I love these comparisons. Keep up the great work. Looking in the comments of many of your videos, I find it kind of funny how some people really try to bash the SM7B. NEWSFLASH: the SM7B is an industry standard for a reason....it just works. There's nothing special about it, but it's not hyped in any particular frequency range, has good noise rejection, can handle high SPL, and takes eq well (and so does the RE20 for that matter). Shure and EV know that, which is why you don't see them lowering their prices on these models. There are plenty of mics out there, both less and more expensive, that will get the user perfectly good recordings, but with some mics you may have to do a little more legwork on the back end. The SM7B is no-frills and just doesn't require much, if anything, to make a good and natural sounding recording. I get it, some people have the hipster mentality, and want to go against the grain just for the sake of going against the grain, but if you're just looking for something that works, you can't go wrong with the SM7B or RE20. Professionals use these tools for a good reason, they don't have time to waste trying to figure out whether something will give them a usable recording. Just set up the mic, hit record and you'll reasonably know what result you're going to get. By no means are they the end-all be-all, but there have been millions of perfectly good recordings made with the SM7B and RE20 over the years, and many more will be made in the future. You can get a feature-rich mic with bells and whistles, and if it works for you, that's great. Or you can just get one of the "swiss army knives" of mics like the SM7B or RE20 that will work whether you're a podcaster, musician, VO artist, streamer, etc. and get on with creating your content. On another note, for those who continue to wonder why they may not be getting the results they're after, treating the acoustics of your recording space will make just as big, if not bigger difference in the quality of a recording than the mic.
Oh man, I've been watching these videos for years and years and I've always been happy with my current microphone and just happy to watch the content for the content... but this is the first time you've reviewed a microphone where I genuinely want to replace mine. I love the sound of the PreSonus way more than I thought I would. It sounds like how I EQ my microphone already.
Hey Mike! Great review as always👍 Super helpful. I was wondering if you’ve ever done a video on proper mic technique. If not, would you consider doing one? Thank you for all your work😊
Very helpful thanks. I bought the PD-70 this week and thought maybe I should have gotten the SM7B but after listening to the comparisons, I made the right choice!
From not knowing anything about microphones, I'm really glad you explained the specifications with the graph and the circular graph. I've been looking at microphones lately and I was just confused about specifications until after seeing this video. Thanks for clearing some of that stuff up for us noobies!
I am thoroughly impressed with it performance! Throughout the video, I thought it was the better sounding of each pairing (perhaps due to the clarity?), even above the SM7B-well, until you engaged both the high pass filter and the mid-range boost, at which point they sounding almost identical. I was watching this on my tv, as opposed to my pc and wearing headphones, so I may be missing the finer details there (and my tv’s sound is terrible). I’ll have to watch this video again on my pc to make sure, but so far you’ve made a good case for it’s sound quality vs. the cost.
Booth (Mike!), I currently use an AT2035 for my voiceovers (YT videos) and my plosives are quite bad. Would you recommend anything in particular? Maybe I try and slap an sm7b big puff on it? I never know the difference between those and say the metal pop filters.. thank you!
This one should be easily solved: Place the microphone maybe 30 degrees off to the side or up or down (but obviously rotated so it's still facing your mouth). Total expense: zero! (I happened to be watching a documentary on ABBA the other day and noticed how the studio had placed a side address condenser hanging upside down slightly above the singer's head with a corresponding tilt. Makes sense from a dust perspective if nothing else.) If you hold your hand in front of your mouth and make some p-p-p-plosives, you can actually feel over how narrow an angle the air is being moved to a noteworthy degree. I am mainly (ab)using a windscreen (the round dual layer "pantyhose" variety with gooseneck) to gently prop up my occasionally saggy mic stand on the desk these days. ;)
The PD 70 is an extremely impressive microphone. Contrary to most dynamic microphones, it sounds very present and clear. It doesn't sound as boomy and muffled as most dynamic broadcast microphones. I find it far more pleasant than the Rode Procaster used by many. The Samson Q9U sounds too dull and lacking in detail to me, it just sounds cheap. From my own experience I can say that the PD 70 requires less gain than the Procaster & SM7B. Exciting review as always.
PD70 sounds cheap to me compared to the Q9u, with its very hyped upper range. The funny part is you can engage the Q9u's switches and sound more cheap like the PD70, but the samson still sounds better to me in that config.
the PD70 seems like it would need a de-esser. I think it sounded better with the SM7B windscreen. But, as always, you make every microphone sound great.
Remember folks, he hardly had any eq or processing on the PD-70 so I am pretty impressed. Also a plus was the extra Foam filter for the SM7B will fit perfectly on the PD-70. Personally not only great for added Implosives but if you own multiple of these mics the extra filters would be great from a Hygiene (smell, spit, bacteria) perspective if you have Podcast or radio guests. You could just take the Filters off and spray clean them. Trust me this is a huge selling point! Great demo and great mic.. looking into these when I get my new setup!
Hi, Mike! I commented this before, but i was wondering if you would do a review of the Audio Technica AT8035 Shotgun mic and see if its good for voice over? I currently have my eyes on it for my next upgrade
Thanks for this fantastic review! How do you choose which mic you're hearing in your headphones? Both mixed or one in each ear? I guess I've got average ears (and no training), so with most other reviewers' reviews I don't hear much of a difference between the different mics. However, in this I could clearly make out the difference between them. In my uneducated opinion, the PD-70 sounded pretty good for spoken word applications (video calls are my primary interest). Any idea how it compares to the Zoom ZDM-1 (which is ~ $30-40 cheaper)?
Hey Mike, awesome videos. Thank you. Really appreciate them. I’m wondering if you could help me. I’ve got a TLM103 which i run through a DBX 286s and love it. I’ve been doing a little corporate video content / training calls and looking for a mic that will give good pickup for voice out of shot. I don’t have a studio setup, so there is some background noise. Any recommendations?
Last summer based on reviews on this channel, I decided to go with the Sennheiser 416 for my in home studio I converted a closet into. I really like the sound of the mic, however, I'm getting a lot of mouth noise in my recordings (something I never had an issue with in professional studios). I've been experimenting with placement (but my space is tight), filters, and processor settings and nothing has really eliminated it. I'm thinking now, maybe I should try a different mic. Any recommendations that may solve my particular problem? The Sennheiser was a ton of money, so I'd like to go for something sub $500 this go around.
I have to say that volume of the video is a bit low. Otherwise a very nice comparison. I'm probably not gonna replace my sm7b because it's been great for literally every situation possible with tweaks and plugins but still nice to know differences between other mics and how does it fate with the sm7b
In my experience, and in your video here, the PD-70 sounds like the SM7b when the 7b has the high pass on and the mid/high boost on, which is where I always have the switches set on the Shure anyway. I prefer not having the switches- I’ve had switches get intermittent with oxides before and it’s one more setting to have to worry about during a session.
QUESTION!! (SO glad you did this video today--I'm SUCH a fan, Mike...and just starting out doing my own audiobooks).... Would this be a good option to do audiobook narration in my house, where I cannot get perfect silence...and use it with my Evo 8?? I have been trying to do this with my Rode NT1-A and I'm about to put my head through a wall---because it picks up E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G. ...and I need as much held as possible in eliminating sound. Oh, and I have a very deep voice.
Hey Mike! I noticed you said the big puff fits the PD-70. What was your opinion on the smaller windscreen from the SM7B (40 mm) on the PD-70 (60 mm)? I know it's about 3/4 of an inch difference so it might not fit or would be a pretty snug fit. I'm looking at a place in the Netherlands that makes colorful SM7B windscreens but I'd want it for the Presonus LOL.
Thank you 🧡. Is an interface Audient id4 is good for PD-70? Does it need a cloudlifter with a calm manner of speaking? I am looking for a dynamic mic for teaching students.
Considering the price, I found Presonus really well-balanced, maybe a bit bright for some voices, but hey! 130 $! Don't expect the full sound of Sm7b! Nice job presonus and booth junkie
Mike, how does this mic differ from a Shure SM58 cardioid type of mic? So far, I've used mine for singing, but is the sound quality the same as a dynamic mic such as this or the SM7B?
Listening with Austrian Audio Hi-X55 phones through an RME ADI-2 DAC: PD-70 sounds good to my ears. Would make a very good “B” microphone to SM7B. Sound is neutral, not boxy/colored like the Q9U. Little less mid-low end than the Lewitt MTP 550, a considerably more air/presence as well. Microphonics from handling seem a little closer to annoying than acceptable. Compared to SM7B, it sounds overall a little thinner, a little more grainy. Overall, I give a thumbs up.
Not so much, based on the published spec. The datasheet shows 1.6 dB/Pa and that's about -55.9 dBV/Pa, or about the same a the common SM58. All dynamic preamp designers will certainly ensure it supports the SM-58, at least. Compared to the SM7B at only 1.12 mV/Pa, or -59.0 dBV/Pa, the PD-70 has a 3.1 dB sensitivity advantage.
The PD-70 sounds without a very thin body I don't like it, maybe for some applications in particular it is useful, I liked the sound of the Lewitt MTP550 Dm, Shure SM58, and the Mover HV-M5 better. The other microphones are very expensive, for us mortals. The Q9U connected by usb sounds better, I have heard it in other reviews.
Does it really matter that you have a DT 770 Pro 250 Ohm (closed back) OVER the DT 990 Pro 250 Ohm (open back) for VoiceOver recording? I've watched other vids saying that using an open back headset transfers sound to the mic, but since I'm using my pre-adjusted DBX 286s > 215s > 166xs > Cloudlifter CL-1 > MOTU M2 > MacPro, I don't hear any transference of sound from my open back headset to my Shure SM7B mic AT ALL. What do you think about that? I look forward to your input. Thank you.
I use 990s. You'll get some bleed unless you are listening at a very low volume in the headphones. It's best to track with closed backs so you don't have to worry. You don't need high quality closed backs to track, since the quality doesn't matter if its just for your to hear yourself. If you already own 990s, I'd recommend you look into $50 closed backs just for tracking.
@@joseonate111 thanks, I already own the 990s but they’re 600 Ohm (they’re open back as well), and they draw quite a bit of power and the USB interface (or really should I say), any USB interface (even though it’s going to draw some sound), is going to pull a lot of power from those type of interfaces. so it will work, it just won’t sound the best. So far for my own tests and the compression that I’m using with all the other equipment nothing feeds into that microphone at all when it comes to background noise. That’s the reason why I was asking. Also, I keep things at a very low enough tone where doesn’t bleed out into the mic. I was just desiring to get other people’s feedback and I appreciate what you shared, again thank you.
I have a urgent question They are removing the charging ports from tbe iphones, which means ill no longer be able to connect an external mic. Do you have any recomendations for bluetooth mics, or how to make the mics i have send audio via bluetooth to my phone?
It's a good mic for voice overs. Specially with a deep voice like yours. Most "cheap" mics boost those frequencies to make it sound "better". For musicians I wouldn't put this infront of a guitar cab or overheads. Those frequencies would be piercing.
Anyone have a good suggestion for a good mic that can deal with loud bass singing for youtube videos/covers (and podcasting if possible, although I can use my Logitech Pro X for podcasting) My voice is lower than Booth Junkie. I sound like Worf from Star Trek TNG lol. My budget is about $300 CAN Thanks in advance!
I recently purchased the PD 70 for my vodcast studio. It sounds great. Matches my voice well. I tend to plosive so am considering the bigger foam screen of the SM7B to add to it.
thank you for this video, podcastage's review was really biased for the shure sm7b, his opinion doesnt make sense and instead he recommends the podmic which is 100 times worse than every microphone on the planet
The PD-70 sweeps everything except the SM7B, in my opinion. The PD-70 is the best for the price, and an incredible microphone. But sometimes the tone is too bright and a bit harsh. The SM7B, which I do think beats it, does sound a little bit muffled and more bassy, but it has a softer tone. I do think the PD-70 is better than the SM7B, with it being half the price, but definitely not performance wise.
I am unclear why you would compare ‘stage’ design microphones v. ‘broadcast’ design. If the technology is similar, but the design use is different; what is the ‘difference’ in choosing one over the other, while they are differently designed? In other words; if the focus is voice over, why would the comparison include a ‘stage’ designed microphone?
Outside of a different look they fulfil the exact same function - optimised for picking up voices, while rejecting background noise. Many radio stations use handheld microphones in their studios - the Neumann KMS 104/105 at the BBC for example, or the Beyerdynamic M201 (instrument microphone) for decades before it. The RE-20 originally was a microphone made for recording brass instruments, before it was used as the standard broadcast microphone for US radio. There is no reason to assign microphones to some niche. They record sound, they don’t care what type of sound. They might or might not work for voice - stage mics certainly do, just like “broadcast” microphones.
Sm57 mate, don't forget about it! It lacks the foam shield, improving the high end - and you can still use it as a hammer, lol. Look for the 2nd hand unidyne iii - precursor to the 57 made in USofA
@@WantedHerocom I think the PD-70 sounds good, but I changed tabs on my browser when he switched to testing it along side the sm58 and I heard it and I was like "woah that sounds really good" so I switched back to the tab with this video to make sure it was actually the sm58 I was hearing.
@@JonathanDano thanks for the heads up---and I just now ordered the sm58. My crazy situation is that no matter where I go I have sound I can't control--so I'm striving to record my very first audiobook, but all the mics I have pic up too much background--even when I'm recording in the middle of the night. Have a Rode podcaster (not good), a kind popular CZcamsr bought me a Rode NT1-A because he wants my audiobooks...and I also have 2 Audio-Technica ATR2100's, which so far do the best in my environment, but still too loud on BG noise. As a longtime podcaster, I'm used to just dealing with the noise and not worrying about it--so doing an audiobook has been SO frustrating -- trying my best to get the clean sound. So we'll see with the sm58 now... Thanks again for the input!! - Jaime
@@WantedHerocom you may have already heard this advice before but try putting blankets over you and the mic when you record. Helps a bit. If it's fan noise from your computer, see if you can move the of further away. The blankets help with room echo
The samson sound IMPRESIVELY BAD!! Sounds like you're recording it underwater! The PD70 sounds great tho! almost indistinguishable from the SM7b especially if you do some EQ work
SM7B should not be used for Podcasters or anything that is a QUIET source. As someone who records bands, this mic was only used on screamers, guitars, bass, drums, etc. It's an overpriced, low-gain version of the SM58, which you can basically get the same sound from. PD-70 will give a better out of box experience without needing a Cloudlifter or massive preamp. While it still requires gain, it's reachable with almost any preamp.
Boy l hate the SM-7b! SO OVERRATED! The PD-70 sounds quite similar to the SM-7b (with both cut and peak engaged), but still manages to have better (more extended/open) treble than the Shure. In comparison the sibilance captured by the SM-7b sounds low-pass filtered, and simultaneously harsh. I'm curious how the output levels compare. Does the PD-70 need the gain maxed out like the SM-7b?
I think its a big NO from my side to the PD70, its thin, sibilant, no body, just shine, no5ing much in there, i think i will take the 58 over it anyday!
Is it just me, or does this PD-70 sound GREAT???
PD-70 sounds to me like how a lot of Shure SM7B owners eq their SM7Bs to avoid sounding too dark/veiled/cloudy/dull in the highs.
interesting
I have a Shure SM7B, and I can't use it without an engaged high-pass filter on the back side of the mic.
Mike, I wish all content creators were as honest and up-front about receiving "free" gear for review. Thanks for always doing such a great job.
I love these comparisons. Keep up the great work. Looking in the comments of many of your videos, I find it kind of funny how some people really try to bash the SM7B. NEWSFLASH: the SM7B is an industry standard for a reason....it just works. There's nothing special about it, but it's not hyped in any particular frequency range, has good noise rejection, can handle high SPL, and takes eq well (and so does the RE20 for that matter). Shure and EV know that, which is why you don't see them lowering their prices on these models. There are plenty of mics out there, both less and more expensive, that will get the user perfectly good recordings, but with some mics you may have to do a little more legwork on the back end. The SM7B is no-frills and just doesn't require much, if anything, to make a good and natural sounding recording. I get it, some people have the hipster mentality, and want to go against the grain just for the sake of going against the grain, but if you're just looking for something that works, you can't go wrong with the SM7B or RE20. Professionals use these tools for a good reason, they don't have time to waste trying to figure out whether something will give them a usable recording. Just set up the mic, hit record and you'll reasonably know what result you're going to get. By no means are they the end-all be-all, but there have been millions of perfectly good recordings made with the SM7B and RE20 over the years, and many more will be made in the future. You can get a feature-rich mic with bells and whistles, and if it works for you, that's great. Or you can just get one of the "swiss army knives" of mics like the SM7B or RE20 that will work whether you're a podcaster, musician, VO artist, streamer, etc. and get on with creating your content. On another note, for those who continue to wonder why they may not be getting the results they're after, treating the acoustics of your recording space will make just as big, if not bigger difference in the quality of a recording than the mic.
Big fan of the raw sound from the RE-20 overall. I didn't like the sibilance in the PD-70. As always, amazing tests
I think this mic shines best when worked quite close, and off-axis, to cut down on that sibilance.
I think the Procaster is better than RE-20
Every new microphones slogan these days “The REAL replacement for the Shure SM7b”
Lots of mics are better than the SM 7b, but the looks of the SMB beats up the competition, as it´s percieved by podcasters as an industry standard.
@Ronan Canning You are right. Ja JA JA. I meant Podcaster!!! I edited my comment.
Neumann U87 ~)
Any decent mic is a replacement for the SM7B, that thing is no good. AND 400 dollars somehow.
Oooo this mics sounds better than I expected. Another well done video. Always a pleasure to watch.
Oh man, I've been watching these videos for years and years and I've always been happy with my current microphone and just happy to watch the content for the content... but this is the first time you've reviewed a microphone where I genuinely want to replace mine. I love the sound of the PreSonus way more than I thought I would. It sounds like how I EQ my microphone already.
Hey Mike! Great review as always👍 Super helpful.
I was wondering if you’ve ever done a video on proper mic technique. If not, would you consider doing one? Thank you for all your work😊
Really appreciate you breaking down all the info to explain it for microphone dummies. Helps understand everything better. 👌 Thank you.
Very helpful thanks. I bought the PD-70 this week and thought maybe I should have gotten the SM7B but after listening to the comparisons, I made the right choice!
From not knowing anything about microphones, I'm really glad you explained the specifications with the graph and the circular graph. I've been looking at microphones lately and I was just confused about specifications until after seeing this video. Thanks for clearing some of that stuff up for us noobies!
I am thoroughly impressed with it performance! Throughout the video, I thought it was the better sounding of each pairing (perhaps due to the clarity?), even above the SM7B-well, until you engaged both the high pass filter and the mid-range boost, at which point they sounding almost identical.
I was watching this on my tv, as opposed to my pc and wearing headphones, so I may be missing the finer details there (and my tv’s sound is terrible). I’ll have to watch this video again on my pc to make sure, but so far you’ve made a good case for it’s sound quality vs. the cost.
Oh wow, the PD 70's proximity effect is surprisingly pleasant. That's very handy.
Booth (Mike!), I currently use an AT2035 for my voiceovers (YT videos) and my plosives are quite bad. Would you recommend anything in particular? Maybe I try and slap an sm7b big puff on it? I never know the difference between those and say the metal pop filters.. thank you!
This one should be easily solved: Place the microphone maybe 30 degrees off to the side or up or down (but obviously rotated so it's still facing your mouth). Total expense: zero! (I happened to be watching a documentary on ABBA the other day and noticed how the studio had placed a side address condenser hanging upside down slightly above the singer's head with a corresponding tilt. Makes sense from a dust perspective if nothing else.)
If you hold your hand in front of your mouth and make some p-p-p-plosives, you can actually feel over how narrow an angle the air is being moved to a noteworthy degree.
I am mainly (ab)using a windscreen (the round dual layer "pantyhose" variety with gooseneck) to gently prop up my occasionally saggy mic stand on the desk these days. ;)
@@PileOfEmptyTapes I'll give this a shot - thank you!
The PD 70 is an extremely impressive microphone. Contrary to most dynamic microphones, it sounds very present and clear. It doesn't sound as boomy and muffled as most dynamic broadcast microphones. I find it far more pleasant than the Rode Procaster used by many. The Samson Q9U sounds too dull and lacking in detail to me, it just sounds cheap. From my own experience I can say that the PD 70 requires less gain than the Procaster & SM7B. Exciting review as always.
What kind of audio interface do you use with?
@@ithacapro DBX 286s
PD70 sounds cheap to me compared to the Q9u, with its very hyped upper range. The funny part is you can engage the Q9u's switches and sound more cheap like the PD70, but the samson still sounds better to me in that config.
@@jamesrobertbardo5183 Really? I always thought the Q9U sounded muddy and a bit muffled.
@@AtillatheFun are you using the supplied wind screen?
Thanks for the great review. Getting my PD-70 tomorrow as a second mic. My condenser mic will be used when I'm in a quieter situation.
Pleasantly surprised for this mic, has a touch more presence than I like, but probably easily EQ'd out.
the PD70 seems like it would need a de-esser. I think it sounded better with the SM7B windscreen. But, as always, you make every microphone sound great.
Remember folks, he hardly had any eq or processing on the PD-70 so I am pretty impressed. Also a plus was the extra Foam filter for the SM7B will fit perfectly on the PD-70. Personally not only great for added Implosives but if you own multiple of these mics the extra filters would be great from a Hygiene (smell, spit, bacteria) perspective if you have Podcast or radio guests. You could just take the Filters off and spray clean them. Trust me this is a huge selling point! Great demo and great mic.. looking into these when I get my new setup!
Your videos are so professional and useful, thanks a lot
Hi, Mike! I commented this before, but i was wondering if you would do a review of the Audio Technica AT8035 Shotgun mic and see if its good for voice over? I currently have my eyes on it for my next upgrade
Thanks for this fantastic review! How do you choose which mic you're hearing in your headphones? Both mixed or one in each ear?
I guess I've got average ears (and no training), so with most other reviewers' reviews I don't hear much of a difference between the different mics. However, in this I could clearly make out the difference between them. In my uneducated opinion, the PD-70 sounded pretty good for spoken word applications (video calls are my primary interest). Any idea how it compares to the Zoom ZDM-1 (which is ~ $30-40 cheaper)?
It does sound like it lacks a lot of the presence in the low end of the Shure. I wonder if it can be "fixed" with an EQ
16:23 That sounded trippy, lol.
I own this microphone for about 3 months now and I had to eq it quite a bit to make it sound good on my voice, but now I really like it!
@Spackler I just used the eq and the conpressor on my Behringer mixer. I booosted the low frequencies and took Out some Mid frequencies.
Hey Mike, awesome videos. Thank you. Really appreciate them. I’m wondering if you could help me. I’ve got a TLM103 which i run through a DBX 286s and love it. I’ve been doing a little corporate video content / training calls and looking for a mic that will give good pickup for voice out of shot. I don’t have a studio setup, so there is some background noise. Any recommendations?
Last summer based on reviews on this channel, I decided to go with the Sennheiser 416 for my in home studio I converted a closet into. I really like the sound of the mic, however, I'm getting a lot of mouth noise in my recordings (something I never had an issue with in professional studios). I've been experimenting with placement (but my space is tight), filters, and processor settings and nothing has really eliminated it. I'm thinking now, maybe I should try a different mic. Any recommendations that may solve my particular problem? The Sennheiser was a ton of money, so I'd like to go for something sub $500 this go around.
Do you need a Fethead or Cloudlifter for the PD-70
I wish you'd do like a review of the Sennheiser 441 sometime........
I have to say that volume of the video is a bit low. Otherwise a very nice comparison. I'm probably not gonna replace my sm7b because it's been great for literally every situation possible with tweaks and plugins but still nice to know differences between other mics and how does it fate with the sm7b
Any chance you could provide your thoughts on the sennheiser MK8? 😬
In my experience, and in your video here, the PD-70 sounds like the SM7b when the 7b has the high pass on and the mid/high boost on, which is where I always have the switches set on the Shure anyway. I prefer not having the switches- I’ve had switches get intermittent with oxides before and it’s one more setting to have to worry about during a session.
QUESTION!! (SO glad you did this video today--I'm SUCH a fan, Mike...and just starting out doing my own audiobooks).... Would this be a good option to do audiobook narration in my house, where I cannot get perfect silence...and use it with my Evo 8??
I have been trying to do this with my Rode NT1-A and I'm about to put my head through a wall---because it picks up E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G.
...and I need as much held as possible in eliminating sound.
Oh, and I have a very deep voice.
Hey Mike! I noticed you said the big puff fits the PD-70. What was your opinion on the smaller windscreen from the SM7B (40 mm) on the PD-70 (60 mm)? I know it's about 3/4 of an inch difference so it might not fit or would be a pretty snug fit. I'm looking at a place in the Netherlands that makes colorful SM7B windscreens but I'd want it for the Presonus LOL.
PLEASE Comparison between shure mv7x vs Presonus PD70
Thank you 🧡. Is an interface Audient id4 is good for PD-70? Does it need a cloudlifter with a calm manner of speaking? I am looking for a dynamic mic for teaching students.
Considering the price, I found Presonus really well-balanced, maybe a bit bright for some voices, but hey! 130 $! Don't expect the full sound of Sm7b!
Nice job presonus and booth junkie
Mike, how does this mic differ from a Shure SM58 cardioid type of mic? So far, I've used mine for singing, but is the sound quality the same as a dynamic mic such as this or the SM7B?
Do you still feel the same about the stellar x2 , U87 comparison?
Always love you videos. But is it just me or the audio output is low.
I have to increase my volume alot compared to other videos.
It's low.
Most of Mikes video are at -8/13db (Right click any video on YT and click stats for nerds for detailed information on a video)
I’d like to attach a mute switch to most of the people I know. Is such a thing available? Size small, please.
Sounds great to me. At Thomann‘s this mike also gets top class ratings - from mostly musicians I guess.
Great mic! That Samson doesn't even get close to it. Tho, I would say presonus seems to be a little more sibilant than it should, de esser required.
I just purchased the PD-70 and M-Audio Air 192|6. Would I still need a cloudlifter for this?
Which one is better for Voiceover? Condenser or dynamic?
I'll send you a Polsen RM-800 if you want to try it out. I'm really curious about the results.
Is this mic worth it for just playing games with your friends because i might get this mic but i dont stream or record videos
Was hoping i'd see the q2u pop up at some point
Well, you just sold me on buying the Presonus PD-70 over the Shure SM7B at right around the 20:15-20:30 mark. Also, sub'd.
Which is best for professionally poetry recording?
Listening with Austrian Audio Hi-X55 phones through an RME ADI-2 DAC:
PD-70 sounds good to my ears. Would make a very good “B” microphone to SM7B. Sound is neutral, not boxy/colored like the Q9U. Little less mid-low end than the Lewitt MTP 550, a considerably more air/presence as well. Microphonics from handling seem a little closer to annoying than acceptable. Compared to SM7B, it sounds overall a little thinner, a little more grainy.
Overall, I give a thumbs up.
Q9U sounds like you're being smothered with a pillow, lol. All the others sound good in their own ways. RE-20 is the best :)
Yes, doesn’t it!
Yeah... I didn't like that at all. Very boxy.
+1
Interestingly, to me that PD-70 sounds the best of all of them, aside from the SM-7B with high-pass filter on. That Q9U sounds absolutely rubbish.
13:03 The Matrix has you Mike ;)
Sounds good enough for pro hip hop recording. Truly musthave for budget studio!
This one sounds great!
This mic sounds nice... is it gain hungry?... require a cloudlifter? Thanks for the great reviews.
Not so much, based on the published spec. The datasheet shows 1.6 dB/Pa and that's about -55.9 dBV/Pa, or about the same a the common SM58. All dynamic preamp designers will certainly ensure it supports the SM-58, at least. Compared to the SM7B at only 1.12 mV/Pa, or -59.0 dBV/Pa, the PD-70 has a 3.1 dB sensitivity advantage.
@@antilogism great insight! Thanks!
Doesn't need a cloud lifter. With a good audio interface with the gain all they way up.
Appreciate the video BJ
Hi guys! Someone who bought the Presonus audio pack, with the Presonus Pd-70, the audio interface and the DAW?
The PD-70 sounds without a very thin body I don't like it, maybe for some applications in particular it is useful, I liked the sound of the Lewitt MTP550 Dm, Shure SM58, and the Mover HV-M5 better. The other microphones are very expensive, for us mortals. The Q9U connected by usb sounds better, I have heard it in other reviews.
Does it really matter that you have a DT 770 Pro 250 Ohm (closed back) OVER the DT 990 Pro 250 Ohm (open back) for VoiceOver recording? I've watched other vids saying that using an open back headset transfers sound to the mic, but since I'm using my pre-adjusted DBX 286s > 215s > 166xs > Cloudlifter CL-1 > MOTU M2 > MacPro, I don't hear any transference of sound from my open back headset to my Shure SM7B mic AT ALL. What do you think about that? I look forward to your input. Thank you.
I use 990s. You'll get some bleed unless you are listening at a very low volume in the headphones. It's best to track with closed backs so you don't have to worry. You don't need high quality closed backs to track, since the quality doesn't matter if its just for your to hear yourself. If you already own 990s, I'd recommend you look into $50 closed backs just for tracking.
@@joseonate111 thanks, I already own the 990s but they’re 600 Ohm (they’re open back as well), and they draw quite a bit of power and the USB interface (or really should I say), any USB interface (even though it’s going to draw some sound), is going to pull a lot of power from those type of interfaces. so it will work, it just won’t sound the best. So far for my own tests and the compression that I’m using with all the other equipment nothing feeds into that microphone at all when it comes to background noise. That’s the reason why I was asking. Also, I keep things at a very low enough tone where doesn’t bleed out into the mic. I was just desiring to get other people’s feedback and I appreciate what you shared, again thank you.
dunno you guys, but i like more the sound of the presounus than the SM7B
it held up with all other mics compared to imo.
Good video, fantastic voice
The lewitt and pd-70 sound almost identical.
MTP 550 and PD70 sound very similar!
So this is why I bought and use PD70. All the others have more bass and sound muddy.
I have a urgent question
They are removing the charging ports from tbe iphones, which means ill no longer be able to connect an external mic.
Do you have any recomendations for bluetooth mics, or how to make the mics i have send audio via bluetooth to my phone?
This is mire like a mv7 sounding!
I definitely prefer that price point over the Shure SM7B…
Does the PD70 need phantom power?
No. It's a dynamic
It's a good mic for voice overs. Specially with a deep voice like yours. Most "cheap" mics boost those frequencies to make it sound "better". For musicians I wouldn't put this infront of a guitar cab or overheads. Those frequencies would be piercing.
Anyone have a good suggestion for a good mic that can deal with loud bass singing for youtube videos/covers (and podcasting if possible, although I can use my Logitech Pro X for podcasting) My voice is lower than Booth Junkie. I sound like Worf from Star Trek TNG lol. My budget is about $300 CAN
Thanks in advance!
Sennheiser E935 or sE Electronics V7X (with a pop filter)
PD 70 has a nice neutral tone others are very base heavy on your voice
Not a fan of the pd70. Thanks for the review.
All of these mics are trying to copy the 7B's looks and I really don't know what to feel about that
I recently purchased the PD 70 for my vodcast studio. It sounds great. Matches my voice well. I tend to plosive so am considering the bigger foam screen of the SM7B to add to it.
thank you for this video, podcastage's review was really biased for the shure sm7b, his opinion doesnt make sense and instead he recommends the podmic which is 100 times worse than every microphone on the planet
The RE20 and SM7B sounded the best to my ears.
That's why they are relatively expensive
The PD-70 sweeps everything except the SM7B, in my opinion. The PD-70 is the best for the price, and an incredible microphone. But sometimes the tone is too bright and a bit harsh. The SM7B, which I do think beats it, does sound a little bit muffled and more bassy, but it has a softer tone. I do think the PD-70 is better than the SM7B, with it being half the price, but definitely not performance wise.
EQ fixes that problem entirely anyway, so you can save 270 bucks and treat your space a bit with the cash saved.
I am unclear why you would compare ‘stage’ design microphones v. ‘broadcast’ design. If the technology is similar, but the design use is different; what is the ‘difference’ in choosing one over the other, while they are differently designed?
In other words; if the focus is voice over, why would the comparison include a ‘stage’ designed microphone?
Outside of a different look they fulfil the exact same function - optimised for picking up voices, while rejecting background noise. Many radio stations use handheld microphones in their studios - the Neumann KMS 104/105 at the BBC for example, or the Beyerdynamic M201 (instrument microphone) for decades before it. The RE-20 originally was a microphone made for recording brass instruments, before it was used as the standard broadcast microphone for US radio. There is no reason to assign microphones to some niche. They record sound, they don’t care what type of sound. They might or might not work for voice - stage mics certainly do, just like “broadcast” microphones.
I was thinking about buying this mic, but maybe I'll get the sm58 instead
Why the sm58? Curious...
Sm57 mate, don't forget about it! It lacks the foam shield, improving the high end - and you can still use it as a hammer, lol. Look for the 2nd hand unidyne iii - precursor to the 57 made in USofA
@@WantedHerocom I think the PD-70 sounds good, but I changed tabs on my browser when he switched to testing it along side the sm58 and I heard it and I was like "woah that sounds really good" so I switched back to the tab with this video to make sure it was actually the sm58 I was hearing.
@@JonathanDano thanks for the heads up---and I just now ordered the sm58.
My crazy situation is that no matter where I go I have sound I can't control--so I'm striving to record my very first audiobook, but all the mics I have pic up too much background--even when I'm recording in the middle of the night.
Have a Rode podcaster (not good), a kind popular CZcamsr bought me a Rode NT1-A because he wants my audiobooks...and I also have 2 Audio-Technica ATR2100's, which so far do the best in my environment, but still too loud on BG noise.
As a longtime podcaster, I'm used to just dealing with the noise and not worrying about it--so doing an audiobook has been SO frustrating -- trying my best to get the clean sound.
So we'll see with the sm58 now...
Thanks again for the input!!
- Jaime
@@WantedHerocom you may have already heard this advice before but try putting blankets over you and the mic when you record. Helps a bit. If it's fan noise from your computer, see if you can move the of further away. The blankets help with room echo
The samson sound IMPRESIVELY BAD!! Sounds like you're recording it underwater! The PD70 sounds great tho! almost indistinguishable from the SM7b especially if you do some EQ work
For the price this mic is insane...
SM7B crushed it. Good for the price, though.
If you like muddy then yes it destroys it
Poor PD-70. It has no chance beside the venerable RE-20.
SM7B should not be used for Podcasters or anything that is a QUIET source. As someone who records bands, this mic was only used on screamers, guitars, bass, drums, etc.
It's an overpriced, low-gain version of the SM58, which you can basically get the same sound from.
PD-70 will give a better out of box experience without needing a Cloudlifter or massive preamp. While it still requires gain, it's reachable with almost any preamp.
Boy l hate the SM-7b! SO OVERRATED!
The PD-70 sounds quite similar to the SM-7b (with both cut and peak engaged), but still manages to have better (more extended/open) treble than the Shure. In comparison the sibilance captured by the SM-7b sounds low-pass filtered, and simultaneously harsh.
I'm curious how the output levels compare. Does the PD-70 need the gain maxed out like the SM-7b?
The PD 70 is not so quiet compared to the SM7B.
I think its a big NO from my side to the PD70, its thin, sibilant, no body, just shine, no5ing much in there, i think i will take the 58 over it anyday!
This video is too quiet. 🙁
Confirmed. I just checked against one of his videos from 4 years ago (Prepping a File to an Engineer's specs) and this one is about 7 dB down.
I hate the sound of SM7B. I know I'm probably the only one.
Your not only one & completely agree
PD 70 sounds mediocre. nothing exciting about it. The Samson sounds like an old cheap Radio Shack microphone.
Don't even want to know the price. Never heard a mic so boring and unnatural.