Rode M1 Dynamic Mic Review / Test

Today I review a dynamic microphone from Rode, the M1. This seems to be a direct competitor to the Shure SM58, however, this mic has a slightly more pronounced high end that seems to get a tad harsh at times.

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00:00 - Intro / Price
00:21 - Setup for Testing
00:33 - What’s in the Box?
00:50 - Build Quality / Features
01:09 - Specifications
01:22 - Handling Noise Test
01:31 - Polar Pattern Test
01:39 - Keyboard Noise Test
01:48 - Distance Test
01:55 - Audio Test with Mic Activator
02:11 - Shure SM58 Audio Test / Comparison
02:21 - Music Test
02:41 - Thoughts / Pros & Cons
03:16 - Recommendation / Conclusion

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[rodemic]

But everyone keeps asking us for more stickers!....

[photorooster]

My Grand Kids love those stickers so I can't complain. This Mic seemed loud on the handling part of the test. So much great gear so little time! Thank you for the review.

[fayev]

Bro you only have 200k subscribers. I had to subscribe just because of that. channel is underrated.

[AidynNichi]

Bandrew, if you don't want your stickers, I'll take them off your hands hahaha love your reviews!

[thehauntedstream]

I initially got this mic to record songs a couple of years ago, but in the last couple of weeks, I’ve been using it plugged directly into the USB port of my laptop, I use audacity to add gain and increase dB. It’s been working pretty good for me lately for my podcast

[MaximumMindPower]

I like how you talk and present yourself in your videos, learning a lot from you. Btw Rode M1 sounds very good to me.

[shenmuefan]

When I was testing dynamic mics on my computer using XLR to 3.5mm, it worked for me. Plugged it in to the mic jack and was using Audacity to record. I was using a Dell from 2009. So far, all the dynamic mics I tested worked.

[reggiep]

When I heard 'dynamic mic' at 0:15 I went 'ooh dynamic!' and thought 'Why the hell did I do that for?' :-D

[alonl]

I love this mic. Good bass and nice harmonics/artifacts on the high mids when recording guitars.

[swoonraps]

Awesome review! I love the amount of effort you put into these(: keep up the good work.

[kallmekyler]

You need more subscribers, your channel is AWESOME!

[Простосказка-вп]

I am very like you videos, Podcastage! Make a comparison "Rode M1 vs Rode Procaster - it will be COOOOL!!!

[EdwardBerryy]

Very good review. I still can't see how your not famous yet hahahaha. Your getting pretty close though, being almost at 50k subs dude!!!!

[muchtentoft]

Complete noob here: Can I hook this directly up to my laptop to make recordings? Thanks

[JReilly]

I could own a thousand mics, but it would not stop me from tuning in to see what Bandrew's reaction to the sticker will be. They are becoming increasingly hilarious! Oh, and your mic/interface reviews continue to be the best on YouTube, by a longshot...but that almost goes without saying.

[jcfsounds]

Compared to the Sm58, I personally like the M1 simply because with a little EQ it sounds identical to the 58. For the same price you get a lifetime warranty. An sm58 will probably never fail, but if it did, you would be out a hundred bucks. I now run the m1 as my main live vocal mic.

[DragoFTWTM]

Amazing videos at their
Editor(Bandrew)

[nadavmor]

I feel like the a recommandation to get a condenser mic is been given to fast and to easily... I would go with the rule of thumb that almost any dynamic mic will sound better than any 10K condenser mic if the room / studio is left untreated acoustically

[NWGR]

Sounds good, but I agree with you in regards to the rode vx sm58.
The $100 mic market is already pretty crowded too.
That said, the lifetime warranty is nice to have.

[MontrealMusiciansExchange]

Hey Bro - thanks for the great review! Question: have you tried killing off the offending highs with the EQ? Seems like that might do it? Again, subscribed and waiting for your next piece of great advice. Rock on 🤘