Alctron PF8 PRO Review and A/B Testing (in English)

When I researched this, I couldn’t find a video review testing the difference between recording quality with and without the Alctron PF8 PRO.
The Alctron PF8 PRO is a portable vocal audio booth microphone sound barrier filter alternative to the Auray and Kaotica Eyeball and an upgrade from its former PF8.
These are $80 on Amazon.
Comparable is the Auray ISO-ARMOR-2 Microphone Isolation Chamber.
The best review video out there is in Chinese, so hopefully mine in English will be helpful to some. Enjoy!

[@globuslive]

The best video intro ever , that clap tells it all, what this video is gonna be about ))) genius

[@Hzuuuu]

That short clip of Rain is enough to make me go over your Spotify. Great music.

[@PhilLarsonMusic]

Very cool! Thanks so much. 😄

[@michaelchadwick6424]

Useful video. Thanks. I did not hear a full elimination of the room sound. Which that iso pop filter is meant to achieve.

[@makaynchealhalibbealkhooo9673]

It does make a difference

[@RobCmusic]

As has been mentioned, the non-pro version is cheaper and judging by how little difference this one made, the non-pro is probably just as effective and less top-heavy on the mic stand. I imagine it would work ok if used when mic'ing a guitar cab at low volumes where you want to try and block out the sound of the guitar strings in the room... For that I might try the non-pro version as it's less than $20 where I live.

[@eternitymusicbeats]

Creo que enfatiza mejor el sonido del micrófono y si elimina un porcentaje de room, pero deja otro muy perceptible. Pero creo que mejora mucho la calidad del audio captado.

[@Nathaniel_Luciano]

I own both the PF8 & PF8 Pro . For deep voices the Pro seems better. I think the metal vibrates with low tones has something to do with it. On the other hand the PF8 works better the PRO in my opinion.

[@PhilLarsonMusic]

Nathaniel Espinoza Thanks for this input!

[@mario9775]

Is it worth buying the Pf8 pro or am i good with the regular Pf8 ?? Thanks broo

[@too_ct]

I have a deep voice whats my best choice?

[@avelondaprince]

great video very informative and honest. much appreciated.

[@PhilLarsonMusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Speakrhymes]

your amazing!

[@ronm3804]

the non pro version is 20$ within Asia. not sure if that helps anyone. Good luck and great energy all.

[@30killabeatz]

Dope I use that on my channel! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@stephenhellinger8394]

thanks for saving me the money

[@jsarahina]

Im currently Googling pf8 pro vs multi doors portable booth. Whats your input on this?

[@watch76]

One word.....Isovox! Thought it was a gimmick but it does what it says noticeably albeit a grand, it is amazing! Thanks for the review.

[@cesargonzalezbueno3359]

Is too expensive for a lot of us.

[@Skibosski]

Another one word.... EXPENSIVE!!

[@f2lo2]

Is there a version for dynamic mics?

[@PetiNgadut]

I think with pf8 pro, the vocal was more focus to the middle and thicker

[@PhilLarsonMusic]

Thanks for your take!

[@Hzuuuu]

I think if you move closer and maybe either turn down the gain or lower your voice, it would work better. I want to try this but I don't know if it will work with front-addressed or top-addressed mic like an SM58 or SM57.

[@PhilLarsonMusic]

Yes, this isn't for top-addressed mics, it seems.

[@Josh-ct6ue]

PhilLarsonMusic I keep my gain one level lower then the highest level try that see if it works for you

[@nuczi8588]

Put limiter on mic in mixer and db infb and threshold-34

[@BakanoMusikOfficialTMMkizleUk]

Anyone know the name of the shock mount on the box picture? My rode one is too big but cant find this one anywhere.

[@ivanpunch]

Очень маленькая разница. А штука не маленькая.

[@emmafaye4297]

What shock mount and stand do you ? I have a rode nt1a and I can't geet my pf8 pro to fit with it, I had to tie it on with string haha it's kinda annoying.

[@PhilLarsonMusic]

I believe it is the Rode SM1 Shock Mount. And I think it might be discontinued but can be found on Amazon? Good luck!

[@whatareyouselling9811]

Take your Rode out the shock mount, sit the mic and the shield on top the shock mount, the manufacturer has a video tutorial on KZbin

[@ryanreach3710]

@@whatareyouselling9811 do you have a link to the video? Im using a huge shock mount that came with my NT1A and the PF8 doesn't really fit.

[@whatareyouselling9811]

@@ryanreach3710 I have the same mic. All you have to do is keep the mic in the shock mount and attached to the stand. Put the pf8 on top on the mic with the shock mount, it's basically just sitting on top but it works fine

[@ryanreach3710]

@@whatareyouselling9811 when I do that the capsule barely reaches over the bottom part of the foam. From what I read in the instructions the capsule should be more or less in the middle and the sound is quite weak when it's barely over the bottom as mentioned. I'll experiment a bit more as you suggested but will probably just buy a cheap smaller shockmount. Thanks!

[@Eduvlogid]

Thanks

[@PhilLarsonMusic]

My pleasure!

[@ezzel-bendary8762]

Ok but where shall we put the ipad or the script so as to read the script? also for sure there will be a feedback to the mic because the mic is just isolated from the back and the sides as there no hood on the front so there's no isolation in general...thats why i see that its a doable idea and i wont recommend it, thank you.

[@aussernllc]

Minimal difference. Would be interesting if there was more room treatment.

[@PhilLarsonMusic]

Sure but then since it doesn't do too much, you maybe wouldn't need it at all with more room treatment. The real test (I hoped) was for it to be effective in a minimally-treated room.

[@aussernllc]

@@PhilLarsonMusic I work from home, use a regular microphone instead of headset. Hoping to reduce the amount of room/motor noise. Order Alctron, hoping to minimize the noise or I may not be able to work from home.

[@PhilLarsonMusic]

@@aussernllc Good luck!

[@aussernllc]

@@PhilLarsonMusic have watched several reviews on this item. Was hoping to be able to run air conditioner, fans when Las Vegas goes to 120 degrees and be able to use the Alctron to minimize the noise. Seems like I need to look for work sooner than later.

Get the isovox! honestly i tried so much "to safe money" that i would easily could have buyed the isovox ... and the iso totally got rid of the room sound ...i totally recommend it ... the other recommentation is the ev re 20 and talk right into it with the lips on the grill ... the louder you are/ the closer you are the less will the room interfere and since the prozimity effect of the re 20 is not that bad it is the go to mic for me

[@PhilLarsonMusic]

Thanks for your input! 😊

@@PhilLarsonMusic Thanks for the answer man!

[@daelowkey]

Does it get rid of the computer noise?

@@daelowkey it gets rig of my computer noise but it depends of course how loud you computer is and how close you are

[@swaysilvermusic8856]

It would be a more fair test without gating your mic just to get a more real listen.

[@PhilLarsonMusic]

You're right. I know that now. I've grown a little since this video. Thanks so much for your input. :)

[@DJURBANBG]

7:23 7:34

[@PhilLarsonMusic]

Yes. This is a decent comparison.

[@thejorgensens8357]

It does sound much tighter with it on.

[@PhilLarsonMusic]

At some points it does. Tighter is a good word for it.

[@Josh-ct6ue]

I’m thinking of getting this on eBay I’m also an upcoming artist and I’m also making plans to release music with upcoming artist as well if you would like to work on a song do reach out to me 🙏🏽🙌🏼

[@sebastianlahens292]

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[@PhilLarsonMusic]

hehehe

[@ProducedbyPDot]

makes a difference , but u have no absorbtion around to assist at all and you seem to have your Input gain way to high

[@PhilLarsonMusic]

thanks for your feedback.

[@ahvee2901]

I don’t think it’s worth it, for the same price you could just acoustic panels and AT THE VERY LEAST , just treat all of your corners which are the most important part, corners are like satellite dishes and pick up noise and throw it back to the other end of the room

[@PhilLarsonMusic]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@jackedkerouac4414]

Do you think those v-shaped acoustic foams are ideal for corners or no need just line up the square ones and fan out from the corner?

[@pauliusmscichauskas558]

To be honest, I didn't hear much of a difference...

[@PhilLarsonMusic]

True. The difference isn't huge. This is why you have to answer, on an individual basis, if $80 is worth it.

[@westwalnutrecords]

Not much of a difference really. 80 bucks and you could treat your entire room if you DYI

[@eeentertainment7410]

too much sibilance. . . =)

[@whatareyouselling9811]

Dessers are made for a reason

[@YudaMudaCorp]

Better but too boomy

[@ugurcit]

Very bad pruduct i personally dont buy

[@Drfresh1402]

To much compression

[@alphaomegamusicschool]

Dumb way to test it with the gate.

[@SuspiciousPixels]

Just get room treatment these things are a waste of money and any difference is placebo