Pro Sound for Everyone: The Sennheiser Profile USB Microphone

There’s no shortage of options when it comes to USB microphones, but finding a reliable, great sounding option at an affordable price isn't always easy. Fortunately, Sennheiser has come to the rescue with the Profile, a great sounding and absolutely awesome USB mic.
🎙 More about the Profile:
geni.us/profile
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bhpho.to/3JDWGrh (B&H)
I’m really impressed with the profile, and it was a ton of fun to work with Sennheiser as part of the sponsorship to donate more than 100 microphone kits to educational programs and individuals around the world!
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0:00 - A Quick Profile of the Profile
1:20 - Basic Features & Price
2:08 - The Sennheiser Boom Arm
3:12 - Mic Controls and Inputs/Outputs
6:16 - The Capsule & Sound Quality
6:45 - The Power of Simplicity
7:40 - Plosive Rejection
8:24 - Handling Noise (or lack thereof!)
9:58 - Recording Distance Comparisons
11:08 - Background Noise Rejection Test
12:39 - Adding Software & EQ
13:10 - My Personal Thoughts
13:59 - Donating Microphones: Great Sound for Everyone!
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Episode 334: Pro Sound for Everyone: The Sennheiser Profile USB Microphone

[@TheSirjull891]

Some reviews I’ve watched of this video fail to mention or emphasize that there is no software needed for this!! A huge plus!!!

[@MSladekPhoto]

Wow! That's pretty impressive sound and features with ease of setup/use. Add in $129 price and sure seems like a winning combo. That's so cool that 1) you suggested mic donations for schools and other orgs and 2) they agreed! I really appreciate how you approach life and KZbin ;)

[@tombuck]

I'm definitely grateful that they were excited about doing something a bit different with a sponsored video.

[@electricrancid]

I use Linux, and have always hated the need for extra software for mic adjustments. It is nice to find a quality entry that does it all on mic and just plug n play! Will be picking up soon!

[@ApexCapture]

I appreciate all your script (puns), all your vibrant colors, your crispy audio obviously. You have so much talent I wish more people would see “real” quality talent over the toxic side of the internet that gets all the clicks. Thank you for motivating me every time I watch your content, very inspiring stuff.

[@tombuck]

Wow, this is one of the nicest things I've ever read! Thank you 🙏

[@Juice_VI]

I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a better microphone for my needs. Thanks for the review.

[@HomesickMac]

You've become a master of always finding your own angle to doing these kinds of reviews or product presentations. The (obviously) improvised proximity/pick up pattern demo with twisting your head around instead of just turning the mic, haha, great! You'll have to do this with every new mic you'll be reviewing from now on. The drier test is classic by now, and you've finally _caught_ it 🙂

[@tombuck]

Sometimes planning is your friend, but other times unplanned imperfection is...kinda perfect!

[@JerredZ]

How amazing, Tom. Not only is this a great video, but giving back to media programs in need? EPIC!

[@tombuck]

Thank you sir! I'm sure you have more than a little experience trying to make miracles occur with little to no budget/resources 🙃

[@GuilDormeus]

The Profile has all the profiles I love. I love the slim profile of that mic arm too! Sounds freaking fantastic too. Your voice sounds amazing with this mic.

[@tombuck]

The tiny boom arm is amazing!

[@NewLayer]

Great overview, sounds excellent, especially for a USB mic. One thing I've decided having just posted a mic comparison of my own after playing with a bunch of non-shotgun mics over the last 2 months, is that I won't be using a shotgun mic in my new setup after we move in a couple weeks. Always fun to watch your videos 👍

[@DeletedRedactedConfidential]

Thank you Tom! Your review heavily influenced my decision to purchase this mic. It just arrived today and my experience with it lines up with this review. Thank you for sharing your knowledge / experience and for your honesty.

[@donbullock-techihound]

Tom, you keep giving me new options for when I decide to upgrade my microphone. I greatly appreciate your honesty in presenting options and will be looking forward to a comparison of this microphone with others you have.

[@tombuck]

Thanks Don! Obviously a sponsored video has a bit of inherent bias, but I made sure to use and test the mic before agreeing, and I REALLY like it, so hopefully that comes through. There are a million solid options out there, but it's always nice to get something from a great brand with a strong history.

[@dennyawright21]

Dude this is what I have been wanting! Plug and play with good quality! Thanks!

[@chrisabboud3949]

Good guy to you and Sennheiser. It looks like a great mic, but supporting music programs is super important and I'll definitely be supporting them.

[@alibahmani5654]

All right, I have to say that I went and bought the mic in the middle of your Video Tom. I was convinced that after a week of researching USB & XLR mics for my budget and needs this is perfect mic, especially coming with the decent mic arm for somebody like me who doesn't have a mic arm. Thank you Tom!

[@tombuck]

I hope you really like it! It's been awesome to see more reviews of the Profile, and it seems like it sounds great on a wide variety of voices.

[@blackdogbbqnz]

Very useful review and from someone that's between basecamp and the first camp site it's super helpful to keep things very simple, especially when you are the content, the video guy and the audio guy. Thank you!

[@tombuck]

I'm glad it was helpful! And yep, simplicity is the best way to go!

[@louiescousin]

New subscriber here. I've watched a dozen of your videos over the past few days. They are all impressive. Like others said, good quality, well lit, pro looking, pro sounding, etc. Great product reviews. Definitely not getting the notice you deserve. Keep doing content please. (not that you were going to stop), lol. :) Oh, and the puns are great. lol

[@tombuck]

THANK YOU! It really means a lot to hear this. I appreciate the kind encouragement!

[@LinwoodCampbell]

What a great sounding mic for just at $200 - wow! And USB - that’s really amazing. Thanks for sharing that! I can see one of those in the near future! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I look forward to everything you have planned in future years!

[@tombuck]

Thanks Linwood! $129 for the non-boom arm kit is an absolute steal, but I'm really impressed with how much I like the boom arm. Hope your holidays are absolutely fantastic!

[@vanquestgear]

Pretty solid offering. Hadn’t heard (of it lol) before. And you’re a rock star for getting so many donated!!!!

[@tombuck]

Thank you! I'm excited for more and more people to get this and make stuff with them!

[@HomeStudioPro]

I'm really digging 1) that low profile boom arm, 2) price point that will be HUGE for high school/college media classes. It's a Sennheiser... not much more needs to be said. Well done Tom!

[@tw1tch09]

wow this is a really solid option, especially at the price. I really appreciate the physical controls too, especially since if for example you need to use this on multiple computers, you don't need to fuss wtih installing an app. I might actually get this down the road for a condensor mic. The revelator dynamic mic also has the same controls as physical buttons, in addition to an onboard DSP. I love it, it's such a great mic hope you get a chance to review it sometime.

[@pixellumberjack]

Really impressive offering from Sennheiser. Would really love to hear a sound comparison between the Podmic and the Shure MV7 for example. Excited for this to come out, thanks for sharing!

[@tombuck]

Sound quality is always pretty subjective, but I’d personally say it has a more “full” sound than the PodMic and definitely better plosive rejection than the MV7. But they’re all excellent!

[@Wbc1811]

When you mentioned it in your podcast this is the last company I expected to make a USB microphone, Great video 👍

[@tombuck]

Right?! I'm really happy that they're bringing something solid and affordable. There are lots of great USB mics out there, but it's always nice knowing that you're getting one from a reputable brand.

[@PeterGregg]

Sounds really good - you made me want to run out and buy one!!! For a KZbin channel or for a podcast, a big name mic at this price is a no brainer! This is an easy as pie recommendation. If it wasn't for you I would never even know this even existed. Great video, big thumbs up 👍👍👍

[@tombuck]

Thanks Peter! I LOVE my XLR mic setups and all the options, but sometimes simplicity wins. And I really love having a solid choice to recommend from trustworthy brand.

[@KempuraChicken]

This is absolutely a USB mic I would get for my friends. Way easier than having to explain how to hook up an audio interface and the different cables for a similar price.

[@tombuck]

That's my thought too. Knowing that anyone can use it fully with the built in controls and no need to an app or anything makes it very easy to recommend.

[@Denielgunz]

Wanna be friends? 👀

[@AquaVeil]

I've been a fan of Sennheisers Headphones for years, so finding this, about a month late, is pretty exciting. Being able to Match up my HD 599 with a Sennheiser mic for streaming seems pretty awesome. Plus, my 7 and a half year old Audio Technica ATR2500 kinda needs an upgrade (she's in rough shape)

[@michelleakin]

Wow, really grateful for this video. I’m absolutely getting this mic!!! Love your whole setup, and of course the puns 😂

[@tombuck]

So glad it was helpful! I'm working on a video for this week that compares the Profile to as many other mics as I could find.

[@KadavaSmile]

After getting this microphone and using it for a week or so I've had consistent feedback and issues regarding how basy my voice sounds. It almost feels as if the bass is washing out all the other sounds and making them muddier, I found the solution to this was using an EQ programme and it worked like a charm. I'm not sure if that's normal for microphones but I would certainly say for acceptable results, just "plug and play" isn't going to help if you're a person with a deeper voice.

[@MarkHebblewhite]

Great informative video as always and pleased Sennheiser sponsored you well deserved. I'm pretty impressed with the sound quality of the mic, and definitely is right for your voice. Makes me want a new mic 🎤 😭😭

[@tombuck]

Every time I think I’ll never need another new mic, something like this comes along…😁

[@MarkHebblewhite]

@@tombuck I just saw the Neumann km184 - another mic wish 😂🤣😂 My wife keeps asking me why I have so many mics, and yet - only have one mouth. 😂🤣

[@SimplyAubs]

This is *fantastic!* A great, super easy, mic to recommend to people who don't want to "fiddle" with stuff! Nice and easy. Thanks for sharing!

[@tombuck]

Thanks Aubrey!

[@slipknotboy555]

I've been looking into USB mics lately to improve the audio quality of my voiceovers in videos for my other channel (though I personally don't think it's bad or anything). There are a few (more like several) that seem good for me, but there's so many options, I couldn't decide. I watched this video, and was like "Okay, this is it! I think this is the one!" And, of course, not available yet. Haha. Doesn't seem to be really anything out there about it aside from this video, either. I don't know if I'm gonna end up waiting for it or not. Hopefully it comes out - and is actually available - relatively soon. Edit: I am leaning towards waiting for it, to be clear. It sounds great (thanks for not doing anything to the signal - and I really like the idea of not needing to mess with EQ or other things). And the rejection of plosives is very impressive. Great video, as well.

[@baessam]

Awesome sound! I ordered one for me after this review. Thx for the detailed review!

[@definitelynotkayk5111]

I found you through your Deity VO-7U review. I was really enjoyed that video that I wanted to see more of your videos (while I needed to search up more good usb mics). I have the most fun watching your vids :D I think I'll stick around even after I find a microphone for myself. I'm REALLY REALLY REALLY interested in this one.... I'm willing to wait, but I also kinda want a mic soon.

[@tombuck]

Wow thank you! It really means a lot to hear this!

[@fatihakturko]

@@tombuck But what do you think when you compared with VO-7U ? In my opinion super cardioid dynamic is much better for isolation background noise right ?

[@cyberdefenseddi]

Awesome review ❤️ happy to hear about donating microphones to educational programs ❤️❤️😎

[@tombuck]

Super excited for all of them to get shipped out!

[@PatrickBoberg]

Have always loved Sennheiser. Back in my rock & roll days I always rolled with my own e835 because I hated the ubiquitous sm58s that venues had. Sennheiser has always been my first look company since. Still use their wireless guitar setup and the Senn ENG wireless pack was the standard for more than decade. Sadly I dropped my e835 one too many times. The Profile seems like a strong mic.

[@tombuck]

The fact that I had so many Sennheiser wireless units stand up to YEARS of use (i.e. abuse) by high school students really is a pretty strong endorsement 😁

[@ObscureTech]

I love the idea of things that simply work, a great thought relayed in a great video. I love that boom arm

[@tombuck]

The boom arm really surprised me haha! I definitely didn't expect it to be as nifty as it is.

[@ObscureTech]

@@tombuck I don't need it....i don't need it... I dont need it

[@CharlestonMaddison]

Wow! This sounds amazing. Thank you. 👍🏼

[@_carsonjones]

Been watching a lot of your videos since setting up a much improved Zoom experience and chose this mic to use. Through more research I can came across Audio Hijack and Loopback. These two apps, paired with this mic, have created an amazing setup. I was able to sweeten up my mic audio and remove all the ambient background noise using Audio Hijack and a virtual input created using Loopback. I'd love to see you test this setup (or similar) and make a video about it for your viewers. It's truly fantastic. Thanks for all the hard work and amazing videos 👍👍!

[@tombuck]

So happy to hear this! Thanks for the kind words, and congrats on getting your setup dialed in!

[@Maru_Cyan]

What a great review! And at 10:19 I want to thank you for realizing that youtube is seen by people around the world. Cheers!

[@tombuck]

Honestly it's been the most helpful thing in me trying to learn the metric system 😁

[@FKDHSTV]

It did "sound" like a great idea! Great review Tom and love your request for the donations to schools!

[@tombuck]

High school media teachers are awesome 😉

[@dwylhq874]

Great overview. Signed up for release date. Really hope they sell it in EU at launch. Thanks Tom! ❤️

[@marcellusrobinson568]

Great video and first time visitor! I enjoy your style. Will purchase it when it comes out.

[@tombuck]

Thank you Marcellus! Should be available very early 2023.

[@VoiceOverMemphis]

Great job as usual Professor 👌🏻 I look forward to getting one for my son who wants to level up his Zoom audio.

[@tombuck]

Thank you Rick!

[@eossoon]

Great review! I bought a blue yeti microphone almost a decade ago and it is now finally starting to crap out on me after many years of hard use and a few drops off the desk. I needed a similar setup with headphone monitoring, gain knob, volume knob, and mute button- all features heavily utilized on my blue yeti. I do wish there was a portion of your video demonstrating the sound quality of the mic as if it was positioned on the desk as a standalone mic without the boom arm. The recording distance comparison was helpful, but not exactly what I was looking for, since I'm looking to pretty much have a 1:1 replacement for my yeti which functions as a desk mic without a boom arm.

[@JimmyFraggs]

Great review and your review convinced me to pick one up. I am extremely impressed with the overall quality and output. I also have a RODE Procaster paired with a MOTU M2 audio interface and it works very well but I needed something I could use on my work PC; so nothing that needs software or special drivers. More importantly is the headphone jack has enough oomph to power hungry headphones :). My only hiccup is I wish the section where the microphone mounts could swing side-to-side and not just up and down. I ended up adapting a piece from my RODE microphone that allows me to articulate the microphone at any angle.

[@tombuck]

Glad you're enjoying it overall! I see what you mean about the mount being a bit limited. I think they did that to prevent the cable from accidentally getting bent, but I'm glad you found a solution!

[@theworkingmanpodcast]

I need one of these immediately!

[@andreistefan5883]

Hi Tom! Thank you for your video! Because of it I sent back the Rode xdm-100. I liked the rode, sounded great (although I had some random popping sounds, don't know why), but it was just so overkill for me right know. Once I figured I had to shell more money for a sturdy arm because of how heavy it is I figured this is the best choice. I really liked how this sounds (more natural than the Rode xdm-100). I tested a 30$ A.I. plug-in on your portion of the video with the background noise and it completely eliminated it so I don't think I will have a problem with my untreated room.

[@tombuck]

I'm happy it was helpful! I haven't used the XDM-100 yet, but it seems like a great mic. Definitely big though since it looks very much like a Procaster. The Sennheiser should be available for order soon from what I've heard! The Rode NT-USB+ is also a nice option. Still a bit big though and no physical gain control unfortunately. But awesome sound quality!

[@arthurhernandez]

Looking forward when this is available!

[@tombuck]

Should be VERY soon😉

[@PawFromTheBroons]

Now that's an outstanding first entry.

[@WayneRECs]

Wow, this mic sounds great! How the mic handles plosives borders on alien technology. Here Sennheiser, take my money!

[@tombuck]

Yeah, they definitely know what they’re doing!

[@adrianomoreira1341]

Impressive! It seems that Sennheiser has decided to enter the field of content producers, podcasters and gamers in a big way. The sound quality is simply stunning for the price. Rode and Shure should be worried right now. You didn't mention it, so I guess the answer is no. But I'll ask anyway: doesn't it have an app to control it like the Shure MV7? Thanks for the excellent video, Tom. A hug from Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)

[@tombuck]

Thanks Adriano! There's no app with the Profile, which is honestly something I love about it. Of course you can run it through the software of your choice, but you don't need anything else to get all the features of the mic straight out of the box.

[@ykhemani]

Thanks, Tom! Amazing video, as always! I have to admit I come from a bias of preferring an audio interface over a USB microphone, but I felt far less skeptical when I finished watching this video than when I started. I'm curious if you had to do any significant corrections post processing the audio from this recording. I love how there is almost no handling noise, and I love the physical controls! On the rare occasion you may need to adjust the controls during a live broadcast, that would be happening within the frame. Still, if I was to set someone who is new to using an external mic up with this mic, I think they'd feel more comfortable than say with a traditional mic + USB audio interface. Thank you again!

[@tombuck]

Thanks Yash! I myself typically prefer XLR mics because of how much variety there is and how much I do enjoy tinkering with interfaces and stuff, but sometimes you just need a simple option, and I also definitely love having something to recommend to people that doesn't require anything else other than a USB cable 👍 I didn't do anything at all to the audio, so this is straight from the mic. Although I have been a bit congested, so I think I sound a tad more nasally than normal, but that's not the mic's fault.

[@ykhemani]

@@tombuck, it sounded great! I hope you feel better soon! This is where I need to say to myself: I don't need another mic! I don't need another mic! I don't need another mic!

[@mosszaphod]

When is it being released? I couldn't find a single article anywhere on it including any info even from Sennheiser's site itself. Great video and always appreciate the extra time you put into them to make them of a high quality.

[@tombuck]

It's coming out early 2023- somehow I was lucky enough to do the "exclusive" first look/overview. 🤯

[@schultzeworks]

I also did a lot of research, since I was READY to BUY! You're right, there is almost nothing on the specific date of the release. In fact, Tom's KZbin video is one of the top search results and ... then ... nothing! As a product designer, the sample Tom was using looked like a finished production model. This gives me hope that availability is sooner rather than later.

[@ac1320]

Awesome partnership deal with Senney! Congratulations! The mic is cool, I guess. Lol!

[@tombuck]

Haha, thank you Art!

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

I want it…can’t wait to see when and where it will be available here in Canada 👍🏻

[@RandyBooker]

Quick question: for usb only mics in an un-treated room for voiceovers & youtube videos: what would you suggest between the Profile USB, XDM 100, Podmic USB, and the NT1 5th Generation?

[@CubanRider]

Thanks for the excellent video, I was about to purchase another very popular USB mic in the same price range, but the Sennheiser is a no-brainer, excellent choice.

[@tombuck]

Glad it helped! The Profile has held up very well for me over the past year!

[@talkfootballhd]

Great review man. It helps a lot

[@tombuck]

Thanks! I'm really happy to hear that.

[@rskugo]

wow can't wait. hope it's released before march

[@tombuck]

I don't know the exact date, but I think it's relatively soon!

[@yeisamartinez7323]

I really love this mic, I have been using it with a tabletop stand I bought from Amazon. I got it on sale for $99.

[@tombuck]

Oh nice, that's a great deal!

[@twolinesslotcars]

Tom, I love Sennheiser Mics! Would make a great travel USB mic for live-streaming on the go when I don’t have my Rodecaster…

[@Brian-Hansen]

Sennheiser has come to the USB party with a gift that makes everyone else seem unprepared. So good. Sennheiser just gets microphones right.

[@tombuck]

They're really great. With all the options out there, USB mics don't always seem super exciting, but having a really solid choice from a great brand and a good price is awesome. I've also been really impressed with the updated Rode NT-USB+, but it is a bit more expensive and doesn't have a physical gain knob, which I really love on the Profile.

[@annonymat]

I'm a film student and I can't wait for this thing to come out for voice-overs!!!!!

[@tombuck]

Should be available REALLY soon. Like...before the milk in your fridge goes bad. 😉

[@annonymat]

@@tombuck I really hope so. I saw this mic months ago and I‘ve been waiting since. I even told a friend about it who is head technician at a TV channel and who is running out of MK4 Digital mics. Many people are counting on this mic to finally come out.

[@jerrodpettway]

Love you videos I feel like a pro when I watch them

[@marshallsokoloff]

I got mine a couple days ago. I like it -- it's quite a bright mic....I was preparing myself for some muddiness in the mid-high end, but it's crystal clear. My one very small nit to pick is that it needs an on/off switch of some sort. When it's plugged in it's on, and it may be weeks between uses, during which time I think the preamp (and gain knob light) should be shut down. It's not a huge deal to unplug the USB cable from the back of the mic....but somewhat inelegant for something that is so beautifully designed.

[@tombuck]

Ahh, I see what you’re saying. I don’t think it’ll hurt anything, but sometimes it’d be nice not to have the lights on all the time.

[@marshallsokoloff]

@@tombuck yeah, that too. My office looks like a Christmas tree with all these various power-on lights, and I keep the ambient lighting on the dim side

[@kurokid2441]

what an amazing mic which comes after RODE launching their nex-gen NT-USB mic. hope there's a comparison. I will hold on to pay anything until I can see any difference between them...

[@tyleradams3490]

My guitar is a Fender seafoam green Tele. Love it to death.

[@BeyondtheDuel]

Hi, I currently have a Yeti but I have been thinking of getting a dynamic mic and I was watching your Samson Q9u review when I saw this video too. Can you share your thoughts on comparing this to the Q9u, which do you prefer and why?

[@joeykahng6219]

I try to catch my dryer too, but it just spins me around.😜🤣🤙🏼 stoked about this mic.

[@SankakuArts]

Excellent job. Thank you.

[@tombuck]

Thank you too!

[@MarkASear]

Absolutely brilliant as always.

[@tombuck]

Thanks so much Mark!

[@RogerAVHansen]

The audio sounds good 😊 Sounded good in your last podcast also 😊 Would be interesting to know how you would compare it to the Deity VO-7U USB microphone?

[@tombuck]

I actually donated my VO-7U to someone who was starting a podcast, but I personally prefer the sound of the Profile. In my use, the Deity had a bit more of that compressed "broadcast" sound whereas the Profile is a bit more natural/neutral, which I like.

[@Slipsch]

I'm excited for the boom arm more lol

[@tombuck]

It’s so cool! It’s really nice to have a compact arm.

[@fgabrieltomas]

perfect. I'd been looking for a good quality USB mic.

[@OrenArieli]

Another great review, Tom...although a cursory search today resulted in no current distributors for this microphone. Is this a pre-production model? It's not even on their website yet.

[@tombuck]

I was somehow lucky enough to share a “first look” before the mic is released early next year.

[@vonwolfersdorff]

Hey Tom, great video. I have already 3 USB mics (Rode Podcaster, Rode NT-USB Mini and Elgato Wave:3) and 3 shotgun mics (Rode NTG-3, Oktava and Sony ECM-B1M) and countless wireless mics (DJI, Rode and Chinese) and I still enjoy watching you introducing yet another microphone! Greets from Berlin!

[@tombuck]

Thanks Martin! It's always fun to see/try something new. With USB mics especially, I love having a few solid recommendations to share at different price points/features/etc. And this is a GREAT one.

[@adidfr]

Hey ich kanns voll nachvollziehen, weiß nicht ist einfach gut gemacht. Gruß aus Köln // Hi I really see your point there, I dont know his Videos are just awesome. Greetings from Cologne

[@vonwolfersdorff]

@@adidfr Ja absolut! Finde ich auch! Welche Art von Videos machst Du? / Yes absolutely, I agree! What kind of videos do you make?

[@adidfr]

@@vonwolfersdorff Hi, ich mache meistenz Kurzfilm (aber nur für mich) bzw streame auch live (allerdings nur gaming). Überlege ob ich einen Podcast an meiner Schule starte (bin noch was jünger). Was machen sie? Lg adidfr. // Im doing short films and live streaming. I might start a podcast at school. What are you doing? Greetings adidfr

[@jp71889]

can’t wait for this to be available. is the release date known or did I just miss that part in your video?

[@tombuck]

There's no exact date yet, but sometime in early 2023 👍

[@jp71889]

@@tombuck nice, thanks dude!

[@SammySuperStar]

OMG!! This looks amazing

[@tombuck]

It's a great one!

[@PeteBreen]

I think it sounds really good. If I didn't already have two RODE USB mic's - I'd give it a shot. Great review as always Tom!

[@tombuck]

There are so many awesome options out there, it's really awesome.

[@hoodaffairstv]

good sounding mic with no big branding on the arm 😁👍🏾

[@producerbenford]

It Does sound really good. Can you do a close ABC between the 50/416/and that mic?

[@tombuck]

I'll definitely need to do a follow-up comparison video!

[@chrisbuescher4575]

Hey I Love your content. Can you tell me what in ear monitors you are using in this video?

[@MrCameraJunkie]

The Microphone sounds great, Awesome collab with Sennheiser, And thank you for showing us all that positive comments exist and what they sound like 😜👏🏽 Positive comments are not a myth 🤣

[@tombuck]

Positive comments only please 😬

[@bbb_vondutch2323]

This is great stuff!! Keep it up Tom 😁 would this mic always work for video conferencing when you want to keep it out of view, without it being too low volume (i.e. instead of shotgun mics, which don't come in usb or don't have the built in gain control)?

[@tombuck]

It definitely sounds best when it's close to you. You could probably get by with 18-20" of distance and it'd sound ok, but beyond that it's not ideal. You might want to take a look at the Rode Videomic NTG or Deity V-Mic D4 if you want a shotgun mic out of frame. Both can work via USB, and the Deity's gain dial DOES work when acting as a USB mic (although I prefer the sound quality of the Rode- jut weird that its gain dial doesn't do anything in USB).

[@bbb_vondutch2323]

@@tombuck oh wow, that's great additionele info!! Really much appreciated, Tom 😃

[@luke_1234]

I would get this in a heartbeat if it was a dynamic mic.

[@manutecpodcast]

I like that sound

[@jessicagody]

Tom, thank you for posting this video. Question for you - for somebody not ready for XLR, is the Sennheiser Profile USB Microphone better for voiceover than the Blue Yeti?

[@thestingyham1188]

Pretty mic. A bit muffled/muddy at some lower frequencies, but does well with sibilance.

[@PhillipRPeck]

Not the prettiest mic (if that matters) but it sounds good and the handling noise rejection was mighty impressive given the price

[@tombuck]

I actually really grew to like the style of it once I used it. But I think that might also be related to the build quality- it's super solid and that definitely impacts how I feel about it's design.

[@sergiporraspages]

Hi Tom, thanks for your videos! I've been looking for a mic for gaming, remote work and potential streaming. I am considering the Sennheiser Profile. I have been trying to find the specs for the boom arm, in particular how much does each of the three joints rotate and if they bend in both directions. I can't seem to find this information, so wondering if you'd be able to help. You mentioned you could use the boom arm as a low profile one, but can the second half of the arm go up as the elgato one? Thanks again!

[@zubairhasan9308]

Hi Tom, nice video. What is the audio quality like when it's on the standard table top stand as apposed to the boom arm?

[@maylin1986]

I'm trying to understand around the 2:08 mark what you mean by not needing anything else. No audio device for the microphone to plug into and a wind cover like you showed earlier? Also, I'm trying to understand what you meant about latency at 3:30. Are you referring to just the sound through your headphones only or to prevent latency? Don't plug directly into a computer to prevent latency? I think this microphone sounds super cool but when the gain was turned up, I did hear white noise or something. I was thinking that since it's a condenser microphone, would this be good for ASMR also? Sorry so many questions. I try to clump them into one comment. 😬 I was looking at another USB microphone that, with the gain up, it was still very crisp. But I just wonder with this microphone, if all I would need to do is just run it through a program to get rid of the noise. Any help is appreciated. ✨️

[@petrasvilkas]

Great job as always. Looks like a direct compare to the Rode NT USB+. Similar price,`form factor, market. etc. I wonder what a head-to-head sound comparison for the two would be. It probably doesn't actually matter, since the market for these is the no-fuss, non-nerd, close-enough-to-professional for normal people, and a nowhere-near-professional price. Looks like any audio nerd recommending this to their non-nerd friends will stay in good stead. Also, I'm loving that boom arm.

[@tombuck]

I'll definitely be following up with a comparison video once the Profile is released. I love the sound of the NT-USB+, so you really can't go wrong either way. But I do prefer the Profile's smaller size AND that it has a gain control (for some reason they took that off of the Rode).

[@marcbutterhof5199]

The Rode nt usb+ is a good sounding mic, but it is not as neutral sounding as this one. The Rode alsof has more input lag, even on Android the profile has minimum latency. The Rode is better lookong though.

[@earthlydescent]

Hey Tom, did you do any post processing on this? Regardless, I'm blown away.

[@tombuck]

Nope no processing at all 👍 (I was recovering from covid, so I sound a bit stuffed up, but the congestion just won't go away, so I had to roll with it.

[@freelasenegocioshomeoffice]

What's the gear you used for recording this setup? Your list is overwhelming with options, multiple cameras and stuff. So it would be interesting to know which one you used to record this video, apart from the mic as you made that clear.

[@tombuck]

It's definitely an overwhelming list, but I do use most of it for each video 😁 My main camera is the Sony FX3 with the Sony 24 1.4 lens. The a7SIII is my B camera with the 50 1.8 lens, and then there's a bevy of different lights all over the place.

[@brainwashingchildren]

Simplicity: sharing your camera equipment in your description (not a list of every tool you have) :) thanks! Ready to buy this mic

[@KIIBIIR6]

i want, no . . I NEED THIS MIC!

[@augustinelim1985]

That's pretty good background noise rejection! Seems like it would be a good choice for a bedroom streamer.

[@lol3ndir]

It sounds so good! If you were to pick a mic which one would you recommend the Elgato Wave 3 or this Sennheiser Profile? Thanks for the video!

[@tombuck]

You honestly can't go wrong either way. The Sennheiser has more physical controls, which I like, but it would really come down to whichever one you think would sound better on your specific voice.

[@michaeltarrant7554]

Hey Tom! Question: Would this work without inears/headphones? Or would it be a feedback nightmare? Heavy zoom call/occasional podcaster here. Currently running AirPod pros. Thank you for this!!

[@tombuck]

If you're monitoring your own voice, I would definitely only use a direct connection to the mic (same as with any USB mic), but if you just want to hear the other person, then AirPods should work fine as long as you can find a way to mute your own audio so you don't have any delay/latency issues.

[@jeffsteitzer6005]

Is this available at present? I followed your link to a page that said it was "Coming soon." It did not say how soon. Do you know? This looks pretty impressive.

[@tombuck]

It should come out very early 2023 👍