The Eyeball By Kaotica - Demo and Review

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[@Stratomacaster]

They'd sell more if they colored the foam red and called it a "Kenny". XD

[@HUNTENT247]

Stratomacaster Orange.

[@Lettsbet]

Now that's funny, right there.

[@stringwhore]

I want one now

[@Stratomacaster]

@Makai Apollo Just weak... Really... No one's dumb enough to google your stupid phishing website. If you're going to try to scam people, at LEAST put a little effort into it.

[@SuperCMusic]

I have one, and I love it. I get a great sound right out the gate. I've used different types of blanket and shields on the market and the eyeball knocked them all out the water. It will sound like you have a different mic but in a great way. More low end, controlled top end, extremely easier to eq. Get one!

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

It's really not if you compare it to either one of those shield things or bunch of Acoustic foam. It's a lot cheaper than those 2 things and it does a better job than the shields for sure. But I do think it's worth it. If you struggle getting a good smooth warm vocal tone, this is the thing for you!

[@driza97]

yep, the eyeball is the truth. just received mine the other day. does everything it claims..

[@rock962000]

$199 lol. I literally thought that was a joke when I first saw the price.

[@Direlake]

200$ for a piece of foam with a hole...

[@jesuschrist1501]

LMAO that comment made me crack up. But honestly, this $200 thing can easily be done by anyone who has a brain for $5

[@danbolivar3564]

One can just empty an old toilet, glue some Auralex to the inside of the bowl and stick the mic up from the p-trap.... Care must be taken to NOT flush while recording.

[@chriswellz5993]

I got mine for free being in a competition that I won. :)

[@YoungBlaze]

i loved the song called 1 2 3 4 5 check check, when does it come out?

[@panhandlegeardemos6837]

YoungBlaze Of Chitown 😂😂😂😂

[@danbolivar3564]

Frankly with the music backtrack it makes it hard to hear any nuances during the comparison.

[@RecordingStudio9]

For a ball of foam $199 is too expensive, though it works. So basically you are paying for the idea not the foam. I hope it gets down to $99 before I get one. Thanks for the great review and audio comparison.

[@nummijuh]

Thanks Lewin, the demo was great! The price seems to be the same here across the ocean - 199. Only that 199€ is even a little more than 199$. Maybe I'll check if there are some good offerings... :) And btw, do you have the rest of that song ready? I really wanna know what happens to that gal who can't afford a buss ride.

[@57RickH]

Seems like a good idea but I'm not really sure I can hear $200.00 worth of difference in the demos, quite honestly. $99.00 would be more in line, IMO. However, I like the fact you guys are using those awesome CAD cans, they're my favorite. And, is the song the lady is singing an original tune? I really liked it.

[@TrevorMarty69]

I was wondering about the "P" filter but I saw you only had one on the pre eye ball mic. Cool. Sounds great.

[@jamesmorris9407]

seems like such a simple idea, and yet no one else had the BALLs to do it. I'm definitely getting one.

[@calebbhawkins]

I think it could solve some problems with mobile recordings. I don't think it will replace having a well set up room. I also don't think it will help with mix spaces but that wasn't the point. However... I DO like the idea of getting just a smidge more isolation from the guitar mic when tracking together. Hmmmm.... Right now I think I'll see what else comes of this model.

[@soulscape5083]

I am sorry but to me, it sounds more natural without the eyeball. I think the reason is that the thing is too small. If it was a bigger sphere it would be much better.

[@earnest584]

I agree

[@alexreeed]

$199?! seems like an awesome product but i was expecting you to say about $50 for it. Saves you a lot of money on room treatment but it's actually a lot more expensive than the semi circle things you mentioned. Still looks like a good product

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

Yeah but it actually works! Those shields are nothing compared to the Eyeball. It really is like having your own little vocal booth.

[@RosePetal17]

I've just watched V.O. BUZZ weekly where the hosts just interviewed the creator of this amazing product!! Such a great invention for someone like me, who is just starting to use Garage band, learning how to record myself!! :D

[@andrewjoseffcovers]

Awesome review (Been looking into this product for awhile and this video really helped)! :)

[@theComaCalling]

I gotta say, I'm interested in getting rid of my blanket palace and trying one of these out. unfortunately, there's not much chatter over this product on KZbin. BTW where did you hear about neumann's endorsement of the product? Thanks for the video and info man!

[@ItzrealMusic]

you get one yet?

[@supermusico]

Simply the best thing. Please send this to Brasil, please!

[@phantomflowz3462]

This product does the best presentation in your setup cause your room was semi treated. Giving by the sample clips that I've heard, this product with maybe 500-800 worth of acoustic room treatment such as bass traps placed in the right spots to catch early reflections this product would truely shine like it would be in a 4k studio booth at an expense of 1k investment. But this will not give you the best result without minor room treatment in general.

[@HandlerRezeiofficial]

5:15 - "Koatica" - oops! And about Eyeball: this thing seems to work pretty well! Could it be also good to record acoustic guitar?

[@prodbyjxff5724]

can it be used on guitar????

[@chriswellz5993]

We don't need to use soundproofing anymore? LOL! Bro... C'mon man. I just got one and it is SUPER badass. But you still need a treated room, not just for recording, but for mixing. We're not mixing inside of the eyeball so we still need a treated room. lol

[@k13th]

so should i or shouldnt i still use my pop filter?

[@benjamintinsley9840]

Awesome, thanks for this! Quick question, how about recording acoustic guitar? Would it be as effective with isolating the source? I live right behind the El in Philly and almost never have much quiet to record in. Thanks again

[@TheApostolicAnointng]

what kind of mic is that

[@tbhv]

+GaragebandandBeyond I was seriously considering this till you showed how the shield fits to the mic. I have an se4400 - shaped a little like like the akg c414 - would you say it would fit around a mic like this? is there any other way the shield can stay on top on the mic- or does it require a cylindrical mic body? Seriously loving the vids btw- I should have known you'd make a video about this!!

[@RosePetal17]

Oh away, really appreciate the demos!!

[@tealthmod3986]

Can you put it on the shure sm7b??

[@turbanless]

my home is near a busy junction. my room is practically untreated except for some curtains. its on the 2nd floor so hear alot of traffic noise. Will kaotica work to remove low frequencies especially caused by those heavy vehicles?

[@mb78758]

not a huge fan of the all fabric blast filters. I prefer the steal mesh filters. The fabric filters leave a nasty sounding fuzzy effect when you run vocals through them. Might check it out, and just take the filter out and use my own maybe?

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

Did you hear the "nasty fuzzy effect" anywhere on here?

[@mb78758]

yeeaa, I did :/

[@MartyInteractions]

thinking of ways to use the eyeball for my blue snowball... Challenge accepted

[@TheTaywizzle86]

Will this fit a Blue mic Bluebird and a CAD Trion 8000?

[@thepoeticstudio]

sounds like it is muffling the mic quite a bit on the high end. do you find that to be true?!

[@epiphonerox]

Was that song recorded in Garageband? It sounds fantastic! My songs never sound like that!

[@nataliepero]

Can I use this with an Apogee mic, which doesn't have a circular base? Is there a way to secure it?

[@patrickpost3269]

that was a very clear review, thanks! There is a very noticeable difference.

[@KoolKatRecordingStudios]

Awesome Brother & She CAN SING! Beautiful

[@DiverZityVang]

I'll pay $150 for it but not $200. Do I even get a refund?

[@HellaDisjointed]

+Teng Vang You shouldn't pay $20 for it.

[@DiverZityVang]

Disjointed did u ever try the eyeball Kaotica or do u know anyone that has tried it

[@HellaDisjointed]

Teng Vang I've heard various tests done with it, and they all made the audio sound disgusting. In this case, it turned a beautiful airy microphone into something that sounds worse than a $30 microphone I bought on ebay for shits and giggles. The reason the eyeball does not work is because that foam junk only absorbs the treble, but not the bass, so the bass is just bouncing around in that ball, clogging up the sound entirely.

[@derChili]

Great review. I think it sounds really good. It seems to do what its made for. Eleminate the room reverb. In my expirience its easier to dial out some bass ;) in a vocal track than eliminating (annoying) room reverb.

[@russlyonrealestate]

Have one on order. Do you happen to know if the fit is snug enough on a U87 to be hanging upside down on a suspension boom?

[@Kos0818]

Will the Kaotica eyeball fit my AKG p420 in a shock mount. Or period? Please let me know as soon as you can because I want to get it as soon as I can. Thanks - Jon

[@Casualcarmelo1986]

Id love to give this a try as I am building a vocal booth at the moment, but I use an Electro Voice RE20 and I'm sure this eyeball won't fit it :-( Will it?

[@opaulomax]

Everything is noisy here in Brazil. I made a booth with all those stuffs and it didn't work. It seems that Kaotica is the solution I'm looking for. Thanks for the video and congratulations for your job. Is helping me a lot! Peace!

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

You might want to check this out first! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKDTnpVso9GWm5Y

[@jgwire]

the site will not take the promo code that you listed in your email today --nov 25 -- saying it's the last day to order with a discount...i copied the code from the email and pasted it into the code on the web site but it says it's not valid.....what's up? ill buy this with the 40$ discount...

[@gregrarities]

i got a samson c01u and the shock mount for it will it work just fine?

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

Not exactly sure, but I know on something like the Neumann TLM 103 the Eyeball makes it impossible to screw the mic into it's shock mount, so instead the Eyeball sits on top of the shock mount. I was surprised how secure it is.

[@droptopshima]

@garagebandandbeyong does it fit on sterling audio st 55

[@MESETHEGREAT]

It does, Shima! :)

[@white2698]

I think it's more the fact that your buying something thats easy to use and effective at the same time, instead of spending hours on a DIY project or spending hundreds, if not thousands on acoustic treatment.. Price is steep, but would be a good thing to have handy in the home studio set-up :)

[@willsantos3781]

Luke Mahler with 200 you can make about 6-10 acoustic panels and treat your room. with a much better result.

[@scotedavis]

for a sm7b would this or a reflection filter be any use ?

[@lamarcy]

Do you still have coupons for this product?

[@dalodeper]

Great demo video Lewin! Hey so I saw in the thread here that this eyeball can work on a TLM 103 (which is my mic of choice) but I can't imagine how you would be mounting it? I think I saw you said that it sits on top of the mount itself??? Thanks for your help Lewin.

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

On the TLM the Eyeball ends up siting on top of the shock mount. It's surprisingly steady. But you're right the Eyeball is too big,m so the TLM cannot screw into it's shock mount anymore. However don't worry, you can still use the Eyeball perfectly well with the TLM!

[@T.Mull23]

How would this work with the apogee 96k mic?

[@vel2118]

That thing wouldnt work with a shure motiv mv 51 would it?

[@pieterkern6742]

I don’t know.. it kind of makes makes the voice less transparant

[@squaresaucemedia]

Are these good for the shure smb mic?

[@desertdeke]

Have you tried this when recording a classical guitar where room acoustics can be a real problem. If it also minimized finger noise that would be a real plus

[@Genious.]

I was wondering the same thing: How effective it might be for something other than vocals.

[@nodoze123]

What mic are you using in this video?

[@joec6242]

Good review. It mostly reminded me of what a crappy singer I am, but I still might get this. :)

[@theCFXchannel]

I don't think professional recording studios would ever buy it because part of a good recording is the room and it's characteristics, and so great recording studios having great rooms, it'd kind of be a shame. But then again this is made for home studios that don't have awesome rooms so it's a nice way to get a dry sound to manipulate later. The price doesn't seem to be aimed to home studio guys though.

[@dsuriel]

How do I get the $40 off. Very interested...

[@KevinPaculanVA]

Is an At2020 compatible?

[@SJRogers0786]

Will this work with an AKG P420?

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

Yes!!

[@RockandRollSD]

Would it fit a AKG 414?

[@89kbeats]

how would i go about getting on the mailing list bro?

[@chophii526]

Will this work with a Shure SM7b? Thanks! :)

[@drcolosso]

Please show a proper way to use the kaotica with the cad e100s

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

Right now I don't think there is a "proper way". They do plan on making different shapes in the future. With some patience and some time you MIGHT be able to cut out a small rectangle.

[@KaoticaEyeballs]

GaragebandandBeyond drcolosso Yes the CAD E100’s sounds great within the Eyeball. The only thing that's not compatible is the rear bracket. Instead, we recommend using a standard shock mount (just grab one off of any other mic lying around). The Eyeball will hold your E100 elastically inside and then you can simply sit the Eyeball along with your microphone on top of your standard shock mount. Check out our FAQ kaoticaeyeball.com/faq for an example using a similar mic..

[@drcolosso]

Kaotica Eyeball please make a video with the cad e100 and the kayotica

[@gvar90]

what kind of mic were you using when the girl was singing??

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

Avantone CV-12

[@farfymcdoogle3461]

GaragebandandBeyond I see you are offering promo codes for $40 off the ball. So they paid you to do this endorsed commercial eh? Still doing the promo code? I will subscribe for it! From your examples the vocals sound more open without the ball but there's always the mixing phase and adding reverb and all that.

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

Farfy McDoogle No way did they pay me to do this video for them. I found the product all on my own, did this honest review of it and then later I worked out a deal so I could sell them to the people on my mailing list at a discounted rate. I will be doing that again soon FYI.

[@jessevideochannel]

Nice

[@felixcasper586]

Can this help during live performance singing?

[@californiafeeling]

That's what I was thinking! This would probably be great for live recordings to block out bleed!

[@joachim595]

You won't see the singer 😂

[@mikidroidcom]

​@@joachim595very funny 😂

[@RAWUL1000]

Can it wrk on a blue bird mic? Or sm7b

[@ericflores9205]

yes! i use it all the time and it works wonders

[@driza97]

can you use the studio project c1 microphone with this? thanks!

[@chmphunnit]

Hey, can I use this for my Shure sm7b? If so, is it worth it in your opinion?

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

It won't fit on an SM7b, but I can't imagine that you'd need it. If you're getting too much room sound through an SM7b, you must be in a cave or something!

[@gunsandroses4]

does this work well for recording instruments like guitars too? or just for vocals?

[@mindslikemine.8789]

I wouldn’t use it for guitar unless it’s for experimental purposes. Music is all about being creative but truthfully you want the mic exposed for recording guitar imo

[@anthoni8337]

@@mindslikemine.8789 thank you been looking for a clarification like this for so long!

[@amsdeesciple]

love the video but not the price of the product..... $199 is too much...

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

Compare it to an Auralex Home Studio kit and then also realize that you don''t have to mount foam all over your walls and then you'll see that $200 is cheap.

[@jonvincentmusic]

I'm probably alone in not liking how it make her sound like she's singing through a sports commentator's lip-ribbon mike: far too dry and too close-miked. Interesting product though.

[@Kelly-rz1tn]

can the eyeball fit the shure sm7b?

[@folfiik]

no

[@ItzrealMusic]

Different version of the ball can

[@ricardom3597]

Review the pf 8

[@dayusukma5289]

Hi can this fit a neumann tlm 102? Tlm 102 is smaller than the average condenser mic. Thanks in advance..

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

Yes it definitely does. The hole is about 2 inches in diameter, so your mic will fit just fine and it won't be loose.

[@dayusukma5289]

GaragebandandBeyond thank u for the fast reply.. 🙏

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

No problem man, that's how I like to operate!

[@downhill240]

Sounds good!

[@yevesgodvoice5700]

they sing too close to the mic and keep in mind they are not using reverbs or effects

[@gphillimo]

Will it fit on the sm7b?

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

No, but you really should not need one on an SM7b

[@gphillimo]

@@GaragebandandBeyond Mine is picking up room noise. What's a way to fix that?

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

@@gphillimo Try getting right on the pop filter and turn your input level down.

[@violetmassacre94]

Is the pop filter mesh or metal?

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

Silk

[@oneammonday]

Couldn't you just get one of those foam cubes from Foam by Mail and hollow it out? They're like 25 bucks. I'm not tryin' to dis you, but $200 for this is just way too much money.

[@n1xta]

Garageband and Beyond? More beyond than Garageband at the moment!!! more garageband please!!! maybe about the update etc!!!

[@D40Oz1]

lol this would be easy to just make your own. 200 is pricey for something so easy to make. i actually have an invention already similar to this that im working on but its a cool idea

[@ion-christopherstudio490ac3]

Wow - it's the last 5%.

[@ejflesher]

200 for a hollow volley ball piece of foam? I'll make my own. Thanks for the idea though.

[@trappyham]

Are you sponsored or been affiliated with this brand in any way? (i.e. do you have a bias to your review at all or is this a completely unbias review) by law it is your requirement to answer this honestly

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

+Trappy HAM nope, not sponsored by them at all. However I suppose in a way I was "affiliated" with them in the sense that I did run a sale on them through my mailing list a couple of years ago. However that only happened after reviewing it and liking it a lot and thinking it would help people who are in completely untreated spaces... And as always people on my mailing list got it at a discounted rate that isn't available anywhere else. I hope that answers your question!

[@TheTaywizzle86]

are you selling anymore for these at discount Ill buy one if so..thanks

[@coldhardtruth333]

@@GaragebandandBeyondThanks for this review ..

[@niethenkmaarhans]

I do not particularly like it. The vocals seem way more calm without the eyeball. I bit too much low end for me. But maybe it's just me

[@Lexp2008]

I think that too

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

What you're listening for really is "what is going to be easier to mix". More natural/dry tone = easier to work with

[@mache3984]

Wow. I almost feel like theses companies can sell musicians and artists anything. 200 is crazy. You will come out better spending the extra money and buying an se space reflection filter.

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

mach e No way! I think the SE Space reflection filter doesn't do nearly enough for the money it costs. You can trust me, the Eyeball is as good as I say it is and it really works.

[@emjayscafe]

It looks ridiculously like a Wall-e....

[@andiirejino1210]

she has a really great voice

[@TOM50518]

NOT THAT GREAT.....FOR A 199.DOLLARS...I SEE NO BIG CHANGE....SORRY I TELL IT LIKE IT IS......

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

UNLESS YOU LISTENED TO THIS ON STUDIO MONITORS OR GOOD HEADPHONES YOU WOULD PROBABLY NOT NOTICE. AND..... NO WORRIES. FEEL FREE TO "CALL IT LIKE YOU SEE IT"

[@Lexp2008]

GaragebandandBeyond Ha ha

[@Genious.]

GaragebandandBeyond I love that you reply in all caps. Oh wait... I LOVE THAT YOU REPLY IN ALL CAPS

[@melohypewill777]

Funny because I thought it was $300+