Bai Fei Li KK707 (vs BFL C-414, V10, Rode NT1, Lauten Audio LS-208, UA DLX)

[@Burzcasts]

I love your video production and humor ! Keep it up and well done.

[@TheRecordist]

Hey thanks so much! Cheers!

[@By_Rant_Or_Ruin]

Yes, I can tell. Every mic had it's personal little sound. I chose the M201 TG from Beyer Dynamic.

[@TheRecordist]

I’m going to try to get one to test out! Thanks for watching!

[@flotzmtv]

That 208… yeah… The 707 would be a good starter mic, and a safe bet. Back to your voice on that 208, though, warm butter.

[@TheRecordist]

I know, eh? Man is it ever a great mic. So underrated! I’m hooked!

[@The-Logician]

Every other mic sounded better than the KK707 (so glad they didn't put a third letter K in the name of the microphone). The KK707 sounds hollow / tinny top end and has a lot of sizzle. Now for $50 it's better than a lot of other microphones out there. The Lauten Audio LS-208 sounds so nice on your voice. I would love to hear your review of the Sennheiser MKH-50 for indoor dialog. T-shirt has been ordered.

[@TheRecordist]

I fully agree with your assessment! And yes, I’m also glad they stopped at only two Ks hahaha. The LS-208 is a special mic! I love it so! As for the MKH-50… oh man. I’m looking to grab one. Perhaps in the fall. That’ll be a great video. Thanks for ordering a shirt! I hope it fits and is ok. Mine was a little big but seems a good quality. KZbin offers a partnership with Spreadshirt, so I just submit my designs and they take care of the rest. Tell me how you like it. Thanks again!!

[@The-Logician]

@@TheRecordist After I get back from my workshop / vacation, I would be willing to send my MKH-50 to you to give it a try for a few weeks, if you are interested. I would love to hear how it sounds in your studio.

[@TheRecordist]

@@The-Logician really? Are you sure you want to ship that? What’s that… $1500 CAD? My goodness. But I would absolutely love to test it out in the studio. Compare mics. If you’re ok sending that, then I’m more than happy to review it and send it back! I really appreciate the offer! Thank you!

[@The-Logician]

@@TheRecordist Yeah I still have the original hard case and manufacturers packing materials so shipping is not a problem and there's shipping insurance in case it ever got lost. I'll get in touch when I get back from this trip.

[@TheRecordist]

@@The-Logician sounds good. Thank you so much again! And have a great time on your trip! Cheers!

[@damolin77]

The Bai Fei Li KK707 & The Lauten Audio LS-208 sound very close. If you weren't paying attention you would never know and your voice is awesome on the KK707 much of a smoother sound with the bass not blasting out.

[@TheRecordist]

Hey man, everyone has different tastes and perceptions. If you think the KK707 sounds good, then it does! It all comes down to what you enjoy!

[@BanderaFilmsAndMusic]

Great personality, brother. Love your videos. Try the newest Sony C80. 🤜🤛

[@TheRecordist]

Hey thanks so much! I’ll try to get one to test! ✊🏻

[@Skedaddle-ft4gv]

The KK707 looks an awful lot like the Austrian Audio OC707. Seems a bit lacking in the low end compared to the other mics, but maybe a bit of proximity effect would warm it up. Then again, in a mix with a touch of EQ would I be able to hear a difference? I'm not sure. Interesting.

[@TheRecordist]

Yes. It’s a bit thin. But not bad. There are plenty worse mics. Thanks for watching!

[@SmokeDaJitt]

BFL is a certified W honestly. Great video as always. Unfortunately, I was a day late though lol.

[@TheRecordist]

Haha. No worries, man! Yep. That company is doing some good stuff! Haha

[@SmokeDaJitt]

@@TheRecordist I'm lookin' forward to what they have coming in the future

[@TheRecordist]

@@SmokeDaJitt wanna blow your own mind? Check out The Microphone Assassin’s review of the BFL V5: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpTch4GJrdSoZtE

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

Nicely done. Another BFL winner at a crazy low price point. That waterfall sound you heard may have been the initial onrush of current into the capacitors as they fill up with their capacitive capacity.

[@TheRecordist]

Haha. Yes. Felt like a cap thing. But it’s fine now. I’m still partial to the C-414 if I was to pick a cheap BFL. And I have you to thank about that one! That’s where I heard it first!

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

@@TheRecordist You're very welcome. And wait until you hear the V5.

[@TheRecordist]

@@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff aaaarrrggghhh! I just did! I watched your video! I always wait to listen to your vids until I’m at my desk on the Kalis and also the HD25s and MDR7506s. Now I want the V5! Sons of a bizatch!

[@UriRa]

​@@TheRecordist, Do not hurry) There is an interesting BFL V8....

[@glenallan815]

I want a TPS shirt!!! But do you ship to Wisconsin? Hmmm, I shall find out!

[@TheRecordist]

I ship worldwide! Woo hoo!

[@northcoaststudios]

You are very right about subjectivity. There are so many things people use mics for; serious production KZbin channel, "just starting" KZbin channel, film production, voice over, field recording, and on and on. I agree, it is not a bad mic at all. It will work well for many people. Yes, the other factor is difference in price versus a little more tweaking in post. Bai Fei Li is really surprising me with their products. However, undercutting the competition in pricing has long been a strategy of Chinese companies. They are certainly hitting the "good enough" mark with these mics for some applications at these prices.

[@TheRecordist]

Fully agreed! Can’t go wrong for $60! But if you ask me, I’d have preferred every other mic I tested over this one. I’m still partial to the BFL C-414 as the king of BFL cheap mics. But that LS-208!

[@northcoaststudios]

@@TheRecordist - Agreed. Their BF-414 is quite a mic for the price. The proximity effect on it is sexy as well. Right now my MK-4 fills my VO needs. If I ever need to step up from that I thank you for introducing me to Lauten. I think I would go for one of their products.

[@TheRecordist]

@@northcoaststudios oh man. Lauten Audio is my new favorite mic company. Amazing work. Even their lower priced stuff is fantastic. Really impressed!

[@TheTenerifeVibe]

oh my God is that time already....... Time for a competition????

[@TheRecordist]

It sure is! Hahaha

[@agsechogd6406]

anything here that is better than the Audio Electronics SE V7 in terms of clarity and price? Thanks! (handheld would also be a bonus)

[@TheRecordist]

@@agsechogd6406 are you talking about the sE Electronics V7? No, there’s nothing from BFL that I can say compares to that mic. Perhaps a Shure SM58?

[@agsechogd6406]

@@TheRecordist alright thanks for the reply. and yeah, i meant an SE V7. I guess I'll buy the V7 now.

[@TheRecordist]

@@agsechogd6406 buy once, cry once! Might as well get the real thing and own it forever!

[@transistorradiorecords3661]

If I order one of your shirts and go out, what do I say when someone asks "what the heck is the time preservation society?" Or do I just lift the shirt and say "huh? ehh, ehh?" 😂🤣

[@TheRecordist]

Hahaha. Well, it’s a stupid little thing made by a nobody. Grab one of the oak aged phantom power shirts and REALLY throw them for a loop! Haha.

[@milesian1]

Has anyone seen the V10 equivalent pop up on Amazon? Looks like a beauty. I just tested out the C414 I ordered from Alibaba (received in about 10 days for about US$73 shipped) and I was quite impressed.

[@TheRecordist]

I just found this. It looks similar to the V10 but it’s got a 25mm capsule and it’s darker: amzn.to/3KXpNpT So far that’s all I could find. I’m sure the real V10 will be stocked at Amazon soon.

[@JimiCanRead]

I was thinking about the reliability/qc/unit variability like you said. Is buying second hand mics a thing? Or would you not trust a mic that could be full of the ghosts of another man’s plosives?

[@TheRecordist]

Hahaha. Well said! Yes, buying used mics is definitely a thing. Many people do it. It’s a great way to save a bit of money on an expensive mic. Most audio gear is constantly bought, sold, swapped, or stolen. Haha.

[@jimfoster3575]

would of liked to have the same placement for each mic cause that changed the sound quite a bit, kk707 sounded good but lack in low end im curious if that was placement related

[@TheRecordist]

Hey. I know it appears to be different placements but I always try to keep the mics the same distance from my mouth hole. At least I hope I did this time. It’s strange when I see the video play back and the spacial illusions it creates.

[@jimfoster3575]

@@TheRecordist mhm I though so ahah I'm glad with the quality put in place for these vids :D But you do have it pointing from different angles, where some you get more "body" resonances. Idk the word in English. So that's more what I though could slightly change the sound in these tests

[@TheRecordist]

@@jimfoster3575 yep. You’re right. It’s so hard to be scientific with these things. I try to always be fair but they’re not super scientific. I can always get better!

[@jimfoster3575]

@@TheRecordisttrue true, thanks for the vids ! Have a good day ;)

[@TheRecordist]

@@jimfoster3575 you too!

[@beatprocess]

You didnt get the v5

[@TheRecordist]

I did, actually. I have it but have yet to test it.

[@beatprocess]

cant wait for your review on it.@@TheRecordist

[@YTHalilo]

I was about to ask the same! The V5 definitely seems to be an interesting one.

[@TheRecordist]

@@YTHalilothat’s coming in January! Sorry for the delay but first come first serve when I get sent mics. Cheers!

[@J.G.arspoetica]

👋

[@TheRecordist]

🤓👍🏻

[@tricogustrico]

Bai Fei Li KK707 cheap junk. What is more important than the microphone folks use is do they have anything interesting to say. I find you interesting.

[@TheRecordist]

Hahaha. Well thank you! Yes, I wasn’t a huge fan of this mic. It wasn’t as terrible as it could have been, but it wasn’t amazing.

[@ramspencer5492]

I didn't like it. It's cheap though

[@TheRecordist]

Me either!