Can a mic last forever? 1 year old CAD e100s vs 20 year old CAD e100

[@chriswellz5993]

One on the left is sharper, one on the right is warmer. Nice vid man.

[@benkleschinsky]

I wish the E100s was a little warmer.

[@stanleynowak9325]

@@benkleschinsky Use a processor.

[@BassPlayinShawn]

Great comparison video! I like how the old e100 sounds. The high frequencies are not "hyped" like other cheap large diaphragm condensers. The old one has a much smoother high frequency sound that I find much more listenable. I might be biased since I do own the old one, but whenever I use the old e100 or e200, people tend to be blown away by the sound.

[@DmitriyVasilyev]

Old one sounds very warm and smooth, and I can hear really sexy low tones. New one a little bit clearer, brighter, more high frequences. My choice is the vintage.

[@vinofarm]

Hi Mike, I just wanted to thank you for your awesome channel. I think I watched about 20 of your videos trying to zero in on a mic to buy. I have bought and tried a few, but none of them were quite right for my voice. Then I found you and this video introduced me to the CAD E100... a mic I NEVER would have heard about if not for you. (I'm not a pro VO guy, just looking to add some narration to my videos.) So after I saw this video, I went looking on ebay and found a virtually new, un-used original E100 and bought it! It's never even had batteries plugged into it. It arrived, I just tried it out and it's perfect. I'm sending the SM7B back to Amazon tomorrow. Thanks again... Keep up the awesome videos!

[@BoothJunkie]

Great find! I hope you love it!

[@surag24malik]

E100 is so good. So Warm! 90s Kid! :D loved it.

[@myportfoliomax4971]

Oh, man. Now I practice all the time to sound like you. I'd like to have a radio station voice like you do. So smooth and nice voice you have, respect.

[@0e0]

i like the low freqency response of the e100 better.. there is more movement. might not be as good depending on what the application is

[@davidgbeneke1]

Wow, really like the older CAD E100, warm with a smoother top end! Pretty close to the way an E350 sounds, maybe a little less bass punch, but close! Thanks Mike!

[@BoothJunkie]

Thanks for watching David! And thanks for the inspiration!

[@skyph0s582]

Great video Mike! The E100 sounds more mellow in my headset, with less muddiness during proximity. I'll have to keep an eye out for these. ;)

[@intlkeyboardsoar]

The new one accentuated the s sibilance and was a little harsher.

[@Guitarhero1800]

Most people have a preference when making the 'S' sound to either the left or the right side of the mouth (to make the S sound, the tongue will push against the front teeth but it's not against the teeth smack in the middle but rather to one side or another). So the sibilance will sound brighter when you put the microphone on the preferred side. For instance if your tongue is more to the right side of your mouth when making the S sound, the sibilance will be higher on the right side. Basically: The sound coming out of the mouth (while talking or singing) is NOT symmetric. Even though we think of it as a 'mono' source, we actually talk in stereo!! That aside, I do agree with you the new mic sound more aggressive.

[@Minecrafthoch50]

I realy like the warm Sound of the Vintage Microphone

[@therealdjap]

Great comparison. I have been using the same E100 for over 20 years. It was used on almost every record I made. I have never had a side by side with the S version. Thanks!

[@bradanders7020]

E100 sounds beautiful!

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

They don't make 'em like they used to! In my opinion the E100 sounds better in a side-by-side comparison.

[@the_wau_]

Audio Technica AT2035! Picked it up used, in like-new condition for only $40 at my local Guitar Center. :)

[@blazingdan]

Ooh that vintage E100 sounds so good. I prefer it in this test. Keep it up!

[@1MarcVD]

To me it sounds more like he has a cold. It sounds not exactly warm but nasal.

[@xaosnox]

The vintage e100 sounds SO much better it's unreal! I can't figure out why he uses the e100s when he has two e100 mics. Next the the MKH 416, that is the nicest mic for his voice I've heard him use. I'd like to hear the Sennheiser and the e100 side-by-side.

[@1LuckieDuckie]

My forever mike is a CAD Equitek E-350 that I purchased from Goodwill 3 years ago for $200. It appeared new in case with original shockmount.

[@XR_IX]

I thought my beloved 1994 E100 was toast, I pulled it out the case and had a bad hum. Turns out the set screw for the male XLR is threaded backwards, and when I pulled out my XLR, it came out just a bit and disconnected one wire (floating ground or unbalanced). I had to read the schematics and replace wires, reassemble. The bad thing is the wire used, is like 30 Gauge, and there was less than a cm of play. I had to disassemble and clean the the solder joints and solder in absolutely tight spaces. FYI - RED(pin 2 XLR)(PCB "A") | Black(pin 1 XLR)(PCB "C") | White (pin 3 XLR)(PCB "B"). After fixing it, oh how sweet, and cause I was in such despair before the repair, I ordered a shinny E100sx .... and a TZ Audioproducts Stellar X2. I need to stop listening to you(Ha), but you have been spot on about the CAD E100

[@MoviesByeMark]

As an old radio DJ (survived the 80's at CBS's B96 in chicago) who loved the SM5B (the old 'Fat Albert), I think the old E100 is friendlier.

[@arimaniac]

E100 got better low-mid-response compare to the E100s I think.

[@hymenocera]

A note about the old e100 and battery usage. If you are recording loud sources the batteries actually give an extra oomph of current to the microphone in addition to phantom power. So, you need them. (I am an e100-II user)

[@xaosnox]

I love it. "We''ll see how they sound." I don't know what you guys are listening with, but in my moderately alright Sennheiser monitors, the e100s sounds like a toy compared to the vintage model. The older one is rich, full, warm, and golden. The e100s sounds tinny, thin, and grating in comparison. Clear is not the word I'd use. It's sharp. I can really hear what he calls the "gravel" in his voice that he says is the reason the NT1a is not for him. It sounds like tired, swollen vocal folds and makes my EQ finger twitchy! The old one is clear, but smooth, and that gravel sound is just enough for some texture. If you've got decent monitors, that e100 just jumps forward, but in a very enticing way. The e100s makes me want to jump back. It's a nice mic on it's own, but I've rarely heard such a dramatic difference in color between mics in a shootout. Even with different brands and different price ranges. I guess most voice over people don't have the kind of ears that you get when you've done some mixing and mastering. They really get to be sensitive to a lot of nuance, even through not-so-great monitors. The difference to me is astounding.

[@GodlyDrmmrProductions]

You can definitely hear the higher treble range from the E100S, but that OG E100 still kicks! Excellent video! I think I've found my forever mic!

[@xaosnox]

Hey, Mike! Could you do a MKH 416/vintage e100 shootout? I bought 2 of those after seeing this video, and when I get a chance to record with them through an Apollo Twin using the Neve preamp, I always, and I mean every single time, get an email or call from the producer asking what I used to record the file. These are guys getting files from voice actors all day long using all kinds of Neumanns and the MKH 416. I've already tested against all the current Neumanns, and the TLM 107 is the only one that comes close. It sounds as good as my friend's Neumann/Telefunken U47 on cello and piano. The only mic I'd ever care to buy VO after using this one is the MKH 416. I'd love to hear them side-by-side. Also, the main reason for the batteries was to provide extra power to capture transients. You actually have to open the mic and change a jumper setting to make the batteries power the mic. Just thought you'd like to know in case you ever find yourself in need of phantom power.

[@rockonmu1]

I"m waiting for my E100 to arrive! I got that and a GAP Pre73 Mkii preamp. Can't wait to hear that combination. Thanks for the Compairison of the two CAD's.

[@JAMPROSOUND]

I had to sell my old e-100 years ago to feed my daughter. I would do it again if needed but oh man, I miss that mic. I've tried for years to locate the buyer and offer to buy it back. No luck though. I would love to pick up another. Great video (I've watched it before on another account.).

[@soulzsy2355]

The one on the right is very Warm, love it.

[@booth44]

I Brought My Original CAD E100 to the 2015 AES Show in N.Y.C. and we had a Shootout. It Blew Away the E100s which is a re-issue from China. And when used with a Pro Preamp it sounds even BETTER in Detail. It's most requested over My Neumann, So that says a lot : ) and this is Why. The Equitek E-100 incorporates a number of unique features including: Servoed head amplifiers. High SPL Capability (148 dB SPL with pad). Transformerless balanced output circuits. Internal power reservoir system that can supply ten times the current available from phantom powering alone. Dual cantilevered capsule shock isolators. Remote operation without phantom power using internal batteries. 20 dB non capacitive pad. Stainless steel internal pop/EMI filter. Automatic power shut down circuit.

[@dynamicdan7888]

I prefer the e100s, but both sounded good and similar, which makes this a fun comparison. I mainly preferred the tone and balance of the "S" and highs on the e100s.

[@tariqnelson3547]

Excellent video! Thanks. About 3 years ago someone stole me an E100 for $20 on Craigslist. I got it home turned it on it worked for five minutes and stopped. I was informed I needed to recharge the internal batteries. I tried it worked a little wile and stopped. It's been sitting in storage all this time because I didn't know they were rechargeable 9volt batteries. I'm gonna get it out Saturday and see if I can get it to work. By the way, the vintage E 100 sounded better on your voice. More robust. The newer mic had more presence

[@splytdos]

I have a vintage one I got on eBay a year and a half ago with the case and shockmount for about $170 after shipping... I did have to replace the batteries with (NiMH?) rechargable. According to CAD, you can test it with alkaline batteries, but you run the risk of damaging it if you try to use it that way (NiMH batteries have slightly lower voltage. I did find a manual online. IIRC, the mic requires more power than a preAmp (or at least some preAmps) will provide, so the batteries are being used even when phantom power is on. It will run without phantom power, but there is a jumper or something you have to set inside the mic or battery compartment to enable it to work in that configuration.

[@lounor1]

I just purchased the vintage E-100 and changed the jumper configuration to change the auto power circuit enabled feature. It is now on the auto power circuit disabled mode. I tried recording into my Zoom F1 field recorder with does not have phantom power it worked perfectly off of the 9v batteries inside of the E-100. You just have to remember to turn the mic off after each use otherwise the batteries will die.

[@TerryMalibu]

Man that E100 is dark, I love it. Sounds great with your voice. I totally just bought one because of this video. I was looking at this and the CAD M179, chose this. Looks like a great mic. The E100S sounds great too, a little brighter but in a good way. What can I say, I’m a sucker for the dark shit.

[@MattDavid]

The original wins for me (oh great, now I have ANOTHER mic for my wish list!). I'd love to hear that side by side with the Rode NT1. Love your vids, keep up the fine work!

[@MattDavid]

Decided to compare the mics myself, have a listen :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGmsYZydi5lgqdk Unfortunately, as much as I love my CAD e100, I'm thinking of stepping things up a notch. There are way too many potentially nice mics out there. Check out Roswell, Advanced Audio and Alctron when you get the chance. Not many reviews and sound bites of any of these brands online so would love to hear your thoughts on them if you are ever able to get hold of any of them!

[@chrislewismedia3111]

Hey Mike. LOVE your stuff! Got my E100s off ebay for $224 shipping included... AWEsome buy!

[@lolsensei5302]

E100 is beast.!

[@illuminationcorner4400]

Absolutely beast!

[@xaosnox]

You can say that again! I picked up two of them off of eBay last week for a little over $300 (both) and I couldn't be happier.

[@davidgbeneke1]

Hey Again Mike, Something about the old E100 reminded me of a Neumann U67, listened to a few samples and sure enough, very close. Then I went to Recording Hacks and compared frequency plots, and they are scary close there as well. As you may know the U67s are pretty well respected voice over mics. I'm thinking mic snobs of the time, the 90's, or even now may over look CADs completely. The old ones are going for $400.00 avereage on ebay, it sounds like a real winner! Keep em! The E100S is also a great mic, more of a high fi modern sound, but still very even and smooth, you are lucky to have both! Thanks Again for doing this!

[@Hostile_Design]

For this intent, the old E100 sounded awesome to me. They are close for sure, but the low-end of the old mic just does something for me, especially when up close on it. That was perhaps not the point of the video, but regardless :D.

[@CollWaterman]

difference is very suttle, but its clearly there. the old one is clearly less stable around the high frequencies, but the sound is still really nice

[@clansman89]

Better mids and highs on the new one. No question which one is better.

[@xaosnox]

Did you notice there's little need for the pop filter on the vintage mic? It's got a stainless steal pop filter under the outer brass mesh. Not much need for a shock mount, either. The diaphragm module has a shock absorber around it. Simply one of the best mics ever made. That new one pops all the time in this, even with the filter. The vintage barley pops at all, even without it.

[@xaosnox]

Yeah, everything I say about the built in pop filter and the shock mount around the diaphragm is a lie. Get a RØDE NT1 and forget all about that e100.

[@chenchurrio6680]

Seeing as the E100 is basically from the 90's it must have been extremely expensive considering the time and sound quality of the mic though I don't know. But it still is amazing how tech has advanced so much in just a few decades

[@VideoMenu]

Had it narrowed down to a couple of $250 mics (Blue and something else) when I came across elusive internet chatter about the CADs. It was your CAD+H5 setup that sold me. The supercardioid status is great for my medium- to long-term goals. I got the H5 last month. I'm ordering the CAD tomorrow. :D (That vintage one is nice, though. Maybe in the future I can try/buy one. But I have the rule that once initial cash is laid out, the VO venture *must* be self-funding.)

[@VideoMenu]

By the way, the price of the CAD went down by $100 this month at B&H and also Guitar Center (authorized retailers).

[@steveadriance]

Thank you for all your hard work, Mike .. love your channel! Have done VO work in studio across my MarCom career but never built a home studio. Based on your recommendations I just picked up an older CAD E-100, a great value for under $200 delivered. Great sound. Now to see if I can figure out Reaper. OC 703 panels are on their way .. Thanks again!

[@TheInfirit]

As an audio noob I prefer the older one but both sound great anyway. Nice voice btw!

[@garypuckett4101]

The E100 actually works really well on violin/fiddle.

[@stuartcarson9378]

They both sound great.

[@ChadWork1]

I dig the original E100. Nice mids. The New E100s sounds really essy to me on my JBL studio monitors. I searched "CAD E100" because my brother gave me a matched pair, and these seem pretty nice. I haven't tried them myself yet.

[@dominionbeats]

Personally they are extremely close in sound. However, the e100 brings out a crisp low end which is actually quite enjoyable. The e100s seems to have a nice low end quality but not as crisp or apparent.

[@kennyhuntsinger2284]

I honestly prefer the sound of the E100, the 20 year old one

[@Nico-lw5ol]

A bit more low end on it

[@benkleschinsky]

I agree. The low end on the E100S is completely gone.

[@benkleschinsky]

I actually went out and bought the E100s and I absolutely hated it. Bought an E100 made in 1987 on eBay and it sounds incredible. I honestly believe the build quality of CAD is not what they used to be.

[@kennyhuntsinger2284]

@@benkleschinsky thank you, I forgot this channel existed 🙃

[@GoTellJesusSaves]

I'm hoping the Lewitt lct 441 flex will last a long time. I'm really enjoying it

[@brandionrbarnard]

The E100 you can hear a full body tone. Records very very well. The E100 is my vote.

[@andrewevanoff1192]

Interesting video. Thanks. BTW, try using ENELOOP rechargeable AA batteries. They are sold in Costco (with chargers too). Eneloops are made in Japan. They have great capacity, can be recharged like 2000 times and hold charge for a long time. Most important, they will never leak. This is all I use anymore. They are great. Check them out. Obviously, I have no financial interest in this but just want to share my experiences.

[@niels1718]

the e100s sounds really warm :) Would be great for a dark piano recording or a acoustic guitar.

[@master_moose]

Definitely prefer the vintage mic. It has a richer sound to it and the high frequencies are less harsh. The 'S's on the e100s were actually a little painful for my ears.

[@xaosnox]

I'm shocked at the difference. It's even more dramatic than the RØDE NT1A v the CAD E100s. That E100 sounds gorgeous and warm. It makes the E100 sound tiny and thin. The E100s picks up that gravel you say you don't like in your voice. I couldn't really hear what your were talking about when you mentioned that in the NT1A v E1000s video, but it's really obvious here. I could definitely be happy with the vintage E100 as a forever mic. Or an "at least until I can afford the MKH 416" mic. I'd be interested in hearing the 416 next to a RØDE NTG4 PLUS. For now, it's my sturdy standby NT1A, which actually works really well with my voice which is deep (a lot of it is between 50 and 100 Hz), so I don't mind the brightness of the RØDE. But that ES100 just sounds so warm and pleasing. It handles the low end without making it sound too boomy or muddy. I really love it. I was considering the E100s, but no more! I'll hang on to the RØDE until I can find one of those E100 vintage models somewhere.

[@xaosnox]

Here's that comparison between the Sennheiser 416 and the RØDE NTG4. Unfortunately, the test was done at a distance like they would be used to capture on-site audio for film. The RØDE lacks the warmth and velvety rich sound of the 416, but has a nice, crisp and not tinny high end. I'd love to hear the proximity effect on it. It may sound even nicer than the 416 up close. kzbin.info/www/bejne/goqbd3hva7h9btE

[@kevindowd7769]

The E100 sounds great

[@xaosnox]

So frustrating trying to find the original e100! All that I can find on eBay are e100 2 mics that were made in China. The difference between the original and the e100s is HUGE. I love the old one. Not so hot about the new one. Man! as I write this I can hear him switching back and forth and I want that original mic so bad I can taste it! It actually had a built in shock mount around the diaphragm capsule and a built in metal pop screen behind the brass outer casing, which is why you can't see the diaphragm which is smaller than the e100s.. Ugh! it's driving me crazy every time I hear him switch. The new one sounds so thin and cheap compared to the original. Gimme, gimme, gimme! Someone has to have one! Notice no popping on the original, even when the pop filter is over on the new one. Awesome mic!

[@xaosnox]

Finally found some, but they go faster than I can get the money for them. (Disabled with no income and no booth to make any.) As soon as I get a booth built, that e100 is the first thing on my list. The prices keep getting higher. Word is getting around. I'd better stop telling everyone all of the great features built into that mic. It sucks. Nobody should buy one. At least not until I get one.

[@andrewwickenheisser3205]

I have an old model one, love it. My favorite vocal condenser. If I ever need to, I will replace it with 100s

[@PMA]

Thank you so much for the pertinence of your KZbin video. I really like what you do! I'm a fan! :)

[@FAMEAcademyNY]

Awesome video!!! Looks like u are the E-100 Master! I purchased a vintage E-100 on craig's list about 10 years ago. I set it up, it came on then quickly faded out. I called CAD and they recommended I change the rechargable batteries.. I purchased a pair of WATSON rechargeable batteries. If I remember correctly, the mic never turned on again.... So, my question to you is... Should I send it to CAD for repair, or do you have a recommended alternative that won''t break the bank? Thanks!!!

[@JoshM7]

I have the E100, and I love it. They both sound good, but I like the E100 as I like warm things. (Sounds silly... but ehh)

[@xaosnox]

A couple of days ago, I couldn't find an e100 to save my life. Just piles of the the e100 2, which is crap from what I can tell. Today, I found 5. I don't want to say where. But here's the thing. I've been disabled for 7 years with no income. The only work I can do now is VO because I cannot stand or sit for more than a few minutes at a time. But, because of the lack of income, I've been homeless for 2 years. I'm now in a shelter that focuses on helping addicts get clean, off the streets and into a real life-something many of them have never even known. They also provide an alcohol and drug free shleter for people like me who don't have substance abuse issues but have been completely devastated by lawyer incompetence and Social Security's dirty tricks. (It literally took going to my Congressman to even get them to respond to my lawyer after 18 months of stonewalling them. They were caught in an outright lie to my Congressman, so a rep at Social Security got so angry about it that she went over one head after another until she got them to finally respond, which just started another agonizing waiting period.) I'm working on a project at this shelter to build a studio out of a revolutionary sound deadening product so that we can demonstrate to the many people here who have never had a shred of hope beyond maybe landing an $11 an hour job, which isn't enough to get them into a home. The directors of the charity and I are working hard to show them what it's like to build a business from the ground up and make it successful. Hope is THE most important thing that keeps people from returning to their addictions. In the course of this project, we are partnering with experts in this material to create a far more affordable solution to creating a soundproof environment than a Whisper Room. This could be revolutionary. But I need a good quality mic to make the project work. If anyone out there would be willing to contact me to make a tax deductible donation to the 501c3 so we can get one of these vintage CAD e100 mics, it would be a life changing thing for many people. This small shelter scrapes by on change at the end of the month in order to provide rides for people to get to their jobs or look for work. The income we could make if we just had the studio finished and a decent mic would have a huge immediate impact on the survival of many, and start the ball rolling on something that will not just improve the whole surrounding local community, but also provide a tremendously revolutionary option for anyone recording from home. Please contact me at freshvoiceover at yandex dot com if you can help with a tax deductible donation of any kind, but especially if you would be willing to purchase one of these affordable e100 mics for our project. We are passionate about making a profound change by making a way for the homeless to help the homeless. We have the talent here. We have the studio on the way, and we are determined to make a powerful change for the disabled homeless population and booth junkies everywhere. Please get in touch if you can help in any way. We are happy to send you more information about the shelter, our project, and anything else you would need in order to feel wonderful about helping save some lives. Thank you!

[@CaptainComedy]

Hi, Mike! Whoa, what a cool bunch of devoted subscribers you've got! I wanna join the party! Found you by chance as a related video and I love everything about the way you present. These mics sound incredible, I think I'm gonna ask Santa for one. And it's absolutely fantastic finding someone else who records through an H5. Love the PVC mount, very clever! I'm gonna spend the week poking around your channel, have you done any videos about the booth or room you record in? I've just finished padding up a closet and it's not bad, but there's no such thing as too much good advice. -James

[@danielduncan1997]

I personally like the sound of the e100s better, but just by a bit.

[@testchannel66]

Man if I can find the original E100 I would buy it. Seems like I have to hunt for them used.

[@DiogoSarcinelli]

For voice overs I would go with the e100s. The vintage one sounds a little to warm to me (which can be good in some situations, I just don't think that a voice over is one of them)

[@GeekDetour]

Hello Mike. Nice comparison! I agree with you: good mic can stand for a LONG time. BUT, there is a catch: materials evolved a lot on the past decade and we can notice how the modern e100s has more clarity/sharpness on treble, easily. True: the e100 still sounds awesome - if someone on a budget finds it as a bargain, why not? My first "good-enough" microphone was a Blue Yeti - as thousands of KZbinrs also have - and I recently changed for the Blue Spark (exactly for the reason you explained: having Mic independent of the interface). I am very fan of Blue Microphones (maybe I was caught by the "coolness" of the brand, the odd mic shapes and names...) - have you tried some of their XLR mics? What is your take on Blue Mics?

[@BoothJunkie]

+Geek Detour I've used a couple blue mics that were friends or mine in the past and have been really pleased with them.

[@GeekDetour]

Thank you for answering, Booth Junkie! I just watched your last video and I agree: the booth (room) itself is the most important equipment :)

[@HATEregelt]

I can only find them for about 699€+ in germany, enjoyed the sound of the E100s. :)

[@Powhart]

Judging on that I can say that the older the microphone gets the better :D

[@catjack90]

This was made in the 90's... so it's old. Damn Mike, brutal XD

[@robmarley7049]

I do notice a slightly "warmer" sound out of the E100, but honestly, the two are nearly identical. If a mic is stored correctly - in a booth free of dust and dramatic changes in humidity, there should be no reason why it shouldnt last 30 or maybe even 40 years.

[@BoothJunkie]

Indeed! Any I don't see the XLR jack being "couraged" away anytime soon, so hopefully my new mic will have a great vintage sound in 30 years.

[@TheDarthDesolus]

Hey Mike, I was wondering if you could possibly do a review of the at4040 mic in the future? Love your vids, keep up the awesome work!

[@jaredholton3145]

If I were listening to a podcast or just spoken word, I would prefer to listen to his voice over on the new one. It would be interesting to hear the older mic in a music track. I feel like it would have more room to shine in that environment.

[@johndavenport7073]

Both sound great and would be a great mic to use. Love the design of both mics too! Are these real sensitive to room noise?I know they are probably large diaphragm condensers...

[@BoothJunkie]

Indeed they are large diaphragm condensers, and they are *slightly* less susceptible to room noise as they are *super*cardiod pattern, which is somewhat narrower in sensitivity than a traditional cardiod pattern mic, Sound has to be much more in front of these mics, and so they will not pick up noise form the left or right quite as loudly.

[@wermeint2]

More of the higher frequencies (air) on the modern one. A matter of taste I'd say.

[@pepe7drum]

The vintage has more bottom end, both great anyway

[@lounor1]

New to your channel. Love it and appreciate your efforts.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

They both sound pretty decent on my phone.

[@ЖеняГузненков]

didn’t know the batteries on vintage one a rechargable. Thanks

[@Vegetox]

It's said to be a condenser, but it's an Electret microphone ! So after 20 years the electret is already well discharged, and there is a loss of level (sensitivity) and loss of detail in other frequencies ... Twenty years ago he must have had almost the same sound as the new one.

[@fullnelsontecmo]

Still chasing an RE20. Goals

[@Booskop.]

Vintage one sounds a bit too bassy so I would've switched on the high-pass on that one.

[@mcadder]

Youre the best!! Love your videos.

[@muziky2k]

I would love to see a comparison between the Shure Super 55 and the CAD Audio A77. Hint-Hint

[@OlufisayoLydiaOlanrewaju]

Your channel is really helpful I subscribed promptly. I already have a high pitched voice, being female, so I'm interested in the E100 for its 'warmth' it would be interesting to see how my voice sounds when I get and use one. Thanks for very good work done. 👏🏽👏🏽

[@ThickFreedom]

Torn between an MKH 416 or a u87 if I were to choose a forever mic. Have you ever taken a look at the mods Micheal Jolly makes?

[@BoothJunkie]

+ThickFreedom I haven't used a Michael Joly mic, but I've been intrigued by those hulk 990 mods. Just never pulled the trigger. I'd love to get my grubby mitts on one though! Someday....

[@ThickFreedom]

I know you can't say his mics straight up beat the Neuman u87, but what do you think about those MJ mods vs mics under $2000? Congratulations on your first 1k subs! Honestly your videos are quality, if you pump them out more & take over some searches you will grow very very quickly.

[@leanfuchs2159]

Great videos! Have you ever tried a Tascam recorder? Are the Zoom H5 or the Tascam DR-100 MKIII better as preamps than a AudioBox iTwo? I want to buy one of those recorders because they look really versatile and useful.

[@AndyChamberlainMusic]

the newer one was brighter, that's what I heard. That's better though, because you can always filter in post and make up for the harshness

[@westonthefoster]

E100s is a better mic even if the E100 were new. I was going to but an Aston mic, it's the E100s now

[@57Techboy]

There's a reason why the e100s sounds much more brighter than the e100. The frequency response of the 2 mics are drastically different. See links below e 100s link: recordinghacks.com/frequency-graphs.php/1128 e 100 link: recordinghacks.com/frequency-graphs.php/1131

[@Mopsie]

Hi Booth Junkie! Please compare the Samson GTrack! I have that mic, it was 125 euro back in the day and now its even cheaper. good entry mic, however im going to upgrade soon, build my home studio, for singing, rapping and instrument recording. could you please make a recomendation video about a mic for those purposes? love your videos, great tips! Thanks!

[@dskztar9348]

Can you make a video about budget USB audio interface's like the Behringer UM2,Focusritte Scarlett Solo etc..

[@larryhinze2557]

A dynamic would last forever.

[@yasuh4550]

They sound about the same. But when you finish a word it makes a weird fm radio sound

[@UltraNyan]

"Recroding anime" >tfw hentai voiceover clips

[@spc2866]

"recroding" xD, speel check what the hell is that?

[@north3206]

"speel"... maybe you should take your own advice lmao

[@spc2866]

Yeah, I did that on porpoise.

[@SincoolKira]

The tortoise is not happy.

[@_waymin]

Get your shitty greentext maymay off of KZbin.

[@Kresbok]

I would love to see/hear a comparing of a vintage shure sm58 (maybe from the 90's) vs a new generation of sm58, i have see some photos, but you do some cool videos and just to see if there any difference in sound (the vintage sm58 were made in USA) and the new generation from Mexico, i hope to see this stand off, cheers from Argentina! P.s: i also look the video of the counterfeit sm58, i got scam on that one, but i when the next day i bought the original and i take it to the first saler for a refund and they give me my money back.

[@paradoxnyc1684]

The e100 sound better

[@evelasq1]

Left sounds crispier and the right has more bass to your voice.

[@KarolMurawski]

Old microphones have problems with high frequencies. The membrane gets less tense (wearout) and (like a string in a guitar) vibrates more with low frequencies than high ones. This phenomenon is audible in your test, but I bet it would be much more pronounced if you had used a female voice for the test.