Are BUDGET Microphones GOOD ENOUGH? - Blue Spark SL vs. Blue Kiwi Microphone

This video is a microphone comparison between the Blue Spark SL and Blue Kiwi.

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[wackomastermind]

I seriously love how short your videos are. No 10 minutes of BS. Just straight to the point. Amazing.

[TlouPheme]

I never knew how much I needed to see this comparison. Keep the videos coming Ed, love from South Africa.

[antihypebeast]

Good enough is never good enough, always experience a mic and upgrade whenever you can afford to. Me personally I purchase a new mic every 2-3 years. Never get complacent with any piece of studio equipment but don’t go broke trying to keep up with trends and hype.

[Darkpwng]

I'm wanting the shock mount specifically but I can't find it anywhere for my older kiwi. Awesome vid!

[TheRyanKellner]

Correction from the begging: the clip of Justin Bieber is using the Blue Bottle (6 grand). The Blue Kiwi is a solid mic though! I believe Charlie Puth said he recorded his whole first album on it

[MELOPSMUSIC]

I have the blue kiwi for a long time, with a 1073 preamp and it s really really great

[djash]

I love the Blue Spark because it gives an Analog feel old school type Hip Hop

[spencertatum]

I produce music like everyone else watching this video. The difference in sound quality is ministuel, but that very slight change in tone could easily be accounted for in DAW with some simple EQ and compression. Unless you're already making a nice amount of cash off your music, save your money. You're better off spending the extra cash on vocal VSTs.

[ferox]

It's so sad that Blue is no more. I've got a bunch of their mics. Love them.

[fluphybunny]

The choice of microphones now is amazing.
"budget" microphones sound amazing compared to decades ago.
There is still a reason why others cost 1000's and it isn't entirely the name (but you do pay for that).

[vannmensa]

Both microphones sounded great.
Listening with your eyes closed, you can hardly tell the difference
Dope content as usual

[kaislate]

I have a spark blackout edition like the one in the video. The build quality does NOT hold up. The wires inside are super thin and have connection issues. The little plastic tabs for the option on the front eventually degrade and break off. The good news is there is a red plastic pole underneath them that can still somewhat be used to move the switches. The top turns after the glue weakens as well and the XLR jack becomes loose. This is from normal studio use where it is barely moved. Degradation occurred simply from around 2 years of minimal use.

Bought a Rode podmic for 1/3 of the price and that thing has been rock solid and incredibly built.

Maybe a blue yeti dong mic is fine or it's companion snowballs, but the mid level blue mics I feel are a bit scammy. Better options for the price if you need an XLR mic.

[satyakisengupta]

Great Review ❤
And You Sing So Good!🔥

[Augustnow]

Great video yet again Edward! 😊

Also I’m about to purchase a Tlm 103 & a Apollo solo, what are your thoughts on me purchasing this setup?? Thanks:)

[Gabriel_Music]

Blue spark sl - had a compressed the sound a little bit, I've use it in video games with friends and you can get pretty good sound at this price point, but imao there is better mics at the same price from company Lewitt.

Blue kiwi - has a more clear sound to perfect vocal.
There is a lot microphone in the market that good enough like the kiwi such as AKG C414 powerfull horses series🥵, Souz 023❤, Warm Audio, Audio Technica, Auatian Audio OC 818, Sony C-100, Sennheiser MK8🎻 (don't forget about Neumann, like the U87).

But if you came to find the better one in all of them, you should take your eyes on the legendary Sony C800🤑.

[tephofficial]

As i saw in the most of your videos, you have a Rode NT1-A so i got myself one and im pleased🔥🔥

[NoobBAST]

Hey, Love the video & thank you so much for the information, I have the blue kiwi Mic, I am trying to look for a good mic arm that will hold it, I am scared of getting one that wont hold it, the one on your video is no longer available. Any recommendations that will be versatile but also doesn't break the pocket.

[JounMusic]

Great video as always! 🙌🏽
What’s your vocal chain here?

[kos.studio]

I really wanna know where you can buy that shock mount of the Kiwi???

[VIRTIASONIC]

@EdwardSmithMusic
I hate to disturb, but as far as body resonance,
Would you happen to have any input on how it handles vibrations or other contact?
It looked fairly hollow, but the enclosure and size within the microphone gives me a little hope that it shouldn't be too terrible, no?