this is a review well done. Starts with recording right from the start of the video, shows it in different scenarios, tells about the red light, etc. Also you were honest and told us to dislike the video if we thought it sucked, ppl who say that are usually fucking cool. Thumbs up
This mic is great, the worst part about it is that it records INCREDIBLY LOW. Which is why you sounded the way you did, however if you record on audacity or any other audio software, it picks it up just fine.in my opinion, that's the only downfall. You sounded like you were talking through a straw.
You should create a list of recommended microphones that correspond with different prices. So for 15 bucks, you would list the best microphone for that price, then list the best microphone for $20, etc.
+Cardboard Box Someone just requested I do one like this, and I am doing a mic round up for under $40. I don't have enough in the same price range for this to work.
The biggest issue is this mic picks up EVERYTHING. Even using a controller 2 feet away and under a desk, it picks up every little click. It even picks up the cat eating 15 feet away. I run at just 5% gain and even then the clean up needed in audacity is significant. I use it on a mic arm (neewer) and keep it close (maybe 5-6 inches) from my mouth, but background noise is still massive. That said, it is great value for money. Saving up for an AT2100 USB, should have significant less background noise pick up. Nice video mate!
I have had trouble with the clicking as well, is there any specific way to solve that problem through editing or any sound checking routines before actually recording? Just putting this comment here since it happened in the video but im using another mic. Maybe its the jack connection to the USB soundcard OR the USB soundcard connecting to the computer but its really weird and im just not sure. Another issue thats really strange is during voice chat with a friend I can hear my own voice echoing , of course it has to be my friend who's using speakers BUT he was using earphones so there's no way for the sound to loop to create an echo. Just so so weird.
Although I understand I am clueless as to why everyone has gotten into Mechanical Keyboards & RGB Lighting, after watching this video I question, did you get a keyboard running "Cherry MX Blues" because you personal like the sound of it, or because it serves as a great sound prop for you mic tests?
I bought the mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Blues, becuase so many people complained that I was using an apple keyboard which was relatively quiet. Most gamers use mechanical keyboards with really loud switches (the cherry mx blues are a type of switch), so I added this to my testing to show them how it would sound for them.
@@Podcastage , that is dedication to your audience. I grew up before the "computer." To be honest, we didn't even have an electronic typewriter. We had to pound our homework out on an old manual typewriter. I loved the silence of the modern keyboards. Just goes to show, everyone has their own personal experiences that mold their pretences. Thanks for what do!!!
+Simon Rosengren Other than that, I was unable to find anything that would be causing this. Perhaps clipping causes the clicking? I'm honestly not certain.
What would you suggest personally? I don't have a ton of money, but I'm saving up, I don't want to get one of these $12 mics because, well ya know. But I can't afford like a $200 mic, I want a set up, like a boom arm, a pop filter, a mic. but I have no clue what to get, trying to watch all your reviews is difficult bc lack of comparison, think you could help?
I would say this Snowball iCE on a Neewer brand boom arm with any cheap pop filter on amazon if it's affordable, if it is not, tell me and I can maybe help.
Faded Exception get this mic and then this mic boom arm and popfilter combination www.amazon.com/Neewer-Microphone-Suspension-Mounting-Windscreen/dp/B01GRMF5ZE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1476405589&sr=8-2&keywords=boom+arm+and+pop+filter
This mic will fit on neewer boom arm with the 5/8" to 3/8" mic stand adapter that should come with the boom arm. I would probably stick with the NW800.
no i am woundering if i can use the stand that extends from neewer like the blue snowball uses the neewer suspension arm stand, cause i like the convience so can i use the stand with the snowball ice??
Yes you can. As I stated a few comments above: "This mic will fit on neewer boom arm with the 5/8" to 3/8" mic stand adapter that should come with the boom arm"
hey podcastage, ive started to try to get into lets plays. I want to use my blue switch keyboard but my blue snowball Ice keeps picking up all the keyboard noise. this is the same with my membrane. My mic is in front of my keyboard and i use a mic arm to have it elevated.. Im not sure how to fix this... thanks
Podcastage my webcam is so ghetto that it only records 4 pixels..... but ill try it.. Thanks for your helpful reviews and comments m8. Really helps us people with budgets
hmm..weird. mine sounds much better for some reason. possibly due to a pop filter? i couldn't imagine it improving that much but mine seems to be much louder aswell.
Blue snow ball ice: The idea is don't waste money. This product basically introduces latency which cannot be reduced at any cost. Even with pluhins. with other mics we atleast have asio or the sound card. Here Asio introduces glitchy sounds as this is a usb drived one and headphone should be connected on the same usb if u dont want latency, that is not possible here. Yotally waste of time and money 5000☹️ best idea is to buy a condencer for 1k and shout till u here the voice or buy a dynamic mic which dose noice cancelling... Thats the best option....
+Alex Mason Can you please elaborate. I want to be able to take your criticism and learn from it. Are you saying that when I review popular mics, I seem uninterested and unenergetic, or is this an overarching comment about all my videos saying that I sound unenergetic in all my videos and all the microphones I review are well known? Thanks.
+Podcastage I just wanted to mention that when you are reviewing popular Mics, you seem uninterested and unenergetic. Like your other videos you start the video strong and ecstatic! I love your reviews I'm definitely just giving my opinion no need to take my comments harshly. Keep on making videos, I believe you will go places! P.s I notice your well typed response to a troll I suggest you just ignore the haters if they get to you just take a break. All it takes is a push of a button to turn off the monitor. Ignore them don't give them any attention, they feed off it.
+Podcastage forgot to add I watched the shure Mics and this yeti mic review were it happened it might have been an early stage of your video creating process were you haven't input your unique personality (favorable/entertaining) into the video. I also would like to request if you could review one of the audio technical Mics or rode mics ETC.
Alex Mason Thanks man. You're right. Way back then, I had no idea what I was doing. HA! If you want to let me know what mics in particular and I will add them to my Review list (www.geeksrising.com/podcastage)
this is a review well done. Starts with recording right from the start of the video, shows it in different scenarios, tells about the red light, etc. Also you were honest and told us to dislike the video if we thought it sucked, ppl who say that are usually fucking cool. Thumbs up
Cheers man. Really appreciate that!
This mic is great, the worst part about it is that it records INCREDIBLY LOW. Which is why you sounded the way you did, however if you record on audacity or any other audio software, it picks it up just fine.in my opinion, that's the only downfall. You sounded like you were talking through a straw.
he made the sound quieter.
Just ordered with your Amazon link. Hope it helps!
Just bought this, Thanks!
You should create a list of recommended microphones that correspond with different prices. So for 15 bucks, you would list the best microphone for that price, then list the best microphone for $20, etc.
+Cardboard Box Someone just requested I do one like this, and I am doing a mic round up for under $40. I don't have enough in the same price range for this to work.
+Cardboard Box Have a video coming out friday that will have discuss and compare the mics under $30.
The biggest issue is this mic picks up EVERYTHING. Even using a controller 2 feet away and under a desk, it picks up every little click. It even picks up the cat eating 15 feet away.
I run at just 5% gain and even then the clean up needed in audacity is significant. I use it on a mic arm (neewer) and keep it close (maybe 5-6 inches) from my mouth, but background noise is still massive.
That said, it is great value for money. Saving up for an AT2100 USB, should have significant less background noise pick up.
Nice video mate!
Neewer nw- 700 kit wiv phatom power supply or this and why? Thanks
Nice Video!
Will it be able to capture 2-3 people talking?
I plugged in the snowball ice and made it the default mic in my sound setting and in audacity and it doesnt sound like your'es
Are you recording your audio with that? Because it sounds very good.
yes.
I have had trouble with the clicking as well, is there any specific way to solve that problem through editing or any sound checking routines before actually recording? Just putting this comment here since it happened in the video but im using another mic.
Maybe its the jack connection to the USB soundcard OR the USB soundcard connecting to the computer but its really weird and im just not sure.
Another issue thats really strange is during voice chat with a friend I can hear my own voice echoing , of course it has to be my friend who's using speakers BUT he was using earphones so there's no way for the sound to loop to create an echo. Just so so weird.
I think it had to do with the cable, and moving it around. That's the only thing I can think of that would cause the clicking.
What types of videos would you use it for?
Retrex ok
What would you suggest for a stand if you are going to buy a separate one?
neewer boom arm.
Although I understand I am clueless as to why everyone has gotten into Mechanical Keyboards & RGB Lighting, after watching this video I question, did you get a keyboard running "Cherry MX Blues" because you personal like the sound of it, or because it serves as a great sound prop for you mic tests?
I bought the mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Blues, becuase so many people complained that I was using an apple keyboard which was relatively quiet. Most gamers use mechanical keyboards with really loud switches (the cherry mx blues are a type of switch), so I added this to my testing to show them how it would sound for them.
@@Podcastage , that is dedication to your audience.
I grew up before the "computer." To be honest, we didn't even have an electronic typewriter. We had to pound our homework out on an old manual typewriter. I loved the silence of the modern keyboards. Just goes to show, everyone has their own personal experiences that mold their pretences.
Thanks for what do!!!
Hey man, did you ever find out what was causing that clicking noise? Mine does the same while recording in OBS, even tho the mic is sationary ;/
+Simon Rosengren Other than that, I was unable to find anything that would be causing this. Perhaps clipping causes the clicking? I'm honestly not certain.
The mic I use I the blue snowball ice bout to get the Nessie to
What would you suggest personally? I don't have a ton of money, but I'm saving up, I don't want to get one of these $12 mics because, well ya know. But I can't afford like a $200 mic, I want a set up, like a boom arm, a pop filter, a mic. but I have no clue what to get, trying to watch all your reviews is difficult bc lack of comparison, think you could help?
I would say this Snowball iCE on a Neewer brand boom arm with any cheap pop filter on amazon if it's affordable, if it is not, tell me and I can maybe help.
What do you mean by help?
Like as in try to find something that works for your price range
Faded Exception get this mic and then this mic boom arm and popfilter combination
www.amazon.com/Neewer-Microphone-Suspension-Mounting-Windscreen/dp/B01GRMF5ZE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1476405589&sr=8-2&keywords=boom+arm+and+pop+filter
nw700 kit (includes mic, boom arm, phantom power, etc) and sabrent usb soundcard.
will this mic fit perfectly on the newer suspension stand?? cause i have the nw-800 and want an upgrade, would u recomend a upgrade??
This mic will fit on neewer boom arm with the 5/8" to 3/8" mic stand adapter that should come with the boom arm.
I would probably stick with the NW800.
But my nw-800 sounds like sand
how are you connecting it? Have you watched my video on how to connect an XLR mic to a computer?
no i am woundering if i can use the stand that extends from neewer like the blue snowball uses the neewer suspension arm stand, cause i like the convience so can i use the stand with the snowball ice??
Yes you can. As I stated a few comments above: "This mic will fit on neewer boom arm with the 5/8" to 3/8" mic stand adapter that should come with the boom arm"
Thx
Does this mic work with a laptop?
Should.
snowball or samson go
for voice overs??
Watch my BEST USB MIC UNDER $50 or UNDER $100 Video. I rank them all.
will this work with OS X El capitan? :)
+ElektroClay I don't see why not. That's what I have on my computer.
can u use this without phantom power?
This is a USB mic. You plug it into the USB port. That's all you can do.
oh ok
hey podcastage, ive started to try to get into lets plays. I want to use my blue switch keyboard but my blue snowball Ice keeps picking up all the keyboard noise. this is the same with my membrane. My mic is in front of my keyboard and i use a mic arm to have it elevated.. Im not sure how to fix this... thanks
Nothing you can do. If you have loud keyboard, mic will pick it up.
So putting my mic in a shoe box with sound foam wouldnt do it?
Fragarac Gaming Sure that would help. Try that. Will block your face if you're doing face cam though.
Podcastage my webcam is so ghetto that it only records 4 pixels..... but ill try it.. Thanks for your helpful reviews and comments m8. Really helps us people with budgets
+Fragarac Gaming With budget meaning broke.
Could you do a review of the CAD GXL2400USB?
Already on the voting poll.
Sorry, where is this poll?
Shivang Saxena geeksrising.con/podcastage
hmm..weird. mine sounds much better for some reason. possibly due to a pop filter? i couldn't imagine it improving that much but mine seems to be much louder aswell.
i just got one and mine dose to
This versus Samson Q2U?
I personally would get the q2u because I like the sound of it and I prefer DYNAMIC CARDIOID mics.
nw-700 kit or this ?
xatonyHD This
Will the microphone pic up a lot of background noise?
No its good on canceling
What mic stand would you recommend for the snowball ice?
any (just take of the insert for the mic clip and put it on the insert)
sadly, i bought one of these. do not get this if you don't have a treated room.
Blue snow ball ice:
The idea is don't waste money. This product basically introduces latency which cannot be reduced at any cost. Even with pluhins. with other mics we atleast have asio or the sound card. Here Asio introduces glitchy sounds as this is a usb drived one and headphone should be connected on the same usb if u dont want latency, that is not possible here. Yotally waste of time and money 5000☹️ best idea is to buy a condencer for 1k and shout till u here the voice or buy a dynamic mic which dose noice cancelling... Thats the best option....
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You sound unenergetic reviewing well known Mics
+Alex Mason Can you please elaborate. I want to be able to take your criticism and learn from it. Are you saying that when I review popular mics, I seem uninterested and unenergetic, or is this an overarching comment about all my videos saying that I sound unenergetic in all my videos and all the microphones I review are well known? Thanks.
+Podcastage I just wanted to mention that when you are reviewing popular Mics, you seem uninterested and unenergetic. Like your other videos you start the video strong and ecstatic! I love your reviews I'm definitely just giving my opinion no need to take my comments harshly. Keep on making videos, I believe you will go places! P.s I notice your well typed response to a troll I suggest you just ignore the haters if they get to you just take a break. All it takes is a push of a button to turn off the monitor. Ignore them don't give them any attention, they feed off it.
+Podcastage forgot to add I watched the shure Mics and this yeti mic review were it happened it might have been an early stage of your video creating process were you haven't input your unique personality (favorable/entertaining) into the video. I also would like to request if you could review one of the audio technical Mics or rode mics ETC.
Alex Mason Thanks man. You're right. Way back then, I had no idea what I was doing. HA! If you want to let me know what mics in particular and I will add them to my Review list (www.geeksrising.com/podcastage)