What's your current mic setup and do you agree with my choice of microphone?

And now I’ll need $2,000 headphones to hear the difference

Definitly a difference between 32 and 100 but not much between 100 and 2000

12:45 "I'm trying to see which mouse picks up mouse and keyboard the most"

Great video! We love to see people helping others with microphone decisions in such an accurate and well-informed way! Thank you for highlighting Kiwi and Ember. This is a great demo. We'll be sure to share!

8:33 Nice Alinity meme.

On phone speakers I couldn't hear any difference rip

This is an amazing video, thank you so much! I learned a lot, including how I plan to upgrade my setup in the future!

Thank you for making the comparison test. Helps a lot to see... or hear the difference. Your videos are always helpful to me in getting started with this you can say, business.

Wow, I was blown away by how little difference there was between the Kiwi, and the Ember... I also think the ember has a nice sleek look.. However, I'm a bit of a vintage nerd and love the look of the Kiwi. It's amazing what you can do with a noise gate, compressor and a 10 band ;) Lovin' your content mate!!

I've been learning so much about the difference in quality between these price ranges watching tons of your videos and so far this has been invaluable. Thank you for the wealth of knowledge and field tests in your videos, I may have to buy some merch soon

the ultimate question. What microphone are you using when talk into the camera

I just ordered that Blue Ember mic yesterday for my home recording studio, I can't wait to test it out.

I'm way late to this, but I imagine that the Kiwi, having been purchased for a studio setting would have handled a lot better than the ember when you sing into it. It also probably has a much lower noise floor. While there isn't a 1900 dollar difference in a streamer setting, I bet you'd notice a significant difference when you have people singing into each mic at the top of their lungs.

Thanks for sharing Harris, nice work on the 27 hour stream by the way, your a champion

Thanks for the video I’ve been shopping and trying to educate myself on mics. This was really useful information.

I own a blue ember, love it I think it makes a good streaming microphone because its very slick so it doesn't take up much of the frame if you are using a camera

Perfect timing I was just starting to look for a better mic😂

This is the best mic comparison video I've seen. Thanks Harris!

Thanks H H for the video. And for the further analysis! That's really helpful.

The best change I made was ditching a condenser mic for a dynamic mic. A dynamic mic significantly cut down environmental noise (computer fans, console fans, air conditioning) and reduced the need for an overbearing noise gate to filter out mouse & keyboard clicks. I picked up a Rode Podcaster second-hand on eBay and couldn't be happier with the purchase.

12:45 "what im trynna do is, which mouse, picks up the mouse and keyboard the most" *mouse*

Mic shoot outs are fun man. You should do them more often. It really helps you understand the differences between each mic in more ways than just "which one is better".

My god this is the review I've been looking for. Thank you!

“Classy as balls” ya know that’s what I was thinking

12:43 "See which mouse picks up the mouse" 🤣

Hey man! do you have any recommendations for lighting when it comes to green screen?

Please do a comparison of dynamic mics since this was really helpful, thanks a lot for the video 😊

The alinity part made me laugh so hard

"Anything you can do on stream to give your self another eyecatching detail, always worth it in my opinion" *proeceeds to buy 2000$ microphone with all my savings*

The music made it hard to hear a clear difference between the mics but there was a difference between the first and the second one. Second to third was hard to tell. Thanks for the vid though, your content is much appreciated for a beginner!

This is a phenomenal review dude. Perfectly executed

The 2k mic looks like a vibrator lmao.

Now I’m not gonna tell you who the streamer is “can we copy strike pewdiepie”

I'm listening with my studio headset to this video and I can actually hear a bit of a difference. I would have to agree with you to go with the second option due to not only the quality, but the price as well. Your content is really helpful!

Great video. I bought my first condenser mic last week and spent three days wondering why my audio sucked. Well I was talking to the bottom or the mic. I wish I would of had the same warning as the blue box. Thought you might get a laugh out of that.

Seems like... $32 - 60% quality $100 - 95% quality $2000 - 100% quality $2000 - seems like a good inwestment :D :D :D

I heard a SLIGHT difference between the $100 mic and the $2,000 mic

You have good ears, my friend. I’m listening with a pair of studio headphones and heard the same differences between the mics as you.

what type of mic stand do you have for the kiwi. I have one and I really love that set up and I want to know how you set up your microphone to be in front of you like that. Can you help.

3:54 that's because you shouldn't compare a microphone to a camera but to a lens. your interface and converter should be compared to a camera

You should make a video comparing a xlr and usb that are the sane price

Nice job, man! You reasonable, that's a compliment nowadays! Any video about lavaliers? Stream with them in language classes!

Hey man!! Thanks to you I just got my first stars on FBK Gaming!!! I even created my own digital studio (going further with your advice)... and for me its time to upgrade my mic... i also worked on audio recording and i have a baby blue condenser... now this is mi question... i have Astros A40 TR and i use the stream port for the audio... how should i set my mic up to get my party chat audio from it???? I play on a PS4 pro

He said there’s such an astonishing difference... they all sound the same on my phone, maybe that’s just my phone🤣🤣

HOW DO YOU ONLY HAVE 41k SUBS??? u need more.

Cant wait for the honest review of goxlr! Been trying to see if it's worth it for a newer streamer. Continue the great work on the vids.

I imagine it would make a difference listening through decent quality headphones, but can't hear much difference between the $32 and $2000 microphones. Problem is, when you are editing sound, it's easy to become OCD about minor things nobody else would care about. Realistically, an extra $68 for a reasonable improvement and better build quality is worth it. $2000 for any type of microphone is $1800 too much. There is no justifiable reason for them to reach that price unless they fill a totally unique purpose

to see effect immediately! go 8:03

Love the content my guy

One of the low range USB mikes I liked was the Samson C01U Pro, I'd love if you'd find time to do a comparison video of that with some of the other ~$100 USB mic's. Most beginners buy their first mic's in that range so I'm sure it would be a great value to the streamer community.

I have a rode nt usb is it okay for streaming

Ngl I have a cooler master mh752 headphones and it's a pretty decent one.I hardly hear any difference Now imagine what twitch viewers listen to with their $15 fake airpods

what are your thoughts on usb mics? I have an audio technica at2020 usb mic and I dont get anywhere near that quality

Great video, thanks for headsup i use blue microphone to around 100$, i'm very happy with it, and its a use upgrade from the build ind mic in my laptop i start with, i'm still fighting with the noise in my room, what type of acoustics did you use to reduce the noise?

@Alpha Gaming Thank you so much for this video. My 14 yr old son has begun streaming on Twitch and uploading videos on KZfaq. When he began to get serious about his content, I directed him to this channel to learn how to improve on both platforms. With my support of his quest to grow, we discussed what he needs first. His friends critiqued his videos and so did I. I am in agreement with his friends that his voice audio just plain sucked. After we both watched this video, we decided to purchase the TONOR microphone. His first night of using it, he got several compliments from his stream and friends about the improved quality. Now our next step is to find that reasonably priced webcam. I actually tried connecting my video camera (VIXIA HF R70) to my computer for testing but unfortunately it is not supported. I would have to purchase a capture card which may cost more than I'm willing to spend on a beginner. I will watch all of your videos related to the web cameras (PICKING A LIVE STREAM CAMERA - literally everything you need to know) Thank you again. You have helped me and my boys to become better streamers and content creators. All of our men (young and old) are gaming/streaming. For me, my priority is my real job... my support for my boys, as long as their grades meet my criteria, is 100% as long as they remain passionate about what they are creating.

Listening on PC speakers.... cant hear a difference....

Great comparison! Thank you 👍

Currently using an Audio-Technica AT-2020 USB+ Condensor. It has built in headphone jack with volume, and a mixer/fader for PC output and direct monitoring. I have servers running in the room and the AT-2020 is hella sensitive, so I use Calf Studio compressor gate and envelope-filter plugins to process in real-time.

The real question is, which mic is Alpha using to record this.

Why do you talk so much about the gear and never mention the environment despite it often mattering just as much? I know you care, you have bass traps.

Fine demonstration....!!! THANKS. What mic were you using for your video.....???? It sounded real good.

*Awesome video man subscribed* 😎🤟

i could barely hear a difrence but i think the 32$ mic was the best

Try a $1 mic ;)

Love the video, very informative. Favorite part? Mrs. Stream Doctor with Chipmunk voice at the end! ;)

Huge smile on my face when you said there was almost no difference between the ember and the kiwi. I'm buying one of these embers like tonight. What audio interface should I use with it? Was thinking the scarlet solo cause these just came out with 3rd gen. What do you think of the ember?

That hairline is screaming, "It's over bro. Let me go."

The vid starts at 0:00 it’s all education watch the whole thing this vid taught me a lot thx

I also went to school for audio, and I have gotta say bro.. Great video. Wasn't expecting all of this more of was looking for a side by side like you did later. But I really enjoyed your video. Extremely well made and all points across very well. & Oh yeah that Kiwi sounds incredible. I used them in school a ton. Knowing you know your stuff with audio I have a fun question! Ever used a Neumann U87 for anything? Thats my dream mic!

hey man, nice video, just have a quick question have you studied anything related to sound in college?

I have a rhode NT1

_tries to tell the difference in 4$ headphones_ *tHeY aLL sOuNd tHe SaMe*

great video I learned a lot! It makes me wonder what a $32, $100 and $2000 microphone would sound like on a normal speaker setup instead of high end studio speakers. For example the $300 Audioengine A2+. Would you hear the diffirence between the $32 and $100 microphone a lot less? and makes it the $2000 microphone useless compared to the $100 microphone?

Love your work Alpha!

we are copystriking pewdiepie

What mic do u use to make these vids because it sounds really good

Great help - first to hear your videos and have watched 3 in a row and going for a 4th. Thanks for sharing your expertise with clarity.

You are very underrated your videos have great quality tbh

THIS is quality content. Thanks Harris!

Good video. There is such a small amount of difference between the mics on a phone speaker. Even the $32 mic sounds pretty decent unless you’re using a decent headset or speakers

Not sure what the differences are from but I can here variances in your voice for each mic in the testing lines.Can Say I'd have a preference knowing that I can toy with the audio later to make them sound better lol. I personally got the tonor mic after watching your "sound like a pro video once things pick up I may have to look at a good dynamic or higher end compression like the ember. thanks for the video- CrownEss0

Have you ever used the Shure SM7B? I've seen some people use it, and it sounds pretty nice. It wouldn't be my first mic, but if I ever ultimately wanted a final upgrade it'd probably be that. You mentioned it, but I'd like to know if you've ever used it. Would you say a Dynamic microphone is better for streaming than a condenser microphone?

What are you recording the video with? All 3 mics sound a bit better than the actual video, the video has a constant hiss that is extreme on my headphones.

Sooo uhhh what did you use to record voice when unboxing all the mics??????😂

That is what i call "a good test". Awesome man!!

Great comparison, but I wish you brought in the dynamic mic you have as well.

Never learned more about mics/audio recording in my life

12:42 you say "what i'm trying to do is see which mouse" and mouse probably should've been mic. You usually add a little pop up text in the videos if you misspeak but didn't see one and just wanted to let you know! Great video though man

I just picked up a blue snowball mic! I gotta say your content has been an inspiration to me. I finaly made my own youtube channel and well, my editing skills are pretty bad lol but watching your videos gives me hope that I can become a better streamer and content creator. Thanks for the awesome Content :)

This channel legit needs like another 1 mil subscribers

What mic do you recommend that can keep people talking in the background out? I stream in the living room because I take care of my grandmother so I'm stuck

Is it bad if I liked the 4th mic you used? The one we heard when you were talking about the 3 other ones.

my first mic was a cheap tonor. I think part of it is that I didn’t treat it very well but when I stream or record I get what is a slight ringing noise to a full on screeching when I use the mic. I finally had to cave and buy a snowball (still cheap but the best I can afford right now) and I’m hoping I get some better audio quality

Would you say that the Ember would out perform the Blue Yeti? Looking to upgrade but not sure if I need to. Also what mic boom do you use, I need a longer one myself

what mic were u using for the video? because it sounded way better when you werent using any of the 3 mics

I'm about to start streaming on mixer straight from my Xbox. The only equipment I have right now is simply Astro A10 headphones. I will be purchasing a blue snowball C922x and a goose neck is this a good investment for beginning streamers or should I waut to make sure people actually start watching my streams before making a 130 dollar purchase. Thanks

What do you think of the Blue Yeti mics? I got one as it was recommended to me, but i now keep hearing that it's an awful mic to use for streaming.

there is a difference in the mic quality, but it also depends on your taste in sound, i personally like the $32 mics sound, though i got lucky with my AT2020

Have you done a comparison with the AT-2020? I've been looking at it as an entry level mic.