I would say the spirit sense I o wn one and avanton cv12 I didn’t like for the fact the power supply makes humming noise that’s loud in my opinion unless I just have super ears and don’t get me on there customer service I sent a email and called leaving a voice msg did I get any service no I just gave up and lucky I was able to return thank you sweetwater and Jeff Bohan avaton did help at first but after having multiple issues seith desided to ignore me I even ask if I could have some one els from the company help me and got no response
LateWake Music not all people want you know the power of the rode t1 at its price makes it harder for them to sell the mics at a higher price range most people got to be smart money wise not spending lots of money on a mic if not needed when u can pay bills n feed your belly or even get some other toy like a bike or something els that tickles your fancy
@@davidmarley8387 Nah the Rode NT1 is great. It would have been more convincing if you said it isn't exactly a do-it-all mic because of its single polar pattern (not sure if the other mics here on the list are actually multi-patterned though)
I have the Shure KSM32, Miktek MK-300 and Audio Technica AT4040 here. All are great mics but I tend to use the MK-300 or KSM32 for general duties. These sound very different to each of and cover a wide range of sources. The Miktek MK-300 has a flattering voicing that has a smooth presence boost in the highs and big sounding lows without sounding boomy. The KSM32 has a flatter frequency response and sounds darker overall but works great on bright or harsh sources. It’s also great on drum overheads and classical recordings.
I own the KSM32, Miktek MK-300 and an AT4040 which is very similar to the 4033. All are capable of great results and get a lot of use here. I tend to prefer the MK-300 and KSM32 for vocals but they sound very different. The MK-300 is definitely brighter and works great on some vocals. The KSM32 works better on more strident vocalists where you need a smoother high end.
E3YT i use it for vocals but the high end isn’t harsh but its super accurate and detailed. So it depends on your voice. On my vocals it sounds airy and present which helps it cut through the mix.
budgetguitarist.com looks is not every thing the power supply hums loud we’re mic will pick up sound you will to place power supply at least ten feet away and have a good sound proof room
@@davidmarley8387 mine is not loud, with your ranting all over here I can see you are not happy with your defective unit and lack of customer service, but these mics are great for the cost, I modded mine with new capsule and transformer to take it to a new level. There are power supply mods and built ones you can get - advancedaudio.ca/collections/diy/products/power-supply-7-pin-tube-microphone microphone-parts.com/products/tube-mic-power-supply
J if anything it saves time. If you record the source well the first time no need to waste time. Time is money and I should have bought them a long time ago. Have you tried them?
I don’t know what I’m building my home studio for, other than to eventually be a composer of experimental music. I’m also interested in old time broadcasting, but mostly just using that technology like the old mics and camera switchers lol.
@@franscara the sm7b is an amazing vocal microphone for singing speaking and rapping . And the Rode Nt1/NT1a are super quiet and super detailed microphones excellent for vocals or acoustic guitar . A big difference is the sm7b does well in untreated rooms whereas the Rode would not sound great in a poorly treated acoustic room. Oh and both mics are durable from companies with great customer service
I would have to pick the Miktek and the Lauten Audio LA-220. I have a AT-4040 Condenser & a Audix i5 that I use now. Thinking about the $500 Ribbon Mic by ??? Brain Fart. LOL I cannot think of the best Ribbon Mic the 121 LOL That's all I remember.
I think the Warm Audio 47jr would be a better selection then some of these mics. Also, the Warm Audio WA-14 is a much better mic and extremely versatile...just like the AKG 414.
Bee Smith I would avoid the avantone has issues with it plus power supply makes a humming sound that’s not quite and there customer service was not good to me plus I heard other story’s about there customer service I would go with the Aston spirit in my opinion
should i look nostradamus for a small diaphragm mic for recording strings, trombone, alto sax. otherwise i’d definitely get the Miktek but is a 2-5khz bump a problem on horns? be honest tho haha
Hi Leo, this is a great question! The Shure KSM32 mentioned in this video would be a great choice: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KSM32SL--shure-ksm32-large-diaphragm-condenser-microphone-champagne It has a tamer high end, meaning it won't emphasize the string noise of the string instrument which can sometimes sound harsh through a microphone. To capture the ambience a little more, I would experiment with how far you place the mic from your instrument. The further away, the more room you hear. The closer it is, the less room and the more present the instrument is. You could also use a pair to capture a beautiful stereo image of the space you are in! If you have any further questions, please give me a ring! Drake Sobehrad, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 3271, drake_sobehrad@sweetwater.com
Sixth Sanctum Media avantone customer service is bad from my experience plus power supply hums if you have limited space or room not treated well mic will pick up power supply hum
That video editing style of going back and forth between full shot and one slightly zoomed in shot is very annoying. Just leave a static shot or use two cameras, or maybe add a slider. Great info, but had to just listen instead of watch.
Which of these 6 mics do you like best? All of them are great, no wrong answers! If you like videos like this, don't forget to like and subscribe🎤
I would say the spirit sense I o wn one and avanton cv12 I didn’t like for the fact the power supply makes humming noise that’s loud in my opinion unless I just have super ears and don’t get me on there customer service I sent a email and called leaving a voice msg did I get any service no I just gave up and lucky I was able to return thank you sweetwater and Jeff Bohan avaton did help at first but after having multiple issues seith desided to ignore me I even ask if I could have some one els from the company help me and got no response
LateWake Music not all people want you know the power of the rode t1 at its price makes it harder for them to sell the mics at a higher price range most people got to be smart money wise not spending lots of money on a mic if not needed when u can pay bills n feed your belly or even get some other toy like a bike or something els that tickles your fancy
@@davidmarley8387 Nah the Rode NT1 is great. It would have been more convincing if you said it isn't exactly a do-it-all mic because of its single polar pattern (not sure if the other mics here on the list are actually multi-patterned though)
I just want to meet mitch and tell him that he is awesome and appreciated for these videos. Maybe even give him a hug and a handshake.
And maybe even a kiss too huh
@@fodtboy121 eheheh
@@fodtboy121 maybe even a little slap on the ass if he's feeling dangerous
I have the Shure KSM32, Miktek MK-300 and Audio Technica AT4040 here. All are great mics but I tend to use the MK-300 or KSM32 for general duties. These sound very different to each of and cover a wide range of sources. The Miktek MK-300 has a flattering voicing that has a smooth presence boost in the highs and big sounding lows without sounding boomy. The KSM32 has a flatter frequency response and sounds darker overall but works great on bright or harsh sources. It’s also great on drum overheads and classical recordings.
I own the KSM32, Miktek MK-300 and an AT4040 which is very similar to the 4033. All are capable of great results and get a lot of use here. I tend to prefer the MK-300 and KSM32 for vocals but they sound very different. The MK-300 is definitely brighter and works great on some vocals. The KSM32 works better on more strident vocalists where you need a smoother high end.
Explain more? I’m a male vocalist melody type rapper which is best for me under $500
KSM32 best choice
Lewitt LCT 440 would look great on this list.
The Aston is amazing
Child supreme leader destroyer of worlds, the Spirit is strong.
what do you use it for? and is the high end harsh on vocals? I'm looking to cop soon
E3YT i use it for vocals but the high end isn’t harsh but its super accurate and detailed. So it depends on your voice. On my vocals it sounds airy and present which helps it cut through the mix.
@@edwardfarinas Sounds good thanks bro
The spirit is a nice mic sounds great to me and it’s a tank even tho it’s best to treat it like a newborn
Great info, thanks
Great review mitch...great choice of mics also..!
The Avantone C12 clone is uber amazing 🤤
I'd never seen it until this video. It looks badass.
budgetguitarist.com looks is not every thing the power supply hums loud we’re mic will pick up sound you will to place power supply at least ten feet away and have a good sound proof room
@@davidmarley8387 mine is not loud, with your ranting all over here I can see you are not happy with your defective unit and lack of customer service, but these mics are great for the cost, I modded mine with new capsule and transformer to take it to a new level. There are power supply mods and built ones you can get - advancedaudio.ca/collections/diy/products/power-supply-7-pin-tube-microphone microphone-parts.com/products/tube-mic-power-supply
Should have recommended the slate ML2.
Amazing mic with very accurate emulations.
nahhh you should spend more time with some of the mics it tries to emulate and see for yourself how bad of a job it does
J if anything it saves time. If you record the source well the first time no need to waste time. Time is money and I should have bought them a long time ago.
Have you tried them?
the lighting and camera work in this video is sexy. nice job.
I'd grab a handful of sm57s over any of these as a 'do-it-all'. There have been so many albums that have been recorded with just that mic.
Aston is beautiful! Why SE2200 is not included? I ordered one last night because of your review
No Roswell mics :(
Another great video with the world famous presentation from Mitch Gallagher 👍🏽
As someone who is only looking to record vocals what would you recommend ?
I don’t know what I’m building my home studio for, other than to eventually be a composer of experimental music. I’m also interested in old time broadcasting, but mostly just using that technology like the old mics and camera switchers lol.
To make experimental music you don't need any equipment other then a computer
DI it depends on what you’d like to experiment with, ding dong.
Why Lewitt LCT 440 Pure and 441 Flex is not on this list?
I'm a fan of the sE 4400a. Honorable mention?
What about lewitt?
Worst siblence mic
Interesting that Rode NT1 is not on the list.
Great mics! But, if $500 is your limit..buy two mics PreOwned 👌🏽
So glad I saw this comment
@@FucyouTarot word bro do a little bit of research and browsing marketplace and reverb dot com and I promise you’ll be happy with what u find
with a $500 budget I would get the Shure sm7b used for around $300 and the Rode Nt1-a for around $175
@@Tim_ArtistName_Tallent What's the benefit on doing that?
@@franscara the sm7b is an amazing vocal microphone for singing speaking and rapping . And the Rode Nt1/NT1a are super quiet and super detailed microphones excellent for vocals or acoustic guitar . A big difference is the sm7b does well in untreated rooms whereas the Rode would not sound great in a poorly treated acoustic room. Oh and both mics are durable from companies with great customer service
I love listening to you, Mitch! You could sell me on anything you desire. Great reviews with tons of specs-and you know of which you speak.
I would have to pick the Miktek and the Lauten Audio LA-220. I have a AT-4040 Condenser & a Audix i5 that I use now. Thinking about the $500 Ribbon Mic by ??? Brain Fart. LOL I cannot think of the best Ribbon Mic the 121 LOL That's all I remember.
I think the Warm Audio 47jr would be a better selection then some of these mics. Also, the Warm Audio WA-14 is a much better mic and extremely versatile...just like the AKG 414.
Exactly❤
I’ve been eyeing the Avatone and Lauren for a few months. I would like both actually.
Bee Smith I would avoid the avantone has issues with it plus power supply makes a humming sound that’s not quite and there customer service was not good to me plus I heard other story’s about there customer service I would go with the Aston spirit in my opinion
@@davidmarley8387 Thank you so much @David Marley. I appreciate the feedback I will avoid this unit.
Bee Smith no problem 🤘🏼
Great video😎
should i look nostradamus for a small diaphragm mic for recording strings, trombone, alto sax. otherwise i’d definitely get the Miktek but is a 2-5khz bump a problem on horns? be honest tho haha
What mic would u recommend to record classical strings instruments, where we want to capture ambiance?
Hi Leo, this is a great question! The Shure KSM32 mentioned in this video would be a great choice:
www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KSM32SL--shure-ksm32-large-diaphragm-condenser-microphone-champagne
It has a tamer high end, meaning it won't emphasize the string noise of the string instrument which can sometimes sound harsh through a microphone. To capture the ambience a little more, I would experiment with how far you place the mic from your instrument. The further away, the more room you hear. The closer it is, the less room and the more present the instrument is. You could also use a pair to capture a beautiful stereo image of the space you are in! If you have any further questions, please give me a ring!
Drake Sobehrad, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 3271, drake_sobehrad@sweetwater.com
why so many condensors and no dynamic mics as 'do-it-all'?
Don’t forget about the Rode NT1!
That mic is garbage
Is akg 420 is nood choose for vocals?
LEWITT 440 PURE is missing........
No love for Lewitt? ☹️
Own most of these. All superb. Especially love the Avantone CV-12. We’re really spoilt for choice these days. 😎👍
Sixth Sanctum Media avantone customer service is bad from my experience plus power supply hums if you have limited space or room not treated well mic will pick up power supply hum
You don't have Lewitt mics at all? That is sad!
That video editing style of going back and forth between full shot and one slightly zoomed in shot is very annoying. Just leave a static shot or use two cameras, or maybe add a slider. Great info, but had to just listen instead of watch.
It's hard for me to focus on your speech with the background music being so textured
Mike, my sound guy’s name ie Dave. He makes grate sound. But mic do it all might be worth Checking out. Stay safe everyone.
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You were predestined to be different(Romans 8:29), he who has an ear to hear, let him hear(Mark 4:9).
HALLELUYAH!(PRAISE YE YAH!)