$50 Or Less XLR Condenser Microphone Shootout - C1 / TM-80 / GXL 1800 / DC-20 / MPM-1000 - Poll ⬇️
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2022
- Pretty close honestly.... But which one is the best sounding for $50 or less? GET 10% OFF AT FULLCOMPASS WITH CODE BARK10
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Got very excited when I saw this video! Could watch these comparisons all day…great work!
Gracia Canadian! We need to record soon
It really is remarkable how far mics in this price range have come in just a couple of years
They are at LEAST... good enough
The Tascam TM-80 is most certainly an electret condenser microphone. The specs are good. Got mine for $39.99. Great mic. I honestly thought it won your budget mic review.
Nice! I can't argue that. It was real close for me.... Except the CAD
I was needed something like blue snowball ice mics and marantz changed my mind real quick with it's stand and pop filter plus great sound quality for bucks
The Marantz is indeed much better than the snowball
Came back today, just to hit the like button ;)
Great job on the video! Subscribed! I wish I had seen this and known the TM80 and the MPM1000 were the same before I bought them, but I got the TM80 NIB for 39, and the MPM1000 used in LNIB shape for 30. I'm still happy with both all the way around, no regrets. (The Marantz looks a bit sexier to me! Little black dress!😁) Both hard to beat for even under 100 IMHO. I'm glad you took the time to take them apart to see that the internals are identical, because on mine at least, the bodies are 100% identical as well, right down to the screw placement in the screens. Only differences are the screens themselves, logos/graphics, and paint. With the internals the same, I'm pretty sure the same factory in China. The Tascam name got my attention from working with Tascam recording equipment, and Marantz from having their stereo stuff, both back in the day.... Two classic names! Thanks again! 👍👍
HIGHLY appreciate the feedback! Thanks a ton. And yeah.... I think one cool thing to take from the Tascam and marants... Is that head basket shape definitely makes a difference, as I think they sound SLIGHTLY different. And thanks to your comment, and reminding me about this video... You gave me a great idea. I'm going to do a headbasket video and take two of the same mics and switch one of the headbasket to a different shape. So thanks for that idea as well! Appreciate the sub!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Thanks for watching!
Ok, here’s your two-fer. :) It room me longer than I thought. I did hear the noise you were talking about but I can’t here it on just the phone without cranking it way past the normal listening level.
My top two were the Donner and Tascam. I still didn’t find the others too bad in my normal listening mode.
Have a great night and be safe out there!
Good stuff. The Donner and tascam being top 2 is pretty much the verdict with the majority.
Based off of what was demonstrated in the video, the C-1 and the DC-20 would probably be my picks due to their sound profiles having a good balance of present low and high ends while also sounding full and clean (self-noise notwithstanding).
They do kind of tie in the top spot for me.
If I did have to choose between the two, I'd probably pick the DC-20 because it is tiny bit more forgiving of what few issues the C-1 has in comparison.
The plosive rejection can be mitigated by talking across from the mic's direction, the C-1 had a tiny bit more noise floor of all mics, and while both the C-1 and DC-20 do have bright top-ends, the latter mic is a tiny bit more forgiving.
The TM-80 sounded the muddiest and was too much for my preferred sound profile.
The MPM-100 sounded close to the C-1 and DC-20, but much thinner in the amount of present fullness and maybe a bit muddy.
The GXL 1800 was a bit too harsh, too sharp, and a bit too bright in the top-end, even more than the C-1 and DC-20 to my ears.
So to rank from best to worst (in my opinion): DC-20, C-1, MPM-1000, TM-80, and GXL 1800.
For my money, I'd put it toward the DC-20.
Fantastic breakdown. Good to know im not alone on the DC-20
just got my dc-20 for 30 euros thanks to a coupon (50% discount lol)... thanks for you video, it heelped me decide whether to buy it or not!
Awesome! Let me know if it works well for you! I have three of them on my podcast table
The tm 80 and the donner 20 are my favorite mics
Same :)
It would be helpful to end the video with a short clip of each mic saying the same phrase back to back, also chapter titles. I appreciate the reviews! Great work!
I can definitely do the same phrase thing in the future... Great idea. Chapters...im admittedly too lazy lol. As proven by my see through mics on a green screen lol. Life is hectic sadly
Appreciate the view and comment! I'll also check out your channel
Tascam is the best sounding for me.
It may be for me too after a few listens back
I just bought one and a Beringer xm8500 also haven't got them yet but the DC-20 has a 50% off right now on Amazon the Mackie was Aslo on sale for about a similar price
Can't go wrong with those
@@ObscureMics I was considering the Mackie but wasn't sure I have seen a good amount of reviews about the DC-20 and they all seemed to be positive
This video nudged me towards ordering up the donner over the berhinger despite the berhinger being a few bucks cheaper, granted I reckon either would be a nice upgrade from my neewer 800
Oh yeah. Really solid upgrade. You nudged me to order a neewer lol...been a while since I've used one
Glad to be of service! 🤣
GOOD CALL on the Tascam - You're right, a little bit fuller!!!! I hear a bit more highs in the Donner but not at all unpleasant in comparison to the Tascam. Unfortunately, Amazon is now charging $80 for the Donner with the wind screen, stand, cable, etc.. I'm posting this on 7/22/23......
It will absolutely get a 50% off coupon again. That thing changes week to week. Appreciate the feedback and view!
Someone getting started on CZcams would do ok with any of them. Just listening on my phone I couldn’t pick a winner.
Maybe I’ll listen on a set of headphones later on my other channel. It will give you a two-fer and maybe I’ll have some better input. Have a great day and be safe out there!
Thankya!
Anyone know if the Marantz mpm-1000U (usb version) sounds the same as the mpm-1000?
If I remember correctly is sounds a little more saturated and artificial, but the highs and lows are similar
I wan't to replace my behringer c1 capsule. Wath capsule do you recomended plase ❤
The JLI 2555 on JLI Electronics website... Hands down
@@ObscureMics can you do a vedio for this please 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
Great Mic shootout! My first video of yours I'm pretty sure. Just subscribed. I was dumb enough to sell my Tascam TM-80 last year thinking I didn't need it with others that have come to me, and maybe I don't, but I also have the Marantz MPM1000"u"(super sale as pretty much all of my mics were crazy low prices to have/try), Presonus M7 from a studio package deal (basically free). For handheld vocal style mics, IK iRig Mic (3.5mm), Behringer XM8500, AT ST90Mkii, Marantz Shotgun SG-5B, and Marantz M4U "usb", and a Presonus Revelator usb (currently for sale)... Feeling like i should have kept the TM-80 for possibly better than the rest use.... Oh, and got the Tascam TM-82 on way for only $19 new (sale) and gets remarkable review on SOS site for the money! Hope you find some of that interesting/useful. :) Rock On!
I’ve been meaning to get a tm82!
Appreciate the views!
@@ObscureMics grab it now!!! $19 !!! 😎👍🏻
@@ObscureMics and on this below $50 test…. I won’t buy Donner stuff again.. terrible long story. Worst support and and customer service in my experience!!!
@GregRband yeah I’ve had issues with Donner but I like that mic a lot
I'm so glad we're in the age where there's no real reason to look at something like a Neewer as an entry level mic. I can't justify spending $30 for the thin sound, awful build, and the short lifespan when an extra $20 will up your game so much more
As a person who bought a neewer years ago to see if I could record something and enjoy it.... I'm with you 1000% here.
I'm glad I went with the yeti and not the neewer while I was unsatisfied with the yeti after a year I knew there was a bigger risk with brands like neewer and fifine so I stuck with the devil I knew
@@theoutsiderjess4869 I will say for the entry levels on the USB side, Fifine has actually impressed me with the price to sound on some of their offerings. I'd lean to them over something like Tonor or CAD if someone needs cheap plug and play but I'm very curious of their new XLR/USB dynamic
Yeti over neewer all day. Though fifine.... Is less risky to me than neewer
Bronson at Audio Hotline just blew my mind with a blind comp.... I picked a fifine mic over some big name brands
Love these comparisons, once again, I am told the like button is disabled. CZcams is just being weird
No idea on that Dale. Super weird
If it helps I can report that the like button works for me…?🤷♂️
Like works for me. I just clicked Like and it went up by 1 point.
Works here too. Have you tried a different app or method of access like a browser, or a different browser?
@@jamesmhebert it started working after about 30 minutes
the marantz is brighter, clearer...
Everyone's free and financially stable... Honestyly that's wack
Huh?