I often dream of using a minimalist set up. If I were using this on a gig, I would also include a splitter off of the audio output jack so that I could send the end result to both my headphones and my speakers. I would use headphones that had a volume control or even an in-line volume control could be used Because you would not want to be listening at the same level that you might be sending to your sound system. Your sound is incredible and I can’t believe how rich and warm it is with a metal microphone.
I tested this as well and think its perfect for someone who wants small and simple recording setup (mobile device + mic + headphones). Thumbs up from me! By the way your tenor sound is so lush Nigel! Well done.
Hi Jason , so can I just use my mobile plug in and play along to backing tracks using the effects and hear the the whole piece through headphones AND record if I wish ? Best regards Mark
@@MarkDocherty-x1s I believe you can. I don’t personally use it this way but I think if you’re recording onto something like GarageBand on your mobile then you can do that.
Nigel, thanks for the great review and demo. I tried three different USB microphones and returned them all. They were either too sensitive for a loud sax or just didn't sound good with the sax. I think most USB microphones are made for voice podcasting so may not be ideal for sax players. This one seems ideal, especially with the feature that allows you to stream your backing track directly into the recording.
Really good review and a great product thanks Nigel. Just one thing to note for the UK customers you may have to pay import duty which can be 20% +fees. So hopefully there will be a UK distributor soon.
Nice review. It sounds good and I was really surprised the Bluetooth recording didn’t suffer from latency. I also get the efficiency of a USB-C mic. However having the gain level meters on the bottom would not work so well for me. I want to see them - or at least a clip warning light - when I play. Plus it’s a mystery to me why anyone would set EQ, reverb and compression on the mic when it’s so easy to do that more powerfully and flexibly in, say, GarageBand or Audacity or some other DAW.
Nigel, well done video. You explained the set up for the mic perfect ! This is just what I have been looking for, my hobby sax playing at home. Again, well done. Oh yeah, where did you get your mic stand ?
Thank you Nigel for doing this video! This microphone is an almost perfect solution for recording everywhere, it has amazing features like compression, EQ, reverb and mic emulation. It would be great if it could record directly to a Micro SD Card and have some kind of multitrack features. BTW, I realized you're using a different neck on your Guardala, is it a P. Mauriat Kirk Whalum neck? It would be great to know your opinion about after market necks.
Cheers. Yes an SD card feature…that would be something else for sure. And well spotted - I’m using a P Mauriat “Kirk Whalum” neck on my tenor. I’m loving the sound - hopefully get around to doing a review soon!
Short story about Kirk......I went to see him in concert. He was wearing his bodypack on his right side and kept getting tangled in it. After the concert, there was a meet & greet. I informed him that I use the same setup and if he would wear it on his left side away from his keywork that he wouldn't get tangled. He tried it right then and there. He gave me a cd with "Thanks for the advice!" 😂 My most prized possession. LOL!! @@McGillMusicSaxSchool
Hello Nigel. Great vidoe. I'm rather new to mic's and mixing software and computer/loudspeaker set ups etc, till now I just use my tenor sax. So mt question is: Do you only use this device for recording music? Or is it possible to input a backing track as you describe, and have a output via loudspeakers, like a simple setup for a performance for a small group? If so, how du you set up the speaker connection? Do you have to have an amplifier? Or can you just have it through your laptop and out via connected loud speaker? Best wishes Arne from Norway
I’m hearing a bit more sound processing than just the mic. Are you running garage band flat, or is there a bit of additional compression or reverb from the software? Also I think folks could learn from your custom reverb setting on the mic. You understand that reverb is a spice used sparingly (unlike the presets on the mic) and I think that folks recording themselves would appreciate their sound more if they weren’t either recording flat or conversely, with excess reverb. Thanks for the great mic reviews!
Wow! What a great product…putting it on my Santa list! Question: I’m assuming that if you have the backing track streamed into the mic and then it plays through to GB or whatever DAW you’re using, it merges your sax playing with the backing track into one track so you can’t modify them separately in the DAW. Is that correct? In other words, you need to stick with the adjustments on the mic for compression, reverb, etc….and can’t add that afterwards without it also affecting the backing track?
If you are recording in Garage Band or Logic (or any other DAW) with a backing track, which would be best, playing the backing track through the mic or importing the backing track directly into your DAW of choice? I'm just wandering if having the backing track play through the mic is really necessary if you're using a DAW. I guess if you are recording without a DAW, then that feature is valuable. What do you think? (that whole setup sounded awesome, btw)
I guess it depends on how savvy you are with your software. Personally I prefer to have the backing track in the DAW but lots of our Sax School Members are new to recording and being able to play the track through the mic makes things much easier.
I just tried getting that to work, but I couldn't (via BT and via AUX IN), so I don't think it's possible, but I don't want to say I'm one hundred percent sure.
Great review Nigel. Apologies if this is a daft question, but if I was using an iPad and the backing track I wanted to record playing along with was already in GarageBand, would I be able to hear it through the headphones if they were plugged in as you have them in the video? Thanks.
Can I use the same ipad for garageband and for Bluetooth the backing track to the speaker? Does the backing track record on a separate track in garageband and do you know when speaker is coming to UK. Thanks
Hi , I believe you can use the built-in camera app in your iPad and hit record. Your audio source will come from the flashtrack end instead of the internal mic of your iPad.
Would anyone care to explain why I would need to change from Ribbon to Dynamic. Whats the sound difference? or reason for each? Thanks (great vid thanks Nigel, it maybe worth a trial if its easy to post/return for a UK address)
Listen closely and I think you’ll hear that the ribbon setting mimics the sensitivity and warmth of a ribbon mic as compared to the more direct and “accurate” response of the condenser mic. The preference would pertain to your style. Classic 40s-50s jazz a ribbon is preferable. For modern/contemporary sound the dynamic is preferred. These are just general rules of thumb, you mileage may vary, as they say.
I often dream of using a minimalist set up. If I were using this on a gig, I would also include a splitter off of the audio output jack so that I could send the end result to both my headphones and my speakers. I would use headphones that had a volume control or even an in-line volume control could be used Because you would not want to be listening at the same level that you might be sending to your sound system. Your sound is incredible and I can’t believe how rich and warm it is with a metal microphone.
I tested this as well and think its perfect for someone who wants small and simple recording setup (mobile device + mic + headphones). Thumbs up from me! By the way your tenor sound is so lush Nigel! Well done.
Can it stream live
Cheers Jason! Nice to hear you enjoyed the FlashTrack too. It’s pretty cool.
Hi Jason , so can I just use my mobile plug in and play along to backing tracks using the effects and hear the the whole piece through headphones AND record if I wish ? Best regards Mark
@@MarkDocherty-x1s I believe you can. I don’t personally use it this way but I think if you’re recording onto something like GarageBand on your mobile then you can do that.
@@jasonwhitmore1 Thanks for getting back so quickly . Understood.
What a great mic, lovely range of features that even I can understand!
Glad you liked it!
As always Nigel, It sounds really good. Thank you for a great demonstration. I'm placing this on my Christmas List.
Coolio. Glad the video was helpful!
It sounds absolutely nice and has decent settings.
Nigel, thanks for the great review and demo. I tried three different USB microphones and returned them all. They were either too sensitive for a loud sax or just didn't sound good with the sax. I think most USB microphones are made for voice podcasting so may not be ideal for sax players. This one seems ideal, especially with the feature that allows you to stream your backing track directly into the recording.
Glad you liked it - I think it has some interesting features. Definitely worth a try!
Really good review and a great product thanks Nigel.
Just one thing to note for the UK customers you may have to pay import duty which can be 20% +fees. So hopefully there will be a UK distributor soon.
I could listen to Nigel play all day!
Oh thanks!
Very cool,,im in the process of getting some sort of set up,something easy and nice sounding,,this is very helpful,thanks!
Glad it helped you!
Nigel, Great SAX as always 👍 This microphone is really versatile and sounds fantastic. 👌 Well done!
Cheers!!
Very smooth sound on your Tenor, great. I am using an old apogee mic for laptop, which sounds good but is not as versatile.
Great vid Nigel, although your sound was always to die for, even better with new kneck and mp IMHO.
Thanks!!
Nice review. It sounds good and I was really surprised the Bluetooth recording didn’t suffer from latency. I also get the efficiency of a USB-C mic. However having the gain level meters on the bottom would not work so well for me. I want to see them - or at least a clip warning light - when I play. Plus it’s a mystery to me why anyone would set EQ, reverb and compression on the mic when it’s so easy to do that more powerfully and flexibly in, say, GarageBand or Audacity or some other DAW.
Thanks. I guess it depends on how you are going to use it. For those with a really simple setup I think having everything set on the mic makes sense.
Nigel, well done video. You explained the set up for the mic perfect ! This is just what I have been looking for, my hobby sax playing at home. Again, well done. Oh yeah, where did you get your mic stand ?
Thanks for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed the video! The FlashTrack stand? It comes with the mic.
@@McGillMusicSaxSchool perfect ! Thank you.
Great little gadget, enjoying getting to know it! 🙂
Cool!
Hi Nigel, could you tell what mouthpiece you are using here? Sounds fantastic!
Thanks! On my tenor I’m playing a Jody Jazz Hand Hammered mouthpiece. It’s a lovely piece but very heavy on your sax.
Good review, no snobbery!🙂
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow. Need to really look at this one, For home. If I ever gig I need a clip on.
Thank you Nigel for doing this video! This microphone is an almost perfect solution for recording everywhere, it has amazing features like compression, EQ, reverb and mic emulation. It would be great if it could record directly to a Micro SD Card and have some kind of multitrack features. BTW, I realized you're using a different neck on your Guardala, is it a P. Mauriat Kirk Whalum neck? It would be great to know your opinion about after market necks.
Cheers. Yes an SD card feature…that would be something else for sure. And well spotted - I’m using a P Mauriat “Kirk Whalum” neck on my tenor. I’m loving the sound - hopefully get around to doing a review soon!
Short story about Kirk......I went to see him in concert. He was wearing his bodypack on his right side and kept getting tangled in it. After the concert, there was a meet & greet. I informed him that I use the same setup and if he would wear it on his left side away from his keywork that he wouldn't get tangled. He tried it right then and there. He gave me a cd with "Thanks for the advice!" 😂 My most prized possession. LOL!! @@McGillMusicSaxSchool
You are right, need to computer interface software how to record it. Crazy
Hello Nigel. Great vidoe. I'm rather new to mic's and mixing software and computer/loudspeaker set ups etc, till now I just use my tenor sax.
So mt question is:
Do you only use this device for recording music?
Or is it possible to input a backing track as you describe, and have a output via loudspeakers, like a simple setup for a performance for a small group?
If so, how du you set up the speaker connection?
Do you have to have an amplifier?
Or can you just have it through your laptop and out via connected loud speaker?
Best wishes
Arne from Norway
I'm a *huge* fan!
Thanks
I’m hearing a bit more sound processing than just the mic. Are you running garage band flat, or is there a bit of additional compression or reverb from the software? Also I think folks could learn from your custom reverb setting on the mic. You understand that reverb is a spice used sparingly (unlike the presets on the mic) and I think that folks recording themselves would appreciate their sound more if they weren’t either recording flat or conversely, with excess reverb. Thanks for the great mic reviews!
You’re welcome.
it's cool and sounds great, thank you for sharing ;-)
Thanks for watching.
Wow! What a great product…putting it on my Santa list! Question: I’m assuming that if you have the backing track streamed into the mic and then it plays through to GB or whatever DAW you’re using, it merges your sax playing with the backing track into one track so you can’t modify them separately in the DAW. Is that correct? In other words, you need to stick with the adjustments on the mic for compression, reverb, etc….and can’t add that afterwards without it also affecting the backing track?
i would like to know that too
If you are recording in Garage Band or Logic (or any other DAW) with a backing track, which would be best, playing the backing track through the mic or importing the backing track directly into your DAW of choice? I'm just wandering if having the backing track play through the mic is really necessary if you're using a DAW. I guess if you are recording without a DAW, then that feature is valuable. What do you think?
(that whole setup sounded awesome, btw)
I guess it depends on how savvy you are with your software. Personally I prefer to have the backing track in the DAW but lots of our Sax School Members are new to recording and being able to play the track through the mic makes things much easier.
@@McGillMusicSaxSchool Yep! Can't argue with that! 🙂
When you run the backing track in, does your recording device see 2 inputs (track and sax), or just one combined track?
I just tried getting that to work, but I couldn't (via BT and via AUX IN), so I don't think it's possible, but I don't want to say I'm one hundred percent sure.
Hi, I believe that the Aux-in will be mix together with the mic , so you will see just one track information when you’re using a DAW.
That’s right - you get a single stereo signal from the mic to the recording device.
Great review Nigel. Apologies if this is a daft question, but if I was using an iPad and the backing track I wanted to record playing along with was already in GarageBand, would I be able to hear it through the headphones if they were plugged in as you have them in the video? Thanks.
Hi Simon, yes I think so but you would need to connect your headphones to the iPad I think. Thanks for watching.
Can I use the same ipad for garageband and for Bluetooth the backing track to the speaker? Does the backing track record on a separate track in garageband and do you know when speaker is coming to UK. Thanks
Good question. So I’m not a GarageBand expert but It think if you should be able to do this.
Hi Nigel Can you use it in conjunction with camera on the same iPad
Great question. To be honest I haven’t tried but I’d expect you could.
Hi , I believe you can use the built-in camera app in your iPad and hit record. Your audio source will come from the flashtrack end instead of the internal mic of your iPad.
sounds great to me, mind you, you have such a velvet sound, is it the mic or is memorex
Hi it sounds awsome, where is the link to the discount please.
Hey Zabelle - check the description.
@@McGillMusicSaxSchool thank you Nigel I will take a look :-)
Would anyone care to explain why I would need to change from Ribbon to Dynamic. Whats the sound difference? or reason for each? Thanks
(great vid thanks Nigel, it maybe worth a trial if its easy to post/return for a UK address)
Listen closely and I think you’ll hear that the ribbon setting mimics the sensitivity and warmth of a ribbon mic as compared to the more direct and “accurate” response of the condenser mic. The preference would pertain to your style. Classic 40s-50s jazz a ribbon is preferable. For modern/contemporary sound the dynamic is preferred. These are just general rules of thumb, you mileage may vary, as they say.
What software are you using on the ipad?
I'm actually using Garageband on iPad for this video.
Great video and 🎙️ too , does it that good for livestream 🎷means could I connected with streaming sound card like TikTok…..
If the TikTok app and your phone supports external audio input, then it should work like you would expect
Amazing 🎉
Thanks for watching!
Can it be set up to record video and audio at the same time?
I believe you can, just use the built in camera app in your iPhone and iPad then you can do it
ps I paid a lot more for an AKG C 1000, and that was a while ago
Unfortunately, your discount code doesn't work with any other offer e.g. the early bird offer of free accessories before Dec 31st.
Hi, the discount code will work will the early bird offer during checkout. If you have any related questions, you can contact our service team. Thanks
What is EQ?
Equaliser
It's NOT a nightmare!🤔