ASMR | Comparing the 3Dio FS XLR and the 3Dio FS Pro II ✨

[@Tiddiboi]

From the video, the Pro II seems to retrieve sounds at a higher resolution. You can definitely hear the details and crispness of the sounds. The XLR is good too but things don't sound as crisp. It's like watching a video in 1080p vs 4k... but with your ears. Regardless of what you choose, we'll keep watching :). Thanks Bunnii!

[@ESCCR6]

More like 4k to 240p

[@its_bunnii]

Comparing it in video terms like 4k and 1080 is the best ive heard! Its a great way to visualize the difference. Thank you for your thoughts! ❤

[@CrisNich-hj3gd]

Brilliant!

[@CrisNich-hj3gd]

Splendid visualization

[@lexiburns8228]

Definitely the Pro II ! Truthfully I’ve never been a fan of the XLR because for some reason it always sounds very synthetic to me no matter who is using it. But with the pro it sounds crisp and clear - way better!

[@its_bunnii]

ohhh I think thats the word I have been looking for! "synthetic"! I agree with you there's a sound about the xlr hat is a bit less realistic.

[@cine_kid]

14:31 i think the ‘far away’ whispers and sounds, especially with the walking-around-the mics, are sooo underrated and I wish more asmrtists did it 😴 thank you

[@its_bunnii]

I would love to find a large quiet space to do a full omnidirectional distant sounds type of video , they're some of my favorite too 💕

[@TobyTBD]

This may sound weird but the settings/mics you used for your final thoughts sounded really good. I personally like when soft speaking into mics can sound a little distorted. Something about it just helps me feel tingles.

[@its_bunnii]

Thank you! lol I know some people actually do enjoy the buzzy sounds but I know if can def feel a bit harsh on others' ears 😅 thank you again, Im happy you enjoyed it!

[@Calia-ur6sk]

YES FINALLY SOMEONE AGREES

[@hakonsoreide]

Thanks. A very interesting and useful comparison. The XLR seems to have a higher noise floor, but it's not just amplification or self noise; it seem to pick up more of the background noise that is all around us all the time that we normally don't notice. You can even hear cars passing quite well. The background noise is still there on the Pro, but the audio level of it is quite a bit less. In both cases, it can be filtered out, but I quite like it as it makes the recording sound more naturalistic. There is potentially something a bit eerie about a recording that lacks noise or reverb, things that give it a sense of space.

[@mellymae]

the pro II sounds cleaner overall but i still got tingles with both because you’re so dang good at asmr. 🫶🏻 the pro II is better at filtering out background noise but with the xlr it wasn’t bothersome. enjoyed both 💗💗

[@its_bunnii]

awesome! Thank you for your thoughts! ❤

[@Beefyned]

Always loved these sort of "behind the scenes" type videos. Always seemed like the ASMRtist is having a good time just testing out a new mic!!

[@its_bunnii]

Ahhh thank you! Its a nice little change up from regular content

[@SimplyMenacing19]

Thanks for the reup! Loved the original video but I wouldn't be able to fall asleep to it since the mics peaked a bit at the end too, but now I can! 😴

[@its_bunnii]

of course! ❤

[@GreenMachine223]

The XLR has more ambient sounds. Which can be tingly in their own right. The Pro II has more of a noise canceling feel. Which is good for focusing on the pure sounds of each trigger. I find the Pro II better for the ear kissing and scratching on the top of the mics. Both of which rank 1 and 2 respectively in terms of triggers for me.

[@its_bunnii]

Thats totally fair! The noise the xlr makes is kinds of like a really nice white noise, so its kind of relaxing! Thank you so much for your thoughts!

[@jordanhartley825]

Love the ear to ear at the start bunnii, hope you had a good week.

[@its_bunnii]

Thank you so much! I hope your week was good as well!

[@iZimmy]

pro 2 is my vote, everything you did with it just sounded way more crisp and satisfying.

[@its_bunnii]

😊

[@KarpadorKentucky]

Thanks for changing the audio at the beggining 🙏🙏 My ears thank you

[@its_bunnii]

of course! Sorry it didn't really register when I was editing! 💗

[@its_bunnii]

My Shure mic settings aren't the best! Sorry! I have to have them super high for live streams and I forget to turn then down sometimes!

[@AdamB00M]

From this video it seems like the FS Pro II has better noise cancellation and sounds cleaner overall. The other I can hear slight background sounds and seems more sensitive to sounds from the brush, so it can seem more tinglier in that regard. This is just observations from this video

[@its_bunnii]

Thank you so much for your thoughts ❤

[@jossue5491]

Sounds amazing like she’s whispering into my ear irl ❤️

[@its_bunnii]

🥰

[@mxrey]

found you while you were using the pro2 and everything else is fine but that mic is heaven to my ears

[@Leif_YT]

I like that the Pro has much less background noise, especially when listening with headphones which i do most of the time. Maybe it can be compensated on the XLR by reducing the master and doing the sounds and whispering a bit louder. The white noise can be nice sometimes, but if it's almost as loud as the whispering or the triggers it can feel a bit disturbing. At least to me.

[@nick_2k]

Most people wont hear the difference but to me the FS XLR has a more "muffled" sound but it also sounds richer and punchier. The FS Pro II is more open sounding but also a little bit tinnier and has more emphasis on the highs.

[@its_bunnii]

I agree those highs hit hard sometimes! Thank you for your thoguhts! ❤

[@timeless3d858]

I was almost sold on the XLR being good enough until the side by side comparison. I'm mainly gonna be using it for speaking, and It was hard to hear what you were saying under the wind of your breath on left side, and everything you said on the right side was crystal clear.

[@Alissa_Joy]

The Pro is definitely better but I also enjoy the XLR! If you think the price is worth it keep the Pro, if not the XLR is great

[@its_bunnii]

Thank you so much for your thoughts! ❤

[@badgermasterfourthousand9296]

Honestly was no need for the re upload the mic issues at the start were minuscule, small things like this is why we love bunnii so much ❤️🥺

[@its_bunnii]

Thank you so so much ❤

[@Kitohusky.]

The Pro II is better, noise cancelling and overall sound difference, but for the price difference it is hard to say if it’s worth it. Either one is tingly. The XLR catches background noise, but the subtle noise I always find soothing so I’m biased.

[@its_bunnii]

Yes! The noise it picks up is like a nice white noise. Thank you for your thoughts ❤

[@boolikethebear]

I feel like some people will just tell you that the Pro is better bc it cost 3x the price, so it must be 3x as good, right?! You should make a sound comparison where you don't reveal which mic you're using, and ask people to guess which is which. Personally, I don't think the Pro is worth spending 3x as much money as the XLR, when the XLR already produces such a great sound.

[@its_bunnii]

That is totally fair! Thank you so much for your thoughts!

[@addybtd]

you are definitely my new favourite asmrtist 🥺

[@its_bunnii]

Thank you so so much ❤

[@Taeluv]

being a test subject has never been so freakin COZY!

[@nickchaput219]

You deserve more subs your content is S tier.

[@its_bunnii]

🥺 thank you so much 💕

[@ripxdoc]

Kenna tyvm for the fixes, u a real 1

[@its_bunnii]

of course!! 🥰

[@ibwendybASMR]

Definitely the XLR!🤗

[@alexmendes2534]

Very relaxing video! Thanks Bunnii ♥️

[@its_bunnii]

Thank you for watching!

[@a_fake_koala2528]

they both sound good but honestly i think the pro II sounds signings significantly better, it sounds more balanced in its tone with slightly better quality and a bit less peaking

[@its_bunnii]

thank you for your input! 💕

[@thatoneultramarine208]

My honest opinion on the two different mics is that while the FS XLR is more nostalgic (at least for me, you probably feel differently lol) it isn’t as crisp like the Pro II is. Someone else here compared the two like watching a video in 1080p and 4k but with your ears and I wholeheartedly agree with them.

[@sarcopels]

Pro II is my favorite mic out there for ASMR, def prefer it to the XLR.

[@its_bunnii]

thank you for your input! ❤

[@marrsquakes]

I actually like the XLR more, idk why except it does just give me more tingles

[@nopenope1454]

Both are good, but honestly the first one was more tingly probably

[@Not-your-mans]

Bro honestly your awesome and the only real reason I am saying this is because you aren't using your body to get views like other ASMR creators so I hope you actually get more subs and actually your a real and good asmrist BRO their is no way you did the twin effect so perfectly omg you might be the best honestly

[@crosz1114]

You really do have *that* talent of making everybody feels relaxed If you want, you can actually make an ASMR dedicated for helping people relaxed with specific problems (breakups, bad interview, bullied, etc.) for a quick 10-15 min video with some brushes, kisses or affirmations and I'm sure it would be a great help for those people in need. Cheers✌

[@its_bunnii]

I think I get nervous to make those in case the people its intended for dont like it lol but I will do my best to not think like that and try to make some ❤

[@karmaschannel6944]

The sound is so much better from far away. Better separation. The second one is much clearer. And very little white noise. When you are back from the first one it sounds good. But the second one is much better

[@karmaschannel6944]

I'm using Sony linkbuds s. I could hear the difference

[@ScullyPop]

Omg Bunnii twice in one day. How could I be so lucky?

[@its_bunnii]

lol it was def a messy upload day 😂

[@dizzleparnizzle]

PRO II has my vote. Excellent video! Thanks!

[@its_bunnii]

Thank you so much!!

[@dimoriasmr2904]

10000% worth it to keep the pro one

[@TheLastWanderingBard]

Bunnii you can definitely hear the difference between the two. The Pro is cleaner in sound and the details are crisper. However, it's so much more expensive. We watch your content for you. I really wouldn't care if you didn't bother with the extra cost of the Pro.

[@its_bunnii]

❤❤❤

[@SapientPearwood]

Loved feeling like we're part of an actual hardware test. Last night I planned on paying attention to give some feedback, but I was out a few minutes into the first mic, so maybe the asmr worked a bit too well... on second listen it occurs to me that when I listen to asmr in bed I'm not using my expensive Sony cans, I'm using cheap squishy earbuds so I can lay on my side. And with those it is really hard to tell the difference. Also, idk how much this matters but the white one showed up on camera way better. Especially if you're doing low lighting for sleep vids then the visual asmr on the black ones might be pretty hard to see, though maybe you could get neon brushes for a high contrast cyberpunk vibe or something.

[@its_bunnii]

I didn't even think about the visibility! Thank you so much thoughts 💗

[@davidoneill5962]

The all black one is best by far

[@sasukeuchiha6425]

Surely a great microphone can make the difference, but I like to think it's also a matter of talent. You have this talent for ASMR, so you can chill into any microphone🥰

[@its_bunnii]

ahhhh thank youuuu 🥰

[@MrSekeeroMan]

Well i guess my headphones are not really good enough to pick up the sound discrepancy between the two mics but apparently the Pro II is better, judging by the vast majority of the comments..anyways this was an excellent idea and a great video as always 💚

[@its_bunnii]

Thank you so much!! ❤

[@97Mcomputer]

I think I speak for everyone on the Board when I say that the XLR is the best direction for the company. Pleasure doing business, ma’am.

[@its_bunnii]

😂 🧐

[@focaa2235]

If you have precise control over your movements, and make exactly the sounds you want to, get the XLR. If you’re doing general ASMR and don’t want to get surgical with the sounds, stick with the cheaper option.

[@TheDeanrr]

It’s outrageous 3Dio aren’t paying you to use their mics 😂 That’s the real issue. But both sound excellent, and I’m glad someone has done the research and field testing.

[@its_bunnii]

lol I agree!! 😂 thank you 💕

[@Richey24]

Kenna those eyes tho

[@its_bunnii]

Thank you! I hope you are having a wonderful day!

[@miguelangelvirginiosanchez5130]

Asmr muy tranquilizante!!! Tuve un buen descansar.gracias ❤

[@its_bunnii]

🥰

[@T.Sh-Youtube]

3DIO XLR IS WAY BETTER ACTUALLY and this is coming from someone who works with audio all day in one of the Tv station in my country

[@F1_DURL_AMG]

I noticed my older brother has started to use makeup (eyeliner, ext) kind of like the little arrow off the eyes (no idea what its called) (Only really looks good with him and other males that look more feminine, he has feminine facial features) Great ASMR btw, (very random comment Very good quality. [ I could probably fall asleep in a wooden chair with this tbh] Have a nice day or night ig :] Also question : whats that thing in your ear? (The one on the right from the cameras view)

[@woahASMR]

When you bought the XLR, did it come with XLR cables? Also, what audio output mixer are you using, and do you have it plugged into your computer or camera when recording? I’m about to purchase one and would love to know! 😊

[@its_bunnii]

Unfortunately they don’t come with xlr cables 😞 and for cables I would just make sure to read the reviews but otherwise I’ve used expensive ones and cheap ones and personally have never noticed a difference. When I filmed this i may have used a Focusrite but when I am recording at my desk I use a Rodecaster 2 and just record the audio and video through OBS lol; when I record outside of my office I use a Tascam Portacapture 8x and camera but line up the audio in editing, which I could totally just hook it up to my camera to record them together but I just don’t 😅😂. My favorite to use is the Tascam, mostly because I feel like it has a quieter internal noise/ doesn’t create as much white noise when you turn it up higher, and that it’s small and easy to move around. Hope that helped ☺️

[@woahASMR]

@@its_bunnii THANK YOU. This was the best respone I could have hoped for. You are the best 😃

[@woahASMR]

@@its_bunniiI have another question! Now that I have the mic, when I record and listen to it back - it doesn’t sound like it’s in each ear separately. How did you change it so the audio was in each ear when you used OBS? I have the focusbrite 212i and the 3dio XLR,

[@its_bunnii]

@@woahASMR I believe its the "direct monitor" button with the two circles overlapping in the front. Make sure you go into your OBS audio settings and change it to stereo from mono, otherwise a digital mixer like potato meter may be helpful as well!

[@woahASMR]

@@its_bunnii ahh!!! Im so happy that you replied. You are the best.

[@KingCharles25]

I'm going to go with the Pro II but honestly I enjoy them both soooo lets call it a tie 🙃. Thanks for the tingles!

[@its_bunnii]

lol thank you so much for your thoughts and watching! ❤

[@wolverine9632]

Can I hear the difference? Slightly. Is it important enough of a difference to matter? Probably not. Without the side-by-side comparison, I wouldn't even notice a difference. But it's always nice to have another tool at your disposal. Personally, I like the XLR better. It is a bit more soft, without sounding muddy, while the Pro II is a bit more crisp and aggressive. I really like the softer sounds in your ASMR. It gives a dreaminess to it, which I feel matches well with your personality. This of course is just my own personal preference.

[@its_bunnii]

That definitely makes sense! Thank you so much for your thoughts! 💗

[@mambans]

Great comparison but even greater ASMR. Definitely less noise on the Pro and better highs (more controlled).

[@its_bunnii]

Thank you so so much! 💕

[@Valiantstorm551]

Gosh I love her smile.

[@ImEverlove]

There's a great video by another Asmr artist explaining that you can make your own with the exact mics each version uses. I forget how much you save on the normal one but you save like a grand on the pro.

[@its_bunnii]

yes! I showed some tiny ones at the end I'm going to se to make my own, those were the ones suggested on a video I watched about the pro, but I dont think they're the same mics the pro uses I'll have to find what your talking about and take a look!

[@bbfoto7248]

​@Its_Bunnii ASMR The FS PRO II uses *DPA 4060* capsules, which are high-end studio grade, low self-noise, high SPL, moisture-resistant mic capsules. DPA sells these microphones individually as the DPA CORE 4060 Lavalier mics that are $500 each. Their manufacturing and performance tolerances are so tight that you don't have to worry about buying "matched pairs" of mic capsules, as you do with any other lower quality capsules. They do not sell the capsules separately to the public, only to DPA Authorized service centers for warranty repairs/damage/replacement. FYI, DPA microphones were chosen by NASA scientists to go to Mars on the Perseverance Rover to listen for any potential environmental sounds on Mars as well as to listen to and help evaluate and troubleshoot any electro-mechanical issues that might plague the Rover. The ONLY other capsules that can even compare are the Josephson/Microtec-Gefell and Earthworks scientific measurement microphone capsules which are also very expensive. You could potentially buy 2 of the *DPA 4060 CORE Lavalier mics* for a DIY binaural rig. However, getting the EXACT and IDENTICAL Placement of each capsule inside the Left and Right ear orifices is critical and no easy task without special measurement software. In your comparison, the FS PRO II was significantly better in all regards... Clarity, Dynamics, a silent "black" background (no self-noise that mask quiet subtle details), and higher S/N ratio.

[@ChocolateBeam]

with the Pro II mic it feels like you’re actually in my ear whereas the FS XLR sounds like i’m listening through headphones if that makes sense

[@rogerblackwell]

It sounds like the EQ needs to be adjusted differently to each source. The separate mics are not so good at the very close up whispering. The dynamic range may be different and the colouration certainly is.

[@genericgoose6327]

Theres a bit of white noise in the first recording with FS XLR but that seems to be gone in the side-by-side recording. Besides that the Pro II sounds a little bit clearer but for me personally that only matters for whispering. Not sure if it's really worth the price jump considering you also have your other mics.

[@its_bunnii]

Thank you! Agree! With having other mics I'd have to make sure Im going to get my use out of it too 💕

[@txbioq1437]

Definitely the pro ones 👌

[@Fに成った全て]

I mean, I kind of feel the Pro is slightly better, but it is really hard to say. One thing I do notice though, is that when ASMRtists get the Pro they tend to get overzealous with it, limiting what they do in order to conserve it. In that regard I prefer XLR.

[@Sleeplesseattle]

There’s two of you? Oh, Hell yeah!

[@Tazerboy_10]

Nicely done!

[@its_bunnii]

Thank you! ❤

[@Specialist1Aim]

21:30 She knows about the audio knowledge

[@Sophie-iq2tw]

the black is better but i liked the XLR more

[@shadowxlavampiressasmr]

The pro certainly has less noise but I might want to use noise reduction anyways. I would get the pro if I had enough money but $400 is already quite expensive.

[@quirkymender0953]

The pro honestly sounds better, a ton more sensitive and crisp sounding along with some good quality sound. Compared to the XLR, the xlr is much more muffled sounding.

[@DVOtionz]

What are the two other mice she uses at the intro of her video? The ones on a stand, I might buy them for when I do ASMR, but I don’t know much about mics or equipment, so if anyone knows please tell me, thanks!~

[@its_bunnii]

Those are the Shure SM7Bs they're awesome but I wouldn't exactly recommend them for asmr, unless you do a lot of talking, they're not very sensitive so its hard to get them to pick up on some stuff. But they may work well for you! It just totally depends on what you do ❤ I hope that helps!

[@ChristopherAKennedy]

The second one did sound better, the Pro II

[@its_bunnii]

❤ thank you for your thoughts!

[@Mystic444x]

dope vid today 😊

[@its_bunnii]

tysm ❤

[@drachnem2385]

Pro II gave far more tingles

[@FIowerP]

Pro for sure

[@wibts]

beste Asmrtista der Welt zwischen uns😅😅😂

[@its_bunnii]

🥰

[@Wreath83]

Nice ❤

[@skykyro7712]

13:13 the kisses sound better on this mic 😴

[@its_bunnii]

🥰

[@gabeus9170]

The Pro II is better

[@PeaceNinja007]

Definitely

[@waynejohnson1168]

Good night 😴💤🌉

[@its_bunnii]

Goodnight 😴💤

[@tiffanytoulouse229]

pro 2 better, less noise, more natural, but xlr is still fine

[@HaloofBlood1]

Final report: microphone destroyed by ear licking 🤣

[@its_bunnii]

😂 yup

[@Platypuswilleaturbrain]

The latex gloves🥹😍

[@t0ny885]

💜

[@josephpizones1906]

I liked the Pro 2 better

[@PeaceNinja007]

Based on your accent.. I’m gonna guess you’re from Illinois.

[@ZackyYabes]

Hi bunni ❤❤

[@its_bunnii]

Hello!

[@TheBlackSwordsman243]

You look like Florence Pugh 🤭

[@its_bunnii]

lol yeahhh I get that a lot

[@leybrasaavedracortes4715]

🔥🖤🔥

[@Mumosh88]

What i notice about u is that u dont wear multicolored clothes, only a single colored pattern, which gives an insight about ur mind logic, simple and straight forward to the point 😃

[@johncoxmastercartoonist9390]

I didn't even notice.

[@Mumosh88]

@@johncoxmastercartoonist9390 that's because i love her

[@its_bunnii]

lol yes! I actually own very little clothing with patterns on it 😂 Im not sure why but I rarely buy clothes that aren't one solid color!

[@Mumosh88]

@@its_bunnii Glad i've known something special about you ❤️

[@alexprozolochevmen]

Only you are the best friend ✌️🥰🦉💤

[@manuelgreco7848]

Ultra relax 😴😴😴😴😴😴😴

[@aidylsharil]

I just realised you blink similar to Lola Bunny hahaha

[@its_bunnii]

🐰❤

[@ginocoyle622]

Fine ash damn

[@SKIMER]

Why are you recording ASMR with noisy dynamic mics? 🤦🏻‍♀ At least the 3Dio comparison is good, Pro II sounds much better.

[@BKandtheUnderstanding]

Wait. What happened? I fell asleep

[@its_bunnii]

😂 dont worry just keep falling asleep 😂❤

[@BKandtheUnderstanding]

@@its_bunnii: 😴

[@PotatoChips-jy9pk]

They are literally the same.

[@phfscosta2]

Pro II sounds better

[@BrandonP8176]

My goodness you're just so gorgeous and adorable lol. 💙💙💙

[@its_bunnii]

ahhh ty ty ❤

[@anlalagyk1915]

pro II is better.

[@warmekip2713]

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