The BEST Streaming and Gaming Microphones in 2021

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  • Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
  • Review of The "BEST" Microphones for gaming, streaming, meetings and much more!
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    - US Links:
    Blue Yeti X - amzn.to/3dWoQ0s
    Elgato Wave 3 - amzn.to/3xn2Bsi
    HyperX Quad Cast - amzn.to/3jSQG1y
    Epos B20 - amzn.to/3ARrz5o
    - UK Links:
    Blue Yeti X - amzn.to/3qS53EQ
    Elgato Wave 3 - amzn.to/2TM5hRC
    HyperX Quad Cast - amzn.to/3hoDAY4
    Epos B20 - amzn.to/3xqhPgk
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    Blue Yeti X - amzn.to/2UvYmMH
    Elgato Wave 3 - amzn.to/3yEBtoL
    HyperX Quad Cast - amzn.to/3yvuGxI
    Epos B20 - amzn.to/3dTzXre
    MIC STANDS
    My desk top mic stand - amzn.to/3dYvnYv
    Budget arm stand - amzn.to/3hLYqjj
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    TIMESTAMPS
    Intro 00:00
    HyperX Quad Cast - 01:31
    Epos B20 - 05:53
    Elgato Wave 3 - 09:50
    Blue Yeti X - 15:41
    Conclusion - 20:22
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  • @chrisdornbush6056
    @chrisdornbush6056 2 роки тому +20

    Just wanted to say a big thank you for the reviews, I purchased the Elgato Wave 3 based on your review and am super happy with it! :) Thankfully I was able to purchase it fully confident in the product ahead of time due to your thorough review :)

  • @HydroSheep
    @HydroSheep 3 роки тому +86

    hey techne, if you happen to read this comment this just know that it's completely fine to take as much time as you want off youtube, dont stress about the channel much, we all wish you and your family well!

  • @thedaveofspades2043
    @thedaveofspades2043 2 роки тому +1

    awesome review thanks. probably gonna try that wave 3 just for elgato suite features.

  • @just_matt3937
    @just_matt3937 3 роки тому +90

    The Quad Cast sounds the crispiest and has the best selection of features in my opinion. For future mic comparison videos, I think it wouldn't be a bad idea to do a pop test (say a sentence with a lot of p's to see how well the mic handles it). Love the video and I hope your son is doing better. I'm keeping him in my prayers.

    • @blocinmotion
      @blocinmotion 2 роки тому +9

      Peter Piper picked a pack of pickled peppers.

    • @johnnynighthawk156
      @johnnynighthawk156 2 роки тому +1

      Prob the reason why most streamers use it. And it does sound amazing. Always available and can get it on SRP and some small price drops frequently.

    • @dylanh.3793
      @dylanh.3793 2 роки тому +3

      @@johnnynighthawk156 lotta streamers are sponsored by HX which is why they use it.

    • @kabloom6776
      @kabloom6776 2 роки тому +11

      Wow. I thought the Quadcast sounded the worst lol. I guess everyone hears audio differently.

    • @just_matt3937
      @just_matt3937 2 роки тому

      @@kabloom6776 yep. A strange world we live in lol

  • @m.hreels9822
    @m.hreels9822 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for sharing about your table top mic stand. I’ve been trying to find something like that instead of a boom arm!!! Thank you so much!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @nixxyedits
    @nixxyedits 3 роки тому

    That’s so cool!! I can just view the products with one click! Keep it up!

  • @TheJeremyPlayGames
    @TheJeremyPlayGames 2 роки тому +1

    I bought the Quadcast S last week and I am in love with it. It sounds soooo nice in my streams :)

  • @FloatingSunfish
    @FloatingSunfish 3 роки тому +8

    Hope your son gets well soon! 🙏
    Also, love your content! ☺️❤️

  • @armieeel
    @armieeel 3 роки тому +2

    Great vid as always. Btw, I just realised your sub count is near 200k now ❤️ Been here since 30k-40k so keep up your quality and honest reviews. Fast recovery to your son. Godbless 🙏

  • @diogo2t06
    @diogo2t06 3 роки тому

    Great video, thanks and congratulations, and good recovery for your son

  • @dossprod
    @dossprod 3 роки тому +2

    not gonna lie techne you got me coming back man appreciate the content

  • @MrGhostYT_
    @MrGhostYT_ 3 роки тому +4

    Hope your son's feeling better man. Nice video as well ;)

  • @PoloDavey
    @PoloDavey 2 роки тому

    For real man I always trust your channel for this stuff

  • @Joeker8171
    @Joeker8171 3 роки тому

    Awesome review. I was going to ask you your favorite out of them all.

  • @KamiKaZeJeremy
    @KamiKaZeJeremy 2 роки тому

    thanks for this amazing review, I'm getting the El Gato one thanks for convince me 🎙️👌🏾

  • @aethersong_
    @aethersong_ 3 роки тому +5

    Hey , hope your son feeling better , you and little men deserve the best !

  • @toney_1239
    @toney_1239 3 роки тому +3

    Amazing video. You wayyy too entertaining and informative, take a break for your fam, we will wait for an great comeback 💪💪💪🔥🔥🔥

  • @whizplays8142
    @whizplays8142 3 роки тому

    Was looking at mics to buy thanks techne

  • @imKhokie
    @imKhokie 3 роки тому +3

    Didn't realize you did Techne Talks with different mics, that's an awesome idea. I've tried the quadcast S and the wave3, both of which I love, but I gotta check out these other two !

    • @stiventalberg1521
      @stiventalberg1521 2 роки тому

      whats better? wave 3 or quadcast?

    • @imKhokie
      @imKhokie 2 роки тому +1

      @@stiventalberg1521 The software on the wave 3 makes it my preference personally - but out of the box the quadcast was better for me. Both very good mics, but the quadcast out of the box felt more natural / more warmth to my voice.
      Hope it helps, you will be happy with either mic I'm sure !

  • @CaptainFlips
    @CaptainFlips 3 роки тому +18

    Keep in mind that the Elgato Wave is also a physical mixer. In the software you can set up different channels and separately control volume to the stream, to you and exactly what's included in that audio channel. I personally have one and absolutely love it! The knob, the mute button, the look, the customizability and the build all just make this an amazing microphone.

    • @Chosen121580
      @Chosen121580 Рік тому +2

      The Elgato Wave is not a physical mixer. All of the mixing is done via software.

    • @CaptainFlips
      @CaptainFlips Рік тому +1

      @@Chosen121580 the channels are first sent to the mic before they go back to the computer. Wouldn't make sense if it was purely virtual

    • @Chosen121580
      @Chosen121580 Рік тому +2

      @@CaptainFlips you are not right. It is purely software.

  • @livinwithcovid1845
    @livinwithcovid1845 3 роки тому

    Hope your son gets better. Great Reviews once again. 👍🎙

  • @yodaddykiyoshi4557
    @yodaddykiyoshi4557 3 роки тому +5

    Can you do this but with more budget friendly mics? I enjoy the videos btw.

  • @cartiacc9786
    @cartiacc9786 2 роки тому

    Hey man! MY curiosity is if you can upload a picture of your suggested settings from within the G Hub app or what settings you used for the video on the Yeti Pro X!

  • @Saintnextup
    @Saintnextup 3 роки тому +1

    Best tech reviewer!!!

  • @KizuBurn
    @KizuBurn 3 роки тому +5

    You should cover shure mv7. Pretty good for the price!

  • @zeo_here
    @zeo_here 3 роки тому

    Great video hope Techne Jr is doing good

  • @reapingsalvation7353
    @reapingsalvation7353 2 роки тому +7

    For me it has to be the Hyper X Quadcast surprisingly.

  • @1CE1CE
    @1CE1CE 2 роки тому +2

    I bought the yeti X WOWC bc it was on sale.. I personally believe the wave 3 sounds better. I’m really thinking about taking it back and buying that one.

  • @gam2nA
    @gam2nA 3 роки тому +2

    Just want to say that the ones you checked that of the elgato wave mic combos was the wave 1

  • @fauxnem
    @fauxnem 3 роки тому +6

    its between the hyperx and el gato for me tbh. I like the rgb on the hyper but the customization with the wave 3 sound awesome

  • @cesarango01
    @cesarango01 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video. I have a sound blaster sound card. I would like have control over audio input and output. Which one of these mikes have the basic microphone input plug and /or sofware for sound? Thanks again.

  • @davidcole2337
    @davidcole2337 3 роки тому +1

    Don't think you can go wrong with any of these. Just depends on your Preference. My son uses the Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ for $150.00. And it works very good.

  • @Tamarin1
    @Tamarin1 3 роки тому

    Hope you're sons doing better man. We l wish you and you're family the best of luck, have a great day!

  • @pdubjank7454
    @pdubjank7454 2 роки тому

    Man u need to review the Jlab go, 50 dollar mic and its damn good.

  • @Y.A.A.E.G._Games
    @Y.A.A.E.G._Games 2 роки тому

    I just went out and bought an audio interface and condenser mic! 🔥

  • @somebody1557
    @somebody1557 3 роки тому

    Techne I was wondering if you could review the sk61 60 percent keyboard with gateron optical reds bc i think it’s the best for its price point thank you!!!

  • @ethanshiu6906
    @ethanshiu6906 2 роки тому +1

    can you do a best iem for gaming video?

  • @John-sn4hl
    @John-sn4hl 3 роки тому +1

    Would love to see the Razer mic, Shure, and the cheap Fifone compared to these.

  • @rco...2447
    @rco...2447 2 роки тому +2

    not in my price range but thank u for telling us the range before i watch a 20 min video like all the other vids haha subbed and liked

    • @TheTechne
      @TheTechne  2 роки тому +1

      I will have a video for you next week :)

    • @rco...2447
      @rco...2447 2 роки тому

      @@TheTechne ooh I’ll watch that

  • @maximef1
    @maximef1 2 роки тому

    Odd question here, but with the headphone jack, is it good quality? Should I plug my headphone through the microphones or directly through the computer?
    Mostly Blue Yeti X and Elgato Wave 3?

  • @skandz6110
    @skandz6110 3 роки тому

    I got the fifine k669B its really good with voicemod software

  • @memistic2536
    @memistic2536 3 роки тому

    Quadcast sounds best to my ears

  • @nerfmatt_
    @nerfmatt_ 3 роки тому

    You should do the budget mics now

  • @zolo400
    @zolo400 2 роки тому +2

    I feel like the mic stand on the Epos B20 would be amazing for the Fifine K658 if you didnt want to use a boom arm. Anyone know if you can find one similar to it?

  • @baby_sweal4072
    @baby_sweal4072 3 роки тому

    Jezus Christ almost 200k! I remember commenting not waking up till you hit 100k man I overslept aha!

  • @victorlopez3490
    @victorlopez3490 Рік тому

    Hello there , I want to start streaming on twitch but I’m not sure on what mic to get , I don’t understand the software some have and pros for getting more expensive mic?

  • @enajarro21
    @enajarro21 7 місяців тому

    Did you ever do review on nano from yeti

  • @geromeconsorte5123
    @geromeconsorte5123 3 роки тому

    best channel ever!

  • @yotto6364
    @yotto6364 2 роки тому

    What program do you use to see your voice volume on each microphones?

  • @Madzzy
    @Madzzy 11 місяців тому

    i had a regular blue yeti for like 6 years i think? and it worked great up until the last couple of weeks, but the most annoying thing about the yeti is the static and trying to get rid of it, especially over time

  • @jeongyunho
    @jeongyunho 2 роки тому +1

    I literally dont know which one to buy. I need it for gaming streams on twitch and I was between the blue yeti x and the hyperx quadcast s. I was sure I wanted the blue yeti and I came here and listened to hyper x and liked it better . I dont care about rgb , I dont care about the touch and mute button, I dont care about the price or if the pop filter is included or not . I want a crystal clear sound of my voice . Which one do I buy? :/ between these 2 only

  • @saqlainsattar6719
    @saqlainsattar6719 3 роки тому

    Hey Techne I was wondering if you could check out the RØDE Podmic it’s a $100 XLR mic and see your recommendation coz every product I’ve used which you’ve reviewed it’s all spot on to ur reviews

    • @luk7n
      @luk7n 3 роки тому +1

      Yes, prepare some 100$ for cheap interface and another 100$ for preamp, because this thing is hungry, -57dB sensitivity, it´s 2 dB less than SM7B

    • @saqlainsattar6719
      @saqlainsattar6719 3 роки тому

      @@luk7n Thanks for the recommendation rly appreciate it but I’m just getting into XLR mics and I have only $250 to spend so I decided on a Rode Podmic and a tonor t20 mic arm what interface do u recommend

  • @airbornez602
    @airbornez602 2 роки тому

    Can you please review the fantech Helios xd3

  • @chriskalou3466
    @chriskalou3466 3 роки тому +1

    I've tried both the blue yeti x and the regular one and honestly I think the regular one is better because the sound almost comes out to the same. Both Mics have the incredible software. And, I just think it's the size that is different. Sure the yeti x will be better just in general but I'd rather just go out and save the 40 bucks and get a few accessories for the regular one and bam, both mics sound the same. That's just my opinion on them while I had tried them both out like a month ago.

  • @Centorior
    @Centorior 2 роки тому

    Dude the bundle prices you shown from Amazon during the 13th minute are for Wave 1, not Wave 3.

  • @Pete779
    @Pete779 3 роки тому

    I saw your Instagram post, god bless your son

  • @Sharpypus
    @Sharpypus 6 місяців тому

    I know this is an old video, but was using it to review the mics. I went with the Elgato Wave3 just because of its ability to load .VST plugins directly into the mic using the Elgato software, making it so that you can use your mic with all the great plugins on work calls, discord, streaming, etc - it's just that ease of access that means I can sound crisp, clear across all my calls without needing to adjust settings in each app.

  • @ahdhae1141
    @ahdhae1141 3 роки тому +1

    Wave microphone have the software that makes it like a go xlr

  • @luk7n
    @luk7n 3 роки тому +1

    But the Epos sounds nicest to me, present and neutral, they are ex Sennheiser so I think they kinda know what they are doing. But the stand is stupid. Either way, these are condenser microphones and you can´t just make it heavier to pick up less noise, while it´s sitting on your table flat. Every microphone needs to have shockmount, also pop filter, and even so you should not have it further away, because the more gain you put into it, the more noise it would pick, so keep it close to your mouth, 15 inches is the right spot, around 8 inches is when you want to get the proximity effect.

  • @jamietheunordinary3873
    @jamietheunordinary3873 2 роки тому

    the mute button on the quad cast sold me for some reason. It just makes it seem better than the others.

  • @Murray692
    @Murray692 3 роки тому +1

    The comparison of prices with the pop filter was the Wave 1 not the Wave 3!

  • @ronasanz166
    @ronasanz166 2 роки тому

    It’s actually the sound off the finger taps, which the mic also receives. Not the vibration alone.

  • @edwardnash1404
    @edwardnash1404 2 роки тому

    did you have any issues with the EPOS b20 buzzing and making a static sound?

  • @wannistelrooy
    @wannistelrooy Рік тому

    So which one is better for gaming without the headset?

  • @jawad-_-1173
    @jawad-_-1173 3 роки тому

    Hello mr techne i want to buy a Headset so what is better coller master mh751 or mh630 pleas tell me

  • @darkwingshadow5496
    @darkwingshadow5496 3 роки тому +133

    How’s your son feeling brother? Any better?

    • @TheTechne
      @TheTechne  3 роки тому +120

      Much better man. A few changes, and things to learn. Thanks for asking

    • @iroh8886
      @iroh8886 3 роки тому +18

      @@TheTechne glad to hear it. I hope that you can figure all of it out. Best of luck ❤️

    • @Deinobi
      @Deinobi 3 роки тому +3

      @@TheTechne good to hear! We wish him well❤️

    • @saqlainsattar6719
      @saqlainsattar6719 3 роки тому +5

      @@TheTechne TAKE CARE OF OUR MAIN MAN ❤️

    • @inasushi1523
      @inasushi1523 3 роки тому

      Darkwing Shadow gonna remember that name as a wholesome legens

  • @just-inedc2381
    @just-inedc2381 Місяць тому

    I know this is an older video but I’m trying to find out if I can use the elgato wave 3 on my ps5 at same time as wireless headset like steelseries nova pro?

  • @SimplyWisteria
    @SimplyWisteria 2 місяці тому

    What should I get epos b20, Elgato wave 1, or yeti x / yeti for 50

  • @mateorowe4468
    @mateorowe4468 2 роки тому +1

    At the beginning of the video, he shows the desktop mount and says all of the mics work with the mount. Is that 100% true? I wanna be extra sure before I buy it.

  • @fullblowngamer
    @fullblowngamer Рік тому

    Im just a regular ps5 Console player out of the 3 mics ; wave 3, blue yeti x, or hyper x
    Which microphone sounds full
    And amazing ¿ There has to be 1 out of the 3 that just clearly out Performs the other in regards to sound quality . Can any one answer my question !! Lol thanks

  • @hellfire_rxse7512
    @hellfire_rxse7512 3 роки тому

    is the tonor tc777 good? i have one and i like it, but i wanted someone else’s opinion

  • @bretts7037
    @bretts7037 2 роки тому

    You're talking about the Wave 3 and all those prices you were looking at were the Wave 1

  • @hcherair
    @hcherair 2 роки тому

    Does the stands are fine with the Elgato one?

  • @SRILATHA360
    @SRILATHA360 3 роки тому +1

    Hey what about Shure sm7b??? Can I know about it?

  • @erikjoyner7767
    @erikjoyner7767 2 роки тому

    If I run a sennheiser gsx 1000 dac/amp would I plug the desk mic into that or my pc tower?

  • @Presazor
    @Presazor 2 роки тому

    Whats a good budget headset besides blackshark, cuz my headset just broke ;(

  • @yanceeyt9037
    @yanceeyt9037 2 роки тому +2

    For me I think the elgato wave 3 is the best one

  • @Meczox
    @Meczox 2 роки тому

    You should do a budget mic for people starting out for example stuff like Maono Pm421 or Fifine and Tonor Q because most people can't afford expensive ones at the start

    • @TheTechne
      @TheTechne  2 роки тому +2

      coming in a very soon vid :)

    • @Meczox
      @Meczox 2 роки тому

      @@TheTechne oooooo

  • @thesneakerchamp23
    @thesneakerchamp23 3 роки тому +4

    The Elgato Wave 1 is $159 w/Pop Filter. The Wave 3 is $185 w/Pop Filter.

  • @cryptoconscious
    @cryptoconscious 2 роки тому

    This Yeti X sounds way better than mine from plug and play

  • @arturflorowski9113
    @arturflorowski9113 2 роки тому

    what was that small mic stand used in the early part of the vid

  • @hikemoreh96pro
    @hikemoreh96pro 2 роки тому

    thanks

  • @Banrai
    @Banrai 2 роки тому

    Does anyone have a link to the microphone stand that was shown in the video? It isn't in the links in the description!

  • @K-----
    @K----- 3 роки тому +7

    Honestly, I feel like the Hyper X would be my pick. I just wish you could change the lighting to not be so obvious. Even like a small LED in the X logo would be nice to move the mute/unmute light to be not so prominent.
    As for sound, I think all of them except for the Epos I would be happy with. For me the Epos should be a max of $130-40 just to get me to look at it. Especially when all of the others are doing what they do for around that price.

    • @luk7n
      @luk7n 3 роки тому +1

      With all of these, you would get terrible background noise, rather buy a dynamic

    • @K-----
      @K----- 3 роки тому +2

      Did you mean to respond to me?

  • @rem5913
    @rem5913 3 роки тому

    I want an endgame mouse that’s small and lightweight for under 100 dollars I looked into the hati s and the hk gaming Sirius m because it’s close to final mouse

  • @BennieDuck
    @BennieDuck 3 роки тому +2

    I'm still rocking the AT2020USB+ sheeeesh

    • @dimebag-075
      @dimebag-075 3 роки тому

      nobody says sheeeeesh anymore

    • @BennieDuck
      @BennieDuck 3 роки тому

      @@dimebag-075 who cares lol i still say it. I swear that was only like 2 weeks ago at most.

  • @ronnieryanpc
    @ronnieryanpc 3 роки тому

    Did the Rode NT USB mini not make it?

  • @thedrowned5066
    @thedrowned5066 2 роки тому

    The dots on the Hyperx Quadcast are only to SHOW which direction is LOUDER and which is SOFTER. ....

  • @neiraxx
    @neiraxx 2 роки тому +2

    i think that Quad Cast is the best. it's the cheapest, has great variety of features, nice sound and aesthetics

  • @tonyramirez1112
    @tonyramirez1112 3 роки тому

    Does anybody know of a good 3.5 mic under 60? Have a usb mic but doesn’t have a mute button and would rather plug it into my DAC (sound blasterX G6)

  • @fullcircle6107
    @fullcircle6107 3 роки тому

    Can you switch the RGB off??

  • @tectonicimp7801
    @tectonicimp7801 3 роки тому

    The combos on Amazon were for the wave 1 not the wave 3

  • @ZWGamemasterGame
    @ZWGamemasterGame 2 роки тому

    I am still using my blue ice for streaming and recording on my PS4 and it is about to fall apart. Looking for a new mic and i am going towards the blue yeti, but should i get the blue yeti or the blue yeti X?

    • @zemotika
      @zemotika 2 роки тому +1

      Don’t get a yeti! Lol which did you end up going for??? The el gato wave or quad Cast are a lot better imo!

    • @ZWGamemasterGame
      @ZWGamemasterGame 2 роки тому

      @@zemotika i got the Blue Yeti X and happy with it. Got i for a great price.

  • @SmurfIsPeak
    @SmurfIsPeak Рік тому +1

    I got lucky and got my hyperx quad cast on sale for 88 usd

  • @kaiquemartins9505
    @kaiquemartins9505 3 роки тому

    I have the quadcast S but i can't config it right on discord, it records all the house, and because of that people get mad on discord because of it, didn't found any good video helping online

  • @pandadudegaming_yt1655
    @pandadudegaming_yt1655 3 роки тому +1

    SteelSeries 9p or A40

  • @dj.excess
    @dj.excess 2 роки тому

    I swear you have awesome reviews!!! I purchased the Virtuoso XT couple months ago because of your review, and now im between the hyper X S and the elgato wave 3. I already have the elgato wave arm, so maybe i go with the mic too. But i love me some RGB and they hyperX has it. Keep it up man!!!

    • @Po7ent
      @Po7ent 2 роки тому

      What you go with

    • @dj.excess
      @dj.excess 2 роки тому +1

      @@Po7ent had the elgato, and ended up returning it for ther Hyper X Quadcast RGB

    • @1DeerBra
      @1DeerBra Рік тому

      @@dj.excess why return it?

    • @dj.excess
      @dj.excess Рік тому

      @@1DeerBra just wanted RGB. To me they both sounded the same.

    • @user-tv3bu5ms6s
      @user-tv3bu5ms6s 4 місяці тому

      So do you suggest me to buy hyper quadcast s?

  • @tobi_60
    @tobi_60 2 роки тому

    Can you make best mic under 100 dollars for gaming and streaming for game like csgo i want to buy a mic for clear conversation

  • @jessirose
    @jessirose 2 роки тому

    I'm set on either the yeti x or the quadcast

    • @zemotika
      @zemotika 2 роки тому +1

      Don’t get the yeti… opt for the quad cast or el gato wave !

  • @sadrarahmanian3749
    @sadrarahmanian3749 3 роки тому

    i actually like elgato more than others