12 Best Podcast Microphones (FAQ Series)

[@Podcastage]

To everyone saying “I can’t believe you didn’t include any budget options!”, within the first 30 seconds of the video I mention that this is a follow up to a video I put out in 2019 titled “Best BUDGET Podcast Microphones”. This is that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5erh5yMiZWMi5Y

[@GuernB2]

How do you feel about the RE320 compared to the RE20, SM7B, and Procaster?

[@211teitake]

Can you update the Budget list?

[@IAMTYNCH]

anyways you can get your hands on the new Warm audio wa87-R2 im curious if its worth buying

[@jalind1]

@@GuernB2 In addition to the Shure SM7B, Heil PR40, A-T BP40, Rode Procaster, and Rode PodMic, I have all three of the current primary RE series EV mics, the RE20, RE27N/D, and the RE320. I have recorded all of these with my voice using a Cloudlifter into a dbx 286s set to bypass all processing into a Scarlett 8i6 into Reaper with no processing on a MacBook Pro and listened critically to them to make decisions about which of these to use and when. Although I am an IT software developer for the Engineering College at a major university, I do live sound engineering for a major church in the city where I live and have done this for decades there and in former locations with sophisticated live house sound systems. I have used critical listening skills for a very long time and applied that to make decisions about these mics. My primary usage for these mics is for live meetings and presentations over Zoom, Google Meets, Skype, and Facetime. Although they all sound different, all the mics you listed are excellent mics. For male voices, I suggest not using any low end rolloff settings on them, but run them flat unless you have a rumble issue. For the RE320, I suggest using the kick-drum setting and not the flat setting. I always use a suspension mechanical isolation system, i.e., a shock mount, preferably the one made by the mic manufacturer for their mic, for these mics and suggest you doing the same. For me, I prefer the Heil PR40, E-V RE27N/D set to no rolloff, and E-V RE320 set to kick-drum instead of flat for my personal work. The Rode Procaster and A-T BP40 are very close behind these for male voice work in general. The A-T BP40 has a general environment advantage with a super-cardioid pattern compared to the others although there's no free lunch -- there's a small rear axis sensitivity lobe and the null is a rear cone (instead of a rear axis line) to consider when deciding how and where to have it and the person using it in the environment. As a direct answer to your query and for the mics you listed only, I perefer the E-V RE320 and Rode Procaster for my voice for live streaming/meetings and voice-over compared to the Shure SM7B and E-V RE20 -- I prefer the E-V RE320 to the Rode Procaster. I find the E-V RE320 and Rode Procaster a little crisper than the Shure SM7B or E-V RE20 and without being shrill or painfully crisp -- the Shure SM7B and E-V RE20 are not quite as good a start point for me. My preferences are a better start point for the voice outcome I want before I start adding live processing and, if recorded, post processing. The E-V RE320 is not quite as gain hungry as the other three you mentioned although I still highly recommend using a CloudLifter with it to keep the noise floor low. When I bought and first used it, the E-V RE320 really surprised me with how nice it is for male voice usage although, upon reflection, it is right in line with my experience with the E-V RE27N/D, a mic I also prefer over the E-V RE20 and Shure SM7B for my voice. The E-V RE320 uses the same neodymium magnet and element design as the E-V RE27N/D with some very subtle changes for it's primary intended application (kick-drum and bass) that make it less expensive to produce than the RE27N/D. The E-V RE320 has a silky smooth feel to how it treats my voice. It and the E-V RE27N/D are my main go-to mics for my live voice although I would have no problem using any of the ones, particularly the Rode Procaster and A-T BP40, that I have and just modify the processing a little in the dbx 286s. If I want a little more presence edge and more proximity effect to enable working the mic more, I prefer my Heil PR40 for that. You would do well to critically listen to all of them with your voice and your outcome in mind -- recording them fully neutral in the audio chain experimenting only with the mic switches at first and only then experimenting with a voice channel strip or other processing you intend to use and some of its settings in combination. All four you listed are outstanding and affordable choices from which to choose. All four you listed, I could processing adjust to an acceptable outcome for me although I definitely have the preferences I enumerated. The E-V RE320 is primarily designed for instrument usage, mainly kick drum and bass, with the frequency response switch incorporated to accommodate other usages. If I had complete discretion as to a mic for the kick-drum at the church live sound, I'd probably use it or an AKG mic instead of the Shure kick-drum mic they installed on the drum set -- I may eventually transition them to a better kick-drum mic but that's a group decision given the already existing installed mic. I get almost complete discretion -- within reason -- for ad hoc setups. In that setting, we direct feed an electric bass or use an integrated bridge mic for an upright bass or I'd consider using the E-V RE320 to mic an electric bass cab if we had a really good bass amp and cab. In addition to its original usage design, it has turned out to be an excellent choice for male voice work. I prefer the kick-drum setting on the E-V RE320 as a start point for male voices. I would probably use the flat setting for female voices to un-scoop the ~380Hz scoop the kick-drum setting creates and accept the low bass rolloff since a female voice would do better with that setting.

[@pyro226]

Nothing's changed since 2019? Cool. You could also re-do a budget video just for easy content XD

[@KaiRJ]

*Bandrew:* these are completely subjective, only my personal opinion *inner me to myself:* so these are facts

[@eritreanism]

well, he is the expert so you are not wrong

[@Anonymous-ti9pb]

Lmao

[@larryhinze1617]

I find it subjective this is your opinion.

[@JamesLex]

“We are going to be looking at two ‘l have too much money’ microphones.” Me: yeah, he’s bringing a U87 into this Me at 13:15: I’m a prophet

[@thisisbuster]

That feeling when you read "ranging from $100 up to $3600" and know EXACTLY which Neumann mic is in the review

[@8lec_R]

U87ai. Haven't watched the video yet. I'll edit it after I've watched it. Edit: ayy, got it right

[@legendarydestructor5845]

The u87 is in the thumbnail tho

[@cwill2127]

@@8lec_R yeah lmao it’s literally front and center in the thumbnail

[@8lec_R]

@@cwill2127 I don't think this was the thumbnail used when I commented

[@larryhinze1617]

But your room is untreated so the Neumann Condensers are off the table.

[@kesamek8537]

For anyone who cares or simply algorithm engagement: SM58 for streaming/podcasting I think is incredibly good, waaaaay better used this way than traditional stage/live role where I dislike it because boomy/nasal/dull. I find E835 with small eq to be fantastic, mine is used all the time. sE Electronics V7 no personality to me, that's a positive but also bland :-/ Rode Podmic can't argue, eq it and sounds great, I like the M1 also, Procaster sounds bland but works well enough, it needs eq to have some life. Blue Yeti is horrible all the time. AT shotgun microphone, I use the smallest one for gaming Discord it is amazingly good. Ok that's enough.

[@Anonymous-ti9pb]

"Blue Yeti is horrible all the time." Yesss lmfao 🤜🤛😂

[@InventorZahran]

@@Anonymous-ti9pbBlue Yeti is horrible when misused, which happens to be almost all the time.

[@KLMEntertainmentOfficial]

wow i instantly fell in love with the sound of the neumann kms105

[@ElvenSpellmaker]

I'm now torn, sE Electronics T2/4400a or KMS105... =S

[@MrBasically810]

It sounds so sexy right?

[@ElvenSpellmaker]

@@MrBasically810 It just runs rings around the awfully dark SM7B

[@MrBasically810]

@@ElvenSpellmaker The SM7B is an incredible microphone for what its meant to be. All arounder. but yes i believe it does.

[@ElvenSpellmaker]

@@MrBasically810 Each to their own I suppose, I really hate the SM7B and rarely find a recording I can stomach much.

[@RadioTrama]

I'm a brazilian podcaster and just discovered this channel and loving it! Amazing job! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@tysondavid9531]

both Neumanns sound the best with your voice as soon as i heard the KMS i was blown away

[@jason_goldberg]

Great stuff as always Bandrew. I did a shootout with the SM7B and RE20 when I started my podcast about 5 years ago, and liked the RE20 more for my voice. I'm in a lightly treated room, so assumed a dynamic Mic would be my best choice. I probably did 250 hours of shows with the RE20 and thought they sounded great. When Covid hit, I started having to do a ton of video presentations, so started spending way too much money on Lavs, and I found that I hated them all (just too much reverb in my room), perhaps I was doing something wrong. In desperation I procured a MKH416 to boom for my videos. It sounded so great, I started using it for my podcasts too. Despite being a condenser it picks up way less room room tone than my RE20. For my voice I like the sound better, and my recordings are much quieter. I recognize it's an awkward price point, but I wonder if other podcasters should at least audition some kind of short shotgun?

[@RobVespa]

I just found your channel today and have been binge watching different videos. This was the lucky winner of my random "thanks". I'm trying to learn more about mics and this has been a wonderful crash course, although now my head may explode. All the best!

[@cortical1]

I agree that your voice sounds great on the KMS105, and I think it's absolutely phenomenal for both speaking and singing purposes. It just always sounds good, whether it's for a lone speaking voice in a podcast or for singing couched within a loud mix. I bounced from mic to mic before finally getting one of these, and I will never give it up. Worth every penny!

[@pablovio]

Hi, I feel impelled to write this because in the last years there's been a tendency to use shotgun mics in small rooms: If you listen to the video, the AT875r picks up a lot of room because by design it uses an interference tube to cancel the off axis sounds creating a very narrow polar patten, but that means that off axis pickup depends on on axis pickup and its differences. That's why the literature says that shotgun mics are not ideal for small or reverberant rooms (however well treated): if the off axis sound is similar to the on axis (I.E., the reflection of a voice on the walls of a room), the efficiency of the interference tube is reduced. Shotgun mics work best in outside situations where the off axis unwanted sounds are quite different from the on axis and you don't have near reflective surfaces . I'm not implying that there are any rules using microphones. I'm not even saying that the AT875r sounds bad in this video. At that distance direct sound is stronger than the reverberation, and if you or anybody watching the video feels it's right for the job, it really is. I just needed to show that I know something! thanks

[@CGamer76]

I use the Røde Podmic for myTwitch streams with a little EQ and I get so many comments on how crisp and clean it sounds. I did a ton of research before settling on it at the price point. I picked it up last year and your review of it was actually one of the reasons I grabbed it

[@larryhinze1617]

An SM58 sounds better than the Podmic. I sent mine BACK.

[@luu2511]

I love your vids, Podcastage i bought the MV7 because of your review. Keep the great work up!

[@kawingli]

14 people who don't have an idea of what this channel is all about. Keep it up Bandrew. Nice comparison! I love the E835, it brights up my voice very nicely.

[@miketype1each]

I've heard all down votes come from Australia.

[@BryanAguilarH]

Wow, the difference between the SM58 and the E835 is like night and day, I think the V7 is the most balanced between those two (I see what you did there), definitely sounds more natural and clear to my ears but the SM58 is the standard podcast sound that I've been listening to, I think I will go with the V7 thanks to the polar pattern and the sound it has. Great video, very helpful.

[@InventorZahran]

To my ears, the V7 seems to sound closer to an E835; bright and unmuffled, but without that harsh, loud sibilance of the 835. I don't want my voicccce to sssound like a sssnake every time I ssspeak into the microphone!

[@thebighg]

With your help, I bought my first microphone (Rode M2). Your tests are thorough and very helpful and without a doubt the best channel to review audio recording gear I have seen on youtube. Just wanted to thank you.

[@michaelac.griffin8874]

Your voice sounded smoother on the Neumann KMS 105. To my ears, anyway. Thanks for doing these - you’re fun, and I’m learning lots.

[@TheSnufking]

Last year I was looking to get into podcasting with friends and watched your videos. Listened multiple times the ones I liked the most and chose to go with the SM58. Now a little year later I can say that it was a good decision. I really like the sound profile of it. It gives the podcast sound-feel I want. It's also great at rejecting handling noise as I tend to do recordings in different locations on any comfortable seating available, so most of the time it's handheld. It also looks proper and neutral, no weird body design or colors. Also durability 110%

[@gkanai1400]

Beyerdynamic M201 TG gang represent! (Bought mine on Bandrew's recommendation and love it!)

[@MrMegaManM3]

The Neumann KMS sounds actually incredibly good

[@Podcastage]

Yeah it’s an incredible mic.

[@victorcoss2600]

I use it myself going into a Warm WA12 MKII going into a Lynx Hilo. My next mic upgrade is gonna be a TLM103, got friends that have them and they are a considerable upgrade.

[@bitecho2652]

@@Podcastage can you do a review on the maono au-pm421 usb mic

[@kesamek8537]

It does eh, very classy sound.

[@lionheartroar3104]

@@kesamek8537 I love the Neumann KMS model but prefer my TLM 103......superb!

[@jeopena315]

I found ur channel when I was looking for a cheap mic now I'm obsessed with microphones and love watching your vids on them

[@noahdowd]

Great video! I’ve been using the SM7b for awhile now and I definitely can’t complain. Would you ever consider doing a studio tour? I’d be interested to see the amazing collection of gear you’ve obtained over the years.

[@joeyoung3319]

So, this evening, I was in the Sweetwater complex sales floor section, checking out (surprise..?) new and used gear, and thought about buying a Shure M7B, but hesitated... and I'm glad I did. I already have a Shure SM58, Beta58a, a handful of SM57s and a seemingly more obscure EV N/D 767a, and decided I'd try them each connected to my RODEcaster Pro II, .. and catch up on KZbin reviews before unnecessarily dropping over $300 on an M7B. It's late now and I'll get to it tomorrow but THANK YOU for your PHENOMENAL reviews on these Shures... they all are so versatile. Keep up the terrific content, looking forward to more of your reviews.

[@benko7ab]

Nice one, have been going through your videos during my Covid-19 quarantine period and this is the first one where I’m starting to hear the sound differences. Maybe the virus also affected my hearing, anyway things are beginning to sound more distinguishable, cheers!

[@TheVoitokas]

The blue yeti part was spot on. I too have seen it used so wrongly. I bought it many many years ago and it still works well enough. Just gotta know where to position it correctly. And yeah it really needs a good stand and i'd argue a shockmount too because otherwise it will pickup all the damn vibrations.

[@Leovannn]

Can someone explain what it "AudioBoost"? Is it a software or a feature of something?

[@muchammadnurwibowo8255]

Choice for each tier: Intermediate: se V7 Professional: Beyerdynamic m201 tg God tier: Neumann kms 105 Question: why you prefer KMS 105 over Earthworks icon pro or sr314?

[@AdamFunk]

Funny, I actually liked the AT875R the best of everything you tested here - and I already have one that I haven't used in a while. I work mostly in film, and I find that the Røde NTG3 and NTG4+ blow the AudioTechnica out of the water when it comes to on-set shotgun mic performance... but I really, really dug the sound of the AudioTechnica when mic'd a few inches from your mouth in a quiet studio environment. Time to break that back out to use with my computer instead of my Blue Snowball, I think. Thanks for the unlikely help!

[@benshlanta]

I love the sound of that mic too, and I would totally use it if I had a well treated room.

[@Rod-Wheeler]

Great Video. Will be one of your most watched I predict.

[@deadrituals]

Since I got my Beyerdynamic M201, I tend to prefer it to the SM7B, it really works on some vocals and the hypercardioid pattern somehow seems to bring up the focus in the highs

[@muchammadnurwibowo8255]

Agree with m201!

[@marcboyer2845]

Hey hey Bandrew. Great stuff as always! Thank you. I actually loved the sound of the one you used in intro and outro... but did not mention.. haa.. is that the 640 or 840 I see there ? Thanks once again for taking the time do do these videos. You have helped me a lot.

[@Pabula]

Superb video, really amazing thanks for sharing. Really a surprise was the 875r, i like a lot but didnt know others highly regarded it.

[@LuteOfficial]

I'd be interested in the updated version of the USB Rode Podcaster, just to see how it has improved (if at all) over time. Kinda like your old Blue Snowball comparison!

[@paulf1557]

Neumann KMS105 sounds amazing!

[@AlkindyBoy]

Great video! Why the Shure MV7 was not included although it is quite popular right now? Is there a specific reason?

[@darikdatta]

I have a black RE20, it looks great and sounds great. The color change was a very nice improvement.

[@goosestuff2719]

The sequel I never thought I'd truly need. Tremendous video, Bandree!

[@MusicalKinetics]

Great video What do you think about the Zoom SSH6 as a Podcasting microphone. I've used it for a while along with the MXL 770 on my podcasts and they sounds really nice.

[@agambhasin]

I am so happy to see some of my favourite microphones in this video, especially the video starting with 58, and mentioning e835, Beta 58 & Pod, just loved it, however, out of all those, my preferred sequence of mics is ofc 58, Beta 58A, e835, V7 & Podmic. In the professional tier, the 201TG is fantastic, but the SM7B is the best of them all! People can get all pissed off on that, but thats just what i think, the RE20 is the absolute best, but i prefer the 7B more, and procaster, it just has a special place in my heart tbh, i love it on my voice personally. In the “I want to buy but can’t buy bcz i am poor” category, the U87 has it! Thankyou for doing this, its a great video as always brother, also i hope u r doing well and taking care of yourself dear brother. Much Love! God Bless!

[@hypnosecoachinghombach7517]

Thank you for this comparison! Personally I liked the Neumann KMS 105 best. What a sound! What I haven't found so far is a comparison between the Neumann KMS 105 and the Sennheiser e965. Perhaps that would be an interesting test for you too?

[@Cody_OConnell]

The Neumann KMS105 definitely sounded the best on your voice. Somehow super silky smooth in the top end. Pretty amazingly good tbh. Great vid, this helped me in my search

[@miketype1each]

At the risk of disclosing my economic status, the only microphone in this review that I own is the sE V7. Hands down, it's the best "on air" microphone I've tested. On a recent episode of HGTV's Home Town Takeover, Sheryl Crow held a benefit concert using none other than the V7. Truth be told, I kinda didn't like that mic at first, but it has become my favorite. Coupled with sE's DM1 Dynamite inline amp and an XLR/48V phantom power-capable portable recorder, I'd say it's the best option for live recording anywhere today.

[@davegraedon8236]

Great breakdown! Thanks for doing this, Bandrew. Fantastic stuff.

[@JimMcNicholas]

I loved a bunch of them. Yes NPR is always U87's. Podcastage, come for the info, stay for the laughs!

[@vasylsaftiuk1867]

@Podcastage thanks for video :) I saw you used a55m shock mount for sm58 (1:25). How good does it reject vibrations? Is it worth it or better buy "spider style" shock mount?

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

This earthling learned some stuff today! Thank you, Bandrew.

[@alejandroma1]

Why you did not put the blue ember on the budget mic? Do you think it is a bad mic? For the price I like it better than the podmic, hope you can give your point of view, thanks

[@00solman]

Totally respect your opinion, always. Nice option on the E835! I'm calling the "Sunny" from now on. Its so bright. I think the Blue Yeti makes my show sound much better relative to those shows that use it incorrectly. I dont have a Blue Yeti. I did but that was so long ago... I digress : ) I can't believe you did not include... Sorry I had to Take care.

[@FedeTango]

Hi! Which do you think is better for podcasting in an untreated room? Is it Shure SM-58 or the Sennheiser E-835? I would really appreciate your answer.

[@AWTechTuesday]

That AT875r was pretty impressive. Didn’t see that one coming.

[@timmypena241]

I bought the presonus PD-70 microphone the other day and I have to say it is really a great buy! I don’t think anyone would be sorry. It has the best proximity effect in my opinion. Not too boomy it adds just enough low end but does sound noticeably warmer.

[@amillimusic888]

Question: Money aside, what is the best USB microphone for recording vocal demos and voice overs? Looking for two mics something for A main track and. Second mic to record low end overlay on vocal Thanks !

[@ktanderson5035]

Enjoyed how you broke this down and which categories you included. I’m not an audio expert and this was very helpful. For the SMB7 - what’s a preamplifier? Why do you need it?

[@Podcastage]

A preamplifier is a device that takes a microphones output signal and makes it louder. There are big boxes that fill this role, but pretty much every USB Audio Interface has a microphone preamp built into it as well. Most audio interfaces from the $100 or $150 tier and up have very decent preamps.

[@mr-waffle341]

Amazing Video! You are my favourite KZbinr👍 I think my fav mic is the SM7b, because it's so smooth sounding!

[@sprEEEzy]

This electro voice is literally electro voice.

[@bigtbeats4918]

Jesss i really agree on the shure sm7b. It sounds good to listen too and doesent has all that high Sparkling. Sounds nice. I like your vid man :))

[@TheVagineWhisperer]

My notes as I was listening (intermediate tier): 58A too harsh, V7 smooth neutral, 58 too dark, e835 in your face bright, podmic a bit flat...lacking depth, blue yeti = tin can. Winner for me is the sE V7. The KMS105 is awesome but the Neumann tax is hard to digest. EV RE-20 is what I'd like to buy one day. Amazing video, exactly what I wanted to see. Thank you! PS: Which Lewitt microphone are you using in this video? It doesn't sound that great in my opinion, a tad too bright for long listening period compared to the warmer SM7B.

[@Podcastage]

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[@UXXV]

Recently went SM7b and cloudlifter for my podcast thanks to your videos. Thank you.

[@taunbeddes7055]

I heard your voice on the KMS105, it was noticeably smooth, rich but full. It sounds like a great mic on your voice.

[@EmDzei]

I’ve been watching your channel for over a month and a half now, as well as reviews from others, but mostly yours. I was already ending up with a dynamic microphone, but noises from the table, the arm, or the mic itself made me undo the thought. I ordered a T.Bone SC 440 USB, but I couldn't scream at it. I returned it immediately. You have the optimal conditions there, ie you know what programs come with the microphone, or you can connect the dynamic microphone first to the amplifier and then to the mixer and then to the computer. This information is behind the stone in the videos of the critics. All I know is that Logitech Blue Yet and Elgato Wave 1 and 3 get included with the program. You are missing one product group reviews completely, i.e. lavalier microphones / button microphones. These can be seen, for example, in news programs with journalists and weather forecasters. I think their voice is good. But are they good? I’m picking up a microphone myself for gaming/ streaming and by no means would I want the loons to be behind the microphone or for the microphone to obscure my visibility. There are REALLY little information about lavalier/ button microphones anywhere. Or what software comes with microfones, or do I need them at all..

[@jegantdragoch.7088]

just a quick question which one to pick for mix of voice over and live music recording? Beyerdynamic M201 TG maybe and should I add a pop filter as well? or might as well and should help any microphone i suppose right? or vs the Audio Technica AT875r that seems to be "advertised" for video work as well? so BIG IF I can use one for run and gun video audio recording where i just pull the mic out from the computer to use with my camera then which one would I use? thank you

[@JC-by5fn]

hey late to the party but what audio technica shock mount did you use for the beyerdynamic m201 tg, thinking of picking it up for my live streaming (twitch) as an upgrade from my rode podmic

[@ishaansaxena06]

hello sir, I really love your reviews. I want a suggestion because I think you are the best for suggesting this. Currently I have a BM - 800 or Neewer NW - 700 microphone and there is a lot of background hiss with a cheap usb soundcard. I want to upgrade so should I buy the Focusrite scarlett solo and use it with nw - 700 or I should buy M audio M track solo and AKG - P120 ? PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTION

[@GregorMima]

Omg my fav youtuber recommends my good ol AT875 lol what's happening 😁.. Week after Curtis tested it haha.. BTW considered for podcasting and discord the Shure 57A with Julians 7B EQ setting...

[@AlainLafleche1]

Hi! would be great to have a review of the Russian Oktava stéréo MK-012 microphone with Hypercardioid capsule.

[@TileMoney]

Do you need a preamp with the SM58? I use a Rodecaster Pro. Thanks!

[@RC534]

I have been viewing your videos for some time now but this is the first time I'm listening to the audio via the website as you mentioned here (again). What have I been missing...?! YT really messes with the audio suddenly the differences between different mics become very very clear!

[@MichaelW.1980]

As overkill this video was, I still cannot help but being completely blown away by the amount of information I got. Also, it made me realize, how subjective the topic of rating microphone sound is. I personally, prefer the Shure Beta 58A and therefore- by extent - the Shure SM7B sound over the RØDE Procaster. And as for noise rejection… well.. I stopped looking for better microphones on the singing microphones, as the Shure Beta 58A might reveal. But enough rambling - thank you so much for this awesome comparison!

[@JohannesLabusch]

Weird niche tip: The Neumann KSM105 sounds gorgeous on acoustic guitar. Don't aim it directly at the soundhole.

[@carsonbrooke7810]

@podcastage what stand are you using for the Sennheiser E835?

[@nobodyhaslogin]

Waddled away to buy all the god tier mics because My podcast deserves the best only! (I hope everyone realizes that I am joking)

[@thorssensgamesNCC1701]

The 58A's sound jumped out at me, gently but noticeably. And I liked the way it sounds.

[@keeprollingwithjakebriggs2519]

Hey brother I use the Rode Podcaster for podcasts over the internet and I use the Rode Procaster for in person. I love your breakdowns of gear and now I’m spewing I use the Podcaster and now conflicted of what I should do 💸🤔

[@acousticmahi6660]

Hello sir. Which mic is best for me for singing and playing guitar considering I dont need to use softwares to edit videos but taking files straight away from computer after my recordings.

[@drewbrown7140]

I realize I'm 2 years late on this, but I would add a couple Earthworks mics on my list - the Icon Pro and the Ethos. Love the Ethos for podcasts and audiobooks. Also, with the hand held stylings, the Blue Encore 300 (discounted). Yes, they're no longer made, but they are great condenser mics for spoken word productions and podcasts. All of these should be used with a pop filter. For those who don't like the Ethos, try removing the provided pop filter and it opens up quite dramatically. As always, great video.

[@Podcastage]

I don't think the ethos was out when I made this video otherwise it would have been on the list. It's a GREAT microphone. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it.

[@davidhasbrouck7948]

Was the Neumann TLM 102 on your radar for this. One of the few mid range mics from Neumann. I know it's not great without a treated room but I have seen broadcasters using it plenty.

[@lionheartroar3104]

I have it and it sounds great in a room full of padded furniture

[@mgrijalva93]

I’m curious, between the Sennheiser e845 (supercardioid version) and the se Electronics V7, which one do you prefer?

[@alexkubik1442]

This was awesome. I would have liked to see Earthwqorks Icons in the pro, and the sr314 or Sv33 in the god-tier, and maybe the AEA KU5A in the god-tier, since your review was so glowing.

[@bebafb6965]

the only issue i faced that your voice is good in all of them :) .. i loved the shure Beta + Audio technica. And if you please make a video for both of these mics how to connect them and if we really need and intreface for them , something for beginners.

[@DWHarper62]

Sounds like the SM7B is the way to go... Can you recommend a good XLR to USB cable, so I can hook up to my computer?....

[@lavrodem]

No grounding electricity in my house :// Rode Podmic If I buy a Rode Podmic, do I have noise problems? I have a lot of noise problems in condenser microphones...Rodmic is a dynamic microphone, would there be noise problems?

[@tomaurnhammer7597]

Great choice, Bandrew. Greetings from Nuremberg, Germany. How about adding the Oktava MK 012 Movie Set ?

[@BoomInTheSky]

I picked up the RE-20 when it was on sale last month and love it but I think I need something like a cloud lifter since it is so power hungry

[@BoomInTheSky]

Ended up getting the Triton Fethead and it works like a charm

[@techmed-rainer]

Thank you for this nice overview. I know, you cannot throw in every microphone, but personally I missed the Sennheiser MK4, which doesn't have any major flaws, sounds really good and all this at a reasonable price point.

[@tommyferraz3154]

There's a mic that you said you absolutely loved in your review, which I don't see mentioned around often, the Rode M2. I know this list cannot be infinite and you needed to limit the number of options, but... What would be the main reason for not including it in this list? (I think you compared it with the KMS105, right?) Thanks for your amazing reviews!

[@Angelo-vb6dg]

The 58 and the 58A sound so lovely. I think they're both the best, then the V7.

[@TransplantHelper]

The at875r is the best mic I’ve ever owned. I sold it to get another microphone and I’ve probably bought 15 mics since and never been as happy as I was with the 875r

[@Podcastage]

The 875r really is a great sounding mic.

[@MrDylanMitchell]

I've been using the Rode Procaster Mic for a while with a RoXdon HPF-1 Metal Pop Filter. Spoken word and voice-over sound great. I have mine connected through an Audient iD4 MKI, there's enough gain for the mic but I found it sounded better when I added a Fethead and dialed the gain down a little bit. If you are on top of the mic it sounds really good and a Fethead or Cloudlifter isn't necessary. With the mic a few inches away the extra gain helps. Not in the same league as the SMB7, RE20, PR40 broadcast mics but a huge step up from the ATR 2100 X USB mic I started out with. Combined with a good USB interface, this mic can sound very good. I also use the mic and iD4 for video conferencing. Used with headphones and original audio enable in Zoom I'm told I sound a lot better and I can use the iD4 mix monitor to hear myself talk and monitor my voice. The RoXdon is an insanely expensive Metal Pop but it has a nice compact shape and looks good on camera. Stedman 101 or most foam pop filters would work just as well. Roxdon at Zenpro and BSW's pop filters are made for the RE20 and PR40 but also fit the Procaster almost perfectly. If you were going to get in trouble with KZbin it probably would have been from the original 2016 review: ....all-metal construction, you could probably beat someone to death and it would still work...

[@HandmadeDarcy]

YES! So good to hear someone explaining why Blue Yetis are ruining podcasting. 😊

[@GGTanishk]

How does the re320 fare up against these microphones? Like what tier will it be in? Cuz I was thinking of buying it

[@osvaldodomingos9041]

Hi Bandrew, not related to the video, but i see some studios using the mic upside down, can you ans/explain/test if does it makes the sound better or if it does affect the sound in some way, and if its ok to use or if its better to avoid. Thank you. Btw: i am subscribed to the channel, always hit like and love your videos.

[@hahnsshin]

As long as the distance from the source is the same from the capsule of the microphone and the source sound is hitting the address end of the mic in the same direction as other orientations, having it upside down or horizontal/sideways doesn't do anything to the sound profile.

[@osvaldodomingos9041]

@@hahnsshin yes. But we definetly need to test this, to clear the doubts.

[@gallivantingfox9337]

I've heard that having your mic hang down can help with plosives due to the angle the air leaves your mouth and the angle the mic is set at. In my personal experience, I've also found that I bump it less when I gesture with my hands, compared to when I have it right-side up and coming towards me from below.

[@osvaldodomingos9041]

@@gallivantingfox9337 thank you. Thats a fair point.

[@thestingyham1188]

When I add a little compression, I find my sibilance grows a bit. Would that slightly dark SM58 come to life in the Goldilocks sibilant range for someone like me? I am curious. I had the SM57 and it was harshly sibilant on me, even with the presidential mic pop filter from Shure.

[@CousinRoysCorner]

Any reason the Elgato Wave 3 isn't here? Every1 seems to say the extra functionality is what puts it above the rest. thanks

[@hasmi_hashim]

I has been watching this channel since he young... greats reviews!

[@Kyushu79]

Thank you for the review. Could you advise a mic for podcasting, twitch streaming (keyboard mashing), voice over mic that I can keep Out of Frame?

[@setsuna04]

Hello! I am Japanese. Your video is very helpful for me to buy a microphone! I'm looking forward to your video every day! I'm sorry in poor English　lol

[@yourneighborhoodfbi7518]

Ooo, there are some nice choices here. My sister and mom have been trying to convince me out of making a hasty choice (I really wanted to spend my money on a sm7b before going away to college LMAO, but now I'm too broke to), so this video was quite helpful. I was hesitant on buying the Podmic since I think it sounds a little *too* open, but the AT875R sounds a bit warmer. I think I've found my choice, especially since I want to go into voicework and do a bit of streaming. Thanks for the help, cheers! :D

[@Podcastage]

You're very welcome. I'm glad that the video helped you save some money. I hope school is going well and you're having a good time with streaming and voice over when you're not studying.

[@Mr_Soleo]

I've tried plenty in the ~100 range and I keep coming back to the Shure SM57 with the A81WS Wind Screen because it just does a wonderful job at being an easier to power Shure SM7b. I prefer it over the SM58 and I've also found that I prefer the Beta 57a over the Beta 58a for vocals because you can get closer to the capsule for those times where you want to lean into the proximity effect.

[@OliverWoodphotography]

I've always liked the M201 and think it sounded very smooth in this demo. It was a standard studio Mike in BBC radio for several decades so they must be good.