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How does the Neve Portico 5017 Sound? Awesome. This "mobile" preamp has a ton of gain, a silk circuit to add some coloration, a high pass filter, a compressor with a 2:1 ratio, a noise floor is better than -127dBA, and a D.I. section. This thing is awesome, but the control over the features is pretty limited and at $1400 it's a pretty penny. Buy the Daking Mic Pre One (Affiliate Links) Amazon: htt...

Video & HQ Audio: https://podcastage.com/rev/movemic Curtis' Review w/ Distance Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruRHrIGvHXU Today I review Shure's new fully wireless consumer lav system, the Movemic. This has a tiny transmitter with a bulit in mic that offers a smoother and less bright sound compared to it's competitors. It also offers real time processing to add noise reduction, high pa...

Video: https://youtu.be/t8X-Is7naeU Today i review the Warm Audio WA251, a clone of the legendary Telefunken ELAM 251. This is a slightly V-shaped sounding microphone with a bump in the bass and low mids and a lift in the treble and air. It offers a relatively smooth sound character and a low noise for a tube mic of 12dBA. RECORDING SETTINGS: Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen Conversion:...

Video: https://youtu.be/jC3N_hNk7hE Today I review the Neumann BCM104, a broadcaster condenser. I compare this mic to the Shure SM7b, Electro Voice RE20, Neumann TLM103, Neumann U87 Ai, and a bunch more mics so you can hear how it compares to the other available options. RECORDING SETTINGS: Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz Gain: ~12:30 Boosted in Post: +6dB SP...

Video & HQ Audio:  https://podcastage.com/rev/v3mini Today I review the Razer Seiren V3 Mini. This is similar to the original Seiren Mini, but with the addition of a capacitive mute button and improved conversion up to 24-bit 96kHz. The sound is slightly V-shaped with a bit of bass/low mid support, and a very exagerated treble region which leads to the mids sounding recessed and non-domin...

I receive questions about upgrading mics because they are distorting, but in most cases they just aren't set up properly. In this video I demonstrate the setup process with OBS but these procedures are transferable to any Digital Audio Workstation that you use. 00:00 - It's NOT The Mic, It's YOU 00:21 - Using a Cheap Mic & Free Filters 00:36 - Step 1: Set Your Input Level Properly 01:49 - Step...

Video: https://youtu.be/OPKB1qE1A2c Does an $800 Made in the USA preamp perform well? It has 70dB of gain, a variable high pass filter, a noise floor comparable to interfaces that have an EIN of ~ -127dBA, and it's built like a tank. It performs very well, but is it worth it for the price? Buy the Daking Mic Pre One (Affiliate Links) Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/micpreone   Buy the F...

HQ Audio Of Review:  https://podcastage.com/rev/se8 Additional Electric Guitar Demos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yv6d_6o_Bv0 Today i review the sE Electronics sE8, a small diaphragrm condenser which offers a natural sound profile with a supportive low-end open and neutral mids and a slight lift in the treble but overall a very well handled upper frequency range. The mic also has a max SP...

Electric Guitar Demo: https://youtu.be/UoulvIXdbVA Today i review the JZ Mics Vintage 67, a mic that based on it's name is going for the U67 sound at 1/6th the price. It is very bare bones with a single polar pattern, no pad, and no filters, but it does offer a low self noise of 6dBA. RECORDING SETTINGS: Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz Gain: ~1:30 Boosted in...

Video & HQ Audio:  https://podcastage.com/rev/yetiorb Logitech G Hub Software Walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lLUNa2hDDA Additional Guitar Tests: https://youtu.be/qCp5jUEPBiE Today I review the Logitech Yeti Orb, the spiritual successor to the Blue Snowall. It offers more of a mid forward sound as well as processing via the Logitech G-Hub Software (in theory). The threading...

In today's Q&A episode, I answer questions about choosing one microphone for everything, how to get rid of white noise from recordings and streams, why people don't talk about hiss with dynamic mics, how I feel about not using all of my equipment, microphones I regret buying, and some dream mics. Q&A-001: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgJGYWSNuLQ 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - One Microphone For...

Video: https://youtu.be/jPdlS-HmmXE HQ Audio Of Review:  https://podcastage.com/rev/ntk Electric Guitar Demo: https://podcastage.com/rev/ntkdemo Today i review the Rode NTK, a relatively affordable tube microphone which offers a very clear sound. This is pretty bare bones with a single polar pattern, no high pass filters, and no pads. However, it offers a low self noise of 12dBa, and a max SP...

The RODE-NTK is a tube mic from Rode, and this is just a supplemental demo on electric guita to accompany the full review of the RODE NTK on the main Podcastage Channel. Buy the Rode NTK (affiliate links) Amazon:  https://geni.us/rodentk Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rodentk B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/48W4lvC As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 00:00 - Distorted Pop...

HQ Audio Of Review:  https://podcastage.com/rev/tubemp Video: https://youtu.be/8Tn5jGhivuI Is a budget tube preamp any good? In todays video I test, demo, and review the Art Tube MP. This preamp has a +60dB gain preamp with a quoted EIN of -129dBu, and +10dB boost on the output stage. The only other feature it offers is the ability to invert your phase. Buy the Art Tube MP (Affiliate Links) A...

Video & HQ Audio: https://podcastage.com/rev/ecmlv1 Today I review a $30 lavalier microphone from Sony. This is very similar to their older ECM-CS3, but it sounds a bit brighter. It is a stereo lav mic, it has a pretty healthy sensitivity, it does pick up a little bit of room tone, but the top end boost gives it clarity even while clipped to the collar of your shirt. The build quality leaves a...

Video & HQ Audio: https://podcastage.com/rev/solocast Today I review the HyperX Solocast, a budget USB microphone. This is a barebones offering with no headphone jack and no software, but it is plug and play and it has a mute button. The converters have been upgraded from the Quadcast to 24-bit/96khz, and the threading on body is 5/8" or 3/8". Buy the HyperX Solocast (Affiliate Link) Amazon: h...

Video: https://youtu.be/Vn4wl-V8EUk Today we discuss my favorite audio gear of 2023. I limit the selections to a Top 3 which made it very difficult, but I share my favorite microphone that I reviewed this year, my favorite audio interface / preamp I reviewed, and my favorite new production gear that I use in my studio. I would love to hear what your favorite gear of the year is. As an affiliate I...

In today's Q&A episode, I answer questions about moving away from reviewing audio gear to focus on non-audio gear, removing reverb and noise from recordings made in an untreated room, microphones for ghost hunting, why I'm not a full time mic reviewer, how many mics I have, and how I'm doing. Tips for a Better Vocal Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty8YLqOmbV4 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - R...

This is my 2023 audio gear gift guide for those that are looking for gifts for the audio lovers in their life. The gifts range from $10 up to $250 and include mics, interfaces, cables, and some accessories that are useful in the studio. 2022 Gift Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGZzuRIfGDE 2020 Gift guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct7fIQ_hWeI Below links are Affiliate links. As an af...

Video: https://youtu.be/AjGD6KPWVBA Software Walkthrough: https://youtu.be/Emx_umPGOpw Today I walkthrough, explain, test and review the new Focusirte Scarlett 2i2 4th gen. I compare it to the 2i2 3rd gen, test the preamps with the SM7b, demo the D.I. Instrument inputs, test the line level input capability and demo the new Air Circuit. Buy the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen (Affiliate Links) Amazo...

HQ Audio Of Review:  https://podcastage.com/rev/ksm313 Video: https://youtu.be/mXSE56y3aHs Today i review the Shure KSM313/NE a figure-8 ribbon mic which offers a standard ribbon sound as well as a brighter ribbon sound depending on the side of the mic you use. It still has a full low end without being overpowering, a neutral mid section and a rolled off air frequency. RECORDING SETTINGS: Int...

Video: https://youtu.be/TrKg-189ifE Today I walkthrough, explain, test and review the relatively affordable tube microphone preamp; the Presonus TubePre V2. With this preamp you're getting +65dB of gain with a quoted EIN of -131dBu A-Weighted which is pretty darn good. You're also getting a drive dial which allows you to full on distort your audio input which can be incredibly fun. Buy the Presonu...

Video Of Review: https://podcastage.com/rev/Lct840 Today i review the Lewitt LCT840, a multi-pattern tube condenser mic that offers 5 great sounding polar patterns, two pads, and two high pass filters. I hear more mids than other lewitt mics with a slightly different top end which isn't overly bright in the treble, but it offers a really nice upper treble and air region which maintains a smooth so...

Video & Audio Of Review: https://podcastage.com/rev/hemisphere Full Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m4FkPS9RgE Buy the Universal Audio SD1 (Affiliate Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/uasd1 Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/sd1 As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Plugin Walkthrough 03:02 - Mic Model Demos 06:04 - Models vs. Real Deal Comparison 08:57...

Video of Review: https://podcastage.com/rev/ksm141 Today i review the Shure KSM141, a small diaphragm condenser which offers a controlled low end, a neutral mid section, and a slightly bright treble region. This mic offers two very useful polar patterns and useful high pass filters as well as a max SPL of 164dB. RECORDING SETTINGS: Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen Conversion: 24-bit / 4...