A small edit: the microphone you displayed as the Rode NT1a is actually the Rode NT1kit which is reviewed as being a generally better microphone with better accessories and a better response that solved the “harshness” in the highs that many people experienced with the NT1a. Other than that, thanks for the great video and info you provide on your channel!
@HarvinderSingh-yy8th2 жыл бұрын
Yes, NT1a need a little attention fir correcting harshness of mic.
@LiquidMotionz6 жыл бұрын
Dude at 2020 is no joke, I mastered a track on it and it sounds amazing
@archiebeatz6 жыл бұрын
Yeah the AT2020 gets the job done for sure.
@Gretsch09975 жыл бұрын
You can’t master a track “with” a mic. Maybe retype that sentence.
@LiquidMotionz5 жыл бұрын
@@Gretsch0997 maybe take some English "dude at2020" subject of the comment. " Mastered a track on it" = mastered a track that was recorded on an at2020 boom pow tought you English
@LiquidMotionz5 жыл бұрын
@@Gretsch0997 besides dubbstep, trap and orchestra every track that is mastered was recorded on a microphone
@Gretsch09975 жыл бұрын
Hi TRG , I’m pretty darn sure you used your DAW to do the mastering. ....Not the microphone.
@captnquazar21535 жыл бұрын
I wish I could hear what they sound like
@meatsheeld5 жыл бұрын
look at boothjunkie and podcastage channels. They do mic reviews with spoken word, should give you a good idea
@pavmx7034 жыл бұрын
If it was a shootout video, you probably would have.
@larryhinze86584 жыл бұрын
@@pavmx703 Yup. Another pointless dumb ass review.
@shalcapone14874 жыл бұрын
Look up unboxing videos moron
@BabyfaceMilan4 жыл бұрын
@@larryhinze8658 the video would be too long
@archiebeatz6 жыл бұрын
Thank you all for watching! I hope I've helped you all with selecting the perfect microphone for your studio. Check out the Best Condenser Mics on Sweeterwater for the best deal ➡ imp.i114863.net/EoRqD Here's the list of microphones: Audio-Technica AT2020 ➡ imp.i114863.net/x4rY5 Blue Spark SL ➡ imp.i114863.net/JEEma Rode NT1 ➡ imp.i114863.net/WmmGM Rode NT1a ➡ imp.i114863.net/NOyNV Aston Microphones Origin ➡ imp.i114863.net/mWynM Shure SM27 ➡ imp.i114863.net/3DDdB Blue Microphones Bluebird SL ➡ imp.i114863.net/d11GK
@archiebeatz6 жыл бұрын
Lee Stevens Hi Lee! I totally understand. The Shure SM7B is a dynamic microphone that has a slight color to it. You need something more transparent and more sensitive to pick up your vocal tone and dynamics. Something like a bluebird from Blue or an AT4040. The Shure KSM42 SG is a bit more expensive but it’s the transparent/Pure translation king in this price range. I hope this helps!
@antoniomassomba3755 жыл бұрын
Hello, thanks from your new subscriber. Your videos have been so helpful to my home studio gears. I have the NT1-A and I wanna upgrade to the NT2-A. Is it just fine or you can recommend a better option at the same range price? #YourAfricainBoyHereInFranceTryingToFollowYourFootsteps
@XRayTube5 жыл бұрын
What's up Dude, i ended up getting the Blue Baby Bottle SL for my channel it's absolutely fantastic especially since i sound proofed my room👍
@GabrielHernandez-es3kz5 жыл бұрын
So what’s your fave out of all?
@mc_studios5 жыл бұрын
Quick question. If you could pick only one from your list of these mics, as best for vocals (rapping/singing/clearness) which one would you pick as best one?
@KellyDante6 жыл бұрын
Your video on the sm58 was one of 3 reasons why I purchased it! The other 2 reasons were that Lana Del Rey used it to record all her vocals for her entire Ultraviolence album (she’s one of my faves) and, most importantly, I was able to test it on my own voice when I did a songwriter’s course last year! So that’s what I’ve been using to record my vocals these days with great effect. Couple other mics I’ve experienced are the at2020+ (usb) and the MXL 990 (xlr). I made a video about my honest thoughts on them on my channel called “how to go viral on soundcloud using a meme”, so if that’s useful for anyone starting a home studio I’d recommend watching it!
@archiebeatz6 жыл бұрын
Kelly Danté awesome. Thanks for sharing! I’m glad you purchased it. It’s a great microphone when used properly! I want to hear so please send the music you did with it and I will watch your video tonight! Thanks!
@KellyDante6 жыл бұрын
Archie Beatz I used it on my newest song ‘Self Care’ which is also on my channel 😜 mixed it myself with some waves plugins.
@hatchetairsoft24634 жыл бұрын
A very unknown one, but it's just that good: The Superlux E205 for 40€ (probably 40$ aswell if its available in US). A little bit of why I can absolutely recommend it: I own a small studio mostly equipped with AKG and Lewitt microphones, and since trying cheap gear became like a second hobby to my normal studio/live mixing/recording work I do, I bought a whole batch of actually budget gear, packed that Stuff and drove to a friends Studio to have a big mic shootout. Neumann, Lewitt, AKG, Audio Technica, Schoeps, Manley all there in a bunch together with the cheap stuff, which almost felt sacrilegious. Now I don't want to make a pages long comparison, as there were a lot of interesting results coming from that day, but what blew me away the most was the direct comparison of my AKG C-414 vs the E205. It. sounded. amazing. And what finished me off after de-essing (which was a bigger issue in the 414 than in the Superlux to begin with) and equing some not so nice parts away from both mics, I PREFERED THE E205. Which felt so wrong, especially since the (especially the C414B-ULS with the original CK12 capsule) 414 definitely ain't cheap microphones. Now, I didn't do any scientific measuring, and I'm pretty sure the 414 has a better resoluted high end, but when you just listen to it, dry and in a mix, the E205 just sounds very airy, and smooth in the high end, has a nice little presence boost in the low end without sounding boomy, and just a very pleasing sound for Vocals. I'm also sure that the 414 will be a lot more versatile (I'll next test the superlux on other sources like drum overheads and stuff and it most likely won't hold up as well in those areas), but again, for that vocal take, that singer, in that room, the E205 just sounded better. And for 40 bucks, the only wrong thing you can do is not buying it basically. And thats what I'd call a true budget solution with a great sound.
@TNT-km2eg Жыл бұрын
Poor man choice
@czskateralexn1ke5 жыл бұрын
right now...I am literally recording on a 100$ snow ball microphone on top of using stream labs to record it...than I go to sony vegas and edit the video and sound there...this is probably the most insane and unethical process to music making but I have literally no idea what I am doing. I just got paid and I am looking for microphones so that at least my actual vocal audio won't be so distorted and awful...this video is incredibly helpful, thank you...
@endrizo3 жыл бұрын
haha thats the way to learn.
@spreadteammusicgroup19713 жыл бұрын
I recorded some great audio off of the blue snowball
@brianmoore85073 жыл бұрын
I use the same thing. Blue snowball where I edit the vocals after in audacity lol. Think I am gonna upgrade to either the AT2020 or the Blue Spark
@CapsLockKeyon5 жыл бұрын
About 2 minutes into this video, and I will say this much...great production quality and I'm looking forward to the next 7 minutes where we actually get into each microphone.
@archiebeatz5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I really appreciate it.
@DeathStarPro94 жыл бұрын
Just starting my home studio and I love the amount of love and info given from people doing what I want to do! Thanks homie!
@kave72475 жыл бұрын
I see “budget” and then I see $300 😳
@shaanbeentv65675 жыл бұрын
lucky u didn't see Neumann U 87 Ai he mentioned. even he forgot its for $3400
@MrGsDome4 жыл бұрын
U only need a mic past $100 dollars and u have a quality mic ie. ‘Shure SM57’ or startout on a $30 mic on amazon
@obamos78694 жыл бұрын
“Budget” doesn’t mean cheap, it means that you have a certain price range or a set price point.
@TheGhettoMozart4 жыл бұрын
Music is not a cheap hobby
@skies49104 жыл бұрын
Faxxxxxx
@nilsa69474 жыл бұрын
Billie Eilish's Ocean Eyes was recorded with the AT2020
@9kKev4 жыл бұрын
How do u know dat?
@reekrodriqguez65524 жыл бұрын
kevin It’s obvious
@nilsa69474 жыл бұрын
@@9kKev her brother/producer finneas has talked about it. (read: a quick Google search)
@user-pd9fe1vx3i3 жыл бұрын
Say no more, That's all I need to know lol buying soon!
@mralexandernine34 жыл бұрын
Yo thank you brotha, you just saved me money on buying the kaotica eyeball and a microphone separately. I'm going with the Rode NT1Kit. Highly appreciate it, God bless you!
@shantecraft3 жыл бұрын
whats the main differences between the bluebird SL and the blue spark SL?
@enemezhayesbaby62115 жыл бұрын
AT2020 FOR LIFE. I like my Samson CL7 also but the AT is where I started and what most of the tracks on my soundcloud were recorded with.
@GoreMelian5 жыл бұрын
Great video bro!! well done!! btw the black mic is the Rode NT1 the NT1a is the older version.
@archiebeatz5 жыл бұрын
Yes, I realized that after I posted the edited video, lol. Noob move but hey, I'll eat it because the rest of the information in the video is useful to many. I hope you have a great holiday and thank you for commenting.
@matdemaz6 жыл бұрын
Great video! I still stand by the Rode NT1. You just can't get any better than that, imo.
@olafkliemt11455 жыл бұрын
i recommend the AT-2035, it has a 10dB pad, a low-cut, and 3dB less noise than the AT-2020. works fine.
@archiebeatz5 жыл бұрын
Nice. That's a great microphone as well. That 10dB pad is really handy for sure.
@AstonMicrophones5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review Archie! glad you're liking the Origin :)
@jacobicratic17325 жыл бұрын
Preciate you for everything man couldn't have gotten anything done without your help ✊🏿
@archiebeatz5 жыл бұрын
Awww man. That means a lot. I'm glad you are up and moving!!
@pathnativejam2 жыл бұрын
I watched your whole video for 1 sentence.! The Blue bird every day all day! and twice on Sundays!
@RonBruce4 жыл бұрын
Great review. Very informative and well explained! You’re articulate. Thank you. I’m gonna go with Shure
@phillieg585 жыл бұрын
Electrical Engineer here Digital Audio Today’s digital audio recording equipment we are going from 24-bit digital to 32-bit digital audio this is beyond crazy. It will also mean that condenser microphones are on its way out and dynamic and ribbon microphones are on the way in. Condenser microphones are too noisy for 32-bit digital audio. The useful signal to noise ratio of a high quality condenser microphones is 85 decibels whereas dynamic and ribbon microphones with Neodymium Iron Boron magnets are passive devices with much higher output levels and no internal noise compared to condenser microphones that need preamplifiers, DC blocking capacitors, audio transformers, and phantom powering this creates more noise than can be tolerated in a 32-bit digital audio systems. My custom made XLR Microphone DC Coupled Differential Microphone Preamplifier The key to getting the lowest possible noise with the greatest amount of gain is only using the lowest noise components such as Texas Instruments ultra-low noise operational amplifier LM4562, metal film resistors, ceramic capacitors, tantalum capacitors for power supply filtering 4 9Volt batteries 7912 7812 linear voltage regulators, DC coupling no DC blocking capacitors no audio transformers. Of course, it only works with dynamic and ribbon microphones. My custom-made microphone preamplifier has a 60-decibel gain with a 100Khz low pass filter. Ribbon microphones must use audio transformers but there are ways of improving the performance of audio transformers. Wire directly from the ribbon microphone capsule is very low impedance, lower voltage, and higher current. The audio transformer turns ratio converts from low impedance to higher impedance lower current to higher voltage. The output impedance on a ribbon microphone is 6 Kilo Ohms compared to dynamic microphones 600 Ohms. Most audio transformers have poor low frequency response at 30 to 40 hertz at the low end. Quadrupling the windings on a typical audio transformer will allow lower frequency response below 10 hertz. Using ferrite core toroidal transformers greatly reduces external hum and noise pickup, and far less audio distortion with wider audio bandwidth. Dr. Thomas G. Stockham, Jr. who founded Soundstream digital audio got it right the first time. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soundstream Dr. Thomas G. Stockham, Jr. his first 16-bit analog to digital and digital to analog converters at 50Khz sampling rate digital audio interface was the first audiophile digital audio system. He used a DC coupled differential preamplifier for his 4-channel digital audio interface using a Honeywell data recorder with a Reed Solomon error correction system. Every digital audio system should use XLR DC coupled differential preamplifier before the analog to digital converter. It guarantees the lowest possible noise and the greatest frequency response. Soundstream Digital Audio The first commercial Soundstream 16-bit 50Khz sampling rate digital audio recording was Diahann Carroll With the Duke Ellington Orchestra Under the Direction of Mercer Ellington - A Tribute to Ethel Waters (popular music on the Orinda label) in January 1978. I have this CD and its sounds great. In 1978 dollars it cost Dr. Thomas G. Stockham, Jr $150,000.00 each to make his digital audio recording system and only 18 were made. I’m getting the SoundBlaster K3+ USB Powered 2 Channel Digital Mixer for $129.99 for webcasting. The SoundBlaster K3+ 24-bit digital audio at 48Khz sampling rate digital audio interface and a SoundBlaster X-Fi HD external soundcard that has 24bit digital audio at 96khz sampling rate. With a gaming laptop is dirt cheap and much better sound quality than the Soundstream digital audio interface and a Honeywell data recorder. That’s technology!
@cassidymccurdy8054 жыл бұрын
"I was like the male version of Barbie" 😂 love it! Thankyou!
@archiebeatz4 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha 🙌🏽🙌🏽.
@XRayTube5 жыл бұрын
I owned the Blue Baby Bottle SL for my channel. I absolutely love this microphone for my channel.. thanks for the video!
@russellwiley78694 жыл бұрын
When he's talking about the Rode NT1a, the picture is the NT1 not the NT1a. They are two completely different microphones. The NT1's frequency response is pretty flat with just a slight bump up around 8k-10k. Where the NT1a is kinda crazy with a slight bump in the 100-300hz range with some sharp bumps up all through 3K-12K. Far too bright for my liking on my voice. There may be some voices where the NT1a sounds great, but It's easier to EQ the NT1 since it's already pretty flat across the board, than it would be trying remove all that peakyness in the upper ranges of the NT1a. You couldn't go wrong with one of each, but if I had to choose one over the other (and I do) I'd go with the NT1 over the NT1a (and I did).
@theemoryquince4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this vid! Just grabbed the Blue Bluebird SL💪🏽💪🏽
@michaelsco41364 жыл бұрын
Emory Quince I would appreciate you’re opinion a comment after your first use 👏🏼💪🏼
@archiebeatz4 жыл бұрын
Oh niceeee Emory. How are you liking the Bluebird. Thank you so much for commenting.
@dijosoul6 жыл бұрын
I've used the NT1 and the AT2020 (oh and the cheaper Blue), and for the price the AT2020 is a SUPERB microphone. Audio Technica did awesome to provide such a quality mic for that price. Still have mine! Archie will you be doing a roundup of Mics in the mid/upper mid-tier, say, btw $300/$400 and $1k? That may be an interesting one for those who want to round out the locker. Thanks!
@archiebeatz6 жыл бұрын
That's awesome. Those are some useful mics for sure. Oh nice. I definitely will. You are like the 3rd person to request the mid/upper tier mics. Thanks for commenting!
@zeniimusic15445 жыл бұрын
So which one would u recommend I currently am using an at 2020 should I upgrade to a NT1?
@Treucey5 жыл бұрын
Zixuan Peng is it good? Thinking about buying one
@julianokechukwu14055 жыл бұрын
Hey Archie Beats. Thanks a lot for this video. It really helped me out a tonne. Especially the description area where you listed out your studio gear with their links. Big ups bro! 😎✌🏽
@KingSolrac5 жыл бұрын
I use the AT2020 and I have multiple tracks on Spotify, one of which has over 100k. Not trying to gloat but if you can master properly and use it right then you can get somewhere!
@archiebeatz5 жыл бұрын
Nice! Congrats on that 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@legoshisluvr5 жыл бұрын
This is giving me motivation thank u
@aphoticphoton4 жыл бұрын
Would getting a Behringer Audio Interface work well with it?
@Unxpekted4 жыл бұрын
Is it difficulty to master tracks?
@KingSolrac4 жыл бұрын
Aphotic Photon interfaces don’t really matter. Focus scarljte or whatever you spell is amazing. Mastering can be easy if you devote time to it
@jadenluce36825 жыл бұрын
This video is great man I’m trying to start putting my music out there so thank you so much!
@archiebeatz5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Jaden. I'm glad this video helped. Let me know how everything works out for you.
@jadenluce36825 жыл бұрын
Archie Beatz I will!❤️
@davidjangmusic5 жыл бұрын
Purchasing NT1 tonight for sure~
@archiebeatz5 жыл бұрын
Nice and congrats on getting the NT1 🙌🏽
@yunsoulja1235 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the informative video! Your input on these mics are helping me decide on which mic to buy! I just had a quick question and that was; what makes a mic good for vocals and what makes them good for guitars? Is it mostly because of convenience of easy set-ups? Or is it more of the sound difference? Again, thanks for the informative video!
@archiebeatz5 жыл бұрын
yun jae You are welcome! Thank you so much! When it comes to what makes a mic sound good for vocals and guitars, it’s about tone, dynamic range and frequency response. When you listen to how the microphone translate instruments and vocals, you will get a pretty good idea on if it works for you. Reading and watching reviews on mics really help as well. I’ve been fortunate enough to have record and work with many microphones. Which is why I try my best to give information like this. I hope this helps and let me know how everything works out! Thank you for watching.
@yunsoulja1235 жыл бұрын
Hey Archie! Just came back to give you a quick update, I ended up buying the Aston Origin and I have ZERO regrets! I obviously don't have the ear or the knowledge to really appreciate it fully yet but I believe it'll come with time of just messing around and spending more time with the mic! Thanks so much for your suggestions and keep the awesome videos coming!
@neish335 жыл бұрын
I don't know what mic to get for vocals like as much info i look up i just don't know what one would sound most professional.
@archiebeatz5 жыл бұрын
aneisha rawson Go with the Bluebird SL. You can’t go wrong with that. It’s default with transparency and deliver great quality for any vocals. ☺️ I hope this helps.
@yesteryear5 жыл бұрын
I just wanna thank you so much I’m about to buy the mic with the boom arm and a Knox filter for around $110 (on sale!) off of eBay I’ve been recording for the past two years with a phone but I’m really taking what I do seriously and am now investing hella money into music and this is helllping me a lot
@robertfarris67784 жыл бұрын
much love for the knowledge brother and reviewing things you've actually used
@SorMae325 жыл бұрын
you saved me money, my friend has the at2020 and he said i could have it i thought it was bad until you said it was a good all around mic thanks for the vids they’re both informational and entertaining keep up the good work❤️
@mmproductions33505 жыл бұрын
Mason Lenhard the one he’s talking about is it usb or phantom power?
@Dr.Twizzz4 жыл бұрын
Super Quality content! I'm about to get my first high quality mic, looking forward to it! :)
@noelalam97314 жыл бұрын
wow man great content. i don’t know anything and you are doing a great job breaking down a lot of info
@pastorcano4 жыл бұрын
Hello there Archie just subscribe to your channel man "REAL COOL" i have been a sound engineer since the early 80s (don't want to give out my age) but i appreciate the feed back you give. not all who produce and do sound are so humble and sincere about helping out with gear... Nice Job !!!! i have learned a few things from you!!!
@anshwanshukla36535 жыл бұрын
Dude thank you , you're video & exaplaination is awesome!!!
@jeffsnyder31614 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this presentation Archie. On a side note, you have a lot of cool. Continued success to you.
@djtdawg1235 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video. Love the energy. I noticed in the comments nobody seems to say much about the Shure SM27. How would you say it compares to the Rode? My vocals are deeper and powerful. Think Chris Stapleton or Stevie Ray Vaughn. Or would you go with the AT2020 for powerful raw vocals?
@archiebeatz5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Well, the SM27 has a more transparent tone while the Rode has a more warm tone. Since you have a deeper and powerful voice the SM27 will perform well. The AT2020 will do great as well but it's not as detailed at the SM27.
@iluvkew2xd145 жыл бұрын
Gonna have to go with the AT2020 tbh, just the best option in my opinion
@archiebeatz5 жыл бұрын
Awesome. You are definitely entitled to your opinions and it's a great mic for sure.
@RayBuatTrailer5 жыл бұрын
Do behringer u phoria 204hd fit with AT2020?
@archiebeatz5 жыл бұрын
Yes. As long as it's the XLR version of the AT2020 and not the USB version.
@V-DTAJ4 жыл бұрын
Just looking up what microphone to buy. There is a pretty sweet shop for anything music related 8 km away from me and they sell the Rode NT1-A set for 170€ Right now (not even a sale, ist baseline in Germany). Pretty nice. Thanks for the video, was very helpful.
@matthewhitchcock75325 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video brother. Helping me find equipment for my home studio
@boroberts99594 жыл бұрын
I've got a Bluebird, love it for voiceover work!
@archiebeatz4 жыл бұрын
Niceeeee! I'm glad you like it.
@maxlarsen4 жыл бұрын
4:20 picture is on a rode nt1 though not nt1a the a is silver finish while nt1 is black i think but i guess u mean rode nt1 since u say it cost 269$ nt1a cost around 90$
@BloopShow5 жыл бұрын
Do you have recommendations on dynamic vocal mics? Or maybe condensors for 'not so great'/'live' recording environments? My bedroom isn't always the most soundproof place. :)
@bestfilmclips90645 жыл бұрын
yes the mic can have different effects and sound but the end of the day you really have to rely on you're skills as a vocalist.. practicing training etc- too many people rely on auto-tune etc- and tbh.. its ok sometimes but shows a real lack of vocal talent. My friends are great vocalists many where in choir etc as kids so 10-20 years of practicing as artist ''practice makes perfect''.
@archiebeatz5 жыл бұрын
I totally agree!
@bestfilmclips90645 жыл бұрын
@@archiebeatz its a good vid by the way!
@pilotnelson45074 жыл бұрын
"KZbin channel should have core value. " Excellence
@archiebeatz4 жыл бұрын
Yes!! Thank you!
@Zelldinchtjr4 жыл бұрын
@@archiebeatz The Unite State's Air Force's first core value is integrity. Very important in life in general!
@ashenone34275 жыл бұрын
Movie big hits were made with a Blue Spark. Hanna Montana, etc... back in the day
@Sonatarium4 жыл бұрын
I'm very happy to see that you're using the midi akai keyboard :D It means that I've chosen well
@Zobin2114 жыл бұрын
Archie, thanks for this video. If you had to pick one of these mics that you would recommend the most, regardless of price, which one would it be? I currently am using a Sennheiser 865 S but I'm not really happy with it. Just looking for some direction. Thanks!
@WIBEDRILLMusic4 жыл бұрын
Bro thanks for making such great videos. I'm actually confused between the Aston Origin and Rode NT1A. I'm building my home studio where i'll be mostly recoding vocals and guitars for Electronic Dance Music. Can you suggest the best option for me??? I'll be very thankful to you.
@gaby.munich786 жыл бұрын
Amazing Video and your are MJ fan..me too since a Young girl.. Amazingly to know you hier!!!!
@archiebeatz6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Gabriela. Yesss, MJ is the man, lol. Thank you :)
@adsvx5 жыл бұрын
Very cool, Mr Beatz! I loved it.
@vdonnn5 жыл бұрын
@4:12 ... that's a RODE NT1.. The 1-A is the lighter color one.
@archiebeatz5 жыл бұрын
Yes! I'm aware. It was an editing mistake. I've addressed this in a pinned comment already. Thanks for letting me know btw.
@vdonnn5 жыл бұрын
Archie Beatz Sorry! I shoulda paid more attention.
@IshaanNigamOfficial3 жыл бұрын
I am a singer and I want to upgrade my home vocal recording setup from usb condenser to XLR. I am confused with the following options: 1. AKG P120 2. AKG P220 3. Lewitt LCT240 Pro 4. SE Electronics X1a Suggest me which one to choose and why? Note : My room is non-treated.
@theblushingdesisings79205 жыл бұрын
Hey Archie, first of all, thanks for this very helpful video from beginners like me. So, I know this is more rare but do you have any recommendations for wind instruments and also a recommendation for female vocals that are on the warmer side? And do you think that there is one mic that can be used moderately well for both vocals and a flute or is that too big of a difference? Thaaaaanks
@archiebeatz5 жыл бұрын
Hey Elizabeth! You are welcome and thank you for watching. Honestly, either of these microphones are great for vocals and woodwind instruments, especially if you are on a budget. As far as warmth, the NT1 and NT1a will give you a little bit more than the others. You just have to play around with the microphone of your choice while getting some experience with it and it willing to find the perfect tone for your liking. I hope this helps!
@theblushingdesisings79205 жыл бұрын
Archie Beatz OMG thanks for replying. Much appreciated 💛
@arcosu27204 жыл бұрын
Ur names Archie, you make beats, sounds familiar, I like
@archiebeatz4 жыл бұрын
hahaha, yes. Thank you.
@RayAndre4 жыл бұрын
I've been using the same $180 mic for vocals for 5 years. It's served me well. Not absolute TOP quality but always gets the job done. I just did a comparison to a $5,000 Neumann on my channel. You can watch it now and let me know if you hear the difference!
@Jake-be9ji5 жыл бұрын
You’re a character my man! I like it!
@archiebeatz5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha Thanks Jake
@MartinManweiler5 жыл бұрын
I see you have the sterling audio sitting down there..... I gave mine away.
@hunteryerrell41745 жыл бұрын
Hello and thanks for the wonderful info! I was just wondering which mic would be the best for sax and flute. Thanks alot!
@archiebeatz5 жыл бұрын
The Blue Bluebird SL translates such a clean sound with woodwinds and brass instruments.
@nancybatista25984 жыл бұрын
your commentary really helped me thank you so much.
@courijones13176 жыл бұрын
Another great video bro!! Keep pushing!!
@archiebeatz6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate it and I will.
@seangdolan3 жыл бұрын
Watch out! The NT1A and NT1 have different sound signatures. It’s not just about the paint! The silver/grey NT1A has a slight low end and high end air boost. The black NT1(no “a”) is flatter sounding. Both great mics for the money for practically any use.
@shirtybackup79972 жыл бұрын
Which is better. I’ll be streaming and doing vocals
@seangdolan2 жыл бұрын
@@shirtybackup7997 Totally personal preference.
@seangdolan2 жыл бұрын
@@shirtybackup7997 but I recommend checking out a few side by side comparisons like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqepdJ1viJlgn5o
@vlogstamari27064 жыл бұрын
What kind of affordable mic do you recommend for female rnb vocals ? And does the type of interface matter ? Upgrading the home studio
@patriciaWmonteiro4 жыл бұрын
Hey there. Which mic do you think is more appropriate for me? I sing pop and alternative rnb (think Sasha sloane, The Weeknd, Lana del Rey, Troye Sivan, banks).. thank you!
@tomasherajt25583 жыл бұрын
which microphone would you recommend for vocals and acoustic guitar with a budget of 250 dollars? My main concern is the maximum sound quality that can be obtained at this price. Thanks for your time sir!
@seadefender735 жыл бұрын
Great video, so helpful thanks!
@philp10725 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this info!!..do you have a suggestion for a starting out voice over person with no music pic up?
@archiebeatz5 жыл бұрын
You are welcome and thank you for commenting. Honestly, either of these will be great, Phil. Compression and Eq'ing can also contribute to a great voice over recording.
@HarvinderSingh-yy8th Жыл бұрын
Good review. NTI has become a legendary mic.
@pestokong62284 жыл бұрын
lol your intro earned yourself a subscriber already. I got a question, I'm planning of getting the at2020 USB. Does it need an Amp or anything?
@ayvanvoronov16084 жыл бұрын
No, just plug it in and enjoy
@pestokong62284 жыл бұрын
@@ayvanvoronov1608 thanks
@carmel-enzi5 жыл бұрын
The mic in your video is the rode nt1 , not the nt1 A
@BritishRunner5 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Imma pick one up soon.
@donut_lyfe5 жыл бұрын
Awesome review man! Very helpful!
@AyoVolas5 жыл бұрын
Very insightful thank you mate!
@HEYSERGYO4 жыл бұрын
great video man, appreciate honesty! cheers
@archiebeatz4 жыл бұрын
Thank you and you are welcome. I’m glad I could help. 🙏🏽
@prod.shriver5 жыл бұрын
what do you recommend for someone who is very interested in Audio Engineering and wants to pursue that field in college? I have the option to take a fine arts sound recording class, and I am not sure what I want to accomplish yet. You seem like you know what you're doing
@mrzapatrapa16 жыл бұрын
Nice vid, i was looking for an update from my nt usb, i'll keep an eye on these
@archiebeatz6 жыл бұрын
Hi Joan. Not this time but soon I will be testing some USB microphones out. With Rode being one of my favorite brand of microphones, I will have to do the NT USB :)
@archiebeatz6 жыл бұрын
Oh nice.
@wisechoice65946 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed to your channel much respect appreaciate the information , I'm planning to start my own home studio i got my pc and my laptop ready to go with a budget of 1500$ what do you advice me for audio interface, mic, monitors and a headset ?
@markusstephanie47915 жыл бұрын
Im a rapper from the Bay Area I record at a studio with 3k microphones but also record at home with the at2035 and its amazing
@Gretsch09975 жыл бұрын
I tore down my basement studio to force myself to get back out there and co-exist with the rest of the world. It’s been an eye opening experience !!
@keithlindsay50122 жыл бұрын
Great review ✊🏾
@archiebeatz2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Be sure to watch the updated videos of these microphones
@PaulyStax5 жыл бұрын
I like your relaxed and enthusiastic speaking style.
@archiebeatz5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I try.
@TheophileChurch5 жыл бұрын
Good info about the Microphones. now I can make a better choice. Thank you!
@archiebeatz5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I could help!
@yungsquire66365 жыл бұрын
Nice vid really helped with my choices appreciated it.
@mwinfy4 жыл бұрын
Which is the best????
@autumnkamice34803 жыл бұрын
Do you have a idea of the clearest microphone for a rapper ? I hear a lot about echoing with this mic? hope you can help :))) I love your videos there is just so much information I can't choose. $300 or less.
@santacruzmusicpage5 жыл бұрын
Hello Sir, glad I ran across your channel. Thanks for the info. I am looking for a Thunderbolt 3 interface. Any advice is welcome.
@ssssss14904 жыл бұрын
great video Archie
@N4FZGoldNIAMAWESOME4 жыл бұрын
personally, I recommend the at2035, great microphone
@JohnnyBot715 жыл бұрын
incredibly helpful, sir. made my choice. cheers!
@shotbybrandoe5 жыл бұрын
Colin Owen Griffin did he say what his favorite one was
@JohnnyBot715 жыл бұрын
@@shotbybrandoe don't think he did, but he seemed to be sprung on the shure sm27. i went for the Rode. got a bunch of rodes on my drum kit, so i like to stick with a good product. i do, however, see more vocal mics in my future...cheers my man!
@mannymccash96604 жыл бұрын
Nice video good job keep 'em coming sir
@archiebeatz4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Manny. I am. Lots of content coming.
@michaelmao61805 жыл бұрын
Hey you should try out the Behringer B2 Pro. It's only 150 bucks. A guy on youtube made a video of how he applied an EQ curve onto it and it sounds very close to a Neumann U87. At least after the KZbin compression, I can't hear much of a difference. It's also multipattern (like the Neumann), and looks a lot like the Neumann. You can look at the spec sheet and it looks very similar to the U87, except that there's a tad more bass and a bigger boost in the mids to highs. It's not bad considering the 20+ time price difference.
@heytherestranger52355 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend the Bluebird SL as a starting microphone (strictly vocals)
@archiebeatz5 жыл бұрын
Yes! 100%.
@inventadoconomy97543 жыл бұрын
I buy today the blue bird sl FOR VOICE RECORD AMAZING AFTER PUT THE REBERB AND OTHER EFECTS FIREEEEE
@natashasolae6 жыл бұрын
😩😩😂😂 a pacifier!!! Love that you’re posting videos every day now!!!!
@archiebeatz6 жыл бұрын
:) I thought it was funny lol.. Thanks for watching bae :)