Testing Shure SM7b, Techzone Stellar X2 and Aston Origin in a LESS than Perfect Environment

You need quite a preamp to power up a sm7b. So it's kind of hard to compare. Also, it's a dynamic mic, the Stellar x2 is a condenser mic. Each have their uses.

[@BrooksSmith]

The TZ Stellar x2, like the Aston Origin, is a side-address mic, so you will definitely get better performance from it positioning it vertically. The Shure SM7b is an end-address mic, so you're all good there.

[@marketweis]

I can tell you from years of working w/the SM7 in radio & production, that it loves to be worked fairly close, and it loves processing . I know conventional wisdom says to not go overboard on compression & EQ, but the SM7 only really opens up when you're pretty aggressive with those things.

[@thetechcollector9495]

Thanks for the input, I am actually testing the SM7b with the Soyuz Launcher now to see if that setup does anything for me.

[@francy765]

nice video, i have a question for you, do you think (in a room treated with classic amazon acoustic panels) will sound better a aston origin or a shure sm7b? cause i originally chosen the sm7b but after having discovered the aston origin with a warmer and more detailed sound and above all costing 100 dollars less I am undecided whether to pay a little more but to be on the safe side having a product already established and used at high levels or choose the aston that personally has a sound that seems to like me more. (and it costs less).

[@BunkerAudioPanama]

Great sharing, thanks!

[@groovekingdom6552]

The Origin comes having the bass roll off engaged to remove bass rumble but would make sound thinner than other mics.....Otherwise the origin has a big full sound...

[@TALKCalgary]

Surprisingly the Stellar sounded the best of the three. Unfortunately, as you said yourself the room acustics are so bad that nothing short of a lip mic is going to sound good. Also, the preamps on the the Roadcaster are terrible, then again the RCP is more of a toy aimed at podcasters and gamers. I would do the test again in a more acoustically friendly environment and using a digital recorder with semi decent preamps. You don't need to go to the extremes of installing a custom sound booth. When I'm away from a studio I've recorded under a blanket or even in a closet!

[@groovekingdom6552]

The origin is one of the best for speech, voice over......I compared the mic in a blind test with very many great mics and I ask them at the store...I like this little mic...What is it? ,And they started telling how and where etc..... I love the mic......but most people test mics and go with the feel of the looks and price been fooled by placebo effect or something..... Seems the human mind was designed to be fooled easily..... I would love to still compare the origin to the neumann U87 and the Brauner Phantera is another extra ordinary mic......But when comparing many mics the Phantera wasnt yet brought in and so was the neumann...... Their are comparsions out there but they dont do a good job...some people on KZbin as a litttle dumb.....that was how I first bought CV 12 Anvantone because of the reviews and when I brought it home and realize it was not better than mic AKG C 3000B . So I returned and started a big search till I found the Aston Origin

[@FireFlowProductionz]

what one do you like best? i have the sm7b was thinking og the orgin or stealth

[@thetechcollector9495]

Path Seeker I can tell you that the Stealth makes the finals, while the SM7b does not.

[@FireFlowProductionz]

What is your set up

[@Clipsucancometo]

Let a guy know when or if you ever start selling any of this equipment man