Tascam TM-80 Mic Review / Test (Compared to NW700, C1, AT2020, PX-1)

[@DJRUFFTV]

I don't even need a microphone but can't skip a Podcastage review. LOL

[@musuki7854]

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[@defane5495]

samee

[@Tomer7171]

Hahaha same bro

[@dowobelu9646]

Same here

[@metal571]

Basically

[@SeptienPatterson]

Come for the microphone review; stay for the guitar riff

[@metal571]

Bandrew presents Ola 2, next riff we need a 7 string LOL

[@cubix_1291]

I still don't buy a microphone but I never skip a review of this channel!

[@joeydinero9300]

Damnit man just buy a Mic!!!!! 😆

[@QuantumGamingUploads]

Yeah just buy a mic for Podcastage's sake. Any Mic even the Neweer NW700

[@BibleBeltBlues]

What an amazing and thorough review. Thank you. I didn't expect such detail. This mic was included free with a promo when I bought the Tascam Model 16 and didn't expect it to be a performer but wow............think I will keep it now.....great job.

[@zachjarrett8730]

I appreciate how mellow the top end on the Tasman is. The smaller diaphragm and lack of hyped top end make this very usable on strident sources.

[@Hugmir]

I feel like a dumdum again, but I actually liked the Tascam the most. It seemed most neutral out of all of them, without any shrillness or boostedness; just a nice, smooth and even signal. The song segment, both with the electric and the acoustic guitar, sounded particularly great - congrats on that melodic choice (I'd actually love it if you did something more with that melody and released it as a stand-alone entity; that sequence of chords really sounded dazingly good).

[@mattdegnan2989]

100%

[@Burgoyne1777]

I agree with you 100%, Bandrew, as usual. The PreSonus and the 2020 would be my choices. The 18mm diameter capsule on the test Mic is more like a pencil condenser rather than the vocal mic profile the housing reflects. Here's a suggestion for off-shoot videos: Take a previously reviewed mic of the crappier variety and apply EQ techniques to make it sound like a winner on vocals. It would help educate budding bloggers, vloggers, and voice-over hopefuls.

[@dickginkowski6071]

I think the Tascam sounded a bit smoother than the AT2020.

[@somberone8259]

I agree, the tascam sounded the best in the comparisons

[@TunjungUtomo]

@@somberone8259 I think Presonus got it beat, it got the most balanced tone

[@le_drumster]

i agree. i bought this mic in the beginning of 2021 and at almost a year later, its still hella good

[@zxsakuraii]

Why so low follwers?You make an educative videos. You deserving more! Sorry for my grammar, I am Russian :c

[@Crip2Knyght]

Im guessing they dont like guitar players🤷🏽‍♂️ .... either that or they just hate his singing 😂😂😂😂

[@EclairTw]

because not everyone is in the market for a microphone lol...

[@Crip2Knyght]

@@EclairTw he does more than just mic reviews tho

[@elbennoo]

@@Crip2Knyght Yeah true, but most of his videos are aimed towards microphones.

[@samnicholson5051]

Because most people only care about Blue Yetis.

[@AdamAarts]

I got one of these for $25 from some deal of the day a few years ago. It’s a pretty good mic, especially for that price. It will dent, it will scratch, it’s not the quietest, but it can do a good job of used right. I really don’t like it for it for voice at all but as a supplement to instrument mics it can add some sheen.

[@clockworktoastboy]

My preference is the Audio Technica. Tascam's a solid sounding mic for the money, though, cannot deny.

[@jamesorrell7462]

That sounds pretty decent. The top end is a little bit jarring but for $60 you can't really complain too much. It sounds maybe marginally better than the C1 but the AT2020 does sound a bit better than the Tascam which isn't really too much of a surprise given the price difference. Would've liked to see this compared to the Worker Bee. It sounds really nice on the electric guitar. On acoustic, you really can't complain too much. It has a nice edge for vocals- it really comes through in the mix.

[@gurucharan19]

You've got much calmer over the years i must say! ☺️ That's good to see

[@tidason]

The mic sounds pretty good. Considering the price tag it is interesting

[@keithrichards4296]

By far the best mic of the bunch. For $60-70? Overwhelmingly good, it reminds me some of the U89i character, flat and neutral sounding natural but not boring - really difficult to get this in this price range. I think it worths trying a pair. Thanks for your video.

[@Podcastage]

Thanks for watching Keith. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@thegreatsiberianitch]

The tascam has the least frequency spike BS going on. Its all mids but its response is smoother than the competition. Smooth response is important cause it sounds natural and you can maybe doctor up smooth without really weird or severe eq cuts, mics with hard spikes, not so much. I was looking into this mic because i saw an engineer say a pair of these mics won out against a pair of u87s on a piano he was recording, granted that may have been a special case scenario, i really doubt the same would be possible for the other mics in this video. The Tascam does have some honk but it stays musical. And $60? That's less than an sm57 goes for!...

[@noir6819]

Liked simply because "Time has lost all meaning in this never ending hell scape that we cannot escape from."

[@le_drumster]

im getting this mic in a few days and i cant wait

[@SherylMagpantay]

Jokes in between are really worthy. Made my 2020 mic search fun

[@JonaDVargas]

This is the best comparison ive seen, great content!!

[@akhmetchine]

This mic sounds very nice. Very good for your voice and the best of the bunch, in my opinion.

[@thatpacho]

after sifting through MANY of your vids I finally settled. thanks a bunch and fantastic channel! enjoy 2021 brotha

[@TabularConferta]

I love how thorough this review is.

[@murraystechtime8530]

I liked the AT2020 best this time. it just sounded clearer to me. Stay safe and keep well...

[@djtommykeys]

The TascamTM-80 is a utility microphone that doesn't really stink for any application. It works on a guitar cab or acoustic guitar and can be used as a drum overhead. It would never be my main microphone but I would always keep a couple of them in the bag. Here's a secret for you. It's an electret condenser microphone with a very simple PCB board, capsule saddle and capsule all-in-one unit. The main body of the mic is empty and just has a piece of foam stuffed in it. One of the most popular USB mics ever is also an electret condenser but I'm not naming names.

[@roger0.00]

wonderful video as usual . 💙💙

[@kardon4594]

Would love to see you review the Weissklang v17. There's not a lot of reviews or even demos on the internet. Bought the mic after selling my TLM 103 because I thought it was too bright and so far I like it a lot.

[@kelzagoodman]

Your microphone reviews are very good. This mic sounds great for the price. Thanks for excellent info here.

[@thebusinessfirm9862]

Another great review Bandrew. Good to have you back, mate. Steve.

[@drkristopherlovell]

I bought a Tascam TM-80 the other week. Normally I scour YT for reviews from you, Curtis Judd or Booth Junkie but there weren't any so I took a risk and got it anyway - it was pretty cheap! For less than £60 I can't really fault it especially as I use a Tascam DR-60D field recorder. I intend to use it out and about in the field for recordings or interviews. It sounds good (it suits my voice okay) and at that price it isn't the end of the world if it gets scratched or dented when I'm in the field.

[@drkristopherlovell]

I did dump the collapsible stand pretty much straight away and got one with a much more stable base. I found the stand awkward and useless.

[@senzayyzone]

I have the perfect idea, do a shot gun mic comparison, like so POSCASTAGE can see it.

[@JustinEthnostate]

Wow that Behringer is the star of this video considering its value to price point and trust me the tascam was the only one that muddied up your nasal voice. Through the ones with more clarity, you sound like an alien

[@BlakeMlungisi]

Tascam is more balance. To record a cappella vocals, it can be much better to place in front of every vocal in the group.

[@Fl4ppers]

Another YTer used 4 of these on a choir in a church and OH MAN they sounded good. Was very surprised.

[@flavoredfeasts7884]

the value is over 9000

[@serg_mixing]

The best review I've ever seen! Thanks a lot!!!

[@metal571]

For that frequency response graph, you could have even compared it to the NT1 in terms of tone, damn. Pretty surprising, although of course the sensitivity and self noise are nowhere near that level

[@no-ee]

He proceeds to bump the boom arm , I am instantly sold on it.

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

Sir, it is unbelievable. It sounds like U87.

[@kruno972]

Hi, I produce music as a hobby, so please if you can review one in my opinion a very good and not so expensive microphone ... This is an almost unknown brand "On Stage" and the model of the Microphone is AS800. To my taste it sounds fantastic. I think that would help this community in purchasing a lower price range microphone. At this price range, I own a Tascam TM-80 and AT2020 and I think the above model is better than both of them (but that’s just my humble opinion). I also had an Aston Element, for a full half hour 😧, and returned it to the store immediately, because it's an awful-sounding microphone. If I had known about your channel then, and looked at the review of the Ason Element microphone, I would never have bought it. Thanks to you and your work. we can all learn a lot. I wish you many more reviews and all the best in life and work. Cheers.

[@brunoarrabal3720]

Find It better than ALL competidors - great job Tascam

[@nmonu3588]

Lol Bandrew its a cool review ... please do the review of Tannoy TM 1 condenser microphone which looks similar to Rode NT1a

[@cjepino]

Bandrew what’s the name of that mic boom arm extension tube I’ve been seeing on your BCM 705 podcasts?

[@christoscholevas]

The Tascam is a solid option for a cheap condenser microfone. The AT2020 is really good, very clear and crystal sound! For my taste, is the winner

[@justincarrasco3680]

I like this mic for the price, but I'd probably go with that Mackie condenser you reviewed a while back instead.

[@mrNobody100]

i just got this because i like affordable shit and never owned a condenser before. as for research leading up to that purchase, this was a nice reference video and all the good infos and stuffs and i likes that. good times.

[@Redman147]

The Tascam doesn't sound half bad to my ears, but I have hearing issues and wear hearing aids so take my remark with a grain of salt lol. I used to sing, but now I don't for obvious reasons. I hate the sound of my voice even more than I used to and I have a really good mic setup.

[@rachelnewton-john7031]

I've seen that sE Genini behind you a fair few times now. Are you going to review it at some point?

[@LoveAudioProduction]

Hi there! First time catching your channel! I have both the Tascam TM 80 and the Behringer C-1 and of the two, I find the Behringer to be a clearer sound, more top end comes through on that one. Both good though. Look forward to seeing more videos from you now I've found you!

[@IononesRoomfulofDrumsStudio]

Hi! Would you please take a look at the Tannoy TM1 LDC mic? Seems like another Behringer build. It's supposed to be a Rode NT1-A copy. Thanks for all your videos! I learn a lot from them.

[@deafno]

A benefit of recessed mid is that you probably won't have any trouble with sibilance. Not bad mic at all

[@reggiep75]

I'd like to find out that a tribal necklace, made out of some pigeon skulls, was found in a microphone box and you felt happier for finding that. I did enjoy today's box launch tho... You've been training, haven't you?

[@papobermudez]

AT2020 the best for me of all. from PUERTO RICO.

[@FireAngelOfLondon]

The Neewer and the Behringer sounded poor compared to the others. Other than those two all of these microphones sounded pretty good for their price range, at least to me. I'll be picking up something in this price range soon, so thank you for this comparison.

[@tomz58]

The Tascam was my graduation into the XLR world. I am really happy with it as my Go-to mic, though someday I will probably spend the extra money and go with the AT 2020.

[@Podcastage]

Glad to hear that the mic is working well for you.

[@urosdavidovic8963]

Thank you for GREAT GREAT reviews !!!

[@phoenixlandingstudio6594]

For a moment I thought you where going to pull out the expensive Neumann mic as a comparison to the mics in the price range, because you said u need to get your moneys worth. Lol nice video, have you been sent the new Bayerdynamic SM57 ish mic yet?

[@TironCruvi]

I'd love to hear your thoughts on the many t.bone microphones sold by Thomann. Being in europe they seem like a decent way to start podcasting/recording on a budget.

[@christoscholevas]

Hello! How do you compare Tascam TM-80 with Samson C01? Thanks!

[@JorgePreza-Bass-Piano]

Hi, friend. Good job and thank you for the detailed review on those mics. It helps me to choose a condenser mic. I liked the At2020 AND the Behringer

[@arkaxvii4699]

I’ve always thought the AT2020 is slightly underrated, but here it does seem to outshine the other models.

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

Leave AT 2020. Blue baby bottle SL is better for price.

[@arkaxvii4699]

@@HarvinderSingh-yy8th actually I just realized thanks to your comment that I wrote “underrated” instead of “overrated” ahah

[@stephencostello1296]

Excellent stuff buddy and for someone on a small budget learning about recording,, Thanks so much. Cheers.👍

[@onetwo3088]

Nice microphone! Bandrew, could you review the Alctron MC001?

[@prod.lyelye]

I would love it if you could make a review of the $299 Miktek mk300 large-diaphragm condenser microphone. I've heard amazing things about this mic but would love it if you could review it and possibly compare it to the LA-220. Love your reviews!

[@SullySadface]

Not a bad sounding budget condenser option. I'd consider it if it had usb as well

[@flacoescobar7583]

Had the Tascsm-TM80 for all of 2 days before I returned it. Had a loud hiss in the background that wasn't normal, and read other people had similar problems. Wish this review had been out during that time lol

[@AndyKow]

Guitar Riffs!!!!! Noice!! Love your Mic reviews, keep going.

[@chriscutress1702]

Of those tested I'd prefer either the AT or the Behringer. For my own use I like the Blue Encore 200 and the Blue Ember. Both good mics for the money. I also have a pair of Yeti Pro microphones that I use for stereo recordings. I also have a selection of other Behringer, Sony, AKG, ADK, Shure, MXL, Samson, EV, UniVox and other microphones that I use based on the requirements and capture quality needed.

[@LiFeeIsSMusicC]

You are the best, so helpful and funny review

[@donaldmacgregor2545]

Hands up for all who'd buy the Bandrew mic-review songz album

[@oghupower]

Great one! I got a new mic thanks to you and your videos (another one than this one), thank you so much for your videos :-)

[@AlejandroHernandez-pw1wu]

If you had to chose between TM-80, C1 and SAMSON SAC01 which one will you recommend?

[@libertyprime9307]

BUT the real question is: if I'm interested in it, how much will it set me back? And why does it set me back just being interested in a microphone?!

[@ww1www]

He phrased it differently this time. I am quite disappointed.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

First thoughts: Damn that Behringer sounds unuseable (way too much sizzle hype). I actually really like the sound of this Tascam on your voice. It sounds natural, with no hype. I'm a huge fan of AudioTechnica for home recording, but I disliked the AT2020 in this video (although not as much as the Behringer turd). The Priusonus also had that cheap hype sound, but probably still useable. So this $60 Tascam mic is my clear favorite, of these 4 cheapos... And I have absolutely no use for a $60 mic. Anybody that wants a cheap mic for their first podcast or youtube video should try this one out, and maybe compare it to an 'accepted standard' mic like SM57.

[@DrustIV]

My thoughts exactly. I'm a fan of Audio Technica too but I thought the Tascam was more refined than the AT2020. As for the Behringer, what a mess; coarse & brittle - first time I've heard one in a comparison. I have no use for a new mic but this guy makes me laugh!

[@enoraso]

first i thought that this Tascam is gona be TheScam, but now i thing that it sounds very reasonable for its price

[@rashencroos2793]

Which one is the best between behringer c-1 and tascam tm-80

[@trev_mcnaughton]

looks almost identical to the Marantz MPM-1000, only grey with Tascam on it..

[@stevetimko1461]

I like the Neat Worker Bee for $90. Where the hell was that? Or has it been discontinued too?

[@carlosleao1460]

Already waiting for the Telefunken TF11 review!?

[@TheTonylopezband]

Good affordable mic,great review 👏

[@MyNameisJoaoH]

Best review Ive ever seen

[@davamig]

I’ve got one, I think I will buy another one... I’ll use them for live organ recording...

[@esteban6535]

that stand looks so flimsy for how sturdy the mic looks.

[@2ndAveScents]

Tascam nice and smooth, sounds a bit vintage, almost dynamic like but with extended highs. Presonus is bright, but boxy and boomy in midrange. C1 is junk. AT wins for clarity and neutrality, but lacks the character of the Tascam, that’s to say that they are both decent but will have different applications, like all mics! Neewer sounds decent from far away, but when you get a bit closer, like a group of ugly girls, you realize you’ll be looking for the next best thing very soon.

[@HentaiHappy]

Most underrated comment, and my feelings exactly. Heck, bang for buck the NW700 was a steal for its time, best starter condenser for people just commencing podcasts. Unfortunately, it's been out of print for 2 years, and we got its successor which saw a MAJOR drop in quality.

[@2ndAveScents]

@@HentaiHappy interesting, I haven’t seen the new NW700 I didn’t know they ruined it either. I think I picked up one a couple years ago, might have been right when they stopped making them.

[@TheBackRowShow]

I was hoping you’d say that about singing into it. It worked well with the riffs

[@PanoramaUnion]

The test song is super cool, especially when you switched to the acoustic guitar. :)

[@clarysfoodchannel5971]

Do you recommend this for ASMR cooking video?

[@cartis117]

So I have a dynamic mic from back when I did live music and now I want to use it for gaming, will i need a xlr mixer or can I just use a xlr to usb right into my computer

[@somberone8259]

I guess you could use it right into your computer with an xlr to usb cable, but that most likely is not going to make the mic sound as good as it can be, and its gonna take more tweaking to sound decent, so definitely get a little mixer or an interface, there is nice and cheap ones like behringer xenyx302usb and behringer um2 that are worth it in my opinion

[@cartis117]

Ok thanks

[@LoversinPH]

Mid range is too harsh for tascam. At2020 and Presonus are good

[@LoversinPH]

It's not bad for it's price point tho. 100%

[@furkna5797]

Neewer just pierced my ears. It was too bright. I think AT2020 won this but Tascam is pretty good for it's price.

[@okay1904]

The TM-80is like a poor mans U87. Yes mid heavy and a bit scooped in the low end, but pretty even without any pronounced sibilance that plagues many cheap microphones. One would have to move up to something like a Rode NT1 4th, 5th or Signature edition, to find any better. Large diaphragm condenser it is not. So one should not expect much of a warm bottom end from this microphone. The smoothness reminded me of Neumann's. With no major resonances sticking out like a sore thumb

[@yosuaazaryaharjandi1547]

Which one do you prefer most, Behringer C1, alctron mc001, Samson C01, or tascam 80 ? Please let me know which one do you recommend

[@grushaq5438]

ur vids be like: 20% review 30% brilliant lyrics 50% box yeeting ability

[@professorh8398]

Do you recommend another one at this price-point significantly more than this one? I need one for male vocals and spoken word.

[@campar1043]

that presonus sounds amazing for its price range

[@bradferguson9840]

On a different note, I really like your power-pop solos, melodies and chord progressions. Btw, why no pop filter this time?

[@omegalst8729]

no pop filter bc this mic doesnt come w a pop filter and he only reviews what comes in the box

[@DipitDhruva]

Anytime I see a new microphone, I don't check its quality rather I check whether it's available in my country or not....also I have a question Bandrew, can I pair this mic with Behringer Umc22/Um2?

[@CoolOkay_]

Virtually any mic will work with the umc22 and um2

[@DipitDhruva]

@@CoolOkay_ thank you

[@crimson3819]

you should review the UM-900 or UM-925

[@leyzic9272]

Sounds pretty good, I think I'm buying it

[@zliksdesigns4179]

Can you review the Maono AU-PM420?