PreSonus Revelator USB Mic Review // Best USB Mic for Live Streaming?

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[@RubenQuinones1]

Great review. I've watched others, but yours was the one that sold me on the mic. This video is the first one I've seen that demonstrates the way the Revelator can be used with a phone via USB-C, while retaining the presets!

[@MusicRepo]

Thanks 👍😊

[@mykeonthemove]

This was a really good review. I am really new to this process of home audio recording, podcasting, streaming, etc but the more I read these reviews the more my knowledge improves. I recently purchased the Samson G Track Pro. I haven't opened the item as I am still comparing microphones and features. The mixing and loopback features of this microphone are brilliant. I am also convinced of your recommendation that this is possibly a good microphone for beginners wanting to learn the workflow processes of audio recording and mixing. I think that what PreSonus has done with this USB micro is rather unique compared to other USB microphones. One of the reasons for wanting to keep the Samson microphone was because of the switchable polar recording patterns as well as the 2 channel input options which it seems like this PreSonus also includes. For lack of a better way of saying this and hoping as a newbie I am using the right terms, the PreSonus is sort of like an audio interface (via software) and microphone all built into one via "Device Manager" in Windows where you can also using a mobile device as a mixing board to manage the audio input sources. It is a brilliant workflow for those wanting to learn the workflow processes of audio mixing which I haven't seen in any other USB microphone review. Are you able to comment on some of the observations and feedback I've noted here? Thanks in advance for your reply.

[@TheCatchProductions]

Yet again awesome work! As you do your review your also educating everyone on how things work Jane! Your a genius 🙏🏾⭐️✨x

[@giljuwu9728]

This is an incredible review, nothing is missing and the main functions are fully explored. Thanks a lot ! That's the mic I'm ordering.

[@sandscribbler]

Thanks for the overview, Jane. The whole recording process seems complicated to me, but that may be inevitable considering the kind of power and flexibility the mic provides.

[@Shoomer1988]

At last a real review. Lets be honest all the other "reviews" that lasted 2 minutes and had a 15 second intro and 30 seconds advertising other "reviews" were utter bollocks.

[@NeverMars]

that's really what I need for my youtube covers! Cheers!!!

[@daveevans9809]

Jane - nice review as ever. Very informative and clear. Just slow up a bit. On the strength of this and other reviews I bought one. However, it's going back. Here's why. I accept opinions may differ. 1. headphone monitor on the mic is very noisy - like ridiculous level of hiss (it's probably an analogue amp pre A/D and a very bad one at that). Main channel digital audio is less noisy but I wouldn't say "...very clean with no hiss" though I am comparing with a Rode NT1 which is one of the quietest mics around. 2. There is absolutely NO apparent vibration insulation between the mic element and its housing or of course the base (as they are clamped together). Try drumming your fingers on the desk it's on. Useless for interview work unless on an arm. Lots of audio colouration from the desk vibrating to your speech (tbh sitting a mic that close to a hard surface is never going to be uncoloured anyway). Which brings me to 3. I can''t get the mic adapter screw to fit into the thread under the mic to try it on an arm. A friend has same mic and he can't either. 4. The audio gain knob on the mic is very flimsy - it won't last 5 minutes in studio use. 5. It took me two attempts at installing the software to get it to work (not uncommon if you Google it). Many will disagree with me - but all the points above are qualified with reasons not just "It's fab, it's brill", etc. Thanks.

[@MusicRepo]

Hi Dave, thank you for such a detailed comment. I must admit I had not really thoroughly tested the headphone port. On a second listen, to my ear it sounds fine n my mic. But I am going to put out a follow up video on this issue. And also I'll look at the issue of sound isolation, with direct comparisons to some other USB mics. Interesting points. Thanks - and I'll let you know when new video is live 👍

[@TechierTeacher]

You really nailed this one and I appreciate the Windows OS demo!

[@nicobalschuweit1407]

Wow 🤩- thank you for this highly educational and professional tutorial. I bought the microphone and I can‘t believe how good it is for the money. I am learning now how to play intros and music while delivering a live Zoom presentation 👌

[@RC534]

Thanks for reviewing the Presonus! I bought it a month or two ago and the software is indeed very powerful. I keep discovering ever more stuff :-) I do have to get used a bit to using a very sensitive condensor mic like this one and put it in a Aston Swift shockmount on a rather heavy K&M desk stand which really helps reduce the contact noises quite a bit.

[@MusicRepo]

Thanks for your comment - helpful 👍

[@t-love2827]

Such a terrific review! Just got my Rev Usb Mic. Excited! Jane, could you please...please share exactly how you created your "J-Low" preset?

[@MondoSonoroTube]

best review ever! and probably the best USB micro right now.

[@FidelTshivhasa]

Thanks for the indepth review. I just ordered one, but I was going for the dynamic. I want one for streaming as a cartoon with voice alterations, I hope this will work.

[@AlliWalkerMusic]

Great informative video! I love using the Revelator!!

[@Krthaspecialist]

The best review yet.

[@Speuh0]

Hi . I bought two Revelators. I use it in combination with S1 prof . I am always very happy with your youtube contribution and the explanation about products. Also about the Revelator. Is it possible that you give a good explanation about the use of the Revelator for the vocals. Which settings you use. What advice and more. with greeting Henk From The Netherlands.

[@tawfek0]

Nice, greet review. in your opinion, what is the best dynamic microphone to record Audiobooks?

[@Steven-cq3vp]

Awesome video You pushed me over the edge.. gonna buy it.. thanks for your brief tutorials. How about an in depth look at each aspect? That should keep you busy for a while 😁

[@rickmarcera9337]

Hi, Love the way you relate and simply explain that is easier for us amateurs to grasp. Thank you! Would you do a basic recording on PreSonus live 32SC? I hope you'll consider. Thanks again!

[@ciprianpeia8462]

Excellent review. Great job.

[@xPRxMEx]

Great video! May I ask when you recorded the audio with thats droid did I also use that phone as your camera!?!? Bc that was amazing quality. If so what Android is that!? Also I’d. Love your opinion on the revelator vs the elgato wave 3 in streaming shootout. Which would u recommend? Thank you!

[@larryturner6011]

I just got the M7 Mic in the personus. 96 bundle.

[@joshpendejito305]

Hi. Big fan here. I have a question. So if revelator is connected to my macbook, will it automatically detect the revelator interface? How about the software, will it automatically pop up to the screen. You know i just love live singing using karaoke videos in youtube. I already have Yamaha HS8 speakers, Rode condenser mic, headphone. So im looking for the right audio interface for live singing from a youtube karaoke with a home studio quality. My friends highly recommend presonus revelator. Please do share some thoughts and answer my questions. Thanks

[@BaktaBak3]

What you do / videos .....are a huge help ! :-)

[@djbeatmarshall]

Such an informative video. Great content. Keep up the good work. 👍🏼

[@tri-unetrl3966]

15:42 What's the difference between the software playback and Spotify playback? I'm confused.... 🤷🏽🤦🏽

[@MichiganTalentConnection]

What arm boom are you using? I’m trying to attach the same Revelator you have to my boom I used that silver knob to attach it however the problem is how the cords are all coming straight out the bottom I have the Elgato wave arm LP so I need to purchase another connector or tube extention ?

[@tri-unetrl3966]

One of the best reviews I've ever heard... by the way what camera are you using to record this video?

[@MusicRepo]

Thank you! I have a Canon EOS 200D with a Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Lens for most of the shooting. Audio was all recorded through the Revelator then synced

[@tri-unetrl3966]

@@MusicRepo Oh okay cool... one more thing... what video editing program did you use? Sorry and thank you!!

[@MusicRepo]

@@tri-unetrl3966 I use Camtasia 🙂

[@tri-unetrl3966]

@@MusicRepo Thank you sweetheart... keep up the good work!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@ericanderson7059]

Just found your channel today , what a treasure . Thank you for your content , Do you offer consultations ?

[@Speuh0]

which shock mount for Revelator microphone is suitable?

[@patentjt]

Can you use this for phone calls via usb c?

[@alwaysbepreparedwithjeff3245]

Thanks Again For Sharing

[@jinbratzslayer]

thank you so much for this I bought the revelator but unfortunately it didn't work for me because its a condenser mic and I need a dynamic one as my house is loud and echoey do you have any recommendations for this type of mic with usb c connection etc but a dynamic version instead???

[@SuloSivas]

I want to make music on my laptop at home. This will be my first experience. Didn't want to spend a lot of money for the interface microphone. Therefore my question the rode nt usb Samson g track pro or the audio-technica 2020 USB plus? Which one can you recommend.

[@Dodgyguitarist]

Can this be used with iPad only and will the app allow us to change DSP settings? I don’t have a PC/Laptop

[@georgemickel6608]

I have a good question for you...is it possible to use the Revelator usb mic and an xlr via a MOTU 8pre usb connected at the same time? Using Reaper, Cubase and Windows 10 64bit PC. When I'm able to chose one or the other, I haven't been able to chose both. Oh well, I thought I'd ask. Thanks again for your video. G

[@josephthrower2839]

Can this mic be attached to a standard floor mic stand or desk arm?

[@iLLStaticProductionsBeats]

can you plug this in an android phone that has a usb c charging port to record and in your opinion does this sound better than the audio technica usb2020+, love your videos by the way, thanks in advance?

[@MusicRepo]

Hi, yes, when I demo it on phone in this video that is exactly what I have done - USB-C on mic to USB-C on phone. I think it is better than the AT2020USB+ as has a higher recording resolution and also has the benefit of the other features available within the UC software.

[@iLLStaticProductionsBeats]

@@MusicRepo thank you so much for demoing this, I think your the only one who has actually mentioned android ,other videos have shown iOS. Thanks for your level of detail and for your expertise. I appreciate it so much.

[@MusicRepo]

@@iLLStaticProductionsBeats thanks, that’s also why I showed it on Windows, all the other videos were mac.

[@iLLStaticProductionsBeats]

@@MusicRepo I'm so excited, I just ordered based on your review, and your SoundCloud is very cool by the way, that's very nice of you to put up the audio tests. I have subscribed for sure. Thanks again.

[@MusicRepo]

@@iLLStaticProductionsBeats Thanks, gosh I do hope you like it …

[@marmortheone3984]

Best of the best overview tkhs;!

[@julianmejia7833]

Thanks for the review!! quick question. When I'm using it in my iphone 7 and ipad pro, it only records the left input, how did you gey to record in stereo? thanks

[@kenneleyd1676]

How do you install the control panel on iPad I've been having issues ?

[@gigabytez_]

Thank you!! Now I know where the reset button is!! 😁

[@leonbanks719]

Thank you for such a very informative video.

[@gmarod6099]

Can you record a song with it? Would it sound professional?😊Just ordered.

[@teddybonkers337]

Hello 👋 I just found your video while I was looking for info on mixers on google. You seem very knowledgeable so I have a question that I hope you can answers. I have two different pairs of active speakers, one is the Kali in 8 and the other is the Edifier s3000pro. One have xlr balance inputs the other have RCA. Ok the question is. Can I use a mixer to connect both pairs at once so the same audio plays in all the speakers? For example TV audio or streaming devices or also a turn table. If so can you recommend a mixer for me that sounds well and don't break the bank? I thank you in advance and send my respect from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷😎✌️. Be safe.

[@Cristobolon]

Does it work on Pro Tools?

[@tri-unetrl3966]

I can't get my mic to work in OBS. HELP! musicrepo lady!

[@larryroop5924]

I just recently acquired the Presonus Revelator and I am trying to follow along to all you are saying but it is hard for me. I am still not 100% sure I have the microphone all set up although I have recorded with it in Audacity. My main question is at least at the moment, when you play all of your presets and various voices how am I able to hear them? In other words how am I able to here my different voices and studios effect is it not enough to just have things hooked up to the compute and maybe with a pair of headphones plugged in. I guess another way of asking is can your computer on its own be turned into a sort of PA system. This is where I am having the most difficult time. Even with a wireless mic I tried I thought once I plugged it in to the computer through its own box and so fourth as soon as I spoke into it I assumed I would hear me coming out over my speaker system but no way. Is there anyway to accomplish this at all with out using a real PA system or mixer, or audio interface or Amplifier, or anything else? I do not want to have to record it first then play it back to here it, I need major help in these areas.

[@TheBurakCetinkaya]

Thank you! You are awesome!

[@ttv_faria]

will it work on ps5?

[@anassuwwan]

Hello there when I plug my midi keyboard and its recognized by windows , and by DAW , and the midi monitoring software ,, but the problem that its work fine for 5-8 seconds, then the midi signal stopped , the keyboard stay recognized as I mentioned , but no midi signal no sound of course the keyboard is "ALESIS CODA 88" , has its own power System : Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9700 CPU @ 3.00GHz 16.0 GB Windows 10 Pro GIGABYTE B365M DS3H what I tried : 1.changing the USB ports …Nothing 2.Disabeled selective suspend settings …Nothing 3.Unchick "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" …Nothing 4.search for drivers updates …Nothing 5.uninstall and reinstall the devices...Nothing 6. run the System File Checker to check if there are corrupted files which might be causing this problem …Nothing I did connect it to other pc with USB 2.0 ports , it worked just fine. don't know is it power issue , is it a MOBO issue just got bored from searching ,, I hope someone had the same problem and did solve it , thanks in advance.

[@simonkeightley1080]

Newbie question here, but for the microphone stand adapter that comes with the mic, do you know what size it fits? Buying a stand for it (it's coming in the mail now) and I want to make sure I can mount it without a dedicated mount

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[@leonbanks719]

By getting this mic. Would you need to connect it to an audio interface ?

[@MusicRepo]

No, it's a USB mic so it's a standalone device. No interface required

[@leonbanks719]

@@MusicRepo thank you for your response

[@madgedeepers5746]

What a great video, thank you!

[@HoppasJagStoer]

Wow - good job!

[@driza97]

cool video. may have to check this out.

[@billydeespodcast]

Great video 🎥

[@iramilner5282]

No Live Support. I bought this mic but am very disappointed with it. I cannot get it to record my instrument over a backing track. Called Presonus today. They do not offer Live support. I just wanted to review a few settings. Probably wouldn't have taken more than a few minutes. That's why I am likely going to return it and purchase a mic from a company that properly supports its product.

[@videobob2001]

No company offers free live phone tech support for inexpensive products like the Revelator mic. PreSonus has plenty of online support.

[@DidierBampiliMusicProduction]

Nice video 📹

[@MusicRepo]

🙂

[@pffbh]

omg I'm dizzy...

[@philderby316]

👍🏿

[@TruthSeekerAi]

this mic is selling for a crackhead price now dont really know why i paid 200$ for it its now 59$ that is a rippoff presonus should give back the buyers that over paid for it wicked indeed

[@Shoomer1988]

"Highest revolution"? Really?

[@MusicRepo]

Ah, you know what I mean ... 😉😂