Great video! The V5 sounds way better in Canada, for some odd reason. That 4400 is really nice. I agree with their C-414 sounding a bit muffled. I had the same experience after trying it again last week. The Atlantis is in a completely separate universe. One day… Thanks for the mentions and the read, by the way! I’m about to travel, and considering picking up the 4400 to take along.

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

Hey no worries! Thanks for sending the mic! I must heartily agree. The 4400 is amazing as is the Atlantis! Cheers!

I am highly enjoying the measuring tape stories. I used to frequent raccoon city in my teen years

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

Hahaha. That’s awesome! Cheers!

@TAVEN-w9m

2 ай бұрын

Was only 7 yrs old during the incident 😢 I will never forget it.

Oh my Goshk! The Rode NT1-A sounds incredible. Go Aussies...oui oui oui... Every time I see a Chinese mic review, the metal on the grill (with the exception of the gold looking c414 copy) looks odd. Almost a pewter look. A bit close to the brain for any lead to be used (since you brought it up).

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

Haha. If you like the sound of the NT1a, then that’s your mic! Haha I doubt there is any actual lead in the mics. Haha.

"but not on a mic, dont write it on a mic" lmaoooo

@TheRecordist

15 күн бұрын

Hahahaha. Exactly!

@DaveSS-xi4pn

9 күн бұрын

LOVE the SE4400. Wondering if the SE 4100 sounds the same, since I only use Cardioid .

A microphone has to fit to a voice. The V5 fits well to your voice 👍

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

Why thank you kindly! It’s a very toppy mic, but it does the job! Cheers!

This is my favorite Bai Fey Li mic I’ve heard on your voice. This just catches such a warm and nice character in your voice. If you were doing VO this would be my first choice for you. The Rode NT1 sounds very good as well though.additionally that SE Electronics mic is a beast and while nothing compares to the Atlantis the Bai fry Li still sounds good and for the price I think is well worth it!

@TheRecordist

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for letting me know! Cheers!

Glad we both mutually like SE Electronics. As always great video!

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

We sure do! I really love the 4400! Thanks for the awesome comment!

@Kemuridajit

5 ай бұрын

@@TheRecordist You're welcome. Thank you for the awesome content!

NT1 for me. Loved the video as always.

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

That’s a top choice for a lot of people and I don’t blame you! It’s a nice mic! Probably the best one Røde makes. Thanks for the comment! Cheers!

@mikebauer6917

5 ай бұрын

@@TheRecordist Anything “better” is only more expensive given my skill level. Usain Bolt might take advantage of shoe choice, but just wearing shoes is a big upgrade for me.

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

@@mikebauer6917 hahaha. That is well said! And although it might look like I wouldn’t understand that, I actually do. I’ve been very poor most of my life. It is only incremental debt that got me this channel. Haha. Many voiceovers you hear on commercials on TV were recorded on an NT1. As are many songs on the radio (or streaming… I forget the current decade). It’s a fine choice and will last you for years and years!

I have the 414 34mm and the v5. I like them both, but prefer the 414. Also on your voice the 414 sounds better, but I wouldn't say the v5 sounds bad. Depends on the use case I suppose. Great video, thank you for the comparison that I was waiting for :)

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

I tend to agree. Thanks very much for the comment! Cheers!

Sounds like it's lacking bottom, quite pronounced, exposed mids, grainy and bright, almost like it were the same internals as the V10 but with slightly smaller screen (but it could be left/right acoustics of the room). With eyes closed I couldn't tell the difference between V5 and V10.

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

Agreed. Good ears!

Ho-ho! They got the dedicated window for the RF and other interferences to enter the circuit! Thats pretty impressive if ya ask me:D

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

Hahaha. That’s a great point! Though, I have all kinds of interference happening down in the studio and didn’t detect anything. However, you raise a very valid point!

This video helps illustrate the amount of time and effort that goes into making these videos. And then add on top of that the videos where you record a song, with multiple parts. The V5 will work for a lot of people starting out. It lacks the warmth of some of the other mics, and sounds crisp. Seems like it would be good for a play-by-play sports announcer.

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for recognizing the work! I appreciate that! Yes. The V5. It’s ok. It’s not as bad as the NT1a. Hahaha. Thanks for the comment!

Hey there, are you thinking about checking out the new Zoom H1 Essential? I'm pretty confident you will, considering how you grabbed the H1n for a review after having the H1. I'm genuinely looking forward to your thoughts, especially when you compare it to the older models, looking at things like internal noise and how it works with accessories like the clippy. I'm thinking about upgrading myself, but I'd only do it if they've stepped up the preamps or mics because 32-bit alone might not be enough for me. If not I might wait for a pro model…

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

Hey! I didn’t have plans on purchasing one, and Zoom simply won’t answer my emails. But perhaps I’ll see if I can buy one. They’re cheap enough. In my cursory research, it looks like they’re the same preamps, just 32 bit, a new fancy OLED screen, and voice control (voice activated using commands). I couldn’t find any further info on the preamps. But Zoom will absolutely take every opportunity to talk about what they’ve upgraded, without fail, so I’m thinking they’re the same preamps. They also allow a much bigger SD card on one of the models, if I’ve read that right. I’ll see if I can get some more info for you. Cheers!

@swayzer9949

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your reply and your efforts! I completely understand that if the hardware is the same, it's not that interesting to revisit; it's just more convenient when buying new. Maybe I'll wait for the pro version, which seems to be coming, hence the essential naming. On another note, I wrote an email to Zoom Germany and also didn't get a response. I thought it just got lost, but maybe not if you have had the same experience…

Ok. Now i have this one and the 414 coming! Grand total: $175! The microphone assassin's review convinced me..... you don't seem as convinced.... Yeah it doesn't sound anything like it did on his voice on yours. Listening to both videos critically..i honestly think yours sounds like a totally different sound signature.. Like it's not Even the same mic. Which makes me somewhat nervous.... we'll see......Thanks 😎 The C414, V10 and V5 all sound really good. I'm not sure why...i have a dream mic already!

@TheRecordist

Ай бұрын

Hahaha. There’s nothing wrong with that! Microphone addiction. It’s real! Yes, I thought the V5 mic was good but not amazing on my voice. YMMV. By the way, what’s your dream mic that you already have?

@ramspencer5492

Ай бұрын

@@TheRecordist a Peluso 47 inspired tube Mic... I've had it for about 15 years... I'm not going to say it sounds like an originally you 47 because I've never actually used one... But I really like it! Sounds really good through my golden age Neve-ish pre! It's okay though I haven't bought a mic in a long time!

@ramspencer5492

Ай бұрын

Software has gotten a lot better... I feel like you could really take a clean mic that sounds good on your voice somewhere these days that's you didn't used to be able to in digital. Will be fun to experiment!

Interesting video. Generally, nothing beats comparative testing, and that that goes for coffee too. Would any of these Bai Fei Li mics be effective for field recording, perhaps paired/mixed with an omni?

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

Large diaphragm condensers can absolutely be used for field recording, but if you’ll have any wind at all, even a little, you’ll have to invest in some serious wind protection. A dead cat wouldn’t cut it. It would probably be some sort of blimp. Hope this helps!

Strike a pose!... That tapemeasure really seems to get around. All the way from The Princess Bride to Resident Evil no less.

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

Hahaha. You know it! Hahaha. Cheers!

Not the biggest fan of any of the Bai Fei Li mics. Haven't used them personally just from what I hear on this video. I'd take the NT1 over any of those. Really enjoy the sound of the sE4400. As far as quality vs money I think that is the sweet spot. The Atlantis sounds sweet but $1750 is heftier than me. Overall I would pass on the Bai Fei Li. I'd prefer to put my money towards something a little better. The amount of animosity towards the NT1-a was pretty wild though. You really dug in and twisted the knife lol.

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

Hahaha. The NT1a is the villain of this channel. I’ve made it the punching bag. I often refer to it in my videos in a derogatory way. Hahaha. But Røde can take it. I’m punching up. Yes. I agree with you. The 4400 is the sweet spot. And the NT1 is a stellar mic at its price point. If I had $500 to spend, there’s no mic I would choose over the 4400. I even wrote a song about it! Thanks for watching! Cheers!

In fact, the V10 is the weakest, but in your opinion I like the V5 more than the 414, I must admit that the 414 also sounds quite nice. Regards.

@TheRecordist

13 күн бұрын

Microphones are a very subjective thing! Thanks for watching!

I liked the v5 best... not too boomy or harsh on the highs. The Alantis was a bit too strong on the lows....

@TheRecordist

2 ай бұрын

Oh yes. It’s all very subjective. Go with what you yourself prefer. Not what others tell you. As long as it’s not an objectively bad mic, the sky’s the limit!

The V5 sounds quite good, slightly better than the v10 and 414 and much better than the Roud. I liked the SE's sound because it was open, but the 387 was richer and denser. A very interesting comparison. BaiFeiLi has very high level microphones... capable of competing with 387 and if I understand correctly they have been competing for a long time, but under other brands... Such testing would be interesting... I don’t think that they will send such microphones to bloggers for testing; I myself found out about the existence of the Bai Fei Li V10 XLR after a month of intense correspondence in search of a high-quality microphone, and then I purchased it and use it with pleasure. I’m not a big specialist, but I felt the difference immediately with previously purchased microphones, none of which were cheap.

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for the comment! I wouldn’t say the Bai Fei Li mics are very high level. Personally, they still sound cheap. However, they’re much better than many mics twice and sometimes even three times their price. The 4400 is a gem. What a great mic. The Atlantis is in a league of its own! Thanks so much for the comment!

@UriRa

5 ай бұрын

This is a translation problem. You tested cheap microphones, but they also make Atlantis-level microphones, as I understand it. In some markets they ask for about 1.5 thousand dollars. If my V8 appears on sale for real money, try it. This is a little insight, I hope they will forgive me if they see this comment)

What headphones are you using here?

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

Hey. Sennheiser HD-25.

Getting a "back to the future" vibes on this one Nathan! (at the start anyway) Talking of ghosting??? When you can, as I'm looking forward to your reply.

@sr3d-microphones

5 ай бұрын

Oh, I listened to this on a Dell laptop and a MacBook Pro (new for me is MAC for research reasons) and I have to say that on the Macbook their speakers outshine the Dell laptop by miles, as the Dell was thin in comparison. So it really does matter what you are listening to the mics on, be it Sony headphones (Dell) or Sennheiser HD 280's (Macbook) hmmm? 🤣 Seriously though, the Mac sure has the edge on sound quality playback by loads, I've not checked out the audio with the HD280's yet, there was a noticeable difference with the Mac, and not so much with the Dell.

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

Sorry Alan. I’m dealing with a natural disaster over here. I’ll announce it on this channel soon but I have been spending every waking minute bailing out water. I’ll reply to you when I’ve got stuff handled better. Thanks for the comment!

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

Yes. Different listening mediums sound different. There are so many factors that go into why they do. But it’s also good to recognize that speakers that sound “better” may not sound “accurate” and so forth. Haha. So many variables!

@sr3d-microphones

5 ай бұрын

@@TheRecordist no worries, thanks for the update, hope everything goes ok for everyone

What's the model name of the BFL Neumann clone?

@TheRecordist

4 ай бұрын

Hi there. It was called the U87, I believe.

HAHAHA I think I found my microphone soul-mate!! (sorry if that's creepy... is that creepy?) I think you live in my head. A bit about me... I have the NT1, use it a lot. After a ton of reviews, I am buying the sE4400. My aspirational mic is the Atlantis. My first condenser was the NT1-A, and I BLEEEEEPINGGGGG HATED IT!!! If I didn't want the money, I would have thrown it in a bonfire. GET OUT OF MY HEAD!

@TheRecordist

3 ай бұрын

Hahahaha! Oh man! Yep. That’s me, except my first LDC mic was an Apex something or other back in the 90s. I have no idea how I ended up with the villainous NT1a. Haha. But it needs to be killed with fire! The sE4400 is the best mic under $1000 I’ve ever used. It is so great to record music with - and anything else, really. The Atlantis is in a league of its own. What a mic! You’re on the road to greatness! Nice to meet you! Cheers!

@badmiddens

3 ай бұрын

@@TheRecordist I'm sorry, I can't hear you through the piercing sound of your NT1-A... Oh, wait, that wasn't you... Fire and all that...

@TheRecordist

3 ай бұрын

@@badmiddens hahahahah! Wicked!

I love the "Made in china" label on the back of the mic with the lower case "C" in China!

@TheRecordist

4 ай бұрын

Hahahaha. Good catch!

Which one is bassy v5 or sm57 or sm58 ?

@TheRecordist

4 ай бұрын

SM58 has a more bassy sound, if you ask me.

@Altamimi911

4 ай бұрын

@@TheRecordist i choose fdeuce sl40 i think its have bassy and warmer than sm57 and sm58 and sm7b also What is ur opinion?

C-414 sounds the most buttery on my headphones. No muffleness but that could just be my headphones. The other mics have more grain. The V5 sounds the most linear and even across the frequency and does well to highlight the various characteristics of your voice. I have both these mics.

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

Yes. I’m still, after all, partial to the C-414 over the other BFL mics. I find the bottom end slightly missing on the V5. But compared to the sE4400 or the Atlantis, none of the BFL mics could compete. Haha. But a hell of a lot more expensive. Thanks for watching!

How about the se 4100????

@TheRecordist

9 күн бұрын

That’s a great question! I’ll be reviewing that mic on my channel in a few weeks! I can tell you this much, though: the 4100 is far better than ANY Bai Fei Li.

@DaveSS-xi4pn

8 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Sure it’s a good cheap mic but it’s too thin on your voice u need something like a re20.

@TheRecordist

2 ай бұрын

Ah yes. The RE20 is a fine mic. I’m going to grab one soon to review here. I do love the RE20.

The BFLs don't do well with your voice. They're shouty like some headphones, for example Sony 7506.

@TheRecordist

3 ай бұрын

I love the 7506 headphones. I know them so well. But microphones really are subjective. Cheers!

@rhalfik

3 ай бұрын

@@TheRecordist They are the kind of headphones that only people from the industry like. I can only imagine what this mic sounds like through them, but also I don't want to.

@TheRecordist

3 ай бұрын

@@rhalfik yes. We do all quite like them. That’s because they’re easy to understand. I’ve gone through so many headphones and have always had troubles creating mixes using them that translate well on other systems. But the 7506s are easy to get used to and you know how everything should sound using them. They’re not for enjoyment. I’d not chose them for that. Instead they’re for work. The Sennheiser HD25s are enjoyable to listen to, albeit hard to wear for long periods. But in some way, this is all subjective. Everyone should find what works for them.

If anyone touches that measuring tape, they could become a zombie.😊

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

Everyone knows this! Hahaha.

ok hold on.... headphones on :)

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

You know it! Hahaha

I bought the ProAR version cuz Bai Fei Li is a sht company like most. I don't think it was cool how they treated you and feel this video was on point to the undertones describing their lack of appreciation to YOUR videos reviewing and backing them at the time. Thanks for your time and I enjoy your work.

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

Hey thanks so much! I don’t hold any ill will towards BFL. They’re just not marketing-minded, I think. Either way, I did the reviews and will be moving on. I really appreciate your kind words! Cheers!

@defmike617

5 ай бұрын

@@TheRecordist you're a great content creator bro keep up the solid work.

"a...probably made with lead, ENIGMA" hahahahahaha don't start that rumor again

@TheRecordist

4 ай бұрын

Hahahaha. Not at all. Just a joke. Hahaha.

69th like. Nice.

@TheRecordist

5 ай бұрын

Woo hoo!

414 more natural sound and v5 more professionals mid-range good sound but lauten win 😅 but cheap Bfi is nice v10 noise i dont like it

@TheRecordist

3 ай бұрын

That’s a good take!