I Found the BEST Microphone For Vocals UNDER $50!!!

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  • @EdwardSmithMusic
    @EdwardSmithMusic  Рік тому +22

    🎤 MA-87 ($47) - amzn.to/3thESwl
    🎤 Rode NT1 ($249) - sweetwater.sjv.io/Mmk5EJ
    🎤 Neumann U87 ($3600) - sweetwater.sjv.io/GmmNKk

  • @orthochristos
    @orthochristos 8 місяців тому +117

    I Found the BEST Microphone For Vocals UNDER $50! Sponsored by... MA

  • @tomcaron9113
    @tomcaron9113 Рік тому +67

    Just got one. Was able to grab it on Amazon for $39.99. No wind screen included with mine. All I can say is wow. Beats most of my $$$$ mics.
    Thanks!

    • @EdwardSmithMusic
      @EdwardSmithMusic  Рік тому +10

      It is awesome!!! I ordered another one last week but was surprised by the poor reviews. For the price, this mic deserves nothing but 5 stars in my books 🙌🏻🫡

    • @MasudaOfKorriban
      @MasudaOfKorriban 4 місяці тому

      @@EdwardSmithMusic You'd be surprised, a lot of the reviews on amazon aren't even real, it's why you see such good reviews on terrible products and sometimes bad reviews on good products.
      I have gotten a lot of mail to my house to make 5 star reviews for products and I found it wild.

  • @jahihenry6702
    @jahihenry6702 9 місяців тому +12

    my microphone just broke in the middle of recording so this video is GODSEND for my music and my morale. THANK YOU!!!

  • @2dboo11
    @2dboo11 Рік тому +98

    It’s hard to tell. You always sound good no matter what mic you use.

    • @EdwardSmithMusic
      @EdwardSmithMusic  Рік тому +5

      Thank you so much!!!

    • @kysi6274
      @kysi6274 Рік тому

      His singing is awful what are you talking about ?

    • @MrSound4Life
      @MrSound4Life Рік тому +10

      The cheaper one is brighter and lacks bottom end. Not bad for that price though.

    • @ilyxtsy
      @ilyxtsy Рік тому +10

      what in the glaze???

    • @wastedimperium777
      @wastedimperium777 Рік тому +2

      @@ilyxtsy cuzz😂

  • @TavardoReasias
    @TavardoReasias Рік тому +11

    The MA-87 is no joke, I used that Mike before and boi oh boi the quality is really up there.

  • @dancingthroughpages140
    @dancingthroughpages140 Рік тому +21

    I wish this had mentioned that it requires a phantom power adapter which is approximately an extra 20 bucks. I was all excited when I bought it only to find that. Guess it's what I get for not reading labels tho. 🤪 Thanks for videos like these! Subbed!

    • @mrpicky1868
      @mrpicky1868 Рік тому +5

      20$ is a pretty bad phantom power and then after that you need a very good input to have remotely good sound . welcome to the world of studio equipment

    • @iamataldi
      @iamataldi Рік тому

      is it ok tho for low entry people?@@mrpicky1868

    • @Ryanthemusician
      @Ryanthemusician 8 місяців тому +2

      Don’t this work with your interface phantom Power?

    • @yssnfilms
      @yssnfilms 4 місяці тому

      @@Ryanthemusician 48v + xlr it should ,my answer without research tho

  • @jayall00
    @jayall00 5 місяців тому +4

    Great demo. Im all about getting the highest quality gear but when it comes to mics…I dont hear a $3600 difference. The Neumann has a little more depth and dynamic range. But with a tube and a piezo disk I can’t imagine it being hard to build my own for $100 worth of components and putting it in the case of an MA-87. I just don’t know how anything justifies that insane price. Even Marshall stacks are cheaper, and their electronic content and build complexity definitely exceeds what goes into that mic. Atleast that’s my take

  • @spiritsavage
    @spiritsavage 5 місяців тому +5

    MA-87 doesn't have any resonance. NT-1 has resonance. The Neumann captures the resonance to the detail you can even hear it slowly fall off. Great comparison! Thanks!

    • @EdwardSmithMusic
      @EdwardSmithMusic  5 місяців тому +2

      @@spiritsavage Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @DoctorMandible
    @DoctorMandible Рік тому +6

    Should I save my money and buy 76 of these? Or one of the good ones?

  • @NajamSherazofficial
    @NajamSherazofficial 8 місяців тому +2

    beautiful singing voice!

  • @EepySleeper
    @EepySleeper Рік тому +7

    I’ve been looking for a case for my TLM102, so definitely huge thanks to you for talking about MelonAudio, haha

    • @henrikpetersson3463
      @henrikpetersson3463 Рік тому

      Too bad they don't seem to have one with space for the shock mount as well.

  • @castrosacasa
    @castrosacasa 9 місяців тому +2

    Best one under $50 for sure! but I think the Rode NT-1 is closer to the U87

  • @ridingdriving
    @ridingdriving Рік тому +2

    brilliant and thanks for investing for our needs

  • @vannmensa
    @vannmensa Рік тому +3

    dope content as usual

  • @kom_official
    @kom_official Рік тому +3

    Can you make a longer video abaut this microphone? I really like it and want to know more abaut it befor i buy it!

  • @shunpillay
    @shunpillay 2 місяці тому +2

    Awesome singing voice.

  • @willclarkneptune
    @willclarkneptune 10 місяців тому +2

    Dang. Can't find an MA 87 anywhere

    • @EdwardSmithMusic
      @EdwardSmithMusic  10 місяців тому +2

      Melon Audio let me know they will restock this mic within the next 2-3 Weeks

    • @willclarkneptune
      @willclarkneptune 10 місяців тому

      Awesome! Wow, thanks for checkin, I'll keep an eye out.
      @@EdwardSmithMusic

  • @chazzcollab
    @chazzcollab 11 місяців тому +1

    How come nobody focuses on the density of the pop stopper or the foam that changes ur sibilance and adds warmth ? I think theres some technology there that needs looked into.

  • @ed_destyne
    @ed_destyne Місяць тому +2

    Can someone explain pls
    What is "DRY VOCAL"
    and why is it different from the first.

    • @EdwardSmithMusic
      @EdwardSmithMusic  Місяць тому

      @@ed_destyne Dry vocal is the dry signal of the recording… so the vocal without any effects or post processing

  • @PaulDelaCruzOfficial
    @PaulDelaCruzOfficial Рік тому

    Bro, whatever mic you use you still sound good.

  • @ri-ealismtattooart2244
    @ri-ealismtattooart2244 Рік тому +2

    I can’t find it in Europe 😔 or many months waiting time and import stuff
    Someone got some tips ?

  • @soulinspiration1
    @soulinspiration1 8 місяців тому +13

    Well it aint $47 now.

    • @eboethrasher
      @eboethrasher Місяць тому

      And now Amazon does't even have it anymore.

    • @GabrielTheGuitarist
      @GabrielTheGuitarist Місяць тому

      @@eboethrasher just checked...yup. it gone

  • @SIAMENDMUSIC
    @SIAMENDMUSIC Рік тому +1

    WA-47JR VS SE 2200...what is the best?

  • @mugman100
    @mugman100 7 місяців тому +4

    Thanks much on this rec ... just what I was looking for

  • @gabriellves141
    @gabriellves141 9 місяців тому +2

    Please, talk about Noise floor, Phantom Power noise, etc. Save us pls!

  • @aemproductions8356
    @aemproductions8356 11 місяців тому

    I'm considering buying the MXL V87 mic. No one talks about it but I think its good dupe for the U87.

  • @CoggySings
    @CoggySings Рік тому +9

    The U87 is a Great Mic!!! I have recorded many songs with it in the Studio!!!

  • @LilWoppo
    @LilWoppo 10 місяців тому +3

    Just bought the ma 87

    • @kenzorwings
      @kenzorwings 8 місяців тому +1

      And what do you think of him? Is it worth buying?

  • @hooliganstreet
    @hooliganstreet Рік тому +7

    How does it handle a really loud vocal? Is it prone to clipping?

    • @NaruzaMotomo
      @NaruzaMotomo 5 місяців тому

      I wonder too

    • @GlizzyGladiatorOfficial
      @GlizzyGladiatorOfficial 13 днів тому

      every mic is prone to clipping. learn how to use a clipper, makes ur vocals hit, without actually clipping

  • @deotexh
    @deotexh 6 місяців тому +4

    I bought it, got problems like buzzing noise when touching it and idk like electricity problem, so I refunding it with Amazon...

  • @YoungDulla21
    @YoungDulla21 9 місяців тому +1

    On Amazon it says unavailable any other way???

  • @mitt_3
    @mitt_3 4 місяці тому +1

    so is this mic also good for rapping?

  • @gplusplus314
    @gplusplus314 2 місяці тому

    What brand is it and where can I buy it? I’m not finding it at the usual places.

  • @GlasierXplor
    @GlasierXplor 10 місяців тому +2

    Hey hey, may I ask what do you feel about ma-87 vs the ma-67? Considering one of them (or maybe both 🌚).

    • @EdwardSmithMusic
      @EdwardSmithMusic  10 місяців тому +2

      Both microphones are exceptional for the price. I will be doing a comparison between both the MA-67 and MA-87 in March. Stay tuned for that video 🫡

    • @MichaelPayne1374
      @MichaelPayne1374 10 місяців тому

      @@EdwardSmithMusic I was wondering the same thing, i'm about to start writing & recording songs again after 11 years, so this is a video i will look forward too with much anticipation, i need a warmer sound as i think my voice is pretty harsh, i used a behringer b-2 when i started writing songs 20 years ago, time for a new one i think, btw you sound fantastic :D

    • @GlasierXplor
      @GlasierXplor 10 місяців тому

      ​@@EdwardSmithMusic Thank you :) will be looking forward to that video! Currently I have an AT2035 but I find it very dry, hopefully one of these, or the B-2 Pro that is on the way will make it better :)

  • @Unlucky_Vampire
    @Unlucky_Vampire 2 місяці тому +1

    I don’t see a link for the microphone case

  • @pavelfajtfree
    @pavelfajtfree 5 місяців тому +1

    Hello Edward, thank you for the information. Any idea where I can buy MA-87 these days. Amazon link is empty. Thank you very much

    • @EdwardSmithMusic
      @EdwardSmithMusic  5 місяців тому

      I’m sure it will be back in stock soon 🫡

  • @YPCLilTroy_LilMoonie_JayoWorst

    do you think it’s better than the AT 2020?

    • @EdwardSmithMusic
      @EdwardSmithMusic  Рік тому +1

      I'll have to compare the two to really see, but I have a feeling they might be very similar.

  • @izzyavila6735
    @izzyavila6735 7 місяців тому +1

    MA7 sounds baddd! I like the NT1, but the u87 sounds amazing…. Can’t compare ! Ur for art! Anything works! At the end the mic is your part of it!!!!

  • @Squirrel-i6u
    @Squirrel-i6u 2 місяці тому

    I just went to buy it and it said it was unavailable and don't know when or if, they will ever be available.

  • @hundredpercent888
    @hundredpercent888 2 місяці тому +1

    What’s pop filter did u use?

  • @AllanGildea
    @AllanGildea Рік тому +1

    Extraordinary!

  • @dariomottola-br1vq
    @dariomottola-br1vq 6 місяців тому

    Can be good for more 3/4 voices in external? (We’re not professionists and we do not want to spend a lot)
    Could you give me some advices?

  • @Ashvra_
    @Ashvra_ Рік тому

    Is this mic the same as the Lexsen lex87?

  • @BukkyOfficial
    @BukkyOfficial Рік тому +1

    Is it better than the Scarlett solo microphone?

    • @EdwardSmithMusic
      @EdwardSmithMusic  Рік тому +2

      Might be a good idea to do a comparison 💪

    • @BukkyOfficial
      @BukkyOfficial Рік тому +1

      @@EdwardSmithMusic
      Please, do so.
      Thank you.

  • @goldringhunter2431
    @goldringhunter2431 2 місяці тому +1

    Your pretty good!

  • @Wilbin
    @Wilbin 8 місяців тому

    you think AKG-P120 or MA-87 which is better ?

  • @blingdizzo1200
    @blingdizzo1200 Рік тому +1

    I have a Akg p120 should i upgrade or still use it some advice please

    • @EdwardSmithMusic
      @EdwardSmithMusic  Рік тому

      What upgrade do you have in mind?

    • @blingdizzo1200
      @blingdizzo1200 Рік тому +1

      With a MA-87 or the Akg p120 is ok compared

    • @EdwardSmithMusic
      @EdwardSmithMusic  Рік тому

      @@blingdizzo1200 I would upgrade to something like a Lewitt LCT 440 Pure… The MA87 isn’t much of an upgrade 🫡

  • @PLOTStill
    @PLOTStill Рік тому +1

    I've been using a Hybrid C1 microphone ever since I started making music in 2017 and I'll only change it when it dies on me

    • @PLOTStill
      @PLOTStill 10 місяців тому

      @Frikoppie yes it is, I'll check some out, thanks for the recommedations.

  • @evan0wo
    @evan0wo 9 місяців тому

    Does Melon Audio still sell microphones? I looked on the store and all i saw was the cases, and i don’t want to risk buying a microphone thats this cheap on eBay.

  • @liyojoseph
    @liyojoseph Рік тому +1

    Which software are you using ?

  • @campar1043
    @campar1043 10 місяців тому +1

    the u87 is still better than both but with an over 3000 dollar difference? im not so sure

  • @siritsyellow352
    @siritsyellow352 8 місяців тому

    Can you just tell me honestly. If I can’t feel the difference. Am i have bad ears?? Or maybe just u have good audio interface so it seems there’s no difference(tiny difference) what is your opinion?

  • @Jarde-kl3uv
    @Jarde-kl3uv Місяць тому

    Which Chinese mic is this originally?

  • @ΙωαννηςΔελληανεστησ
    @ΙωαννηςΔελληανεστησ 2 місяці тому

    Very nice microphone

  • @tendai._mm
    @tendai._mm Рік тому +1

    Can you use a cellphone instead of a laptop to record music

    • @henrikpetersson3463
      @henrikpetersson3463 Рік тому

      Certainly. As long as your interface is compatible.

    • @tendai._mm
      @tendai._mm Рік тому

      ​@@henrikpetersson3463 okay tthanks

  • @ninjaplayer99
    @ninjaplayer99 Рік тому +1

    What is better MA- 87 or mackie em 97 cu?

  • @Kingsxsazusound
    @Kingsxsazusound 6 місяців тому

    Nice, good video

  • @raulandradedonalicio2382
    @raulandradedonalicio2382 11 місяців тому +1

    Can you please do a review to the MA-67 from Melon Audio too!!!

  • @angelitobandz
    @angelitobandz 6 місяців тому

    My favorite is the NT1-A the MA doesn't sound professional enough

  • @highgatehandyman6479
    @highgatehandyman6479 Рік тому +1

    Good voice but sound very modern and damp. Have some fun with it

  • @LaatLosMusiek
    @LaatLosMusiek 9 місяців тому +1

    I love your voice.

  • @eboethrasher
    @eboethrasher Місяць тому

    Not even in stock anymore, they only have the MA67. And it is $109. So this video is kinda outdated and only functions as an ad for their cases at this point.

  • @sktphunt7997
    @sktphunt7997 9 місяців тому

    Can you make a review of BM 900?

  • @zro_dfects
    @zro_dfects Місяць тому

    Every voice is different, and would require a mic to suit that voice, but you could sing in a calculator and would sound like a THX home theatre.

  • @TerryBollea1
    @TerryBollea1 Місяць тому

    Spends $3600 on mic...then gets DT 990s. Class me son. Class.

  • @9DMBEATS
    @9DMBEATS 10 місяців тому +1

    Video made them reconsider their pricing? Unavailable now 😂

  • @CabrioDriving
    @CabrioDriving Рік тому +1

    The same quality, at least on my 50 USD headphones :)

  • @TerryBollea1
    @TerryBollea1 Місяць тому

    Wow!!! The fry on this guy!!!! How does he still have a voice??????

  • @ЕленаЖук-ш3н
    @ЕленаЖук-ш3н Рік тому

    Please test Rode NTK

  • @Tom-sw9vc
    @Tom-sw9vc Рік тому

    can u test out gtz87 for us?

  • @georgeabraham7256
    @georgeabraham7256 Рік тому

    "I dont wanna let you go.. so Im standin in your waaahey..." 😅

  • @kelirecords
    @kelirecords 3 місяці тому

    I everything about your videos but your singing voice. Dont get me wrong, its just that I can't hear the difference between any of the mics when you're singing.

  • @Sqweegle
    @Sqweegle 6 місяців тому

    3:17 Me, an Intellectual: *GRAPHIC EQ*

  • @SAPSUBSHAMROCHANNEL
    @SAPSUBSHAMROCHANNEL Місяць тому

    I can't find it

  • @4130aykut
    @4130aykut 6 днів тому

    Damn, its not available

  • @gaborb6577
    @gaborb6577 Рік тому +1

    i can hear the difference. just use the most expensive and sing. sing. sing. sing.sing. please.

  • @elijahmant2855
    @elijahmant2855 Рік тому +1

    WOW! 🧐

  • @Daniel_Freshboi
    @Daniel_Freshboi 8 місяців тому

    Honestly
    Can't tell the difference too much

  • @kumareshhalder4214
    @kumareshhalder4214 6 місяців тому

    NT1a❤

  • @ArthurPerez-t2e
    @ArthurPerez-t2e 9 місяців тому

    How can this be?

  • @v-blademusic6913
    @v-blademusic6913 11 місяців тому

    It literally costs 80€ in my country😢

  • @joejohnson8966
    @joejohnson8966 Рік тому

    3:25 lol

  • @mrpicky1868
    @mrpicky1868 Рік тому

    2 stars on the provided store page

  • @Cpmnk
    @Cpmnk 5 місяців тому

    You cant review a product and have them sponsor the video

  • @georgeabraham7256
    @georgeabraham7256 Рік тому

    Thus might cause some rappids... 😂

  • @utubepunk
    @utubepunk Рік тому

    Guess there's no USB version? 🤔

  • @docktorj2347
    @docktorj2347 Рік тому +4

    dude, I just watched another mic vid from you. You are a mic shill 100% I wouldn't take your shill advice if you paid me.

  • @prodmus1
    @prodmus1 3 місяці тому

    U87 most iconic mic??? hahaha you mean U67 right?

  • @georgeabraham7256
    @georgeabraham7256 Рік тому

    Microphone + box + aftershave..

  • @metart93
    @metart93 6 днів тому

    So this video is sponsored by the company making the mic? So... just a paid advertisement.

  • @gregorkacin
    @gregorkacin 9 місяців тому

    start singing with your own voice

  • @bluepawn
    @bluepawn 11 місяців тому +1

    No difference... Or very tiny.

  • @onlyonemaster
    @onlyonemaster 2 місяці тому

    It wasn’t under $50

  • @stillpist
    @stillpist Рік тому +1

    Lmao how much did this company pay you?

  • @damienthorn1340
    @damienthorn1340 2 години тому

    Aliexpress has proper clones. Just saying.

  • @CalanReichel
    @CalanReichel 9 місяців тому

    Gone

  • @4audio
    @4audio Рік тому

    I think you bought the fake one :)))

  • @CS-uc2oh
    @CS-uc2oh Рік тому +1

    It doesn't even have good reviews. Stop this nonsense man.

    • @EdwardSmithMusic
      @EdwardSmithMusic  Рік тому

      I just had a look at the reviews, and I'm shocked some people gave this mic a one star rating (I see the person that gave a one star review isn't even a verified purchaser so not too sure what's going on there). TBH, there is no way this microphone is bad for the price. Also, some of the complaints regarding the plastic shock mount is fair, but overall, I truly believe this is a dope $50 mic for budget vocal recording.... I think if you bought one and tried it, you would agree with me... 💪🏻

  • @blessednech
    @blessednech 11 місяців тому

    Throw this mic in the trash and never use it again. its garbage