Vocaster Two NOW JUST $99! GO GET ONE - YOU Can't Afford NOT TO

[@crazybabytvworld]

Yes it is Awesome. I find I like using it more than my Rodecaster Pro 2. It's compact and bus powered, it sounds Amazing with my EV R320 mic. Love it!. Greate video.....

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Great to hear! I have the RE320 mic on my wish list! What a great mic! The vocaster is just sooooo easy to run and gun and get AMAZING audio with for any mic!!!

[@AudioHotline]

I am blown away by that price!

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Not gonna lie…I felt “a little dirty” buying it that low - as if I were scamming somebody at a yard sale. 🤣😂

[@knowyourjoe8826]

I saw it for $99 and did not know it was on sale... DANG!!! NOW $250 WOW. Just watching this 2 months after you posted it. Thanks for sharing.

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Now we really know how good a deal that was. We will definitely be on the look out for it to on sale again!!!

[@michaelmarcano9200]

@@levelupwithmikenewman I was waiting for fathers day to buy it and I guess I missed the sale. If this doesn't go on sale in the next month please let us know what you think is a great alternative for a similar price!

[@knowyourjoe8826]

@@michaelmarcano9200 Back on sale today, July 16, 2024 for Prime Day. I used Mike's link and ordered one. Just letting you know if you did not already get one.

[@DaveSoltura]

Ptr. Mike, I love the way you think. We’re on the same page. I went ahead and ordered, as well, through your affiliate link. (There was only 1 left in stock at $99 that time!) In case I make a video about this, hope you don’t mind if I link back to this video!

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Absolutely don’t mind!Glad I was able to help you grab one at this price before it went out of stock. I spend half my time in my studio trying things out that aren’t “normal “ 🤣😂 just to see what it can do for people who can’t buy new gear every time they have a new cool idea.m for content creation. 👍🏻 excited to see your video when it comes out!!! Let me know😁

[@knowyourjoe8826]

Hey Mike, It is back on sale for $99 today July 16 on Amazon Prime Days. used your link and ordered one. Just letting you know. You might want to let everyone know with a community post or something.

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

@@knowyourjoe8826 I’m on it!!! Thank you!

[@bigdaddyreg]

Great deal, and I have used this for when i am on the road with my podcast. its a game changer

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Oh man! Spot on!!! So portable and so easy to sound like the pros….at an insanely low price!!

[@selw0nk]

I have the Vocaster One, damn I should have waited for this to go on sale.

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Story of our lives! Everything goes on sale after we buy one! I had the Vocaster One too that I paid $99 for, so I bought the Vocaster Two since its was this cheap. It is my favorite interface!

[@Roqfort]

An amazing device at an incredible price. It's already on my desk. :)

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Best deal out there!!! Glad you were able to jump on it while it was marked down at this RIDICULOUS price. for any piece of gear (price-to-performance ) It really is! Best sound, SOOO easy, and allows you to connect XLR mics direct to your cameras!!!

[@deathwarrent8465]

Vocaster one is $69.99 Canadian right now on Amazon too. Really can’t see anything beating this thing in that price range

[@TransplantHelper]

I love mine. 99 is a steal. I only wish they’d add recording instead the app, similar to what Rode has in its app. Great review

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Thank you! If they added an SD card slot, that would epic for this price point. I plan to use the recording feature on the Hollyland Lark max transmitter itself as direct recording source as a back up when I am away from the studio using this!

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Thank you!!!

[@knowyourjoe8826]

Oh ya, the Vocaster One is also on sale for $50 on Prime Day July 16,2024. .

[@Dracomies]

Have you had an issue where the audio soft clips at -3 DB? Try clapping loudly or tapping the mic. It softclips at -3 DB. We've had about 5 people who have had this issue with the Vocaster.

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

I haven’t, but I generally go a touch lower in my gain to where my max (clapping) peaks at -5db on all my interfaces and boost in post if ever there is a need, to steer clear of any possible clipping.

[@Dracomies]

@@levelupwithmikenewman Sure thing. When I intentionally tested its limits it was soft-clipping at -3 DB for me.

[@Dracomies]

@@levelupwithmikenewman We found out how to fix it. So apparently the wrong setting is Videocall L+R. You have to use the Host mode. But it normally doesn't show up in Audacity so you have to rightclick on the bottom tray and it'll show Expose/Hide Windows Channels. After you do that you choose Host and now it works properly.

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing that. Great when we share solutions to issues.

[@goodshepard00]

Thank you for the great info!

[@coffeefoxx]

Can you run the Vocaster directly into an iPhone recording video, like any other camera? Will this merge audio and video in one spot? Thanks man! Great video!

[@chadontheroad1]

Another great review Mike !

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Thank you 🙏🏻😁

[@kingpaco87]

Hi, how are you, sir? I hope you had a wonderful day. I have a few questions to ask. I have a FIFINE XLR/USB Dynamic Microphone AM8, and I have the Focusrite Vocaster Two. My question is, am I wasting my money if I get the Elgato Wave XLR - Audio Mixer? Or if I get thisRØDE PodMic USB Versatile Dynamic Broadcast Microphone With XLR and USB Or this one please help me pick the right mic or should I stay with I have a persona de Lator administrator So what you trying to say is I have to find me a new table or a small table so my regulatory don't pick up the clicking noise OK tell me what are words whatever I need to buy to fix my issues I will appreciate all the support and the help

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

@@kingpaco87 the Vocaster 2 is a GREAT interface. The Wave XLR won’t solve the vibration problem for you. I would go with mounting a boom arm to a small folding table or a floor mic stand. I have used cheap boom arms with the rode Podmic usb and the Rodecaster duo and still get crazy bumps and mouse clicking. A cheap boom arm can undermine the mic a lot. If you are stuck with having to mount your boom arm to a desk, I would go with a better mic than the Am8. It’s a great sounding mic, but the cheap plastic body doesn’t do much for reducing and absorbing vibrations. I would go Vocaster 2, Podmic usb And a decent boom arm (fifine bm88, or elgato low profile boom arm if you prefer to stay with the AM8 and upgrade the boom arm.

[@kingpaco87]

@@levelupwithmikenewman Show me an example, please. This is my first time buying a real microphone

[@ClayAlan2024]

I just got one! Was super pumped. Wanted to do a video about it. BUT!!!!! None of the physical buttons work at all. And the physical led lights are all wonky. Solid pink. The device works beautifully through Vocaster Hub. In the process of getting it replaced. 😢

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Sorry to hear that, always a bad egg in every batch, even for the big guns…but the big guns like Focusrite and known retailers will always hook you up when something happens. when they send you the replacement.. you’re gonna love it!

[@ClayAlan2024]

@@levelupwithmikenewman I already love it. Sounds amazing. I just want it to work 💯 the way it’s supposed to. I’m sure they’ll take care of me!

[@Mr_How_Well]

I saw your post last week and bought 1. Haven't even opened it

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Christmas morning for you !! 👍🏻🔥

[@user-qv1kv4rz9u]

The biggest drawback of this device is that you cannot listen to the sound through headphones, you can only monitor the sound of the microphone. And low quality preamp.

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

I am know what you mean. I use this for my audio output on M1 mini and listen to videos through my headphones

[@user-qv1kv4rz9u]

@@levelupwithmikenewman can u turn off monitoring of mic while u listen to videos?

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

@@user-qv1kv4rz9u I mute the mic when all I want is to listen to videos

[@kingpaco87]

How can I stop the microphone from picking up sounds from the table when I bang it or move the mouse? I'm using a cheap, no-profile arm. Is this normal for the mic?

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

@@kingpaco87 it’s normal for mics and especially cheaper boom arms. I always mount my boom arms to a separate desk or small table/ stand. This eliminates any bumps or clicking of the mouse on the desk you are using while the mic is hot. This is one of the compromises you make when going with lower priced boom arms and equipment, they are typically sensitive and the technology, materials and designs that eliminate these issues are what makes those mics and boom arms well over $200

[@tom76wawa]

Hi now it’s 50$ in Thomann, what arm you use for your mic? Regards

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

@@tom76wawa it’s the fuliam x32 boom arm… thanks!!!

[@RandumbTech]

I bought one today and tested it out. OK for dynamic mic but terrible for my MKE600. There is so much noise in the signal that it sends over to my ATEM. I'm returning it.

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

That’s a Bummer! Must be a shotgun thing. The Earthworks Ethos I’m using is a condenser mic, and it handled it beautifully! You got me curious..How is your setup? Is your room treated?! Do you like to use it like a dynamic or is it boomed out of your shot? Just like to hear what situations, gear combinations create high. Noise floors in any mic for future Q&A’s that may come up about combining those two together. 👍🏻 thanks for the info. 😁

[@diagnoseddad]

Great video. I have a similar set up. SM7B Vocaster 2 and a Sony ZVE10. I’m utilising the camera output on the vocaster into the mic input on camera but what record level should I have the camera on?

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

I set mine to 4, and boost it in post if needed.

[@diagnoseddad]

@@levelupwithmikenewman thank you. Appreciate this. I’m guessing it’s a bit of trial and error matching up the right volumes?

[@diagnoseddad]

@@levelupwithmikenewman I played around and set camera at 7 and it’s hitting around -18 to -20. Any lower and just not load enough for me. There’s also a default, streaming and camera auto gain function in settings on Vocaster hub. I’ve selected camera and seems to boost slightly. Not sure if you were aware of that function or if it’s actually worth using.

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

@@diagnoseddad I have always used 4-7 on camera for lavalieres and shotguns. I always go low and boost in post for that setup. But I am still trying to dial it in with Vocaster though.

[@diagnoseddad]

@@levelupwithmikenewman what numbers are you hitting when camera is as low as possible? I can’t seem to get close to the sweet spot of -12 to -18 around half way on camera unless I crank up the gain on Vocaster resulting on n clipping or increasing the camera volume to 12-15 on the zve10. Any more advice gratefully appreciated.

[@althebeastly]

Is there noise supression built in? Or is it possible to add in noise supression vst's for live streaming?for noisy households

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

There isn’t a button on the interface itself, or in the Hub software. When I need quality noise suppression I use the Noise suppression filter in OBS. It does an amazing job

[@GoldenKnight702]

I saw that and scooped it asap. I have the 2i2 4th gen but for $100? Why not?! Which would you recommend for a talking head KZbin channel?? Thanks 😊

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Honestly I would use the Vocaster. The Vocaster Hub is a great app that allows to process your sound to your likeing before you ever get to the editing floor. Eliminates a step in your workflow, and gives you an easier way to control your audio by seeing more visually. Also allows you to connect the interface directly to your camera. This allows you to send your audio straight to the camera and have both your audio and video together without having to worry about computer issues compromising video/audio performance, and be able to record taking head shots wherever you want, inside your studio or on location somewhere else for unique videos! 👍🏻

[@GoldenKnight702]

@@levelupwithmikenewman thank you very much! 😎🥂

[@BacktotheRetroReview]

Literally bought this a couple weeks ago on Amazon for 150.... always happens

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Oh no!! 😬

[@michaelmarcano9200]

I'm debating between this, the el gato wave xlr (for the software), or the Scarlet 2i2 3rd or 4th gen. I just bought an SM7B, do you have any suggestions brother? Can I just get away with an MVX2u? Too many options, I'm confused!

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Those are all good options. The software is awesome for the wave. I am eyeballing it myself. Not to review, but to get and just use for myself. For the Sm7B, it is VERY awesome mic that is high maintenance, meaning it NEEDS EQ, you can’t just plug it in and use it out of the box. For that reason, I would get the Vocaster over all of the these. It will give you the easiest time dialing your SM7b for a good sound, easy to learn how to use, and you can use the Vocaster to send audio directly into your camera if you wanted to make that part of making videos easier. I have all of those, and I use the Vocaster ALL THE TIME, the others I use occasionally for a specific job. The Vocaster can all the jobs and do them so well!!

[@michaelmarcano9200]

@@levelupwithmikenewman You're the best, thank you bro!

[@michaelmarcano9200]

@@levelupwithmikenewman Quick question is the Rode Duo or Streamer x worth the extra cost? Anything you suggest as a step up from the vocaster? Or is the Vocaster still your go to? If so I'm ordering one today! Thank you!

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

@@michaelmarcano9200 I have both, I use my Vocasters for my live stream podcasts. simple to use. easy to dial in your gain with auto gain. I use my Rodecaster Duo for everything else including video reviews because you can do so much more. You can’t beat the price of the Vocaster though, and the Rodecaster is awesome, but the price tag isn’t. I’m still hesitant to use the Streamer X. I see and hear many creators struggle with them in their setups. Not sure I am ready to trust it yet as far as plug it in and know your gear will cooperate! Lol

[@michaelmarcano9200]

@@levelupwithmikenewman Man I really appreciate you!

[@annebokma4637]

That is expensive, I just bought two twos. One just the interface for €69 and the studio package for €99. Both prices including 21% sales tax 😂 at Thomann

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

21% Sales tax??? YIKES!!! I don’t have sales tax where I live. That has got to be rough buying anything with prices so high lately

[@annebokma4637]

@@levelupwithmikenewman it doesn't help, but I get it back because I registered a business.. so I got them even cheaper 😁

[@peternapoliello2490]

No recording function on the app. Dealbreaker even at the discount price.

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

That is a real bummer no doubt for some. My Rodecaster Duo is my go to for direct recording, but for my workflow, I always record in OBS for the awesome noise suppression filter it has, and record directly into my camera as well via the 3.5mm camera output. I still wish it had a micro SD card slot for direct recording. That would definitely put this it in the elite Tier for me. Still my personal favorite for live-streaming because it does offer two ways to record audio in case one fails! Using that camera output to run a cable to your camera (or your smart phone with the right adapter cable!) thanks for bringing that up. It is definitely something to take into account! for many - $99 is a HUGE investment if it doesn’t suit a specific need of a creator. 😁

[@peternapoliello2490]

@@levelupwithmikenewman great review regardless. I will subscribe to your channel and I will also buy one considering it was 299.00 upon release. Best to you and again thanks!