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@BOOSTEDLASER

Жыл бұрын

THE FAKE ACCENT IS CLASSIC

@HETZERCOM2000

Жыл бұрын

By any question how would you tell the key difference between clarity and crispy audio if they are really similar in sound?

@arrantratrandom2483

10 ай бұрын

Hey Edward do u recommend if I use an xlr to usb cable and plug it into my mac book do u think the audio will sound good yes or no pls respond

I'd offer a correction: you CAN record with multiple USB mics. So many free digital audio interface programs have multiple mic inputs available, regardless of which mic is your main one in the computer settings. VoiceMeeter is a great program to get around that, even with the very slight latency

@hardbrocklife

Жыл бұрын

And pulsemeeter for Linux.

@fonsjanssen

Жыл бұрын

Your comment makes my day today. Thanks a lot!

@Chessplayer_zo

Жыл бұрын

How do you get around the latency with a usb mic

@GabrielFss182

10 ай бұрын

I was cancelling my purchase of 3 usb mics. Now I will not.

@firexwow

9 ай бұрын

The owner seeing where his mic went

I found a broken usb mic under a couch of a house I was remodeling. Took it home and re soldered the input and....power. Turned out to be one of the best sounding mics I have for my voice. Don't even know the make/model off hand, never cared. Sound is all that matters. It's older now but it never struck me as a super cheap one. Nice free find

@EricJohnson-fh8zj

Жыл бұрын

I actually checked a few weeks ago after I posted the comment, just out of curiosity. It says "producer usb". I think its a old m-audio model? I have tape from when I fixed it covering the capaule cover...where the make logo probably is. Idk 🤷‍♂️. Probably wasn't very expensive but I don't care if it was only $20. It sounds good (on my voice at least, and thats a pretty rare thing lol). It sounds nice as a acoustic guitar room mic too. I just gotta gain it carefully when I use it as a room mic tho or it gets a little self noise. Nothing major, amd it only ends up revealing itself after some thick compression and saturation. Surprise! Sneaky little prick 😆

@XMGi00

Жыл бұрын

Modern mics just aren't built as they were used to. I think the older or vintage ones just have better magnets and wiring?

@cheery-hex

10 ай бұрын

Agree I love my usb condenser mic

@spamspasm8183

8 ай бұрын

@@XMGi00 Ah yes. Gotta love those ancient really old USB microphones from way back in good old days of 2005. Because nothing says vintage like the mid 2000s amirite?

@moleedaboi

3 ай бұрын

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Xlr definitely sounded better to me but when mix I think majority cannot tell the difference haha! Love the content bro❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

@EdwardSmithMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for supporting the channel!!

@vapixelmc

Жыл бұрын

the truth, is there is no difference between us if you don't have a mix table. Xlr is not to "upgrade" the quality

@AfroPear

Жыл бұрын

The XLR sounds a bit fuller to me but I've also been a musician for a majority of my life so my ear is trained to an extent. I don't think the average Joe would be able to tell at all

@aissabriand

Жыл бұрын

lot of griiiiii griiiii

@sempai9725

Жыл бұрын

No

Epic vocal peformance btw! Could not listen to microphone quality due to insane amount of feel you put into vocals! A+ man! A+.

Short, high quality, and straight to the point. Loved it

Thanks for making this info available for beginners! BTW you've absolutely fine-tuned the fantastic range and make excellent use of your voice!

Bro, I love the character of your voice in the song you’re singing!

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Two things… I appreciate how to the point and concise this review was. Secondly… I was not prepared for what a great voice you had. That song was awesome. Thanks for both.

Simple yet concise and straight to the point. Thanks man.

@EdwardSmithMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

First time on your channel and second video about how to choose a mic. The X sounded good at first, then thick; the + sounded thin; the XLR was a nice middle ground and more subtle, but man, I was so stunned by your voice. It rarely makes me realize how much work it takes to ever get close to that quality of singing!

Loved the way you compared the audio! Made it easy to try and pick the differences

Thank you for this review - was super helpful. The comparison and showing people that used it and how they sound like was a brilliant idea. Thanks!

@EdwardSmithMusic

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Simple, honest, to the point for the rest of us - thank you!

@EdwardSmithMusic

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Nice singing! And, appreciated the confirmation about xlr:)

Great microphones with great and crisp and sounding quality dope content as usual

@EdwardSmithMusic

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

was NOT expecting u to hit them vocals! fire video family, Thank you

@EdwardSmithMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!!🙏🏻

@2irradescent

Жыл бұрын

@@EdwardSmithMusic absolutely, thank you for the knowledge

The difference is the initial cost. The USB mike one price one piece. The XLR needs many more components which will increase the cost to work correctly.

@nicopoelmans7132

Жыл бұрын

However when needing replacement, you won't need to replace the other components or equipment (like pre-amp or mixer) every time. Just need to pick for your purpose, I guess.

@flixelgato1288

21 күн бұрын

That's the problem. I can get a good entry level usb mic that sounds great for my current needs for around 70 euros. If I want to invest in equipment I'll be able to keep using and expand on in the form of an audio interface and a proper mic I'm spending more than 200 euros on good entry level equipment (because if I'm gonna go that route there's no point getting the absolute cheapest Behringer stuff) that will get me the same sound.

You're an amazing singer btw , great vid fam!

your voice is amazing!

@EdwardSmithMusic

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

Thanks for conducting this comparison. Recently I have been testing mics for our nonprofit using a variety of XLR to USB converters, which has proven to be an interesting exercise. I have a future project in mind where I want to record a band using nothing but USB mics to see what the results might be. There are some nice USB mics being made today, for sure. BTW, I found the USB mic in this shootout to be more sibilant and while it sounded pretty good, the XLR produced a more full range of frequencies and knocked the edge of the top end. Cheers.

@truecrimereaction

10 ай бұрын

This comparison is misleading and he left out a lot of information. The AT2020 usb and xlr mics share the same internals so you are going to get the same audio the usb connection is irrelevant. If he had compared a different usb mic it would've sounded different. Same with shures sm7b and their usb version share the same internals so theyll sound similar too. You can make any mic sound amazing with software these days but quality parts do make for a better mic, and the mics need to be tested and put in correct phase.

@5kdaking334

6 ай бұрын

What's a good convertor? I just got a audio interface for Christmas but I have a usb mic. I don't want to buy another mic if I don't have to.

@theglobalzrecordingproject

6 ай бұрын

@@5kdaking334 The converters/signal adapters are used to take a XLR mic, plug it into adapter, which can then be plugged into a USB port. If you have a USB mic, you are plug and play ready, so you don't need a converter. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZpeAzLh9cqanqc4.html Audio interfaces are typically used with XLR mics, so in order to use the audio interface you will need to purchase a XLR mic. If you would like some ideas of where to start with XLR mics, I am happy to offer my opinion. Questions in forming an opinion would include price limit, what environment it would be used in, what do you want to record with it, how will the recording be used, what audio interface are you plugging into?

@5kdaking334

5 ай бұрын

@@theglobalzrecordingproject good to know. I got a scarlet audio interface. I just do general music recording. I got a 40 dollar Amazon mic that does me pretty well. I just got studio monitors and an interface for Christmas so I don’t mind upgrading the mic as well.

Holy smokes. Came here to see microphone comparison and fell in love with your singing. Incredible.

Not really a commenter but I came for a mic comparison for podcasting purposes for my son, wasn't watching the video, but when you started singing 😳 my man, incredible sounding vocal!

Nice comparison. I ended up getting several USB microphones before realising that only one could be used at a time. And obviously a USB microphone really needs a computer to use it. XLR microphones can be used with other kit (plugged into a Zoom or Tascam recorder, or into a mixing desk or even a powered PA speaker for example) and if you want to record singing and guitar at the same time (or a duo or whatever else) then having multiple microphones makes a difference. Another point is that different microphones are good for different things, a fantastic microphone for recording the kick drum may not be the same one you'd use for a piccolo. A great microphone for a choir may not be the same as the one for a single male (or female) voice. It's one of the reasons that many recording engineers use two different microphones on a guitar cabinet (usually a Shure SM57 and a ribbon microphone) and then mix the signals to get the best sound. So a great podcasting microphone isn't necessarily the best instrument for recording your trumpet solo ... And you've really made it clear here, thanks!

@justsammir

Жыл бұрын

Well usb mic can work directly to a smartphone

@makingmusiconline2309

Жыл бұрын

@@justsammir I've not tried it, but it's not surprising as smartphones are basically small tablet computers with a phone app.

@Zeromaus

Жыл бұрын

You definitely can use multiple USB mics at a time with something like VoiceMeeter

@makingmusiconline2309

Жыл бұрын

@@Zeromaus Thank you! I'd heard of it, but assumed it mixed them all to a stereo signal and that was all that I could then feed into Cubase/Reaper etc. but I now see it can output up to 8 ASIO channels, which is plenty. Again, many thanks

@Zeromaus

Жыл бұрын

​@@makingmusiconline2309 Happy to help! Best tool I've had in years

Came here looking for mics. Damn, your voice is fantastic. My wife and daughter loved it too. Great job!

@EdwardSmithMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻

I found your videos looking for an easy budget mic but I'm subscribing for your voice

man everything aside, I just really can't help but notice how much of an AMAZING singer you are

@EdwardSmithMusic

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

I heard somewhere that regardless of the hardware you use; if you have the talent, you will still shine. btw, great voice my man!

@EdwardSmithMusic

7 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

The Shure MV51 is probably the best USB mic I've ever seen/used, bought it when it came out, and nobody talks about it. Highly recommend

i got here trying to find out if i got a suiting microphone for recording vocals, but i got an amazing performance on top of it. absolutely beautiful voice! thank you!

Very informative and well produced. I'm trying to UP my game for recording my intros and voice-overs.

@EdwardSmithMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!! All the best 👌🏻

@deathisnotwhatseems

11 ай бұрын

@@EdwardSmithMusichow can I learn to sing if your not reading this no worries!;

the best part of the video. Listening to him singing like an angel, gosh loved it!!

@EdwardSmithMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻

I came here for the review but your voice is just ... amazing.

@EdwardSmithMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻

bro I clicked on this video to learn something and got left in awe when u started singing

@EdwardSmithMusic

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

woah.. you’re amazing with your vocals 🤩

Your singing was beautiful!

Thank you very much 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

To be honest, I closed my eyes entire time while playing this video twice and I didn't notice any differences at all

amazing voice bro!!

@EdwardSmithMusic

8 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton!

Your voice is awesome in the microphone! I love it!

man, you have an amazing voice and that's me saying this (= very rare to say compliments like this)

@EdwardSmithMusic

10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

When you started singing James Blunt's song, I forgot I was supposed to be listening to the microphones (I couldn't tell the difference if I'm honest), but I didn't expect you to sound so much like James. That threw me off. 😂 Nice one!

I own the usb2020+ and did a vocal comparison test with the XLR that I borrowed from a friend. NO DIFFERENCES IN SOUND AT ALL.

@dekafmusic

Жыл бұрын

That’s nice tho, I just ordered one now. My fear is latency tho Especially cuz my last mic gave me that, but I’ll also kinda blame that on pc specs

@dekafmusic

Жыл бұрын

UPDATE: it actually had no latency, that’s when recording into the playlist directly, but recording with Edison does give latency

@maylin1986

Жыл бұрын

​@dekaf5983 wow, good troubleshooting..... * 0 * Is Edison a software or a brand of microphone? 🤔

@TeRey09

Жыл бұрын

@@maylin1986 Edison is a recording/editing plugin within FL Studio

@santiagogomez1854

Жыл бұрын

saw a comparison some time ago between the usb version and the xlr one, the diference was almost imperceptible, I really needed to focus to tell and even then at least for me the convenience and easyness to pack and travel with is a must for me, also the durability of it, any other mic I don't think it would resist some hits in the box when I travel, this is an all metal body tested for many years as one of the most durable mics there is.

Your vdo and sound quality is so good. What is the camera and sound system do you use?

Nice vocals bro, came for the mic but thoroughly impressed by the vocals.

@EdwardSmithMusic

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 🙏🏻

Do you have a long version of this song ?? I loved it :) I like the USB-X and XLR, unfortunately not the money for all the stuff beside with an XLR so I will go for the USB-X for recording songs & playing games. Even tho XLR is better for vocals but I don't have much money right now! I hope it's still gonna be good that I go with the USB-X

@cktang_

Жыл бұрын

The song is called bonfire heart by James blunt

I wish you could make a full cover on this song, your voice is amazing 🥵

@m007mm

Жыл бұрын

which song is it?

Relaxing video and very important subject

@EdwardSmithMusic

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Seeing this comparison, though there is a distinct difference when played back to back like that, it makes me realize that I wouldn't realistically be able to tell if someone was using a USB mic for vocals. At least, not with how good they've gotten lately. At the same time, listening to this comparison as a music producer, I can tell the USB mic's vocals are a bit more... Fragile. Though that lower quality would be fine on its own, any sort of heavy processing would only make those blemishes even worse where the xlr mic would still sound just fine. Reguardless it really is just a case of knowing your needs, your use cases, and your budget.

@maylin1986

Жыл бұрын

Speaking of uses. Just curious your opinion. If someone wanted to do voice-over and ASMR, would it be best to get 2 seperate microphones for 2 differing subjects? Or world it all be dependent on getting enough experience to make 1 microphone work?

Great vocals!

Awesome vid, man. I lve the way you sang at the end I just forget to watch which mic you were testeing . Whats the name of the song? BTW What do you mean by record video audio? Like filmmaking or like takjnghead vids for youtube or what? I´m an actor so I sing too. I was just thinking to buy me the 2020 xlr but I want to start game streaming and making youtube vids too so I´m confised now =( which one you recommend me in the long term to do all of the above?

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏻, However, there are some high-end USB microphones that can offer sound quality comparable to entry-level XLR microphones. It's important to note that the sound quality of any microphone will depend on many factors beyond just its type of connection, such as its frequency response, polar pattern, and sensitivity.

Here's my breakdown of achieving easy and good recordings: 50% Good room setup (turn off AC/fridge/heater. Get blankets or a foam shield.) 40% Preparation of script (have confidence and fluidity behind what is said. Pacing is more important than one would think.) 10% Decent mic. I can record directly into an iphone using a wired headset and get better audio than folks that incorrectly use a $3000 mic.

@DE3P_Beats

Жыл бұрын

well, no, you can't get better audio because phone mics have shit consistency and are just bad in general compared to any large diaphragm mics. "Better" audio beyond specs and logic is just subjective. Plus, modern plugins help a ton with careless room setup if there's static noise.

@TheAndreso_

Жыл бұрын

@@DE3P_Beats I think that saying "I could use an AT2020+ USB that costs 120$ with a correctly prepared ambient and good mixing and sound better than folks that incorrectly use a 3000$ mic" would have been more realistic, because that's true. Using a 3000$ mic on a reverby place, with your fan at your side, the dog, and at a kilometer far from the mic is gonna make you sound pretty much worse than if a cheaper USB one on better conditions, but not than on a iPhone, phone mics are pretty bad for recording

nice singing bro!

Great voice!

Your voice is amazing 👏

@EdwardSmithMusic

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

I can hear the difference of both USB microphones. XLR sounds more natural, you can hear more little details at your voice.

They both sound rly good, and I think the average listener could hear either/or and not notice any real flaws. Not even I would really care. XLR was definitely better, though! Cool video.

your voice is Incredible

dude, i would like to do a cover with you, nice voice! epic

Hi! I wanna know, is the AT2020 USB+ a better choice than a Behringer C1 + Uphoria UM2 overall? In terms of noise and trustness on Windows 10, I can't decide for one of them, there's a lot of criticism on Behringer C1, and I see that you've reviewed both of them on the channel and also the UM2

Wow you are a great singer!

XRL gives some kinda "really opened" voice from you, but I can not hear this voice from USB micrafon, the best content ever bro👍

i cant understand what you are saying when you sing but dayummm, you sound so good

@EdwardSmithMusic

2 ай бұрын

Haha... I'll take that! 🤣

usb mics generally simply have a worse digital converter and amplifier than an audio interface for a xlr mic and you cannot upgrade them without ditching the mic, you also cannot add some additional hardware effects too

Your voice absolutely good ❤❤❤

Sooo where do we download the full version of you singing this song because that was incredible.

@EdwardSmithMusic

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don't have a full version, but thank you so much for the kind comment!

after watching this video I've come to the conclusion that its my voice that's been fking up my tracks, thanks!

@truthwinseverytime8805

Жыл бұрын

🤣

came here looking to make my screams sound better. left here crying after that beautiful song. ive been using a usb mic. just learned about interfaced and i think i know i need an xlr mic. thank you so much for making this video

Altyd interessant om na jou kanaal te kyk... Is jy in SA, VSA of erens anders? Groetnis

at2020 was my first xlr and I used it for everything from vocals, to horn sections and drum overheads in a two mic setup even! Really is affordable pro stuff.

That was a great video. Acapella showed the difference

@EdwardSmithMusic

4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@Toad2Dope

4 ай бұрын

@@EdwardSmithMusic I was enthralled by it and it really helped me. Great video again. Does rhe XLR come woth the mic clip or is that a separate purchase other then the stand? I can't find where rhe clip would be and rhe stand says clip sold separately

That's a very cute pop filter, never seen anything like it...

Very talented

@EdwardSmithMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🙏🏻

Damn great voice !

best microphone... or phones that I have came from an unbranded semi-pro wireless audio setup from a goodwill. Luckily, it had swappable mic ends for lapelle, handheld, or head mounted use, which means 3 spares. Honestly absurdly nice quality considering the kit was 5 bucks, and thats before the no-latency wireless option. Since the 3 mics are identical, just mounted in different ways, I could easily run them off a splitter to record from 3 points at once, or a stereo separator to get 2 channels - passive cables only.

XLR sounds better to me. Now I'm curious about how some popular XLRs (recording mics) would compare to a popular live vocal mike such as an SM58 in a recording situation. I'm thinking about recording my 4-man acapella group. Rather than record each vocalist separately I'm considering using 4 SM58s and recording it all at the same time (with some space between each vocalist).

@cadenguizar8360

Жыл бұрын

if live/vocal only is the vibe you're going for, using a room mic would work better. a live recording sounds best for a capella, if you wanted to do effects, then doing it individually would work the best

@nazeifazizi1427

Жыл бұрын

you have two options. 1. buy a condenser microphone to record your vocalist in individual sessions. the reason is because, condenser microphones are sensitive to detail if that is your concern. 2. your option is alright as well, buying 2 to 4 dynamic microphones to record all your vocalist in one room can be a nice option. though, you could definitely find cheaper alternatives than the SM58 if budget is an issue.

@Etsa

Жыл бұрын

Samson 2qu is pretty good!

@nyaanekonya

Жыл бұрын

beyonce used sm57 as her studio mic iirc large diaphragm condenser mics just suit more people anyway neither sm59 nor sm57 are usb, don't use usb mics

@haydenwayne637

6 ай бұрын

​@@Etsa yes but also quite noisy over usb. I have two of them and their usb noise levels are different too.

Good video! XLR sounds better to my ears!

u have nice sound dude- if u had option now between kali 5 in and yamaha hs7 which one u choose for mix and mastering

Which interface did you use with the xlr one? Great video love your content (:

@EdwardSmithMusic

Жыл бұрын

I used an Audient iD4 - amzn.to/3SyB6Gs

@davidhervai5032

Жыл бұрын

@@EdwardSmithMusic Thanks for your response. I also use that one for my music, it’s a decent one for this test.

Came looking for info on mics but found you!!! Love the voice and found your music. A cover of this song would be lovely!

I'm listening on studio monitors and the XLR sounds way better / crispier to me but that's not to say the USB mic sounded bad

@Skyw4lkerki

Жыл бұрын

true the usb just sounds like a drier signal than xlr

I think the usb-mic sounds more pure, but the XLR-mic more balanced.

I was thinking about getting the at2020 usbx for my home studio, you think it would preform good?

Can I just say absolutely beautiful singing 🥂

Thank you for the excellent Demo! The USB version to me sounded more compressed, and with some clipping and scintillation that I've heard with other USB microphones, in your case could it be that the XLR microphone recording was using 24-bit and a higher sampling rate than the USB microphone?

both sounded great to me, cant tell which is which. Loved the vocals, whats the name of the song btw?

Best listened with earbuds/headphones. I can tell the USB ones sound a little "farther away" but the XLR one sounds closer as if he is standing next to u. Best way I can describe it. Tho, Industry standard or not, I can tell it won't matter what u select unless ur recording with multiple instruments at same time, cuz even with the USB (has more latency tho), there r plenty of audio effects u can use to get the sound pretty close to an XLR. But XLR does sound fuller n has the least amount of latency which means u can use even more audio effects than possible without worrying about too high of latency in the end... so it's no wonder why XLR is the Industry standard

thank you because i’am having trouble getting my micphoneing on the iPad to record

Thanks for Bonfire Hearts by James blunt!

holy FUK i did not expect dreamy vocals out of a mic review lol 👍

@EdwardSmithMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻

You sing awesome. Enough said.

What a great voice! wow

Great singing.

You should make blind test for us as when info is displayed I had some impression that xls is a bit better but it might be just self suggestion.

Thanks for this tutorial! I'd like to ask you if you have any Audio Interface rather than you mentioned because I've noted it is expensive for me. Remember, I need to use it with at2020 XLR. Thanks again!

@TheAndreso_

Жыл бұрын

I would recommend you the Behringer Uphoria UMC22, or in the lower end, UM2

you sing so beautiful, awesome voice

What a voice! 😮😀

For USB mic, will you try Apogee HypeMic. For AT I am worrying about it’s AD/DA part. If you don’t mind, please try the Apogee one🙇🏻‍♂️