Yes! XLR-quality USB mics exist. (sE Electronics Neom USB Review)

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00:00 Intro
01:13 Disclaimer
01:22 Unboxing
01:33 Stand
02:10 Mic
02:19 Thread
02:23 Mount
02:30 Cable
02:50 Weight and Build Quality
03:34 Initial Test
06:24 Trailer voice test?
06:50 Plosive Test
07:08 Sibilance Test
07:15 Distance Test
07:26 Polar Pattern Test
07:39 Shaver Test
07:50 Resonance Test
08:03 Instrument Test
08:12 Vocal Test
08:20 Table Tap Test
08:25 Keyboard Test
08:30 Background Noise Test
08:43 Low, Medium and High Voice Test
08:55 Headphone Amps Observations
09:35 Mic Comparisons
09:38 Maono DM30
09:50 Fifine K688
10:04 Shure SM7b
10:17 Neumann U87
10:43 Fifine A8
11:03 iPhone Test
11:18 Without Noise Cancellation
11:37 Osmo Pocket 3
11:41 Pro 1
12:32 Pro 2
12:45 Pro 3
12:59 Pro 4
13:15 Pro 5
13:36 Pro 6
13:48 Con 1
14:06 Con 2
14:28 Con 3
15:52 Recommendation
16:44 Recording at the Beach
17:13 Vertical Video
18:16 Overall

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[CursedAG]

I swear, multiple times I pause the video thinking that he has to be joking and he has it hooked up to an XLR
I was thinking about buying the AM8 when I get some money but no way hosay this is the one I wanna save my money up for
espically when I think about how processing is gonna make it sound even better in ableton
my god what a time to be alive for USB

[Clark-hjvz]

I'm using the Fifine AM8 and it's awesome. Not using it in XLR mode and doing a lot of voice overs that sound awesome, thanks to your review on it.

[SeattleShelby]

Logic Pro on iPad plus a couple one these does wonders. Make music anywhere.

[ClayAlanReview]

That sounds amazing for a USB mic!! I'm impressed man!!

[RenatoLousan]

Hi, Dave! I saw you had the Maono PD400X at the background at 05:48, how do you compare the sE Neom USB to the Maono? Do you think they are the same level or one is better than the other?

[tparty]

this mic sounds incredible for a usb mic, you also need to try the earthworks icon usb, another usb sounds mic that sounds amazing for being usb

[protowave]

actual useful tests start at 06:47 - everything before is mostly filler

[ionrage]

I do agree with not upgrading if you have a good USB microphone already, XLR for home recording is the route for people to grow.

But something like this is great if you want to create content even if you go on holiday, I know i bring my laptop with me usually and theres always a table.

[kyleandreiSiador]

I’m stuck with FDUCE SL40, Feelworld PM1, And AM8. Both of them are solid. The only downside of the FDUCE SL40 does not have a mounting plate like the Feelworld PM1 has. I’m not sure about AM8, it is popular in the market.

Can you recommend which one should I buy?

[arbiual]

God, now I have another mic to pick from. Still thinking about upgrading from the Blue Yeti to the Wave 3, but now I'll have to look into this one as well.

[kukysgod]

I'm just a starting content creator, I'll mostly be producing short form content and some mid length (10-15 minutes) content in the gym. I have bought the Hollyland Lark M2 for the gym/short format content. In the future I'll also probably be doing some voice overs/long length content, since I'm just starting out my budget is pretty tight. Any recommendation for the best USB mic money can buy for like 110$ max? Fifine K688 is 105$ and Fifine TAM8 (we do not have AM8 version) is 110$ in our country, are there any alternatives at this price (considering Fifine should be way cheaper than it is in Europe)? MAONO PD400X is around 150$ which is already a stretch for me when considering I'll also need to buy a mic arm.

[rockstar-ny]

pd400x or neom? be honest dave:) ps: i wanna do rap

[JMCovers]

Again, is there a lazada or shopee link to this????

[FadeLgazal]

My quadcast s died on me, could you recommend me an alternative that will last long and cost less than 100$. I just want it to be a usb type c mic with a good quality for streaming sometimes

[Frank_P]

Using the Fifine k688 usb and it sounds great, no need of XLR. Nothing a 3rd party app can't do to improve sound too. Sure the Neom sounds great out of the box, but 180$ US ? No thanks, ugly AF too. 60-70$ for the Fifine, good looking, light, USB and XLR option and sounds like the Sure SM7B. For the price, I think there's nothing better on a budget.

[aduibar]

And the spyware that comes with some gadgets? At the end of the day.