Why I replaced my SM7B | my mic upgrade journey
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- Why am I replacing the SM7B with the Rode Videomic NTG? Check out the mics I upgraded to over the past year.
Sony A6700 - amzn.to/3SSbyHv
Sony ZVE-10 - amzn.to/486Ny7v
Neewer x12 Teleprompter _- amzn.to/3vTUbwE
Godox ML60 - amzn.to/3UrfWhM
Viltrox DC 550 Lite Monitor - amzn.to/48VGTyr
SM7B Mic - amzn.to/4boutAy
Rode Video Mic NTG - amzn.to/3w7OhrM
Rode Wireless GO II Mic - amzn.to/3SgDUJC
JJC RMT-P1BT Wireless Remote - amzn.to/3SuAjYI
PromptSmart - my.promptsmart.com?lmref=5vfIAA
Sony 50mm f1.8 = amzn.to/49pXElz
Viltrox 13mm f1.4 - amzn.to/49pXElz
Sony 70-200mm f4 macro G2 - amzn.to/40lskAE
Tamron 11-20mm f2.8 - amzn.to/3pnINWT
Synco D-1 Shotgun Mic - amzn.to/49Kfz6N - Jak na to + styl
I suggest a change to your CZcams Channel: "Old Guy, New Tech".
I like it!
Better !
Phillip you're awesome thank you for this breakdown. Saved me a chunk of change!
Thank you so much for watching and you kind comments
Great video and explanation for the switch!
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I’m glad it was helpful
Thank you Sir!! I love the sound of the NTG a lot and plain to buy it for my hybrid camera + computer for voiceover etc.
What camera are you shooting with?
Love the vid. Good luck on the channel!
Thank you for the kudos. It’s folks like you that make me want to get better and do more.
I am so glad I find this channel I hope to see many more
Thanks for the encouragement
Nice story; nice examples and nice background music too!
Thank you Allan For taking the time to make your kind comments.
Ese fondo es muy bonito
Phil, great content! My iPhone is my weapon. All of my videos on my channel are shot on iPhone. You have passion for what you do!! Keep making great and informative videos!
Just keep posting new videos!
Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging comments. Your words will drive me to be better
Enjoyed your video.
Suggestions: the background music is too loud, it’s distracting. Please either turn it down or off. Also, people don’t care what you want or need. Telling people to subscribe because you want to retire does not motivate most people. Instead, tell them about your value proposition, what you offer in your video that will benefit them.
You NTG mike sounds good, but the SM7B sounds so much better, there’s no comparison. The NTG might sound better if you can get it closer and still keep it out of frame. Also, turn off all high-pass filters, if they’re on, so you can get some bass. The NTG sounds kind of thin.
You are entertaining and well spoken. Your channel should do well. Good luck.
Thank you Michael so much for your valued input
Looved watching yoou!❤. Very informative video
keep the good work up, love from Egypt
You’re awesome man. Thanks for the encouragement.👍👍👍
I have this same mic and LOVE it, works great plugged into my PC for zoom calls, and works great on my camera for YT videos (different channel). Great review and video! The only thing I'd change to is the diety shotgun mic with built in wireless, now THAT is probably where rode is going next. Combining a wirelesspro system with a shotgun mic...
There’s always something new and better coming out. I actually made my rode video mic NTG wireless by using my road wireless go iI.
Great video! Subscribed. All the best and I'll be looking forward to your next upload!
I went on a similar journey with an array of microphones. Started with a USB Blue Snowball. Then ended up getting an Alesis 2 channel USB audio interface so I could use XLR microphones. Bought an MXL 770 Condenser mic. This worked for some time but eventually I discovered that the preamps in the Alesis meant it had a very cluttered noise floor. In my videos people would comment that there was a lot of hiss and the audio wasn't particularly clean. I don't make CZcams videos anymore but the technology of audio/video production has always fascinated me.
This year I bought a Rodecaster Pro II interface, an SM7B and a Podmic. The Pro II has extremely clean and powerful preamps and after testing both the SM7B and the Podmic, I ended up returning the SM7B. The Podmic works great for my application.
I'm relatively new to things like noise gates and compressors so I'm sure I'll have to work on how I have them applied to my microphone.
It’s a journey isn’t it? I have the Podmic and it is awesome. Glad you got something out of the video. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Thank you so much. I hope I don’t let you down.
I have the broadcaster pro. The pro two looks really great. Let me know how it works for you.
What a great mooded video! Great music with, lovely speech. You got a new subscriber!
That is so awesome. Thank you. That encourages me to get up another vide. Working on one about the Sony ZVE10
@@theoldvideoguy good to hear that! :)
Very helpful review .
That’s what I like to hear. Thanks
Thanks for the video - Greeting from Singapore.
Thanks you. I hope it helped. I would love to visit Singapore.
Great content! Subscribed!)
Thanks so much. I’m working on getting better at this
Stellar content. Instant Sub!
Thanks so much. I'll do my best to get more content up.
A great video. Thank you
You’re so very welcome. I’m glad it was helpful.
Hi Phil. After doing extensive overkill research on what mic to buy for my also very brand new channel, I went ahead and purchased the Rode Videomic NTG just yesterday. Today I thought I would continue to watch videos on CZcams about the Videomic to make me feel good about my decision and stumbled on to your video. First thing I noticed is that we choose the same music for our videos. Love that jazz! The most important part is that I assumed that when I got the mic I was just going to screw it on to my mini tripod with ease. Your video is the only one that pointed out that I need an adaptor to be able to mount this mic to my 1/4in tripod. Thank you for the heads up. I have subscribed to your channel and sent you a like. Well deserved since I most definitely learned something. By the way, We never get old, but the body does. :)
Thanks so much for your kind comments. It drives me to do more and get better. Most important is that you got something out of it. I’m looking at your channel. Very crisp video. What camera are you using? Trying to stay young at heart.
@@theoldvideoguy @The Old Video Guy I am using (or I should say, learning how to) the Sony a6100. I have been shooting at 1080P and then rendering in 4k for youtube but I am going to switch to shooting in 4k since the camera is able. I was trying to keep the file size down plus I am not sure how my computer will handle editing 4k files. I will find out next video I make. :) By the way. This is the first time I have posted to a channel.
@@baronleathercraft Great Camera. Consider shooting 24 fps. Hope you don't mind the questions. What lens are you using and What editing software are you using?
@@theoldvideoguy I use adobe premiere and I shoot at 50fps only because that is what the camera was set to. I do speed the video up in sections so maybe it is good that I do. The lens came stock with the camera. It says 3.5-5.6/16-50. I have very little idea what that means but it came on the camera. I need to learn all of that stuff. Thank you for the kind words. :)
@@baronleathercraft Shooting at 24 frames gives you a natural cinematic look. You can ramp up your speed no matter what you shoot at. If you shoot at 50 or 60 fps and put it on a 24 fps timeline, you will get slow motion.
Great speaking type i mean your sense of humor specially where you said no one send me any ... then ... shure even did not know i exist!
Thanks. You made me blush
I am in process of going from SM7B to VM NTG… how does YT know this? Anyhow glad your vid popped up! So far my SM7B does great job rejecting room echo… but just unboxed my VM NTG & oh boy can you hear the room echo 😫
I love both mics. The SM7B does such a great job with noise rejection. Mic placement and room treatment that’s the key my friend. Thanks for reaching out.
Love your content and personality. You earned a sub! Great video . Interesting that you would switch.
Still using the SM7B for voice over. Hope to get involved in podcast
Good fun great video cheers
Thanks so much. It's an honor to get a comment from a successful creator. Cheers back at ya
New subscriber. Keep it up!
Thanks so much. Glad you found some value in the video
I've been wondering whether I should buy Rode Go II or NTG. I guess NTG has got more to give. Thanks for the video!
I have both and each has its own application. The NTG is great as long as you can be close to the mic, otherwise you will want a wireless system. What’s your application? Thanks for watching
@@theoldvideoguy Vlogging! Thanks for letting me know. It gives me a better idea on which will best suit my needs.
Excelente vídeo.
Thanks so much
As an old guy but barely new to the platform… yes, you got me interested! Awesome video!
Thanks so much. I am thrilled that it helped you.
@@theoldvideoguy indeed, I have not invested a lot; however I started looking into wireless lab mic options cheaper than the rode or dji(too much $$$) 😂😂 but then I run into the GVM LM2 set and….wow! Some compromises but for the money, you should check them out! I would love to see your review on it! Not many on this device on YT
@@theoldvideoguy I am not a tech professional, but a fan of it, and self talked, but this set amazed me, and for less than $150.00 (I got it for $99.00 and change) it’s worth it! They even have internal recording!
I did a meh review in my channel, comparing with the least expensive Ulanzi J12, and to be honest, although no audiophile experience, when you are in the street, uffff you can hear them both nicely…. And I did my last video of the year without audio scrubbing or noise reduction on post!! Happy new year to you and your family! 😇🎉
Personally I chose the Sennheiser MKE-600 over the NTG both are great mics but I find the 600 easier to post process for a wider variety of voices. However I mostly record other people than myself. The Deity S-mic 2 is another good choice for many. If you feel the NTG is good fit for your voice then it's the perfect mic for you.
The SM7B is also a good mic but I find it way over priced for what you get. At $100 the SM57 provides a similar preformance. Worse yet the SM7B is more of a status symbol that many people want seen in their shot.
I prefer the mic not to be seen in most cases in which case a shorter shotgun or even a pencil condenser will serve you well. The bonus is a short shotgun does well in many outdoor situations. There are a few times when a longer shotgun is needed outdoors but they usually don't do well indoors.
Also it seems odd these are still called "short" now that we have the on camera shotgun mics like the Rode Video mic, the Deity D4, and many others like them.
Excellent critique. Thanks so much. I agree
Great video. Thanks……. Ive been wondering if a shotgun would be good for our streams. I have pod mics but there is always (nearly always) two of us in streams and I would live to not rely on lav mics and keeping everything charged. My only problem would be how wide the cone is and would it capture two people sat next to each other fine? I use a RCP to and was wondering if you use the USB port of use an adaptor and run it through a XLR port. Thanks again.
I do both. For my road video might NTG I use an adapter and for my SM7B I go straight in to the XLR. If you’re doing a podcast, I would not rely on just one shotgun Mike in my opinion.
Nice video, nicely told story. And I guess a lot of people will find themselves in this video. Thank you!
Thanks for the kind comments.
Wow the NTG sounds extremely clear, I didn’t realise the differnece would be substantial.
It does have its own sound.
Subscriber 125! 🎉
Thank you so much. sorry for the delay in replying.
TOVG, great info. What cable connection do you use to connect NTG to Rodecaster Pro? Which plug to do you use on back Rodecaster Pro? Thank you.
The NTG recognizes either TRS or TRRS. You can use any XLR in the back with the Rode 3.5 mini-jack to XLR adapter. The VXLR Pro. $39 at Sweetwater
You should show how it works. For instance, was it on a boom sbove your head or on the camera?
I guess I assumed two things. I was talking about replacing a studio mic. And I kept looking up where the mic was. Next time I’ll be more specific. Besides, I have a couple more videos where you do see the mic on a boom in my studio.
You could replace that Sure mic with an old $25 Radio Shack mic and be happy. Those Sure mics ALWAYS sounded terrible in any radio studio I had to use one in. There were only a couple but it was not fun. Electrovoice RE27 all the way baby!!!
All the reasons I hear are a simple calse of finding the right microphone for the job. And that is a great reasoning! If one wants the microphone out of the way, of course, the SM7B will fall short. That doesn't make the SM7B a bad microphone, just the wrong one for the job. And while diehard fanboys of the SM7B will be triggered by the title nonetheles, I just can say: Good decision!
Thanks for your insight and comment. You get it.
hi do you have a suggestion how i can avoid picking up noise from far away? i get chicken and kids playing even if they are blocks away . im using sony a6400 + rode vide mic ntg , camera level at 1, mic knob at 13.
I edit in Final Cut Pro and Davinci resolve. Davinci resolve 18 studio, as well as Final Cut Pro have voice, isolation not sure about premiere Pro, but it works amazingly.
@@theoldvideoguy i see so the only is to rely during post production?
@@hoyember and that’s pretty much it. But check out VEED.IO.
I know you exist. Great content BTW.
Thanks so much. That means a lot
Should I purchase this mic on 2023 or should I wait for a newer model release by Rode ? Thanks😊
It really depends upon your budget. And do you need it right now. If I had the money I would go for even a better, Mic
@theoldvideoguy I do own VideoMic go2 and MKE 400, I wanted to add this to my arsenal 😎 Should I just wait? Is there any other mic/mics that you would recommend? Thank you
You could have tried the NTG up close like the SM7B. That would have been nice comparison... It still sounds great even further from the mouth of course...
Great idea. Think I’ll try it again. Thanks
I want 🏕 tent camping wich mic buy? For iOS devices
Most small wireless mics will work with iPhones. Just need the adapter
youre a funny dude!!
That’s what happens when you get senile.
I use headphones and the SM7b sounds so much nicer on your voice
That’s one of the reasons why I bought it. I need it all the help I could get. Thanks for your comment. Love it.
Very good content. I watched the whole video. I also watched other people's videos but don't understand what they are talking about. Too much terminologies maybe.
So glad it was helpful.
I love jazz but you shouldn't have loud background music when we're trying to hear how the mic sounds...
Others have already mentioned that. Thank you for watching. I hope you got something out of it.
Just a little tip as you are just starting out on CZcams. Consider turning down your background music. It’s very distracting and takes away from what you are talking about. Good luck with your new channel.
Thanks for your expert advise. I will keep it in mind.
Seconded, I’m a little heard of hearing and find understanding speech with background music quite tough. Great video though. I just purchased this mic. Thank you. Great tip on the tripod adapter.
Thanks for the tip. That’s an area I’m always fighting. Appreciate your thoughts
Thanks for the tip. That’s area I struggle with. I’m hard of hearing as well
Okay, the SM7B sounds worlds better. Who would have thought.
😂
I think the 75 and 150 are "Hertz", not dB...
You are so correct. Thanks
the background music is too loud.
Nice video, I'm a little older as well.... found the music a bit overpowering and annoying though.
Someone else mentioned that. I’m trying to start a community of older (mature)) creators. Thanks for commenting
And thank you for subscribing
@@theoldvideoguy I’m up for that. 60 in early 2023
@@SamandSteve great. I’ve been searching senior CZcamsrs. Tha will be my next video
@@theoldvideoguy I’m a professional wedding photographer in the UK, always intending to start a channel.
I’ve subscribed, but I genuinely enjoyed your video too, I too am on the lookout for a mic. I just know you do the same for me someday soon, watch this space, 😉. That NTG gets a lot of great reviews, but I know you’ll have read and listened and even watched plenty, i’d do the same, so a wise choice in my humble opinion. Anyway, I wish you luck with your channel and here’s to many more years of channel growth and success to come, all the best to you and your lovely partner on your YT journey. 🥂from the UK.
Thank you so much. It does my heart good when someone gets something from a video. I’ll keep an eye on a fellow creator from over the pond.
Subbed to help with retirement
It's a start...thanks
Love the video and content but the background music is distracting and too much. God bless your channel!✝️🙏
Thank you so much for your comment and watching. This is an old video and not much I can do about the music now. Thank you.
@@theoldvideoguy 😊🙌
Thank you so much for your input. I hear that comment all the time. It’s when I first started doing CZcams videos. I hope I’ve learned a little more sense then. Blessings on your day.
Sorry but I think it’s a step backwards.
If you want more freedom to talk without a big mic and arm in front, I’m curious why you didn’t move to a lav mic rather than shotgun? You’ve already demonstrated how much better it is with the Wireless Go II.
An out of shot shotgun is always going to sound thinner than a lav mic.
music!
Yes. So I've been told now about 50 times. Wish I could do something about it. Thanks for watching.
Phill must have some dough, his wife is 30 years younger than him
Only twenty. No money. Just real love.
It would be better if you turned down the background music. Too loud when I’m trying to hear you talk
Yep, someone else mentioned that. Thanks for watching and commenting. That’s something I always need to watch out for. By the way, I really like your wedding videos.
@@theoldvideoguy thanks. Appreciate it 🙂
NTG5 would have way better sound
Love to get one
Thanks for the video. However, I wanted the music to fade out. I kept hoping. Wishing. Wanting the music to go away. It didn't help. In fact. It spoilt your video. When listening to someone talk about audio, all I want to hear is the narrative. I don't want music. Any music. Sorry. Music has a place but in a documentary / talking head video, music has no place. Ever notice that news presenters and sports reporters have never used music over their voices? Yep. Because the voice is what matters. Music is a distraction and makes me wonder if it is being used to mask bad audio. The audio test of the VideoMic NTG was masked somewhat by the music. But, that said, I wish you well with your CZcams channel.
With all due respect, when you demoed one of your first video with the echoey room and found that annoying and distracting, well, in my own opinion, MUSIC is freakn annoying and distracting while someone is talking regardless of the quality of a mic... Just saying...
Sorry, the video didn’t live up to your expectations.
@@theoldvideoguy don't get me wrong, the information was there, it's just that you mentionnend in that video about the bad quality audio of your first try at vlogging. I find music very distracting from the inteded content, I prefer listen to you and hear the actual sound of the mics without having other sounds that do not even go through that mic... my preference is no music when you talk about a mic quality... jazz music is fine but in the right context... my 2¢...
I found the music volume too high. Older than you and wear hearing aids. They’re not perfect… .
You’re not the first to notice that. I agree. Did you get anything out of the video? I hope so.
@@theoldvideoguy I did indeed, thank you!
@@EdwardKilner thank you for watching and your valued input
Sir. You have new subs here 🫡
Thank you so much. I appreciate your subscription. I’m always trying to put up better content. Is there anything you would like to see?