Ultimate Showdown: Shure Sm7b Vs Rode Procaster - Which Mic Rules For Voice Overs?!
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- Опубліковано 2 кві 2020
- 🎙️ Struggling to choose between the Shure SM7B and Rode Procaster mics? Look no further! Dive into my detailed comparison to discover which microphone wins in design, performance, and value. Perfect for voice overs, podcasts, and professional audio. Hit LIKE, drop a COMMENT with your thoughts, and SUBSCRIBE for more expert tech reviews! #MicrophoneComparison #TechReview
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Rode sounds better for your voice. Very clean and pleasant. The Sm7B sounds quite Muddy.
Thanks for the feedback Roberto.
Lmao, he doesn't care. He seen the SM7B on Joe Rogan so it must be better. The SM7B is a muddy mic, often sounded like you're talking through a wet sock. Procasters tend to have more clarity and detail, and can be EQed to work better with just about any voice.
@@ulfrinn8783 The SM7b is better as long as you treat it as a broadcast mic with proper processing.
The Procaster is great if you don't do or barely do any processing since it has that 80 hz boost, 200 cut and shelf at the high end build in. Essentially, you would just have to compress and you'd be 90% there. That's why you favor it.
Even if you disregard podcasts, the SM7b is still a studio favorite around the world for both music and broadcast productions for a reason.
@@ulfrinn8783 What some call muddy, some call smooth. I think it has a nice dark sound, but considering the procaster is half the price, I would take that.
I definitely appreciate this video!! 💕 I appreciate and found it helpful with you sharing the wavelengths and the comparisons with and without the audio effect. You mentioning the noice caption and also how it can sound different on podcasting versus not sounding as different on UA-cam was helpful too!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
I just bought the Procaster and use it with the AI-1 and it produces such low noise and is adequate at 85% with no cloudlifter. Sounds incredible and doesn't leave me wanting anything else
I loved my Procaster for quite a while. The more work you do, the more I got OCD about the results and appearance. I'm glad its working out for you. Its a great mic.
@@MikeWilley Do you think I should get the Rode AI-1 as the sound card or the Behringer UM404HD?
for Rode Procaster
Good video, i love it! keep doing that reviews
Thank You for the awesome feedback. Many more reviews coming.
Thanks for making the video. I'd recommend you spend less time explaining why you're doing the videos, and get to the findings quicker.
Thanks for the constructive advice. I’ll put some thought into it. I appreciate you watching.
@@MikeWilley aqf19
The difference between those two mics is noticeable but not vast. The question is, is that difference worth so much money? At the moment, 30 April 2020, in the online shop gear4music, where I order most of my sound related stuff, Rode Procaster costs 159 £ and Shure SM7B is 409£. That's 257% of the price of Procaster! I might agree with you when you say, that SM7B sounds better but is it 2 and a half times better? I don't think so.
I'm not saying that someone shouldn't buy SM7B because it is a great piece of equipment, especially if someones budget allows that. I'm just trying to say, that if someone is looking for high quality microphone they should at least consider buying a Procaster. It might not be the best mic out there, but it might be good enough to save up that 250£ and spend it on something else. Remember, you still need a descent interface, preamp, dbx 286s for example, and a mic stand or boom arm.
Good video. Cheers.
I definitely agree, the big question for any individual is exactly that, is the advantages of the SM7B worth the price jump. I think everyones answer will depend on the objectives. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
I love the Røde products. I’ve used nothing but. I find their quality of sound really high. Being an Australian as well, I guess I feel a sense of pride in supporting my locally manufactured products. That’s not to say the Shure isn’t a good microphone. It absolutely is. But I’ve had a great run with Røde and personally, that’s where I’ll stay.
I'd be lying if I said I didn't like Rode as well. I have a ton of their products and to be honest I was exclusively Rode for all audio up until this switch. Thanks for the feedback and I appreciate you watching.
Great video Mike! Thanks.
Thanks for the support Jake, I really appreciate you watching.
It is a very hard decision PRICe vs SHURE. i am so undecided. I need a good mic for my voice over videos.
I love the Shure. Buying new gear can be hard sometimes. You have to go with your gut. Thanks for watching.
same here :-)
The SM7B definitely sounds better to my ears, a more natural, smoother tone, and a better looking microphone too, which is a valid factor to consider for video podcasts.
Thanks Alexander, I agree completely. I appreciate you watching.
Great video
I currently the rode pro caster and I’m tempted to buy a shure Sm7b
I currently use a rodecaster studio and have a cloud lifter so I think to up my game on my channel I’ll get the sm7b
Your situation sounds very very familiar...lol. I love my SM7B but the Procaster is a great mic as well. Go with your gut. Thanks for watching.
I wish i had a procaster but it's so expensive hahah i'm gonna save up for it though :D
This video is perfect! Very fucking useful! So informative, I know what Mic I'm buying now. THANK YOU SO MUCH! What did you record the video with? 😁
Glad to help. Thank for watching Jose.
can you tell me what effects u use for the procaster?
I'm sorry I can't. I've stopped using the Procaster a while ago. The SM7B is my only mic and I've loved it since I got it.
Will the procaster work decently without a cloudlifter?
Absolutely. Don't get me wrong, the Procaster is a great mic.
@@MikeWilley Oh cool, i love it i was just scared to buy it and then i'd have to get a cloudlifter for it to work properly
I think I give the 7b a slight edge, but I am seeing the Procaster on Thomann for $150 plus $30 shipping, huge price difference, we are talking half!! lol I think my next mic will be the Procaster.
Thanks for watching Master of Reality. I appreciate the input. Both are great mics.
@@MikeWilley Now I think I am going with the MV7 lol Wish I could justify getting a SM7b, but not at this point. Thanks, have a good night.
Very good crack!!!!.
I have the Shure SM7B and the Rode PROCASTER at home. And I'm trying them out and I like how they both sound and I have serious doubts which one to stay with.... Any advice?
Greetings and thanks.
All I can tell you is I got rid of the procaster because of the SM7B however.....they are both very close in performance and sound quality. I think its more of a preference and cost issue than anything else.
@@MikeWilley OK thank you very much !!
Why was your upgrade SM7B and not the Rode Broadcaster?
I had to see what all the fuss was about. Its a great mic and I think worthy of the fuss. Thanks for watching.
I agree 100%, specs mean nothing to me, sound quality is the most important thing. Thanks for the video.
You bet! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this video, it helped me to finally make a decision on which mic to get!
Generally I prefer the sound of the Shure SM7B but the Rode Procaster is very close and a whole lot cheaper! SM7B is approx £330 and the Procaster is £135, so it's a no brainer, I've just ordered the Rode, now just to choose the audio interface lol 😭
Awesome feedback and I appreciate your support. Thank You.
mister, if my need is for streamimg podcasts. more suitable rode procaster or shure SM7B
I don’t think there’s a big difference however I’d choose the SM7B. Thanks for watching.
I like the idea but the thumbnail need work. Maybe if you got the microphones at a different angle with a higher depth of field and add text that would be great.
Thanks for the feedback Zendi
Personally I think the Procaster sounds better for your voice, at least the Raw audio does. It's much brighter and captures it well without introducing ear chewing low-end. I listen to podcasts all day at work, and if there's too much low end audio, it tends to hurt my ears after a while. I have a Procaster, and would never replace it with an SM7b since my voice has enough low-end naturally, and it doesn't color the sound as much.
Both great mics in their own ways, and neither one is perfect for everyone. Mike DelGaudio doesn't even sound that great on an SM7B, and he has the voice of a god.
Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
I agree the podcaster sounds better for your voice. More raw and less of a fabricated sound. Great vid though...
Nice video 🌹
Thanks for watching and commenting
the rode sounds good but not so smooth like the SM7B. i've bought the SM7B and i'm very pleased.
I agree completely. Plus the SM7B looks better IMO.
the sm7b is my favorite mic and the rodeprocaster is my second favorite mic but the rode procaster sounds better on your voice. The shure sounds really muffled on your voice
Thanks for watching Jess. I love the SM7B. I'm still doing things to get the best sound possible and it never lets me down. The better you get at using it the better the sound gets. I appreciate the view and comment.
Idk what the problem is either your room isn’t treated perfectly or your gain is set really high. But your audio during your face video sounds distorted. At the same time when you stop talking I can hear your noise gate turn on. I’m thinking that your gain is just set really high during recording. I can’t judge your audio experiences as this is my first video seeing you but this is my thoughts and I hope it’ll be helpful.
Sorry about that
@@MikeWilley it’s ok, your content is pretty good. Very professional feeling as a small channel. Just find a way to reduce clipping.
Pffffff my not wanted point of view : this 2 mics sounds different ( not too different ) but both suits your voice in a very good way to my hear 👂 ! I can’t make a choice based on what I hear so I decided to buy both 😂😂😂. Just kidding . If I just speak about the hype, the look and the fetishism I put in the shure legendary broadcast mic, I prefer the sm7b but I know it’s not a choice made with my brain 😂😂😂
Fair enough, thanks for watching
go a little easier on the sharpening it looks like you have fxaa off XD
Thanks for the feedback.
Mike Willey no problem keep up the good work!! Love the content