sE Dynacaster DCM8 Professional Podcaster Review

If you’re stepping into the realms of more professional podcasting and you’re confused as to what microphone will work best for you, I’d like to introduce you to one you should be considering.

I know we see videos all day long with the famous Shure SM7B as the “go to” microphone to use for professional podcasters, but I’m going to go out on a limb here and say, I think there’s another player that should be in the ring. The sE Dynacaster DCM8.

sE is a family-owned business that was founded by Siwei Zo. He studied Composition at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, and became a successful conductor and composer. Visiting California on a scholarship, Siwei then found an opportunity to merge his musical knowledge with his love for design. He began building condenser microphones under his own brand name, “sE” which is a homage to the art of sound engineering. In just over 20 years of designing and building microphones, the brand has established itself as makers of precision tools for artists, by artists.

As a musician myself, this kind of “origin story” resonates with me, and I’ve been using sE microphones as a vocalist for over a decade, so I was eager to hear what they could do for podcasters.

GEAR WE USE HERE AT BAMBY MEDIA:
SE Dyncaster DCM8

Rode Boom Arm

XLR Cables

Sony ZV E10

Elgato Camlink

Aputure Amaran 200d LED Video Light

Aputure Light Box Mini

Pre-Amp/Mixers we recommend
Focusrite Clarett+

Rode Streamer X

Rodecaster Pro II

Rodecaster Pro Duo

BAMBY MEDIA LINKS:
Free Podcast Audit Service

PodCoach Service

CHAPTER MARKERS:

00:00 Introduction to the sE DCM8

01:01 sE DCM8 Aesthetics and Design

02:10 Exploring the Pop Filter Layers

04:45 sE DCM8 Positioning and Sound Quality

05:33 Sound Depth and Clarity

07:20 Microphone Settings and Adjustments

08:13 Microphone Performance On and Off Axis

09:58 sE DCM8 Sound Tests and Singing Demonstration

[ObscureMics]

Works really well with your voice. Great video

[airwolf]

Hi :) Nice video! What Mic EQ settings were set, when you recorded this video? I think your voice sounds really good with this mic.

[SoundMusicAus]

What can we say? The team here are in love - and the microphone is good, as well !

[gustavschnosel]

Can you do a mic battle between sE Dynacaster vs Podmic USB vs Shure MV7 vs Rode NT USB? You seem to own all of them and they are also similarly priced. Very good content by the way. Very helpful!

[akcesoriumpc]

i have this mic and i love it, also dynacaster works perfectly with your voice

[gustavschnosel]

is it much better than the podmic usb in your opinion or just a minor difference in sound quality?