Shure SV100 Budget Mic Review / Test (Compared to XM8500, SM48, SM58)

[@Hindsight101]

3 things I need to thank you for in this review. 1) letting us hear what it sounds like to turn the mic on and off. 2) letting us hear how bad it is to grip the head of the mic. 3) Switching back to the SV100 during each mic test. Thank you thank you thank you

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks for covering this! Whew. I think I'd save up a tiny bit more for other options. That 5K bump is crazy for dialogue.

[@Podcastage]

Sizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzle!

[@domantlen6231]

@@BadEmpanada in my coutry shure sm48 is 3 times more expensive than sv100 or xm8500

[@mh-lh7jr]

came to see how good the mic is, stayed for bandrew's multiple existential crises and fatigue

[@KaiRJ]

I'm a cover singer..bought the XM8500 in 2017 as my first mic after watching your review..then last year bought the AKG P120, again after watching your review..and I regret nothing..cause you're awesome.. *love from India

[@adamirfan6986]

Audio technica at2020 also sounding good

[@skmkenny5148]

Adam Irfan it’s not the best considering the price bro I would rather get a shure sm58 or a se v7 But cardioid mics are recommended when you are in a untreated space so go for a condenser if you have a treated space but even if you were to go for a condenser i would still not recommend the at2020 try the lewitt

[@adamirfan6986]

@@skmkenny5148 lewitt bit expensive...

[@adamirfan6986]

@@skmkenny5148 Billie Eilish using at2020 for recording her first song....

[@skmkenny5148]

Adam Irfan i saw a lewitt condenser microphone selling for around 11299 rupees the other day on amazon (not sure if it’s still available) and even if it’s costs an additional 2000 rupees i still think it’s a hell of a lot better than the at2020 assuming you NEED a condenser

[@redscott7179]

The SV100 sold me on every mic you compared it to

[@FL3TcH_A_SkETcH]

My favorite moment of every video is that sweet transition from electric to acoustic guitar... the reviews are great too. Keep rockin!

[@rodkraft95]

I was waiting for this, I used it some time ago and now I'm using a XM8500. Thanks for the reviews!

[@KenTeel]

Another great review, with the great feature of showing these mics, quickly, next to each other. Thanks for making it. The usefulness of this mic lies in the fact that it can be used for instruments or vocals, in a mix, that you want to cut through to the front because of the orientation toward brightness. This could be a very useful tool in your mic collection. It's another color in the palatte for sound. And, anyone can afford one. How cool is that !!

[@Xerpocalypse_]

When you clutch the game and get the win but your mic had poor rear-rejection so the recording is completely scuffed. That's what we call a SAD W. After watching so many reviews, I also find myself saying "check the doobily-do to see what I diddly-did!" along with you. 😅

[@tommoose13]

I had an SM58 a while back that I ended up selling in a move, and was hoping to find out what budget mic would get closest to that sound while being as cheap as possible. I went from wondering to realizing the XM8500 is the mic I'll be picking up a few of for a new band project. Thanks for comparing so many budget options so well; mic placement is huge in comparing the difference in sound, and the consistency in testing that you provided is much appreciated!

[@Liowen]

It might be me but the XM8500 still sounds really good, but of the Shure mics they all sounded (vocal wise) the same IMHO.

[@wiiztec]

it sounds more boomy and IMO that's not a good thing

[@RyotheRogue]

@@wiiztec which one sounds more boomy you mean? XM8500 or Shure SV100?

[@wiiztec]

@@RyotheRogue the XM8

[@Frytech]

Out of the bunch, for the price, I feel like XM8500 at 5:07 is still the best! Really like how it brings a bit more of a low end and kinda warmer tone. I think if anybody needs their first inexpensive dynamic mic they should totally go for XM8500 - it's pretty hard to beat it for its value proposition.

[@chrisw5742]

Depending on voice type actually. I am a bass range and need less bass in the mic.

[@TheShmrsh]

I have one but i was surprised by Pyle honestly

[@Hindsight101]

Haha the bass was the reason I didnt like it

[@Sergio-zc2fg]

@@chrisw5742 just need equalization

[@chrisw5742]

@@Sergio-zc2fg I use a small diaphragm condenser for highs and ribbon for lows. The ribbon picks up the lows properly unlike a condenser mic would. No eq needed. Listen here .... kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3LGcquDl7R4jZo

[@Beatwalker]

Had this mic for a few months now. Perfect for DJs.

[@jamesorrell7462]

I genuinely think the PGA58 was the most impressive mic in the lineup there. It sounds very similar to the SM58 and did actually sound twice as good as the Shure SV100 in my opinion. I didn't really like the SV100 in any scenario really. The acoustic guitar was alright but the pick noise was too much. The 5k+ bump is f-ing awful.

[@EllynStorm]

I'm currently using this microphone and the bump rejection test gave me some traumatic flashbacks :') As always, amazing review!

[@jasonbodden8816]

The PGA 58 is actually really impressive for the price. Seen another review of it and sounded great there as well.

[@letsgod]

Hello, could you ask a question? Could a shure SM7B microphone work on a cheaper card like a Xenyx 302 USB? Using this microphone just to record videos talking, nothing to sing.

[@thomasw178]

I don't think you'd get enough gain without boosting it with a cloud lifter of some sort.

[@perkeleman1265]

If you didn't already buy it, don't waste your Money on an SM7B, except for if you don't care about price at all and just want the looks of the SM7B. You can get a result just as much usuable for KZbin by using a XM8500. Especially if you combine that with the Behringer Mic100 Tube Pre-amp (or Mic500 which has different presets and an included interface that you can connect via USB, so you don't need an additional soundcard/interface) and a popfilter, you'll actually be looking at great quality and extendable gear, at a fraction of the price of a SM7B only. With the Tube Preamps, you also don't need a cloudlifter, as they do the same thing, amplifying the signal without increasing the noise floor AND you additionally round off the sound a little bit, it removes some harshness in the highs. You should be able to get the Mic, Tube and Popfilter for around 60 bucks (or 70-80 if you go for the Mic500), compare that to the 400 a SM7B costs.

[@letsgod]

@@perkeleman1265 Thanks for the tips friend, but I already had the shure and etssva looking for only a pre amplifier, I bought a fethead and the sound was Sensational as I always wanted

[@ameerracle]

@@perkeleman1265 Hey, I am looking to improve my zoom and potentially create university YT videos. The mic500 seems sold out or price gauging now, does something like the Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 2x2 USB Audio Interface do just as good as your MIC500?

[@perkeleman1265]

@@ameerracle The Uphoria is a plain interface, it's actually quite alright for it's price, even though it's only 48khz 16bit max(although mic500 also has 48khz 16bit only). Unless you want to do professional level studio recordings with it, 48khz and 16 bit will absolutely more than suffice though (especially if your recording space isn't great acoustically, there's really no need to worry about that extra sample rate/bit depth). I haven't done in depth testing on the Uphoria Interfaces, but I would guess that the preamps might be a little bit weak for low output microphones (like a lot of dynamic microphones are), so you might end up with some noise in some situations. Also, what I really appreciate the Mic100 or Mic500 for is that it smoothens out the frequency response in the high end a bit, which gets rid of nasty resonance in the high end that a lot of cheaper dynamic mics have, which is next to impossible to properly remove by EQ alone. To answer your question more directly: For YT and Podcasting, you'll be able to do absolutely fine sounding recordings with the Uphoria and a XM8500. You won't have the little bit of nicely refined sound the MIC500 tube amp will give you, but the XM8500 generally is a good sounding mic on it's own. You will also have less amplification available, so if you record low volume sources with a dynamic mic, there might be a little bit of noise from the preamps. I can say from my experience for YT recording with a scarlett 2i2 and a XM8500 that it's just enough gain for noise to not really be a problem. (for studio work I use a way other level of preamps and A/D converters though, processing/mixing needs more detail and lower self-noisefloors). One more thing I would recommend you try out is getting a MIC100/MIC200 if those are available still and use it before going into the interface, if you want that bit of extra quality and less noise.

[@JETallacksen]

I told you on Twitter that your silly songs are, perhaps, my favorite part of your videos. This one was one of the best.

[@radoslawbiernacki]

Man, If you ever wonder if those test makes sense... YOU ARE MY SAVIOR! You're the best!

[@tomn.9610]

I purchased two of theses a few years ago. Bought them for a public address system and they worked great !!!!

[@akitonakamura6456]

You are not the reason why I started voice acting, but you are the reason why I started playing electric guitar. I just bought a new washburn guitar and I love it.

[@Podcastage]

YES! That made me smile really big! Congrats on the new guitar! Have some fun with that thing!

[@akitonakamura6456]

@@Podcastage I will definitely have a lot of fun with it :3

[@WheezyTech]

I saw your camera in the background before you threw the box and I was on the edge of my seat

[@Podcastage]

You’re forgetting that I am a professional box thrower. I can throw boxes with pinpoint accuracy. I would never hit a camera.

[@douglasfinn3130]

A general comment - really enjoy your reviews! Specific to this: the SV100 performed far better than I would have expected. But, I have to agree with your recommendation for the Behringer over the others - a far smoother overall sound. Again, thanks for a great review - enjoyed it.

[@LanceFromYangon]

Your review videos are really informative and entertaining. Thank you!

[@amsyarzero]

"Hej hej Monika, we are back on the SV100..." nice reference right there

[@riffsnrush2522]

Always useful and funny work....thanks for making

[@herreiklar]

I'm only watching because of him, the jokes haha Don't even need a mic.

[@Frytech]

Huge PP for Hej hej Monika at 5:51!

[@plentyoflife]

Good videos, you made most of the tests we wanted to see!!!!

[@xMtysx02]

Waching you from Argentina 🇦🇷 keep it up Andrew 🔥

[@8lec_R]

Hi Bandrew. I hope you are doing well. Great vid (I'm still at the 2nd minute, but I'm pretty it will be awesome as every other vid ever by you 😉) Also... I'm not that bothered by the Twitter apocalypse that happened last week. All websites and services are hackable, everything will eventually be hacked if someone actually wants to. Now it's up to the devs how difficult to make it and how to react when it gets hacked. I would suggest not to get too worried by it, cheers m8 😊

Thank you very much for this video! I just got this mic as a gift and I can get a good idea on what use give it! Thank you!

[@ujjainsagar237]

thanks man for the review, you did a lot of work

[@osvaldodomingos9041]

I bought this exact mic 2 y ago, and it serves me very well to make demos and some tutorials. I have no complais.

[@plektosgaming]

For singing, over and over again, it all comes down to the mid-range. The best sounding was probably the XM8500 and the Shure SM58. The hand-holding test though was deadly for a supposed vocal mic.

[@Pzycko0]

Awesome testing! Thank you so much!!

[@thundersbuzz-musicinspires9124]

Great Review! The Behringer XM8500 is a far better option. Unless you can afford the Shure SM58.

[@revyourlifestyle3187]

Wow impressive review, master!

[@grantfarragher]

Choking on pizza in the living room is a hell of a way to go. That had me cracking up!

[@Aliiimp4]

Thank you so much for the review! Legit it help me a lot.

[@domantlen6231]

Many people compare shure sm58 with xm8500. But In some countries (mine) XM8500 costs 25-30$ and SM58 costs 100$ minimum.

[@ayonsg]

SM58 or SV100, big difference in price, but couldn't notice that much difference in the vocal, is it due to youtube audio....? Which one is recommended more?

[@vijaychira4036]

Bro, I am always excited to watch your videos and learn from them and I did learn a lot of stuff from this Channel. A humble request. Would you please do a Video for which mics(budget friendly) are suitable for Rode AI-1 audio interface apart from Rode Nt mic! . It will be really helpful for me. Thanks

[@rfccradioaudio1543]

Bought the SV100 then I bought the PGA48. PGA48 has a better sound IMO, and it also came with a sticker! (SV100 didn't). My church has been doing "sit in your car in the parking lot while someone preaches" services since COVID hit and they were using some $5 or $10 plastic wired mic from (ironically enough) god knows where for a couple of Sundays, so I let my church have the SV100. They love it.

[@yaesuicomkenwood]

Dear Bandrew, thanks for that nice comparison agn. Well, of all the competitors I fund the SM58 best. 73 Mark

[@djilyaz]

On your voice, I thought the audio Technica 1500, the sm58, the behringer, was flattering. They all sounded capable enough. Moral of this story??? It's not the microphone, but what you are saying that's most important. We live in an amazing time when everyone has access to technology, create, let your voice be heard....life is good.

[@K4ziq]

Hi Podcastage! Im looking for best 'budget' mic for vocal and the acoustic guitar, either in the mix or separately. Those I consider: *Behringer B-1 *sE Electronics X1 A *Marantz MPM1000 *AKG P 120 *MXL 990 *MXL 770 Could you please advise which of those would fit my needs best?

[@Muzly]

Seems like you had a lot of fun making this review 👍

[@Bocimir]

9:20 best song with "...tonight" ending I've ever heard, hands down!

[@rossdickson1657]

Great review. I've really been enjoying the series and the Lewitt MPT350 CM you recommended. I was waiting for this week's video to make a request that you almost hit with this review. a few years ago I was starting out and looking for a mic for backing vocals in a cover band. I ended up with a PGA 58 and was happy for a while. What I couldn't find at the time of my purchase was a review comparing the PGA58 to the SM48 (or the Behringer xm8500 or ba58) for backing vocals, all reviews I found compared each to the SM58 with a focus on lead vocals. I'm still interested in a backing vocal opinion, though with the Lewitt, a Beta58, and a few PGA58 in my locker I'm not looking for any additional budget dynamics. As for my opinion I recently got a chance to run the Beta58a vs an SM58 vs a PGA58 vs a Behringer xm8500 and a Dynamic reference ER-VX1. The capsule review: for Bass and Soprano singing voice the three Shure all sounded good, though with different characters while the Behringer and DR were much less clear. Switching to Tenor Sax the results where much the same though. On Flute the PGA58 was clearly not as clean but still acceptable while both the Behringer and DR were clearly not up to the task. For a Fife (think piccolo) the boost to the air for the Beta 58a was a total fail so the SM58 and the PGA58 were the clear winners. In a separate test the Lewitt wins out hands down, though that is mostly about my voice as I am a true bass and all the other mics are rolling off my fundamental frequency and adding extra overtones at the top end that don't add anything helpful. (The bottom of my range is about 62 to 65 Hz and most of the time I'm singing centered around a C3 at 130 Hz so ....)

[@emorcen]

Hi Bandrew, now that you've reviewed so many microphones in the handheld and mounted form factors, would be lovely if you could take a look at the headworn ones. There is so little information about those, especially excellent comprehensive shootouts like yours. More so for ones that cost more than $100!

[@ralphdeonarine9133]

I forgot how good of a vocal mic the PG58 is until you tested. I usually use it for vocals in band practice or to mic instruments.I think the SV100 would be a good mic for woodwind instruments in a live setting with some EQ.

[@xxri552]

Very informative, Thanks!

[@muttomatic]

I’m just here for the pop punk riffs and the monotennui... thanks Bandrew!

[@nicholasmullins3693]

When are you gonna review the Heil PR30? It's one of my faves and I'd love to hear it on your voice! Also, it didn't come with a sticker!

[@IndecisionTelevision]

it might be counter intuitive/productive. but sometimes i want to hear what the mic sounds like when its clipping. I love the songs as always

[@Mdkhadri58]

Tq for the good comment for the Behringer Xm850

[@giglaaaaa]

We get the high end problems, but can't post processing fix that? Like, a bit of equalizing in FL/Voicemeeter or others. Talking about spoken word here, no instruments.

[@Rey7430]

have you ever thought about reviewing those widely used live wireless microphones from Sennheiser, Shure etc? it'll be quite a different approach from the regular ones in my opinion.. ps: you're the best..

[@searsla253]

Hello! I have a question. Can I use a usb soundcard instead of an audio interface when connecting my dynamic microphone (Pga 48) to my computer? Or do I absolutely need an audio interface for it to work?

[@Frytech]

What kind of a USB sound card do you have that uses XLRs?

[@searsla253]

@@Frytech I'm thinking of using a xlr to 3.55mm cable then connecting that to a usb soundcard. Can that work? Very curious.

[@SullySadface]

@@searsla253 it will likely sound worse than using an interface, but you got what you got.

[@searsla253]

@@SullySadface So, you're saying I don't really need an audio interface for it to work? Cool, I guess I can use it without any risk of breaking my microphone and or computer. Thanks internet stranger!

[@Frytech]

@@searsla253 Funny enough there was a video on this channel about this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJLFkpqJbq6rbsU

[@islandtony5009]

Great review thanks! I have a 30 year old Shure PG58 I used for my band days in (yes the 80's :) and it's spent the last 20 years in a box. I've started playing again, and it does work, but I'm wondering if I should buy a new SV100/PG58/SM58 - do mics like this degrade over time? It does work but the signal does seem weak? (Could be I'm going deaf too ;)

[@travishein]

9:52 : "Well, it is a microphone...." XD

[@chilinnstream3811]

I love sv100, sv200 more than other mics. I dont know why, but for my ears that mics sound like old radio. Very attractive sound. Other people says that yes-that mic sound great, maybe because im from Ukraine and we speak russian. For russian speaking audience that microphones sounds better than others even for 200 bucks. I dont know why, maybe ears are way different, maybe sound of that microphone reminds old russian singers like Tsoi.

[@sionpendragon6684]

it is the replacement of the Shure C606!! They have the exact same features, even in design

[@ttvfatmangames]

Thanks..very good review .......

[@deepkumawat51]

YOU ARE THE BEST BRO !!! AWESOME !!

[@DanDDirges]

I agree the Behringer is the best cheap mic. I even like as well or even better than the Shure 57 and 58, for natural bassier sound.

[@xHadesStamps]

Yup. Awful with handling noise. Not the greatest at rejecting plosives (but I certainly wasn't expecting much, considering the SM58 is still quite susceptible to plosives). Sounded pretty good in the untreated room. Shock absorption also sucks, and I can definitely hear a resonant frequency. Most of what I hear from the switch is physical noise being amplified by the microphone. And, just as expected, it sounds *terrible* when cupped.

[@clark2421]

Will this or the XM8500 (or any budget dynamic mics) be anything useful for me if I just want a mic for casual use (meetings, Discord call with friends, very seldomly streaming on Twitch)? Or should I just settle for budget USB condensers such as the Maono PM461TR? My plan was to buy a 20$ dynamic mic, then buy some 5$ cheap boom arm, and another 5$ for an XLR to USB cable, and maybe add a windscreen or pop filter. Btw, authentic XM8500 dont exist in my country within the 20$ price, but this one is. The SV200 is also close to 25$.

[@newfoundmass]

The XM8500 is one of, if not THE, best values out there.

[@0072gldnfngr]

Bro. Hilarious!!!!! 💀💀💀 review was really helpful tho. Thanks! Came here curious about the SV but looks like I’m getting the PGA58.

[@GabrielMamuttee]

the boom arm taps gave me chills lul

[@Burgoyne1777]

Behringer, without a doubt. Unless you have a C-note for the SM 58. One question: Why do Chinese mics come in at 600 Ohms and US ones at 150 Ohms or thereabouts? Thanks for posting!

[@sludgyjohn7210]

Have you tried any T.bone mics? Would be very interested to hear your thoughts on the MB88u plus, very entry level dynamic mic goes for around 40$

[@MojaveGG]

Thank you Bandrew.

[@Scoop9599]

What's your second best pick if the XM8500 cannot be found? Seems everyone is out of stock of it.

[@Rod-Wheeler]

Great Review.

[@x9x9x9x9]

I hope so, i just bought a xm8500

[@joost3783]

Have you tried the cheap electrovoice mics? Might be something you could compare this to - thanks for the content

[@hunszaszist]

Did you even get 30 bucks on this video? Seeing all those cheap mikes makes me wonder. Thanks for the diligent high quality content though, I'm encountering mount stupid, and I'm having a hard time climbing over it. Thanks for your help!

[@bryan25cool]

How if I could get it for 20 bucks? And the XM8500 costs 35 dollars here. Would you still recommend xm8500 over sv100? I have been deciding and watching this video repeatedly for 5 months! Please help me decide. Thank youuuuu! End my suffering nowwww

[@TheGABYSPEED]

Have you tried the KAM C3 condenser mic? Sounds awesome. Advised to sound like a Neumann U87. Please make a review and comparison PLEASE🙏😂

[@the_lyden]

Hi Bandrew. I'd like to see a review of ISK AT100 (in AliExpress this mic costs less than 50$) and comparison of this mic and, for example, Audio-Technica AT2020 or even Rode NT1-A.

[@althezad3708]

Came for the mic reviews, stayed for Bandrew's descent into madness.

[@0374studio]

I tell you what, if i will wish gear up a little stage for 7 (4exmpl) rapers, wich includes beatboxers - i will purchase 7 of that particular microphones to really solve a budget quick staging quest. That's it.😂 *Thankyou, man, as always - you do the great job - again and again* Much 🧡

[@RBLevin]

They all sound pretty similar to me.

[@ninjabluewings]

Yes I agree, I find it pretty interesting how most microphones do sound pretty much the same no matter what they cost 🤔

[@cellistozan]

man that was very helpful

[@Russocass]

12:01 What mic in that price range would you recommend for recording? The Neewer NW-800 seems acceptable.

[@seventhaspiration]

SV100 look like my old Shure C606. I think that sv100 is reincarnation of them))

[@laafawnduh]

I’m not even interested in buying a mic, I just come for his personality and funny cuts

[@CarnivoreIntelligence]

Those are great 😊

[@nhk403]

I like your 650s. Are those new?

[@DJb-ill219]

It is Grainy 🤨 idk if you have reviewed the Beringer Sl 84c but I thought for 14 bucks it sounded decent I know you did the Sl 84S

[@ogviolinist8954]

Thank you so much for this. Could you possibly give me your current opinion on the Samson Q2U?

[@Podcastage]

Still one of the best options sub $50 because it allows you to record via USB and XLR later down the road, the XM8500 with an interface could be a good sound too.

[@ogviolinist8954]

@@Podcastage Thank you so much!

[@e3castillo]

Hey Bandrew, Is the q2u still a good mic or is there a better option for the money?

[@yogeshkad6928]

Now which mic is best according to you for multipurpose my priority is for making fact video and screen recording tutorial for computer mic should be the USB or mobile or computer compatible please tell me which mic is best now

[@agambhasin]

The SV 100 is good for the price but definitely the SM58 is worth every penny spent and sounded definitely better. U cd hv compared the sv 100 to behringer BA85A too, it wd hv been great!

[@oasean]

There's a product called the LifeVac that lets one clear one's own windpipe of stuck food ]09:09].

[@PDXBeach]

UGH. I can see why audio technica discontinued that mic. Good nolan ryan bandrew.

[@prynearteche1323]

why dont you try the maono au a04 or the maono pm421 condenser microphones (they are on the budget side of things, but i figure that it would be cool if you check them out)

[@deadviny]

does a transformer help cut the small potential generated by handling it? i don't think the cheaper ones have transformers