Presonus PD-70 Mic Review / Test (Compared to Podmic, SM7b, SM58, v7)

[@mylastusername1983]

Im so proud of this channel. Its quality work. He deserves more of the light

[@nik.6845]

Agreed

[@nik.6845]

I watch cause its highly informative and fun!

[@kender6143]

He SHUREly does

[@gunnarhudson688]

"Mom, can we get a Shure SM7B" "We have SM7B at home" SM7B at home:

[@domkisek8698]

bullshit

[@latajacyskurwiel8564]

It's look more like MV7, but OK

[@norjia]

@@latajacyskurwiel8564 do you think parents would care? :P

[@FunielAudio]

@@latajacyskurwiel8564 the mv7 is also a more affordable copy of the SM7

[@BrandonCraig-yi7zu]

It's like am mv7 with an sm7b windscreen and blue sona yoke

[@gillythekid]

I really like this mic. I never liked the low end of the sm7b, especially on my voice, so I bought both the mv7 and the pd-70 and once I compared them, I sent the mv7 right back.

[@patrickchase5614]

But if you like that sound why use a dynamic mic at all? To me the PD70's voicing seems to emphasize everything that dynamics are not so good at. If I wanted this voicing I can think of any number of condensers that can deliver it "better" (where better is entirely subjective of course). I say that as someone who generally likes dynamics, and has SM7B, Beta58, SM58, KSM8, and EV RE50 in their locker.

[@gillythekid]

@@patrickchase5614 because dynamic mics do a much better job at rejecting background noise. I use condensers for singing and voice over. For something like livestreaming, dynamics are much better.

[@patrickchase5614]

​@@gillythekid Fair point, and I do use dynamics in those applications (and the Beta58 is particularly nice with its 120 degree null. I find that in practical working setups it's often easier to position competing sources there than at 180).

[@gillythekid]

@@patrickchase5614 I think that’s the main reason I like the mic. I prefer the sound of condensers pretty much 100% of the time, but some inherent characteristics of dynamic mics are better suited for specific applications. If it were optimal, I’d use a condenser for live streams, so I guess with the pd-70 I get the benefits of using a dynamic without the typical “broadcast dynamic” sound that I don’t even like anyway

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

@@gillythekid agreed, it sounds brighter

[@ClayTumey]

13:42 "Most importantly, I like you. You're cool!" Nice little surprise on Thanksgiving. I know it wasn't directed at me personally, but it's been a really long time since someone has looked at me and said something nice. Thanks.

[@sagerequiem]

Clay, I like you, you're cool.

[@circuitwolf1194]

Clay Tumey, I like you. You're cool.

[@thisisritzy]

clay, you're as cool as Antarctica!

[@limabeangames]

Clay I like you let's be buds

[@benoittissier58]

Why do I keep watching this channel ? I have more microphones than I need, including a NT1 purchased following Bandrew's advice. But the videos are fun. Thanks Bandrew.

[@ralindsey2629]

He's an enabler!

[@VOByRobbins]

Yup, I'm in that same boat, it's really a sickness--- not covid like, but damn, I have a lot of mics now... thanks Bandrew! :)

[@arbitermatt]

NT1 is as good as any mic out there, better than the NT1A

[@florabee9283]

I bought this mic for use during recording bands that are loud and might want to keep the session vocal as the “keeper”. I have had success with that using a SM7b, chosen because it has a controlled proximity effect and good rejection off axis. To get the SM7b loud enough to be heard well in the monitor during the loud session, the pre has to be cranked and the high and upper mid eq jacked up. So I got the PD70 because I wind up having to adjust the SM7b to sound like the PD70 anyway, in that application.

[@Hugmir]

You sounded positively sweet, especially in the outro (and I normally avoid that word). It baffles me how little it can sometimes take to achieve that, and how far away we stray from it when we try a bit too hard to seem either Professional or Cool. I appreciate your work and your presence. I think it constitutes a good spice in this crazy internet cauldron.

[@AngloSaxon1]

I like the Presonus a lot. I also liked the Podmic as well, and to tell the truth the SM7B didn't have much better sounding audio at all.

[@jgurtz]

Yea, sounded best on the electric. Kinda surprised not to see the e935 make an appearance in the comparison; I've been thinking about this one lately because I think it sounds really great and currently is available for essentially the same price as an sm58. That's a steal!

[@lanceregan3400]

I like the sound of this mic, I rlly much prefer this mic than either the Podmic and the ZDM-1

[@Ziyum]

You’re always the go-to guy to learn about new microphones, so this was a great in-depth video as per usual. Although I would love to see a comparison to the new Shure mv7 :)

[@carmichaelcastanos6011]

Honestly though, you should keep going with the impersonations! It's so good!!

[@kristiantorres785]

You should have added the Shure MV7

[@evantraasdahl4040]

Ill be real fellas I bought two of these when they came out and I have been a huge fan. Just a taste of eq and compression, nothing too crazy, and it sounds great. Great review, I do disagree on some points and would most likely recommend this mic. It's done me well on my podcast.

[@enriquetrevino8529]

Thank you for your reviews. You are great. I still like how the SM58 sounds, it doesn´t matter for me how it looks but the sound. Best Regards from Mexico.

[@FrankTheTankA1]

Me "Wow, this mic sounds a bit harsh.." *Looks at Tech Specs EQ* "Yeah, that'll do it." I really like it on Electric Guitar, and I like how it sounds on Acoustic. If you're looking for a more "Pop" style of acoustic sound I think it'll work well with it. The lack of body makes it unwanted for anything else. I kinda like how it sounds when you get right on top of it. It still accents the low end without it booming. Although, I think it would work better if the EQ curve was a bit more flat.

[@phucmapvlog]

Love the timestamps and the review in general, thanks for these!

[@Podcastage]

Thank you for the kind words and thank you for watching. Hope they were helpful. Have a great day.

[@voidboi0]

Your reviews have always been amazing but the energy in this one had me laughing. I'm so glad you compared it to the Zoom ZDM-1 because no one else has and I'm deciding between these two for streaming. I feel like I can hear that 20-20 clarity on the PD but the Zoom makes the PD sound thin. And the fact that it punches up at $50 less is a huge draw. Thanks so much for helping me in my decision!

[@SerjBassist]

I'm currently looking to buy a microphone to record singing vocals and came across this one, so the fact that you make even a brief music test was really helpful

[@Podcastage]

Glad to know it was helpful. Happy recording.

[@Ducksnuget]

The only different sounding mic to my uncultured ears was the shure sm7b.

[@MishaPitsenko]

Nice, great job timing your reviews with current mic releases

[@ElijahG98]

Solid review as usual brother. You should consider putting affiliate links for the ones you compared to in the description as well. In the end you pretty much say you think those are better. And it may benefit my Christmas shopping haha.

[@AigisSSBM]

Honestly, I really love this mic's sound, at least on your voice. The really weird part is that I'm wearing Grado's, which are known to, well, have harsh highs.

[@shortmicrophonetests9879]

I actually like it as well. I even own it and it's one of my main mics.

[@romari2706]

Of all these microphones my favorite for vocal applications is the SE Electronics V7. Its super cardioid polar pattern simply is less sensitive to environmental.noise like my MacBook Pro’s fans from 2 feet away than the cardioid microphones. The silence in background noise is a night and day differerence.

[@CALO65]

i like the cardiod pattern much better because you can speak off axis a liite bit what equals in more freedom of movement. and i use the DBX 286s Gate anyway. dead quite. but many ways are leading to rome as they say.

[@marcuszettergren8885]

Min for Mic, this doesn't stand a chance against the SM7B, but from a price perspective, you get like three of these for one SM7B. A bit of EQ'ing and some room treatment (including NOT having it's arm physically attached to the desk you are using), it's as good as anything else at the pricepoint.

[@mlindholm]

I can’t remember if I’ve said it before, if so, I’m saying it again. I enjoy the content, thanks for doing this. The electric & acoustic & singing sections are lovely little ditties. I’ve _only_ bought 3 microphones, a Blue Yeti before I knew better, a Shure SM48, and a Behringer XM8500. For now...that’s enough. As I keep watching, surely there will be more!

[@thebreakfastmenu]

I woke up, completely unacclimated to listening to things and watched this. At first I was like "hey that's pretty good." Then I got to the comparison section and was like "hey that's pretty meh." Sticking with my Samson Q2U and good ol' 58s.

[@ee1yd]

Hard to beat the two

[@HomesickMac]

The Røde and that great old SM58 sounded better. They're cheaper so I know what I'll recommend to people on a budget. Thanks for the patience you had while doing this repetitive testing haha, I'd throwed them onto the wall halfways haha.. You best!

[@QuantumGamingUploads]

The thing is you need a cloudlifter to get the best of the Presonus PD-70. I have the Presonus and Shure sm58 and Shure is known for the low end tone. Presonus aims at the high tone more. I like Rode Podcaster out of these two.

[@SullySadface]

Can we have cardioid renamed to butt-shaped Dat plosive rejection tho. Unf.

[@patrickchase5614]

So what would that make supercardioid? "pooping-butt-shaped"? Not impressed by the PD-70s sound TBH. It lost every single comparison for me. If I want to emphasize the top end like that I'm generally not headed for a dynamic.

[@SullySadface]

@@patrickchase5614 you're a dynamic

[@srrrb5953]

HOW About Omni directional?

[@juicy_oranges5529]

In Germany its called "kidney shape"

[@SullySadface]

@@srrrb5953 i am both interested and terrified

[@christopherbrissini5722]

Someone who is funny without knowing they’re funny is the funniest funny...

[@Juliosguitarstuffs]

They’re* but I agree!

[@thadobster]

In my opinion the presonus pd-70 sounds great for someone that has more bass presence in their voice.

[@GoTellJesusSaves]

All these mics sound pretty good. I think I enjoyed the SE v7 the most on spoken.

[@cassidyraebarrera]

Thank you for making these videos! I really enjoy it and find it helpful!

[@ChristopherczarSmith]

I agree. The mic lacks low end and Is overall bright. In my review I kept referring to it as, not what I'm used to hearing from a broadcast mic, regarding the lack of low end

[@TheQuikMix]

I feel like there are so many decent microphones that have come out this year that it's disappointing and confusing why Samson hasn't been able to get the Q9U out the door.

[@hibbasc1]

I had one on order and canceled and got the Rode Procaster - tired of waiting - shame on Samson

[@j.powellnetwork]

I was looking for to this one! Thanks Andrew!

[@bennyloppo]

damn, this is one of the best review video I've ever seen. Thank you so much for your honest review!!!

[@Sajin688]

This is a good mic for you Bandrew, you sound good on it. it is a very basic sounding mic but its a natural sounding mic because of that, and I was actually blown away by the electric guitar sound I thought it was pretty dang awesome for a 130 dollar podcast mic

[@MrPhins]

That sound transfer when you tapped on the boom arm was yikes indeed. I'm going to cross this one off the list. Thanks for the review.

[@agambhasin]

Hello Brother! Great video again! I still think its too thin for my liking, i really liked how the Zoom ZDM-1 sounded in comparison and its like 40-50 bucks cheaper, i liked the Podmic in comparison too, but the ones that really shined were the classic (and my favourite) SM58, and the SE V7, you were correct in saying that those can give it a run for its money anyday. I would have loved if you would have included the XM8500 in the comparison too alongwith Q2U and ATR2100 because they are recommended very often for podcasting too! Kudos to you for your efforts yet again, Much Love!!

[@CALO65]

I personally like it very much that the proximity effect is not so exagerated that makes it very easy to control. if i like more ooommphh i crank up the low end enhancer on the dbx 286s. That´s just a clear and warm sound. very good review no bs.

[@ruderdk]

Great review as always Podcastage

[@sung_yun]

ZDM-1 (5:19), SM58 (5:54), PodMic (6:35), sE V7 (7:09), SM7B (7:53). Okay (10:04). PD-7- is a good mic, maybe ZDM-1 and PodMic sound better. Thanks for the review.

[@sirnigelcogs]

I prefer the Zoom or the v7 from that lineup.

[@YurievOlmos]

You were so nice and cool in the outro for this one. I'd have subscribed if I wasn't already.

[@samnicholson5051]

Loving the in-depth reviews. Would you consider reviewing some of those t.bone mics from Thomann? I've heard really great things about their Shure clones (which includes the 57s and 58s, the Betas, and their own $120 SM7B clone), but not much in the way of experienced reviewers. I don't know how easy it is to get stuff from Thomann in the U.S, but you'd be doing your European audiences a great service.

[@ThecrosseyedTexan]

When he went to the zoom I thought it sounded a little bit Fuller that's a pretty good sounding $80 microphone. Also I didn't used to like the podmax but I think they sound okay now

[@Acenis]

PewDiePie said "dooblydoo" in his recent video and I thought about this channel lol

[@Podcastage]

Oh I saw it. I’m just going to put on a brave face: twitter.com/podcastage/status/1330946225864990720?s=20

[@Acenis]

@@Podcastage He probably watched your review of this shotgun mic he's using now haha. His audio still sucks tho.

[@xHadesStamps]

I liked the SM7B the best on your voice. The PD-70 was second-to-last (Not the biggest fan of the V7 on your voice. No offense)

[@lanceregan3400]

facts

[@filnn]

I've been waiting for this for so long! Thank you!

[@kenbest7660]

Good review, as always. Something how your room has become more and more full of sound equipment, etc. as each year has passed by. You're going to need to move before long. You also are getting too good at box throwing. 🎶😉😀 Happy Thanksgiving!

[@ewesley1]

I went ahead and bought this mic from Sweetwater last week! I know that Bandrew had some pretty convincing cons to speak of concerning the mic... But I love that the mic is hotter (eliminated a need for a Cloudlifter like the Rode Podmic). Also like the off-axis rejection and plosive control.

[@PROSKULL37]

The sm58 sounds so much better and less annoying

[@realsmt]

Bandrew is starting to teeter on the sanity and insanity line 🤣

[@Podcastage]

Starting to?

[@realsmt]

@@Podcastage bless you good sir. Thank you for the continued coverage on these brudda!

[@edbarry1724]

As geeky.. goofy and corny you are .. I will say that was one of the best mic reviews I have ever watched. So many details and things you don't normally see demonstrated. Useful information is the bottom line Well done sir. I have subscribed

[@WilliamJohnston]

Another great vid! Politely requesting the long awaited U67 ultimate comparison review soon! 🤞

[@juzzonmorris]

This is an outstanding thorough review.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@orbpulsargd2608]

Everytime I attempt proximity effect on the USB/XLR mic by getting too close to it (without the windscreen/pop filter), I get shocked. What should I do to fix this problem?

[@jesuseduardochanmartinez2346]

I recently purchased a Beyerdynamic TG V50 (S) , honestly, it's pretty impressive too. It kinda sounds like the Podmic and the SM58

[@RebelTech1990]

I agree with most of what you said. I feel this is a one trick pony, meaning it's just for spoken word use. I bought mine because I love the smooth sound and it isn't too overwhelming in the low end. I prefer a more of a natural sound as opposed to the stereotypical "Broadcast sound". That being this is perfect for internet content creation, mainly streamers. Great video as always, I really enjoy your take on gear!

[@Kragatar]

I think the SE V7 is my favorite of those. PD70 is good too though.

[@thebreakfastmenu]

v7s are super underrated and only a hundo. They can get harsh in the high end though if you plan on compressing your voice though. I think the SM7B is honestly the "best" because it's so neutral and smooth. But 400 bucks isn't chump change.

[@AdrianWhite_PhotoVideo]

Remember the video XLR to USB. Does it work at full condenser mic, like at2020

[@galacticboy2009]

This is never a good idea. Get a proper audio interface.

[@metalinyourhead3604]

Great review. Could you do a review on the new Tascam TM-180? An XLT condenser microphone for just $99.99 almost seems too good to be true. Especially with all the goodies it comes with.

[@cockerel6253]

My school microphone is a 10$ dynamic microphone (black and orange)

[@christianmejia4839]

Thank you! Very informative, I think the SM7b is amazing.

[@Jaypher]

Another amazing video as always!

[@arbitermatt]

It sounds like it would require less processing than the SM7B to me, at least for spoken word... Less mufled and more clarity.

[@JeremyLeech]

This mic is on sale for $99 right now.

[@maximeheberttalbot4505]

Could you please review the Warm audio wa-47jr? Can’t decide between this one or a Nt1!

[@TC_Conner]

“Check the doodly do for the diddly did.” Is that what he says? 😂😂😂

[@PANTA-Music]

I am honestly curious about your opinion of the huge price ranges on microphones. Do you believe they are justified for what you get? I mean, if you can get decent mics for 100 dollar. Why do you need to buy a 400 dollar one? Ofcourse, the EQ levels of a mic can be different. One is topheavy, the other is too thin and the next is rumbly. But a lot of things can be evened out with post processing. And one mic can absorb background noise, while the other reflects it. This can be permanently fixed by applying acoustic treatment and sound isolation, which also benefits other audio uses. And just not touch the body of the mic when using it. Ofcourse it's not ideal. And one that elimates all issues is ofcourse best. But what I mean to say is: Is it worth 300 dollar extra? Something in my head doesnt feel right buying a 400 to even 500 dollar mic when for that same amount you buy 3 or 4 other mics that are decent. It reminds me of the audiophile hifi war where audiophiles claimed they prefer gold plated speaker cables worth 50 dollars per meter over an extra insulated cable worth 10 dollar per meter. When it turns out there are no audible differences. Sure, there are minor pro's. But the cost ratio was too big. Gold plated was just a marketing trick to sell shit to self absorbed people. (sorry) Isn't that the same case with these 400 / 500 dollar mics? I mean, get the 'idea' that you are the pro, because you have the most expensive equipment therefore you must be good. (and because all the other studios uses it) Isnt this a marketing trick too?

[@kumarabhishek1091]

I'm quite confused in between Behringer SL 84, Sennhiser XS 1, Shure SV 100, and Shure SV 200

[@dom5523]

I want to buy a microphone but I feel torn between... Rode Dynamic , PD-70 Zoom ZDM-1 , GoXLR Mic , What do you think is best?

[@Design475]

Are you planning on do a review on the komplete audio interface?

[@jansafarik313]

Please ask you Electro-Voice representative to give you their ND46 for a review. Great and not overly expensive mic based on well-known capsule (just without Variable-D feature of course). (if you are not fed up with all the mics around which I could understand :D . I like your reviews a lot though)

[@GoUkraine777]

thanks for you work its the best! did you use 18i20 with this mic because this interface has 100db mic output gain? seems like more cheep audiointerface with 50db will not really work with this mic

[@cheiro_do_gringo]

This review was .... tight! How is the noise floor of this mic? Would it pass the ACX noise floor check? I'm looking for a low noise mic that's good at rejecting a room with light acoustic treatment that still has some early reflections detectable on a LDC mic

[@masterofking1910]

Sounds good but for the price the other options are a better value. You‘re also very cool, mate.

[@jessydavidkumarnagandla9807]

Hello brother... I need a review about AKG p5s super cordiod microphone please

[@hill6045]

I just purchased this mic. I have the RODE podmic its notoriously quiet and the pop filter internally does not work very well and ya can't find one to fit it. I don't want a budget mic but I am not interested in spending $500 on a hobby

[@thewhalenorman]

I liked the Presonus more than the Rode and Zoom, however, how good is ZDM for the price! I could have chosen zoom in a blind test.

[@maximeheberttalbot4505]

As always, great video!!

[@RAWIZRAW]

This mic is excellent for rap vocals

[@warlock_2236]

Still waiting for how much his voice versus the WASD keys for the elite gamer boys...

[@Gobelma53]

13:25 those pops scared the living hell out of me (I’m wearing headphones In a dark room)

[@elishashappinesscampaign1597]

You are doing good podcastage. Keep it up. 💯Can this mic mount on a mic stand for vocals

[@jacobmcnally4426]

Have you ever tried a Stagg Microphone I Just bought a handheld condenser microphone by them and it seems to sound better or just as good as the sm58 with more treble smc200 I'd put it up against the shure sm86 which was about 42 dollars and they also have dynamic mics on eBay

[@JillLynnBeautyTherapy]

I think it sounds tin'y' ... compared to them all.

[@zamedoeswtever5267]

Nice work, also can you review Boya BY-M1000 if you are able to get your hands on one?

[@ricardoprieto6401]

Sounds extremely harsh and overly bright. It would get annoying after listening to this Mic for an extended period of time. For the most part same with all the other mics aside from SM58 and SM7B. The SM7B on the other hand sounds silky smooth, dark and intimate. I could listen to it for hours without fatigue. It’s as if you’re speaking to someone on a personal level at night time in a quite room, chill, very velvety.

[@KrillyMaNilly]

Bandrew! If you can get your hands on one, could you review the new Presonus Revelator? I know I know, ANOTHER USB microphone 🙄 but it has built in dsp processing so you can create your own EQ presets and save it straight to the mic as well as some other handy features so I just wanted to see your thoughts on it before I consider getting one. Maybe do a comparison to the Shure MV7?

[@HappyMixingStudio]

SM58 sounds geat . more thick

[@gamerdotexe7224]

My friend is thinking of getting a new mic, he decided on getting the Shure mv7 (He is a gamer) then he found out about the Samson Q9u, Should he buy the shure mv7 now while the price is low or should he wait for the Samson Q9u?

[@franktntx]

I would wait for the samson!

[@ralindsey2629]

My vote goes to the MV7 because it's available now. The Samson has kept people waiting for a while now.

[@74balong]

Hi! May I request for the review of the BM800 Condenser vs. LCT240 Condenser Mic? Thanks!

[@olafkliemt1145]

AT-2035 still my fav in this price range

[@keithgendler8727]

Sync or Swim is my motto...err...was my motto...MOTU?

[@vanceshepherd1618]

I prefer this over the Podmic, which to me is a bit more top-heavy. And it's currently $99, so of course I got two. Ha!

[@KryptonicHD]

I waited 3 months for the podmic only to buy the pd70 the day it came out because I loved the background noise floor level. It doesn't pick anything up around me and that's INSANE! The podmic was picking everything up....

[@satar9]

are you not a fan of the m88 tg or m69 or m201, or perhaps, the miktek pm9 vs say, the sm7b?

[@matoxis5169]

It is better Samson C01U Pro or Auna MIC-900B ???

[@redpoint8823]

Eikon microphones, please !