I have a KSM44 that's been sitting in my closet for years and I've just pulled out recently. Isn't as affordable as the 32 or the 27, but adds figure-8 and omni patterns.
Sorry to be a year late on commenting. I just got the Beta 27 and really like it for recording my flute. The KSM32 is out of my price range but if you have experience with them both, I would be very interested in learning of your conclusions. Also, Bandrew said herein that the KSM32 isn't so good in untreated rooms. I have a slightly treated room and compared to other mics I've used, the Beta 27 does a great job of focussing on the music. Thanks for any opinions you can offer.
@@donaldmacgregor2545 I think you made a great choice. Considering how linear the beta 27 is in its response it makes for a great instrument mic! (also, it is mostly advertised as such, but I also like it on voices as you can do so much with it in post compared to others that you might want to EQ out some harshness.
Impressed with how neutral that mic is! I found myself shocked at how my ears had to adjust to the other mics, and looked forward to going back to the KSM.
Let's take a moment to appreciate how well Structured, zero BS Bandrews reviews are. Thanks! Podcastage is pretty much the only channel I go to if I want to know what I can expect from a microphone, pretty much anything else usually is just too much guessing on what's the microphone and what's other factors.
I absolutely LOVE the KSM32! It is one of those fairly rare flat microphones that has become ubiquitous. The awesome people at Shure were so generous to give me two of them for a show when they were new, and I have since added 5 more to the locker. It is a fantastically versatile microphone with almost perfect polar response, no hype whatsoever, seemingly infinite SPL limit. It’s very possible that I have never done a live recording without using at least two of them, and that would be a number in the thousands. Drums, guitars, brass, woodwinds, voices, strings, etc... The true desert island microphone. P.S. Boring=accurate. EQ is your best friend with such a mic.
Dude, I'm just impressed with how thorough and concise that review was. You fully reviewed that mic! Now I'm looking at the organisation of this whole page, and thinking, well done. You are deserving of money for this.
Please Miktek cv4 Is really awesome 🔥🙏 i compared vs 414 xlii , stam SA 800 g , Neumann Tlm 103 , at4050 , ksm 32 Rode nt1 a nt1 AND nt2a , blue bluebird , baby bottle first AND second gen , senheisser mk4 AND so much mics . I'm your fan n 1 from Chile 🔥🙏
Thanks for another great review! I think the KSM32 sounds pretty dang nice except, as noted, the noise rejection. In a controlled environment it would surely do fantastic.
I had my eye on this mic for a while for long narration. I wanted a darker mic that dealt with sibilance and would not be fatiguing. I ended up getting a Beta 27 since the frequency response looks even flatter, and since I didn't have the opportunity to sample first. That said, I really liked this KSM32 mic after hearing your test. BTW, was recently struck with a case of GAS and ended up getting the JZ Vintage 11 you just reviewed, and a TLM 193, and am looking forward to doing a shootout between them and another sleeper small diaphragm mic, the Shure SM81. Someone else mentioned the Beta 27 in these comments, so I'm hoping that mic makes it into your reviews someday. If you do review it, maybe you can consider a shootout of the darker sounding mics; the JZ V11, NT1, etc., and throw in a brighter mic like the U87 or TLM103 for comparison. As a final note, I'm really glad you explained that boring mics that are not fatiguing have a place. I listen to audiobooks, and sibilant readings can be a deal breaker. Have become a big fan of your channel.
In my opinion, the ksm 32 sounds precisely how a moderately priced large diaphragm condenser mic is ought to sound. With today's technology, I don't think it would cost that much more to make inexpensive LDC"s sound better, and more like their "vintage" cousins. Michael Joly Engineering published an article that explains why lower priced LDC's sound overly bright and sibilant (Link: soundbetter.com/kb/why-many-condenser-mics-are-too-bright-and-sibilant ) as well as an interesting history of microphone design. To quote the article: " Many new, inexpensive, large diaphragm condenser (LDC) mics use the wrong capsule and circuit combination. A particular capsule and circuit type are used together to reduce manufacturing costs - not because they sound good together." Amen to that!
Odd request. But could you do a side-by-side comparison between the U87 and the TLM 103? I must have seen like a thousand comparisons and they sound so similar. And it kills me because I had each but never at the same time. haha. Would love a comparison because I'm more than convinced that the TLM 103 and its audio quality is very, very, very similar to the Neumann U87 on cardiod. (they have same capsule) Also noticing firsthand that its super easy to EQ a 103 to sound like a U87. ie. I have old recordings of my old U87 and I find that I can EQ my 103 to match it very easily.
Love the Shure KSM32 It works Great for Voice Over with my Aphex 230 Master Voice Channel & I happen to Think It sounded better than the Hi Dollar Mics You Had Tested! The Shure KSM32 Rocks & That's why I own one.
I never watched this review because the mic looks pretty ugly for the price (lol). But to quote Bandrew from the Audio Haze video, "they sprinkle unicorn farts on this thing", I had to check it out and god damn is this the most beautiful sounding mic I've ever heard. I listen to vocal audio from this mic all day. I wasn't a fan of this on the guitars but for voice, I'm getting this one. (When I have saved enough money for it).
I really like the OC818 (enough so that I bought a pair). It isn't as "easy" as the KSM32, but IMO that's mostly because it's so transparent whereas the KSM32 actually seems to be hiding sibilance and some other, similar HF content.
Hi Podcastage, have you allready done a comparison between the Shure KSM 32 and the Bleu baby bottle sl? I would love to see and hear it. Keep up the good work👍🏻.
You should absolutely release an album full of the songs, I’d happily sit a listen to it. But at 180° the microphone really did ask if we wanted more bass.
Glad you took a look at it. I've had a KSM32 for a few months now, and I just absolutely love it, for the reasons described in this video. I agree that the polar pattern is somewhat unforgiving, it seems fairly roomy sounding compared to other cardioid condenser mics I own (I'm currently living in an untreated room sadfaec), but boy does it sound great on almost anything regardless. A true workhorse, wish there was a multipattern version of it.
@@arindomudiare3898 The KSM32 is actually much more neutral sounding than the 44. I don´t know why they did it but the 44 has a significant treble boost.
Great review! The KSM32 been on my radar for a while because Ira Glass mentions these are the mics they use (used?) for tracking This American Life. It was my favorite for the price, I liked your voice on the TLM 103 a *bit* more and a case could be made for the OC818, but not at twice the price. Only negative is the KSM32 looks extremely 90s, I'd definitely choose it if you drive a Saturn. Loved the song this week 8 )
I honestly had no idea it was used for This American Life, but that’s awesome. Does look 90’s but hey...they 90’s weren’t so bad were they? The X-files started in the 90s!
@@Podcastage Fair point! As for TAL: "In the studio we have Shure KSM-32 mics, which are the great $500 knockoffs of the gorgeous $3400 Neumann U87's you hear on the big NPR news shows. Ours were actually donated to us by Mrs. Shure in the early days of our show. Shure Inc. is located in the Chicago suburbs and we suppose she must've been a fan of WBEZ." - from www.thisamericanlife.org/about/make-radio I'm guessing the info is at least 5 years old at this point
Sorry to hear about your fight with Ozzy. I know he can be a difficult guy but he means well and I hope you can forgive him. This mic is downright impressive. You said it's "not exciting" and "boring," but I respectfully disagree. I think it would be amazing for longform narration; I know with that prox effect engaged, some women might find it VERY exciting, ifyouknowwhatimean. More seriously, I'd put it in a class with the OC818, my second favorite of all your mics. I'd need to hear a lot more of the KSM to decide which one I like better. In fact I would love to hear reviews of all the KSM's, especially the KSM27 as well as the SM27 and the Beta 27 (Shure, please make your naming conventions a little less confusing? At least you're not Rode, I guess). Of course it's not as good as the U87, but what is?
Can you make a list like one of your favorite USB and XLR list but instead for mixers and audio interfaces? I just got the King Bee and i’m looking for interfaces but there are just so many choices. It would help if you made a top 10 list, i doubt you’ll see this but if u do it would be great, Thank you, your channel is great!
Fantastic review thanks. I've been searching for a mic exactly like this one just for vocals in my home studio. Sibilance is the bane of all my vocals using an ancient AKG C3000 and by the sound of it, this Shure mic is about the most sibilant-free mic for the dosh.
Is your AKG the C3000 or C3000B ? I stopped using it for vocals long ago, due to sibilance and brightness, however, it does a great job on hand percussion, and I have also made some beautiful acoustic guitar recordings using the C3000B.
a great review that show how great is the sound coming out from this microphone, one of the most balanced out there, a pleasure that I prefer near the sound of the U87, neutral and balanced, I think more flexible for post production, the sibilants stay inside the sound without fatiguing and the overall timbre seems to be warm and honest. I was thinking to buy the NT1 for the flat curve response but this baby tempts me seriously. Thanks for your beautiful channel ;)
Never looked into the Shure condenser series as their dynamic series has always been their flagship series. I am an NT-1 snob as it suits my voice well, yet now I wonder if this mic might be better. Nice review. Might have to buy one.
gee thanks for exposing my lameness of weekly music uploads, Bandrew :P Hey it's my mic! I love it and I'm glad you like the smoothness of it. I really like how it sounds on the acoustic guitar for me, as well as spoken voice although in my situation I prefer using the sm58 because my room sound isn't the best. Great review as always!
They sound pretty good. Your songs. And this mic is actually pretty good. It's soo good. It really let your voice be in the spotlight during that song section.
The only mics that in this shootout that deserved to be mentioned in the same sentence with the KSM32 are the Austrian Audio 818 and the U87. The NT1 is quite nice for the money and far preferable to the TLM102. The TLM103 is nice sounding, but it has a sizzly coloration that infects pretty much everything it captures. The KSM32 is an outstanding bargain that absolutely deserves a rightful place amongst mics costing 6x as much. I think of it as a poor man’s TLM170, so I’m thinking it would sound very comparable to a TLM193. I appreciate all your work in putting these videos together, bravo!
Wich condenser would you recommend for an untreated room? I have a dinamic beyerdinamic m201 that I do like a lot. Do you think there's any condenser that could possible do better than that on an untreated room or should I keep looking for even better dinamic like the senheiser 441?
I like when what I hear you verify but I also like when you pick up on problems that I didn't notice or think about. I have this mic and it does sound really good on your voice. Maybe just not my voice. Have you or will you be reviewing more Warm Audio mics like the WA-47? Thank you for all of your mic reviews!
I own both the 32 and the 44. the 44 is generally more flattering sounding vs the 32 being more basic and boring sounding. to be fair though they are both excellent workhorses that you can use on a large amount of sources.
@@littleoakstudio4254 Flattering in what way? I own a 44 and I want to exchange my Lewitt LCT 440 Pure for a Shure KSM32. Mainly for spoken word since my Lewitt doesn't quite cut it but I love the tech specs...
I've had this Mic for nearly 15 years. I have recorded a huge variety of sounds sources with it, singers as well and I've noticed the warm response of it! Thanks for the review! And what about the KSM 44...?? That's an interesting one!
Hey, I've been hearing some popping in the audio when it cuts, and a way to remedy that is to extend the track a frame in your video editor, and do a fade out on that frame, that only lasts for that frame. I heard of this from a soundsmith video and it works !!!!
Man, I love how smooth this mic is, a really lovely sound that's extremely easy to listen to. I am seriously considering it! However, Shure are kinda taking the mick with their pricing. To get the black model in the UK it's approximately £450 with its minimal accessories. The champagne colour is approximately £500, BUT for that money you get a decent hard case, soft pouch, mic clip and the specific shock mount for this mic. To get the shock mount seperately alone is around £110. Why not do the black version as a bundle as well!
@@Podcastage It's a shame as personally I prefer my electronics with a black finish, but money wise it just doesn't seem to make sense with this mic sadly.
I have a question. I want to record interviews on skype. But My Headset Mic is not working. I used droid camera (To connect the 3mm microphone) on my phone. But there is always a double sound from the interviewer on my OBS recordings. I wonder If using an usb audio behringer(interface) would correct the problem.
A colleague lent one to me and I was absolutely blown away by it. Amazing mic.
Definitely like the top end on the KSM32 vs many other LDCs these days!
I was thinkin' that same thing!
What about the ksm 42, is it good for vo?
Just got a KSM32 in champagne. Sounds great! Thanks for the info!
All the microphones are hard to distinguish between them, but Neumann has a distinctive footprint. I liked the new test methods, Keep it up.
Sounds very similar to the TLM 103, no? Seems like a good mic for your voice, Bandrew! 🙏
Thought so, too, it has a very similar frequency response in my opinion.
Love your songs!
maono 04t please
Great mic. TLM 102 wins btw
I was shocked at how similar it sounded to the U87, with a bit of mid boost it'll sound like it, I am 100% buying this mic
I think this is one of the most flattering mics you've reviewed for your voice. Just smooth and warm and sounds great.
You seem to be getting angrier with every box you throw, jesus
A GREAT stress reliever!!!
In the shootout the KSM32 sounded best to me.
IMHO, one of the most overlooked mics. Also the beta 27 might be interesting for those who can't spend as much.
I have a KSM44 that's been sitting in my closet for years and I've just pulled out recently. Isn't as affordable as the 32 or the 27, but adds figure-8 and omni patterns.
Sorry to be a year late on commenting. I just got the Beta 27 and really like it for recording my flute. The KSM32 is out of my price range but if you have experience with them both, I would be very interested in learning of your conclusions. Also, Bandrew said herein that the KSM32 isn't so good in untreated rooms. I have a slightly treated room and compared to other mics I've used, the Beta 27 does a great job of focussing on the music. Thanks for any opinions you can offer.
@@donaldmacgregor2545 I think you made a great choice. Considering how linear the beta 27 is in its response it makes for a great instrument mic! (also, it is mostly advertised as such, but I also like it on voices as you can do so much with it in post compared to others that you might want to EQ out some harshness.
@@DanielHagerEdgeWorld Thank you Daniel. Very helpful.
Impressed with how neutral that mic is! I found myself shocked at how my ears had to adjust to the other mics, and looked forward to going back to the KSM.
yeah it made most of the other mics sound a bit harsh. The at2020 was like nails on a chalk board in comparison.
Agree, it sounded so smooth compared to all the others.
@@Podcastage please do a video on native instruments komplete audio 1&2
For me KSM32 sounded smooth and relaxed but also lack some resolution so I found it more warm than neutral. But it was nice.
@@Podcastage 🤣🤣👏👏 finally i found a mic with smooth top end. buying one.
Holy crap this mic sounds AMAZING on you
every shure mic sounds amazing on him
Let's take a moment to appreciate how well Structured, zero BS Bandrews reviews are. Thanks!
Podcastage is pretty much the only channel I go to if I want to know what I can expect from a microphone, pretty much anything else usually is just too much guessing on what's the microphone and what's other factors.
I absolutely LOVE the KSM32! It is one of those fairly rare flat microphones that has become ubiquitous. The awesome people at Shure were so generous to give me two of them for a show when they were new, and I have since added 5 more to the locker. It is a fantastically versatile microphone with almost perfect polar response, no hype whatsoever, seemingly infinite SPL limit. It’s very possible that I have never done a live recording without using at least two of them, and that would be a number in the thousands. Drums, guitars, brass, woodwinds, voices, strings, etc... The true desert island microphone.
P.S. Boring=accurate. EQ is your best friend with such a mic.
You get a sticker! LMAO! As always, great coverage sir. 👍
I like the non-chinese sound but the near omni pattern is a no go for me.
Much prefer the NT1 and dare I say it, the 102 and 103 Neumans.
Instant 10/10
YOU GET A STICKER
Dude, I'm just impressed with how thorough and concise that review was. You fully reviewed that mic! Now I'm looking at the organisation of this whole page, and thinking, well done. You are deserving of money for this.
Sounded just as good as the TLM 103 or the U87 AI for the money.
An amazing mic. Just got one. Warm and sibling free. Great for voice work!
Yay no brothers or sisters ! 🙃
Why do you hate stickers though?
I would collect them instead
Hey - i love the songs :)
Yes, often the best part of the videos!
Oh - was that an original 😲!!! I was sure that this masterpiece was a cover 😂.
My Swiss Army knife Mic of all times. I can use it on anything and EQ it to whatever I need.
There is such a nice warmth to the sound of the KSM32 that I really appreciate
Please Miktek cv4 Is really awesome 🔥🙏 i compared vs 414 xlii , stam SA 800 g , Neumann Tlm 103 , at4050 , ksm 32 Rode nt1 a nt1 AND nt2a , blue bluebird , baby bottle first AND second gen , senheisser mk4 AND so much mics . I'm your fan n 1 from Chile 🔥🙏
I really wish Shure included a case like that, or similar, with the SM7B.
When I brought it one was included.
I think the SM7B is not meant as a portable solution, while this one is. Well, not PORTABLE per se, but not as permanent 🤷🏻♂
The silver version of the microphone comes with a nice padded travel case along with a spider shock mount.
Thanks for another great review! I think the KSM32 sounds pretty dang nice except, as noted, the noise rejection. In a controlled environment it would surely do fantastic.
I had my eye on this mic for a while for long narration. I wanted a darker mic that dealt with sibilance and would not be fatiguing. I ended up getting a Beta 27 since the frequency response looks even flatter, and since I didn't have the opportunity to sample first. That said, I really liked this KSM32 mic after hearing your test. BTW, was recently struck with a case of GAS and ended up getting the JZ Vintage 11 you just reviewed, and a TLM 193, and am looking forward to doing a shootout between them and another sleeper small diaphragm mic, the Shure SM81. Someone else mentioned the Beta 27 in these comments, so I'm hoping that mic makes it into your reviews someday. If you do review it, maybe you can consider a shootout of the darker sounding mics; the JZ V11, NT1, etc., and throw in a brighter mic like the U87 or TLM103 for comparison. As a final note, I'm really glad you explained that boring mics that are not fatiguing have a place. I listen to audiobooks, and sibilant readings can be a deal breaker. Have become a big fan of your channel.
No lie, your voice is golden 3inches off this thing. Super impressed.
I like this mic. It's nice but I will stick with my NT1. I don't hear a $300 difference.
In my opinion, the ksm 32 sounds precisely how a moderately priced large diaphragm condenser mic is ought to sound. With today's technology, I don't think it would cost that much more to make inexpensive LDC"s sound better, and more like their "vintage" cousins. Michael Joly Engineering published an article that explains why lower priced LDC's sound overly bright and sibilant (Link: soundbetter.com/kb/why-many-condenser-mics-are-too-bright-and-sibilant ) as well as an interesting history of microphone design. To quote the article:
" Many new, inexpensive, large diaphragm condenser (LDC) mics use the wrong capsule and circuit combination. A particular capsule and circuit type are used together to reduce manufacturing costs - not because they sound good together."
Amen to that!
Ksm32 wins.
Odd request. But could you do a side-by-side comparison between the U87 and the TLM 103? I must have seen like a thousand comparisons and they sound so similar. And it kills me because I had each but never at the same time. haha. Would love a comparison because I'm more than convinced that the TLM 103 and its audio quality is very, very, very similar to the Neumann U87 on cardiod. (they have same capsule) Also noticing firsthand that its super easy to EQ a 103 to sound like a U87. ie. I have old recordings of my old U87 and I find that I can EQ my 103 to match it very easily.
Sounds really solid
I thought the Austrian Audio mic sounded pretty good... But the KSM32 seems like a pretty good all rounder too.
Love the Shure KSM32 It works Great for Voice Over with my Aphex 230 Master Voice Channel & I happen to Think It sounded better than the Hi Dollar Mics You Had Tested! The Shure KSM32 Rocks & That's why I own one.
I never watched this review because the mic looks pretty ugly for the price (lol). But to quote Bandrew from the Audio Haze video, "they sprinkle unicorn farts on this thing", I had to check it out and god damn is this the most beautiful sounding mic I've ever heard. I listen to vocal audio from this mic all day. I wasn't a fan of this on the guitars but for voice, I'm getting this one. (When I have saved enough money for it).
I hope you're able to save up and get it and I hope it lives up to your expectations and allows you to make some amazing sounding recordings.
Great. Looks like I'm buying a KSM32.
I really like the OC818 (enough so that I bought a pair). It isn't as "easy" as the KSM32, but IMO that's mostly because it's so transparent whereas the KSM32 actually seems to be hiding sibilance and some other, similar HF content.
I'm waiting for my ksm32 delivery! I hope it likes sinatra style vocals in my acoustically lacking untreated karaoke/living room!
Hi Podcastage, have you allready done a comparison between the Shure KSM 32 and the Bleu baby bottle sl? I would love to see and hear it. Keep up the good work👍🏻.
you definitely need to make a compilation of all the songs in your vidz!
bought it for singing/talking, really liked the proximity effect on this one. Thanks!
Just want to throw it out there that I appreciate how much work you put into these videos and I want you to know they benefit everyone. Thank you!
You should absolutely release an album full of the songs, I’d happily sit a listen to it. But at 180° the microphone really did ask if we wanted more bass.
Rode NT1 sound really good compared to Neumann
True. Mojave sounds much better.
Love the style of your reviews. Fun and informative. Thanks!
Glad you took a look at it. I've had a KSM32 for a few months now, and I just absolutely love it, for the reasons described in this video. I agree that the polar pattern is somewhat unforgiving, it seems fairly roomy sounding compared to other cardioid condenser mics I own (I'm currently living in an untreated room sadfaec), but boy does it sound great on almost anything regardless. A true workhorse, wish there was a multipattern version of it.
Check out the ksm 44 it's the multi pattern bigger brother of the ksm32
@@arindomudiare3898 The KSM32 is actually much more neutral sounding than the 44. I don´t know why they did it but the 44 has a significant treble boost.
I think this mic sounds great on you Bandrew
Great review! The KSM32 been on my radar for a while because Ira Glass mentions these are the mics they use (used?) for tracking This American Life. It was my favorite for the price, I liked your voice on the TLM 103 a *bit* more and a case could be made for the OC818, but not at twice the price. Only negative is the KSM32 looks extremely 90s, I'd definitely choose it if you drive a Saturn.
Loved the song this week 8 )
I honestly had no idea it was used for This American Life, but that’s awesome. Does look 90’s but hey...they 90’s weren’t so bad were they? The X-files started in the 90s!
@@Podcastage Fair point!
As for TAL: "In the studio we have Shure KSM-32 mics, which are the great $500 knockoffs of the gorgeous $3400 Neumann U87's you hear on the big NPR news shows. Ours were actually donated to us by Mrs. Shure in the early days of our show. Shure Inc. is located in the Chicago suburbs and we suppose she must've been a fan of WBEZ."
- from www.thisamericanlife.org/about/make-radio
I'm guessing the info is at least 5 years old at this point
Sorry to hear about your fight with Ozzy. I know he can be a difficult guy but he means well and I hope you can forgive him.
This mic is downright impressive. You said it's "not exciting" and "boring," but I respectfully disagree. I think it would be amazing for longform narration; I know with that prox effect engaged, some women might find it VERY exciting, ifyouknowwhatimean. More seriously, I'd put it in a class with the OC818, my second favorite of all your mics. I'd need to hear a lot more of the KSM to decide which one I like better. In fact I would love to hear reviews of all the KSM's, especially the KSM27 as well as the SM27 and the Beta 27 (Shure, please make your naming conventions a little less confusing? At least you're not Rode, I guess).
Of course it's not as good as the U87, but what is?
I've owned this mic since 2007 and it's still my go-to, I love it
Mitch Gallagher hands a little. ;-)
Can you make a list like one of your favorite USB and XLR list but instead for mixers and audio interfaces? I just got the King Bee and i’m looking for interfaces but there are just so many choices. It would help if you made a top 10 list, i doubt you’ll see this but if u do it would be great, Thank you, your channel is great!
I like it. It sounds like a good workhorse microphone.
Fantastic review thanks. I've been searching for a mic exactly like this one just for vocals in my home studio. Sibilance is the bane of all my vocals using an ancient AKG C3000 and by the sound of it, this Shure mic is about the most sibilant-free mic for the dosh.
Is your AKG the C3000 or C3000B ? I stopped using it for vocals long ago, due to sibilance and brightness, however, it does a great job on hand percussion, and I have also made some beautiful acoustic guitar recordings using the C3000B.
its like a ribbon smooth
Neuman 102-103 And NT1 are the best i think.
I have been waiting do long for a review of this mic. Thanks for all you do Podcastage
ur a legend i love u
a great review that show how great is the sound coming out from this microphone, one of the most balanced out there, a pleasure that I prefer near the sound of the U87, neutral and balanced, I think more flexible for post production, the sibilants stay inside the sound without fatiguing and the overall timbre seems to be warm and honest. I was thinking to buy the NT1 for the flat curve response but this baby tempts me seriously.
Thanks for your beautiful channel ;)
Never looked into the Shure condenser series as their dynamic series has always been their flagship series. I am an NT-1 snob as it suits my voice well, yet now I wonder if this mic might be better. Nice review. Might have to buy one.
great video can you review the MXL Pop LSM-9 microphone ?
What are your top condenser mic recommendations for singing in a room that's not treated all that well? Thanks.
What happened with you and Ozzy? He didnt mention anything to me about it. Man I'm liking the NT1 more and more each week.
You have excellent reviews. Could you create episode to explain technical terms you use.
gee thanks for exposing my lameness of weekly music uploads, Bandrew :P
Hey it's my mic! I love it and I'm glad you like the smoothness of it. I really like how it sounds on the acoustic guitar for me, as well as spoken voice although in my situation I prefer using the sm58 because my room sound isn't the best.
Great review as always!
Hey man, hope you and Ozzy work through your issues 💪🏿
I hope so too. However Ozzy is so gosh darn head strong.
If your going to feed a troll why feed one that has more money then it needs I bet he laughs at the poor with each penny he spends
Hi friend, amazing review!... Is KSM32 the best mic for VoiceOver under untreated rooms conditions?...
Any idea why the black version (charcoal grey) is $50 less than the champaign (light grey) one? Are they not the same on the inside?
Sound Speeds They are identical microphones. I use them interchangeably. The matte silver finish is quite a bit harder to produce than the dark gray.
The silver one has different accessories. The most important is the shockmount, but also comes with a hard case.
They sound pretty good. Your songs. And this mic is actually pretty good. It's soo good. It really let your voice be in the spotlight during that song section.
Just when Rick Beato mentioned this mic as a budget alternative for one of the mics to recreate the sound of John Bonham's drums on LedZep I. Noice.
The only mics that in this shootout that deserved to be mentioned in the same sentence with the KSM32 are the Austrian Audio 818 and the U87.
The NT1 is quite nice for the money and far preferable to the TLM102. The TLM103 is nice sounding, but it has a sizzly coloration that infects pretty much everything it captures.
The KSM32 is an outstanding bargain that absolutely deserves a rightful place amongst mics costing 6x as much. I think of it as a poor man’s TLM170, so I’m thinking it would sound very comparable to a TLM193.
I appreciate all your work in putting these videos together, bravo!
Were you able to understand Ozzy if and when you were on speaking terms? 😆
Curious how this compares with the SM27 and Beta 27! Would love to see a $300 -$500 Shure LDC shootout.
have you made a mic tier list video?
Better every time
Wich condenser would you recommend for an untreated room? I have a dinamic beyerdinamic m201 that I do like a lot. Do you think there's any condenser that could possible do better than that on an untreated room or should I keep looking for even better dinamic like the senheiser 441?
Merhaba bana mikrofon hediye edermisin.. 😪
I like when what I hear you verify but I also like when you pick up on problems that I didn't notice or think about. I have this mic and it does sound really good on your voice. Maybe just not my voice. Have you or will you be reviewing more Warm Audio mics like the WA-47? Thank you for all of your mic reviews!
Hahaha, beautifull review, bro. Lol
I bought a KSM44 (not the KSM44A) not too long ago. I would love to hear your thoughts on that mic as well!
Vote Up
I own both the 32 and the 44. the 44 is generally more flattering sounding vs the 32 being more basic and boring sounding. to be fair though they are both excellent workhorses that you can use on a large amount of sources.
@@littleoakstudio4254 Flattering in what way? I own a 44 and I want to exchange my Lewitt LCT 440 Pure for a Shure KSM32. Mainly for spoken word since my Lewitt doesn't quite cut it but I love the tech specs...
What do you recommend in the condenser category for an untreated room? Preferably something that sounds as good as the ksm32.
All around mic. Aprobado 👍
I've had this Mic for nearly 15 years. I have recorded a huge variety of sounds sources with it, singers as well and I've noticed the warm response of it! Thanks for the review! And what about the KSM 44...?? That's an interesting one!
KSM44 Review, please 👨🏽💻
This was very helpful. Thank you.
Hey, I've been hearing some popping in the audio when it cuts, and a way to remedy that is to extend the track a frame in your video editor, and do a fade out on that frame, that only lasts for that frame.
I heard of this from a soundsmith video and it works !!!!
I've had one for a couple years now, it's so underrated. I love mine.
Thank for great video microphone testing
Hey podcastage (Bandrew) ...
Please do a Shure sm58 vs senheiser e835 vs senheiser e845 vs shure sm57
Love from India....
Was that a Poultrygeist t-shirt? If so well played sir well played.
Yes. Yes it was. Night of the chicken dead.
minecraft profile picture
Man, I love how smooth this mic is, a really lovely sound that's extremely easy to listen to. I am seriously considering it! However, Shure are kinda taking the mick with their pricing. To get the black model in the UK it's approximately £450 with its minimal accessories. The champagne colour is approximately £500, BUT for that money you get a decent hard case, soft pouch, mic clip and the specific shock mount for this mic. To get the shock mount seperately alone is around £110. Why not do the black version as a bundle as well!
When I bought this, I did not know that there was a difference in the bundle. Had I known, I would have gone for the champagne mic.
@@Podcastage It's a shame as personally I prefer my electronics with a black finish, but money wise it just doesn't seem to make sense with this mic sadly.
@@ednewmy I just bought one and the champagne was noticeably cheaper, but I REALLY wanted the black finish...
@@daytonwilson4504 Definitely looks better in black for sure. I ended up getting a Rode NT-1 in the end.
Man this mic is only beat out by the u87ai
Can you review the BOYA M-1000?
I have a question. I want to record interviews on skype. But My Headset Mic is not working. I used droid camera (To connect the 3mm microphone) on my phone. But there is always a double sound from the interviewer on my OBS recordings. I wonder If using an usb audio behringer(interface) would correct the problem.
adam agzına sokuyor gene ses gelmiyor bujna okadar para neden vereyim
What microphone would you recommend to take away the background noise if not for this mic? With a 300-400 dollar budget