End Address Mics! Rode Broadcaster vs Shure SM7b

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[Podcastage]

No Mike. Thank YOU for making the videos!

[Brosfight_]

I watched this video years ago, and im still coming back to it.
I used my Procaster for 4 years now, and today I ordered the Broadcaster.
Im soooo excited!

[MegaSimsie]

That broadcaster just sounds phenomenal.

[dukoo]

It is funny because this video made me decide years ago to go for that Broadcaster mic. Doing so much voiceover work with it now days for radio imaging, it is absolutely perfect.

[kempcease]

The reason the SM7B sounds muffled "like it has a veil over it" is because it does! That black foam windscreen (even the thinner one) is quite substantial and with it secured by the black ring at the base it significantly degrades the sound. Taking off the foam transforms the SM7B into a different mic, with noticeably better clarity and definition across the spectrum. More presence and air, and yes, a bit more sibilant, but overall a distinctly cleaner sound. Looks a little odd at first. Put a decent pop filter in front of a foamless SM7B and see what you think. - And a huge Thank You! for generously producing and sharing these videos. You are coaching and mentoring an enormous number of people who use voice in a diversity of personal and professional pursuits.

[mageprostudios]

Wow! In flat mode, just listening on my car speakers, the Rode impressed me. When all the switches on the SM7B were engaged, it sounded off. I cranked the speakers on the Sure and did hear some noise that wasn't evident in the Rode.

This has once again confirmed my decision that if I need a front address mic in the future, it will more than likely be an EV RE series or, now, a Rode Broadcaster.

Thanks Mike! Always a great educational video that saves tons of time and money.

[bowdenprod]

That Broadcaster is really impressive! I don't think I've ever heard one before, I'd totally consider getting one myself one day.

[SuperDerek]

Wow, sounds like that Broadcaster is better for your voice in just about every setting you compared. I really dig the sound of that one! :)

[AnasAlsayedStudio]

Mike, you're one of the best channels that I use as a reference to choose or decide, and I always refer my voice-over friends to see your videos when they ask me " which mic to buy" , respect

[henrikolsen]

10:12 "The Broadcaster" :) Nice proximity effect there.

[beardog]

Thanks Mike! I came here because l had a crappy USB mic. I learnt from you, bought my Rode mic and keep watching because you're a legend.

[tdcattech]

Nice comparison. As much as the SM7B has a solid reputation, I'm sat here with a decent pair of headphones on and the Rode is my preference. It may be a little more fatiguing to listen to over a long duration as it is a little bright but it really sounds sweet and rich. It suits your voice.

[smpiggystudio]

Yes, SM7B is more like sound in a can, and lack of presence, a little bit boost of mid-range in a not-so-good way(sound for me, haven't seen its freq. map). I am fan of both company, I have Shuer SM58 & Super55, also have RODE NT1 & NT2000 & M5 Pair, but IMO, for song & voice-over recording I choose RODE, for Live or other noise enviroment performing Shuer is the only option. I used to work at a traditional FM station(in China) several years ago, they used 4 RODE Broadcasters and a pair of Dynaudio LYD8 monitor, the sound just tight and punchy and powerful, so now I am considering for buy one(Broadcaster). and at last and the most important, this is a very good comparision, THANK YOU!

[jamesbaker]

We have Rode Broadcasters in our Radio Suites at the University for training Broadcast Radio Journalist. Great to learn the proximity effect is enhanced the closer you get. Great comparison review. Thank you.

[S.T.G.]

Great video, thank you. I ran through the comments and it seems to me that nobody mentioned that the indicator light can be switched on/off through two additional pins of the XLR connector of the Broadcaster. Broadcast consoles usually has this feature of controlling an on air lamp via dedicated contacts. When said additional pins of the XLR connector of the microphone is not used, the LED can simply indicate the presence of phantom power. Please note that muting a microphone on a mixer will not switch off the phantom power since even several seconds are required to polarize a condenser when the phantom power arrives and usually one does not have time to wait for the microphone to be ready when unmuted.

[javaman]

The Rode broadcaster is a great mic and has no gain issues. The presence or what I call sparkle in the top end is awesome and I do get up on my broadcaster as it produces a very rich sound with presence. The sm7b has always sounded dull and dark to me. Love to see you put the CAD 100s up against this rode broadcaster. My voice like yours always sounds better on a condenser mic. Much more articulate.

[GrantCrowell]

Think I’m gonna get myself a RODE Broadcaster. Should I get a RODE Procaster as well?

[radioprobromania]

Witch is the best for radio broadcasting ?

[konvictz]

Thank you. I will be buying a Rode Broadcaster for my main channel (not this one), I do youtube tuition and I really like the proximity effect on the broadcaster. Also in some countries the broadcaster is used in most radio stations.

[JohnTerhorstPhD]

My goodness your voice sounds GREAT on the Broadcaster.