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@StacyMcCabe

3 жыл бұрын

THANKS 😊

@ogagako5515

Жыл бұрын

Hi bro samson microphone c 1 for raping is good I make rap music

I've been using the CO1 for a few years now and it's been fantastic for me. When I pair it with Voicemeeter I'll constantly get praise for my voice.

The consistency of your singing is really helpful. For your voice, the AT2020 and the P120 really do stand out. You are "low on sibilance", so the sometimes over-bright AT2020 sounds perfectly detailed for you. The P120 is really smooth for the price but still bright. I recall a few studio engineers saying they have a closet full of mics so they can mate one with the voice. If I ran a shop, I would have a booth with ~15-20 mics so the talent could pick a mic mate out. I've been EQ-ing an LCT-140 for my voice and it beats all right now. I should revisit my AT2020 for an EQ run. It is trickier to EQ than a small-diaphragm, but it is almost a small diaphragm.... The AT2020 is 'made for you', anyway. A pricier 'smoothie' would lose your details.

I've been wondering when you were gonna post a budget mic vid. Now I have a wider range of choices. Thanks a lot boet👍🏽

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Anytime!!

Thanks for this video it was so clear and give me what I needed to decide on which mic I need for my small studio

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Glad I could help!

I have an at2020 and I love it. I was actually looking for a good cheap 2nd mic and this was helpful. Thanks!

THX this is exactly 💯 what I'm looking for to create my little home studio 😁👍

I Like the sound of samson and audio technica especially for singing, sounds close to studio quality recording

Your videos are REALLY cool and informative ! Thanks Edward 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼⭐️⭐️⭐️🏅🏅🏅

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Thank you so much!!

Thanks for all the videos, they are great!👍

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching them!! Glad you like them!

I purchased the MXL 770 a few days ago, I think it does perform really well

Damn dude that song was deep, great job the AKG and the SE are clear winners here!

Dude! Beautiful voice and great video! 👏🏻 Keep up the great work!

@EdwardSmithMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

The SE has something that I like, it sounds fuller, but I do love the AT, i love how flat it is, it opens a world of possibilities.

@jaimesk1688

2 жыл бұрын

Unique laser clarity....if you are harsh, though, the AT2020 will tattle on you ;-)

@kumarsen88

Жыл бұрын

is it only me or it's the Sex01 mic to everybody? :P

ESPECTACULAR, me alegra saber que hay personas como tu que nos ayuda a saber que micrófono nos sirve y cual escoger a la hora de comprar, mil gracias, me encanta el sonido del MXL 770, será mucho pedir que me lo regales?, Bendiciones..... Abrazo gigante....

Thanks for the amazing review bro ❤️😊

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!! 🙏

I was surprised how good all the microphones sounded. For me the AKG was the winner as it seems to have a flatter response and I think it would be more useful in a home studio.

@jaimesk1688

Жыл бұрын

That's worth saying.....most condenser mics now are really fine.

FINALLLY 🖤❣️

looking to switch from the blue yeti to at2020, any advice on that? do you think the upgrade will be worth it? im paying about $74 for the at2020. so overall would this be an upgrade?

Which one is the best for doing song covers partnered with the scarlett solo, Edward?

I have the AT2020 and it's very good mic! Thx for the vid

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Thank you so much for watching!!

Amazing vocal performance!!!

A new level budget microphone! Thanks Mr. Smith👐

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Elo!!

My top pick on this list are Se x1a, AKG p120 and the MXL 770, would have added the Samson if it were the C03.

@SkobelNOR

3 жыл бұрын

For me clearly the MXL 770 is the absolute worst. It sounds muddy all the way and does not sound good in the mix either

I got the Audio-technica AT2020 last Christmas and it's a great little microphone. I haven't used it to its full potential as I can't sing 😂 but it's been great for my acoustic guitar and homemade sound effects

@2bc

3 жыл бұрын

@LΔMΔR NORTHBOURNEA good luck!

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

The singing test was my fav part of the video, awesome!

@EdwardSmithMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

AKG P120 WINS HERE

@sub-jec-tiv

4 ай бұрын

WHY SHOUTING

This is so helpful! New subbie!

@EdwardSmithMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Thanks for the sub!!

Thank you for a Great Vlogs as Always Edward Audio Technica At2020 and Se Electronics Microphone sound very Good

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@flossyEnt412

3 жыл бұрын

@@EdwardSmithMusic I am Going to Buy the Audio Technica I just call Guitar Center I Always Watch i just don't comment all the time

I'm confused between se and at2020 I'm about to buy one I have offer in my country that I could got that se 80 dollars so should I take it and it would be great choice over than that akg too? And song name please

I bought the mxl 770 back in 2012 I believe for my minecraft videos and i’m still using it today, great for podcasts, guitar, vocals. I’ve used it for so many years I work to its strength. Its bullet proof and its dented all over and i’ve dropped it a few times and it still sounds like new.

@onzkicg

2 жыл бұрын

I’m interested with MXL even I got the AKG & AT2020. How was it? Is your voice bright/ airy?

@NYSeaNile

2 жыл бұрын

@@onzkicg my voice was aways nasally before I fixed the deviated septum problem. The mic was switch of -10db that would reduce the brightness in my voice without sacrificing clarity. I wouldn’t record females with high voices. Men with medium to deep voices it sounds very crisp. For $100 its worth the price to have as a beginner mic or an extra mic for a podcast guest or something. Recording acoustic guitar almost perfectly its my secret.

@A-Chez

Жыл бұрын

@@NYSeaNile hi! i have this mic , but i dont actually know how to set up the side buttons . could you tell me how is your setup for vocal recording?

P120 is the best but for noisy enviorment which mic would you suggest mostly for podcast ,youtube

Hi Edward on the comparison did you have the pop filter set up on all the mics? If so some dealt with plosives much better than others. Cheers

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

I did use a pop filter with all of them, yes.

Really an informative & helpful video..thank you Smith dear..stay blessed🌹💚🌹 I am subscribing this very informative & best channel 💚💚

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing!

@qarinooralamchishti6362

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

Dope song seriously! "and in a pipe she flies to another land, sells love to another man" Weird how I feel the MXL 770 pulls an interesting tone from your voice

great video!!!

@EdwardSmithMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Great video and u are a great singer too.

@EdwardSmithMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Gracias amigo

Beautiful voice n very awesome review 👏

@EdwardSmithMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

beautiful voice, good vid

@EdwardSmithMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

se electronics is the most full one, the at2020 had the nicest high end

I'm picking up a AT2020 used tomorrow for 60 Canadian. Great video. I also watched your video on Headphones but I already have a couple pairs :)

@EdwardSmithMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

@edgelite

2 жыл бұрын

Got it with a stand and screen for 70 bucks Canadian. What is that like 32 bucks American lol

Great voice!

@EdwardSmithMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Hard to choose. They all sound great!

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

I agree!!

buena muestra gracias¡¡

How’d would you rate the MXL 990 mic

For me it's clearly between AKG and AT. AKG better in the singing test but AT beats it in the talking test, but they are very close. How to choose if using for both! Probably can't go wrong with either as long as the noise floor is acceptable.

The AT 2020 pretty much is the go to on a budget. Its been tested and true for a long time now. I also like the SE X1.

@sub-jec-tiv

Жыл бұрын

Imo AT2020 has an upper mid character that makes it sound like a cheap mic, lacks smoothness. No serious professional engineer would reach for it because of its comparatively harsh top end. 2020 sounds good on his specific voice, but any speaker/singer that has more upper mids, it’s not a flattering microphone.

@marquisedreams8812

Жыл бұрын

@@sub-jec-tivwhat would you go for then

the lyrics at the end are great

bro love your voice man

@EdwardSmithMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻

I’m thinking the Audio Technica is best for me. What arm boom do you have?

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Innogear Boom Arm - amzn.to/2EEz2w9

perfect video 👌👌👌🔥🔥🔥🔥

@EdwardSmithMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!! 🙏🏻

what u think of the MOZOS MKIT-900PRO ? can u answer asap please

I've only used cheap soundcard but it's okay it gaves me happiness.

Hi! What are your thoughts on the microphone that comes with the focusrite studio bundle? Is it worth buying the studio bundle or am i better off just getting the audio interface and buying a microphone seperately? Thanks!

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

I would get the audio interface and microphone separately. The Focusrite microphone is not close to the quality of these. If you are going to buy these products via Amazon, please use my links. It would be much appreciated! ▪ Fcousrite Audio Interface - amzn.to/31uSByP Mic links in description. Thanks!

@zx21a98

3 жыл бұрын

@@EdwardSmithMusic Wow I was really close to buying the studio bundle. Thanks for the response! Definitely subbing. Thanks again!

For me 1. Se X1-A, 2. AT 2020 etc.. Lol now I hear the music, Se breaks all, gives a soul of singing, AT 2020 still second in list for it.

@maultie860

3 жыл бұрын

Is Blue yeti good?

@doobs2285

2 жыл бұрын

@@maultie860 its good but not as good as these mics blue yeti would be better for casual recordings but these mics would be better for recording vocals

@nonplusultra18

Жыл бұрын

@@maultie860 I own the Blue yeti plus a couple of these microphones (770, 2020) and some other more expensive ones, the Blue yeti has an okay sound in my opinion, the problem I've found is it has a progressive delay when recording on some software (the longer the recording, the more likely to experience delay) which makes it unusable on that software. So I can't recommend it for "professional" use. Get an interface and a cheap microphone and while it probably won't sound better, it will save you some problems and you will be able to upgrade eventually if you feel like it.

@sxngx.16

5 ай бұрын

Sx1a have not low freq.

@sub-jec-tiv

4 ай бұрын

X1a low-end frequency response is better than AT2020. Look at the charts. 2020 rolls off at around 150 Hz. X1a is much flatter (better bass).

@edwardsmith Which is the best for vocal recording singing???

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

The AT2020 is the best out of these!

@RounakSaha

3 жыл бұрын

@@EdwardSmithMusic Okk Thnk u❤ for ur compliment and Or 1 Question 👉At 2020 with (Audio Interface beringer Um2 phoria Can Make Best sound quality??????

Hey look! That's a new awesome cover from Edward Smith!

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!!

The AKG P120 is just made for me. 😉

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

It is a great mic for the price 🙌🏼

The Samson is so nice

I've been using the audio technica for a while now and it's doing really well

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome microphone!!

These microphones are all so great and unique in their own ways. I would buy all of them

@jaimesk1688

2 жыл бұрын

Really! Distinct, but all so good. It's like listening to different guitars or violins....tough decisions.

Thanks you so much for a help 👌🏿👌🏿👏🏾

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Any time!

Honestly, the 2 winners for my taste are the AT 2020 and AKG P120 - I'm wondering what to have as a Christmas gift and I tend to be on the P120 side, given all the YT content I watched - might be not as bright, but brightness is not what I'm seeking for

Wow I loved your voice, is that your song ?...I would need to have a link though

☮︎Voice is very touching ☜︎

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

Please let me know Rank it please Which is the best for singing Akg p120 vs at2020 vs se x1a???

I try to be as objective as possible so for me, in singing, the best is: 1. AT2020 2. Samson C02 I mean if you're a bad singer, it'll still suck 😂

@FarisPlays1

2 жыл бұрын

Fair enough 🤣

Why does the mxl 770 sound so strange? On other tests, even yours from a year ago, it sounded really good. Somehow dirty now. Is it some old or damaged version?

@thelowesttoxic4973

2 жыл бұрын

True

I am seriously considering getting the Audio-Technica AT2020, I know that it is a pretty old microphone but it seems to be the best out of all of them. It has the most clarity and sounds the most "realistic" but it seems to have a little bit of clipping? It struggles very slightly with sounds like s but I assume that can be fixed with a good pop filter. Anyone with an Audio-Technica AT2020 can you please let me know if this can be considered a really good microphone? I understand there are obviously better options but with a lot higher price points

@tokec8471

3 жыл бұрын

Buy a at2035 instead, much better for a few bucks extra

@TheChosenJuanLopez

3 жыл бұрын

@@tokec8471 For an extra $40+ in most cases, it's just not worth the extra. There isn't much of a noticable difference except for a very slightly clearer high end. They sound almost the exact same except for the AT2035 having a slightly higher sound pickup so you don't have to turn up the gain as much, but that is not worth the extra money in my opinion

The akg for my ears is the best!

I go with AT2020 very wide sound prominent using since 4 yrs

I don't know anything about recording music I recorded a song with acid free music program and a cheap karaoke mic and it sounds awful so my question is what would be the best budget option for an absolute beginner like me ?

is the samson c01 loud? (self noise-wise)

Samson actually sounded awesome

I’m looking for a microphone for my KZread channel. What kind is best for me? I need help! I have tried a Blue USB microphone but did not like it. What are my other options? HELP! I have no budget!

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

I have a video dropping on Monday that should help you with some good options 💪🏻

if you are bad at mixing vocals akg is great for you on the go

@deepakkumar-zy6qu

3 жыл бұрын

self noise prob

The AKG, sE, and AT2020 are insane for their prices.

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Those 3 are my favorites for under $100 🙌🏼

Which one is best for voice over

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

The AT2020 👌🏻

@kartikwatts2641

2 жыл бұрын

Don't think you need an XLR for VO just get a usb mic instead you don't need an audio interface but if you already have one than the AT mic is worth it!

AKG P120 stands out the best I think! Idk.. Thanks for the review 👍

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

I think it might be my favorite mic under $100!!

@deirulaloo07

3 жыл бұрын

@@EdwardSmithMusic still looking forward to purchase such equipments as a beginner in Music Production

Continue your journey bro, he'll be your strength

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will!!

Best for a podcast and singing?

That song was really nice btw

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!! 🙏🏻

Good video, i guess you used the same cable and gain for each mic? noticeable differences without bias.

@EdwardSmithMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Yes… same gear used for all of them

I like AT and AKG

Surprisingly Samson sounds good, that’s their cheapest entry level right? I’m curious with MXL770- it sounds warm though, is it really like that? Thanks 🙏

@Crownedqt

2 жыл бұрын

Got the MXL 770 combined with a Scarlett solo 3rd gen, it's working like a charm.

@dominomolo

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm so impress with mxl770. I like to process my vocals a lot and from what I've experience the warmer the mic the heavy process it can handle.

@bf4lvr

Жыл бұрын

@@dominomolo do you have examples of anything you recorded with the 770

AT2020 always sounds a bit brittle in the highs to me, and the lows are lacking (look at the frequency graph, it starts falling off around 150 Hz or so). I’d always pick an Earthworks or SE mic at a lower price point. SE and AKG won for me here, and i’d put the 2020 nearer the bottom. But that’s just my opinion. Have been an audio engineer for 3 decades but that doesn’t mean i’m right. Sound is totally subjective 😉

Which microphone has no popping sound or clipping? Thank you for your time

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

None of them do... to avoid popping, use a pop filter... to avoid clipping, drop the gain level of the microphone on your interface

@vinndoggradioPoweredByJesus

3 жыл бұрын

@@EdwardSmithMusic thank you very much. And great tutorial by the way

For Voice Over ,which one is better Akg P120 or AT 2020 ?

@EdwardSmithMusic

2 жыл бұрын

I would go with the AT2020 to be honest.

akg, se, samson, at2020, then the mxl for me

AT2020 to hars for my ears

What’s the best interface for the p120 and the at2020

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Any of these audio interfaces will do the job - kzread.info/dash/bejne/n4mCqLBrnbWzm5M.html

My favorites were the SE and the Audio Technica. And i didn't like the sound of the CO1

Yo, the singing though! I don't even like pop music, but wow!

@EdwardSmithMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

Do you think the focusrite mic could fall into here? Thank you for your answer. 🙏🏻

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

To be honest... NOPE!

@gerardkirkpatricksanchez2121

3 жыл бұрын

@@EdwardSmithMusic thank you for you honest Answer. And 1 last question. So this category is much more better than the focusrite? Thank you. 🙏🏻

@khushipanwar868

2 жыл бұрын

@@gerardkirkpatricksanchez2121 Focusrite interface is best but mic isn't.

Super

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Heyy which one is best for pop rock indie vocals?

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

I would go with the Audio Technica AT2020. Link in description 👌🏻

What a deep song

I have sE x1a. Really happy to use.

@EdwardSmithMusic

3 жыл бұрын

It is a good mic 💪🏻