Roswell Mic Comparison

[@symdega]

The Aztec is so clear that when perceiving the sound source, I felt like I was right in front of it, hearing it in real life. Amazing microphone and amazing video. Kudos to both you and Matt.

[@CamiloVelandia]

Thank you!! Actually, that's the best way I can describe the Aztec as well. Sounds like real life!

[@pierrelanglois5959]

I could not ask for more sir. Professional job, No waste of time or words and similar takes for all mic’s. You are the best I’ve seen at this so far and I have seen hundreds of similar videos. Other brands should pay you to demo their products. Been at it 60 years. I know how much effort it took for you to get to that point. Thank you.

[@CamiloVelandia]

Thanks so much!!! I just made a video of what I want to see when I look for a mic shootout lol.

[@Bloor005]

Best demo I've found on these mics!! Really surprised at how nice they all sound.

[@CamiloVelandia]

Im working on one specifically on guitar amps

[@Bloor005]

@@CamiloVelandia nice. Used to love mic'ing amps.

[@HunterAnton]

I came here wondering which of the mini range to buy, but now I want an Aztec! Great video, thanks.

[@CamiloVelandia]

Thanks for watching, man!

[@ChristopherReyne]

Came here to say this exact same thing. If only it weren't nearly 8x the cost... 😅😭

[@Mohdritman]

The Mini K47 is a winner, no need to EQ, perfect for anything...

[@LuiTunes]

Thanks for much for the comparison, I was impressed to find the 47 be brighter, more clear than the 87...They all sounds great. And some shine more than others on certain instruments, very interesting.

[@randygildersleeve4528]

Thanks Camilo! This is a really well executed comparison of Roswell's mic lineup. I'm a proud Colares owner, and it's my first call vocal mic, but your video suggests I should use it more often on instruments. All 3 of the "upper end" models sound great, as expected. I found that I consistently preferred the X versions of the Mini series-the transformer really adds something to the sound. Thumbs up all around!

[@CamiloVelandia]

Thanks Randy! For a while I used typical “guitar mics” for recording guitars, but eventually I realized reknown vocal mics sound amazing on guitars as well!

[@By_Rant_Or_Ruin]

The K87 actually made me tear up it was so good. Great mic.

[@CamiloVelandia]

Thank you for watching!!

[@ParhelionMedia]

Aztech and K67X sound best to me. On electric guitar samples clearly (by sound and seeing the amp knob) the reverb is up higher (3 vs ~2.5) on the Aztech at 13:25 than the other mics that follow. Makes it hard to compare.

[@donnythompson9233]

First of all, let me say that I think that this is a GREAT video! 🙏 It’s rare that audio gear review videos are done this well. Unlike so many gear review videos, you didn’t spend the first 15 minutes talking, or telling us how many pushups you could do 🤣, instead, you got right into the meat of the information, and that’s NOT all that common in KZbin land. 😉 The way you demonstrated the sound of each mic was also very well done, and, your playing was so nicely even on each take, that I was able to focus in on the sound of each mic, without being distracted by different songs and strumming styles, and, without any noticeable “jumps” in levels between each take…nicely done! As for the mics, the thing I noticed the most was, while each mic certainly had its own unique character (I consider transparency to be a “sonic character”, too) every one of the mics sounded great, and I found myself thinking that I would have been more than happy with ANY of the Roswell mics you demonstrated, whether I was working in the studio as a musician or as an engineer. FWIW, I was able to hear both the subtle and not-so-subtle differences between the mics, even through KZbin’s codec and reduced audio fidelity, and, on my iPhone speakers as well! (FWIW, I also listened through my JBL studio monitors, too, in an acoustically treated room, and the differences in the sonics became even more apparent). I’ve been waffling back and forth for over a month now, trying to decide between the K47 and the K87, and I’ve been leaning towards the 87 because of its transparency, but, after watching this vid, and hearing the 87 in comparison with the K47 and the K47x…man, I dunno, brother…you haven’t made my decision between the two mics any easier. 🤦🏻😉 I’ll let you know which mic I finally decide to get. 😉 A few questions (if you don’t mind): Can you tell us what mic preamp you used when recording these takes? Also, the Viellete you were playing at 10:15 into the video…holy cow! It sounds fantastic! Is that the “Mandolini” you mentioned at the beginning of the video? It’s got such a beautiful texture and tone! Thanks again for this video, it was truly a pleasure to watch and listen to. (Liked and subscribed!) Thanks, Camilo. 🙏😊

[@CamiloVelandia]

Im glad you found this useful!! Im pretty sure I went through an API 512c. I think both K87 and K47 are great mics. I think K87 is a little more neutral, almost feels crisp on the top end. K47 feels more mid forward. Theyre pretty different! Id almost say if youre gonna record several sources you may be better off getting both. If I had to take one to a desert island, I’d prob pick the K87 since I can “hype” the EQ in post. Where as recording several sources on the K47 in the same song may eventually result in having to remove high mids.

[@ssdigitalmixmaster8036]

My thoughts : The Aztec wins and the Colares and Delphos II , a close no.2 and 3 spot 🙂 ... Superb Video Camilo !!!

[@CamiloVelandia]

Thank you! I love my Aztec as well! Its “the full picture”

[@tonygunz21]

Great job on this video. The demonstration was great and these mics all performed well.

[@CamiloVelandia]

Thanks so much!

[@johnnybregar]

I found the colares to be a bit more balanced than the Aztec in these samples. It also brought out a bit more of the woody tones of the acoustics to me. The Aztec has a lot of top end that I don’t care for on most acoustic guitars, unless I’m trying to get a second acoustic track to sit differently in a mix.

[@CamiloVelandia]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@eravesi2536]

Brilliant video thank you! We have had Mini K47 since 2018 I think and this kinda proves the feeling that Its like SM57 on steroids. Your comment on having all instruments with 47 is very relevant. The midrange would get over crowded.

[@CamiloVelandia]

Thank you!!! I actually did another video where I compared all the Mini K series to an SM57. Mini K47 is a great mic!!

[@JoeyAriemma]

This is a great video. Thank you for making it.

[@CloudburstStudio]

Thanks for the video man! Been looking for a way to hear a comparison between all the mics. I think this video did a great job at show casing that all these mics sound great and sound even better on specific sources. Found myself preferring different mics depending on what you were recording. I was generally impressed with the 67x all around though 😂

[@CamiloVelandia]

Thanks for watching!!! Actually agree on the 67X. Definitely sounds expensive

[@Barnaby150]

Cool video, always love your playing man! Nice mics!

[@CamiloVelandia]

Thanks bro!!!!!! Hope youre well!!

[@glendicky]

Thanks very much for doing this comparison! 😃 I was thinking of getting a K87 but I think this has changed my mind to a K67x… If I could I would get the Aztec though 😮 blows the others out of the water on every example. Would absolutely love to hear a comparison of these mics on some other sources like vocals to be able to properly decide which is right for me but even without that this is the best Roswell comparison video by far 👍👍

[@CamiloVelandia]

Thanks man!! Aztec is definitely special!!! I love all the mics honestly. I wish I could give you a good recommendation... but I love both the k87 and the k67X haha. And they're different for sure. I guess 87 would be the one if you wanted something flatter, less colored. 67x has color for sure

[@adamdzurilla5235]

This was an incredibly helpful video and playthrough. Thank you so much. Also, love your playing, both simple and schnazzy 😊

[@CamiloVelandia]

Thanks Adam!!!

[@David-y2e4v]

I own a Colares but have been wanting a Delphos II as well. the Mini K67x sounds pretty cool for the price though.

[@mikehoehn1475]

47, and 67x for me...all were real good

[@christopherjbutler]

Great demo Camilo! I have been curious about the Roswell mics and someday when I have some spare dough I wanted to get either the Mini K47 or Mini K87.. Not sure about the X models to be honest, they sounded a little congested into the midrange on most of the sources except the Clean fender sound electric, and maybe the ukelele. I am definitely going to have to listen to this when I get home on my studio monitors and cans, Earbuds here at work (decent sounding wired ones but still)

[@CamiloVelandia]

Yeah man, I think these people did a great job of shaping every mic a little differently. I recall Matt saying they’ve had a lot of great feedback of the Mini K67X on mic’ed electrics. Cool mics!!!

[@sebastianbaran9645]

The difference became quite clear in the amp recordings. The Aztec captured detail that wasn't found in any of the other mics

[@Mike_Benz_]

Thanks for the great review. They all sound really great.

[@CamiloVelandia]

Thank you!

[@Scott.Alston]

Thanks for doing this, man. Super helpful.

[@CamiloVelandia]

Thanks for watching Scott!!

[@wisconsinmel]

Yep! Some day 😀

[@zumazmusic]

Great video! I have to ask, though, did you accidentally leave the reverb engaged at 13:25? I don't think the Aztec magically creates reverb, does it?

[@CamiloVelandia]

Yeah actually the cable on the reverb footswitch was crapping out and I didnt notice it had crapped out after using the aztec and didnt turn back on. I’d have to wiggle it a bit and it would come back, but Ive since replaced it. Good catch!

[@nickafflitto7519]

Each one has its own unique curve to the tone. If you were building a track you could just pick which one fits sonically in the production. Aztec was definitely special though!

[@CamiloVelandia]

I agree! Thanks for watching!

[@pseudonymousadm]

Are the Aztec and Delphos II in their cardioid polar patterns here to match the other mics? Appreciate the video!

[@CamiloVelandia]

Yes! Forgot to mention that

[@siufergonzalez8167]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@CamiloVelandia]

Thank you!!!!!!!

[@paulocosta3007]

Do you find the colares that much different from the azetek? i understand that one has a tube and brighter high end while one is solid state with jfet, but both use a 251 capsule and go after that 251/ c12 sound. What do you think? In terms of quality, detail...

[@CamiloVelandia]

In my experience of using both a lot still to this day, they have a really similar sound. I feel like when pushed a little the aztec sounds a little warmer on the low mids, while the colares maintains a clean pristine present sound. Its very subtle. Theyre very similar.

[@paulocosta3007]

@@CamiloVelandia Lucky me you still use them and have a fresh memory ahah In this video, i had the feeling the strings/strumming have more zing to it, you know... that stringy sound. It feels like the tube of the aztek smooths it out a bit more. But yeah, very very subtle. Thanks for answering! Might get me a Colares

[@CamiloVelandia]

@@paulocosta3007 I have the Aztec setup at my studio everyday, and I use it for vocals and acoustic instruments (guitars, mandolin, nylon, steel, banjo, etc). And I have the Colares in my bag, for when I go out to other studios to do vocals, which is several times a month as well. I never take my Aztec out of my studio, just because I'm too lazy to put away the power supply, etc. Colares works on phantom power, so it's easier to carry around.

[@paulocosta3007]

@@CamiloVelandia I understand hehe Very cool! Oh, and i suppose a Neve 1073 "takes care" of that low mid warmth you mentioned! For the price difference it seems like a no brainer... I also like the fact that it looks u47esque and that it has that 47ish top end but that you can brighten without sounding harsh at anytime. Yup... This mic is a contender for me! Thank you once again

[@cowabungaw9958]

Horses for courses. Each had its merits.

[@CamiloVelandia]

Agreed!