14 Mics, 1 Guitar - Cheap vs Expensive - What do YOU think?

I've been testing 14 mic configurations valued from $49 to $1595. Have a listen, and tell me which YOU prefer!
🎤 MICROPHONES USED
1. Behringer C-2 (Pair)
Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/qn9dmN
Thomann: www.thomann.de/intl/behringer...
Amazon: amzn.to/3b3Ztvw
2. Shure SM57
Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/G7vj6
Thomann: www.thomann.de/intl/shure_sm5...
Amazon: amzn.to/3cH1q1g
3. Audio-Technica AT2020
Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/jYvWb
Thomann: www.thomann.de/intl/audio_tec...
Amazon: Audio-Technica AT2020
4. Rode NT5-S
Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/QOL1Ax
Thomann: www.thomann.de/intl/rode_nt_5...
Amazon: amzn.to/3PNGFj6
5. Rode NT1-A
Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/xY793
Thomann: www.thomann.de/intl/rode_nt1a...
Amazon: amzn.to/3vcorQ3
6. Shure SM7B
Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/0JJvK3
Thomann: www.thomann.de/intl/shure_sm_...
Amazon: amzn.to/3b1ZwYY
7. Rode NT5 (Pair)
Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/5oVbo
Thomann: www.thomann.de/intl/rode_nt_5...
8. Austrian Audio CC8
Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/Jr0D6a
Thomann: www.thomann.de/intl/austrian_...
9. sE Electronics VR2 Ribbon
Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/P0EGRN
Thomann: www.thomann.de/intl/se_electr...
10. Neumann KM 184
Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/kjEd93
Thomann: www.thomann.de/intl/neumann_k...
Amazon: amzn.to/3S49ucX
11. Austrian Audio CC8 (Pair)
Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/Zd1gG1
Thomann: www.thomann.de/intl/austrian_...
12. AKG C414 XLII
Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/x9Zy2O
Thomann: www.thomann.de/intl/akg_c414_...
Amazon: amzn.to/3OzMiA8
13. Neumann KM 184 + sE Electronics VR2 Ribbon
Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/kjEd93
Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/P0EGRN
Thomann: www.thomann.de/intl/neumann_k...
Thomann: www.thomann.de/intl/se_electr...
14. Neumann KM 184 (Pair)
Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/x9adrd
Thomann: www.thomann.de/intl/neumann_k...
Amazon: amzn.to/3zaoZr5
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📖 CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:45 Behringer C-2 (Pair)
01:02 Shure SM57
01:19 Audio-Technica AT2020
01:35 Rode NT5-S
01:52 Rode NT1-A
02:13 Shure SM7B
02:30 Rode NT5 (Pair)
02:46 Austrian Audio CC8
03:03 sE Electronics VR2 Ribbon
03:20 Neumann KM 184
03:36 Austrian Audio CC8 (Pair)
03:57 AKG C414 XLII
04:14 Neumann KM 184 + sE Electronics VR2 Ribbon
04:31 Neumann KM 184 (Pair)
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[@user-ql3lh4fv5x]

Every gear comparison should be done this way

[@anhellehna6858]

How amazing that you are playing throughout the whole video without any articulation changes, so we can just hear the tonal differences of the microphones. I don't even mention the levels. Basically, I wonder how you played every take almost perfectly identical like the one before, whilst interchanging microphones each time and setting them up. Surely, I want to emphasise your consistency at playing guitar like this over a bis amount of time. I totally appreciate your work. Just an amazing comparison video!! I don't think that I can find any better one out there. :)

[@philipalvarez8833]

Great work, as usual! I thought your editing with this video was fantastic, blending in each tone so you can REALLY hear the difference. Sometimes you hear mic comparison videos and the different samples aren't really back-to-back so it's a little harder to hear the subtle differences.

[@jimfogle184]

One of the best microphone comparison videos I've seen. The chapters help compare like against like; for example ribbon against ribbon or stereo pair against stereo pair. Way to go Mike!

[@DDIII3]

Nice work Mike. I really enjoyed jumping between samples. Very helpful.

[@jeffkautz2509]

This is the best guitar mic comparison video out there. Thanks Mike! I second the motion on an available download of the audio so we can hear what it sounds like before KZbin gets ahold of it.

[@rickrockzyootoob]

Great job, Mikey! The takeaways for me were the improvement that the Behringer mics had over the cam mic, and the ribbon mic was really good, too.

[@george1lennon]

Excellent comparison 👏 The Neumann KM184 pair was my favorite.

[@CreativeSauce]

Thank you!

[@tete1805]

Very interesting video! I can't imagine the possibilities when combining some of them, that must be epic!

[@Mspfitness]

One of the best mic comparisons on Acoustic Guitar out there! I have a matched pair of CC8's and LOVE THEM, along with the sE-VR2. I've used X/Y CC's as well as the VR + CC and they work wonderfully.

[@helmutczernik]

it was a wonderful video. the comparison was also very interesting. what i missed was the XY from the SM57, as i think it would have been only fair and would have better represented the dynamic range that the mic can record. i also find the house brand from thomann, the t. bone SC 140, to be a good choice in the cheapest range. bone SC 140, a good choice. unfortunately, my favourites were not featured in the video, the soyuz 013 FET and the schoeps CMC 6 and the MK 2H capsules. yes, these two mics are not of the cheap variety, but worthy of attention in studio use. i'm already curious about what the next video will be and look forward to it.

[@brownpunk1794]

Great vid..no bs intro and yapping❤

[@themouthorganizer6212]

Really helpful and clear shootout - thanks Mike. I left thinking the Behringers punched way above their weight.

[@CreativeSauce]

True Graham

[@nodaysback8390]

The SM7-B sounded surprisingly nice! If you try taking off the foam cover, it might sound even better with a bit more detail. You could also try engaging the hi-pass switch and you might have the Winner there!

[@keithferris9574]

Love the SE ribbon and the 414

[@F21012013R]

I have a few AT 2020's in use. It is a very versatile microphone. Choir, acoustic guitar, overhead on drums. It never lets you down.

[@67Stu]

Excellent demo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@derekfromtauranga6012]

Love your finger style sound of that track. Could listen to that all day. All mics sound good but have slightly different flavours. I use a sm57 or cad GXL1200 condensor mic on my acoustics. The sm57 is a slightly thinner sound while the CAD is warmer. I sometimes record with both mics together and pan hard left and right. 😀

[@TheoDahlemPickups]

Wow!!! I am surprised about how well the ol' SM57 sounds. Very focused.

[@thereverendsam413]

I use condensers, but I never go to a gig without a 57 as backup

[@karjur78]

Great review! Thanks

[@sunnyboner676]

Brilliant comparison! I wanted to record low budget instruments such as the ones sometimes featured on the Stories music channel here on KZbin. Initially, I wanted to go low-fi all the way including the mic’s but decided to get a pair of Austrian Audio CC8 after watching this video! Now, I’ll be recording cheap guitars with mic’s that are worth more 😂

[@stevesilva6478]

Stereo mic'g definitely add spaciousness to the sound. Before getting beyond halfway through, I remained impressed with the Shure SM57 dynamic mic. I have only ever recorded with these and have been happy with the results. However, once you compare that sound to the higher end mics, the SM57 begins to sound "thin". Thanks for the effort to do this comparison.

[@TitusOates]

Top video. The Neumann pair sounded clearer and more acoustic, however, I will be sticking with my Sm57 and AT2020 which were at least on par with some of the more expensive mics.

[@jeramym9506]

solid budget combo!

[@claudebourguignon7505]

Hi Mike, love what you"re doing. Regardless of the price, my first choice would be the pair of Neuman KM 184 (but would I pay for it ?), my second choice is the SM57. Great idea to compare these mikes.

[@SimonWellsthephotographer]

One of the best comparison vids I seen. I guess the answer is taste. Some sweet some savoury. But... creatively all useful.

[@CreativeSauce]

Glad you liked it!

[@amaharemix]

super great!! thank you!

[@alanhaynes418]

My personal favourite for acoustic guitar is the AKG c414 XL11 - which is why I bought one. It's also amazing on just about everything else too. I tried the Austrian Audio OC818 as well - but it was just too 'tubby' in the lower midrange, and a shelving low-cut simply didn't rectify that. Don't get me wrong, it's a great mic - but I definitely preferred the sound of the 414.

[@dkijc]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks this. I have a pair of xlii and wanted to give a pair of OC818 try and see if I should sell my xlii. But to my ears the oc818 sounds a bit scooped in the lower mid. I would hardly call it "flat/smooth". But I'm trying to decide if that is true or it's because I'm just used to and prefer the xlii' sheen at the top. Haha. The dual output is tempting tho!! Especially for m/s technique having one mic to capture both L/R stereo image is pretty darn cool.

[@MarsCapone]

Very useful demo guys. Would appreciate some pick work next time to hear how the percussives fare

[@Jay.P.Phillips]

The best for last :-) Neumann KM 184 is a clear winner. Imo, it's well worth the price. So natural and great sounding on all frequencies. But the Behringer wasn't too bad either!

[@ChannelJoseph]

The Keumann KM 184 was my favorite sounding but way out of my budget. The pair of Rode NT5s was my second favorite and closer to what I could afford. Thanks for the video.

[@Terminalbeats]

My favorite was the Behringer! Shocking. I'd just add a little low/mid with an eq.

[@julesalexander2583]

I'm surprised at how, well, good they all sound. It seems more a matter of taste than better or worse except for the Behringer's noise floor. Quite honestly, I've never seen or heard a Behringer anything that didn't have some sort of issues with it. Thanks for this comparison! I'm using an ancient pair of Insignia bluetooth cans which seem to work astoundingly well. They are my goto, down-and-dirty listening cans. Very clearly distinguising between all of the mikes.

[@ertatta]

Also proves that recording a solo instrument really benefits from a stereo pair of mics. Definitely prefer small diaphragm as they actually sound warmer yet more detailed at the same time. Would’ve liked to hear the 414’s as a pair in XY. Overall I’d say my favorite was the Austrian Audio matched pair!

[@christianboddum8783]

The Austrian audio pair did very well, the Neumanns at end were nice as well ;-)

[@CreativeSauce]

Agree, and both very different.

[@jeffbridges6110]

Hard to beat the C-2 pair for price and sound. Those are also great on cymbals and rack toms.

[@BadBonsai1]

Vielen herzlichen Dank für diesen wundervollen Vergleich. Ich werde mir zwei Neumänner zulegen, das KM184 ist einfach wunderbar.

[@joibjalla]

I seem to like the stereo pairs of small condenser mics the most. CC8 and KM184 sounded great but the Rode NT5 also! I also loved the ribbon VR2 and KM184 combo.

[@kaushalsuvarna5156]

Same

[@ertatta]

The sdc & ribbon combo didn’t come close to sounding as open and transparent as the SDC stereo pairs.

[@stupendousmusic4190]

Including the Beyerdynamic MC 930 here would hav given the Neumann KM 184 a run for the money. Very nice demo👍🏻👍🏻

[@charleshuguley9323]

Hard to compare, but one thing that struck me was how well the Behringer compared to much more expensive mics.

[@CreativeSauce]

I have to agree. For someone on little budget, its a no brainer. However, I must say, the noise level when not playing was noticeable.

[@JBrm]

@@CreativeSauce Even when playing. And that quickly becomes a real problem when you add EQ and compression. And ofc when you record more quiet sources. Nonetheless, it doesn't sound bad in solo :)

[@nightmareinyourdreams8821]

Yeah but actually when you upgrade to better tier mic you get soooo much More cleaner Voice that everyone needs but still as a Guy Who has family and is on an average salary ATM, The cost of an actual good mic Is honestly way over My head Even tho i want to upload stuff at somepoint, The actually sounding better mic Is at same price range than like My TV or half My car i'm using. Appreciate all The effort you made making this video. Makes me realise stuff better, you just cant pick something cheap for Recording and expect IT to sound amazing

[@erickr7888]

This was great.. I would love to see a video of your top 3 from this list

[@ftlaud911]

Nicely done comparison. The winners were CC8, 414, and 184's. Personally went with a pair of used 184's. Buy once and cry once!! I love em and happy with my choice. Did hurt pressing that cart button. The next level mics were way too much $$ for me to justify. The 184's were already a stretch for me.

[@Want0nS0up]

Agree. The CC8 was a beautiful tone.

[@michaelkatgerman168]

Nice video Mike . 1: Rode NT5 (Pair) 2: Behringer C-2 (Pair) 🤔🤔

[@mikesmith1290]

I just bought the Rode NT5 Pair.glad to see how it sounds compared to everything else. I’m really surprised by the Behringer though!!

[@His0wnFoot]

I also ordered one NT5-S, I think it's one of the best I've heard in this price range

[@pedrofialhodejesus-artist]

My favourite is the Neumann KM184. It's, by far, the best sounding on its own and it sounds great when paired - it's very distinctive. Awesome mic. Is it worth the price tag? Yes, if one can afford it, definitely yes. Having said that, the Shure SM57 sounds great across the guitar's frequency spectrum, very balanced, but has very little detail in comparison. It would be my second choice from the set.

[@sausage5849]

Just gotta say it like Jerry Seinfeld does 🙂

[@Angus_Macgregor]

I was surprised at how good the cheap pair of Beringer were. But I was also surprised at the three Rode NT1A, which didn't seem to have the clarity I was expecting from such a renowned budget mic. Then again, I guess it may be a good all round mic and just not ideal for guitar. I believe that it is known for its lack of inherent noise? A question I would like to ask though is, how much of the tonal difference between these could be levelled with good EQ? Thanks for the comparison!

[@WayofJesusOCC]

Hey Mike, thumbs up. reading the comments so far it proves the fact you please everybody. I guess peeps use different headphones speakers and get different results. I was just usig my normal laptop and the everyday wireless jbls. I could have gone to my studio and used the studio phones. I'm lazy at times. Tha said I heard much differnce between most of them, only thing stood out to me was a lack of bass punch. there were frequesies on a cojuple that just irritated. kind of like I always get in my stuff haha. you just did a basic setup to show people differenc so I am sure you could have maxed each to get better sounds. That said I ask doe it matter asking is basic sounds compair well. I mean would not a comparison the the best achievable sound be more useful. This however would be an unrealistic goal as once again each has dofferent equipment and in reality a different idea of what the best sound is. Kinda make the point of the video meaningless yet its so entertaining. I dont know how many options you could have added. I dont know if different guitars could have changed the results. so many vairbles. so many options. I have mics you did not use as others mentioned. I will never have some you have. and the sond I look for not being able to achieve is based on recordings done in studios and mastered by the best. Then you have the options on modelers attempting to tell your sm57 its a royer ribbon. room shape and accoustics. seems no two people will ever get the same sound. I think that those people who basically said they were all except the camera useable were very correct. Who was the famous jazz guy who used a stella plywood twelve string? I am sure the sound was not great but he made it his. same with the mics or anything. The real question is can you make what you have yours? Mike you make the vidoes yours.

[@mlwsf]

I really like the Ribbon.

[@giggitygiggity5002]

I’m pretty sure the active part of the vr2 ribbon mic is only to boost signal and has nothing to do with its frequency response. The VR1 has pretty much the same frequency response curve.

[@HowardBaileyMusic]

I have some super cheap mics all the way up to my Shure KSM-32 which cost me around $750. Sometimes a cheap $20 narrow band lavalier mic is all you need to slot into a gap in the mix.

[@lloydbland5402]

In the double mic setup, what is (are?) the mic holders called, and how much do they cost??

[@eshortsax]

Another video I didn’t know I needed 😊

[@CreativeSauce]

:)

[@peteandpuy]

You're right. Are $1500 mics worth it? No.

[@RocknRollkat]

@@peteandpuy Right. Until you NEED 'em. That's why real studios have 'em.

[@christianboddum8783]

I've heard good sounds on acoustic from the NT-1A, a tad too sibilant on vocals but just right for acoustic guitar FWIW

[@CreativeSauce]

Yes, for a mic known for its brightness, I felt some others were more harsh than the N T1-A

[@iamtorrego]

Would have loved to listen to ML2 in there.

[@addickkelders2265]

Km184. Also liked the Austrian Mics

[@danylatulippe]

I look mainly for pairs. I find the 2 in the middle (NT5 and CC8) to be very boxy. The KM184 sounds very natural, but it has a little too much bass for my taste (which can probably be corrected with an EQ). As for the C-2 (the cheapest one), It would probably be my favorite if it had a bass to go with it as it sounds a bit thin, but otherwise very natural.

[@josefweisleitner2559]

the cc8 might be the most natural microphone in this lineup with plenty of headroom for EQing without losing detail and quality.

[@Harrysound]

The berhinger sounded good , not enough low mid i think though. Different placement would help

[@phuzbrain]

I like the AKG 414 the best.

[@PowRKord]

Hello. I'm replying in this recent vid comments section so you'll see it. I'm actually referencing "How To Program Drum Patterns" which was uploaded Aug 25, 2021. The below is posted there; included it here too for your quick read. Great info! If I may bring to your attention though, there is something 'overlooked / missing' in your beginner's tutorials (for noobs to Cakewalk / DAWs in general, such as myself,) that probably seem so second nature to yourself and others to not bear mentioning, but they very much do need mentioned. I'm talking about the basic on-screen keyboard/touchpad/mouse commands that meaes stuff happen. For example, near the end of this vid you made drumbeats disappear. How did you do it? Was it right click > enter? Was it double click on that piece of info and it was an automatic delete? Was it a keyboard command? What?? Same thing with a track. I got rid of all the info in a guitar track but have no idea how to 'eliminate' that track. Is there a trash can it can be dragged to or is it as simple as right click > delete? I don't know, and I can't seem to find answers in documentation. How did you / does one mark beginning and end to a section so it can be copied-and-pasted? And is there more than one way to do it? It's little things like these that seem to get glossed over in the tutorials. And that makes me feel like I should somehow already know this stuff. But I don't know it, which in turn translates to frustration and loads of wasted time, which makes me want to bag this whole thing and keep recording on tape / in analog. What I'm asking is for basic commands help from the get-go. The Cakewalk documentation "might" be ok, but since they've stopped showing the icons and in-documentation examples (the boxes are still there but show no information within) it's all pretty useless for us Average Joes / Josies. Would appreciate your consideration in future tutorials (or maybe a vid on basic commands alone,) thanks. BandLab's lack of examples in Cakewalk documentation is making learning the DAW wayyy harder than necessary. It reminds me of an indicator of what a lot of companies do when a big change is a-comin' -- such as downsizing, the closing of a division, being bought out or going under for examples. To me it doesn't make sense to continue releasing updates yet not updating the examples portion of documentation. Feels like keeping old users happy while discouraging new users. Regardless, through omission it's made things noob difficult for that reason alone.

[@boomboxbadboy1]

Sorry for my ignorance…how is the reverb set? I’m clueless..

[@bignapa1524]

what microphone stand were you using for recording with 2 mics?

[@rionvalet]

oh now there's a white at2020.. nicee

[@24hrMusic]

Have you ever tried to use a pair of NT1a in an X pattern? I think you will find it is surprisingly similar to using a pair of Neumann KM184.

[@24hrMusic]

by X pattern, I mean focusing the diaphragms in an X...

[@CreativeSauce]

Will try at some point thanks !

[@robertsaca3512]

The pair of Rode NT5's siunded best.

[@mikethompson8737]

Hey Mike how about letting us download the audio file so we can listen to him in our own Studio

[@CreativeSauce]

Good idea - I shall work on that tomorrow :)

[@denismth]

But I wish you put a comparison for mobile phones audio recording quality. Which mobile phone records the best audio ?

[@HosuHo]

sm57 is just amazing at that price

[@kaushalsuvarna5156]

Which sound was most accurate of the guitar as per your experience with it?

[@lawrencerasmus]

The first ribbon took away the third string twang , good thing

[@ramabay]

Listening only on Laptop Speakers I light the SM57 most.

[@keithlane4705]

Awsome use of chapter feature, couldn't tell anything from the shure upwards, not sure if thats youtube messing with the end result .. or I need better ears

[@CreativeSauce]

Cheers Keith. Make sure you listen on decent headphones or monitors :)

[@Cloud-xw8nk]

Very cool video but my main takeaway from it is how much I dislike that honky Taylor guitar sound (I'm assuming it's a Taylor lol).

[@TheOutpostdaily]

I like so much these kind of comparison!! Many thanks for your nicely do job. I listen them with iLoud micro monitor in a semi-treated studio room. Sony mdr7506 and AirPods Pro With your preamp is very difficult to get a real winner, they all sounds nice and warm. With a bit of work in DAW they maybe sounds very similar. - [ ] Behringer sounds unload at mid and low mid freq, not so much wide sound - [ ] SM57 weird on mid and lacks of definition on high, but hey not bad! - [ ] AT2020 strangely good but little untrue on mid high, maybe closer to the guitar body than the neck? - [ ] Røde nt5 single very nice, it's like Neumann but without that all around freq definition - [ ] NT1 sounds muddy - [ ] SM7 nasal and matt - [ ] Røde nt5 pair just perfect price/value but too much definition on mid high - [ ] AAcc8 maybe is superb but I think I will spend too much time on EQing, very warm rec though - [ ] SE ribbon I would use it for room rec, - [ ] Neumann KM184 sounds just beautiful - [ ] AACC8 is a workable result I like it - [ ] AKG 414 It has a special place in my heart so I can't be neutral on that but sounds nice enough, - [ ] Experiment with ribbon and neumann nahhh not fine for me bass freq and mid high/high are unbounded, too much room. - [ ] Pair of neumann wins they sound amazing for me.

[@TheMrZoll]

Of the more expensive mics I preferred the Austrian Audio CC8, but the Behringer C-2 was good enough for me and fits in my budget. In the '80's I bought a pair of Behringers. They are still working fine and all I need.

[@ruiserraemoura]

Although I prefer the two KM184s, one thing's for sure: they're not 32 times better than the two C2s; only their price is.

[@CreativeSauce]

Yup, diminishing returns :)

[@JeffSherlock]

Each guitar, cheap or expensive, will produce its own voice. Any guitar may be the best for a part.

[@francescogaravaglia]

I'm Surprise by beringer, not so bad. Audiotechnica seems a good choice fornlow budget, even i prefer classic akg

[@francescogaravaglia]

@Creative Sauce Is there any reason ti exclude akg micrphone for low budget ones?

[@arisdiamantis]

Audio Technica was interesting, it will deliver and get the job done. But for me it's always Neumann. If you can afford 'em just get them. You can rely on them with just about anything.

[@timothythomasmusic777]

The all around sounds of each mic was really nice. The higher end mics, to me, sounded the same as the mid priced. I particularly liked the Austrian Audio cc8 at 479. It seemed to more tone then then lower prices mics, but hunt in there with the big boys. That being said, the audio Technica at2020 sounded pretty incredible for the price.

[@mabelem3618]

what makes it difficult is the micplacement that doesnt seem to be exactly the same...

[@peteandpuy]

I own two of these. I don't hear any real difference. Posibly slightly clearer in the high price range. I got to the end of the video and wanted to learn more about #1 $49 features. Thanks

[@CreativeSauce]

Oh, which two?

[@keithferris9574]

I own the Behringer C-2 pair, and they are a no-brainer. They do have low output, which leaves them a little noisy at a proper gain setting, but I have recorded an acoustic in xy and they sound very good. They have a hpf, and a pad. It's crazy not to get them at the price. They also come with a stereo bar.

[@peteandpuy]

@@CreativeSauce The Shure SM57 and the AT2020, relistening to everything again, I still can't find an appreciably difference. Do you have a clear winner?

[@astralaudio101]

Very inexpensive, especially in US $’s.. Excellent comparison. Some Shure’s would be excellent.. SM81 or KSM141’s.. 👍

[@denismth]

I like Behringer

[@nooneelseguy]

I actually liked the C-2's lack of bass. Less boomy sample than the rest.

[@assshakerstudios549]

Nueman 184's are best on this guitar, in this room for me, 2nd is the 414 and that's it for me. The only one's I'd use on this guitar in this room for solo work. And yeah having the right mic is soooo worth the money. Can save you years of work! Literally YEARS if you try making an album with crap gear you'll spend years trying to make it sound right with plugins. It will never work though so just give up and start over doing it the right way(meaning spend the money to have it tracked in a real studio!).

[@AAAeahadle]

I like nt5

[@maddoggydog69]

The KM184's sound sweet but worth $1550 more than the Behringers? Not for me. I think Behringer may be selling quite a few of those 😀 I have the AT2020 and it's Okay. I've often thought about buying a more expensive mic but when I watch these comparison videos I think , what's the point ? They aren't going to make me sound like Robert Plant or Elton John anyway 🤣

[@CreativeSauce]

It's true, amazing performers can make mediocre gear sound amazing.

[@anatol1204]

The best shout-out i be seen but Schopes cm 6 ???

[@ertatta]

Schoeps would’ve trounced everything here! Those and the sennheiser mkh8000 series are probably the best SDC’s on the market.

[@dougkidder9069]

Opinion: $$$ difference doesn't equate to sound difference. Like my AT 4041s SC mics for this application - bought years ago.

[@soundknight]

Austrian Audio wins, very natural. Neumann is very flattering and processed.

[@music_creator_capable]

Hey!

[@jcpuga]

Behringer C-2 (Pair) = Neuman KM 184 (Pair) AT2020 = Neuman KM 184 Shure SM57 = C414XLII *Sound profiles sound similar IMO

[@L77kim77l]

Panda mathematics? 🐼

[@jcpuga]

@@L77kim77l Their sound profiles are similar.

[@L77kim77l]

@@jcpuga Ah that's what you meant...🤭have to re-hear this, thank you .

[@vladimirmaric1719]

The best mic is the one I can afford. So it is NT-1.

[@Resonance_Of_Life]

Well there really is no way we can truly compare these as they are all run through youtubes compression! I will say that I believe the cheap microphones can do a great job for most recordings. The high end may no doubt give better range and provide a overall better sound in a studio, but most people won't notice anything by the time they listen to it as they will probably only hear it on lower end equipment anyway! So unless you have money to burn and just want to show off how much you have, save your money !

[@Levi0011]

AT2020 ✅✅ is enough for producing very special work It's Your fingers who make good or bad voice not the microphone.

[@mcfek7575]

Different mics give difference in sound

[@TubhongLee]

I owned a SM57. Sure the winner goes to SM57. I like Neumann KM184 as well. Refer back to the price, SM57 is amazing and can be same quality to KM184. This makes SM57 slightly win.

[@garrodtucker638]

Even the cheapest mics are useable...unless you have plenty of money a 100 buck mic will do the job nicely....

[@CreativeSauce]

I agree. The cheapest are not going to 'ruin' a good song.

[@tasteapiana]

Mike, that Taylor is a nice guitar but 12-52 strings are too much tension on such a rigidly built full sized guitar like that, they are making it bottom heavy and boomy; nice for playing in church 3' back from a dynamic mic but a pain in any studio setting. I suggest getting a set up with a new nut cut for 10-47 and experimenting with tuning it down a half step to E-flat. D'Addario Nickel Bronze are a dream with a set up like that, mellow yet bright when you dig in, dynamics and nuance in your playing go up an easy 25%, basically, it allows you to play harder relative to soft passages without worrying about bottom boom or muddy mids in chordal work. The CC8 are capturing the instrument as is, that's as life-like as it gets from that perspective, which is what gave away the incorrect set up for that model of Taylor. The KM184 only sound better because of that Neumann low-mid scoop and slow drop off (in sensitivity) from 120hz down. The 414 did ok because it is a large diaphragm, the boominess got lost in the deflection at the outer edges of the membrane, still, highs weren't as time-accurate as with any of the small diaphragms. If you want that guitar to shine on those high end pencil mics regardless of how you set them just do what I suggested above. It really does come down to the same issue as with micing drums, at a certain point you just can't do anything more corrective with mics... you have to address the drums themselves. On an electric guitar cabinet, we can play with pedals, the amp and a ton of mic positions, but when it comes to a 3-dimensional super resonant wooden box it's all about the string tension, materials and physics. Great video, by the way.

[@Beckousticstrings]

I stopped watching midway cuz it got out of budget 🤣

[@CreativeSauce]

LOL :)

[@pedrofialhodejesus-artist]

😂😂 I took a deep breath and carried on until the end. And then some... perhaps I'm a bit of a masochist.

[@impulseproman]

Mythbusted

[@CreativeSauce]

Not required?

[@mcfek7575]

SM57 doesnt sound that bad