Very fair criticisms of the Q9U. Also, I don’t necessarily agree that the SM7b is dead. But I do agree that it’s not the right choice for everyone. The SM7b has become the same as the Blue Yeti. Everyone buys one because everyone they see has one. No time is spent determining if the mic is the proper mic for their voice, room, use case, etc.
Hey I love your work. After watching dozens of your reviews, I decided to buy the Shure SM58 and that was one of the best stream investments. Thanks so much for all the work you put into your videos man.
You definitely need to be comfortable with EQ if you want the Samson to sound anywhere close to the 7b. But as a mic that offers an affordable upgrade path the Samson has a lot to offer.
@@jasperdiscovers eh I think he means people getting ready to step up their audio game. Anyone who does wouldn't get a lower tier AT2020 unless they want to sacrifice some quality, so this is a considerable option
@@CybertroninfiniteOfficial I think it might be Ok, not great, Just OK. I'm no expert in extreme vocals though. I'd be concerned about how the midrange sounded, that it may be abrasive in an undesirable way.
I've bought around 10 mics and the SM7B is the king for me. I have tons of background noise and I can't find anything that is even remotely as good as the SM7B at background noise reduction. I just get that mic as close as I can to my mouth and never worry about my sound. I will say this was before the MV-7 was out. There is no way I'd switch from my baby now... I'll rock the SM7B until I get a quite environment and I can remove the mic from my video shot.
I have the At2020 usb and i have no background noise, Just use some filters and it works pretty good, I dont think id ever spend $400 just for a mic then you gotta buy a mixer to go with it. all of it adds up. Not sure how you had a lot of problems with the background noise.
Hi, I'm not that educated on mics but if that's an issue, why not use Nvidia broadcast to block out the background noise? Is it because it's more taxing on the computer?
What I like about Q9U: cheap, versatile uses, type c connector, complements my workflow and voice. Never had the Shures because I can't afford both of them.
Not the point. It's a transformer-less SM58 with -19dB of rejection at the rear. This means you need much better pres for clean gain than what most entry-level interfaces can provide you. Also, the problems in most streaming set-ups are not coming from what's behind the microphone... the main reflections are really coming from the wall behind *you*, in front of the microphone. As an audio engineer, I have to say that there is no point in paying 5x the price of an SM58 to get essentially the same mic but quieter and needing more gain. That's what an SM7B is. It's designed for singers who have so much vocal power that they might get restricted by a condenser during performance (Michael Jackson famously used this mic a lot in the studio). It was *never* designed as a broadcasts mic at all. You can definitely use it for this purpose, but at this kind of money, you'd be much better of with either a Heil dynamic, an electro-voice RE20 - which is an *actual* legendary broadcast mic - or a Shure beta 87A if you want a condenser that reject noise very well - designed for stage use but still one of the best vocal microphones out there. All those options are less pricey than an SM7B, which will require an external pre-amp such as a Cloud Lifter CL-1 or a Dynamite, so add-in another 100-200 bucks at the bare minimum - those are really the cheapest options for pre-amps able to drive a transformer-less dynamic mic appropriately. The factual truth is that the SM7B is NOT the right microphone for the vast majority of broadcasting applications and is way overhyped for what it actually is. It's not versatile enough for a first microphone as well. If you want this level of rejection, use a shotgun above your head (1-2 feet) and put a carpet on your floor.
He's just saying for streamers who want a mic like the SM7B, there's an option for less than half the price without sacrificing quality for their specific use-case. Would a pro with a studio use the Q9U over the SM7B? Probably not. But a streamer in their bedroom or home office now doesn't have to feel obligated to pay more than $200 for a pro sounding mic, provided they put the time into learning how to make it sound good.
I got the SM7B, but I'm also a musician so I know that I'll get good use out of it regardless. The MV7 or the PodMic are still my go to recommendations to anyone depending on the exact circumstance.
Id say the RE20, or RE320 is better than the Mv7 for speaking, and the RE320 is quite a bit cheaper than the MV7. I ordered the MV7 and was super underwhelmed compared to the RE series. It is very popular, and if you do a quick search, mv7 comes up everywhere. Shure is great, and great at marketing. EV isn't as popular, but I feel they straight up make better mics for the price (minus the sm57 and 58 which are killer buys).
@@JunkBondTrader We're talking about completely different microphones though. ElectroVoice microphones don't have USB integration, so the RE320, which on its own costs the same as the MV7, also requires an audio interface. When it comes to microphone recommendations for starting streamers, I'd much rather recommend the things that allow an upgrade path rather than just throwing a shopping list at them. I love my SM7B, there's a reason that they were trying to EQ the other mic's to sound like it in the video, but that's exactly the point, especially for streaking, speaking, and podcasting, EQ can put microphones on a much closer playing field.
I bought the SM7B after trying a few other mics, and did so quite early on in my UA-cam journey. It was definitely not a mistake, as I get a lot of compliments on my voice and the quality of it. I’ve been fortunate enough to make enough money on UA-cam, that I was able to afford one with merely 2 weeks worth of UA-cam revenue.
I bought the SM7B about 12 years ago to step up my mic game for recording vocals and music at home and when I decided to start streaming I had no idea it had become the most popular and kind of trendy mic on the bloc. Just a bonus win for me.
I have the Q9u. This, to me, is a step up from the Q8x I use to use. My 1st mic was the Q2u, and the multi-role aspect plus price was enough for me to get vs. the blue yeti.
can you get the headphone jack in the mic working> ??? I am connecting the mic to an iphone 13pro and works and then stops...I wanted to use it simple not for crazy editing but dont seem to want to be stabble!
@@yeetblitz I’m still not sure yet. Harris said in past videos to stream on twitch and make separate long form content on UA-cam but the way twitch is doing things I might stream on UA-cam instead
@@janphilip192 I don’t have a webcam yet and I would like a second monitor before I start. And ideally a new mic because I have the HyperX solo cast which is a pretty decent mic but it’s really sensitive to vibrations which can get annoying. If I can get a new mic I’ll probably get the Rode pod mic and a GoXLR mini. Mostly Minecraft content probably but there are a lot of other games I like so I may do more variety (Apex legends, CSGO, TF2, Valorant, Rust, Satisfactory, indie titles etc.). Minecraft id my favorite game though so I’ll probably mostly stream that if I can. Do some hypixel streams and maybe start a hardcore world (might be a twitch or UA-cam series haven’t decided yet). Would be nice to be in an SMP with some other creators as well but that’s a lot further down the line once I start to grow my audience
@@linkling5497 oh ok. Also if you upgrade your mic get a ride podmic and a scarlet solo if you are on a single pc. If you need any help I don’t mind helping :)
If you do your homework and learn to use the SM7b and invest for the long run, not the lowest common denominator, the SM7b is a great investment. Not only is the SM7b a 'forever' mic, but is you spend the money and then decide to stop streaming, you'll get most if your money back, but with cheap mics you might as well just throw them away for what you'll recoup.
Thanks Harris. SO glad you are on top of this. I was conflicted between each one of these models. Decided to move over to doing a Podcast cause I have a 'Face for Radio'.
This is a valuable video for someone who is just starting out. I play Star Citizen with my husband and I was thinking about starting a channel because there aren't many women who play and kinda wanted to make a place from my point of view!
Wow. Personal choice for sure. That MV7 sounds tinny, The Q9U is heavy in the low end but it and the SM7B were close. You guys didn't even know if you had the switches off or on. Pro's doing a half asssssed job. I'm glad this mic is reviewed elsewhere.
Update, the monitoring on the microphone itself makes the table touches arm bumps sound way worse than they are, although they are still bad. However, I did attach a $20 shock mount marketed to SM7B users, and that helped tremendously. Vibrations aren't coming through in my recordings, despite hearing them in the built in monitoring.
@@TheJASDrummer I'm actually recording in my walk in closet now, I just got a bunch of acoustic foam for free that I'll be using to treat the space today. My computer is too loud for me to record in my room.
Thanks for those reviews, they are awesome! And your points on the Q9U are 100% correct in my opinion. I personally COULD work with the Q9U and an EQ as a studio beginner but someone without proper headphones and trained ears to detect the frequencies you have to work with, this is just too much work if you can get the MV7 instead and adjust in 5 minutes, just my 2 cents.
I was wondering the same thing. I've got the Q2U paired with a Behringer UMC202HD. This week I added a sE Electronics DM-1 Dynamite 🧨 and was pretty impressed with the difference. Maybe I will still get a SM7B at some point, but I think there is more I can get out of my existing mic right now.
I have the sm7b paired with the goxlr because it’s the only mic I’ve found that I can cancel out my sharp inhaling when I’m in an intense fight without losing sound quality the rest of the time.
Hey Harris! Is it possible to give your EQ modifications in a file or on a picture and drop them in your discord? Specifically i wish to have one for each microphone you have, so the people can orient themselvs. No pressure, only guilt.
So I'm not sure if it was my headphones, but I couldn't hear a difference between the SM7B and the Q9U. I could however hear the brightness of the MV7 that Harris was talking about. Edit: After the EQ though, The Q9U sounded remotely brighter than the other two mics. And the MV7 and SM7B sounded the same.
Can someone explain what's wrong with me when the unfiltered sound test, i only liked the Q9U? To me the Q9U sounds like the person is actually here, and the other two sound like his voice is coming from a singular earphone lying on the table few meters away from me?
With zero audio engineering experience, I was able to take my SM7B and minimally tweak it via GOXLR and I am supremely happy with how I sound. There might be other stuff that can be engineered to sound like it, but I think you ignored the positives of the mic due to the cost. There are things to skimp on, and the mic isn't one of them. (wonder who taught me that one... looks at your yeti)
The Samson Q9U sounds really good if you pair it with the a7ws windscreen (large windscreen for Shure SM7B) and speak at a closer distance. Also, in my case, I have the mic stand mounted to a shelf on the wall behind the monitor, so the shock mount is of no importance. I'd also say whether you think it is too dark sounding etc, is somewhat depending on the person's voice. In my case, I prefer darker sounding mics (probably because my voice is not particularly dark). In the end when I purchased, $200 was about the top I was willing to pay, I also want to use this on my laptop that does not have a XLR interface, most of the time, but like the possibility of using it on my other pc that does have that. The MV7 would be the closer competitor but a bit much, and the MV7X would be about the same, but no USB functionality which would make it tricky for me to use 80% of the time..
Harris, I swear, you all made this in Klingon. Us regular people don't have that kind of money. (Hahahahah!!!!) Once you mentioned the price of all of them, it just all turned to Klingon (including the laughing, head-banging, and drinking barrels of blood wine from metal cups)! Love you guys, anyways!!
I know it might be a longer video but I'm okay with this but can you do a $200-$400 comparison with like blue, rode, shure, and maybe samson xlr microphones. There is so many people i feel with $100 entry mics and a goxlr or something similar that are looking what to get next. I'm have a rode procaster and just not happy with it anymore.
I ended up canceling my pre order for the Q9U back in September when it got delayed. I'm glad I did. I went with the Rode Pod Mic w/ a foam cover it works great even without any EQ (and because I don't know what I'm doing 😅)
Woulda likes to see the Podmic in this comparison and maybe some cheaper mic than that to try to maybe drive home the point about the sm7b not being the best choice for a majority of streamers
I am new to Audio, but I have a question. How to set up the sound "On the air"? I understand it, if this is a pre-made recording in which you can make minor edits, but when you stream, but without Hardware, how to programmatically pass the sound through the equalizer and transmit everything to the stream? Well, about the product. Here on UA-cam there are a lot of videos, how to make cheap Mics sound like SM7B. As for a novice user, this is fine for me if I need it purely for a regular Skype / Discord conversation, or for recording vlogs/PodCasts, with subsequent sound settings. And taking a product for $ 200, which I will then tweak for a long time to bring out "Perfect Sound", as an ordinary user, I do not see the point in this. As a professional sound engineer, maybe I would have thought. But still, as a regular user, I would take the MV7, since as an initial user I need something simple, Plug and Play. That's why the Yeti and MV 7 are just better. You connect and use them. The less detail between me and the final listener, the easier it is for me. I myself recently bought SM7B for myself, and I will tell you honestly, you need to suffer a little with it, since it may require a Preamp because the microphone is "Quiet". So I have to order Cloudlifter or Fethead now. And so, I cut the gain on my Scarlett 2i2 almost to the maximum.
You go on a lot about streaming and setting up streams etc (and I understand it's the basis of the channel lol) but can you apply EQ to a mic to be permanently used when in the likes of discord or zoom?
I’d still trust the SM7B over anything. Considering it’s renowned in studios around the world for being an incredible microphone. Used by the likes of Dave Grohl, John Mayer, James Hetfield, BJA.. the list goes on all the way back to 1970.
@@wrylnd What it comes down to is that it's the industry standard in studios which is far beyond what 99% of streamers are going to be able to replicate in their room setups. So is this mic going to to give you a return on the extra few hundred you paid over most other streamers mics, the short answer is no.
@@wrylnd Realistically who does though and if you do branch out thats a bridge you pass if and when you get to it not before, also if it breaks the bank you may never have that chance to branch out in the future.
No way is the SM7B dead, dying, or becoming irrelevant any time soon. Proof is in the pudding. Of course the cost is high but it’s an industry standard for not just streaming but almost everything else. There’s a reason you’ve seen it in every recording studio in existence for years. It’s remained relatively unchanged for decades (including its predecessor) simply because they basically created the most versatile and high quality microphone on the planet. And let me be clear. Price is relative. When you’re deep into music production, $400 is a steal compared to the $2000 mics you see in situational uses.
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Man i would love a review of the shure super 55 from you
In head phones I heard a distinct difference post EQ when comparing the mics. SM7B just sonds more buttery, MV7 is second place, all of the EQ on the samson gives it some weird harsh frequencies.
Would love to see what the results are if the Q9U is far further away. more like an 'overhead' kinda mic. I've the idea it would balance out the EQ response a bit more.
Hi, Harris… I recently found your UA-cam videos during my microphone research. I’m not a gamer or anything… I’m just on a lot of work Zooms all day. I learned a lot from your all your videos, but I really don’t want the mic visible in my videos. Any advice on placement and which mic would be best further away from my mouth?
look up "shotgun microphone", they're the best at picking up sounds from far away. Or, you could look into getting a "lapel mic", like they use on the news or panel shows
Yo dude! 2 questions. What if I specifically play in/record a lot of metal and hardcore bands? The reason I've settled on a Shure sm7b is it being the go to mic for recording Metal/Hardcore/"screaming" type vocals AS WELL as being the go-to mic for twitch streaming and podcasting - is this mic going to have that same versatility for me, in that it gets used equally to record bands and record my streams? Cause if not this doesn't even hold a candle to the 7B for my particular use case, although I see how for just streaming this thing is a very nice option. 2nd question HOW are you guys using a reaper Mic EQ in obs? I've been using reaper for years/much longer than I've been streaming, I didn't know I COULD eq my mic for OBS in reaper! Do you have a video on how that works? Thanks for the videos dude!
This is absurd. I have been an audio engineer for nearly 7 years and the SM7B ends up being my Mic of choice for a lot of projects specially in Rock and Metal. I ALWAYS record screaming vocals with this Microphone, and most rock vocals. Dead? Hell no.
When I always hear professionals in studio that say never mix on headphones, always do it on pair of studio monitors and I think I agree, listening to headphones while mixing cat benefit in reducing some background noise or noise in the microphone itself but when you listen on headphones and think it sound great, listen to it on any speakers and it would sound different and you would propably not like it. I have that experience
The video reveals much about the shallowness of knowledge about mics in the gaming world, no offense, it's not your fault the video channel people are guilty of the same thing. For those of us in the pro recording world your headline alone is preposterous (but I guess that was the point?). On specific points: Boosting 3-4 dB at 50hz is going to boost every bit of rumble like traffic and appliances because not everyone has a soundproof or treated rooms. This is potentially a nightmare, you can get the low end you want with a 7B by proximity alone, get closer for more bassy 'radio' voice. The positioning of mics is absolutely critical knowledge, it changes from room to room, even where in the room depending on what's in front above and behind you. The axis of the mic matters as does your proximity to it. The thing about your advice to streamers fails to address a fundamental issue. Almost everyone who buys the Samson will not have scratched the SM7B itch, they always suspect they could be doing something better and guess what? The SM7B is significantly better and it's rare you get the industry standard of anything audio related for $400 and if you don't like it you can sell it a heartbeat for $320-250 second hand. Even if you buy one second hand you will get back what you pay for it. If you buy Samson anything you are dealing with Behringer, thus reliability over time and the quality of the build are going to be issues and the resale value is dreadful. You tested this mic in a location that most of your users don't have, that's fundamentally an unfair test, the noise rejection test is of serious value to potential buyers, do the same test in a typical bedroom in a family house and see what the real world noise rejection is of both mics. Buying a cheap but inferior product is a false economy since it will need replacement. I have had one of my 7B's for over 30 years and even though I have a locker full of lovely mics including Neumanns the 7B is perhaps the busiest mic in the studio and many others for a reason. Not every decision should be based on ticket price alone, it should be based on the best value you can afford. Given that the 7B is superior in sound, is a widely respected mic in the recording industry, it will last 30+ years and even then you can probably sell it for a loss of 20% max the Samson isn't even close. How many Samsons would you have to buy over 30 years?
Like everything in life. Always depends on what you are comfortable with and what you can make work. I made the Røde podmics work while I saved for an earthworks icon pro. You can make anything sound passable if you put the time into knowing your gear.
I honestly prefered the Q9U unfiltered, I don't why you guys like so much higher pitch, its oudn waaay better with more "boomy" bass in it... (what I think is bass at least)
This is like the third time I've been beginning research into buying something and you manage to inform me with good information. Thanks for being my Guardian Angel of Streaming Harris!
"I think if you are a starting streamer and buy an SM7B you're making a big mistake" Yes, yes and YES!!! Finally a big streaming personality said it! I'm an audio engineer and I'm baffled at people running to empty their wallet on this microphone which is simply not right for most set-up. It's a transformer-less microphone which requires more clean gain than almost any entry-level interface can provide, and it's only advantage is the rejection at the rear of -19dB; At the rear of the microphone is your screen... maybe your desktop fans but that would be a weird placement. The noise come from behind and around mostly, and form the reflection in your back. The main use of an SM7B professionally is for singers who have enormous vocal power, so intense that a condenser microphone might actually be too sensitive to handle their whole dynamic range - Michael Jackson famously did most of his studio recording with the SM7B. It was also used in conjunction with a PA system in the studio so that the singer could feel the energy of the music like in a live performance. Normally the only microphones with this kind of rejection are shotgun microphones which are way too sensitive (although not always a bad choice for broadcasting if you have nowhere to put a mic but pointing down toward you 1-2 feet above your head). The SM7B was *never* traditionally used in broadcasting. If you want the best possible microphone for a less than ideal room, get a super-cardioid Shure Beta 87A *condenser*. It's designed for stage use and have an *insanely cool* proximity effect, way less sensitive than other condensers out there unless you're very close and comes with an integrated pop-filter in the capsule. Less money than the SM7B... a great mic but essentially an SM58 with no transformer at 5x the price. Extremely overhyped.
The Samson Q2U (yes, Q2U) is more than enough for anyone streaming on UA-cam or Twitch due to the compression involved. The Q2U is like $50-60 and with some EQ, sounds effectively the same as any quality mic like the SM7b or Q9U if you're ONLY looking to stream games or make YT videos. You can spend the rest of the money on a good quality XLR interface or sound treating the room
Had someone on tiktok tell me there was very little difference between the Rode podmic and the SM7B. They're just wrong. Let's see how this one matches up.
The mids are NOT the presence. Those are two different things. They may affect the same frequencies, but EQ is entirely subtractive, while presence is additive. Also, they are done in different places in the Preamplifier to Power amplifier chain.
I bought a Samson C01U about ten years ago because I thought I would do some music recording as a hobby. Turns out I just started using it for discord calls and streaming but I love it. Wondering if you ever tested it Harris, would love to hear your and Ryan's thoughts about it
Hi! Audio amateur here. Just wanted to ask in the comments why the mics have USB? I was wondering if it allowed them to be used as USB mics or if it allowed for other different functions. Sorry again for the beginner question.
Usb mics can be plugged into a computer without any other equipment between the mic and computer. XLR mics need interface and even cloudlifter to boost the signal even more for example the Shure sm7b. Q9U or the cheaper but also great mic like Q2U have both usb and xlr connections. Also you can use both connections at the same time. For example you can plug the mic via USB to computer an use it for streaming and at the same time use xlr connection to record your voice to an external independent recorder. Also since usb connection feeds the mic additional power, the mic can be used as sound card and you can plug your headphones into the mic for zero latency monitoring.
I had one of those on pre-order for months and its release kept getting delayed. After 3 months of delays I broke down and spent the extra money and just bought the Rode Procaster instead.
@@Nielv13 Yeah I absolutely love it. Sound quality and build quality is excellent although I know the same applies to the PodMic too. The only thing I didn't like is that I had to add an additional pop filter to it because I found the integrated one wasn't good enough. I believe the PodMic has the same integrated pop filter so I'm sure I would have had the same issue with it. From sound tests, I do slightly prefer the sound of the ProCaster over the PodMic, but it definitely isn't enough to justify the additional $125 I payed. I do personally like the smaller size of the PodMic more and prefer its styling too but I'm still very happy with the ProCaster.
This is for streamers who has a budget and can who can afford it. Do you mind making a Blue Snowball iCe sound better for streaming(for starter streamer)?
I am a audio engineer I use a newman microphone but I use the Sm7b for V.O. Work because it has a good dynamic range. With internet comprehension they both sound great.
@0:03 Starting streamers don't even need the Q9U. The Q2U for 80 bucks is amazing. It's dual USB/XLR. They can start with USB, learn how to treat a room and EQ their audio. Then learn how to use an interface via XLR and make that sound good and work with with setup, then switch to a $200+ mic. Now for someone who is already in the market to make the upgrade, yeah it seems Samson is the best choice here. It's no-brainer for someone who doesn't work out of a professional studio. $200 is a steal.
Be honest, would you be able to tell which mic was which after Ryan added the EQ?
Nope, not even close
Why you need yo say DEAD???
I can't even get the EQ to work on my system ..
To answer... no I don't hear any difference
Nope. But TBH, assuming the SM7B sound is what you want, it's still worth getting if you have the means because you won't need to bother with EQ.
MV7 is still very different though
Very fair criticisms of the Q9U.
Also, I don’t necessarily agree that the SM7b is dead. But I do agree that it’s not the right choice for everyone. The SM7b has become the same as the Blue Yeti. Everyone buys one because everyone they see has one. No time is spent determining if the mic is the proper mic for their voice, room, use case, etc.
I think people do too little research into Microphones in general, there are so many good options.
Hey I love your work. After watching dozens of your reviews, I decided to buy the Shure SM58 and that was one of the best stream investments. Thanks so much for all the work you put into your videos man.
@@BrianMcKee Well, if you pick any of the many good options it's not really a problem. :)
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@@akaYenity Yes
You definitely need to be comfortable with EQ if you want the Samson to sound anywhere close to the 7b. But as a mic that offers an affordable upgrade path the Samson has a lot to offer.
I don't think a 199 dollar mic is a nice upgrade path because that's a big step up from the el cheapo Amazon mic a lot of starters use?
Hey Junkie! What do you think about the Q2U being used for extreme vocals
@@jasperdiscovers eh I think he means people getting ready to step up their audio game. Anyone who does wouldn't get a lower tier AT2020 unless they want to sacrifice some quality, so this is a considerable option
@@CybertroninfiniteOfficial I think it might be Ok, not great, Just OK. I'm no expert in extreme vocals though. I'd be concerned about how the midrange sounded, that it may be abrasive in an undesirable way.
@@BoothJunkie what microphone do you recommend for extreme vocals? I see every metal vocalist using SM7Bs so that's the current trend
I've bought around 10 mics and the SM7B is the king for me. I have tons of background noise and I can't find anything that is even remotely as good as the SM7B at background noise reduction. I just get that mic as close as I can to my mouth and never worry about my sound. I will say this was before the MV-7 was out. There is no way I'd switch from my baby now... I'll rock the SM7B until I get a quite environment and I can remove the mic from my video shot.
I have the At2020 usb and i have no background noise, Just use some filters and it works pretty good, I dont think id ever spend $400 just for a mic then you gotta buy a mixer to go with it. all of it adds up. Not sure how you had a lot of problems with the background noise.
Hi, I'm not that educated on mics but if that's an issue, why not use Nvidia broadcast to block out the background noise? Is it because it's more taxing on the computer?
@@toby7647 id go against the broadcast as it’s in beta still and has its issues. But obs has filters you can use to help.
@@toby7647 it's still early in its development so it produces some audio artifacts and has some bugs
Ahh ok, thanks guys.
What I like about Q9U: cheap, versatile uses, type c connector, complements my workflow and voice. Never had the Shures because I can't afford both of them.
"Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated" - the SM7B cosplaying as Mark Twain
SM7B still is and will always be a solid mic.
of course! Michael Jackson recorded thriller on an SM7B!
and my dream mic... too sexy to forget about
Not the point.
It's a transformer-less SM58 with -19dB of rejection at the rear. This means you need much better pres for clean gain than what most entry-level interfaces can provide you.
Also, the problems in most streaming set-ups are not coming from what's behind the microphone... the main reflections are really coming from the wall behind *you*, in front of the microphone. As an audio engineer, I have to say that there is no point in paying 5x the price of an SM58 to get essentially the same mic but quieter and needing more gain. That's what an SM7B is. It's designed for singers who have so much vocal power that they might get restricted by a condenser during performance (Michael Jackson famously used this mic a lot in the studio).
It was *never* designed as a broadcasts mic at all. You can definitely use it for this purpose, but at this kind of money, you'd be much better of with either a Heil dynamic, an electro-voice RE20 - which is an *actual* legendary broadcast mic - or a Shure beta 87A if you want a condenser that reject noise very well - designed for stage use but still one of the best vocal microphones out there.
All those options are less pricey than an SM7B, which will require an external pre-amp such as a Cloud Lifter CL-1 or a Dynamite, so add-in another 100-200 bucks at the bare minimum - those are really the cheapest options for pre-amps able to drive a transformer-less dynamic mic appropriately.
The factual truth is that the SM7B is NOT the right microphone for the vast majority of broadcasting applications and is way overhyped for what it actually is. It's not versatile enough for a first microphone as well.
If you want this level of rejection, use a shotgun above your head (1-2 feet) and put a carpet on your floor.
He's just saying for streamers who want a mic like the SM7B, there's an option for less than half the price without sacrificing quality for their specific use-case.
Would a pro with a studio use the Q9U over the SM7B? Probably not. But a streamer in their bedroom or home office now doesn't have to feel obligated to pay more than $200 for a pro sounding mic, provided they put the time into learning how to make it sound good.
@@colonel_koopa sm7 but yes kinda
I got the SM7B, but I'm also a musician so I know that I'll get good use out of it regardless. The MV7 or the PodMic are still my go to recommendations to anyone depending on the exact circumstance.
how about extreme vocals
Id say the RE20, or RE320 is better than the Mv7 for speaking, and the RE320 is quite a bit cheaper than the MV7. I ordered the MV7 and was super underwhelmed compared to the RE series. It is very popular, and if you do a quick search, mv7 comes up everywhere. Shure is great, and great at marketing. EV isn't as popular, but I feel they straight up make better mics for the price (minus the sm57 and 58 which are killer buys).
@@JunkBondTrader We're talking about completely different microphones though. ElectroVoice microphones don't have USB integration, so the RE320, which on its own costs the same as the MV7, also requires an audio interface. When it comes to microphone recommendations for starting streamers, I'd much rather recommend the things that allow an upgrade path rather than just throwing a shopping list at them. I love my SM7B, there's a reason that they were trying to EQ the other mic's to sound like it in the video, but that's exactly the point, especially for streaking, speaking, and podcasting, EQ can put microphones on a much closer playing field.
Agreed
I bought the SM7B after trying a few other mics, and did so quite early on in my UA-cam journey. It was definitely not a mistake, as I get a lot of compliments on my voice and the quality of it. I’ve been fortunate enough to make enough money on UA-cam, that I was able to afford one with merely 2 weeks worth of UA-cam revenue.
Good choice and good investment
I bought the SM7B about 12 years ago to step up my mic game for recording vocals and music at home and when I decided to start streaming I had no idea it had become the most popular and kind of trendy mic on the bloc. Just a bonus win for me.
I have the Q9u. This, to me, is a step up from the Q8x I use to use. My 1st mic was the Q2u, and the multi-role aspect plus price was enough for me to get vs. the blue yeti.
can you get the headphone jack in the mic working> ??? I am connecting the mic to an iphone 13pro and works and then stops...I wanted to use it simple not for crazy editing but dont seem to want to be stabble!
@@TamaraKramer-v4i it might work. Maybe adjust your settings on your phone for your output.
Me at the start of this video: Oh nooooo I have an MV-7! *panics* 😰
Me at the end of this video: Oh heck yeahhhhh I have an MV-7! *celebrates* 😁
Same
@DriftProYTSF looking at the video it seems to be.
@DriftProYTSF def is
@DriftProYTSF wym it sounds way more muddy
Can’t wait until I can start streaming, thanks for the vids man! :D
What platform are you going to stream on
and what are you waiting for? aaaaaand what are you going to stream? aaaaaaand happy streaming!
@@yeetblitz I’m still not sure yet. Harris said in past videos to stream on twitch and make separate long form content on UA-cam but the way twitch is doing things I might stream on UA-cam instead
@@janphilip192 I don’t have a webcam yet and I would like a second monitor before I start. And ideally a new mic because I have the HyperX solo cast which is a pretty decent mic but it’s really sensitive to vibrations which can get annoying. If I can get a new mic I’ll probably get the Rode pod mic and a GoXLR mini. Mostly Minecraft content probably but there are a lot of other games I like so I may do more variety (Apex legends, CSGO, TF2, Valorant, Rust, Satisfactory, indie titles etc.). Minecraft id my favorite game though so I’ll probably mostly stream that if I can. Do some hypixel streams and maybe start a hardcore world (might be a twitch or UA-cam series haven’t decided yet). Would be nice to be in an SMP with some other creators as well but that’s a lot further down the line once I start to grow my audience
@@linkling5497 oh ok. Also if you upgrade your mic get a ride podmic and a scarlet solo if you are on a single pc. If you need any help I don’t mind helping :)
If you do your homework and learn to use the SM7b and invest for the long run, not the lowest common denominator, the SM7b is a great investment. Not only is the SM7b a 'forever' mic, but is you spend the money and then decide to stop streaming, you'll get most if your money back, but with cheap mics you might as well just throw them away for what you'll recoup.
Thanks Harris. SO glad you are on top of this. I was conflicted between each one of these models. Decided to move over to doing a Podcast cause I have a 'Face for Radio'.
This is a valuable video for someone who is just starting out. I play Star Citizen with my husband and I was thinking about starting a channel because there aren't many women who play and kinda wanted to make a place from my point of view!
I’d be down to watch that
Dooo it!
Do it
Do it. You won’t!
Am i strange if i liked the q9u out of the box the most. I just love the great base for voices. oh and i have my mount on the Wall so.... why not?
This microphone has a bass rolloff switch. Why didn't you guys try that?
Yay new upload btw you have helped me with my UA-cam streams so much thx
Wow. Personal choice for sure. That MV7 sounds tinny, The Q9U is heavy in the low end but it and the SM7B were close. You guys didn't even know if you had the switches off or on. Pro's doing a half asssssed job. I'm glad this mic is reviewed elsewhere.
i dont fully understand what youre saying every time but i appreciate the nerding out on frequencies and audio in general.
Just wanted to let anyone know, re-eq can have more than 4 bands, you just need to click add on them
Is there even a limit?
@@nickydexgg4579 Depends mostly on your software. Also there are ofc some ranges, the human ear can't notice anymore.
That is what I thought too. Thank you for mentioning.
Update, the monitoring on the microphone itself makes the table touches arm bumps sound way worse than they are, although they are still bad. However, I did attach a $20 shock mount marketed to SM7B users, and that helped tremendously. Vibrations aren't coming through in my recordings, despite hearing them in the built in monitoring.
Rode NT1-A is underrated, one of my favorite mics.
It's s great mic and you rock it!! If I can ask what interface are to using? Hope you and Jackie are amazing!!!
@@TheJASDrummer hey! Thank you 😊 If you are referring to the DAW, I use protools.
I just got an NT1-A after using an mxl990 for a couple of years and WOW. The NT1-A is INCREDIBLE!
@@samuraisato4298 It sounds amazing. How is your recording space as far as ambient room noise, fans etc? Does it pick up a ton?
@@TheJASDrummer I'm actually recording in my walk in closet now, I just got a bunch of acoustic foam for free that I'll be using to treat the space today. My computer is too loud for me to record in my room.
I have the MV7 for voice work, podcasting, and streaming and couldn’t be happier. It’s really nice. Thanks for your honest reviews 😁
I selected the SM7B after doing quite a bit of research, works amazing for both my singing/theater stuff, and my stream.
Thanks for those reviews, they are awesome! And your points on the Q9U are 100% correct in my opinion.
I personally COULD work with the Q9U and an EQ as a studio beginner but someone without proper headphones and trained ears to detect the frequencies you have to work with, this is just too much work if you can get the MV7 instead and adjust in 5 minutes, just my 2 cents.
Samson Q9U sounds so good with eq
I'm just chilling with my $50 Q2U wondering whether a $200 mic would really serve me all that much better
I was wondering the same thing. I've got the Q2U paired with a Behringer UMC202HD. This week I added a sE Electronics DM-1 Dynamite 🧨 and was pretty impressed with the difference. Maybe I will still get a SM7B at some point, but I think there is more I can get out of my existing mic right now.
Final note - Harris you are just awesome. You just keep me wanting to keep trying to be a better creator.
On the reaper plugin you can set a lot of bands...I have 7 at the moment and I think you can go to at least 10.
I have the sm7b paired with the goxlr because it’s the only mic I’ve found that I can cancel out my sharp inhaling when I’m in an intense fight without losing sound quality the rest of the time.
Yay new vid btw you are so helpful for my UA-cam streams
Yup they've upped my game significantly
Hey Harris! Is it possible to give your EQ modifications in a file or on a picture and drop them in your discord? Specifically i wish to have one for each microphone you have, so the people can orient themselvs.
No pressure, only guilt.
ReaEQ has a great many bands. There's a button to add more + you can use more than one instance.
What equalizer do you use?
Can, you also include the Podmic in the comparison next time as you previously mentioned that it is better than the SM7B
So I'm not sure if it was my headphones, but I couldn't hear a difference between the SM7B and the Q9U. I could however hear the brightness of the MV7 that Harris was talking about.
Edit: After the EQ though, The Q9U sounded remotely brighter than the other two mics. And the MV7 and SM7B sounded the same.
Can someone explain what's wrong with me when the unfiltered sound test, i only liked the Q9U?
To me the Q9U sounds like the person is actually here, and the other two sound like his voice is coming from a singular earphone lying on the table few meters away from me?
With zero audio engineering experience, I was able to take my SM7B and minimally tweak it via GOXLR and I am supremely happy with how I sound. There might be other stuff that can be engineered to sound like it, but I think you ignored the positives of the mic due to the cost. There are things to skimp on, and the mic isn't one of them. (wonder who taught me that one... looks at your yeti)
Goxlr doesn’t work on mac - any recommendations for mac?
What is the EQ program you two are using Harris??
The Samson Q9U sounds really good if you pair it with the a7ws windscreen (large windscreen for Shure SM7B) and speak at a closer distance. Also, in my case, I have the mic stand mounted to a shelf on the wall behind the monitor, so the shock mount is of no importance. I'd also say whether you think it is too dark sounding etc, is somewhat depending on the person's voice. In my case, I prefer darker sounding mics (probably because my voice is not particularly dark). In the end when I purchased, $200 was about the top I was willing to pay, I also want to use this on my laptop that does not have a XLR interface, most of the time, but like the possibility of using it on my other pc that does have that. The MV7 would be the closer competitor but a bit much, and the MV7X would be about the same, but no USB functionality which would make it tricky for me to use 80% of the time..
Harris, I swear, you all made this in Klingon. Us regular people don't have that kind of money. (Hahahahah!!!!) Once you mentioned the price of all of them, it just all turned to Klingon (including the laughing, head-banging, and drinking barrels of blood wine from metal cups)! Love you guys, anyways!!
Can we hear your opinion on the revelator microphone ?
I know it might be a longer video but I'm okay with this but can you do a $200-$400 comparison with like blue, rode, shure, and maybe samson xlr microphones. There is so many people i feel with $100 entry mics and a goxlr or something similar that are looking what to get next. I'm have a rode procaster and just not happy with it anymore.
I ended up canceling my pre order for the Q9U back in September when it got delayed. I'm glad I did. I went with the Rode Pod Mic w/ a foam cover it works great even without any EQ (and because I don't know what I'm doing 😅)
Woulda likes to see the Podmic in this comparison and maybe some cheaper mic than that to try to maybe drive home the point about the sm7b not being the best choice for a majority of streamers
I am new to Audio, but I have a question. How to set up the sound "On the air"? I understand it, if this is a pre-made recording in which you can make minor edits, but when you stream, but without Hardware, how to programmatically pass the sound through the equalizer and transmit everything to the stream?
Well, about the product. Here on UA-cam there are a lot of videos, how to make cheap Mics sound like SM7B. As for a novice user, this is fine for me if I need it purely for a regular Skype / Discord conversation, or for recording vlogs/PodCasts, with subsequent sound settings. And taking a product for $ 200, which I will then tweak for a long time to bring out "Perfect Sound", as an ordinary user, I do not see the point in this. As a professional sound engineer, maybe I would have thought.
But still, as a regular user, I would take the MV7, since as an initial user I need something simple, Plug and Play. That's why the Yeti and MV 7 are just better. You connect and use them. The less detail between me and the final listener, the easier it is for me. I myself recently bought SM7B for myself, and I will tell you honestly, you need to suffer a little with it, since it may require a Preamp because the microphone is "Quiet". So I have to order Cloudlifter or Fethead now. And so, I cut the gain on my Scarlett 2i2 almost to the maximum.
You go on a lot about streaming and setting up streams etc (and I understand it's the basis of the channel lol) but can you apply EQ to a mic to be permanently used when in the likes of discord or zoom?
I was looking to get the SM7B for my YT videos soon so perfect timing!
I’d still trust the SM7B over anything. Considering it’s renowned in studios around the world for being an incredible microphone. Used by the likes of Dave Grohl, John Mayer, James Hetfield, BJA.. the list goes on all the way back to 1970.
@@wrylnd What it comes down to is that it's the industry standard in studios which is far beyond what 99% of streamers are going to be able to replicate in their room setups. So is this mic going to to give you a return on the extra few hundred you paid over most other streamers mics, the short answer is no.
Just save the money. You don’t need the top of the line studio standard if you’re just streaming.
@@stonalisa3729 tbf it gives you the option to branch out if you wanted.
@@wrylnd Realistically who does though and if you do branch out thats a bridge you pass if and when you get to it not before, also if it breaks the bank you may never have that chance to branch out in the future.
No way is the SM7B dead, dying, or becoming irrelevant any time soon. Proof is in the pudding.
Of course the cost is high but it’s an industry standard for not just streaming but almost everything else. There’s a reason you’ve seen it in every recording studio in existence for years. It’s remained relatively unchanged for decades (including its predecessor) simply because they basically created the most versatile and high quality microphone on the planet.
And let me be clear. Price is relative. When you’re deep into music production, $400 is a steal compared to the $2000 mics you see in situational uses.
Man i would love a review of the shure super 55 from you
In head phones I heard a distinct difference post EQ when comparing the mics. SM7B just sonds more buttery, MV7 is second place, all of the EQ on the samson gives it some weird harsh frequencies.
What software did you use to apply the EQ Guys?
have you tried Maono mics?
I've seen reviews where they say is great
Would love to hear what you think!
"The SM7B IS DEAD"
*lists all the reasons why Q9U isn't a great replacement for the sm7b*
Wh- wait...what?
Clickbait gets views.
Would love to see what the results are if the Q9U is far further away. more like an 'overhead' kinda mic. I've the idea it would balance out the EQ response a bit more.
What macOS software is ryan using for the eq settings?
So basically it's kick drum/bass cab mic?
Are you sure that is mid boost? I think that switch is to lowcut on/off
Hi, Harris… I recently found your UA-cam videos during my microphone research. I’m not a gamer or anything… I’m just on a lot of work Zooms all day. I learned a lot from your all your videos, but I really don’t want the mic visible in my videos. Any advice on placement and which mic would be best further away from my mouth?
look up "shotgun microphone", they're the best at picking up sounds from far away.
Or, you could look into getting a "lapel mic", like they use on the news or panel shows
How come you didn't include the Rode Pod mic in this? That is also widely used.
Yo dude! 2 questions. What if I specifically play in/record a lot of metal and hardcore bands? The reason I've settled on a Shure sm7b is it being the go to mic for recording Metal/Hardcore/"screaming" type vocals AS WELL as being the go-to mic for twitch streaming and podcasting - is this mic going to have that same versatility for me, in that it gets used equally to record bands and record my streams? Cause if not this doesn't even hold a candle to the 7B for my particular use case, although I see how for just streaming this thing is a very nice option. 2nd question HOW are you guys using a reaper Mic EQ in obs? I've been using reaper for years/much longer than I've been streaming, I didn't know I COULD eq my mic for OBS in reaper! Do you have a video on how that works? Thanks for the videos dude!
This is absurd. I have been an audio engineer for nearly 7 years and the SM7B ends up being my Mic of choice for a lot of projects specially in Rock and Metal. I ALWAYS record screaming vocals with this Microphone, and most rock vocals. Dead? Hell no.
I think he's talking more about Streaming / Podcasting then when it comes to studio production.
ryan how much do you charge to fix a streamers audio remotely,.... asking for a friend
When I always hear professionals in studio that say never mix on headphones, always do it on pair of studio monitors and I think I agree, listening to headphones while mixing cat benefit in reducing some background noise or noise in the microphone itself but when you listen on headphones and think it sound great, listen to it on any speakers and it would sound different and you would propably not like it. I have that experience
The video reveals much about the shallowness of knowledge about mics in the gaming world, no offense, it's not your fault the video channel people are guilty of the same thing. For those of us in the pro recording world your headline alone is preposterous (but I guess that was the point?).
On specific points: Boosting 3-4 dB at 50hz is going to boost every bit of rumble like traffic and appliances because not everyone has a soundproof or treated rooms. This is potentially a nightmare, you can get the low end you want with a 7B by proximity alone, get closer for more bassy 'radio' voice. The positioning of mics is absolutely critical knowledge, it changes from room to room, even where in the room depending on what's in front above and behind you. The axis of the mic matters as does your proximity to it.
The thing about your advice to streamers fails to address a fundamental issue. Almost everyone who buys the Samson will not have scratched the SM7B itch, they always suspect they could be doing something better and guess what? The SM7B is significantly better and it's rare you get the industry standard of anything audio related for $400 and if you don't like it you can sell it a heartbeat for $320-250 second hand. Even if you buy one second hand you will get back what you pay for it.
If you buy Samson anything you are dealing with Behringer, thus reliability over time and the quality of the build are going to be issues and the resale value is dreadful.
You tested this mic in a location that most of your users don't have, that's fundamentally an unfair test, the noise rejection test is of serious value to potential buyers, do the same test in a typical bedroom in a family house and see what the real world noise rejection is of both mics.
Buying a cheap but inferior product is a false economy since it will need replacement. I have had one of my 7B's for over 30 years and even though I have a locker full of lovely mics including Neumanns the 7B is perhaps the busiest mic in the studio and many others for a reason.
Not every decision should be based on ticket price alone, it should be based on the best value you can afford. Given that the 7B is superior in sound, is a widely respected mic in the recording industry, it will last 30+ years and even then you can probably sell it for a loss of 20% max the Samson isn't even close. How many Samsons would you have to buy over 30 years?
I bought MV7 because of your original review and have looooved it. Glad to hear more praise for it!
Q2u is also great for people who want their mic to cost less.
More info plis?
@@MaikeLDave the Samson q2u . It's an slr/usb mic that's 70 bucks. Pretty sweet mic for the money .
@@Shinobifoxx I have a couple of Q2Us and they're great!
100% i have it. Got mine for $50 at best buy and it’s fantastic for the cost
Q2U or rode podmic come onnn choose for me
Like everything in life. Always depends on what you are comfortable with and what you can make work. I made the Røde podmics work while I saved for an earthworks icon pro. You can make anything sound passable if you put the time into knowing your gear.
I honestly prefered the Q9U unfiltered, I don't why you guys like so much higher pitch, its oudn waaay better with more "boomy" bass in it... (what I think is bass at least)
Exactly I totally agree
This is like the third time I've been beginning research into buying something and you manage to inform me with good information. Thanks for being my Guardian Angel of Streaming Harris!
"I think if you are a starting streamer and buy an SM7B you're making a big mistake"
Yes, yes and YES!!! Finally a big streaming personality said it! I'm an audio engineer and I'm baffled at people running to empty their wallet on this microphone which is simply not right for most set-up. It's a transformer-less microphone which requires more clean gain than almost any entry-level interface can provide, and it's only advantage is the rejection at the rear of -19dB;
At the rear of the microphone is your screen... maybe your desktop fans but that would be a weird placement. The noise come from behind and around mostly, and form the reflection in your back. The main use of an SM7B professionally is for singers who have enormous vocal power, so intense that a condenser microphone might actually be too sensitive to handle their whole dynamic range - Michael Jackson famously did most of his studio recording with the SM7B. It was also used in conjunction with a PA system in the studio so that the singer could feel the energy of the music like in a live performance. Normally the only microphones with this kind of rejection are shotgun microphones which are way too sensitive (although not always a bad choice for broadcasting if you have nowhere to put a mic but pointing down toward you 1-2 feet above your head). The SM7B was *never* traditionally used in broadcasting. If you want the best possible microphone for a less than ideal room, get a super-cardioid Shure Beta 87A *condenser*. It's designed for stage use and have an *insanely cool* proximity effect, way less sensitive than other condensers out there unless you're very close and comes with an integrated pop-filter in the capsule. Less money than the SM7B... a great mic but essentially an SM58 with no transformer at 5x the price. Extremely overhyped.
Why are you saying reaper plugins only have four or five bands? I thought you could add a lot more?
How about the SM58? Its not pretty, but Shure is classic and field-proven?
Harris how do you think this mic compares against the electrovoice re20? I have the re20 but kinda like the way the sm7b looks.
Sam went from an re20 to an SM7b. There was no discernible difference. You’d be buying it entirely for the look.
@@Senpai Thanks for the reply! I knew it would be narrowed down to looks.
I couldn't tell a difference at all. Either my headphones suck, or I'm definitely not the person to judge microphones/speakers
The Samson Q2U (yes, Q2U) is more than enough for anyone streaming on UA-cam or Twitch due to the compression involved. The Q2U is like $50-60 and with some EQ, sounds effectively the same as any quality mic like the SM7b or Q9U if you're ONLY looking to stream games or make YT videos. You can spend the rest of the money on a good quality XLR interface or sound treating the room
Had someone on tiktok tell me there was very little difference between the Rode podmic and the SM7B. They're just wrong. Let's see how this one matches up.
The mids are NOT the presence. Those are two different things. They may affect the same frequencies, but EQ is entirely subtractive, while presence is additive. Also, they are done in different places in the Preamplifier to Power amplifier chain.
I got the samson G track Pro and i love it
Did you ever review the Presonus PD-70? I think you might like that mic. I just bought it and it sounds amazing for the price.
Is the only review I’m interested in
Any thought on Electro-Voice RE 20 or RE 27 for streaming? Pokimane uses RE 20. Great vids!
hmmm, what are your thoughts about the re20 black version?
I actually could hear the differences without headphones , however many moons ago I worked in broadcasting.
I bought a Samson C01U about ten years ago because I thought I would do some music recording as a hobby. Turns out I just started using it for discord calls and streaming but I love it.
Wondering if you ever tested it Harris, would love to hear your and Ryan's thoughts about it
HARRIS!!! I strongly suggest you take a look at the Earthworks Icon Pro!! I feel like it would suit your voice very nicely and its extremely elegant!
Hi! Audio amateur here. Just wanted to ask in the comments why the mics have USB? I was wondering if it allowed them to be used as USB mics or if it allowed for other different functions. Sorry again for the beginner question.
Usb mics can be plugged into a computer without any other equipment between the mic and computer.
XLR mics need interface and even cloudlifter to boost the signal even more for example the Shure sm7b.
Q9U or the cheaper but also great mic like Q2U have both usb and xlr connections.
Also you can use both connections at the same time. For example you can plug the mic via USB to computer an use it for streaming and at the same time use xlr connection to record your voice to an external independent recorder.
Also since usb connection feeds the mic additional power, the mic can be used as sound card and you can plug your headphones into the mic for zero latency monitoring.
Kinda loving my Rode Podmic. Which I'm surprised wasn't in this video, the Q9U looks a lot like it.
I had one of those on pre-order for months and its release kept getting delayed. After 3 months of delays I broke down and spent the extra money and just bought the Rode Procaster instead.
@@Chris-hn4lp that's fair. Do you like it?
@@Nielv13 Yeah I absolutely love it. Sound quality and build quality is excellent although I know the same applies to the PodMic too. The only thing I didn't like is that I had to add an additional pop filter to it because I found the integrated one wasn't good enough. I believe the PodMic has the same integrated pop filter so I'm sure I would have had the same issue with it. From sound tests, I do slightly prefer the sound of the ProCaster over the PodMic, but it definitely isn't enough to justify the additional $125 I payed. I do personally like the smaller size of the PodMic more and prefer its styling too but I'm still very happy with the ProCaster.
I was waiting for this video for so long 🙏🏿
As someone who no experience but who also just bought a Q9U, is there any recommended software to learn how to "EQ" or "boost" with?
This is for streamers who has a budget and can who can afford it. Do you mind making a Blue Snowball iCe sound better for streaming(for starter streamer)?
You can add points/nodes onto the REAEQ plugin...
I tried two different sets of headphones and could not hear a difference in the first test
I dont understand what software would you need for usb interface.
9:44 I am using an earphone, and no they are not close.
14:14 Yes to podmic!
I am a audio engineer I use a newman microphone but I use the Sm7b for V.O. Work because it has a good dynamic range. With internet comprehension they both sound great.
@0:03 Starting streamers don't even need the Q9U.
The Q2U for 80 bucks is amazing. It's dual USB/XLR.
They can start with USB, learn how to treat a room and EQ their audio. Then learn how to use an interface via XLR and make that sound good and work with with setup, then switch to a $200+ mic.
Now for someone who is already in the market to make the upgrade, yeah it seems Samson is the best choice here. It's no-brainer for someone who doesn't work out of a professional studio. $200 is a steal.
is the Samson Q9U compatible with the Go XLR ??