After the video launched Synco Sent me the following: We promise that customers can return goods without giving a reason in 30 days. If they test the mic and think it‘s a lot worse than 416, please contact our Facebook (facebook.com/syncomicrophones/) and offer the purchase information. They will get a full refund. BTW, SYNCO Mic-D2 is out of stock now. If your viewers would like to purchase one. they could buy it on bit.ly/2peU8th. Momanplay is our official dealer. SYNCO Mic-D2on Momanplay is only $219 USD until December 1st.
How much gain do you need for this mic? I'm looking to improve my signal chain by using a mic that needs less gain than my dynamics that need 50+ dB gain.
Mike, I can’t decide if this review cost me $249, or saved me $750. ; ) Either way, thank you very, very much! I’m extremely happy with my Synco Mic D2.
This reminds me of back in the '80s when people used to choose "GUESS" jeans over "LEVIS" because "the quality was superior." Leave it to an audiophile to NOT want to admit when a new kid on the block is just as cool as the "popular kid." Bottom line: If you would have used only the Synco and never said the name, no one would be able to tell it wasn't the 416. Great job, Mike and great job, Synco.
The 416 has a slightly brighter and crisper high. But for $250US, I am putting the D2 on my research list. I NEVER considered a shotgun for voice-over and narration situations. This has completely opened my mind up to other possibilities.
I already commented on this video once but I'd really like you to see this: Please do a video on how you pick a mic for a particular job, i.e. why don't you just use your favorite or best (CAD e100s?) for everything and what types of mics someone who's starting out should look for to build their mic locker.
Last night on his live stream, Curtis Judd said he would give this Synco D2 to the first person who emailed him, for just the price of shipping. I was the lucky winner. No gigs lately but my kit is that much happier today! Thank you for your great reviews, Mike. I trust you. Cheers!
Honestly can never get enough of your videos. Something about how passionate you are about audio is so much fun to listen to. Hope you keep making videos.
In my opinion the sound-difference is definitely there and audible. Every time you switch to the MKH 416, the highs were much crisper, than with the Synco Mic D2, but overall they are very close to each other (soundwise) while the price difference is huge. So well done Synco Mic D2 :-)
Yeah, crisper highs. On the other hand the 416 was that much noisier as well, so equating the sound would be a simple high shelf boost to make them match, I imagine
JanneAirDotCom exactly. My current sm7b sounds pretty muddy with no EQ but a small boost in the mids and bass roll of is all it takes to make it fit my voice perfectly.
MK416 has more presence. And the low end is less 'muddy' - which is the most important part (clarity). You can add presence in processing. And frankly, you're often better off adding presence later if you know what you're doing. But adding clarity to the low-end can be a bit more difficult. I prefer a flat response. I like this Synco mic a lot. I think I'll pick one up. Thanks for the review!!
Thanks for doing this video, it's a huge help. I've been looking for weeks (months?...) for a mic to get started on VO and was starting to go crazy. A lot of popular mic reviews I either just haven't liked the sound, or couldn't afford it. Was just about to finally pull the trigger on getting the AT4033's, and this video popped up. Apparently I forgot I watched it like a month ago, not sure how I didn't jump on this the first time. Out of all the reviewers I've watched, you've got to be the closest to myself in terms of deeper voices, and I really liked how the D2 sounded. So I'm going to order one of these along with the AT and see what happens. Also fun fact! I was listening to your Narration demo on your website, and the article you read mentions the town I grew up in (Phoenixville)! Not really here nor there, but was just kind of cool hearing... sorry for this dissertation-sized "comment."
416 is definitely a tad more crisp, but with some EQ plays I think it can be super close. Super low noise levels, 240$ is a pretty good price for such quality sound. I will definitely consider this for my streaming setup when I am able to afford it. Cause I do like mic being out of the frame and 416 is my dream mic
Great comparison, thorough & complete without any bias. I absolutely love my current mic but certainly am considering the Synco d2 as a backup, I need a backup just in case? Thanks Mike for keeping us up with the latest gear out there
WOW!!!! I wasn't expecting that!!!! I've used and loved the 416 for years and find this Synco extraordinarily close in sound! Like you, I can't tell a difference!!!! If you have any problem with exterior sounds leaking into your booth, a shotgun mike like this is terrific in reducing that background noise! I'd buy this Synco D2 in a heartbeat!!!
Hey Mike, I love the channel and you’re the reason I bought a TLM103. Oddly enough I didn’t realize that I’ve been listening to you for years on the No Sleep Podcast! Thanks for creating these videos!
Great job comparing these mic's! Thanks for bringing the Synco D2 to our attention. As recorders we get into the various applications and sound quality of equipment. What I know is the average client can't tell the differences we focus on. If the project is done well and they get the needed response "you're their person!" That being said, my opinion is the 416 is clearly cleaner. You can hear the bass roll off is smoother and a bit more presence in the mid highs. The D2 sounds great for the price point, but the low end is more present and the mid highs aren't as present comparatively. The pop filter helps over the windscreen. I'll definitely pick up the D2 for now. I'll let my projects determine when and if I need to upgrade. I'm an advocate of letting projects pay for equipment and upgrades. Thanks again!
I was hoping you’d get “up nice and close and really eat the microphone” to compare the richness of both. However, that being being said another top shelf awesome video with Mike on mic action. Thank you sir!
ever since I saw and heard mk416 in your videos I wanted one for myself. Realistically speaking, I can't afford sh*t, but Synco definitely moved this dream $750 closer to me 😌 Thank you for the review!
I picked up a Synco D2 recently in a store-damaged outer box for $50 last week! Best value purchase ever... it even gives my TLM103 a severe run for its money! Mostly using it for cartoon voice acting, imitating commercial-style promo ad parodies. We couldn't be more pleased with it!
I had the Synco for a while. Tooted its horn. But something felt just a bit muddy. Was ok, not bad. At last I upgraded to the 416 and couldn’t be happier. Solid pre-post output.
My Thoughts: The 416 has much more clarity in the 2-5k range, which will make all the difference when you add a music bed to your VO. Also, watch the video from 6:08 and you'll see the spectrogram reveals quite a bit of frequency variation between the two mics. Finally, the D-2 has (to me) an unpleasant, "tinny" (or metallic) sound that becomes more and more obvious as the video progresses. That being said, does it matter for most people? Probably not. Save $750 buck and get yourself the D-2. Then take that $750 and invest it in a Grace 101 mic pre ;)
Pretty amazing. One thing I noticed was a pretty big sonic difference...in the Sennheiser's favor...of how crisp it still was, while the Synco sounded a bit muddier. Even with the windscreen option. Very cool though. I'll let the budget-minded know about it!
Merry Christmas to me!!! As my family doesn't know what to get me for Christmas and I tend to get checks, I decided on Christmas morning to pick up a Synco D2 mic. That's after getting a Stellar X2 last week. I'm looking forward to setting up my booth in my photography studio and having some fun experimenting. Darn you Mike!
Thanks for the demo, however, it would've been cool to hear the Synco pop filter on the Sennheiser as well. The fact that I can hear such an audible difference with its use over a UA-cam recording is quite telling.
As others have mentioned I also hear a bit more highs from the 416 but I actually think I prefer the sound of the Synco. Anyway, the difference is negligible. Synco makes some good stuff. When I need a shotgun mic this will be definitely be on my shortlist.
Mike, BIG THANK YOU, after this video I purchased the Synco Mic and it sounds awsome! Now me friend recorded a meditation using it and it sounds absolutely awsome. Thank you for this great video, it helped us very much. Best Wishes
Thanks Mike. I was hoping to hear something about proximity effect? And what if any gain settings you had between the two? Impressive mic and honestly I want to use one but I feel this is more a quick first impression than full review video.
after watching this review atleast 6 times and finding it on sale at a price that made it necessary to purchase this afternoon ($169.00) looking to get into vo , thank you for this review
The Synco sounds great and has a mostly flat response. However there is a boost in the 500Hz range that makes it sound a tad bit tinny if not EQ'd. Great mic for the price!
Yes, I noticed. The "puh" sounds are not present when using the Sennheiser but when using the Synco the "puh" sounds are present. But the noise floor and the timbre of your voice was otherwise, to my ears, identical. Thank you for the review! Huge thumbs up and like!
Thanks for this video! I purchased the Synco based on this video :) testing out a shotgun mic in my studio without having to spend $1000 on a mic that I know will deliver :)
My take is that due to their different cardioid patterns the two mics sound quite different once screens were in place. The D2 almost sounds like volume level dropped (but still excellent). Without screens the difference is very small and should be easy to compensate in post if desired.
More HF in the 416, seems obvious to me. I'd be interested to hear the Synco with a high shelf boost to see if it takes it nicely. Both sound good though - I might buy a synco
Don't. Two friends have returned it. I can not find any EQ that would make this mic usable for VO, much less sound anywhere close to a 416. This video is either terribly misleading or he received a unique version. The Synco is horrible, unless you need something to call for help if you've been kidnapped and held in a cave.
Oh Mike thank you so much for showing this mic. I’ve been using the sm7b for a year and love it for voice over and always pined for the mk416 and wanted a mic for film use and vo for youtube vids and this D2, damn I’m ordering it this weekend.
@@SYNCOMicrophones Any idea when you're replenishing your Amazon stock? There was only 1 in stock when Mike's video dropped today, and it's been snapped up already!
Vocal Talent search for the Synco store on amazon not the moman one cos I was in the same boat last night pondering the purchase with 6 in stock it now shows 2-3 weeks. But Synco has stock if in UK I just got one
Thanks for your support, Danish. We promise that customers can return goods without giving a reason in 30 days. If you test the mic and think it‘s a lot worse than 416, please contact our Facebook (facebook.com/syncomicrophones/) and offer the purchase information. You will get a full refund.😎
But 416 sounds basier and a little cleaner, doesn't it? At least on my K712 pro's. And I'm still not sure which one was with the gray dot but that one was basier and cleaner. But not $750 different, that's for sure!
Hey Mike, your videos are always relevant and timeless. Thanks for this one. I'm looking into the Synco mic and this really helped. Question: I can't find that pop filter anywhere. Your link isn't working anymore. Any thoughts on where I can find it now? Thanks!
Just got one. Yes, your vid affected my wallet. Got it a week ago and couldn't be happier. I produce corporate sales and leadership training videos and host a daily zoom call in a very nice but completed untreated office/ studio. My neighbors love their lawnmowers a d leaf blowers so I've been using various dynamics because of the noise rejection. For years i've been using a Sennheiser e935 which is really fantastic. But I move around a lot, very animated when I speak so the dynamic keeps me tethered to the front of the mic restricts my natural movement. I've tried other condensers and they sound amazing but I was picking up birds and all kinds of sounds from outside I didn't even hear with my ears, but there they were in my recordings. So with some hesitancy I picked up the Synco, concerned that it, being a condenser would be too sensitive and I've got to say, this thing is incredible. It picks me up with incredible sound quality, perfect intelligibility, full dynamic range and all the rejection I was getting from a dynamic. I Love this mic. It's sensitive enough that I can now be as animated as I want to be when I'm recording or in front of an audience or camera and it gets everything with a beautiful low end, full mids and crisp top end. For years, I wanted an RE20 - not any more. This is my personal end game mic. Thanks Mike!
Awesome review and you tricked me for sure up front. Long time fan of the 416 for VO, acoustic guitar, cello. It works great in a live sound setting as well. Everyone should have a pair. But now I think I'll get ma a Synco!
Hi, Mike :) Thank you for all your videos and amazing work!!! I was wondering if you recall what kind of processing did you use on this test for the Synco mic? Thank you :)
The differences are definitely more pronounced with the included wind protection on - Synco is darker through that foam/velvet stuff, but could be easily EQ'd.
FYI for anyone watching this now, the prices on these have come down from where they were when the video was made. I just bought one on Amazon for $170, making it an even more insane deal.
For me the synco sounds more dull and bassier, they sound almost exact the same but i still like the mkh 416 better cause it sounds more clear in my ears. Great video love it man! what an intro too !!!!!!!!!!!
Really good comparison - thank you for such detail! My only concern would be that both (?) mics popped quite badly at times (Listening on B&W monitors) But possibly due to positioning for the purposes of comparison. In your day to day use, did you fine one was more poppy than the other may I ask?
question: Which one would you recommend for someone with a very small "booth" and potentially for singing on top of voiceover work, the Synco d-12 or TZAudio Stellar X2? And why would you choose one or the other? Thank you, love your vids
What we ALL really! NEED to hear is, The Battery Powered SYNCO D 1 vs The Phantom powered 416. Now THAT! would be VERY! interesting. Thanx for your test.
Aha I just got my Synco D2 today, I was expecting it for December 29 to January 29 but my surprise I heard a knock on the door and DHL had a box and I knew that way my D2 I had the box cutter and rush to plug it to my Zimmer h5 and brother that shotgun mic can pick up sound from distant as if I had right in front of my mouth... $230 yap I’m keeping it.. Perfect for voiceover and video interview.. Thanks booth junkie man.. Ps. The Staller X2 in coming tomorrow:) If anyone wondering what is that is a Staller X2 go to booth junkie channel and you see and hear it for your self?you guys gonna be blowing away...
I'm just waiting for Mike to come back with a "Gotchya" follow-up, telling us that in fact he played another trick and that the dot was really the other way round, and all the commenters who rallied behind the 416 were really talking up the Synco! 😁
The 416 was the gray dot, it still showed when the mics were labelled and the MKH416 was being used. I actually didn't like the gray dot one as much (which I know is the 416), the low end is boomy, and the high end is a bit too much (yes it's super clear, but it's also really sharp, and there are a lot of people who DON'T like it for voiceover because of that).
After the video launched Synco Sent me the following:
We promise that customers can return goods without giving a reason in 30 days. If they test the mic and think it‘s a lot worse than 416, please contact our Facebook (facebook.com/syncomicrophones/) and offer the purchase information. They will get a full refund.
BTW, SYNCO Mic-D2 is out of stock now. If your viewers would like to purchase one. they could buy it on bit.ly/2peU8th. Momanplay is our official dealer. SYNCO Mic-D2on Momanplay is only $219 USD until December 1st.
Hm. Momonplay specs seem a little different from Synco website specs, or am I mistaken?
@Surrounded byCowards wat
For some reason I can't hear you in any of your videos and i don't know how to fix it
Glad I grabbed mine right after this video was uploaded. Will compare it to my Deity S-Mic 2 at some point.
How much gain do you need for this mic? I'm looking to improve my signal chain by using a mic that needs less gain than my dynamics that need 50+ dB gain.
Mike, I can’t decide if this review cost me $249, or saved me $750. ; ) Either way, thank you very, very much! I’m extremely happy with my Synco Mic D2.
This reminds me of back in the '80s when people used to choose "GUESS" jeans over "LEVIS" because "the quality was superior." Leave it to an audiophile to NOT want to admit when a new kid on the block is just as cool as the "popular kid." Bottom line: If you would have used only the Synco and never said the name, no one would be able to tell it wasn't the 416. Great job, Mike and great job, Synco.
The 416 has a slightly brighter and crisper high. But for $250US, I am putting the D2 on my research list. I NEVER considered a shotgun for voice-over and narration situations. This has completely opened my mind up to other possibilities.
I already commented on this video once but I'd really like you to see this: Please do a video on how you pick a mic for a particular job, i.e. why don't you just use your favorite or best (CAD e100s?) for everything and what types of mics someone who's starting out should look for to build their mic locker.
Last night on his live stream, Curtis Judd said he would give this Synco D2 to the first person who emailed him, for just the price of shipping. I was the lucky winner. No gigs lately but my kit is that much happier today! Thank you for your great reviews, Mike. I trust you. Cheers!
Honestly can never get enough of your videos. Something about how passionate you are about audio is so much fun to listen to. Hope you keep making videos.
So glad to see another Booth Junkie video so quickly!!!
In my opinion the sound-difference is definitely there and audible. Every time you switch to the MKH 416, the highs were much crisper, than with the Synco Mic D2, but overall they are very close to each other (soundwise) while the price difference is huge. So well done Synco Mic D2 :-)
BKMorpheus exactly - noticeable difference.
Thanks, BKMorpheus. We are going to improve the high frequencies of new models. 😎
Yeah, crisper highs. On the other hand the 416 was that much noisier as well, so equating the sound would be a simple high shelf boost to make them match, I imagine
JanneAirDotCom exactly. My current sm7b sounds pretty muddy with no EQ but a small boost in the mids and bass roll of is all it takes to make it fit my voice perfectly.
@@JanneAirDotCom Thanks! I will send your opinion to our technicians. 😎
You got me with the dot, I was thinking "Why no comparison" then 2 seconds later you lay it on me. I'm sold.
I ordered the Synco Mic D2 a couple months ago, and I absolutely love it - my audition videos have never sounded better!
The 416 is a tad brighter than the Synco. That being said, when you factor the cost, I would pick the synco over the 416.
StringStorm noticed that too.
And also could a slight eq boost in post on the Synco make the sound almost identical? because if so, then bam you've saved around $750.
Yeah the 416 seem to be slightly brighter, the Synco sound a tad muffled, but as you say, that doesn't justify the 400% cost hike :)
@@SinisterSkip A little bit of compression really opens the Synco Mic D2 up. I mean like 1.5-2 on the wet signal slider in Reaper's compressor.
@@dylanj8676 Did you try it out with those settings on your Reaper comp? 'cos if that really works, then I'm sold for good.
Just ordered the Synco. My first XLR shotgun mic. Thank you for this showcase test Mike!
MK416 has more presence. And the low end is less 'muddy' - which is the most important part (clarity). You can add presence in processing. And frankly, you're often better off adding presence later if you know what you're doing. But adding clarity to the low-end can be a bit more difficult. I prefer a flat response. I like this Synco mic a lot. I think I'll pick one up. Thanks for the review!!
I am starting to like your videos more and more. Thanks for all your work and the kindness that comes through.
Nice comparison Mike, thanks!
Any chance of seeing a location sound test in the future?
@@mathewwhitebay9915 Yes.
@@curtisjudd Awesome!
Sounds good to me! Amazon has a 10% discount on this mic today - $224.
I've got it on my list. I'll definitely be keeping a beed on this mic!
Great video. I bought the D2 on your recommendation last year.... and love it!
Buying now! Much love from Brazil. I work with dubbing and it will fit perfectly.
WOW!!! I had no idea that you were switching mics!!! I'm convinced and will be getting one! Unbelievable!
I love the reviews as usual. I find myself holding my breathe when you're checking the sound floor like I'm in front of the mics....lol
I think your voice would sound amazing no matter what! You're so talented.
Thanks for doing this video, it's a huge help. I've been looking for weeks (months?...) for a mic to get started on VO and was starting to go crazy. A lot of popular mic reviews I either just haven't liked the sound, or couldn't afford it.
Was just about to finally pull the trigger on getting the AT4033's, and this video popped up. Apparently I forgot I watched it like a month ago, not sure how I didn't jump on this the first time.
Out of all the reviewers I've watched, you've got to be the closest to myself in terms of deeper voices, and I really liked how the D2 sounded. So I'm going to order one of these along with the AT and see what happens.
Also fun fact! I was listening to your Narration demo on your website, and the article you read mentions the town I grew up in (Phoenixville)! Not really here nor there, but was just kind of cool hearing... sorry for this dissertation-sized "comment."
Thank you for all of your useful videos and gear reviews! I also hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving! :)
Thank you for that review. Just what I needed! You made my day here 👍🏻
Outstanding comparison! I ordered one during the Amazon Black Friday sale for $199.
416 is definitely a tad more crisp, but with some EQ plays I think it can be super close. Super low noise levels, 240$ is a pretty good price for such quality sound.
I will definitely consider this for my streaming setup when I am able to afford it. Cause I do like mic being out of the frame and 416 is my dream mic
Bless you for this mic review!!! You just saved me hundreds.
Outstanding, Mike. Informative and entertaining as always. Great mic and at a great price. Thanks so much for posting.
Great comparison, thorough & complete without any bias. I absolutely love my current mic but certainly am considering the Synco d2 as a backup, I need a backup just in case? Thanks Mike for keeping us up with the latest gear out there
WOW!!!! I wasn't expecting that!!!! I've used and loved the 416 for years and find this Synco extraordinarily close in sound! Like you, I can't tell a difference!!!! If you have any problem with exterior sounds leaking into your booth, a shotgun mike like this is terrific in reducing that background noise! I'd buy this Synco D2 in a heartbeat!!!
Thank you for this helpful comparision! The idea with the dot to show the active mic is great :).
Hey Mike, I love the channel and you’re the reason I bought a TLM103. Oddly enough I didn’t realize that I’ve been listening to you for years on the No Sleep Podcast! Thanks for creating these videos!
My pleasure! Glad you enjoy the podcast!!!
Waiting for my new Synco D1 arriving... can't wait 👍
I’m definitely getting a Synco for promo/trailer . Thanks for this!
Great job comparing these mic's! Thanks for bringing the Synco D2 to our attention. As recorders we get into the various applications and sound quality of equipment. What I know is the average client can't tell the differences we focus on. If the project is done well and they get the needed response "you're their person!"
That being said, my opinion is the 416 is clearly cleaner. You can hear the bass roll off is smoother and a bit more presence in the mid highs. The D2 sounds great for the price point, but the low end is more present and the mid highs aren't as present comparatively. The pop filter helps over the windscreen.
I'll definitely pick up the D2 for now. I'll let my projects determine when and if I need to upgrade. I'm an advocate of letting projects pay for equipment and upgrades. Thanks again!
I was hoping you’d get “up nice and close and really eat the microphone” to compare the richness of both. However, that being being said another top shelf awesome video with Mike on mic action. Thank you sir!
I just watched an ad with your voice in it!! It was about the Whisper Room portable isolation room
I have one over 2 years working every week. Best solution for my voice :) Thanks
I just got the mic a few days ago. It’s so good!
ever since I saw and heard mk416 in your videos I wanted one for myself. Realistically speaking, I can't afford sh*t, but Synco definitely moved this dream $750 closer to me 😌
Thank you for the review!
I picked up a Synco D2 recently in a store-damaged outer box for $50 last week! Best value purchase ever... it even gives my TLM103 a severe run for its money! Mostly using it for cartoon voice acting, imitating commercial-style promo ad parodies. We couldn't be more pleased with it!
good call on the Octo. just ordered one.
I had the Synco for a while. Tooted its horn. But something felt just a bit muddy. Was ok, not bad. At last I upgraded to the 416 and couldn’t be happier. Solid pre-post output.
My Thoughts: The 416 has much more clarity in the 2-5k range, which will make all the difference when you add a music bed to your VO. Also, watch the video from 6:08 and you'll see the spectrogram reveals quite a bit of frequency variation between the two mics. Finally, the D-2 has (to me) an unpleasant, "tinny" (or metallic) sound that becomes more and more obvious as the video progresses.
That being said, does it matter for most people? Probably not. Save $750 buck and get yourself the D-2. Then take that $750 and invest it in a Grace 101 mic pre ;)
Love my Grace! Good call Jon!
I appreciate you doing these
Going to be testing this baby on an audiobook Tuesday. Never heard of this company. Thanks for the review, Mike.
Great video. I got it for $200. It's arriving on Monday. Can't wait to use it, especially after your review:)
Pretty amazing. One thing I noticed was a pretty big sonic difference...in the Sennheiser's favor...of how crisp it still was, while the Synco sounded a bit muddier. Even with the windscreen option. Very cool though. I'll let the budget-minded know about it!
I love this. Thanks for saving me future money!
Merry Christmas to me!!! As my family doesn't know what to get me for Christmas and I tend to get checks, I decided on Christmas morning to pick up a Synco D2 mic. That's after getting a Stellar X2 last week. I'm looking forward to setting up my booth in my photography studio and having some fun experimenting. Darn you Mike!
Thank you, Mike!
Wondefull Synco Mic D2... And affordable price! Thank you for review Booth Junkie :) I even can use this for my Hot Wheels reviews
I got the synco D2 too. Great mic
For a channel dedicated to microphones and audio recording booths the camera and lightning quality are stellar
Thanks for the demo, however, it would've been cool to hear the Synco pop filter on the Sennheiser as well. The fact that I can hear such an audible difference with its use over a UA-cam recording is quite telling.
I love the tone... and the price.
Excellent comparison my friend, good job I'll consider your analysis. Greetings from Lima, Peru
already had the 416 but needed a second mic and bought the Synco Mic D2 based on this and other reviews. Definitely an excellent mic thus far.
Wow that's impressive ! I tried listening with good headphones, and through studio monitors I could not hear a difference except with the foam cover.
I actually prefer the Synco here. The 416 has a bit too much low end for Mike's voice IMO, it actually made my headphones resonate a bit.
This one puzzled me yet again.. was quite sure I'd go with a Audio-Technica AT4053B...
Just ordered it together with the blimb. I will use it for my Intros and recording Car audio
For that price, sound really good!
nice job Synco!
I don't own the 416 but I do own the MKE600, I will definitely buy the D2. Great video Mike and great job Synco!
Yup. I ordered one just now. Canadian price waay more. But, that's the way of the world Looking forward to trying it out on audiobooks. Cheers!
As others have mentioned I also hear a bit more highs from the 416 but I actually think I prefer the sound of the Synco. Anyway, the difference is negligible. Synco makes some good stuff. When I need a shotgun mic this will be definitely be on my shortlist.
Mike, BIG THANK YOU, after this video I purchased the Synco Mic and it sounds awsome! Now me friend recorded a meditation using it and it sounds absolutely awsome. Thank you for this great video, it helped us very much. Best Wishes
Thanks Mike.
I was hoping to hear something about proximity effect? And what if any gain settings you had between the two? Impressive mic and honestly I want to use one but I feel this is more a quick first impression than full review video.
after watching this review atleast 6 times and finding it on sale at a price that made it necessary to purchase this afternoon ($169.00) looking to get into vo , thank you for this review
The Synco sounds great and has a mostly flat response. However there is a boost in the 500Hz range that makes it sound a tad bit tinny if not EQ'd. Great mic for the price!
Yes, I noticed. The "puh" sounds are not present when using the Sennheiser but when using the Synco the "puh" sounds are present. But the noise floor and the timbre of your voice was otherwise, to my ears, identical. Thank you for the review! Huge thumbs up and like!
Thanks for this video! I purchased the Synco based on this video :) testing out a shotgun mic in my studio without having to spend $1000 on a mic that I know will deliver :)
My take is that due to their different cardioid patterns the two mics sound quite different once screens were in place. The D2 almost sounds like volume level dropped (but still excellent). Without screens the difference is very small and should be easy to compensate in post if desired.
Nice review... But I would really like to see how it compares with side rejection of the 416...
More HF in the 416, seems obvious to me. I'd be interested to hear the Synco with a high shelf boost to see if it takes it nicely. Both sound good though - I might buy a synco
*I already have a Senn 416, but this would make a great back-up mic !!!*
Don't. Two friends have returned it. I can not find any EQ that would make this mic usable for VO, much less sound anywhere close to a 416. This video is either terribly misleading or he received a unique version. The Synco is horrible, unless you need something to call for help if you've been kidnapped and held in a cave.
Great video mike, can you compare the D2 against a similarly priced mic such as a rode ntg2?
Oh Mike thank you so much for showing this mic. I’ve been using the sm7b for a year and love it for voice over and always pined for the mk416 and wanted a mic for film use and vo for youtube vids and this D2, damn I’m ordering it this weekend.
Thanks for your support, ObservantJim. 😎
@@SYNCOMicrophones Any idea when you're replenishing your Amazon stock? There was only 1 in stock when Mike's video dropped today, and it's been snapped up already!
SYNCO Microphones no problem I bought one an hour ago
Vocal Talent search for the Synco store on amazon not the moman one cos I was in the same boat last night pondering the purchase with 6 in stock it now shows 2-3 weeks. But Synco has stock if in UK I just got one
Brilliant !!! o boy happy Black Friday !!!
Love it mike. Thank you
I can't wait to try Synco for my VO and narration and voice acting. I'm a deep voice VO Actor/ Artist. So ya I think it'll be perfect for me
I do think the 416 sounds a bit more crisp, but it’s super subtle. Kind of insane that synco could get this close on that budget
Subscribed and bought. Thank you!!
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with a boost in the high you can match these mics in post
Have you tried the Sennheiser 8060? One of the sound engineers at SAG's DFL Lab hipped me to it and... OMG! Amazing sound!
But 416 sounds basier and a little cleaner, doesn't it? At least on my K712 pro's. And I'm still not sure which one was with the gray dot but that one was basier and cleaner.
But not $750 different, that's for sure!
The MKH416 is the gray dot. I actually like the D2 a bit better here.
Same - "basier and a little cleaner" - on my mh751's, too.
I can definitely hear a difference. baby, it's just because my current headset is particularly responsive in a range that microphone is.
Hey Mike, your videos are always relevant and timeless. Thanks for this one. I'm looking into the Synco mic and this really helped. Question: I can't find that pop filter anywhere. Your link isn't working anymore. Any thoughts on where I can find it now? Thanks!
Just got one. Yes, your vid affected my wallet. Got it a week ago and couldn't be happier. I produce corporate sales and leadership training videos and host a daily zoom call in a very nice but completed untreated office/ studio. My neighbors love their lawnmowers a d leaf blowers so I've been using various dynamics because of the noise rejection. For years i've been using a Sennheiser e935 which is really fantastic. But I move around a lot, very animated when I speak so the dynamic keeps me tethered to the front of the mic restricts my natural movement. I've tried other condensers and they sound amazing but I was picking up birds and all kinds of sounds from outside I didn't even hear with my ears, but there they were in my recordings. So with some hesitancy I picked up the Synco, concerned that it, being a condenser would be too sensitive and I've got to say, this thing is incredible. It picks me up with incredible sound quality, perfect intelligibility, full dynamic range and all the rejection I was getting from a dynamic. I Love this mic. It's sensitive enough that I can now be as animated as I want to be when I'm recording or in front of an audience or camera and it gets everything with a beautiful low end, full mids and crisp top end. For years, I wanted an RE20 - not any more. This is my personal end game mic. Thanks Mike!
Awesome review and you tricked me for sure up front. Long time fan of the 416 for VO, acoustic guitar, cello. It works great in a live sound setting as well. Everyone should have a pair. But now I think I'll get ma a Synco!
Hi, Mike :) Thank you for all your videos and amazing work!!! I was wondering if you recall what kind of processing did you use on this test for the Synco mic? Thank you :)
Thanks Mike, just found my travel mic!
Hey there troy, did you get one yet? I'm looking for a back-up and if they work well I'll get one on my next trip to Florida
CancunAndy hey! I have not pulled the trigger but thanks for re-tempting me!
The differences are definitely more pronounced with the included wind protection on - Synco is darker through that foam/velvet stuff, but could be easily EQ'd.
FYI for anyone watching this now, the prices on these have come down from where they were when the video was made. I just bought one on Amazon for $170, making it an even more insane deal.
For me the synco sounds more dull and bassier, they sound almost exact the same but i still like the mkh 416 better cause it sounds more clear in my ears. Great video love it man! what an intro too !!!!!!!!!!!
Really good comparison - thank you for such detail! My only concern would be that both (?) mics popped quite badly at times (Listening on B&W monitors) But possibly due to positioning for the purposes of comparison. In your day to day use, did you fine one was more poppy than the other may I ask?
question: Which one would you recommend for someone with a very small "booth" and potentially for singing on top of voiceover work, the Synco d-12 or TZAudio Stellar X2?
And why would you choose one or the other?
Thank you, love your vids
What we ALL really! NEED to hear is, The Battery Powered SYNCO D 1 vs The Phantom powered 416.
Now THAT! would be VERY! interesting.
Thanx for your test.
Aha I just got my Synco D2 today, I was expecting it for December 29 to January 29 but my surprise I heard a knock on the door and DHL had a box and I knew that way my D2 I had the box cutter and rush to plug it to my Zimmer h5 and brother that shotgun mic can pick up sound from distant as if I had right in front of my mouth...
$230 yap I’m keeping it..
Perfect for voiceover and video interview..
Thanks booth junkie man..
Ps. The Staller X2 in coming tomorrow:)
If anyone wondering what is that is a Staller X2 go to booth junkie channel and you see and hear it for your self?you guys gonna be blowing away...
I'm just waiting for Mike to come back with a "Gotchya" follow-up, telling us that in fact he played another trick and that the dot was really the other way round, and all the commenters who rallied behind the 416 were really talking up the Synco! 😁
The 416 was the gray dot, it still showed when the mics were labelled and the MKH416 was being used. I actually didn't like the gray dot one as much (which I know is the 416), the low end is boomy, and the high end is a bit too much (yes it's super clear, but it's also really sharp, and there are a lot of people who DON'T like it for voiceover because of that).