Mic Comparison: Condenser VS Dynamic in Untreated Room... with a surprise twist!

If you're just starting out recording VO at home, which kind of mic sounds better in a regular ol' untreated room? I pit the popular Røde NT1-A against the cheaper combo of a Shure SM57, covered with a Shure A81WS foam windscreen... but watch until the end for the big twist!!

[mvmmotovlogmusic]

Great advice. On point. You are providing a great service.
A friend of mine bought a $2k Mic only to record how bad his “acoustic” space sounds.

[Grogeous_Maximus]

Thank you. This video explains what I've been trying to google for two months now. So many videos and article talk about "the best mic", as if any expensive mic would work in any room.

[JoeCastellon]

That plot twist! 😱😱😱 Thanks for making this video!

[carrots]

Nice twist, and thanks for the video!

Just something to add, many SM57 clones (like the Pyle - I'm not sure about the stage right) don't include a transformer, which some say gives an extended low end and a less "pinched" high end, albeit with lower output. The biggest difference between the SM57 and the SM7b (other than the form factor) is a lack of a transformer in the SM7b. I tested the Pyle with the Shure and couldn't tell a huge difference other than a bit more high frequency response in the Pyle, which I take as a good thing!

There are tutorials online to mod your own SM57, or you could pay $140 for a Zen Pro modded "transformerless" SM57. I personally dig the Pyle, just don't use the included cable.

[wesleywheeler]

Hey! I own a 57 and looking to get a NT1a for voice work! this is a perfect comparison for me

[TrueShayari]

Sir

I am very tired of asking everyone. But I did not get the right advice from anyone. Some say to buy a dynamic mic, some say to buy a condenser mic. I want to record my poetry professionally at home. Please tell me a good mic and audio interface which gives me professional sound quality within my budget. My room is not Sound proof, My total budget is 350 dollars for audio interface, mic and headphones.

[dandruff]

When i was a teenager i purchased a clone Shure SM58 mic. I opened it up & it had pieces of glued iron on the inside of the mic body. The pieces of iron gave the mic some weight to it which gave the false impression of quality.

[rickgyoung-connection]

Awesome! Thank you. This was priceless in my journey of finding a mic. Ps the shure is the mic that has been used by presidents since it was created!!

[curvygirlinspired]

wow very cool tip at the end. I thought the sound was really smooth and was what I needed to find...and awesome to see you found a much cheaper version. I much appreciate this video ...I been looking for days for the best mic for an everyday room area and its been getting beyond overwhelming to understand the differences lol...so this helps me out so much ...especially a more affordable way just to try again so much ....gonna be looking to find these online. :)

[ChanHo_LeeSMM]

Omg! This video is so helpful!
And your voice also enornous too, so keep the great work!

[del]

I have a question. My buddies and I are running a podcast reviewing beer and video games. It's comical and occasionally our laughs get a little loud, would the Shure be a good way to go for helping prevent bleed over? We're kind of new to this and learning as we go. Thanks for any help and great video!

[hazemhemied]

thanks for the informative video,
I would recommend to also post some sources for the items in the video.

[HadjFilmz]

Is it good for short film dialogue room scenes with does it take away the tone room sound

[legaleaz]

David - very helpful videos and so professional. You deserve way more subscribers!!

[jjohnwords]

I prefer the shure clone. Obviously due to room rejection. In a fully treated room it would maybe be a different story

[ApexAshan]

How well does a room need to be treated? I have a small room with a bed and some audio foam and lots of stuff around the room like figures and stuff. Is that not enough? It sounds perfectly fine on my Blue Yeti but will it sound bad with the Rode NT1?

[samunerdrum]

Hey! Does the a81ws prevent breathing sound when really close to the nose? Thanks

[nmbr]

Helpful video. Thanks for sharing your insights.

[ZanyGeek]

Thanks for this dude..I wish I could steal your voice!!

[deolludhianvi]

Hi, I want to record my written poetry professionally. Suggest me a good audio interface and microphone. But my room is not sound proof. The sound from outside comes inside our room. If I use Audio Technica 2035 mic and Shuru SM 58, then what will be the difference between the two? And which audio interface would be better for ShureSM 58. In which there is no noise and the quality is also good at the time of recording.