THIS MICROPHONE is in EVERY recording studio...is it worth the hype?

[@bigacreations]

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[@BPMusic06]

Neumanns are great mics…..however it’s not a must have. I ended up ditching my TLM103 just because it was so detailed it picked up all the imperfections of my room. My Shure SM7b ended up being better for my recording environment (not saying it’s a superior mic, it just worked better for me).

[@bigacreations]

Exactly! I think it’s popular for a reason, but you can glean the best results by making the best microphone choice for what you do specifically.

[@keycalmusic]

It works great with the kaotica eyeball

[@singerata]

I've heard that for people who don't have a good soundproofing or sound-absorbing environment , if the microphone sensitivity is too high, it can be bad because it picks up the sound of the air conditioner, reverberation, and even outside noise. (I've never used a high quality microphone so I have no experience testing it..) In any case, it's a good idea to improve my vocal skills. An artist like you with a high quality microphone would be a double advantage!

[@bigacreations]

Thank you! Yes-these are all things to be aware of when shopping for a microphone, recording environment, use case, etc

[@nicolasstrawberry4148]

Not to sound like Im promoting for them, but thats exactly why I bought Clarity by Waves, I have no idea how they did it but its really amazing at getting rid of background noise, and they have another one that gets rid of reverb ( I forget what its called off the top of my head ) that I haven't gotten yet, but Clarity definitely got rid of the fan noise from my Intel MacBook when it was my main computer .

[@WilliamCarnegie2303]

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[@ShadowsofSmoke]

87 has more low end. 87 waveform shows more signal. I owned the Rode NT1A when it was first introduced. I just didn't like it for my room. I ended up with a TLM 103. It just works, as long as I record in a near dead space.

[@waves7300]

I own one, it’s more mid focused, brings the mids to the front and the high end is smooth

[@bigacreations]

yes, definitely!

[@StuartRochabrunt]

You have a beautiful voice.

[@bigacreations]

Thank you!

[@JosueEscogido]

Vale u are so talented

[@blessednech]

the u87 is more present. nt1 is def a good mic also

[@Maxxbeats]

I ditched my U87 and Avalon preamp years ago for a USB mic. I prefer no coloration on vocals on the way in.

[@TonyKilaBeatz]

😂😂

[@Maxxbeats]

@@TonyKilaBeatz 💪🏽

[@nicolasstrawberry4148]

Nice video, just subscribed to your channel, I have the Rode Nt1A and for the price I have no complaints at all, I have the Neumann TLM 103 also, imo yes, it sounds better but the Rode defintetely gets the job done after some eq, compression etc, I like your song and voice too btw

[@bigacreations]

Agreed. And thank you! Glad you like the song

[@neweratraxx2768]

use 2 pop filters with the nt1 it'll make a huge difference with the hi's

[@r2beat2taylor35]

Really good song, it fits your voice well

[@bigacreations]

Thank you!

[@Basslevels]

I can hear the difference from my phone. Excellent video

[@bigacreations]

Thanks for watching!!

[@emmapeel38]

I love this song! Generally when channels like this show their music, it's not for me. This song on the other hand, fantastic. On another note, if you were to break it down into a percentage, how much would you weigh room treatment vs the mic itself? Unless you're an audio engineer (I'm assuming that you are one), you can't hide all of the bad frequencies that a room can pick up. If you can make your Rode NT1a sound that incredible, you obviously know exactly what you're doing. I have a Rode NT1 5th Generation, and we have a hate-hate relationship, to say the least... I've watched TONS of KZbin videos over the past few years, and most of the videos teaching about plugins/mics/etc, generally don't have particularly good audio (even Dan Worrall and Mike Russell's audio both come in WAY too hot, like I'm listening to spicy cinnamon candy). How are you getting such perfect audio on your KZbin channel?

[@bigacreations]

Thank you! Glad you like the song :) I’m not an audio engineer, though I’ve learned a few things over 15 years of mixing and mastering my own music. The RodeNt1a definitely has flaws, but once you learn how to mix for it, what you’re recording, and the space your recording in-it’s actual a fantastic mic. Getting the input levels right in your recording makes a huge difference too.

[@kingyasofficial]

sounds more full to me

[@bigacreations]

Yes!

[@cjgoeson]

3:47 Rode. 4:02 Nuem.

[@rjjtmt]

def worth not much eq needed after at all and sounds very full and natural def one of the best mics under that id say Lauten Audio Atlantis FC 387

[@bigacreations]

There are so many great options these days. I love that good tech has become a lot more accessible than it used to be.

[@LJ-ie8wj]

Wizkhalifa mgk uses it all time or he uses the sm7b I noticed in studio

[@OopaOooopa]

Are you at a proper distance from the mics?

[@konczs]

Had one for years

[@bigacreations]

Lucky!!!

[@JulianFernandez]

thanks so much

[@bigacreations]

Thanks for watching!

[@DanyLeeRoth]

Neumann and not newmann LOL ihave both the U87Ai and Röde NT 1

[@Spasmatic]

Yep, can see why the U-87 is the king of the jungle...

[@bigacreations]

Can't deny it for sure!

[@Spasmatic]

@bigacreations Thinking about an AT-4050, already have an SM 7b but want a really sweet condenser...

[@medicinal_soul]

​@@bigacreationsit looked like the gain was higher on the u87

[@VIDSInsight]

Are you kidding me? There are A LOT more details on the Neumann U87 Ai. That's why so many artists like it.

[@GregorPQ]

I just listened to the other video - you definitely should invest. Not a joke.

[@GregorPQ]

I'm not a Neumann employee, btw.

[@hakangurdol]

Neumann is way much more better for your voice on low mid Ride has an artificially boost on you low mids. PS. I'll been listening U87 more then 30 years.

[@YunGGinxTD]

How in the hell is the NT1-A still in that range smh definitely not worth it now

[@bigacreations]

There are newer version of it now that are lower in price, but I think it’s honestly a great microphone for the price, and it usually comes with the shock mount and pop filter.

[@YunGGinxTD]

@@bigacreations yeah I have one, but I brought that years ago 💀 that thing should be 100 by now robbing ppl 😂

[@tokiboi6777]

I think there are enough videos about this question. Why make another one in 2024?

[@bigacreations]

If that were the case, no one would ever make content. I think everyone can offer a unique perspective on a topic. No one has ever done it with my voice in my recording space ;)

[@tokiboi6777]

@@bigacreations there are plenty options of mixing in a boring mic review with actual interesting content you have to offer, I am sure. This is just lazy.

[@ripdocholiday9650]

but nothing against Neumann tho , this is not a bash , a lot of great records been cut with them, but what your paying for at this day and age is the name , modern technology evolved and is much more advanced no that u can get away using less expensive gear .

[@bigacreations]

💯

[@kurlygirl5061]

Never trust paid ad reviews 🙄

[@bigacreations]

It’s not paid….I asked them to send me these mics specifically and I have to send them all back after the video btw

[@OopaOooopa]

​@@bigacreationswhy not keep em?

[@ruslan_vovk]

U87 better

[@tommyapocalypse6096]

It’s not in my recording studio. Would anyone like to send me one, so I’m not, ya know… left out? 😆