XLR Microphones are NOT better than USB Mics

[@Winamp_]

You have one of the best microphone comparisons on youtube honestly. Btw, I ended up buying a Maono AU-HD300T microphone yesterday, it's a USB/XLR. It's extremely solid build with all the extra stuff you need. Seems similar to the dynamic Samson Q2U microphone you use. Very low price which was really nice too.

[@bluecheckmiya]

I will say tho… the Q2U every time I hear a comparison I can hear the difference in the richness from the XLR

[@6891s]

ok but i want a cheap and really terrible mic can you recommend some?

[@haydenwayne637]

I have 2 Q2U and both are far noisier when connected over usb than xlr. Over usb one is noisier than the other while being nearly identical over xlr.

[@TheSocialGamer]

My favorite channel for mics, webcams and headsets 🖤 clearly speaking that I can understand.

[@4nyxy]

Yes, the sound of the Razer Elite was just really noisy and annoying.

[@j.b.5836]

So if my environment is quite noise , would you recommend an xlr microphone such as rode Podmic, elgato wave xlr and the accesories that an xlr required, or I would just go for an usb microphone such as hyperx quadcast s, blue yeti x?? The use is for streaming, podcast and job interviews considering I will be using the microphone with a windshield, boom arm(in the future) and I 'dig' into EQ settings, and gate ( idk what are those, but i am willing to learn) Cheers.

[@Tuckie]

Definitely opt for XLR If you have the budget. The main difference with the USB microphones you listed, especially the Blue Yeti, is that they have a high noise floor - buzzing noise. If you are going to be in a quiet environment as you say, then getting XLR is going to be much better overall. As for recommendations it depends on your budget. The rode podmic is a rather fine mic to go with, and a budget interface the Behringer U-Phoria UM2 is a pretty solid one for cheap. If you have more money though you could splurge on a Shure SM7B and shop around for a good interface. This video in particular mentions the Elgato Wave XLR interface seems good for the Shure SM7B. All in all, look around, listen to different sources to try feel a microphone out, and find one to your audio tastes. If you don't feel like messing with an XLR interface though, I'd recommend the RODE NT-USB+ as it seems to be the best USB microphone at the moment. Also consider getting a good boom arm for any mic you buy, because buying one that holds the adequate weight is very important. The Rode PSA1(+) boom arm is great for almost everything.

[@imniallg]

What you need more is a Dynamic Mic with a cardioid pattern and not a Condenser Mic with a cardioid pattern. For easy of use I would also go for a USB and/XLR if you want to future proof. If not, USB is perfect.

[@SWIMGEAR_BR]

Thnx Bro, Nice examples and analisys

[@boysaunders76]

man what setup are you running with that Elgato. that one def the best of those. Like you pointed out the Razor audio is greta except that background hiss. i was shocked to hear how bad the Shure Mv7 sounded. As i have ran a lot of Shure Mics for bands and they are decent usually. Not super high end but good upper middle.

[@KhalidBaz]

Can you recommend a good XLR device for Samson Q2U ? for podcasting purpose.

[@BadIntentStreamTechReviews]

I use the Elgato Wave XLR.

[@KhalidBaz]

@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews can you recommend something around 70 - 80 usd ?

[@BadIntentStreamTechReviews]

@@KhalidBaz I don't have any of the cheaper audio interfaces so I can't really speak on them. A channel named podcastage reviews them tho

[@KhalidBaz]

@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews Okay noted, many thanks.

[@KhalidBaz]

I bought the Samson Q2U previously, but the USB cable which came within the box is not working, So I need to buy another USB cable for the mice. Do you know from where I can get one?

[@BadIntentStreamTechReviews]

Amazon. It's a USB A to mini B cable.

[@KhalidBaz]

@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews thanks

[@KhalidBaz]

I bought a new cable and it didn't work either, When I connect the cable between my PC and the mic, there is no green light pup out from the Q2U, and I receive a message from windows that state "USB cable not detected" , I don't know if it's a problem with the mic or it's a software problem or there is a specific way to set up this kind of mics.

[@Jra362]

So would you say that a usb mic is good enough to record music?

[@BadIntentStreamTechReviews]

Yeah, there are a lot of good USB mics for music like the Blue Yeti.

[@chazzcollab]

Yes the hypemic is one of the best USB mics

[@LoveGuruGreg]

amazing job! Apprecaite you!

[@FriarPop]

Shure SM7B + Cloud lifter + GoXLR for the win if you got the $! Go with a Beacn setup if you want a top notch USB setup at a reasonable price.

[@BadIntentStreamTechReviews]

Ehh, the point of this video was really that you don't need to do that but ok.

[@dryelene]

@@BadIntentStreamTechReviewsexactly, what did they hope to accomplish with this comment? Lmao

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Beacn mics only work with PC computers. If your using Mac, the app software doesn’t work, and the mic itself doesn’t work itself without distorted audio half the time through macs. For podcasting, usb or xlr really doesn’t matter…over 90% won’t be able to tell the difference between a $30 fifine k669b usb mic and a $400 SM7B. it really stands out when you want to get pro-level audio, for voice over, vocal recordings, etc. it also helps to have an xlr to better tune the audio information your getting with room noise, sound treated rooms etc. the more you can fix in your audio in an interface like (Rodecaster pro series/mackie/Podtrak p8) the easier it is for your workflow. The more you can do to clean up your audio before it makes it to the device you’re recording on, the better and easier it is for you in post editing. XLR mics give you much easier tones to EQ than usb mics in general as well. But to echo his video, over 90% of listeners/viewers WILL NOT care about the mic you use if your audio in your content is coming from a $50 usb mic or $700 xlr setup for audio if your content is good and your audio isn’t a distraction. 👍🏻 it really comes down to what you want your workflow to be if you have to EQ and process your audio for your content.

[@TurboSpeedWiFi]

@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews Basically the quality of your sound is determined by the lowest quality component in your signal chain. A high quality XLR mic connected to a high quality mic preamp with a high quality digital to analog converter will sound best. A high quality USB mic will sound better than a low quality XLR Mic or a low quality digital to analog converter. However, most USB mics do not have as high of quality digital to analog converter as a stand alone preamp. 9/10 times separate components sound better. A boom box will rarely sound as good as a separate combination of input device, preamp, power amp, and speakers.

[@krazeytrucker]

GoXLR supplies more than enough power for the Shure SM7B. No need for a cloud lifter.

[@ImNotFlutters]

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