of pattern and its consistency across the mics frequency range are the controlling factors affecting how much a given mic is sensitive to room ambience. As a note here, there are condenser mics with tight and highly frequency consistent polar patterns. The Earthworks SR117, AKG C636, and DPA 2028 condenser mics immediately come to mind. I've used these in live use in very live rooms just like I'd use any dynamic and their tight patterns and frequency consistent patterns are what make them extremely well behaved in live use.
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 14 күн бұрын
Totally, I think you're right on the money. I think the big part is the intent of use. Most people who use a dynamic mic know to 'eat the mic' so to speak, whereas people will set up with a condenser 10" away and complain about the results. I also agree with you about the frequency rolloff above 10kHz or so. My thoughts on that are that practically speaking, it's very unlikely to have unwanted reflections above 10kHz if you're using the mic properly. For one, high end has a realllly hard time stimulating the capsule from off axis. Secondly, if you're talking into it, there's a great chance that your head is blocking the addressable side of the microphone to a large extent. I guess this comes back to how you're using it. As you said "tightness of pattern and its consistency across the mics frequency range are the controlling factors affecting how much a given mic is sensitive to room ambience". This is so spot on.
@profhaub
@profhaub 15 күн бұрын
I bought this due to the dual option (was $49, I think via black Friday?) ... what I use it for is to use XLR for video lectures captured on my MBP/M2max and have the USB going to iMac (intel) for zoom/general mic use. I agree that the USB is more 'noisy' and less clean. I use a Rode audio-interface. The downside is that I found the touch sensitivity for selecting volume/ring RGB was not very responsive. An interesting observation is that USB and XLR can have DIFFERENT volumes. Good review, thank you!
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 15 күн бұрын
Why have I NEVER thought about using the two feeds separately like this. Super interesting. Thats awesome that you snagged such a great price too.
@profhaub
@profhaub 15 күн бұрын
@ TBH I had no idea if it would work. I was rushed to get on a zoom call so I tried it, and zoom picked it up via usb. I still had it active in rodecaster -- after meeting I played around with both and noticed the volume knob affects USB (only?) as the signal on rodecaster did not change with knob.
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 15 күн бұрын
That’s awesome! Yeah that makes sense. That’s why a lot of these mics sound better as XLR cause the internal preamp and conversion is bypassed entirely. Pretty awesome though, I’m thinking you could do some cool thinks having separate feeds for different apps.
@SunAndMirror
@SunAndMirror 16 күн бұрын
You can fool people with simple EQ on a sm58 to rival $3k microphones. People will work for years to afford a mic, and spend zero time on technique, performance, or vocal training. Its hilarious.
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 16 күн бұрын
Oh man is this ever true!! I have a closet full of mics and yet I use an old M-Audio USB type B condenser at my gaming desk, and I regularly have people ask what mic it is. All I’m doing is getting close to the darn thing lol 😂
@kevgramos
@kevgramos 16 күн бұрын
"Would I recommend it? I don't know, it's up to you" so its our(the viewers') choice, whether or not you would recommend this mic? You could have made it much simpler and said "Would you guys recommend this mic?" But then maybe your response would be "I know, its up to me" lol
@ThePCForever
@ThePCForever 17 күн бұрын
Thanks for the great review! Does this mic have a physical off switch? I've tried a bunch of other gaming microphones in the past and since they couldn't be turned off, their RGB lights would always be on even if I put my computer to sleep. Since my PC is in my bedroom this is really annoying because the light will be on when I'm sleeping, so I had to return all those other mics.
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 17 күн бұрын
Ahhhhhhh dang that’s hella annoying. I have a wifi extender in my room that looks like the northern lights and it’s awful haha. No unfortunately there’s no way to turn it off. There is only a very small red light on the mute button, but I think you’d see it in a dark room. :(
@ThePCForever
@ThePCForever 17 күн бұрын
@randyrektor ah that's a shame. Does the red light stay on even when your PC is sleeping? And do you know of any mics with a physical off switch!
@randyrektor
@randyrektor 17 күн бұрын
@@ThePCForever Just checked.. It stays on :(