sE X1s REVIEW vs AKG P120

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[@seanwebb605]

Short video but the presentation isn't rushed. Very nice.

[@GamerTigerBonsu]

I love this microphone. This is the microphone, I tested and just instantly fell in love with it. On top of that, this is the microphone that gave me my first voice acting paid gig in an indie video game. Thanks for the review btw pretty informative comparison

[@tjzuppe]

I have the X1S and I think it’s a sleeper first microphone. I don’t use it as much anymore and you really need to be careful with those switches - I’ve done full recordings with the pad accidentally on - but I’ve never had any complaints from clients when using it. It’s very solid, I think it competes with some mics closer to $200-250 range.

[@RetySethofficial]

Happy birthday, I wish you all the best as you add another year and many more. Best wishes

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Cheers brother and thank you!

[@stevefaul1710]

I used the SEx1 for VO for years. A good choice when you want more mid range to cut through the mud. Surprising build quality and sound for the price. The shock mount, which also works with some other SE mics, is alot of plastic... but it works remarkably well. Careful with that pop filter. With no edge guard and sharp edges it doubles as a pizza cutter. Now... about the P120, or any early Perception mic from AKG. I have one. It sounded great... until it stopped working. Just went dead. If you have a Perception that is BABY BLUE, not the current black bodied models, AKG will NOT repair it. Sent it in, they sent it back. That's disappointing, but at that price point waddya expect? It seems the current BLACK Perceptions are holding up much better. If you're shopping on the Bay, beware BLUE Perceptions. Great review.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Cheers! I shall warn Dylan...he will be heart broken

[@v_shkafu]

0:40 agree with that point. I had same issues with pad or HPF on too :D since then I double check both switches before recording. Aiden, may I suggest you an option for review? Recording Tools MC-900 (costs 110 euros). RecTools -- is German company that was originated by one of Oktava's engineers migrated to Germany. And... there is an opinion that this mic sounds close to TLM103.

[@hemanpremiu3848]

what are your thoughts on the x1r? I am seeing a used one go for 100 aussie bucks on my side and it seems like a good deal

[@sanilnair]

Hi...thank you for making this video... Can you suggest the best mic for untreated room...

[@Tomas.c]

omg this is mic i have sarted using it amazing!

[@balbes111exexexe]

Hi,c an you help me choose a microphone? I need a microphone for vocals, I'm choosing between P120 and SE x1s, which one is more suitable?

[@honestreviews7378]

i have a silly question , I want to purchase sm7b to record songs (vocals) , so my question do you need a vocal shield behind it or not ? , also do you need a pop filter same as the condenser mic ?

[@iamsaintdavid]

hey, it's not a silly question and no you don't need a shield but a pop filter will help

[@antoineinniss5586]

whats the shock mount you were recommending for the se x1s

[@DarkCornerStudios]

@@antoineinniss5586 the one that came included with the mic

[@antoineinniss5586]

@@DarkCornerStudios thanks bro. but seriously, can you honestly recommend the mic for voice over?

[@hugoh364]

I don't know about this comparison, because the X1S is way pricier than the p120. I would have tried the p220 and/or the X1A to have a closer comparison in terms of price.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

When not on sale the difference is 10 bucks on my end

[@hugoh364]

@@DarkCornerStudios oh ok got it. Maybe it's because I'm in Europe so I may have different prices. On Thomann the x1s is 159€ and the p120 is 89€. But anyway, for this price, the noise level is great on the x1s imo. And I didn't know this mic so thx. 🙂

[@annekedebruyn7797]

It's pronounced sExi because the mic has a thicc bottom underneath that grill if you know what I mean.

[@photobyTaps]

the old Guitar Hero makes a great usb and OTG mic for my phone

[@Ursabomb]

i am listening on a tv and I can hear more of low end with the P120.... the SE sounded empty by comparison to the P120 to me.

[@keithferris9574]

The se sounds more open and mix ready.

[@SorenAraujo]

Whaddaya mean demonetised? Laughed my socks off 😂

[@AtillatheFun]

I think that this is an "okay" mic. I prefer the Dynacaster for broadcasts and the V7 for everything else. This seems like a middle child that doesn't know where it fits in.

[@куколд-ы8в]

I really don't understand why everyone says that x1s is higher than p120, in this video there is no difference at all

[@куколд-ы8в]

if possible please fill it in wav