Advanced Studio Recording Techniques 02 - "Microphone Comparison" [Full Episode]

[@Noplan]

Finally a microphone comparison that gets straight to the point.

[@jacobtape]

My nails touch my balls sometimes and it irritates the sensitive areas. 🥺

[@raykingstonmusic]

The actual content begins at 0:00

[@jestertryna8956]

ayy

[@benderrodriguez5586]

Begins when you see the thumbnail dummy

[@stevenll6279]

@@benderrodriguez5586 L

[@juancitolimon8743]

JAJAJJAAJAJAJ

[@stegersexguitars5808]

it actually never begins....

[@FatimaBadi]

Goosebumps the whole way through. There is something transcendental about this, maybe the background music, the vaseline... I don´t know. All I know is that I feel like our souls just connected on a very deep level. Love you Mac

[@Bruh-ji4tl]

im zooted as fuck right now and i feel like im traveling the universe right now holy fuck

[@lefrenchgineer]

Getting rid of all the vaseline after the shoot must have been hell on earth. I salute the dedication. Mac forever.

[@JoshTurnerGuitar]

Relaxing, except for when you watch a man totally covered in vaseline hold up a vintage U47.

[@aphotic6942]

Swing the sultan's I guess 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jungybrungis8118]

You mean mac demarco

[@breidbee]

Hi Josh

[@modgrip805]

It's his way of quittin' the Viceroys.

[@chrismathewsjr]

thankfully 8 SM57s are more useful than a single U47

[@thejasonblackburn]

I'm not on enough drugs to fully appreciate this

[@jordanroark1552]

I'm on a lot, and I still don't think I fully appreciate this.

[@ryanpipeline2559]

Ket vibes

[@georgeclements__]

The way he waits for me to finish laughing.

[@joaquinbear3613]

Apparently, David Lynch is directing my youtube recommended now

[@Muttnass]

LMAO reminds me so much of the twin peaks dream parts

[@eddiegodoy5120]

“or maybe its just david lynch being crazy” to quote mac.

[@GenerallyGoodMusic]

relateable

[@noises7029]

YESSSSS

[@curation123]

YOW I WAS THINKIN THE SAME FREAKING THING! Fistbump*

[@sebastianfjorn]

i hope somebody stumbles upon this hoping for actual mic comparisons

[@NokNok_]

That's me

[@leemsky]

wait, it isn't?

[@Nomrah]

I did 😂😂😂

[@nextcaller7349]

I watched a SINGLE mic comparison video last night and this was in my recommended. This was definitively more helpful however.

[@timo1949]

i did i was wondering why he has vaseline on his face for a mic review

[@regortex3364]

Surprised at the lack of presence in the 44B, I can see why the SM7B gets used so much in broadcasting, my favourite was the Lomo 19a9 as its focus and clarity was immediate. The host did a great job here, look forward to more demos.

[@zohaiblughmani5089]

The 44B is my favorite lol

[@HoaiPhuong]

@Reg Rock I dislike the 44B the most. It sounds so dull. Lots of low mid. Lack of high mid and high. I agree with you that the Lomo 19A9 has the best clarity and focus.

[@j.masonbrown6216]

Yeah, you tend to get that with Ribbon mics. Not a lot of high end, but the 44b does sound very warm and intimate.

[@zs5948]

@@HoaiPhuong Albini used Lomo 19A9's as drum overheads on "in utero", that's a classic piece of kit.

[@zs5948]

gotta realize too that using the same preamp at the same gain level for all these mics is not going to showcase their abilities fully...a V76 has a standard impedance of 600ohms, and while that might be dandy for a dynamic mic, the RCA ribbon wants to see something many times higher than that to really shine...but i understand the point here is not a scientific shootout.

[@brandonbrandon8032]

That vintage Lomo 19A9 @ 6:38 sounds super clean with incredible presence.

[@79Glitch]

Different mics for different purposes.

[@dariad7240]

Yes, there is a very valuable middle ground that everyone is missing.

[@BrazillianFOsho]

the vaseline, while seemingly playful at first glance, actually serves as a medium through which the audio can circumvent through, ultimately rendering the person wearing said vaseline in a position of complete submersion of sound. It's actually common place for audio producers to grapple with facial eczema as a result of covering their face with it day in and day out. Everybody that has so much as their left pinkie in the music production world knows this. The more you know though. FYI, there's a famous saying that's common in production circles that goes: engineering audio without an inch-thick vaseline mask is like trying to dance with iceskates on your feet (it can't be done).

[@carboncringe9558]

Glad someone isn’t letting the analog art die. These digital producers will never have to know about budgeting 55 gallon drums of Vaseline into your studio bill and the funny looks you get when using it as a business write off.

[@TwinkleStarLemonFruit]

He's sluggin! Not intentionally but if you have super dry skin you cover yourself in vaseline. It hydrates.

[@SirRichardChadLeeChadleyMDPhdJ]

Thank you Mac for making these advanced techniques available to the public for free. My recordings have improved tremendously since adding them to my repertoire.

[@Podcastage]

Should I be ashamed to admit that this is the only thing I know Mac Demarco from?

[@joelfortin6634]

you should be proud

[@keomo]

I'll be checking the doobly-do to see what you didily-did in order to not know about Mac Demarco; while he waits for the stop sign to turn into a go sign.

[@connertaylor6769]

missing out g

[@tylerkeller7120]

I mean it’s a little sad but that’s okay

[@bennybongosbigolebonanza894]

I heard he was good/cool years ago, so naturally I avoided him at all costs in order for the hype to die down a bit. I think I’m ready to give his catalog a listen now. And if I like it, I’ll go from “Too Cool,” to “Late to the Party.”

[@Rangleklods]

This is the kind of content I'm looking for 24/7. And Mac provides about 28% of it. Bless him.

[@BrettzkyTTV]

am I the only one who finds this really relaxing?

[@PsychoGaming805]

Beautiful

[@clamsfx4263]

hello psycho, how are you? No uploads for 2 months. I hope you're doing great

[@michaeltoner1993]

You don't see many engineers using acoustic jelly anymore, but it makes a huge difference when recording especially, and is a sure sign of a true craftsman

[@jetdeleon]

This is probably the first time I've ever been so crystal clear about something while being fascinatingly confused at the same time.

[@Audiosyntax]

Definitely more advanced than most instructional videos. I suggest watching part 1 if you're just starting out as a Pro Studio Recording Engineer

[@Comicss]

This is the best microphone comparison i've ever seen, i could never figure out wich one would be the best for me, now i know, the Electro-Voice RE20 is perfet for what i do and for my voice pitch. Thanks Mac!!

[@teddyn3051]

he waited for the stop sign to turn to a go sign

[@lainadan9411]

toot toot

[@samueljett7807]

I'm waiting too :(

[@rams6702]

sibilance.

[@leemsky]

truly a profound lyric... i cried everytime...

[@ALLIWANNADOISCOMMENT]

Being that mac is extremely technical with recording. He is waiting to think about what he wants to say first.

[@BBayjay]

Had to setup some mics for an event recently. Used these exact words for testing. I think I always will...

[@Harvard_Fairway]

I have been praying for a new episode!

[@Solokmopoo]

I'm just jealous of all the gear Mac has collected!

[@maxtundra]

Under all the vaseline, the microphone advice is pretty solid. I'll be "Shure" to check back for episode 03!

[@Ozeanic]

That large diaphragm Lomo 19A9 condenser microphone will definetly be my go to option from now on when i'm shopping for microphones, thanks!

[@alistair_cartwright]

5:30 "let's have a little listen to these microphones" *listens to microphones*

[@zaram7378]

When you’re trying to reach the 8 min mark, but don’t have enough content

[@thesunman108]

i'm glad this is the full episode.

[@clearwavepro100]

And that is the sweet voice I needed to hear! I've never heard it before but I called out to the universe and provisions were made. Thanks Mac

[@Dudderlyful]

I've been waiting for this!

[@davidcristerna2285]

Pay for the service

[@MadeOnTape]

i caught a smirk at 5'33" great work, great work

[@pumukliboti]

This made me very happy. Thank you. I REALLY hope that this is a piece of a series. Probably not. So I'm already sad.

[@samueljett7807]

6:35 sounding a little like Neil SmokeDeGrasse Tyson

[@ryancassarini4557]

Learning about the studio is so much easier when I'm in fear, similar to a way buffalo bill's hostages must have felt! Thanks so much for the lessons Matt! 👍🏻

[@undonesweater9112]

lol "matt"

[@AbirTarafdar]

I find these incredibly relaxing

[@hado33_]

has late night adult swim vibes. fw it so hard

[@maxparent1300]

This man blesses my life with this kind of content, lmao. Anyone else notice a real high frequency buzzing through the video?

[@ThreeBeingOne]

Mic skills are through the roof now thanks!!

[@metalhead3ecr]

that lomo tho

[@dariad7240]

Lomo 19a9 with rich mid frequencies was a real discovery for me!! Thank you very much!🎉🎉🎉❤

[@AbstractAtom]

Not gonna lie, as weird as he gets these videos are greatly deep into his process. The mic tests at the latter half of this video are actually pretty informative.

[@ledfarmer100]

“All microphones are beautiful”

[@apollyonwarmommy401]

Microphacist

[@yoshio230]

Wow very nice. Thank you Mac.

[@Sperichaltron]

Learning so much from this channel. a blessing. really made me transcend.

[@yayinhard]

I can imagine Cole having a blast editing this masterpiece

[@KarlDeiotte]

I've watched a bunch of his videos. This is the one that made me subscribe.

[@MykSau]

Finally a tutorial in which I don't have to skip several minutes to find what I need

[@spurts]

Wow. That RCA is dark, man. Lomo was my fav. 57's never fail to impress me. So cheap, so consistently great

[@Skrenja]

58's are also awesome.

[@solomonramsa]

I don't know if the intention was to cause laughter, but I actually feel a little nostalgic. Good video

[@fancynumbers9576]

The subtleties of holding that ribbon mic sideways was super pro. Great jorb.

[@ItSaHeAdEr]

i have no clue about these things, but i gotta say it. it's actually insane how authentic and warm that older looking lomo 19a9 sounds. wtf

[@nastied]

"All microphones are Beautiful" - Eternal Mac 2020

[@joshdoesthingsallthetime]

Let's have a lil listen to these microphones

[@nick.sansar]

i needed this aswell

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

Man, that Lomo 👌🏻 best of the bunch. Even with their increase in price (due to a music history fact I'll mention next) theyre _still_ a bargain compared to that U47 or something like a C12 or 251. Fun fact; those were the main mics on Nirvana's _In Utero_ album. A pair of them were used as overheads on the drums and one of those two was the main vocal mic of three that were used on Kurt Cobain's vocals. The other two being the EV RE20 (also featured here) and a Sennheiser 421. The Lomo's capsule was positioned in between and just above the other two which flanked it. Steve Albini came out and confirmed this and sold them at auction.

[@somatattooathens]

SM57: Value for money EV: Best of all SM7B: Better than 57 ΛOMO: Voice for fairytale U47: Quality 44B: 100% Vintage

[@jestertryna8956]

for real tho, the vibe made it so much easier for me to soak up all this solid ass information he's sharing, thanks yo

[@reverend_rollmops]

Mac & Jerry experimenting stuff together, what else could you dream of ? *smiles blissfully*

[@glocks140]

lets have a lil listen to these microphones

[@thebeatex]

this is absolute gold.

[@Tripletkayla]

Imagine someone watching this didn't know who Mac Demarco was and actually just wanted to know what microphone they should buy.

[@25inbomeportland]

The Lomo combined with the RCA would probably be stellar

[@apiloto3219]

i need an hour extended version of this

[@zzzwy777]

the last microphone was very impressive indeed , well rounded and bassy

[@LexXxusTVLive]

Dude, you took something that is usually one of the most boring topics, and turned it into pure fun and laughter with to the point info. Great job! Plenty of "this seems a bit uncomfortable to look at you back this long" moments made me cry laughing. I'll be sharing this! LOL

[@AestheticCapybara]

I was about to ask "Is that Mac DeMarco?", and then he introduced himself.

[@alexbrown1510]

This is so much more informative and better than produce like pro

[@zs5948]

i really dig that this cat made some money and instead of buying some wild car or big house, he bought a Studer and a Neve and some Pultecs..fuckin' priorities right m8!!

[@zs5948]

ohh, excuse me...TWO NEVES!

[@voicians]

this video changed my life

[@voicians]

PS: the Lomo sounds great

[@daddlebug]

The mic comparison is actually helpful

[@collisiondevices]

Thanks Mac for what you do for our happiness

[@ElectricDad]

This made me feel all sorts of feelings

[@robertocalderonabogado1427]

The Electro-Voice RE 20 sounds the best for my taste. Smooth highs and nice well defined low frequencies. Clear articulate sound in an elegant way.

[@MickySarge]

The E-V sounds great, but something about that Lomo 19A9 really did it for me.

[@robertocalderonabogado1427]

@@MickySarge I get you. As soon as I finished watching the video, the first thing I did is look for Lomo microphones on Ebay. There´s something about that mic.

[@RogersPhotographyOG]

Outside of totally freaking me out. Nice comparison. You can really hear the difference which sometimes is difficult.

[@ivanduke]

Way faster than any other review I have ever watched!!!!! Ha thank you!!!

[@sauce_aux]

This is an exact physical representation of the inside of a recording engineers mind.

[@sentriesband]

seeing the passing out pieces video right and then this was a trip and a half

[@guilhermebahiense3228]

This cured my depression

[@diegoalonsoquispemarquez8738]

Me : how much Vaseline do you use Mac? Mac : Yes

[@gokud.uzumaki1520]

Shitty overused joke

[@JobyP]

If you make 100 of these... I will watch them all.

[@skellman42]

Thanks Mike Demarco! I think I'm gonna buy this one.

[@christopherreyes9396]

Mac did this just to flex his crazy microphone collection. His collection is insane!

[@BreakfastInEurope]

haha not really...

[@bilnabiln]

@@BreakfastInEurope his RCA 44B alone is an amazing and rare piece. what's your idea of an insane collection then?

[@BreakfastInEurope]

@@bilnabiln its not THAT rare. ela m, sony tubes, western electric, etc. I've seen many collections that have easily bested his. His U47 is rare if it has the original VF14M capsule...

[@BreakfastInEurope]

@Date Mike lmao are you offended that I'm not impressed or something?

[@OK-st9st]

Teiugh teiugh, closest i think I can get to spelling what your saying

[@Caynug]

I love when he does that

[@Sam-sdh]

That's an awesome word, never seen anything like it

[@BroadcastsFromPoorFarm]

My new go-to for ASMR.

[@mateostenberg]

I kinda doubt it but this one REALLY looks like he's tweaking out a bit and I very much appreciate that

[@wisanga1902]

Ive been waiting so long for this

[@alexyulelads]

I needed this

[@slezy-1983]

Why is this so relaxing what is going on i think im transcending

[@cozmic.illusion]

The musical hertz lol

[@SpecTwo]

i have a lot of questions. however, none of them are about microphones.

[@slezy-1983]

Lets have a listen to these microphones

[@FHDTV]

Let's have a listen to these microphones

[@adrianherrera9130]

Lets have a listen to these microphones 😏

[@AG-hf9cm]

this is golden

[@soundguymoses8928]

5:09 gets me every time

[@kentlofgren]

Me, finds this gem: * hits sub button so hard *

[@bigpompano1659]

I put this under my ‘recording tips’ playlist

[@wilkinstilkskin-gobbie663]

idk wat this eternal family is but this mans unchapped gaze makes me want to be part of this family

[@alternaticat]

I've never hit the subscribe button so damn fast.

[@who_cares848]

I fell asleep like halfway throught this but the "TOOOO TOOOO" woke me up lol

[@GoLongboardBroseph]

ITS HERE!

[@stevenll6279]

This is so relaxing