Blue Yeti v Blue Yeti Pro USB Microphone Head To Head Comparison

Blue Yeti v Blue Yeti Pro USB Microphone Head To Head Comparison Blue Yeti v Blue Yeti Pro USB Microphone Head To Head Comparison. What is the difference? Watch the video, then listen to the raw, unedited recordings and compare all the features at http://bit.ly/1QV7MC8 Follow these links to quickly find these microphones in your local Amazon site Blue Yeti Silver Edition http://geni.us/30dW Blue Yeti Pro http://geni.us/PEG So the Blue Yeti Mic and the Blue Yeti Pro both look pretty much identical. But one is twice the price of the other! Why? Well let’s start with the similarities between these two HUGELY popular USB Microphones. Both the Blue Yeti Mic and the Yeti Pro physically look the same. They are both large diaphragm condenser microphones, both with a frequency response of 20Hz – 20kHz. They both have a choice of 4 different pickup patterns: cardioid; bidirectional; omnidirectional; and stereo. This makes these microphones very versatile. You can use in a whole variety of recording situations from from solo work (in cardioid mode) to recording a conference or ensemble (in omni mode). From recording a duet or interview (in bi-directional mode) to recording a stereo signal. Both these microphones have a headphone socket with volume control, which means that as well as being fantastically versatile recording microphones, you can direct monitor and so create voiceovers etc with zero latency. Both USB mics have a physical gain control for the built in pre-amp, so you adjust the recording volume on the mic, and can adjust the settings depending on the recording situation. Finally, these distinctive looking microphones come on a solid stand, so you can vary the angle of the mic. You can also have the option of fitting them to a standard mic stand. The microphones are solid and heavy so you will need a heavy duty stand to do this. So the mics look the same and have similar features. So WHAT is the difference? Well there are two major features. The first is the recording resolution. The standard Blue Yeti records at a resolution of 16-bit 48kHz which is CD quality. However the Blue Yeti Pro can record at up to a resolution of 24-bit, 192kHz. This is a staggering difference! You can hear uncompressed recordings of both the microphones on this web page so you can compare the difference: http://bit.ly/1QV7MC8 The second key difference is the Yeti Pro can also be used as a standalone microphone, with stereo XLR output. So it is not JUST a USB microphone. This makes it hugely versatile and much less restrictive. You can connect it through a mixer and record or amplify without any need to use a computer. So these two reasons explain that with the Blue Yeti Pro you can record at a professional recording resolution and use the microphone as an analog as well as USB mic. So if you have the budget, then the Blue Yeti Pro is a great all-in-one purchase. But do make sure you compare it with all the mics I have tested, as it is the most expensive one I tried out. And if you want to know what any of these technical terms means, then do have a read of my article on microphone types and specs. http://bit.ly/21NET6g I hope you find this series of videos and my web resources help you choose USB microphone for your home recording studio. Do post in the comments below which of the mics you like the best! Visit our web site for helpful guides, hints tips and more on setting up your home recording studio: http://bit.ly/1JBIEQ3 Check out the Music Repo Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicRepoCom Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicrepo Connect with us on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1CkZGCu Find us on Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1eysFrn

Rode NT-USB v Audio-Technica AT2020 USB PLUS Pro USB Mic Head To Head

Rode NT-USB v Audio-Technica AT2020 USB PLUS Pro USB Mic Head To Head Rode NT-USB v Audio-Technica AT2020 USB PLUS Pro USB Microphone Head To Head. Which is best? Watch the video, to see and hear the difference, then listen to the raw, unedited recordings and compare all the features at http://bit.ly/1QV7MC8 Follow these links to quickly find the microphones on your local Amazon site Rode NT-USB http://geni.us/2h1g Audio Technica AT2020USB+ http://geni.us/3C2i Hopefully this will help if you are trying to choose between these hugely popular pro quality USB microphones and decide which one is the best for you. The Rode NT-USB and the Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ are very similar in appearance, price and spec. The are both side addressed condenser USB microphones with cardioid pickup pattern. They both record at more or less the same resolution: 16-bit, 44.1 kHz though Audio-Technica can also record at 48kHz. They both have a headphone output with volume control. This feature means they are both excellent if you want to direct monitor what you are recording, with zero latency. This is essential if you want to created voiceovers or vocal tracks. Both these microphones also possess a monitor-mix fader so you can choose how much of the mic you hear, and how much of your computer signal. They both come in the box with a tripod desktop stand, and you can also attach either of them to a standard mic stand if you prefer. They even both come with a zip-up storage pouch and they are both black. So those are the similarities, what about the differences? Well the Rode NT-USB is a larger microphone, and it comes with a pop filter you can attach to the desktop stand. Then the Rode has knobs you can turn to adjust headphone volume and mix whereas the Audio-Technica microphone has dials instead. So what do they sound like? Well if you watch the video you will hear the difference. These are raw recordings with no post production at all. I have made the recordings in a normal home recording studio setting with some basic acoustic treatment on the walls. Hopefully this will help you decide which one you like best if you are struggling to choose between the two. You can also visit my web site where I have road tested all the most popular USB microphones and uploaded uncompressed audio files so that you can take a closer listen http://bit.ly/1QV7MC8 And if you are struggling to understand some of the technical terms, then these are all explained in my article on microphone types and specs which you can find here: http://bit.ly/21NET6g Iope this video and my web resources help you to choose the best professional grade USB microphone for you. Post in the comments below which of the mics you like the best. I found it difficult to choose between the two, but in the end I prefer the Audio-Technica because it is a bit neater and more portable – I do a lot of recording on the go. Visit our web site for helpful guides, hints tips and more on setting up your home recording studio: http://bit.ly/1JBIEQ3 Check out the Music Repo Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicRepoCom Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicrepo Connect with us on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1CkZGCu Find us on Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1eysFrn

Blue Snowball iCE v Samson Meteor USB Microphone Head To Head

Blue Snowball iCE v Samson Meteor USB Microphone Head To Head Blue Snowball iCE v Samson Meteor USB Microphone Head To Head. Which one is best? Watch the video, see and hear the differences between them, then listen to the raw, unedited recordings and compare all the features at http://bit.ly/1QV7MC8 Follow these links to quickly find these microphones in your local Amazon site Samson Meteor Mic http://geni.us/LLv Blue Snowball iCE http://geni.us/2Vb7 This is the third video in my series of head to head comparisons of the most popular USB microphones on the market. In this one I compare two of the most striking and funkiest looking contenders: The Blue Snowball iCE Microphone and the Samson Meteor Mic. These two microphones are similarly priced condenser microphones, but very different looking mics, both are unconventional in appearance. The Blue Snowball and the Samson Meteor Mic are both huge sellers, and althought they look different they have lots of similarities Both are large diaphragm condenser mics, and both have a cardioid pickup pattern. This means they are directional and record from only one side of the microphone, rejecting sound from the side and rear, making them a good choice for a home recording studio situation. They have a similar recording resolution of 16-bit 44.1kHz (the Meteor Mic can also record at 48kHz), they both have a stated frequency response of 20Hz-20kHz, and each microphone has a built in desktop stand. But what about the differences? As you watch the video you can hear the difference between the two, and I also point out the key features of each. The Samson Meteor USB Mic boasts one of the largest condenser diaphragms (25mm) of any USB microphone available for superior recording quality. It also has a headphone port which is extremely useful for direct monitoring, and will give you zero latency when you are recording voiceovers. The legs fold in to the mic to make it a very neat, self-contained, portable microphone, though you can also attach it easily to a standard microphone stand if you wish. The Blue Snowball iCE is an almost iconic design, there is no other microphone quite like it, and it is also a self-contained unit, though perhaps not quite as neat and petite as the Meteor. It does not have any headphone port, so is just a recording microphone. The question is which sounds best? In my opinion the Snowball has the better recording quality, but the Meteor is better featured with the headphone port. So which one do you prefer? Do comment below. If you want to know what any of the technical terms I have used mean, then you might want to look at this page where I have explained in detail about microphone types and specs: http://bit.ly/21NET6g I hope this video and my web resources help you to choose the ideal USB microphone for you. The Meteor or the Snowball would certainly look very handsome in any home recording studio. Visit our web site for helpful guides, hints tips and more on setting up your home recording studio: http://bit.ly/1JBIEQ3 Check out the Music Repo Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicRepoCom Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicrepo Connect with us on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1CkZGCu Find us on Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1eysFrn

Samson C01U Pro v CAD U37 v Behringer C-1U USB Microphone Head To Head

Samson C01U Pro v CAD U37 v Behringer C-1U USB Microphone Head To Head Samson C01U Pro v CAD U37 v Behringer C-1U USB Microphone Head To Head. Which is the best budget USB studio condenser microphone? Watch this video, see and hear the differences between them, then listen to the raw, unedited recordings and compare all the features at http://bit.ly/1QV7MC8 Follow these links to quickly find these microphones in your local Amazon site CAD U37 http://geni.us/1vMl Samson C01U Pro http://geni.us/1AM6 Behringer C-1U http://geni.us/3IyM Hopefully this will help if you are trying to choose between these popular budget priced USB mics and decide which one is the best. The Samson C01U Pro, the Behringer C-1U and the CAD Audio U37 are all similar looking large diaphragm USB studio condenser microphones. All three microphones are plug and play studio USB condenser microphones. They are all available at a similar price point, and all are hugely popular best selling microphones. So how do you choose which one to buy? The best way to decide is watch the video, then go and listen to the raw recordings of each mic, so you can directly compare them. I have uploaded full uncompressed recordings of each mic at http://bit.ly/1QV7MC8 To help you further, here is a rundown of each microphones key features: The Samson C01U Pro USB Microphone with Headphone Amp is the newest version of the Samson C01U which was introduced in 2005, and was world’s first USB microphone. The new improved pro version is less noisy than the original, and has a headphone port so you can now direct monitor (listen to yourself while recording without latency). The C01U Pro is a large diaphragm condenser mic with supercardioid pickup pattern which makes it ideal for a home studio as it only records sound from the front of the mic. It comes with a neat little tripod desktop stand with a swivel mount that can be connected to standard microphone stand too. It doesn’t come with any software but you can purchase for $3 noise reduction software with EQ etc via the Samson site. It has a recording resolution of 16-bit, 44.1/48kHz and a smooth, flat frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz. The C01U Pro is a plug and play microphone with a standard USB lead and is easy to set up and use straight from the box. The CAD Audio U37 USB Studio Condenser Mic is a large diaphragm condenser recording microphone with supercardioid pickup pattern so. It does not have a headphone output - you cannot direct monitor what you are recording. You have to listen to recording results on your existing computer speakers or via computer heaphone port. This might lead to some latency. It comes with a tripod desktop stand and has a recording resolution of 16 bit, 48kHz. It has a smooth extended frequency response of 20Hz - 20kHz. This microphone also has a -10dB Pad, and a roll off switch to reduce the proximity effect. It is a plug and play mic which connects directly to your computer via a mini USB lead. I found that the U37 very sensitive, it was necessary to turn the levels down so as not to get clipping, and I thought the recording quality was better with the -10dB pad switched on. Finally, the Behringer C-1U Studio Condenser Microphone is a large diaphragm condenser microphone with a standard cardioid pickup pattern. It is a recording microphone only, it has no headphone output. It does include podcasting/audio editing software in the box (Tracktion) plus there are ASIO drivers available for windows to help reduce latency when recording. This mic only comes with a swivel stand mount so you will need to purchase a stand. It has a ruler-flat frequency response from 40 Hz to 20 kHz and according to the Behringer site it can handle extreme dynamics, all the way up to 136 dB. It is easy to connect to any computer using the standard USB lead. I found the recording quality of the Behringer mic was good, but it was very quiet and I had to really turn up the levels and get close to the mic to get anything like a decent signal. If you want to know what any of the technical terms related to microphones mean, then you might want to look at this page where I have explained in detail what about microphone spec sheets and the jargon you might find here: http://bit.ly/21NET6g I hope this video and my web resources help you to choose the ideal budget mini USB microphone for you. Post in the comments below which of the mics you like the best! From my point of view I liked the Samson C01U Pro the best but all three are very popular and well reviewed, so let me know what you think! Visit our web site for helpful guides, hints tips and more on setting up your home recording studio: http://bit.ly/1JBIEQ3 Check out the Music Repo Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicRepoCom Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicrepo Connect with us on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1CkZGCu Find us on Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1eysFrn

Samson Go Mic v Blue Snowflake v Samson Meteorite Mini USB Mic Head To Head

Samson Go Mic v Blue Snowflake v Samson Meteorite Mini USB Mic Head To Head Samson Go Mic v Blue Snowflake v Samson Meteorite Mini USB Mic Head To Head. watch the video, to see and hear the differences between them, then listen to the raw, unedited recordings and compare all the features at http://bit.ly/1QV7MC8 Follow these links to quickly find these microphones in your local Amazon site Blue Snowflake http://geni.us/1QAq Samson Meteorite http://geni.us/2L6Y Samson Go Mic http://geni.us/3Bes Hopefully this will help if you are trying to choose between these popular mini USB mics and decide which one is the best. The Samson Go Mic, the Blue Snowflake and the Samson Meteorite are all cute little mics with their own sweet appeal. They are all plug and play USB condenser microphones. They each have a similar recording resolution of 16-bit, and either 44.1 kHz or 48kHz sampling rate, so all record at CD quality. They connect directly to your computer with mini USB lead, all are simple to use an lovely to look at. They all work on iPad (with USB connector kit) as well as mac and pc. So how do you choose which one to buy? Which of these is the best budget microphone? The best way to decide is watch the video, then go and listen to the raw recordings of each mic, so you can directly compare them. I have uploaded full uncompressed recordings of each mic at http://bit.ly/1QV7MC8 Here is a rundown of each microphones key features: The Blue Microphones Snowflake USB Microphone is a condenser mic with cardioid pickup pattern. It does not have any headphone output, it is purely a recording mic. It has a built-in adjustable stand,and has a recording resolution of 16-bit, 44.1kHz , plus a frequency response of 35Hz-20kHz . According to Blue Mics, the Snowflake has “the performance of the Snowball but in a more compact package". The Samson Meteorite USB Mic is a condenser microphone with a cardioid pickup pattern. It has no headphone output so is just a recording mic. It has a removable magnetic base, a recording resolution of 16-bit, and either 44.1/48kHz, plus a smooth, flat frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz. Finally, the Samson Go Mic is the veteran mini USB microphone. It is a long standing best seller. Why? Because it is very inexpensive and has lots of features. It is a condenser mic with a choice of pickup patterns and settings: cardioid, cardioid with a 10 dB pad, and omni. One of the key things that distinguishes this mini USB mic is it has a headphone port for direct monitoring. This makes it really good for creating video voiceovers, skyping and hangouts, and syncing your vocals over an audio track because you can listen to yourself while you record. It comes complete with a little zip case, and it folds up neatly into its own built in stand. You can also clip it to your laptop or iPad if you wish. It has a recording resolution of 16-bit, 44.1kHz and a smooth, flat frequency response of 20Hz–18kHz . If you want to know what any of these technical terms means, then you might want to look at this page where I have explained in detail what all the microphone specs mean: http://bit.ly/21NET6g Hope this video and my web resources help you to choose the ideal budget mini USB microphone for you. Post in the comments below which of the mics you like the best! Visit our web site for helpful guides, hints tips and more on setting up your home recording studio: http://bit.ly/1JBIEQ3 Check out the Music Repo Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicRepoCom Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicrepo Connect with us on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1CkZGCu Find us on Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1eysFrn

The Ultimate USB Microphone Head To Head Playlist: 12 Mics Compared in 5 Videos.

The Ultimate USB Microphone Head To Head Playlist: 12 Mics Compared in 5 Videos. The Ultimate USB Microphone Head To Head Playlist: 12 USB Mics Compared in 5 Videos. Choose the best USB recording for you. Watch the videos, then listen to the raw, unedited recordings and compare all the features at http://bit.ly/1QV7MlS... Follow these links to quickly find the microphones in your local Amazon site Blue Snowflake http://geni.us/1QAq Samson Meteorite http://geni.us/2L6Y Samson Go Mic http://geni.us/3Bes CAD U37 http://geni.us/1vMl Samson C01U Pro http://geni.us/1AM6 Behringer C-1U http://geni.us/3IyM Samson Meteor Mic http://geni.us/LLv Blue Snowball iCE http://geni.us/2Vb7 Rode NT-USB http://geni.us/2h1g Audio Technica AT2020USB+ http://geni.us/3C2i Blue Yeti Silver Edition http://geni.us/30dW Blue Yeti Pro http://geni.us/PEG If you want to choose the best USB microphone then the choice of recording microphones available can be overwhelming. There are good USB studio condenser microphones at every price point. In this series of videos I have tested the top selling USB microphones for home recording studios, compared their features, and made raw audio recordings of each one. So you can hear exactly what they all sound like out of the box, in a typical home recording studio situation. These product demonstrations have no fancy editing or effects. Hopefully this series of reviews and head to heads will help you to choose the best USB mic for your budget, and make sure it has the features you need. USB microphones are nearly all plug and play, very easy to set up and use out of the box. Most work on mac, pc and ipad – though some may require a powered USB hub to work on tablet. You can find out detailed product specs by following the Amazon links above, or if you want to see an overview of each mic, a list of things to look out for when choosing a usb microphone for your home studio, and listen to the audio recordings of each mic at their full recording resolution, then do visit http://bit.ly/1QV7MlS... Hope you find this playlist helpful! Visit our web site for more helpful guides, hints tips and more on setting up your home recording studio: http://bit.ly/1JBIEQ3 Improve your home recording! Check out and subscribe to the Music Repo Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicRep... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicrepo Connect with us on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1CkZGCu Find us on Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1eysFrn