Sterling P20 Budget Dynamic Mic Review / Test (vs. XM8500, SM58, V7, ND76, U87ai)

[@BaxTechYT]

Not bad! Always love solid budget options being added to the market.

[@PawFromTheBroons]

That hoodie! 😂 Pizza has finally been delivered pronto.

[@robynrox]

I don't know why I still watch these videos. I have more mics than you can shake a stick at now (mostly budget mics like the Berry XM8500 but I do have a Rode NT1 also which is my favourite)! It must be because of your entertaining personality, Bandrew!

[@techmed-rainer]

Danke!

[@BeresfordProductions]

I like how you test yourself for resonant frequencies. It's like you recognise that your videos resonate with the rest of the audio community.

[@mattwarrensocal]

Nice lively sound on the P20. The XM8500 is the blowout value deal. Please add an SL75C to your tests!

[@dw8237]

Definitely enjoying your reviews and your humor !!! I seem to consistently lean toward the SM58 and SEV7 at the $100 price point in most of all the mic comparisons.

[@LizardWizard_]

Out of the endless comparisons! I enjoyed the V50D

[@2121cv]

my preference: Se V7 then, in order of presentation, XM8500, E835, SM58, D5

[@Kev360-r4t]

I am quite a fan of this microphone, if this was in the ~$40 range i'd love it. It's very bright and it's form factor and grill looks amazing. If and when im in the market for a microphone of these qualities im definitely picking it up.

[@G4LPodcast]

They are $30 at GC right now

[@daveball3081]

I've had good luck using a brighter mic in live music productions on female vocalists. It helps their voices break through the mix. The Sennheiser e935 is one I use. I do not prefer this for male vocalists. Perhaps the Sterling P20 might work as a budget mic for live, female vocalists.

[@phineashenshaw]

I think the P20 is decent all around. You get a frequency response along the lines of an SM57. But a little hotter pickup than an SM58. I really did not hear anything that could not be fixed with some EQ. It looks and sounds like a decent tool to me. Especially for a home recording. The pickup pattern and rejection are decent. Sure you can spend $100 a piece for an SM58(57). But think about the person who buys a Zoom L16 recorder. Now you have to buy 8 microphones, cables and stands. $500 vs $1000 for microphones makes a big difference. If I were only going to buy 1 microphone, I might get something different. Great review!!!

[@sosa17sosa]

Whoa very bright compared to the sm58! I like!

[@reverendtos4271]

I think this thing sounds shockingly good for the price. They can be had for as little as 30 bucks.

[@Cinnabunsu]

A cheesy and delicious review indeed, thanks Andrew 👍🏼

[@kesamek8537]

That Shure PGA58 so very listenable for spoken. Beyer has the cut for singing. These comparison videos are excellent thank you.

[@Intersepter9]

Got this mic for $30 at Guitar Center, so I think I got a great deal!

[@alisongaze]

tuesday's a good day, bandrew uploads

[@BaktaBak3]

Not bad ! (someone already said that but .......ditto) Pretty nice mic, Thanks for all you do ! Appreciate it ! ! ! !

[@martinkulik9466]

Everybody bashing sm58 that it's muddy (is it?) But when I hear comparisons against akg, v7, sennheisers, etc, sm58 has the most bass and body to it...

[@straightpride451]

Awww, you look so cute in your wittle hoodie!!

[@memistic2536]

Which do you think is better, the Sterling p20 or the Samson q2u? please answer because im looking to get a mic like this and want to get the best option

[@n4cnk]

For what it's worth, today Guitar Center has the P30 (not this P20) model on sale for $39.99 (3/30/22), in case anyone happens to see this and might be interested today.

[@thesupremeginge]

Not sure which mic was the best, but the P20 on my bose headphones sounded better than most of them.

[@DWHarper62]

There's your problem right there...Bose...

[@ThatLazyyGuy]

Maybe one of these days we'll have a real surprise and we WON'T get the microphone in the box

[@StefanGenov7]

The Sound is Good 🎶

[@DWHarper62]

Wow! A budget dynamic stage microphone! I have not seen one of those in awhile... Do they still make them?...

[@Mithreniel]

Yes they're actually on sale for $29 today thru Musicians Friend, so I'm watching reviews. Today only I think.

[@DWHarper62]

@@Mithreniel Waste of money unless you don't have microphone whatsoever...

[@DWHarper62]

@@Mithreniel And in case you didn't know, I was being sarcastic...

[@Mithreniel]

@@DWHarper62 Ohh you were joking, okay I got it, lol. I was thinking the same thing. Might be a good option for someone who doesn't have one or is in the market for a cheap backup.

[@DWHarper62]

@@Mithreniel Then they can reference the hundred other videos on budget mics that Bandrew has done... all of which are better than this one... If you only got $50 to spend, don't bother getting into whatever your doing with a microphone... Maybe an AV rental company buys a dozen for the inventory on this one...

[@thebusinessfirm9862]

SCOTT STERLING! What a hero!

[@onlymyopiniontech]

I’d give the nod to the SE V7 for this price range.

[@SimplicityForGood]

if you want to combine perfect singing stage mic performance to get a great singing responsive warm sound with a perfect Stand Up stage mic that you can hold in your hand and throw around between your hands (handling noise) as a performer that likes to move around a lot, scream and laugh and do imitations with while doing stand ups without getting any noice disturbance what mics should one really look into!?🤔🙄🤷🏼‍♂️😅

[@ProjectHelisexuality]

Is 3 inches a typical distance to be from a dynamic mic? I've been using one at about an inch - maybe I should back off it a bit?

[@andreyboyko752]

depends on a mic, stage mics work good even at an inch

[@DWHarper62]

Either way you are better than swallowing it...

[@Adam-hs1ft]

In a live setting, being close to the mic decreses the amount of gain necessary to get a good signal, often reducing the likelihood of feedback.

[@johnheiser2604]

Save your dollars and get the E835, SM58, V7 or even a TGV50. It's worthwhile.

[@zajizjaz]

i will wait for saramonic sr-mv2000 review

[@ElijahG98]

Not my fav sounding mic ever, but man thats what I call background noise rejection. If my friend had an audio interface id buy him this for Christmas. He gets infinite background noise lol.

[@danielpaulson8838]

Check out the AT2005USB. It has XLR too. Great sounding mic and in an untreated room, it is super quiet. It's a deep sounding mic. I think hand held, cardioids will be that way. It does step up to about 80.00 though.

[@onzkicg]

Very good review. 😂 How many mics do you own now? I agree with V7, nice design and tone but mine is V7x, an instrument mic useable for vocals if you add foam/pop filter. That Beyerdynamic V50D has interesting sound.

[@PaulSwann]

The V7 is still the best of the mix, with the XM8500 punching way above its price point.

[@ryanhamelmusic]

target’s in store electronics brand heyday just released a $30 condenser mic…

[@Preordained]

What is that cord your playing when you take your hand off the fret board?

[@GeoffBosco]

$29.99 on Musician’s Friend rn.

[@yiqwaba3833]

😂 Enjoying this video .

[@kour0sh]

dying to hear your review of PreSonus Revelator io24. 🙏

[@meltyou]

I gave you a thumbs up for the Hoodie xD

[@schnej1]

Is there a wireless microphone (set of two) that you would recommend for $100 - $150 for home Karaoke fun? Thanks!!!

[@Jerham]

Behringer seems to be out of stock in Canada lol

[@Kiradu95]

TLM 107 against u87ai and Sony C100 please

[@spindoctor69s]

Some are okay but the SM58 is a winner

[@CliffR]

For roughly the same price-point how is that vs Maono HD300T ?

[@sirnigelcogs]

I think my favorite was the Beyerdynamic TG V50D.

[@arksubsrace8908]

Hey podcastage, can you make your make a microphone

[@whilovv]

We need new universal audio budget interfaces

[@whilovv]

Volt series

[@Hablmet]

@@whilovv Those are coming in a few weeks, according to Sweetwater at least..

[@Podcastage]

Yup. I ordered a few. We’ll see whenever they come.

[@mattwarrensocal]

@@Podcastage That will be fantastic. Compare against the Scarlett - please! The gain is Scarlett's achilles heel - curious how Audio Volt does. My lowly Behringer USB mixer has way more clean gain! (along with a huge unsightly wall wart that has both dc and ac outputs on it)

[@ClintonEg]

which budget mic would you recommend to use with a Casio CTX9000IN?

[@davidsais6384]

Sweatshirt is on point.

[@Cristiano_ronaldo_urr]

plz xtuga interface

[@Jacob-ds7vp]

Can you please review the new Fifine dynamic k658

[@thebreakfastmenu]

As a Taco Bell employee, that bell sound really triggered me.

[@andyperrigo5000]

Sterling has solid budget mics, including the old ST series.

[@kennethbailey7105]

*Continues to patiently wait for the Lewitt LCT 840 review😰😰*

[@DWHarper62]

Here's your review... it's bright like every Lewitt known to man...

[@berlimpodcasts2660]

please, make a review of superlux d421

[@cresshead]

i'd probably stick with a shure of a similar cost.

[@Rompler_Rocco]

Found my crappy Radio Shack mics from the 90's yesterday, and they sound... REALLY GOOD??!! But, all the money I- 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@yuh9157]

Those are basically shure mics

[@Skygge.]

Mackie EM89D was the best even though it was not here. :)

[@hlcst3345]

please try out akg p5s!

[@Dracomies]

Yeah, not digging the Sterling P20. But gosh that V7 sounds great on ya!

[@martinkulik9466]

That v7 sounded muffled and muddy. Sm58 sounded full and crisp

[@Dracomies]

​@@martinkulik9466 That V7 sounds great imo on him. Where in 7:09 is it muffled and muddy? Not hearing what you're hearing tbh. Tremendous clarity.

[@martinkulik9466]

@@Dracomies sounded compressed

[@Slomowo]

My boy dropping like an atom bomb with that pepperoni pizza drip

[@JaredMarker]

Ok...I'm buying this mic...Pizza The Hut is making me do it. Thank you for that.

[@amlanbose1462]

Sontronics stc 20 mic review ... 🌼

[@Randomguy-ep7zl]

I have an epiphany. I have found after watching about a half a million mic reviews (Okay, a few less) and purchasing 8 different mics to check, that these hand held, dynamic, cardioid mics should be pushed as the way to get "quiet" vo from a noisy or untreated room. Everyone wants to spend 400.00+ to look cool and I often see people comment on looks as well as sound but the raw audio from this style? Even at a low budget entry point? Sheesh. I'm beginning to think my expensive 'in your face' mics are totally overpriced, but are that way because of added size and looks. I do get that some people want their video content to include their gear choices. To me, mics should be primarily heard, not seen. My AT2005 sounds quieter than my condenser and broadcast mics. Even if they are also cardioid. Hmmmm Check recent episodes of Star Talk with Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Great sound from untreated home studios with basic cardioid mics. Expensive dynamic alternatives would require post processing.

[@larryhinze1617]

A condenser mic is really when you have to worry about post-processing and quieting the room.

[@lionheartroar3104]

The Lewitt is the best of this bunch,,,I'm not including the neumann..thats another ballpark

[@thecrck2931]

PGA181 PLEASE!!!

[@itscarlosreally]

4:15 It's a GIF of MC PIZZAPODCASTAGE

[@Kragatar]

4:01 The how-to-make-any-mic-sound-terrible test.

[@maomao180]

I must be tripping the PGA58 sounds similar to the U87

[@GhostOfLorelei]

What are you listening on? They sound pretty different to me…

[@maomao180]

@@GhostOfLorelei Headphones, the difference is noticeable on the higher frequencies but on the mid and lows it doesn't sound that far off

[@ikigai47]

wa-47 please

[@Kubinsky44]

Sterling P20 Budget Pizza Review / Test (vs. McDonalds, Burger King)

[@christiandaet1687]

Please do some review of bm800 USB please I hope you will notice my comment here🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@clicks59]

They all sounded decent on my iPad’s speakers…

[@devilsdoorbell]

Full Pizza Track Suit. Most Excellent.

[@reggiep75]

I just wear real pizza in my spare time and with the winter weather around the corner, I'm going to smell like pizza but be wonderfully warm!! 🍕🍕🍕

[@Mithreniel]

Add pizza box for extra layer of warm.

[@frankluo230]

V7x is the best for $100

[@martinburns328]

You must be a fan of "They Might Be Giants"?

[@Podcastage]

I do quite enjoy Dr. Worm, but I don't listen to them as much as I probably should.

[@martinburns328]

@@Podcastage When you play and sing it reminds me of them...😁

[@johnnyjr.8633]

St. ! :D

[@Alexandra-Rex]

Haven't seen any stickers in a long while, at least it feels like it. Disappointing :(

[@BGRecon]

60$? Good deal.

[@BeigeBoy]

omg i thought it was a pizza hoodie but its a pizza onesie lol

[@yaesuicomkenwood]

The Sterling P20 sound like "Mickey Mouse" to me. Regards Martin

[@Houst10YT]

You kinda look like rick Moranis spaceballs theme works

[@mattwarrensocal]

Light speed isn't fast enough!

[@i.syntaxerror]

And no sticker! 😂

[@Purrrelll]

Giant Baby

[@andreyboyko752]

this new gay outfit looks awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@axelmaldini4218]

indeed

[@mggm9680]

Nice e-girl costplay

[@mggm9680]

First

[@alexshel8578]

ты попадаешь в рай

[@ktm0228]

"Hot" pizza Jacket

[@mggm9680]

Sounds good but no

[@apextest5642]

Haha

[@7MPhonemicEnglish]

Less than $100 ?😱😳 It looks like you should've purchased a disguise kit or cut some mouth & eye holes in a brown paper bag for this review. Regrettably, you haven't reached the low-budget zone until you've gone under $30😆

[@casemcdonald2152]

"... and this is the U87 because... I have it, and people think it's really good, because it's extremely expensive, and obsolete, yet still holds up."

[@casemcdonald2152]

"Nobody seems to notice that it's a microphone that proves the law of diminishing returns, because only someone as childish as me would admit that the emperor is FUCKING NAKED!"

[@Podcastage]

If that's what you think then don't buy it. Problem solved and on top of that you just saved $3600.

[@DimebagDarrenLowe]

If you think the Sterling doesn't cut it and there's no way for you to be a good podcaster/youtuber without the Neumann, please quit now. You're the same guy who things a $5000 guitar makes you a better player or that your car makes you more attractive. Any of these mics will do just fine, they all honestly sound almost the same. Just start recording things!

[@Podcastage]

What in the actual heck are you talking about? Are you implying that I’m propagating the idea that you can’t be a good podcaster/youtuber if you use the Sterling?