Shure SV100-W Dynamic Microphone Review / Test (Can this $30 Mic compete with the Shure SM58?)

What's up Audio Nerds!?!?!? Welcome to the Audio Hotline! Today I am reviewing the Shure SV100-W. In this review I compare this mic to the Shure SM58 as well as the Behringer XM8500. Take a listen to this mic, and the comparisons, and see if this is the right mic for you. If you want my opinion, listen to the last few minutes for my final thoughts about this mic! Thanks for watching the Audio Hotline, I'll see you next time!
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[@rockboy360]

I use this microphone live with my band, I've used it on guitar amps and even as a mono room mic for drums, you can definitely use this in a recording studio, with proper mixing skills you can even get professional results.

[@nosweatendeavor]

I was just wondering if the sv-100 would do if your neighbor has a rooster. Thanks this info is what I was searching for, I hope more people would do this.

[@rockboy360]

@@nosweatendeavor Dynamic mics don't pick anything from the outside as long as your source is loud enough and your gain is not very high on the preamp.

[@nosweatendeavor]

@@rockboy360 thank you

[@islamghazalii]

Could I used it for podcasting and get a good voice quality?

[@slitchka2780]

@@islamghazalii of course

[@mocaman123]

I gotta say that this review was informative AND hilarious!! I bought the mic anyway since it was just being used as a client talkback mic. Thanks for an entertaining review.

[@loganknez3982]

I prefer using this mic for Brighter tones in acoustic recording. When it comes to anything else I just put it away. Nice review.

[@klausrubkez9666]

thank you! picking the Behringer! XD

[@Terrorislive]

But why bro Its not available to me should I buy a sv 200

[@KenTeel]

The SV100 definitely has a thinner sound (less bass.) However, when someone is singing with a band, they may want a sharper, thinnner sound to cut through the mix. So, this mic could have an application.

[@franzenz8994]

Hey why only 4K views, I don't even know if I will think about buying this mic but this is for sure a good video that has nice comparisons, thanks man!

[@computermediaonline]

I'm in agreement with you. The SV100 sounds thin. Also I hear a strange distortion on the highs. In live sound, I have used mostly SM58's and 57's. Also love Electrovoice Cobalt-9's. I'd like it if you tested it.

[@AudioHotline]

Carey Mason I can make that EV Cobalt test happen!

[@computermediaonline]

@@AudioHotline I look forward to a Cobalt-9 test. Thx.

[@AsyaTopsakal]

Hi! thanks for this video, do you think XM8500 or Shure SV100-W would be better for a budget-beginner option for busking mic? (along with backing track and/or guitar)

[@treverpitts]

in your opinion what do you think is the better microphone brand. rode microphones, blue microphones,Audio-Technica microphones,Shure microphones .because I know a lot of people think blue microphones are not as great as everybody says they are. but i well say.hure SV100- does sound pretty good for 30 bucks.

[@AudioHotline]

trever pitts hmmmm, that’s a hard one! I would say out of those companies, Blue is my least favorite. But Out of those other 3 companies, I literally have a mic from each company that I use constantly and love. So i guess it kind of just depends. There are a lot of rode mics that I am pretty crazy about. My rank would probably go like this: 1st: Røde and Shure (tie... I know that is a bit of a cop out haha) 3rd: Audio-Technica 4th: Blue

[@wangzq750]

thx. For podcasting, I prefer Behringer 8500(9), better than SV100(7), close to SM58 (10) but much cheaper.

[@AudioHotline]

Yeah, I have a review for the XM8500 up now and I gave it a much better grade than the SV100! So I agree!

[@wiiztec]

It's a lot more sensitive than the XM8500 though

[@antoineinniss5586]

Hey ..... in some way, I don't know, but that shure sv100 doesn't sound that bad at all....but yes, that behringer, is indeed an awesome sounding mic, even though it is cheap

[@AudioHotline]

Antoine Inniss me giving it a C- is just me saying that the sound is just slightly thin, and for the price it is just a little below average. So I don’t think it necessarily sounds bad, I just believe there are other mics out now a days that are better than this mic for cheaper or the same price... the ones I emailed you 😉😊 hahaha.

[@antoineinniss5586]

@@AudioHotline lmao....got you bro.......sent you a couple emails...yesterday and today ...hope you get to it ...bless

[@AudioHotline]

Antoine Inniss I just emailed you back a bit ago!! Sorry it took me a bit, yesterday was a busy day!

[@Gogies777]

Is this possible for voice recording?Ultimately i'd probably get a condenser microphone but since i have this for karaoke sessions i'm just curious how flexible thsi mic is and maybe i could also use this while waiting for a proper mic for voice recording..

[@4sharedaccount933]

Can i use this mic with boosted gain for instrumental recording ? like a guitar or ukelele ? Also, does the included 1/4" cable produce less output when compared to xlr to xlr ? I have heard the preamp in UM2 works best with a xlr connection.

[@tarotcaba]

Can I plug this directly to the iPhone jack through a trr - trrs cable? Thanks!

[@obscvritas3601]

I've used it with an adapter into my ipad but I found that you get a lot of self-noise from the mic. I'm not an expert so I'm not sure if it was because of the lack of pre-amp, if it was just because of the adapter, or what. But using it with an audio interface (Behringer UMC202HD) helped with the noise a whole lot.

[@h8trzynascie132]

the best review I can find on youtube maybe you know is there any reason to buy sv200 and not the sv100?

[@AudioHotline]

Thank you! So the only differences that I know of is that the SV200 comes with a zipped carrying bag, and it comes with an XLR to XLR cable. The SV100 comes with the XLR TO 1/4in cable, no bag. I would personally rather have the carrying bag and XLR to XLR cable for an extra $5, but that is just my personal preference. If you have more use for a 1/4in cable, the SV100 is a good call. From what I have seen they are identical mics, just different accessories!

[@h8trzynascie132]

@@AudioHotline thank you for reply and short time BTW I join to your subscribers You doing great job

[@AudioHotline]

Glad i could help! Thank you! I appreciate the kind words, and the subscription!

[@h8trzynascie132]

@@AudioHotline and one more thing... in the end I bought XM8500 right now ;)

[@AudioHotline]

That is the right move! The XM8500 is a great mic especially for the price!

[@a.s.l711]

im newbie, is this mic test done witout an amplifier, which i preferred. because where i stay buying that famous red amplifier feels like $1000 for me if im staying in US.

[@Aphexion]

If I plug the SV100 directly in my PC using a 3.5 adaptor, is it going to lose quality?

[@siddeekk4425]

can i use it to sony mhc v43 home audio system for karoke

[@tpraksr]

Hi Need your advice and help . I have connected Maono Au-A03 condenser mic to a Stranger C25 Music amplifier with the help of a 3.5 to 6.5 mm converter but the mic is not working through the amplifier. Pleaseeee Help I was exploring , do I need to buy a phantom power supply. If yes and if this will solve the issue any specification for the power supply ? Or else is it that i need to buy a dynamic mic like ShureV100 ?

[@AudioHotline]

I would assume that mic needs at least "plug in power" which is about 5v, if not full on 48v of Phantom Power. An amp like that wouldn't be able to supply the power the mic needs, so you are on the right track! I would say switching over to a dynamic mic is your best bet, especially when going into an amp like that. You could go with the Shure SV100, Shure SM48, Behringer XM8500, Behringer BA 85A.... There are quite a few good inexpensive dynamic mics and I have reviews on all of those mics I mentioned if you want to see which one you like most.

[@satishkumar77]

can we connect this mic with v8 sound card?

[@7onitee708]

Do somebody if I can use the Shure v100 to record voice in general, if it does, how?

[@jhavinayak07]

I have booked Sennheiser e835. Hope I have made a good choice. Please advise which cable to buy xlr to xlr or xlr to pin

[@AudioHotline]

Vinayak Jha yes, the e835 is a very solid mic. If you are looking for good quality and a reasonable price Monoprice makes very solid cables! Link: www.amazon.com/dp/B001URFZKM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KUggFbZV9F7ZT If you want to go all out and get really great cables, Mogami is my favorite but they are expensive. Link: www.amazon.com/dp/B00JHHZ1UQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_20ggFbJQTQ8N5

[@jhavinayak07]

@@AudioHotline Thanks a lot Bro for your reply and guidance. Will check accordingly

[@evergreatest7644]

Is the XLR cable provided in the box if good quality ? Can I use the same cable for AKG D5 ?

[@AudioHotline]

It isn’t the best quality, but it is pretty good. And yes you can use the cable with your D5 mic as well.

[@roberteriksson1629]

I miss a mic handling noise test. Please include that next time you review a "stage microphone".

[@AudioHotline]

I usually do, this review is old so I am not sure if I accidentally deleted it when I edited it or what. Handling noise test is definitely in my document of “tests and key points” though. I guess I just missed it in this one. I can send you an audio file of that test if you want to email me at [e-mail].

[@boredlegacy5800]

make a review of alto live 2404 mixer thanks! 😀

[@mkstudio92]

Which is better..Shure sv200 or sv100 or else ?? Plz suggest

[@naimishpandya9277]

Can we connect this mic with Behringer's interface Umc 22??? Brother?

[@AudioHotline]

NAIMISH PANDYA yes, absolutely!

[@naimishpandya9277]

@@AudioHotline thanks dear

[@juanvazquez5836]

I have the SV100 and it sounds like garbage and a really heavy fuzz sounds in the background both in my pc and my laptop. Someone knows why this happens?

[@bikboi3292]

you're probably using a 1/4 connector to your mixer or you connected it to your pc directly without audio interface.

[@juanvazquez5836]

@@bikboi3292 hi just checked this video again and saw your reply just now. I'm using the original 15' xlr to 1/4'' that comes with the mic, plugged it into my behringer umc22

[@coloradoing9172]

​@@juanvazquez5836Defective unit maybe? Mine sounds just fine. (I know u posted this 2 years ago.)

[@stevenblakesley]

Who runs a microphone raw without going through a mixer with some hi and lo settings? I get really warm and nice sound out of this microphone for my podcast and don't plan on replacing it unless I have to.

[@AudioHotline]

Steven Blakesley honestly... a lot of beginners.

[@locutz]

If you don't have a mixer you would you're acting like a beginner supposed to have all these things

[@stevenblakesley]

@@locutz We're talking about an XLR microphone, not a USB plug and play type deal

[@AudioHotline]

If we were talking about the SM7b or RE20, I would agree... but we are talking about a $30 XLR mic. You could get this and a UM2 for less money then the Blue Yeti... so beginners are going to use it, and they won’t know how to do post processing.

[@wiiztec]

I do

[@locutz]

Clearly this guy don't know what TF he's talking bout, for beginners this is a great Mic as long as you have a decent audio interface you're good to go, I have a focusrite 2i2 and this Mic sounds amazing with minimal settings .

[@AudioHotline]

I bet if you had an xm8500 or sm48 it would sound even better... that’s all I am saying, there are better options. My 16 years of audio experience are definitely shit.

[@wiiztec]

@@AudioHotline In your own video the xm8500 sounded worse

[@wiiztec]

works great for me even without an audio interface

[@AudioHotline]

@@wiiztec You think the SV100 sounds better than the XM8500? You can have that opinion but you need to also take into consideration the price to the mic performance. Sound is subjective, price isn’t subjective. They are in a similar category when it comes to sound. The XM8500 however is $19 on sweetwater, and the SV100 is $30. $11 doesn’t seem like a huge difference, but the SV100 is essentially 63% more expensive than the XM8500... does it sound 63% better than the xm8500? I would say no.

[@bikboi3292]

@@AudioHotline In my place sv100 is 22$ and xm8500 is 50$, which one should i get?

[@justaytacc]

Cool, did you use phantom power on it?

[@locutz]

This is not a condenser Mic so no phantom power needed straight plug and play

[@antoineinniss5586]

Hey, when are you dropping the review of the two shotgun microphones...

[@AudioHotline]

Antoine Inniss the XM55 review is next in line to be released! I just usually have a few reviews lined up to give me time to edit new ones.

[@antoineinniss5586]

@@AudioHotline ok great bro

[@AudioHotline]

Antoine Inniss I am not gonna wait a week to release it though! I’ll release it on Tuesday.

[@antoineinniss5586]

@@AudioHotline ok great.....and I haven't receive any email from you....just so you know

[@AudioHotline]

Antoine Inniss weird... I’ll send it again.

[@gutpunchnews4000]

The SV-100 isn’t bad for a cheap Shure. But like the Behringer sound better.

[@AudioHotline]

Gut Punch News Shure does do a great job with build quality and longevity. I really do love Shure mics. Personally, when I think of a $30 mic I would imagine it to sound something like this. But now there are some exceptions like the Behringer in this crazy world! Haha.

[@gutpunchnews4000]

They’re having to compete more with decent, yet cheap Chinese mics.

[@AudioHotline]

Yeah this is kind of a tough price category for big mic company’s like Shure, Audio Technica, etc. Because they are more focused on their higher end stuff but don’t want to miss out on the low end market. I usually urge people to at least save $100 for a mic and go for a reliable company like sennheiser or shure because they last, and sound great.

[@mob7782]

don't have this but am very interested in purchasing ...

[@kinaost]

I don’t agree with you at all, it’s a great microphone. It’s all about skills/learn how to use it.

[@AudioHotline]

I am glad you like the mic and that you are educated on how to get the most out of it. What you’re saying isn’t wrong, but you are over looking who this mic is intended for… beginners. With this mic coming in at $30 I am giving advice to beginners in this review, not people that have much experience at all. I review products based off of the price and the potential customers that will use them. In fact, the whole point of my reviews is to help people get the most for their money. When it comes to mics, a big part of that is making sure the mic sounds good right out of the box, for the cost. To be blunt, I have been running a mic/audio channel for a while now and have been in audio for 18 years and I can tell you that 90-95% of people that are buying a mic at this price do NOT have the skills to make it sound better. A lot of them don’t try to make it better, and a bunch give up before they ever could gain/learn the skills to do so. It’s actually a point of tension/frustration for me… but people tend to give up when stuff isn’t relatively easy for them and I have seen it a lot in audio. Yes, I could absolutely make this mic sound solid in post, but that wouldn’t really be an honest review and that’s not what a majority of beginners are going to do with this mic. I like helping beginners find the best mic sound right out of the box, that way they will be inspired and stick with it.

[@HafidzMurshidie]

Xm8500 is cheaper..? In my country, SV100 is cheaper..

[@AudioHotline]

Yep, XM8500 is $20 here and the SV100 is $30

[@djdingle247]

Peter piper lol!

[@EyedCrown]

Idk man I kinda like it lol

[@THARAX]

Bro I've got that mic and compared with the sound of the video, mines sounds horrible.

[@AudioHotline]

THARAX DMC i didn’t put any post processing on it, unless I labeled it. What interface are you using?

[@THARAX]

@@AudioHotline Is a behringer u-phoria UM-2, please, I hope you might be able to help me, thanks for replying.

[@EyedCrown]

@@THARAX let me remind you that this guy is on a soundproofed environment, all mics can sound like shit if you test them on a house environment like your room while your parents argue in the back. P.d. also check for cable damage that can bring mechanical noise.

[@THARAX]

@@EyedCrown yeah bro, the problem is not the environment, I guess is either the cable or the audio interface, and I hope it might be the first one, because the other is too expensive...

[@EyedCrown]

@@THARAX I highly doubt is your interface, usually they never go damaged because you barely move it. Maybe is the own windows 10 configuration. Go to the 6:08 in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4ezfpqaYtx6ga8 maybe that's your problem

[@yzbeatz7311]

Akg p3s

[@emanhumeida8780]

what a girl

[@ashlyjosie]

Aka ps3

[@BrokenHearts2405]

ur disrespectful

[@AudioHotline]

Big time

[@feuerundwasser282]

Use p-filter please, if you don't want to lose your subscribers.

[@AudioHotline]

Feuer und wasser hahaha this is in part a live mic... singers definitely use pop filters live... I do it when I should.

[@AudioHotline]

Feuer und wasser and I literally use a windscreen, more often used with a mic like this, in some of my tests...?

[@feuerundwasser282]

@@AudioHotline Oh, I got it! Does the mic needs an amplifier?

[@AudioHotline]

Feuer und wasser it just needs anything that can capture a signal from an XLR or 1/4 in cable. Supposedly this was actually released with the intention to be somewhat of a karaoke mic. So you can record it with an audio interface, like I did here, and use it as a budget podcast option, or vocal mic in general. Or you can also use it live into a mixer or a single amplifier, like a karaoke machine!

[@feuerundwasser282]

@@AudioHotline That's great! Thanks a lot for the answer! I appreciate that!