Great review! Was stuck on if I needed an XLR mic because all the videos on a home studio set up featured them. But USB should be fine since I'll just be rapping over beats for fun. Thanks!
Immediately noticed when you switched from one mic to the other in voice quality.. The XLR was full bodied voice with deeper bass in your voice, the USB was thin and raspy sounding even though the distance to the mic was same, and same brand mic. USB mic has it's uses, but definitely for higher quality work the XLR is superior!
Problem with that is the money you’re willing to spend, $100 for the mic + $100 for the audio interface + other stuff you’re willing to add to the chain will turn very expensive fast, while the $150 usb mic will cost only that and give a very good sound quality, and the XLR is also hard to configure. Also, the USB in this test turns out weird mid video for some reason, probably the Operating System changed the mic volume or applied some voice effect while he was recording, the same could happen in the XLR version and you’d spend a lot of time troubleshooting as there would be many links in the chain. And to add, they are the same mic from the same brand but their electronics are very different, the USB has a built in converter/power transformer while the XLR needs outside phantom power. There’s also the portability, as someone who might move the mic alot, carrying a boom arm, mic, cables and audio interface(XLR) would take more space than carrying only the mic, cables and boom arm(USB), provided that you’ll put it in an boom arm as they come with a support that you can attach and let the mic on the table (at least I’m sure the USB one does). So even if it’s the same mic from the same brand, their purposes are very different, while one does a very good job in home recording and costs more money(XLR), the other is excellent for the person that uses the computer or notebook to talk to friends or speak in online meetings and needs to move the computer around frequently and put all the stuff in a backpack at the same time(USB). But if audio quality is what you need and money is no problem, and you’re willing to learn all the music related stuff, the XLR would be the clear winner.
@@Goldern Agreed. The USB is the better option for me because I just need something that sounds better than my computer's internal mic, but that isn't too complicated.
@@Goldern byond all..APPLE Matters. I hated the phones and the storage limitations but for music , dont become a “Microsoft expert “ and then find out the problem was you did not use an Apple computer . If a I had spent all the time I spent troubleshooting PC issue with drivers, interfaces and such practicing a guitar or singing , I could have been a Jimi by now. dammit again Bill. You should NOT have dropped out of college.
Hopefully you found an AT3035, they did away with the 3000 series as the AT3035 is now the AT2035. Unfortunately, substituted quality parts with those of lesser quality. Both the AT3035 (silver chassis/ body) and AT2035 perform the same but the 3035 has a higher degree of quality electronic parts. Note: the 2035 is XLR and not USB.
I've got a Rode NT-USB, great mic That said, I've got a 2020 xlr, Pro Blue Yeti ( xlr / usb ) and a Shure MV51. All great mics. The MV 51 actually surprised me! And it's look is so classic!
@@typicalasmr4503 I dont think you can get that scrapy Audio to such a good quality it had at the rest of the video. And if Im wrong and that was the standart record quality: that mic sucks
I am so happy this video just so happened to showcase the exact mic that I have. Ive been using the USB version of this microphone for the last 5 years, and I love it! While I get so many compliments over discord about my mic quality, Im thinking about upgrading to the XLR version for voice work, and this helped. Thank you!
Putting it simply, an XLR mic has no active electronics in it. It's 100% analog. The voltage generated by the capsule is raw excitement from the environment. It does not inherently have any noise generation, just pure sound, albeit the way it picks up different frequencies depends on the build of the condenser capsule (i.e., it's "quality"). Once you introduce active electronics, the fidelity drops, whether it's noticeable or not, no matter the mic type! It just does. It's physics. But, with XLR you get the option to choose the active electronics and you are NOT stuck with only one choice of active electronics, which further shapes the audio by frequency pickup curves and internal active electronics noise, and most importantly I guess, these active electronics can even create way worse audio than what the capsule picks up as raw analog voltage (and generally do)! So, for example, with an XLR mic, you could pair it up with any audio interface and get different levels of audio quality out of the same mic, but with a USB microphone, you're stuck with a fixed preamp built inside the mic. Lastly, there are condenser capsules that just suck by design and don't sound good no matter which type of preamp you plug them into, separate or built-in, but generally, most capsules are not that bad, even the cheap ones.
Latency shouldn't be a problem in USB mics, since most of them have a jack output built into the mic with almost 0 latency. Also, USB mics should come with software and more features built into the mic itself (like gain knobs, saturation meters, recording modes, etc) than XLR mics.
This heavily depends on the price point. You can get a decent entry level USB mic for a fraction of what an audio interface will cost you but once you hit a price point where audio interfaces become adfordable, USB mics start to fall off.
This video is a definite essential for choosing between a USB and XLR mic. I have the AT2020 (XLR) and it's going on the 3rd year I've had it. I must say that the professional quality I get from it is very impressive for the price i paid for it which was only $100.00 on eBay. Mine came with a black pouch, XLR cord, and mic stand adapter. I tested it on a Digi002 console as well as a Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 and the sound quality is remarkable from either source.
I have both an xlr and a usb mic (blue ember and hyperx quadcast S) and before I watched this video I only though that the real difference was the obvious connection type. After watching this though I learned that’s not the case and I’m glad I came across this. Thanks for the knowledge on both.
I have a Samson Q9U, USB-C to USB-C to my laptop, but it seems when I listen to my playback, I find drop off in my speech. I believe that's called latency. should I use a mic to XLR mixer > laptop?
I think that if you work a bit with cutter noiser and Eq.. 8 people from 10 (that listen music with 30/40 dollars HEADPHONES) don't listen the Little Little difference. I think the USB mic Is more Easy tò use. With noise cleaner izitope you are💯
I have the usb version and can just tell i shoulda learned more and went with the xlr i didnt want to learn about everything that comes with it. that box or converter or whatever. lol. so i just got the usb. and you can tell its not.. for music like an xlr one would be.
1:26 - kidding? It would not have any latency (or time shifts) compared to other audio interface or mixer inputs. It would have same latency when connected to an USB interface.
U said xlr take is a less of plug n play and it need some steps setting it up can u make a vid on how to set up an xlr mic or at least what settings are u using u sound very clear
Thank you for the review! The XLR connection definitely gives much deeper voice and tons of details in it. Way more interesting and engaging to listen to.
What problem do you all have with deeper voice ? 😁😁😁😁 Stop believing it has to be a standard or only big deep voices are nice and sexy... Everybody is making choices of mics...just based on that. The equipment you use to record must faithfully reproduce your intonations, especially for voice-overs, you actually have more freedom for videos etc. When I'm working on my intonations for a script, I don't want my microphone or anything else to change my voice! If afterwards I want to make adjustments, it's the post-production work and in particular the EQ. But if you really care about it, install voice meter banana which is a virtual audio interface, and you would be able to adjust the tone of your voice, reduce the echo and even use a 15-band EQ!!
Здравствуйте. Подскажите, пожалуйста, вот для озвучки все xlr микрофоны будут улавливать шум комнаты и иметь шум, и нужно специально обустраивать комнату или есть какие-то микрофоны, которые не настолько улавливают все это? Или все же для таких целей, чтобы не обустраивать комнату и т.д, лучше подойдёт юисби микрофон?
On budget.... while on a tight budget, I wanted a solution that could grow. I bought an XLR mike, and a cheap (< $20) USB converter. While I suspect it might not be as good as a dedicated USB mike, when the money becomes available, I can buy an audio interface. In the meantime, I can build up my technique library to make myself better, and get to the point where I can use that interface effectively. And I can get stuff done without having spent money I don't have.
people wouldn't notice a difference between both, but if u really want a versatile sound or audio samples, xlr is always your choice no matter what. usbs are not bad in fact they are more of an ez to use
You can definitely use more than one USB microphone on a computer you just have to have the right software for example elgato obs and have the ability to mute said microphone software or hardware-wise Otherwise people would be naturally stuck with their on-board webcam microphone The only problem I found with USB based products is bandwidth and Chip controllers For the Love of all things holy in computers why do we only have one maybe two chips for USBS When they're simply universal serial bus and they're on everything now and with high end audio video recording not counting offloading to hard drives we need more chip bus on our motherboard I'd say a minimum 4 separate USB chip busts which all can handle the maximum bandwidth of 40 megabits per second for USB "4" at that point and it's all up to having the right hubs with on-off switches
interesting the usb sounds more like a dynamic and had less sibilance . However ALL microphones, unless going to analog tape, go through an AD and the latency is no greater if the AD is in the mike or in the computer. On this point, it seems that logic - the intellectual tool - not the Apple Product, seems to be in short supply in the world of music production…
only reason to go with USB is possibly travel now, there4 are sub $50 usb interfaces that'll work great and you can get a interface, arm, and mic for less than $100 and won't break in a year like USB mics do
Lets just say this, on which one you should get...which one did he speak through the most in this video...in fact which one does he visually starts out with... that sums it up good enough for me.
This is really helpful. Do you recommend using XLR to headphone jack adapter? Or will that defeat the purpose. I want to use USB but my laptop has limited ports...
I think depending on what type of mic you use that *may* be possible? I know that dynamic mics need less voltage to work than a condenser mic, which needs to run through an interface with phantom power (im just going off memory from other videos ive watched, so yeah). Whether or not it can work in a 3.5mm jack, im not sure. I think USB mics have certain converters installed in it for it to work in recording and I think thats what the interface is for. Don't take my word on it completely, I'm still a noob at this. Also a headphone jack wouldn't cut it, it would need a mic jack, though thats prolly what you meant.
thanks for your video well done, I got me a very good USB microphone t the excellant Samson G Track Pro and the sound that comes out of it is just WOOOO hat is so awsome it has a line to plug in my guitar it has everything I was looking for my needs
@@ransm_fts Hi, well i would not say that the G track pro is better am ,just saying that for my first mic that is the one i got for now ,but a XLR mic has far more possibilitys than a USB and since the G Track Pro has a line for a instrument a build in sound card in to iot well this helps me for now as a beginner in recording my music ....I woud say that I also need a XLR mic and a Focusrite hihi wellw I need more gear LOL
In many DAWs and applications, from our experience a computer will not recognize them as separate devices. If you absolutely do want to use 2 USB microphones at the same time, for the utmost in stability and a guarantee it will work, you'd have to use One computer per mic.
the usb is great but i remember when windows 10 updated and something happen where the usb didnt record right like it got low so i bought a xlr one now the xlr mic shitted on me 10 years later so for a emerency i went back to the usb one and idk if windows update fixed the problem or what but it sounds normal now so if u buying a usb be warn operating system updates can affect it where xlr it doesnt
They both sounds good lol but is it me or does the usb sound bad at the second to the last test. Can you tell me what happened there? Is it just more inconsistent
Running an audient id4 through a usb hub to an iPad pro. What's the best mic for recording vocals in a portable music production setup? XLR through the interface or usb through the hub? Recording on Cubasis 3.
Is this question still relevant? Do you wanr a condeser or dynamic mic and for what purpose with what expectations? And how high is the budget? Also, in 99% of cases, recording through an audio interface makes a lot more sense than using USB. Especially if it's a good one like an ID4.
Excellent summary. Using a DAW like Reaper with an external ASIO USB Interface makes it very difficult to use anything other than an XLR, either through a mixer or direct into the interface as you are unable to specific the ASIO USB Interface and a seperate USB MIC as an input device as it is effectively its own audio interface. You can use ASIO4ALL to workaround this and this has improved over the years but even with a modern PC, a Yeti USB Mic and the latest ASIO4ALL there is recording latency that causes timing issues. XLR mic is the way to go. Have to say I am very impressed with the USB Mic quality and would be ideal for voice over work where you can happily use the MIC as an input/output device and a pair of PC Speakers. One benefit of a good USB MIC (not the cheapo ones) is that you do not suffer from noise through mixers / cables as you can with analog signals. I know USB devices can suffer from ground loop noise sometimes but generally its easier to get a clean signal from a good USB mic.
what do you think of Shure MV88, i see good reviews about it, but does it suffer from latency issues? damn i don;t even understand what "latency" is really... i need something to record music outside and at home.. casual use
Nice review, I just wanted to add if you are a musician you probably already have or should have a usb audio interface for your guitar or bass or whatever already. If you are a musician with none of the above, you will get more in the long run from a usb interface and xlr mic, because you get a line in to record other instruments directly as well.
xlr supply phantom adapter input/output with a 3.5 mm port will destroy the laptop circuits. You must use something like this The Shure X2u XLR-to-USB Microphone Adapter is a modular accessory that connects any XLR microphone to your computer cost about $99 though. or using Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface (Gen 3) for $119. Just too much stuff to lug around with a laptop. Just get AT2020 straight forward that has USB connector or the Blue Yeti. The Elgato Wave 3 is compact however not solidly built and the specs not as good.
@@alyssascott9754 Thank you for your response! I already own a Heil pr40 and wanted to find a way to use it. Will try the “Pyle Microphone XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter - Universal Plug and Play XLR Mic to PC Adaptor for Digital Recording w/ Mix Audio Control, +48V Phantom Power”. It’s on Amazon
@@alyssascott9754 I have the blue yeti with otg, and also have a dynamic/Scarlett solo. But both of them sound amplified even on 0 gain when connected to my S20+ using star maker app to sing, if I record outside the app it sounds fine. Could this be a software or hardware issue. Because when trying on my LG v30 it sounds leveled but not nearly as clear as the voice should be. I'm confused and feel disappointed that I'm spending so much with no results.
What if you just want to play an instrument into the USB mic on a zoom session without recording whilst also using a headphone set which I sing through at the same time? Would this work, anyone?!
The at2020 usb+ should pick up the voice and the sound of the instrument, if you need to hear the sound of your voice, it has a headphone output (unsure if it also output the sound of the computer though) that you can plug your headphones and hear without delay, or you can go into the windows audio configuration and find the option in the recording devices to hear what’s being feed to the mic (but that’s going to add delay and the instrument sound would be doubled). You can only use one mic to record, it’s impossible to use one usb mic and one 3.5mm(P2) headset mic, even if you opt out for the XLR version you’d need two mics (one for voice and one for instrument) and an audio interface with at least two XLR inputs (provided that your instrument does not have a 6.3mm(P10) output jack), or one XLR mic and an audio interface with one XLR port and one P10 input if your instrument does have a P10 output. But anyway, you should point your instrument and sing to the same mic, that way you’ll be able to capture both sounds without expending lots of money, but at the same time if you’re planning to work with audio, the extra cash spent on XLR audio interface and the XLR mic would make more sense as you’d be able to record in a different track than your voice and treat them with different sets of effects in your music editing software. Cheers
If you connect the XLR to the laptop using something How will the sound quality be? Because in our country, Syria, I could not find a USB microphone😟 and I can't buy a sound card Waiting for your reply, thanks
I go for the XLR. I will just look for affordable gears like xlr mic, phantom power and sound card. The reason is I may need two or more microphones in the future .
I would do exactly the opposite ! It's exactly like a gamer who builds his desktop and puts all his money into the graphics card. If the motherboard and the power supply are not powerful enough to support the card, then it will be restricted and the player will finally say that this card is not that good and that he is very disappointed when the problem is elsewhere. Here are just a few considerations to take into account: - If you opt for XLR, you need a microphone, audio interface and XLR cable that are consistent. If you buy a poor quality cable, the sound will not be good. Worse, after 30 minutes of use, it will start to create distortions in the voice. If you're buying a $600 mic and a $150 audio interface, like the gamer with his graphics card, you're going to be disappointed with the mic. Some say the micro USB generates noise...some audio interfaces do too. - For USB microphones, the technology evolves quickly with the finesse of circuit engraving. It is therefore always necessary to turn to recent microphones (and therefore not the blue yeti which is 10 years old) such as the SE Electronics Neom. - If you take an XLR microphone around 150€, an average XLR cable and an audio interface also in this price range such as the Behringer UMC 22, the Steinberg C12 or the Scarlett 2i2 (which is not better but cost twice the price! The good scarlett products start with the 4i4 audio interface), you will have little difference with a good USB, especially if you are familiar with your DAW and VST plugins. Plus with Voicemeter Banana, you can adjust the bass of your voice, dampen room echo, and use a 15-band EQ. With Krisp, reduce outside noise. On the other hand, if you want to go beyond, with microphones like the Sennheiser 416, TLM Neumann and interfaces like the Apollo and have the right recording conditions of course, because these microphones require specific environments, then no micro USB to date will deliver the same quality. But if it's to take the cheap, take the USB without hesitation.
A Sound card is an audio interface and is required for the XLR Microphone. The USB microphone does not require one you can just plug directly into your computer! :)
So can Irig pre HD replace an audio interface? For XLR microphone? And does the brand and types of audio interface affects the sound quality of a microphone? Or it doesn't matter which audio interface we are using, what matters is the microphone,
I own a usb 2020, and was wondering what benefits an xlr generally has over a usb, however this guy is like, rigging the sound. Near the end, it sounds like he's thrown a compressor thats destroying the quality of the at2020 usb. I've not ONCE heard my mic sound like that.
Hi I have this USB version AT2020 like cuz I didn’t have an audio interface back then. But now I have a n interface which is Yamaha AG03. Will my microphone work by simply getting a XLR cable? Thanks!
Hi Nicole, so if you wish to use a mic with your Yamaha interface you will require another XLR microphone. The At2020 Usb+ is strictly a USB microphone. Hope this helps!
Great review! Was stuck on if I needed an XLR mic because all the videos on a home studio set up featured them. But USB should be fine since I'll just be rapping over beats for fun. Thanks!
Immediately noticed when you switched from one mic to the other in voice quality.. The XLR was full bodied voice with deeper bass in your voice, the USB was thin and raspy sounding even though the distance to the mic was same, and same brand mic. USB mic has it's uses, but definitely for higher quality work the XLR is superior!
Problem with that is the money you’re willing to spend, $100 for the mic + $100 for the audio interface + other stuff you’re willing to add to the chain will turn very expensive fast, while the $150 usb mic will cost only that and give a very good sound quality, and the XLR is also hard to configure. Also, the USB in this test turns out weird mid video for some reason, probably the Operating System changed the mic volume or applied some voice effect while he was recording, the same could happen in the XLR version and you’d spend a lot of time troubleshooting as there would be many links in the chain.
And to add, they are the same mic from the same brand but their electronics are very different, the USB has a built in converter/power transformer while the XLR needs outside phantom power.
There’s also the portability, as someone who might move the mic alot, carrying a boom arm, mic, cables and audio interface(XLR) would take more space than carrying only the mic, cables and boom arm(USB), provided that you’ll put it in an boom arm as they come with a support that you can attach and let the mic on the table (at least I’m sure the USB one does).
So even if it’s the same mic from the same brand, their purposes are very different, while one does a very good job in home recording and costs more money(XLR), the other is excellent for the person that uses the computer or notebook to talk to friends or speak in online meetings and needs to move the computer around frequently and put all the stuff in a backpack at the same time(USB).
But if audio quality is what you need and money is no problem, and you’re willing to learn all the music related stuff, the XLR would be the clear winner.
@@Goldern Agreed. The USB is the better option for me because I just need something that sounds better than my computer's internal mic, but that isn't too complicated.
Its not voice quality you hear. Its added saturation by mic preamp.
@@Goldern I would argue that a $50 XLR mic sounds better than a $150 USB mic.
@@Goldern
byond all..APPLE Matters. I hated the phones and the storage limitations but for music , dont become a “Microsoft expert “ and then find out the problem was you did not use an Apple computer . If a I had spent all the time I spent troubleshooting PC issue with drivers, interfaces and such practicing a guitar or singing , I could have been a Jimi by now.
dammit again Bill. You should NOT have dropped out of college.
This is the best straight to the point video you can find right here. Im glad it didnt have a 10 sec intro..
Really nice. I was about to buy Rode NT USB but now I'll buy Audio Technica 2035 with the same money. Thanks sir.
Hopefully you found an AT3035, they did away with the 3000 series as the AT3035 is now the AT2035. Unfortunately, substituted quality parts with those of lesser quality.
Both the AT3035 (silver chassis/ body) and AT2035 perform the same but the 3035 has a higher degree of quality electronic parts. Note: the 2035 is XLR and not USB.
I got the rode nt1a. Fantastic piece of kit
I've got a Rode NT-USB, great mic That said, I've got a 2020 xlr, Pro Blue Yeti ( xlr / usb ) and a Shure MV51. All great mics. The MV 51 actually surprised me! And it's look is so classic!
It really all depends on what mic suits your voice (or the source you want to capture), not the price point, make or model.
@@havocproltd which one sounds the best to you?
What happened to the sound quality of the USB mic at 4:46? It sounds so raspy and thin compared to how it sounded earlier in the video.
Exactly what i was thinking
Me too.
He prob had effects on it and he turned them off to get a accurate out of the box sound.
@@typicalasmr4503 I dont think you can get that scrapy Audio to such a good quality it had at the rest of the video. And if Im wrong and that was the standart record quality: that mic sucks
@@TeabaggEditing I have the USB at2020 and it sounds completely different than any of his takes lol
I just wanna be able to rap my vocals an send to my engineer to mix an master them do u think usb mic with proper acoustic treatment will be cool ?
I am so happy this video just so happened to showcase the exact mic that I have. Ive been using the USB version of this microphone for the last 5 years, and I love it! While I get so many compliments over discord about my mic quality, Im thinking about upgrading to the XLR version for voice work, and this helped. Thank you!
Putting it simply, an XLR mic has no active electronics in it. It's 100% analog. The voltage generated by the capsule is raw excitement from the environment. It does not inherently have any noise generation, just pure sound, albeit the way it picks up different frequencies depends on the build of the condenser capsule (i.e., it's "quality").
Once you introduce active electronics, the fidelity drops, whether it's noticeable or not, no matter the mic type! It just does. It's physics.
But, with XLR you get the option to choose the active electronics and you are NOT stuck with only one choice of active electronics, which further shapes the audio by frequency pickup curves and internal active electronics noise, and most importantly I guess, these active electronics can even create way worse audio than what the capsule picks up as raw analog voltage (and generally do)!
So, for example, with an XLR mic, you could pair it up with any audio interface and get different levels of audio quality out of the same mic, but with a USB microphone, you're stuck with a fixed preamp built inside the mic.
Lastly, there are condenser capsules that just suck by design and don't sound good no matter which type of preamp you plug them into, separate or built-in, but generally, most capsules are not that bad, even the cheap ones.
Very useful info for me, thank you
Thank you so much for your sharing !!!
Latency shouldn't be a problem in USB mics, since most of them have a jack output built into the mic with almost 0 latency. Also, USB mics should come with software and more features built into the mic itself (like gain knobs, saturation meters, recording modes, etc) than XLR mics.
This heavily depends on the price point. You can get a decent entry level USB mic for a fraction of what an audio interface will cost you but once you hit a price point where audio interfaces become adfordable, USB mics start to fall off.
This video is a definite essential for choosing between a USB and XLR mic. I have the AT2020 (XLR) and it's going on the 3rd year I've had it. I must say that the professional quality I get from it is very impressive for the price i paid for it which was only $100.00 on eBay. Mine came with a black pouch, XLR cord, and mic stand adapter. I tested it on a Digi002 console as well as a Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 and the sound quality is remarkable from either source.
I have both an xlr and a usb mic (blue ember and hyperx quadcast S) and before I watched this video I only though that the real difference was the obvious connection type. After watching this though I learned that’s not the case and I’m glad I came across this. Thanks for the knowledge on both.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching :)
I have a Samson Q9U, USB-C to USB-C to my laptop, but it seems when I listen to my playback, I find drop off in my speech. I believe that's called latency. should I use a mic to XLR mixer > laptop?
Excellent video, showed me exactly what I needed to know.
A very helpful & informative tutorial - thanks Brian . Best regards from Pete South Australia
Thank you Pete!
Can you tell me which interface have you attached the xlr version and configs(interface + edit + gains levels) IT SOUNDS AWESOME, i want them!
If I buy the Audio Technica AT2020 mic, and I use xlr to usb cabel....Do I get the same quality as the Audio Technica AT2020 Usb?
I think that if you work a bit with cutter noiser and Eq.. 8 people from 10 (that listen music with 30/40 dollars HEADPHONES) don't listen the Little Little difference. I think the USB mic Is more Easy tò use. With noise cleaner izitope you are💯
I have the usb version and can just tell i shoulda learned more and went with the xlr i didnt want to learn about everything that comes with it. that box or converter or whatever. lol. so i just got the usb. and you can tell its not.. for music like an xlr one would be.
if i ever hit the lotto im gunna go xlr and water cooled pc lol.
Great video, well made.... "Budgetarily" LOL
@3:16 there is a software which can record two usb mics simultaneously. a problem with usb is it can get noise because of the mic and/or the hub/comp.
I've had the USB at2020 for many years now and always performs well. I narrate instructional videos. Highly recommend.
Здравствуйте. А как вообще этот микрофон в плане шумов, улавливания звуков в комнате? И как он вообще в плане обработки?
I bought an at2020usbx recently it’s mostly for game chat was a huge upgrade to head set . So happy with it
just bought sm7b I'll be getting it on saturaday or Friday I don't need this video I just wanna flex hahahahahahahah
cheap mic with all those junks i.e. phantom power, uplifter, pre amp blah blah VS High end usb 🤔
1:26 - kidding? It would not have any latency (or time shifts) compared to other audio interface or mixer inputs. It would have same latency when connected to an USB interface.
XLR sounds better, from what I'm hearing.
usb microphone have an issue of volume with windows 10 plug and play driver!
Very concise comparison.
U said xlr take is a less of plug n play and it need some steps setting it up can u make a vid on how to set up an xlr mic or at least what settings are u using u sound very clear
you usually need to buy a preamp for xlr and thats why its more steps to set up and it costs additional money for the preamp
Is there any difference in audio quality between the at2020 normal usb version and the usb plus?
is this usb microphone is good for field recording??
Does the XLR version plugged into a Scarlett to a PC sound the same as the USB version?
I was sold on the 'budgetarily', lol. great vid, big help.
does anyone know a decent USB microphone in my car for recording vocals?
Man, great video, I just purchased the at2020+(USB), my question is, what is the best USB microphone to record music? (guitar and vocals)
I just ordered an Earthworks Icon supposedly very natural sounding.
I have the fifine t669. quite solid
XLR does may have latency, it depends on the settings of the audio card.
Really good video! I was just trying to pinpoint the sound differences between usb and xlr.
Great explanation. The sound itself help to do the right decision for everyone. Thank you!!!! Very useful
What happened to the sound quality of the USB mic at 4:46?
you had to do something bad to the usb version because it does not sound at all like that for me i have both & they sound exactly the same haha
Thank you, thank you. You answered all of my questions! Very informative!
Very detailed n informative, direct pros n cons comparison I love it
I have both, as I got two computers and they great and no problem with them
Thank you for the review! The XLR connection definitely gives much deeper voice and tons of details in it. Way more interesting and engaging to listen to.
What problem do you all have with deeper voice ? 😁😁😁😁
Stop believing it has to be a standard or only big deep voices are nice and sexy...
Everybody is making choices of mics...just based on that.
The equipment you use to record must faithfully reproduce your intonations, especially for voice-overs, you actually have more freedom for videos etc.
When I'm working on my intonations for a script, I don't want my microphone or anything else to change my voice! If afterwards I want to make adjustments, it's the post-production work and in particular the EQ.
But if you really care about it, install voice meter banana which is a virtual audio interface, and you would be able to adjust the tone of your voice, reduce the echo and even use a 15-band EQ!!
Здравствуйте. Подскажите, пожалуйста, вот для озвучки все xlr микрофоны будут улавливать шум комнаты и иметь шум, и нужно специально обустраивать комнату или есть какие-то микрофоны, которые не настолько улавливают все это? Или все же для таких целей, чтобы не обустраивать комнату и т.д, лучше подойдёт юисби микрофон?
You can run two USB mics at once.
Budgetarily is my new word
On budget.... while on a tight budget, I wanted a solution that could grow. I bought an XLR mike, and a cheap (< $20) USB converter. While I suspect it might not be as good as a dedicated USB mike, when the money becomes available, I can buy an audio interface. In the meantime, I can build up my technique library to make myself better, and get to the point where I can use that interface effectively. And I can get stuff done without having spent money I don't have.
Ok
people wouldn't notice a difference between both, but if u really want a versatile sound or audio samples, xlr is always your choice no matter what. usbs are not bad in fact they are more of an ez to use
4:22 to 4:25 Why do those clicks happen?
You can definitely use more than one USB microphone on a computer you just have to have the right software for example elgato obs and have the ability to mute said microphone software or hardware-wise
Otherwise people would be naturally stuck with their on-board webcam microphone
The only problem I found with USB based products is bandwidth and Chip controllers
For the Love of all things holy in computers why do we only have one maybe two chips for USBS
When they're simply universal serial bus and they're on everything now and with high end audio video recording not counting offloading to hard drives we need more chip bus on our motherboard I'd say a minimum 4 separate USB chip busts which all can handle the maximum bandwidth of 40 megabits per second for USB "4" at that point and it's all up to having the right hubs with on-off switches
interesting the usb sounds more like a dynamic and had less sibilance . However ALL microphones, unless going to analog tape, go through an AD and the latency is no greater if the AD is in the mike or in the computer. On this point, it seems that logic - the intellectual tool - not the Apple Product, seems to be in short supply in the world of music production…
About to get a combo of AT2020 and scarlet studio mixer gen 3 for less than $100. very pogger
only reason to go with USB is possibly travel now, there4 are sub $50 usb interfaces that'll work great and you can get a interface, arm, and mic for less than $100 and won't break in a year like USB mics do
That great video and you remind me of Seth Rogan though
Cool vid!
Lets just say this, on which one you should get...which one did he speak through the most in this video...in fact which one does he visually starts out with... that sums it up good enough for me.
Even it cost more and you need brains to set up.. XLR is worth every penny.. and USB is great for people with Emotional damage
3:22 can't I record electric guitar by audio interface, while usb mic for vocal? rather than a xlr mic and guitar both go into audio interface
This is really helpful. Do you recommend using XLR to headphone jack adapter? Or will that defeat the purpose. I want to use USB but my laptop has limited ports...
I think depending on what type of mic you use that *may* be possible? I know that dynamic mics need less voltage to work than a condenser mic, which needs to run through an interface with phantom power (im just going off memory from other videos ive watched, so yeah). Whether or not it can work in a 3.5mm jack, im not sure. I think USB mics have certain converters installed in it for it to work in recording and I think thats what the interface is for. Don't take my word on it completely, I'm still a noob at this.
Also a headphone jack wouldn't cut it, it would need a mic jack, though thats prolly what you meant.
thanks for your video well done, I got me a very good USB microphone t the excellant Samson G Track Pro and the sound that comes out of it is just WOOOO hat is so awsome it has a line to plug in my guitar it has everything I was looking for my needs
You think the g track pro is better than at2020 xlr?
@@ransm_fts Hi, well i would not say that the G track pro is better am ,just saying that for my first mic that is the one i got for now ,but a XLR mic has far more possibilitys than a USB and since the G Track Pro has a line for a instrument a build in sound card in to iot well this helps me for now as a beginner in recording my music ....I woud say that I also need a XLR mic and a Focusrite hihi wellw I need more gear LOL
why is the usb mic more expensive then the xlr mic on amazon then? is the usb version a combination of both? is that why it’s plus?
Why wouldn’t you be able to use two USB mics in the same computer? If you plug in two are they not recognized as separate devices?
In many DAWs and applications, from our experience a computer will not recognize them as separate devices. If you absolutely do want to use 2 USB microphones at the same time, for the utmost in stability and a guarantee it will work, you'd have to use One computer per mic.
So all usb mics have latency regardless of how expensive they are? I guess usb mics aren't suitable for audio monitoring
Thank you
Brill 🌟
the usb is great but i remember when windows 10 updated and something happen where the usb didnt record right like it got low so i bought a xlr one now the xlr mic shitted on me 10 years later so for a emerency i went back to the usb one and idk if windows update fixed the problem or what but it sounds normal now so if u buying a usb be warn operating system updates can affect it where xlr it doesnt
Simply, clearly and brilliantly explained.
Thank you!
Thank you for the fantastic video. It is not just informative, it has also educated me.
USB sounds comparatively terrible, IMO
Thanks for the video and comparative study of both type of microphones. How can I stream with FX using USB mic ? Thnaks.
can sb tell the difference? or only me
They both sounds good lol but is it me or does the usb sound bad at the second to the last test. Can you tell me what happened there? Is it just more inconsistent
I have a question would the usb version work on console like ps4
This really helps! Thanks a lot
Would the usb version but good to use to record drums? As an over heard mic?
4:46
is the mic of the camera? sounds like another mic.
im ordering an xlr for my pyle mixer how do you connect the automixer to work on obs. in using a usb hyper x mic
Running an audient id4 through a usb hub to an iPad pro. What's the best mic for recording vocals in a portable music production setup? XLR through the interface or usb through the hub? Recording on Cubasis 3.
Is this question still relevant?
Do you wanr a condeser or dynamic mic and for what purpose with what expectations? And how high is the budget?
Also, in 99% of cases, recording through an audio interface makes a lot more sense than using USB. Especially if it's a good one like an ID4.
usefull thanks
Thanks for Good Information Sir.
Hey nice video man!
what's good for singing please?
A dynamic mic is usually used for singing
youtube was too late...
edit: new mic arriving tmr
Excellent summary. Using a DAW like Reaper with an external ASIO USB Interface makes it very difficult to use anything other than an XLR, either through a mixer or direct into the interface as you are unable to specific the ASIO USB Interface and a seperate USB MIC as an input device as it is effectively its own audio interface. You can use ASIO4ALL to workaround this and this has improved over the years but even with a modern PC, a Yeti USB Mic and the latest ASIO4ALL there is recording latency that causes timing issues. XLR mic is the way to go. Have to say I am very impressed with the USB Mic quality and would be ideal for voice over work where you can happily use the MIC as an input/output device and a pair of PC Speakers. One benefit of a good USB MIC (not the cheapo ones) is that you do not suffer from noise through mixers / cables as you can with analog signals. I know USB devices can suffer from ground loop noise sometimes but generally its easier to get a clean signal from a good USB mic.
what do you think of Shure MV88, i see good reviews about it, but does it suffer from latency issues? damn i don;t even understand what "latency" is really... i need something to record music outside and at home.. casual use
Budget wise 🙂
OK so i need to take 4 mics into a mixer - then go digital into the laptop - are there any compact single channel converters?
Nice review, I just wanted to add if you are a musician you probably already have or should have a usb audio interface for your guitar or bass or whatever already. If you are a musician with none of the above, you will get more in the long run from a usb interface and xlr mic, because you get a line in to record other instruments directly as well.
Video is super useful! Thank you so much!
Very informative! Is there any way to connect an XLR mic to a laptop?
Use xlr supply phantom adapter input/output with a 3.5 mm port
xlr supply phantom adapter input/output with a 3.5 mm port will destroy the laptop circuits. You must use something like this The Shure X2u XLR-to-USB Microphone Adapter is a modular accessory that connects any XLR microphone to your computer cost about $99 though. or using Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface (Gen 3) for $119. Just too much stuff to lug around with a laptop. Just get AT2020 straight forward that has USB connector or the Blue Yeti. The Elgato Wave 3 is compact however not solidly built and the specs not as good.
@@alyssascott9754 Thank you for your response! I already own a Heil pr40 and wanted to find a way to use it. Will try the “Pyle Microphone XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter - Universal Plug and Play XLR Mic to PC Adaptor for Digital Recording w/ Mix Audio Control, +48V Phantom Power”. It’s on Amazon
@@alyssascott9754 I have the blue yeti with otg, and also have a dynamic/Scarlett solo. But both of them sound amplified even on 0 gain when connected to my S20+ using star maker app to sing, if I record outside the app it sounds fine. Could this be a software or hardware issue. Because when trying on my LG v30 it sounds leveled but not nearly as clear as the voice should be. I'm confused and feel disappointed that I'm spending so much with no results.
What if you just want to play an instrument into the USB mic on a zoom session without recording whilst also using a headphone set which I sing through at the same time? Would this work, anyone?!
The at2020 usb+ should pick up the voice and the sound of the instrument, if you need to hear the sound of your voice, it has a headphone output (unsure if it also output the sound of the computer though) that you can plug your headphones and hear without delay, or you can go into the windows audio configuration and find the option in the recording devices to hear what’s being feed to the mic (but that’s going to add delay and the instrument sound would be doubled).
You can only use one mic to record, it’s impossible to use one usb mic and one 3.5mm(P2) headset mic, even if you opt out for the XLR version you’d need two mics (one for voice and one for instrument) and an audio interface with at least two XLR inputs (provided that your instrument does not have a 6.3mm(P10) output jack), or one XLR mic and an audio interface with one XLR port and one P10 input if your instrument does have a P10 output.
But anyway, you should point your instrument and sing to the same mic, that way you’ll be able to capture both sounds without expending lots of money, but at the same time if you’re planning to work with audio, the extra cash spent on XLR audio interface and the XLR mic would make more sense as you’d be able to record in a different track than your voice and treat them with different sets of effects in your music editing software.
Cheers
thanks a lot, you made a perfect explanation
you really helped me a lot with this video. Thanks!
If you connect the XLR to the laptop using something
How will the sound quality be?
Because in our country, Syria, I could not find a USB microphone😟
and I can't buy a sound card
Waiting for your reply, thanks
@Slato I hope so, but I need about a thousand dollars and then I will travel from today😅💔
I go for the XLR. I will just look for affordable gears like xlr mic, phantom power and sound card. The reason is I may need two or more microphones in the future .
I would do exactly the opposite !
It's exactly like a gamer who builds his desktop and puts all his money into the graphics card. If the motherboard and the power supply are not powerful enough to support the card, then it will be restricted and the player will finally say that this card is not that good and that he is very disappointed when the problem is elsewhere.
Here are just a few considerations to take into account:
- If you opt for XLR, you need a microphone, audio interface and XLR cable that are consistent. If you buy a poor quality cable, the sound will not be good. Worse, after 30 minutes of use, it will start to create distortions in the voice.
If you're buying a $600 mic and a $150 audio interface, like the gamer with his graphics card, you're going to be disappointed with the mic. Some say the micro USB generates noise...some audio interfaces do too.
- For USB microphones, the technology evolves quickly with the finesse of circuit engraving. It is therefore always necessary to turn to recent microphones (and therefore not the blue yeti which is 10 years old) such as the SE Electronics Neom.
- If you take an XLR microphone around 150€, an average XLR cable and an audio interface also in this price range such as the Behringer UMC 22, the Steinberg C12 or the Scarlett 2i2 (which is not better but cost twice the price! The good scarlett products start with the 4i4 audio interface), you will have little difference with a good USB, especially if you are familiar with your DAW and VST plugins. Plus with Voicemeter Banana, you can adjust the bass of your voice, dampen room echo, and use a 15-band EQ. With Krisp, reduce outside noise.
On the other hand, if you want to go beyond, with microphones like the Sennheiser 416, TLM Neumann and interfaces like the Apollo and have the right recording conditions of course, because these microphones require specific environments, then no micro USB to date will deliver the same quality. But if it's to take the cheap, take the USB without hesitation.
Can u explain what is sound card? Is it the same as audio interface? Does USB mic need sound card system?
A Sound card is an audio interface and is required for the XLR Microphone. The USB microphone does not require one you can just plug directly into your computer! :)
So can Irig pre HD replace an audio interface? For XLR microphone? And does the brand and types of audio interface affects the sound quality of a microphone? Or it doesn't matter which audio interface we are using, what matters is the microphone,
I own a usb 2020, and was wondering what benefits an xlr generally has over a usb, however this guy is like, rigging the sound. Near the end, it sounds like he's thrown a compressor thats destroying the quality of the at2020 usb. I've not ONCE heard my mic sound like that.
great video thanks!
True💜
Hi I have this USB version AT2020 like cuz I didn’t have an audio interface back then. But now I have a n interface which is Yamaha AG03. Will my microphone work by simply getting a XLR cable? Thanks!
Hi Nicole, so if you wish to use a mic with your Yamaha interface you will require another XLR microphone. The At2020 Usb+ is strictly a USB microphone. Hope this helps!