Whenever I saw an OM2 setup for live events I participated in, I always felt like I had to do less (as a singer) with OM2 and I hear myself a lot more from the stage monitors without feedback. The clear top end with added boost to 150-200HZ range worked really well for my voice as a lead singer. The tonal color captured in this review video was no surprise to me. I understand it's not the most flat/balanced sounding mic and really geared towards singing voice. AKG D5 sounded very smooth as well and V70d sounded very exquisite. One thing I don't like about OM2 is the handling noise it picks up and I think it was covered well in this video. Thank you for another great review video.

Thank you for doing the comparisons the way u did. helps keep the ears fresh between takes.

Dude! I love your videos, keep them coming!

you do the best microphone reviews you are definitely number one!, thanks!

Hey Bandrew Great videos always very informative. I'm wondering what is the best mic for recording in an untreated environment? I don't care about proximity effect, as I can just eq that later, so I could get very close to record. Does this caveat make certain mics less effective due to capsule placement?

Holy that background noise rejection test was crazy!

I’m familiar with the Audix microphones only because I know Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam loves these mics. They’ve seen use both live and in the studio when recording their albums. Which makes perfect sense actually, because a $100 dynamic mic with a somewhat gritty upper end that can withstand abuse and constant usage for decades is perfect for the kind of gritty dirty grungy rock sound of a band like Pearl Jam as opposed to an opulent and pristine sound of a Neumann condenser.

what a great video! Best comparison video ever

Wide Bandrew can't hurt you: W.I.D.E Bandrew : 2:57

@nik.6845

3 жыл бұрын

Lel

Always a joy watching your videos dude, these Audix are very nice microphones and have a solid body and the cartridge inner wind shield is pretty unusual too, you get a very clean sound with these beauties and I own a OM-3 which you do not see any reviews on here

@Podcastage

3 жыл бұрын

I have that one and will be reviewing it in the future.

OM2 is my go to live vocal mic and it sounds good on guitars too

Great job, as always! Can you review the Nady RSM-5? Cheap ribbon and has some good reviews on Amazon.

Are you going to do a top 10 (insert type of microphone) list? For example, top 10 usb, top 10 budget, top 10 dynamic e.t.c of 2020?

You are freaking hilarious. This was entertainingly informative 👏

I've been using these for 20 years for live stage vocals. They are as tough as SM-57s, so I buy them used these days.

@Podcastage

3 жыл бұрын

They definitely don’t have the same following so I imagine that used you get a great deal, and they give a much clearer sound compared to the 58.

@JonNewquist

3 жыл бұрын

@@Podcastage yes, I find the 58 to be darker, as you do. My other used mic bargain pick is the PVM-45. It actually fooled the Audix guys when I was in Portland, they thought it was their i5.

@majahanson311

3 жыл бұрын

OM2s are useful in live sound for taming feedback in challenging environments. Obviously it's better to get the basics right like proper speaker positioning, but OM2s are a possible solution if you don't have full control over the configuration of the room. More recently, I've found that the sE V7 serves this purpose almost as well while having other strengths too.

@moristar

3 жыл бұрын

I've settled on OM7 for small clubs for singing heavy metal (e.g. sound engineer nightmare). But it worked as a charm. Before Audix I tried every popular microphone from Shure to Blue and I suffered a lot.

@robertfoshizzle

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely better used deals on OM2s than SM-57s and SM-58s too. I rarely see used 57s and 58s for less than $60 unless they're fake or beat to hell. I found a used OM2 in excellent condition for under $40 with taxes at Guitar Center. Haven't given it a full test yet, but if I find any uses for it other than live vocals, I might pick up more in the future. It's very solid/heavy and seems well built.

That Beyer sounds great.

Do a review of the blue bottle tube mic i have one with the b8 and b6 capsule really curious how it sounds up against a u87!

God damn this sounds amazing! Especially for the price!

Good review. Can you test the Boya BY-M800? Its a cheap condenser microphone

Wait there’s a members only podcast?! I need this. I love your regular podcast

@Podcastage

3 жыл бұрын

It’s not as regular as it should be. It’s supposed to be monthly. But this year threw that right in the garbage. Not consistent. And I’m trying to make a shift from channel analysis to more informative.

@WillCarterTech

3 жыл бұрын

I totally get that. I haven’t posted an episode to my podcast since May.

I am using few USB mics, Blue's mainly, for my podcast workshop, but this is defintely my favourite mic. It has full and warm coloured sound.

I would like to hear the mics with equal or no boost at all. I guess there is a good reason for boosting some and not others. I want a very sensitive mic with strong presence. Which one is the most sensitive in intelligibility frequencies/ Thanks for great video ! - Bob

Do a versus series with the rode pro caster vs the Shure sm7b, please?

I used to use one for live with a technical death metal band. Worked great. I also had a beta 57. The sound men loved me....... super cardioid = way better for live because it blocks out external noise better such as monitors....

How about Audiotechnica ATM710 or AE5400 review? :)

What is the best headset with a really good mic on it.

If I were to loop sounds live on stage, would the OM2 help with its noise rejection? What about the SM58? I'm using a Sennheiser e815s and it catches a lot of noise wall bounce.

Would you recommend this for a room of two streamers who are only say 1 foot away from each other or would the mic pick each other up?

Which would you say has the best background rejection? Or is it another not on this list?

Which microphone would you suggest for podcasting with a price around 100-200?

I’ve been looking at the ND76. I have the OM2. The ND76 is my fav in this review. The Sm58 maybe a tie with the OM2. Thanks for featuring a bunch of mics in this review

Can we expect more Audix reviews in the future?

You should review the maono au-a04 I’ve heard awesome things about it

Nice video! I don't know if you'll ever get to read this comment, but I'll give it a try. I can't decide between the Blue Yeti and the Yeti X. I've read a lot of issues with the USB port on the regular Yeti, and since here in Brazil those Mics are pretty expensive I'm a bit concern. I'll be using it both PC and Android phone for lectures and acoustic guitar recording. I've already saw your videos about them, but a final opinion would be great and I think you are the best one right now to help me with that. So, what do you think? Greetings from Brazil!

Beyerdynamic)))) TG V70d. I liked it most of all.

U changed your camera right

Was waiting for a behringer xm8500 comparison

please review sE8 electronic if you don't mind. thank you

I can see this mic working extremely well for aggressive male vocals. Not sure why I've never tried one. Still prefer the e835 for spoken word, and because the off-axis rejection is the best I've seen on a stage.

I am trying to start a live stream but I am currently working in a public art studio. An obnoxiously loud ac/heat unit and duct hang above where I sit. I am unable alter or rearrange my seating placement, and do not have access to turning the unit off. Could you recommend a microphone in the $100 - $200 range that will best reduce the sound (I would be shook if anything could eliminate it entirely). To elaborate on the sound location, the unit hangs slightly behind me and the duct stretches over and all the way to the other side of the room, making it impossible to place completely in a microphones dead zone.

I love my v7 but have you tried the V7 BFG signature? I'd love to see you try and trash the Billy Gibbons sticker that comes with it. Hell, dang and darned. I challenge you!

Bandrew, this is your first Audix? I would have thought you already tried the Audix SCX1-HC. Then again, I guess that is more of a location sound mic, so I suppose that makes sense.

It does not sounds bad. For high pitch voices will sound good, with that classic V shape frequency response. And it is awsesome that is made here.., proof that good stuff with good prices can be done here. I'm guessing the U67 review vid will be christmas day vid gift 🤞😁

I watch your mic tests just for the music

Please review the Audix i5!

Hey, can you please please review the behringer b906

Hello brother I need a review about AKG p5s super cordiod microphone..

Great video

I think I'll stick to my Uher M537 for the explicit dynamic microphone needs I may or may not have...

what is doobl;y do and where can i find it????

I own: Audix OM2, Shure SM58 and Sennheiser e835. The OM2 was my top-pick, but I think the AKG D5 might actually sound better -- more inner detail in my opinion.

I'm honestly shocked you're still on the HD 600s. I'm assuming you stopped using the MDR-7506s because you were going insane from not being able to hear yourself when recording.

What's your first choice?

Hey , can u please revire the Audio Technica ATR2500X And do a little comparison ? greatest mic reviewer btw much love

Sounds good, but I liked the AKG one more.

For now, I don't care about dynamic mics, but I'm giving this vid a like purely for the fact that Bandrew is a fellow fan of Dr. Wolfula! Bring back drive-ins!

Can you review some PZMs?

please do an review about Maono AU-PM461TR

I have it as part of an Audix kit with the D6 and i5 ;)

Hi the greatest mic reviewer (in my (and many others, I can bet) opinion), recently I have been looking for a mic for teleconference purposes. I have been looking for a mic less than $200 with maximum possible noise cancellation/rejection (I have a noisy child in another room and my PC and AC noises are annoying) when my distance from the mic is expected to be 2 to 3 feet. Typical condenser mics should be OK for my distance (from the mic) but not for noise. I do not have a dynamic mic and although it seems that they might be good for noise but not for the distance (in general). A note: I prefer a mic with a better bass response but that priority is in 3rd position. Do you have some suggestions or recommendations? Thank you.

@phaysaal

2 жыл бұрын

@Mr. Rodsville Finally I bought Samson go mic. In teleconferences, it works very nicely. It has a -10dB switch that works best.

@podcastage you should review affordable cad d90, which kills em all)

Listening with JBL 104 monitors. AKG D5 seems to give the most balanced output, closely followed by the e835 which is a little brighter than the D5 due to a wee bit lesser lows, and then the Lewitt. The rest seems very similar sounding, almost nasal and muddy. All mics are really good, it just really depends on how it matches the user's voice. Thanks for the content. :-)

What about the audix om 7

I really liked the video! It's a good mic, I used one couple of times in my friends podcast. Could you do the review of the AKG D7?

@tyluild

3 жыл бұрын

I know this is months old but on the off chance you might reply were these podcasts all in the same room and no mic bleed?

@andreperovano8487

3 жыл бұрын

@@tyluild I didn't understand your question very well... If you mean that the "mics bleed" in the sense of failing because they are in the same room, I can say that it doesn't. If it's not exactly that, then reply me again :)

@tyluild

3 жыл бұрын

@@andreperovano8487 oh wow thank you for answering I didn't mean bleed I meant more say me and someone are 1 foot apart will my voice be picked up by their mic and vice versa or is this good for even a short distance people close to each other? Thank you

@andreperovano8487

3 жыл бұрын

@@tyluild Well, i didn't get to test it, but i think at this distance the mic would pick up the sound... i know it's great talking up close, however if you want a mic that you can talk further away from it, try one from Audio Technica, specifically a condenser... I don't think a dynamic could do this job

@tyluild

3 жыл бұрын

@@andreperovano8487 Ah no so the plan is I'm at one end of the table they are at the other end and we both are using these mics so there would be two of them I'm just hoping that when I talk their mic doesn't pic up my sound and vice-versa we are happy being up close to the mic it's just ensuring both our mics are not picking up the others voice hence why it needs to be dynamic

Sounds good

In the shootout the OM2, ND76 and e835 stood out as better sounding than the rest to me.

Good sounding mic. Still liked the SE V7 out of the comparisons though.

@Podcastage

3 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@fidrewe99

3 жыл бұрын

I liked the Om3 slightly better on his voice. The sE V7 sounds more prominent in the bass range and less prominent in the high mids. Hard to tell if it's too much just hearing the voice, but depending on the voice type, this could mudden the sound and prevent the vocalist from cutting through the mix.

Surprised by SM58 contending really well.

I used OM7 for heavy metal in small clubs previously and now I use it as a comms mic for online gaming so that no one can hear my red switches :) It's the best mic for live loud music singing on small stages, I swear.

@fidrewe99

3 жыл бұрын

The Om7 sounds very good and has the second highest off-axis rejection of any microphone I know*, but you have to keep the distance and angle to the mouth VERY consistent. For me having a quite dynamic voice it's just too difficult adjusting the distance to the Om7 during singing, so I went for the Om6. The sound is similar, just a bit less harshness at 4-8 k, less bass and the off-axis rejection is still very good. *#1 is the audix Om5

@moristar

3 жыл бұрын

@@fidrewe99 Well, I have to keep it pressed against my lips to be heard over the band in small venues, so no problem with distance consistency :D But for softer music I guess I would also preferred my other favourites like EV or Blue 100\200. I just never liked Shure.

@geespar1

Жыл бұрын

@@fidrewe99 which mic is it that has the first highest off axis rejection? EV ND96 is my guess but maybe you could correct me

I do love the Audix OM2... but have recently switched to the CAD D90 for my daily driver... well... untill COVID Shut the world down :-/

It's pretty good at getting rid of background noise but man it's not very good at getting rid of the sound of the keys

Well, I'm the Lead trumpet player in a LOUD rock band with a 5-piece horn section looking for a fixed-stand boom mic with a more modern sound with a big presence and treble boost and a more neutral mid section and a hypercardioid polar pattern with the null areas at 150 degrees, so... What I find is that a common foamy wind screen does GREAT for eliminating bell clangs, reducing mute knocks and plosives in my backup vocals, and taking the burrs off the crunchy. It's not as harsh as the SM57 or other similar "instrument mics", but still gives me everything I want when I want to really burn a high note. Typical trumpet SPL on this kind of music at 3"-6" away from the mic is going to be 124-128 dB, and this mic can handle it very well. Now, for my electric guitar cab with heavy distortion, I prefer my Audix i5 to this or my Shure SM57's. But I actually found the OM-2 by trying to close-mic my old acoustic beach guitar - again, beefed up the track much better than my Shure SM57/58's, and sounded better coming through the big 15" PA speakers. The OM-2 is better for a really strong soprano voice, especially outdoors where you're more likely to have a really harsh PA, and/or in front of a loud band.

I'm just here for validation that my sE V7 is still the best.

@kalebm2303

3 жыл бұрын

SAME lol and It is...

@davemelvin5331

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I own this as well. But v7 is king

@TheColeReport

3 жыл бұрын

I came across the V7 and got one ordered

@PaulSwann

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheColeReport I hope you enjoy it, I find it great in spaces that are less than ideal.

Should have included the XM 8500 in that comparison.

Hey i've had this mic for years. it ain't half bad

@Podcastage

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely not bad.

8db boost on the 58 was overkill. Made it louder than Audix. I don't think it needed compensation. Otherwise great comparison. Once again the E835 shines.

Audix’ directivity is almost supernatural. In fact, that’s the pattern they offer - supernatural. Not wild about the built in EQ but if you can deal with it, the pattern is literally beyond belief. It’s their signature.

I love one😊😊😊🎉

My favorite part of comparison test is what Bandrew says during ad libs. Also test proves similarity of $100 microphones. btw my favorite mic is now U67 ai Thanks Bandrew

E835❤️

WA-47 JR Test...

EV ND76 with voice. SE V7 for everything else.

If people are unsure and they have about $100, just get the SM58.. I bought a few dented ones from ebay to mic the drums of our old band and it was still absolutely amazing. Then I sold it for the same price i bought it... It's like a Toyota for cars. It's boring, but it's just amazing for the price.

@wm1573

2 жыл бұрын

Nah it's not that good

none of us here are real, we are just in Bendrews head, he did it, he lost it.

@Podcastage

3 жыл бұрын

I will make sure not to share the story of how someone almost convinced me they were a figment of my imagination a la Fight Club.

@Cobinja

3 жыл бұрын

@@Podcastage First rule of podcast club: You definitely do talk about podcast club. Else it wouldn't make much sense, would it? 😉

@gutsuthemasterchef

3 жыл бұрын

@@Podcastage I'm here. You can trust me. I'm real. A fake, but I'm a real fake.

In this mic, TGV obviously means "Train à Grain Vitesse" ;)

It's nice to see a microphone made in the USA.

@Podcastage

3 жыл бұрын

unfortunately this one is not Made in the usa. It’s only Assembled in the USA. So there’s significantly more work done in the states as opposed to one Made in China. The Made in the USA tag is extremely difficult to give. Earthworks mics are Made in the USA. I believe AEA mics are made in the USA as well. And I’m not 100% certain but I believe that the Electro Voice RE20 is made in the USA, or at least used to.

@didncozosksma4466

3 жыл бұрын

@@PodcastageAhhhhh bummer :(

I really like microphones made or assembled in Liechtenstein. If I ever discover one I'll let you know.

@peterblackmore7560

3 жыл бұрын

I just reached around and grabbed my NTi-Audio test equipment which includes the NT-M4260 Class 2 measurement microphone. NTi-Audio is a Liechtenstein based company.

@EdoDijkgraaf

3 жыл бұрын

@@peterblackmore7560 whahahahaa! Cheers Peter. Me and my big mouth. You got me. It's probably a tax thing, but still. Great!! Best reply I ever got on KZread.

@peterblackmore7560

3 жыл бұрын

@@EdoDijkgraaf The tax thing always comes up with that country for a good reason! Strangely though, the key people at NTi are intense acousticians. It is quite possible that they were always residents there. Glad that I gave you a good laugh!!

@EdoDijkgraaf

3 жыл бұрын

@@peterblackmore7560 more than just that. I own a small communication agency. We have a KZread channel. (won't link to it since this is Bendrew's channel, not mine). The channel is there for Belgian and Dutch entrepreneurs who want to create content. Julian Krause inspired me to do a video on measurement and correction. I think the NTI story has to be in it.

Its Good 👍

You should do the om7 next

2:56 W I D E BANDREW!!!

Box throw of the Year.

Please do a preview hyperx solocast usb mic

what kind of xlr mic sounds good for asmr eating?

Whoo hoo!

you should release some random singing videos lol with these microphones

@Podcastage

3 жыл бұрын

Search “Bandrewplays” on KZread. You may find a channel that is just a bunch of music videos.

@HelamanGile

3 жыл бұрын

@@Podcastage awesome I'll go subscribe

POV - you’re that sexy Neutrix connector with the yellow sleeve

That was the best box throw ever. LOL.

D5 Sounds good....

@wm1573

2 жыл бұрын

Nah

Gateron blues? RIP Cherry MX.

Great review. The red headed child is only a problem if mommy or daddy doesn't have red hair and also if it is a girl, when she turns 16.