Choosing the Best USB Mics for Singing

[@sweetwater]

What are you going to use your new USB microphone to record? Tell us about your project in the comments, and be sure to head over to Sweetwater to check out these USB mics and more! 👉 sweetwater.sjv.io/BestUSBMicsForSinging

[@enkeierick]

Hey Nick which microphone has the warmest godly bass voice signature the most?

[@BambuSouljaBlessUP]

I use a yeti blue mic but want to see if there are better options . Not that it is not a decent mic but starting to look for something maybe better for a usb mic since I do a lot of singing . Thanks for video .

[@bonOhm]

Singing parts for direct comparison 2:12 Apogee HypeMic - 24bit 96kHz 3:03 Beyerdynamic Fox - 24bit 96kHz 3:53 Audio-Technica AT2020 USB-X - 24bit 96kHz 4:49 Sennheiser Profile - 24bit 48kHz 5:54 SSL Connex - 16bit? 96kHz 6:51 Rode NT-USB+ - 24bit 48kHz 7:49 Shure MV7 - 24bit 48kHz 8:55 AKG LYRA - 24bit 192kHz 9:58 Earthworks ICON USB - 16bit 48kHz 11:05 Blue Microphones Yeti - 16bit 48kHz All are Condenser mics except for Shure MV7 (Dynamic)

[@Iaowah5053]

I can't say which one is best

[@fangsoffuego]

Ssl connex and shure mv7 weren't it to me, the rest sounded much better

[@kalidusamarawickrama8015]

Thanks for the hanging out with me ndv. Singing thru microphones via USB 🎶

[@ronaldcoleman9370]

Thank you for this video!!! I am in the market for a simple portable solution for traveling and capturing ideas on the road!!! Thanks again, this was very helpful!!!!

[@borntosyn498]

The SSL Connex is so jarring with how proficient it is in capturing great quality sound. It looks like a Sumerian Ziggurat but somehow manages to be right up there with the rest of these amazing microphones. To think we've come so far as to having USB MICS that can produce professional quality sound (with some solid mixing). Great video man; this was very informative and helpful. Been writing music for nearly 20 years and was looking for equipment that was both within my budget and space-conscientious. Not trying to pursue a career at this stage of my life but I definitely don't plan to stop songwriting ever so videos like this is very encouraging to hobbyists like myself. Thank you 🙏

[@Bada4ever]

I liked the Sennheiser Profile and the Yeti Midnight blue one the best. Thanks for this video and a song that won't leave my head for a week.

[@ProvenSawlid]

Regular rode Nt-USB always did me right

[@NipponKiwi]

Great Video Mr Sweetwater! I Learnt Heaps 🧠💡! From New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@claudestein9418]

Great job Nick! Is the protools session you used available?? Very hard to pick up subtleties through my iPhone and the internet. Is the session available?

[@lyneicehaynes4922]

I really enjoyed the new blue yeti microphone and I like singing.

[@thevijayraj34]

Can you make a full cover of this song?😅 Its addictive

[@nikorodry]

I need his song as my new ringtone, can’t stop singing it now

[@dtchevy7317]

Faaacts lol

[@GregAvery-uf4oq]

I'm definitely grabbing one Setting up

[@jbaranowski1990]

Any new tests of non-usb LDC mics? I'm looking for LDC mic which is neutral in sound range up to $500. Thanks!

[@3awsomefaces]

wow I couldn't tell the difference between any of those microphones lol

[@HappyNBoy]

Well, I mean, that's largely a combination of KZbin compression and what speakers or headphones you're using.

[@unotoli]

​@@HappyNBoy there was no comment from reviewer either, not even a personal favourite

[@jabzjr6249]

😂

[@bossanesta]

good news, buy the cheapest one in the list ;-)

[@marcoarispoli]

Welcome to my world … at least we can see their shape is different 😅

[@lydiashimens8767]

does recording program effect the quality of the recording and which would you recommend

[@carmelesmbm]

Thank you you helped me choose 💖

[@JaniceLalla]

can they go directly to be used with a webcam with no software to also pick up the amp or PA in the room?

[@meganb4432]

Thanks for a great video... which affordable microphone do you think has the best sensitivity? My friend has MSA which has resulted in his vocal cords getting tremors & deteriorating, so his voice gets breathy and cuts in and out to the point that his phone mic can't pick up most of his voice and it sounds like his signal is dropping out. I can't understand most of what he says on the phone, and he is unable to use voice to text. Unfortunately, his whole body is affected so he can't do text to voice, either! Also, could you plug these into a smartphone? Or, would he need to use his laptop to make calls with messenger or zoom, etc.? Cheers.

[@ronnieo9571]

But what I really want to know is this: "The frequency response of a microphone is the single most determining factor of its characteristic sound." But you didn't give that information. Am I getting something wrong? That would be the high and low frequency response in the audio range of the human ear. Right?

[@G..G..]

You have a nice voice NDV. Which one did you like most for your voice?

[@AmandaCrossMusic]

So catchy!! Leaning towards the Beyerdymanic for price point and ease of use. Best comfortable headphones that aren’t too bulky with decent price point??

[@og951]

Awesome review 👏 👌 👍

[@tokenpaddockmakedonija]

Great video 👏🏻

[@ajstylesentertainment5955]

Hello sir can tell me best microphone among in list for singing

[@peluchetv7494]

I have the blue yeti X and i try to make rap with this mic, do you think i must sell it for a rhode USB ?

[@RedCupMafia]

Couldn't focus lol too busy singing along 😂

[@wtrpddles]

fr

[@isamatula]

IKRRRR so catchyyy 😂😂😂

[@ScenicWoods]

Seriously though 😂 I couldn’t help but memorize it immediately after hearing it for the first time! 😂 It’s the 🎵🎶 “ohhh oooh oh's" for me 😊Catchy!

[@SwirlyJoe]

I was too busy dancing😂

[@oreocookie3379]

I really liked the song actually. Need the whole song now

[@lofnme]

I think lyra is the best on its price range?

[@Onixjay]

does it work on maco sonama version?

[@emilyanne2188]

Pull it down into the diaphram, NDV! Also, you've got some questions down there! They want to know which one you preferred for YOUR voice and why, which is a great question. As a Mezzo-Soprano singer songwriter, I consider multiple different aspects when choosing a Mic as I'm sure you do as well.

[@raincandy3]

How did you rank them? I'm a higher end of mezzo, would love your opinion!

[@f2lo2]

I like the most audio-technica which is quite suprising.

[@thevijayraj34]

Sennheiser profile better than rode nt mini?

[@MrMartellSincere]

I'm investing into the AKG podcast essentials 😊

[@ourdogteddy]

I liked the sound of rode and yeti.

[@LearnWire]

I woke up with this song in my head lol.

[@user-zq9bm2oq9e]

Today ..I bought Rode NT USB + .... it's really amazing

[@user-ib7mv3wh4x]

hm, for me you sounded best with the earthworks USB. But its price is not from this earth. I guess, I stick with my t.bone 420. which is great / good enough.

[@user-fo8sn7mw6z]

I was going to get the at2020 but I liked sennheiser more here

[@MohdShahrulNizam90]

Can you tell me, which one is suitable for beginner? Want to make voice over and recording... And i want to find a cheap one... Hope that you can help me

[@eloisestafford7992]

i have a tiktok where i sing / play ukulele while gaming and i’ve always had the problem with my razer mini of the sound of the uke when i play too loud etc do you have any recommendations on what mic would be the clearest for my voice and uke ? 😊

[@sweetwater]

Hey, Eloise! Great question. It can depend on the kind of sound you want to get and how everything is set up (close or distant mic, acoustic treatment in the room, etc). If the mic is clipping when you play too loud you might just want to get a mic with more dynamic range/lower sensitivity, but if the uke is just overtaking your vocals it may be more of a mic positioning problem or a frequency response problem. Since there is a lot of nuance to finding the best mic for a particular scenario, feel free to reach out to your Sweetwater Sales Engineer, or myself if you don’t already have a point of contact, and we can get that narrowed down! Connor Smith, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1793, [e-mail]

[@grafyfoxcr7773]

Did you end up buying any of these?

[@NipponKiwi]

Your voice is fre🤪aking awesome 😎!

[@RiAv33]

JAJAJAJA GREAT PRESENTATION!!! Greetings!

[@freshbeats2745]

would the hyper x quadcast s be a good option? for making music and streaming?

[@floor.mp3]

for looks yes but for audio quality there are better options

[@zofitty]

you can sing brudda ✊🏽

[@kaushalsuvarna5156]

No Samson G-Track Pro? Surprising

[@Shivangi_Vishwakarma]

Sir can u suggest a usb condenser microphone for group singing

[@sweetwater]

Hey, Shivangi! Great question and thanks for your interest. The best mic for you could depend on many factors such as what sound characteristics you want and the environment you record in. For group vocals, you may want to consider a mic with an omnidirectional pickup pattern such as the Blue Yeti USB: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/YetiBlk--blue-microphones-yeti-multi-pattern-usb-condenser-microphone-blackout This will make it easier to avoid off-axis discoloration of the vocals. I hope this helps! Feel free to reach out if you have questions. Connor Smith, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1793, [e-mail]

[@briannaelizabeth5406]

Weird question but why does voices always sound 10x better when singing in an echoey parking garage, bathroom, or hallway and is there any microphone that give that same effect?

[@sunnyboner676]

Just use reverb on whichever recording software you’re using. Singers often track with reverb as it gives them more confidence in their singing.

[@Mousymusic]

Song is dope, I like the hook

[@arunkumarsaini4754]

I want to buy a microphone which mic has crystal clear sound and good noise cancellation?? 1-blue yeti 2-akg lyra 3-senneheiser profile 4-rode mini usb Please tell me...

[@tartarosist]

senneheiser profile has good noise cancellation from what i know

[@sdtimeless]

Thanks for hanging out with me…

[@MauChaza]

hey, what about audio technica atr 2500x usb for singing?

[@user-zq9se9vr2g]

that thing is lower level compares to these, buy a AT2020 USB+

[@YuushaX2000]

is it me i dont know the sennheiser profile just sound more polish and neutral pleasing to listen to and its only a 24bit and 48khz but dang it sound good ,, i dont know the others kinda not polish like they sound good but like noty as polish as the sennheiser (skip to when he scream *via uuuusb* screaming ) youll see what i mean its not harsh as the other ones

[@XXXX19187]

me too

[@RiAv33]

What's up, one question.....I want to buy a gaming microphone, I'm between the fox and the Rode NT-USB Mini, which one do you recommend because it would only be for gaming and if the distance between the microphone and me would affect these two microphones when communicating with my playmates? MANY THANKS

[@sweetwater]

Hey, Ric. Really, either of those microphones are going to work just fine for gaming. They’re very similar in most of their specs! With that being said, the Rode can handle some higher level volumes, so if you ever get loud for any reason, the Rode would be a solid choice in that case. I hope this helps! Nick Pasquino, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 3230, [e-mail]

[@richielangielin]

Sennheiser and Rode sound alike. I think they're very good.

[@richielangielin]

The more I listen to the different recordings, I like how crisp the AKG Lyra sounds. Very similar to Earthworks.

[@UnKnown-bw6ti]

⁠@@richielangielinjust got AKG (partially because of your comment and because it was half off ) I appreciate your comment thank you friend

[@raincandy3]

Any recs for usb c cable connection?

[@sweetwater]

Hey there! Most USB microphones will come with a USBC cable that should work just fine. If not, this one by Hosa should work: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/USB306CC--hosa-superspeed-usb3.1-gen2-usb-c-to-usb-c-cable I hope this helps! Nick Pasquino, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 3230, [e-mail]

[@AmandaCrossMusic]

Beyerdynamic is no longer available 😢

[@romaycorrales677]

espectacular

[@andrewjames5782]

Can all be used with android or it is the senheiser only? 😮😮

[@willmcelroy6376]

Rhodes sounded best, most like a natural condenser, with sennhieser close, followed by earthworks and yeti

[@JasonWelchMusic]

Nick was equal distance to all mics, and I couldn't tell a difference through my apple usb-c earbuds.... zero difference.

[@mindcache5650]

I couldn’t differentiate the sound at all. I guess the 24 bit + 192khz just because it’s a bigger number.

[@max10hoop]

HZ isn't what determines the sound quality, that's usually the bitrate.

[@enkeierick]

Which one has more of that godly bassy sound?

[@joewilmot]

The music bed was so loud. Couldn’t discern any difference between mics.

[@Spookyghosthero]

The Lyra wins. Ive been an audio engineer for about a decade and have used ALOT of usb mics, snd the lyra is just so clean. Edit:I DIDNT FINISH THE VIDEO AND DIDNT REALIZE BLUE IS HERE. Blue wins

[@aseomg]

Is the video editor still friends with Nick? That's all I want to know. 😎

[@MichalHasvira]

🤣🤣🤣

[@eraserheadbaby7471]

Would have been nice if you had sung the exact same distance from each mic. Really surprised you didn't to be honest!

[@Andy-B-Reed]

Ur song got stuck in my head ugh……lol you u guys tho

[@MarcBossYT]

Cool

[@LeeDonnie]

Akg

[@newyorklens8525]

They all sounds alike with your setup. I don't get it.

[@JSSTUDIO-wr2jq]

🙂👍

[@SugarKaneNosey]

there's almost no benefit in running these mics in their xlr counterparts in 2023 that wasn't true 7 years ago

[@bobateaboy04]

They sound awful compared to their XLR counterparts what are you even talking about? The NT1 sounds a million times better than the tinny sounding NT usb. the yeti still sounds as bad as a yeti. the only decent one is the sennheiser but the rest sound worse than a budget xlr setup that costs the same as buying one of these mics

[@kanohane]

They all sound the exact same. maybe lose the music....? It reminds me of a 90s schoool PSA 😮....