I teach at a big audio school. I have an assignment where students record a VO intro for themselves. I hear all the mics all the time. The Blue Bottle SL consistantly sounds better on voices than most condensors I hear. I'm happy to see this review as it is spot on in my humble opinion.
I think blue would be more respected by other artists and general public, if it was know for the mic that gamers and let’s players use. I think once you say blue, people instantly think of snowball or yeti. Good review again man.
This review was the final factor in my deciding to purchase the Baby Bottle SL, and I couldn’t be happier. In addition to it looking like it was designed by Spacely Space Sprockets, it also has a very warm, smooth, and balanced sound that’s quite disarming. I had been looking for a very nice quality condenser to use exclusively on spoken word for under $500. Blue delivers on that fully. With its apparent commendable build quality, I hope it will endure for many years with proper use and care.
How long does it take to record/edit/upload one review? I couldn't imagine going through all the tests and then having to go back and sync up the camera audio with the mic audio and getting the dooblydoos in place-AH! It seems like a nightmare! Translation: I appreciate your hard work, dude.
It can take between 4-6 hours for a single. Writing the outline, recording music and review, importing, editing, creating doobly doo's (from a template), added specs, adding b-roll, exporting, and doing social media for it.
I wouldn’t take money from them but they can send me mics all day long. Haha. I think I’ve burned that bridge with blue by tweeting at them telling them to stop marketing the Blue Yeti as a podcast microphone. Haha.
Been inspired by Bandrew over the years and he has been vital in support of my mic addiction :) I was inspired to start reviewing mics, this Mic is the first one I’ve reviewed on my channel. I tried to take a little different approach by sharing user reviews and experiences from comments left on the internet. The purpose is to LISTEN to the actual mic itself, while hearing what others have said about it. I’m a huge fan of ratings and reviews, so with my channel I want people to be able to hear the actual mic and also listen to user reviews, so you can tune in safely while driving and help you decide which mic to buy 😊
Sounds balanced, nice and warm without being too dark, and the sibilance seems to take care of itself on the high-end. I have a Blue Robbie preamp which was $800 at the time years ago (I think I see it for around $1000 now) and although I think Blue makes quality products because that preamp is simply UNBELIEVABLE, it always seemed too "typical" to go for Blue for mics...because they always seem to get mentioned so much, also was never a fan of the look of some of Blue's mic designs...I figured if they look like that, they must be gimmicky, but I can't deny it...just like my Blue preamp...this thing seems like a treat, and I'm interested to see how it sounds on my Blue Robbie.
Thank you so much for this, this is such a fun, and informative review that has all the information for tech-geeks, but also re-stated in a way anyone can understand. *subbed*
@@OwlAndAntler You've used it live? Wow. How does it sound live? I mean it's a condenser so shouldn't it pick up very much of the room? And for what vocals do you use it? I'm more like a "Baritone" vocalist i'm think but not sure -> Male, not this smoker deep voice but also not an angel like voice. More mid range - both of them. Do you think it can be good for my voice? It's my top pick at the moment.
George O I’m not sure if that the mic or not. I had to get a new computer and I got an iMac which has a lot more glass to bounce audio off of. That could be it. I’ll have to make a video covering that and the desk up to see how the reflections affect the sound.
Good call. Might be more about it's high output, and the fact that it's a condenser vs. dynamic. Did you record you last podcast with the new iMac in place?
Goddamn this is a beautiful sounding mic, thanks for reviewing it dude Also 50$ says he knocks off all the mics in the background with the box next time
Another test could be to stick all the stickers together, mic them up and set them on fire to hear the wails of their burning souls and their kin before them! DAMN S-S-STICKERS (
Dude, that is SO FUCKING crazy! That sounds almost EXACTLY like my blue snowball! How blues make thier mics sounds so like snowey, I have no clue. Perfect for videos of Santa, emotionally charged hard rock... Dude.. how messed up. It's such a unique mic, and I will never forget having used it
Hey Bandrew, sorry for disturbing you again I've seen a photo of your audio setup (behind yourself in the videos) which includes a dbx 286s. I wanted to ask the reason why you are using the Cloudlifter instead of the DBX to amplify the signal on your sm7b. Is the cloudlifter better? because I'm thinking of buying a dynamic microphone soon (I hope) but I really don't understand which preamp is the best (in terms of audio quality and money). If you could take your time to answer, I would really appreciate that, but I really wanna say thank you very much, in any case, for your videos and everything. Have a good day c:
Do you have recommendations on a modestly priced mic for voiceovers which doesn’t pick up much background noise? Really like this review! Was considering the Baby Bottle but your comment near the end makes me think twice. 🙂
What do you prefer for singing regular vocals overall the baby bottle or sm7b ? Theres no right or wrong just which one would you pick up in your preferences ?
There is just something about Blue's microphones that turn me off personally. They seem to elevate certain frequencies to give the voice more projection (like a radio station host) but it comes off a bit unnatural to me.
Don’t quite get the switches (not very experienced), but according to Sweetwater, if you want more high end you go to the middle of the cone, where as you go near the side for more mids.
Very interested to hear how the Baby Bottle compares to the Shure KSM32 and JZ V11. From what I can tell, the Blue Bottle sounds a fraction brighter than both the KSM32 and JZ V11? What are your thoughts on how these mics compare?
this is off topic but would you still give a good rating on the neewer phantom power as quality goes ? will it still do the job for my bm-800? Thanks !
Hey, Podcastage, I was wondering what usb mic at 50-ish $ would you suggest? Was looking at Marantz pod pack but maybe there is something better? You also mentioned that knox was quite good.
Hey, Bandrew, what did you study/major in to know all this and why it's important? I plan on going into a field dealing with this so that would help lots! Thanks :)
quick question: Why is my mic picking up output noise that my headset would usually pick up, and no the mic isn't picking up the noise from my headset.
this mic isn't good for guitar amplifier because it saturate too much? i didn't understand your explanation about it, i felt like it isn't crisp enough for electrics guits or doesn't catch very well the hi freqs? ; another question is: if I use the SM57 and a Baby bottle SL a little far away can work for more tasty sound? in this case they work as team? thank you very much.
The toggle switches on the front, the non-SL does not have them. Most folks claim the original sounds a bit better. And the early european manufactured units better still.
Can I use this mic with Saramonic SmartRig and TRRS to TRS adapter to connect it to my DSLR and what quality will I get? And are there mics that I can not use with Saramonic SmartRig (and adapter) on DSLR and why? PS: I would like to know about Saramonic SmartRig and not Saramonic SmartRig+ or some other that is actually made for DSLRs. Thanks a lot for answering :D You are the best! Greetings from Serbia!
@@Podcastage hahah, what can I say. Your review have evolved over the years. And I trust no one else but you when it comes to mics. Maybe compare it similar in price range? Anyway. Thanks for the reply man. 🙏🏼
@podcastage this Vs the Blue Spark for yt voiceover? As that video is a few years old has your testing method changed in that time? so therefore your thoughts on the Spark, or do you still rate it highly?
please make a new version of best mic under 50$ if u don't plz suggest me the best usb mic under 40$ for song reccording or tell me which will be better for song reccording samson go or CAD gxl 2400????
Have You Tried The Original Blue Bluebird, It doesn't have a grounding issue and has different circitory (although the capsule is the same) which doesn't result in the crunchy high end.
I tried to get my hands on the original but couldn't. I unfortunately bought this and the bluebird right when they pulled the originals, and both the versions I received were SL. =/
@Sergey Petrov is this one little bit brighter or something? Because i keep hearing that the old ones are dark and "boomy", i really like bluebird , but it can be bit harsh and thin sometimes.
They're about on par with each other. At this point it depends on what look you want. That said, the Sm7 is great for overhead booms due to its mount. Sound wise, they're about on par.
Watched one video on this channel 2 weeks ago for a mic I'm thinking about getting, now Im subscribed and can't stop watching, love your work.
I teach at a big audio school. I have an assignment where students record a VO intro for themselves. I hear all the mics all the time. The Blue Bottle SL consistantly sounds better on voices than most condensors I hear. I'm happy to see this review as it is spot on in my humble opinion.
I think blue would be more respected by other artists and general public, if it was know for the mic that gamers and let’s players use. I think once you say blue, people instantly think of snowball or yeti. Good review again man.
Blue *is* quite respected in high end audio. They have amazing things like the Blueberry, Kiwi, and Bottle.
This review was the final factor in my deciding to purchase the Baby Bottle SL, and I couldn’t be happier. In addition to it looking like it was designed by Spacely Space Sprockets, it also has a very warm, smooth, and balanced sound that’s quite disarming. I had been looking for a very nice quality condenser to use exclusively on spoken word for under $500. Blue delivers on that fully. With its apparent commendable build quality, I hope it will endure for many years with proper use and care.
I too came to conclusion that blue bird is equivalent to U87AI. Rather is too sounds cleaner than U87AI. Watch VS videos.
Way out of my price range but that damn mic sounds good! Great review...........
How long does it take to record/edit/upload one review? I couldn't imagine going through all the tests and then having to go back and sync up the camera audio with the mic audio and getting the dooblydoos in place-AH! It seems like a nightmare!
Translation: I appreciate your hard work, dude.
It can take between 4-6 hours for a single. Writing the outline, recording music and review, importing, editing, creating doobly doo's (from a template), added specs, adding b-roll, exporting, and doing social media for it.
@@Podcastage Means you are all times busy with this stuff. Carry on. Trillions of people love you including me.
Awesome work and super helpful!
He has the best videos and the manufacturers should be paying him. After work I watch his videos...
I wouldn’t take money from them but they can send me mics all day long. Haha. I think I’ve burned that bridge with blue by tweeting at them telling them to stop marketing the Blue Yeti as a podcast microphone. Haha.
Been inspired by Bandrew over the years and he has been vital in support of my mic addiction :)
I was inspired to start reviewing mics, this Mic is the first one I’ve reviewed on my channel. I tried to take a little different approach by sharing user reviews and experiences from comments left on the internet. The purpose is to LISTEN to the actual mic itself, while hearing what others have said about it. I’m a huge fan of ratings and reviews, so with my channel I want people to be able to hear the actual mic and also listen to user reviews, so you can tune in safely while driving and help you decide which mic to buy 😊
Podcastage uploads the day after my birthday and before my birthday what is life this is great
Sounds balanced, nice and warm without being too dark, and the sibilance seems to take care of itself on the high-end. I have a Blue Robbie preamp which was $800 at the time years ago (I think I see it for around $1000 now) and although I think Blue makes quality products because that preamp is simply UNBELIEVABLE, it always seemed too "typical" to go for Blue for mics...because they always seem to get mentioned so much, also was never a fan of the look of some of Blue's mic designs...I figured if they look like that, they must be gimmicky, but I can't deny it...just like my Blue preamp...this thing seems like a treat, and I'm interested to see how it sounds on my Blue Robbie.
OK. So did you buy the Baby Bottle?!
Thank you so much for this, this is such a fun, and informative review that has all the information for tech-geeks, but also re-stated in a way anyone can understand. *subbed*
Beautiful sound on this one, to my ears. Love it. Makes me want to treat-out a room.
5 years later and I had to pause this at 2:58 because your voice is fucking amazing bro‼️
You should try the se4400a...Love that mic. Punchy, dry, flat response. Gives everything power.
I bought this after your review. It arrived today. Sooooo happy with it. thanks for the review
are you still happy with it?
@@lukasneitzert7898 yeah. We've used it in studio and live. Its amazing
@@OwlAndAntler You've used it live? Wow. How does it sound live? I mean it's a condenser so shouldn't it pick up very much of the room? And for what vocals do you use it? I'm more like a "Baritone" vocalist i'm think but not sure -> Male, not this smoker deep voice but also not an angel like voice. More mid range - both of them. Do you think it can be good for my voice? It's my top pick at the moment.
Thanks for the video, man. I do hear a LOT more of the room than usual, with this mic.
George O I’m not sure if that the mic or not. I had to get a new computer and I got an iMac which has a lot more glass to bounce audio off of. That could be it. I’ll have to make a video covering that and the desk up to see how the reflections affect the sound.
Good call. Might be more about it's high output, and the fact that it's a condenser vs. dynamic. Did you record you last podcast with the new iMac in place?
Your voice on this Blue baby bottle SL sound a lot better than any other microphone that you already tested
Goddamn this is a beautiful sounding mic, thanks for reviewing it dude
Also 50$ says he knocks off all the mics in the background with the box next time
No doubt a U87AI II.
Upgrading my Blue Spark SL to this.. Thanks for the great review.
I’m about to buy this, thanks man for the review!!
Awesome review, and you have a great voice!
1:02 And all be damned you get a freaking sticker.
I meant "I'LL be damned" but I like "ALL be damned" a lot better. =)
It looks so cute and your review is great. So thanks for this. Greetz
Awesome video & content as ever :) keep up the stellar work as always!.
Another test could be to stick all the stickers together, mic them up and set them on fire to hear the wails of their burning souls and their kin before them!
DAMN S-S-STICKERS (
sounded good sold me on this great video
Dude, that is SO FUCKING crazy! That sounds almost EXACTLY like my blue snowball!
How blues make thier mics sounds so like snowey, I have no clue.
Perfect for videos of Santa, emotionally charged hard rock...
Dude.. how messed up.
It's such a unique mic, and I will never forget having used it
Hi Podcastage,
Please do a Baby Blue Sl vs Rode NT1.
Keep up the great reviews!!!
Banging on a keyboard with cherry mx blues
Got yet another condenser mic review suggestion...the Senal SCM-660.
I love stickers for my laptops and iPads. If it's a pretty sticker(like the Blue one)
Nice review bro. Plz do a review on Audient id4
What a nice microphone :)
I like the sound of the high pass filter
This may be the cheapest Blue mic I actually like. But there are so many other options at that price point as well.
Hey Bandrew, sorry for disturbing you again
I've seen a photo of your audio setup (behind yourself in the videos) which includes a dbx 286s.
I wanted to ask the reason why you are using the Cloudlifter instead of the DBX to amplify the signal on your sm7b.
Is the cloudlifter better? because I'm thinking of buying a dynamic microphone soon (I hope) but I really don't understand which preamp is the best (in terms of audio quality and money).
If you could take your time to answer, I would really appreciate that, but I really wanna say thank you very much, in any case, for your videos and everything.
Have a good day c:
Thanks for your Extra info about this topics
Destiny has been using this mic for so long
I won’t be buying this anytime soon, but I love the reviews duude!!
how is it that you have all the videos I'm looking for
he plays the game right.
i buy this mic today thanks to this video
Do you have recommendations on a modestly priced mic for voiceovers which doesn’t pick up much background noise? Really like this review! Was considering the Baby Bottle but your comment near the end makes me think twice. 🙂
What do you prefer for singing regular vocals overall the baby bottle or sm7b ?
Theres no right or wrong just which one would you pick up in your preferences ?
Hello! Would you recommend this microphone for a music recording studio?
I love your channel
Add the Shure 55 to your vote list. I'd love to see it get the Bandrew treatment.
There is just something about Blue's microphones that turn me off personally. They seem to elevate certain frequencies to give the voice more projection (like a radio station host) but it comes off a bit unnatural to me.
??? ??? I agree I've had ny bluebird for 3 years for some reason i just hate it now, I want a natural sounding mic like the at 4050
Would you prefer the sm7b to the baby bottle ?
Please make a review for M-Track 2X2 Vocal Studio Pro
Cherry blues ftw!!
Saw your reivew on this and was lucky enough to grab one for 60 bucks off eBay. Hell yeah.
Absolutely amazing find!
@@Podcastage hell yeah haha
You make me want to skip from my AT2020 to this
Lmao im going from my at2020 to this
Don’t quite get the switches (not very experienced), but according to Sweetwater, if you want more high end you go to the middle of the cone, where as you go near the side for more mids.
If you don't quite "get the switches", then you're doing it wrong. They're there for a reason - read up.
podcastage which blue microphone do u think is best????
I buy this bad boy 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Very interested to hear how the Baby Bottle compares to the Shure KSM32 and JZ V11. From what I can tell, the Blue Bottle sounds a fraction brighter than both the KSM32 and JZ V11?
What are your thoughts on how these mics compare?
this is off topic but would you still give a good rating on the neewer phantom power as quality goes ? will it still do the job for my bm-800? Thanks !
At4040 vs blue baby bottle
Hey, Podcastage, I was wondering what usb mic at 50-ish $ would you suggest? Was looking at Marantz pod pack but maybe there is something better? You also mentioned that knox was quite good.
Got one today from Amazon...outer middle metal casing moves a little, I heard it's just the build quality today unfortunately.
Hey, Bandrew, what did you study/major in to know all this and why it's important? I plan on going into a field dealing with this so that would help lots! Thanks :)
Blue baby bottle Sl vs Warm Audio wa87 r2 ? Which one to choose?
Is this mic still good in 2024. Its on clearance on guitar center
quick question: Why is my mic picking up output noise that my headset would usually pick up, and no the mic isn't picking up the noise from my headset.
even tho i got the mic i wanted and needed which pod did an amazing review on it i still come back to see the vids cause they funny as hell
this mic isn't good for guitar amplifier because it saturate too much? i didn't understand your explanation about it, i felt like it isn't crisp enough for electrics guits or doesn't catch very well the hi freqs? ; another question is: if I use the SM57 and a Baby bottle SL a little far away can work for more tasty sound? in this case they work as team? thank you very much.
U r from my best in youtube
But i think u should review the Blue Spark SL Blackout version , it is A M A Z I N G , for a mic cost 200$
It’s only 169 right now on Amazon
I wanna buy this mic now.
what's the difference between Baby Bottle and Baby Bottle SL?
The toggle switches on the front, the non-SL does not have them. Most folks claim the original sounds a bit better. And the early european manufactured units better still.
the shure sm7b sounds awful compared to this mic.
Ive just got this mic but I do not know which connector should I use, it only says XLR Connector but is that all I have to know to buy the cable?
Can I use this mic with Saramonic SmartRig and TRRS to TRS adapter to connect it to my DSLR and what quality will I get? And are there mics that I can not use with Saramonic SmartRig (and adapter) on DSLR and why? PS: I would like to know about Saramonic SmartRig and not Saramonic SmartRig+ or some other that is actually made for DSLRs.
Thanks a lot for answering :D You are the best! Greetings from Serbia!
whats the difference between this and the old without sl in its name, the ones made in latvia?
what is a the best budget microphone for poorly dampened room ?
I wonder if the logitech acquisition will effect the quality of blue mics. Hopefully not...
Can we get a re-review with all the mics you have accumulated over the years? Thanks you earthling 🙏🏼👽
That's quite the request there. Ha. Normally people ask for me to review one microphone, as opposed to reviewing hundreds of mics.
@@Podcastage hahah, what can I say. Your review have evolved over the years. And I trust no one else but you when it comes to mics. Maybe compare it similar in price range? Anyway. Thanks for the reply man. 🙏🏼
@@PodcastageI’d love to hear a comparison video of the Baby Bottle vs Austrian Audio OC818, Shure KSM32, Blue Mouse and JZ V11 😊
First and last video watching I’m getting this mic I’ve used the scarlet mic that came with the solo bundle
Noti squad
This one, the neat king bee, or the Rode NT1??
Would you say this is one of the better vocal mics for an untreated room--or would you suggest something else?
definitely will hear the room with this thing, if you’re in a really bad room with reverb i would look into a dynamic microphone
Can you pls do a vid on the MXL 3000 mic.
Can you do a review of AKG C314 pls....cause its rare
sold !
Is this one usb?
Subscribed.
you are the best
where is the small pop filter for this mic? I need it.
Great reveiw. What's your take for professional music studio production the mk4 or blue bottle?
Baby Bottle, hands down.
@podcastage this Vs the Blue Spark for yt voiceover? As that video is a few years old has your testing method changed in that time? so therefore your thoughts on the Spark, or do you still rate it highly?
please make a new version of best mic under 50$
if u don't plz suggest me the best usb mic under 40$ for song reccording
or tell me which will be better for song reccording
samson go or CAD gxl 2400????
Does this microphone work with the icicle usb?
You rock
Could you review Superlux hd 330 headphones i've heard
great things about them
Have You Tried The Original Blue Bluebird, It doesn't have a grounding issue and has different circitory (although the capsule is the same) which doesn't result in the crunchy high end.
I tried to get my hands on the original but couldn't. I unfortunately bought this and the bluebird right when they pulled the originals, and both the versions I received were SL. =/
Between this mic and ksm44 for vocals??
Sir.. Is there any difference between silver colour and gold colour for this baby bottle??
@Sergey Petrov thank you
@Sergey Petrov is this one little bit brighter or something? Because i keep hearing that the old ones are dark and "boomy", i really like bluebird , but it can be bit harsh and thin sometimes.
Babby Bottle vs AT4033a?
I'm stuck and need help. Should I get this or the SF-920. I am an entitled teenager full of angst and I needed a response yesterday. XD
Need baby bottle Vs Shure sm7b
Would anyone recommend this over shure SM7 for musical recording ?
They're about on par with each other. At this point it depends on what look you want. That said, the Sm7 is great for overhead booms due to its mount. Sound wise, they're about on par.