USB Mics - We Figured Out Which One You Should Buy?? (Blue Yeti, HyperX Quadcast, Razer, and Samson)

Рет қаралды 2,046,512

5 жыл бұрын

I'VE MOVED FROM TWITCH TO KZfaq LIVE ►► / harrisheller
HUMBLE BUNDLE ►► www.humblebundle.com/software...
TWITCH ►► / harrisheller
DISCORD ►► / discord
TWITTER ►► / harrisheller
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
STREAMBEATS Copyright Free Music for Streamers (and KZfaqrs!)
Spotify ►► bit.ly/StreamBeatsSpotify
Apple Music ►► bit.ly/StreamBeatsAppleMusic
KZfaq ►► bit.ly/StreamBeatsKZfaq
Any other music service just search for Harris Heller
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Your questions about getting a usb mic might be over. I took 3 of the most common mics that get asked about (eh, Razer might be pushing it here) plus one relatively unknown and I went over anything and everything. If you somehow manage to have more questions after this video, please leave them in the comments below.
Links:
Blue Yeti Nano: amzn.to/2WCMDfc
Samson G Track Pro: amzn.to/2F3P7Zi
HyperX Quadcast: amzn.to/2MFOcVm
Razer Seiren X: amzn.to/2X49tMg
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
My Streaming Kits:
Starter Streaming Kit ►► kit.co/HarrisHeller/the-strea...
Pro Streaming Kit ►► kit.co/HarrisHeller/the-pro-s...
MY Streaming Kit ►► kit.co/HarrisHeller/the-harri...
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thanks For Watching!
#TwitchTips #Streaming #Microphones #USB #Audio #Gaming #Twitch

Пікірлер: 3 400

@Senpai 5 жыл бұрын

Which one was your favorite? Is there a mic you'd like us to try out in the future that I missed here? What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?

@liammccarthy1144 5 жыл бұрын

honestly, i loved the Samson, but would personally go with the blue, as i am familiar with the brand and the general sound profile when it comes to my voice a blue snowball? if you haven't? or maybe try mics that are traditionally used as stage mics, you know? lik an sm58 or a rode shotgun mic and do you mean an African or an English swallow?

@indestructibleTank 5 жыл бұрын

the razor does come with a thread for a boom arm. it's in the case.... if bought 2 of them.

@indestructibleTank 5 жыл бұрын

razor boom arm threads. are either in the box or on the stand and you remove it and thread it to the mic. build is weird sound is good I like the sound.

@Turboman_64 5 жыл бұрын

Well after listening to them i would most definitelly go for the Samson. Even if i had a face cam i wouldnt give a flyin crap about the design, all i care is the quality/performance.

@sanghuloom6943 5 жыл бұрын

Rode NT1 Please. hahaha

@ModernR6 5 жыл бұрын

21:05 is what you're here for.

@gron4058 5 жыл бұрын

thank you

@GesusWS 5 жыл бұрын

THANK GOD

@briannairb793 5 жыл бұрын

damn 21 min of filler? thank you for saving 21 min of my life

@bmp1985 5 жыл бұрын

Real MVP

@NicolasDerudder 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤙🤙

@Aizo 5 жыл бұрын

That Razer Mic looks like a can of Axe BodySpray

@Taylor-ij4fr 5 жыл бұрын

kids that use axe are razer fanatics so it would only make sense

@furiech 4 жыл бұрын

OMG IT DO

@ayedark6434 4 жыл бұрын

DJ TRANS probably tru

@tamiaelaine 4 жыл бұрын

im dead😂

@mccninja_ 4 жыл бұрын

lmao

@Josh_LAX 3 жыл бұрын

New title A bunch of good mics And a razor mic getting bullied for 20 mins

@BeyondSustainableLiving 3 жыл бұрын

lol

@ArmyBVR 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like razr has become the modern day turtle beach

@Swifty70103 3 жыл бұрын

The razer isnt bad i use the siren

@Pieguy223 2 жыл бұрын

seiren mini unironically sounds better then the seiren x

@astrogaming2336 3 жыл бұрын

A reason why the HyperX didn't sound so great is because it's on the Omni-directional setting meaning its pretty much piking up everything. Change it to cardioid and it might sound better.

@zeus_t.k.m Жыл бұрын

I'm kinda late, but that's true I used mine and compared a voice record against his and it sounded way better than in the video. He even noticed that before doing the tests lol.

@Eruptshin 4 жыл бұрын

Who else bought a mic already before this video and are just trying to figure out if you F’D up or not? Lol

@absenceomg 4 жыл бұрын

I bought the razer seiren x and I was being harassed in this video

@Eruptshin 4 жыл бұрын

@@absenceomg Some Guy in one of my first video was angry because of the static noise my mic was making when i first started my channel, i got a 48v phantom Power supply and my problem is solved

@tylerfinney9490 4 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@mistadude 4 жыл бұрын

@Eruptshin 4 жыл бұрын

@@mistadude Haha I feel your pain Bro!

@crusader2603 4 жыл бұрын

Him: ok I'm gonna put the mics back to back so you can hear the difference KZfaq: ok let's put an ad right in between tests

@robertjohnstone3629 4 жыл бұрын

same

@tippedbacktj8492 4 жыл бұрын

lol

@SparQz 4 жыл бұрын

Ads? Damn I forgot youtube even had ads.

@hr4fish944 4 жыл бұрын

i have ad blocker

@FrshPnda 4 жыл бұрын

Get premium loser

@juancarlosumana1157 3 жыл бұрын

Me watching this after buying the Razer: 0 __ 0

@tommypavlovic6092 3 жыл бұрын

bruh same

@danespilman8213 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the blue yeti and it wasn’t on the list and it’s probably better than all the micss here -_-

@Silvyya 3 жыл бұрын

razer is the cyberpunk of gear overhyped and terrible

@dominow2121 3 жыл бұрын

@@danespilman8213 The yeti is very close with the hyperx quadcast, and I believe thr Samson G Whatever its called. In the video the hyperx quadcast was misrepresented because he had it set to the wrong polar pattern. Or it was pointed the wrong way, I forget.

@tokiwartooth2661 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the razor when I first got my PC. Honestly hate it

@Stealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! Any recommendations for a mac user? Products that work well? Thank you!

@UziHussainRBLX 3 жыл бұрын

HyperX Quadcast!

@Ixe2077 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings

@stephenl5688 3 жыл бұрын

@@UziHussainRBLX no just no

@adriangarcia8030 3 жыл бұрын

GET THE NANO

@davidcrowell5079 3 жыл бұрын

bro u stream on a mac?

@ArthurChen 4 жыл бұрын

*Razer sends him their Seiren microphone* Harris: So you have chosen death.

@SirSpiro 3 жыл бұрын

Razer Mic is pretty good for the price, only if you have extra desk space and a quieter keyboard

@ronniewhitedx 3 жыл бұрын

Lol it's actually pretty good

@TheTayAndrews 3 жыл бұрын

Ron Nicklas you know a good book arm?

@brymax8351 3 жыл бұрын

Tay TV tonor boom arm

@1ssac633 3 жыл бұрын

Harris: Haha *Weenie Microphone* Go BRRRRR

@itsCalamari 5 жыл бұрын

I think the hyperx sounded off for you because it was set to stereo instead of the ideal mode which is probably why you questioned whether it was the front.

@nightfire2933 5 жыл бұрын

Which is the ideal mode? I don’t know much about “sound setting”

@itsCalamari 5 жыл бұрын

@@nightfire2933 there are 4 polar patterns: 1. Cardioid. This is probably the ideal one since it captures the front of the mic and ignores the rest (Icon looks kinda like a butt) 2. Bidirectional. The front and the back 3. Omnidirectional. All sides 4. Stereo. It captures from all sides but plays in different speakers. For example, if you were to talk into the left side of the mic the viewer would hear from the left side of their headphones.

@itsCalamari 5 жыл бұрын

I have now bought the hyperx and can confirm it sounds better than shown in the video. He probably did have it set to the wrong polar pattern.

@Dragonytez 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah you are right, if you look closely you can see he does not have it on cardiod. HyperX is the best choice out of all of these

@MsNotAnother 4 жыл бұрын

OMG I bought this Based Solely off of your comment here and I just tried it and You're Right!!! On his "USB vs XLR EXPLAINED! - Everything You Need To Know" video the HyperX sounded Amazing!! And I was not only excited about seeing THIS video [the one we're currently on] to further see the mic in action, but I was also ready to buy! Then I saw his comparisons here and got let down. But You Saved Me! Because I saw your comment, remembered how amazing it sounded previously & decided to go ahead and give it a try! YES!! He Had It On The Wrong Setting! WE SHOULD ALL COMMENT THIS AND HE SHOULD EITHER MAKE A NOTE OF IT IN THE VIDEO OR TAKE IT DOWN BECAUSE HE'S PUSHING *A LOT* OF EAGER PEOPLE AWAY FROM IT WHO WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE A GREAT MIC! Which totally sucks. This mic is literally the best USB Mic out on the market right now as far as all of the ones I've tried. So it can save some people some money from having to "experiment" with so many. And I'm not just saying that. His previous experience with it is why he had such high expectations and also why he was so confused when it didn't do as great as he was used to! Damn. And a lot more people will see this review and get thrown off. I hate that.

@RaynmanPlays 3 жыл бұрын

Alpha Gaming: "I want you to hear the differences between these microphones back to back." Also Alpha Gaming: *Puts a midroll ad in the middle of the microphone test*

@darkwolf780 3 жыл бұрын

he's not the one who chooses when the Ads roll

@RaynmanPlays 3 жыл бұрын

@@darkwolf780 Last time I had a channel with ads enabled, I could control when the midroll ad played. There are even KZfaqrs that will add suspense specifically before the midroll ad.

@TheDZHEX 3 жыл бұрын

some time ago, youtube actually auto-opted in all videos of all content creators to midroll ads, and forcing content creators to manually opt-out per-video for their entire backlog. Relatively recently youtube simply announced that they have the right to monetize everything on their platform, including videos of non-partnered channels. Most of the time, content creators aren't shoving ads in your face, youtube is.

@0xfourfive 4 жыл бұрын

I went with Yeti - as a newcomer to streaming and to sort of independent tech, (building a PC, properly setting everything up on my own, etc.) the yeti brought just that little bit of simplicity that I needed to help balance out the complexity of other software involved (and building my own PC)

@kayla-xd7hi 10 ай бұрын

Do your yeti mic pick up back up noises?

@elkoalah 4 жыл бұрын

What about the Yeti X vs Samson G track Pro?

@lukemurphy2674 4 жыл бұрын

Bruh popular yt got no likes no comments well IM HERE REMEMBER ME

@juan_pach 3 жыл бұрын

Juevesssss de memesssss con el kolas

@AncientDeveloper 3 жыл бұрын

@@lukemurphy2674 cuz he dont speak english so people dont know who he is

@gamerofficial5483 3 жыл бұрын

lol, Yeti X is huge superior

@oswaldmosley6179 3 жыл бұрын

I have yet to find a good comparison between those two.

@pogotf 4 жыл бұрын

4:00 enough people have said this to me already...

@FoxyBoxery 4 жыл бұрын

Lmfao

@72tacos 4 жыл бұрын

Lmao 😂

@mustafature2409 4 жыл бұрын

at least you find someone who can say that :(

@zergb 4 жыл бұрын

bruv

@blueishboo5557 4 жыл бұрын

pogotf ikr me too me too..

@CharlesEstrategista 3 жыл бұрын

I never saw a review that is so good to see (and hear). Directly to the point. Nice job. Big hug from Brazil!

@Joandy_ 4 жыл бұрын

Lol “don’t you ever talk to me or my son again” lol and the voice he did got me dying a lil bit

@attlee2010 4 жыл бұрын

20:10 when he starts sampling the mics

@aayasl5230 3 жыл бұрын

Thx lol

@enriquevp77 2 жыл бұрын

HERO!

@yugioldchannel 4 жыл бұрын

"It's the cheapest one" "It's 80 bucks" Aight, imma head out

@Blqckqut 3 жыл бұрын

I found a good one for 40 dollars, its the Neewer NW-7000

@xanthinkin5736 3 жыл бұрын

@@Blqckqut 40 dollars tonor 777

@lotlum4343 3 жыл бұрын

Under 50 bucks, I prefer to get a headset with a mic

@joshuasleiman1843 3 жыл бұрын

The blue snowball ice is really good, especially if you can use audacity to edit the settings, very very good for its price.

@tavpe 3 жыл бұрын

@@joshuasleiman1843 it’s absolutely horrible, get either the ATR2500 from Audio technica or one of those FIFINE mics, but not the snowball please...

@pyro226 3 жыл бұрын

On studio monitor headphones, I noticed the difference in the "talking loud on stream". It was picking up more of the nasal resonance (in the range of what you call low notes), that made it sound much more natural. In the "talking quiet" the difference is there, but less notable as they both sound good for that range.

@dilithyuimwizard9923 Жыл бұрын

this is a beautifully made video. loved how you did the actual sound comparisons. brilliant

@tuggerjaegger2886 5 жыл бұрын

i got the HyperX because the options for sound, shockmount, the simplicity of the mute button when someone suddenly walks in to talk and the color fits my stream

@brks8588 5 жыл бұрын

Tugger Jaegger furry lookin ass

@weebmaster324 4 жыл бұрын

Lil Yado bruuh😂

@tuggerjaegger2886 4 жыл бұрын

@@brks8588 yes, i'm a furry. so what? :P

@brks8588 4 жыл бұрын

Tugger Jaegger picklechin ah boy

@brks8588 4 жыл бұрын

KryKry kinda sounds like a furry rn ngl

@edonschko 3 жыл бұрын

Him: i know what i am doing Also Him: *putting HyperX on wrong pickup pattern for streaming* still a nice video, tho ^^

@willt991 3 жыл бұрын

Bruh he said it was bad cause if that it probably has the best quality over all Of them

@dessertiwnl 3 жыл бұрын

@@willt991 he put the mic in the wrong pickup pattern...

@amirulzarif3678 3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure he didn't use cardioid pattern when he tested it

@ShaabaamAshon 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your thorough review, I am going with the Samson Mic! You removed much confusion for me!

@tylerleo4679 5 жыл бұрын

The normal Blue Yeti should have been the one compared. Not the Nano.

@all.hail.charles 5 жыл бұрын

@Azonia the blue yeti does not sound better than most microphones

@all.hail.charles 5 жыл бұрын

Azonia I own a blue yeti and it doesn’t to compare to most microphones

@all.hail.charles 5 жыл бұрын

Azonia are u saying I have an off brand blue yeti?

@demmefrazier6629 5 жыл бұрын

Tanner Eady 😆😆 you guys are beefed out??

@nerdasian2065 5 жыл бұрын

I have a blue yeti and with few tweak the sound is pretty decent for a usb mic

@DizzyBoi915 5 жыл бұрын

AND THIS IS WHAT ITS GONNA SOUND LIKE WHEN IM TALKING LOUD ON STREAM !

@LiLBrotato 4 жыл бұрын

@Saber TIE lol meanie

@qwispybagel0797 4 жыл бұрын

@@LiLBrotato Yeah hes so mean that he liked his comment

@leooh8522 2 жыл бұрын

bro u helped me so much this is absolute banger video u literally got every detail in, nothing left to chance LOVE IT

@rob.rebitzke 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video, dude. Very clear, professional and helpful. I wish everyone did this kind of quality work.

@cptpwnhub2668 4 жыл бұрын

Alpha Gaming: "For me I would not go with this microphone." Me: *Looks at my Seiren X* "damn, you suck.."

@xredbull1xx 4 жыл бұрын

Cpt PwnHub mine has static noise problems do you have or have had these problems let me know

@woytek1914 4 жыл бұрын

@@xredbull1xx I have problem with it that you can hear cracking in it and i dont like it

@henkjan6540 4 жыл бұрын

woytek191 I bought the trust gaming GXT 252 emita plus. Great microphone.

@sanguineskate9691 4 жыл бұрын

i got razor for christmas, when i asked for a different one 😥

@SmogW06 3 жыл бұрын

AID3N damn must be though getting a mic for Christmas that you didn’t ask for 😭😂

@AtlasUrbex 4 жыл бұрын

As a Samson G-Track Pro user, this makes me happy. However, I found that this mic has issues on plenty of systems. For one, you need to set the microphone sample rate to "2 channel 24 bit, 44100hz (Studio Quality)" or the 48000hz variant or else the mic with it's use of default drivers on windows tends to pitch the output down if the software used to talk over (Discord for example) switches from one device to the other Reverting it makes the pitch shift happen. Changing the sample rate prevents that. You'll know when that bug happens when the green light at the mute button starts flashing green and red rapidly. The other is that due to it's weight it's hard to mount on a microphone arm. The one I have works with the shockmount mentioned in the video but even then, the shockmount sometimes just droops down due to the mic's weight and makes it very awkward while streaming. Edit: The shockmount wasn't originally designed for the G-Track Pro. while it is labeled as such, it was for the older model, the G-Track pro screws on fine but makes reaching the knobs to finetune sensitivity a chore as they almost hide behind the spider frame and the volume knob is below the ring, suspended on the elastic bands

@DrWho2008t101 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I really appreciate your work!

@MustafaAllami 2 жыл бұрын

Confused which piece can I buy I use it for video recording and live broadcasting Elgato Wave 3 HyperX QuadCast s Blue Yeti x

@starspangledkiwi7224 2 жыл бұрын

Get blue yeti. Not the nano but the full blue yeti. It has all the features the samsung has with fantastic audio quality. I use it for my channel.

@carter_dj 2 жыл бұрын

elgato doesn't sound great. hyperx quadcast and blue yeti will have similar sound quality. If you just want sound quality though there is a mic (with some downsides) for 90 bucks that sounds better than the yeti imo, called the Neat Bumblebee USB mic. The only issue is the stand, although better than the razer, it only sits on your desk and there is no way to mount it. But the price to performance for sound is incredible.

@ecosti 2 жыл бұрын

@@starspangledkiwi7224 isnt the nano and the full blue yeti the same quality when it comes to audio ?

@BaronBrocket 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, I love all of your informative videos! I found you by accident but I'm so glad that I did. You rule dude. Starting my own part time stream soon because of you!

@Luis-jm2cc 4 жыл бұрын

this test was a bit unfair because you used the wrong mode on the hyperx mic...

@grantbalmer6951 4 жыл бұрын

Which mode would you recommend?

@6969MockingBird 4 жыл бұрын

Grant Balmer he recorded it as a stereo mode but the mic should be set up as a cardiod and when u record use a monontrack

@baconrespect7261 4 жыл бұрын

YES EXACTLY

@envic9747 4 жыл бұрын

ImThatNinja well I game and play with my friends a lot but don’t stream that often, and I don’t make any videos, so which mode do u prefer?

@dabinalab4991 4 жыл бұрын

@@envic9747 Still cardiod. The first two settings is directional audio, like hearing it in your left or right ear. Cardiod takes the sound from the front and makes a dead zone on the back of it. Which could help dampen the noise of keyboard typing. Last one takes sound from the front and back, so it's really only useful if you're doing like an across a table podcast or interview and you use just the one mic

@Datheft 3 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed and watched at least 5 of ur videos they hella dope

@MatchiiGSL 2 жыл бұрын

Dude iv been watching u for a long time, you helped me so much and made some of my days and now imma actually try and start streaming. Just wanna say thanks so much bro!

@jermainelynch4612 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video bro, honestly was thinking about this yesterday and you read my mind lol. LOVE YOUR CONTENT! Keep grinding

@DOMINOSMOFO 4 жыл бұрын

I own the HyperX and you had it on the worst and thinnest setting. The omni-directional makes it sound pretty weak and terrible. The bi-directional is by far the best, it gives detailed highs and it somehow gives it the low-end you liked in the Samson.

@dacejoy02 4 жыл бұрын

How about Cardioid? I'm really thinking if i should get it or not and was shocked when I heard the quality in the video. Then I found your comment. Is there any difference in quality between bi-directional and cardioid?

@DOMINOSMOFO 4 жыл бұрын

@@dacejoy02 Cardioid is the second worse setting on the mic. It too, is a bit thin sounding. The stereo and bidirectional have the same EQ signature, but the stereo requires that you speak in the center unless you're down mixing to mono. That leaves bidirectional the clear winner. I've owned a Shure sm7b since 2011 to do, at the time, some voice over work and it's great. This was before it was popular with content makers outside the pro audio scene. But it requires some hefty accessories to make it sound it's best and in some cases, even half decent. I had been looking for a solid USB mic for a few years and upon hearing it in a couple of videos along with seeing its features and price point, it felt like a no brainer. I have no regrets purchasing it.

@ryanwaasdorp 4 жыл бұрын

@@DOMINOSMOFO the HyperX Quadcast is meant for gamers and streamers. Therefore, cardioid is the best option on the Quadcast.

@DOMINOSMOFO 4 жыл бұрын

@@ryanwaasdorp I've been clearly only referring to sound quality, and bidirectional is king here. And the only reason one might think that cardioid is the better option as far it's intended target consumer, is because they probably think it will reduce the capture of their keyboard clicks and sorry to say, this mic is a condenser so it captures just about everything regardless. For that matter, if the HyperX really was intended for streamers and such who wanted to only capture their voice, a dynamic mic design was the far better option. Hence, why so many influencers use dynamic mics. Yes, the cardioid setting captures slightly less background sound, but the quality dip is not worth it. And as of this past week, if one has a Nvidia gpu like I do, there is really no reason not to use Nvidia's RTXVoice software. It's a game changer and allows me to speak into the HyperX as if it were a dynamic microphone -- with a fan right on me at full power and only a foot away from the mic; it's just amazing tech. If one doesn't have a Nvidia gpu, well, there are noise gates and compressors that could be applied via other means.

@MikeKollin 4 жыл бұрын

@@DOMINOSMOFO I am not a gamer. I am going to buy a microphone this week. I have been watching video's for about 4 days now on Microphones and boom arms. #1 I am going to record my books in my voice. #2 For youtube Video's. #3 I am also going to use it for streaming live on youtube etc... so I won't be banging on the keyboard like a gamer would. What Microphone do you recommend for this? I had it down to Blue Yet $129 or the HyperX for $139...

@lonelyrapture9672 4 жыл бұрын

i really like this vid because u do a very very good job at explaining a lot about mics to beginners so they can make a good judgement call on what mic the want.

@j-cobgames2549 3 жыл бұрын

hey thanks for the tips on the mic really helps

@danieldrives8619 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone know anything about the Svive Hydra Streaming set? Is it good or bad? Telle me anything

@cayman2010 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear I made the right decision when I got the Samson mic some months back!

@krby5799 4 жыл бұрын

Do u use a boom arm/stand

@sync8071 4 жыл бұрын

Only problem is he had the hyper x on the wrong setting, which could've mislead people.

@KuyaJDL 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I need help , I bought hyper quadcast microphone I am trying record a podcast using my android phones I cannot hear myself during the recording both of my headphones are not working what should i do?

@bidlinc 3 жыл бұрын

I have been watching your vids recently there are SO helpful

@SAIPHiIRE 4 жыл бұрын

Do I need a good onboard sound or even a soundcard to have a good sound like in the test in this video? I was also thinking about buying the hyperx, but then I saw the test from Samson and it was definitly better. I have a really deep voice and (viewers and friends say) sound like, I smoke 30 cigarettes a day, even though I have never smoked^^. What would be the best choice here? My Mainboard is Asus Prime B-350 Plus. I bought the soundcard: sound blaster z, but a couple days after using, I've had a teribble and loud noice in games and even after switching tabs on my browser. But only, when my gpu was plugged in. So, do I need a better onboard sound or soundcard for the Samson?

@hoshimuraoo3584 4 жыл бұрын

The Samson won in every category for me. I think it looks great and i have a very deep voice so I think the Samson is just perfect for me. Thanks for this Video. I just discovered your channel yesterday and you helped me out a lot! c:

@danc6424 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Your content is amazing! Very informative and entertaining! Well done!

@hanxiaobai 4 жыл бұрын

Really great review! Got the G Pro and I'm very impressed with the audio quality.

@troels_rl2475 4 жыл бұрын

The HyperX just sounds the most natural to me. The Blue and the Samson sounds crisp and all, but you definitely know that the person behind that mic is using a microphone. I feel like the HyperX does a really good job at emulating what it sounds like when you talk to a person IRL, that the others simply don't. HyperX wins for me in pretty much every category as well.

@camrinplays333 3 жыл бұрын

Big facts

@TheVoidedRealm 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I feel that like I get confused when people sound like they're in the same room as me but they're on a mic and they're like we got hyperx quadcastS

@ultimomos5918 2 жыл бұрын

I'd have to say that I think the best bang for the HyperX just nails every department. I studied audio engineering as well and while there is a noticeable low end difference between it and the samson it's not something a simple EQ wouldn't fix (if you really wanted that tone). If you're going just for voiceover work I'd say pick the Samson but if you want something that not only sounds good but looks great and eye catching on stream, the Hyperx is the move.

@starspangledkiwi7224 2 жыл бұрын

But the hyper sounds tinny...though. I got base heavy earbuds and it still sounds rough.

@toxictophat4194 2 жыл бұрын

Idk I own the hyper x and I don't know why it sounds like it does in this video I thought it sounded clean when I recorded with it compared to a JLab it's better either way I got mine cheap enough I'm not upset

@ultimomos5918 2 жыл бұрын

@Leafsio depends on your budget and goals. If you’re wanting to stay around like $100 then it’s hard to beat a blue yeti for the price. Only other one I’d recommend would be the at2020 usb variant. If you can spring about $300 a Focusrite scarlet 2i2 and at2020 are a great place to start on the XLR world and will give you a ton of options for expansion later. Better headroom and preamps for clearer sound and more control in this setup but more money and work. Depends on your goals

@None-dx7gu 2 жыл бұрын

Hyperx can never beat Samson, trust me!

@ultimomos5918 2 жыл бұрын

@@None-dx7gu how bout “they’re both good mics”? there is no “best mic”, everyone sounds different based on the signal chain. Use what you like, plain and simple

@HayWoodJobLoMe 3 жыл бұрын

thumbs up just for the explanation of the polar patterns but mostly because of the pictures that go with it. took me so many videos of people "mentioning" it but visuals always makes things better.

@dablackshire 3 жыл бұрын

Probably The Most indirectly Informative Video Related To Audio That I've Heard on This New Journey. I am Extremely Grateful. Thank You. [New Subscriber]

@luigi0892 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Harris great video! I just wanted to ask how you have mounted your dslr on your table?

@xdpreacher5917 5 жыл бұрын

He uses a tripod

@xristinarose2409 3 жыл бұрын

Bought HyperX because Samson was 200€ here vs HyperX 150€. I do love the mic. It looks pretty and is easy to use. The sound is def good enough for games and meetings 😊

@Averwing 3 жыл бұрын

what is the make of the mic arm your using been looking for a small one like this one

@LoveMoneySecretsTV 4 жыл бұрын

Helpful thorough review!

@therecycledpirate 4 жыл бұрын

I was already considering the Samson. Thank you for this awesome review! I do believe the Samson looks better than the Blue though.

@remybories3718 3 жыл бұрын

man the Blue and the Samson mics sound good ! also love the looks of the HyperX one

@CristianDoss 4 жыл бұрын

Does the Samson sounds good using it on Discord?

@murse4427 3 жыл бұрын

I've been looking at the Hyper X and Shure mics, so I am glad I saw this video. Have you rated the Shure mic comparing it to the Nano and Sampson?

@DeathcoreDogDad 4 жыл бұрын

I think the one thing missing is that you can of course tweak the sound using something like voicemeeter. I have the Seiren X which is arguably one of the worst of these 4, but change a few simple settings, set up a noise gate as it's very sensitive, and you're good to go. Sounds great. I don't expect to use one straight out the box and it be optimized for my set up, although if it is, awesome!

@TheMillionDollarDropout Жыл бұрын

That's cool! I wonder how good that actually works, wow! I can't wait to try it out on the Samson I just snatched for $65 on eBay! I have VOICE METER and I love it although it can be confusing sometimes because I also now have NVIDIA BROADCAST to worry about and then SteelSeries Gaming because I love the EQ that gives me the ability to set my overall PC's sound to "Cinematic" for when I watch movies or something and it also has a SPATIAL AUDIO feature that works globally, so that's sick too. It's a bit of a headache now though like I'm saying so having a Mic that just sounds "THE BEST" out of the Box is quite a good thing and actually feels necessary for me personally. Glad to hear that your HyperX works even better than it did out of the box through some modifications though!

@GPSJayDog22 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review of the Hyper X. I have purchased the Hyper X QuadCast "S" version and installed the NGENUITY software. This included software makes the mic so much better. I can adjust MIC VOLUME, MIC MONITORING and HEADSET VOLUME. I have my IEMs plugged into the mic and can monitor my audio. I would give this mic a 10 in this investment level. Again, thanks for the review :-) Cheers, Jay

@sora3536 3 ай бұрын

thanks for the feedback -Sora

@arza6291 3 жыл бұрын

I'm getting the Blue Yeti soon! So excited to use it to grow my channel. Thanks for the review!

@ChelleDaClippah 2 жыл бұрын

i love and appreciate your honesty and good vibes

@inbarsolomon 5 жыл бұрын

XLR Mics - We Figured Out Which One You Should Buy- next?

@ubern3rd 5 жыл бұрын

Shure, I like that idea

@HawksNestYT 5 жыл бұрын

UberN3rD I Shure do also

@chucklesdeclown8819 5 жыл бұрын

Nice idea.

@MidnightVentures 4 жыл бұрын

I have had the Yeti Nano for less than a year. Started experiencing static during my recordings on Audacity out of nowhere. Didnt change the settings or anything, MIC has just went to shit. Its decent for the price (99$ on average) but I'm switching to the Samson. Its extremely attractive and I love the deeper, richer tone it gives your voice.

@TheSnorkyShow 3 жыл бұрын

Another great review from Alpha gaming, helped a lot, I have bought the samson and it comes in 2 day cant wait!

@vedoxg 3 жыл бұрын

I like this guys energy. I learned a lot about microphones from these guys. Thanks dude keep up with the good work

@TheGrumpyBrit 5 жыл бұрын

I would also like to recommend the Rode NT-USB. It's a great USB mic for its price point.

@JVarni 5 жыл бұрын

I was very close to getting the Rode. Aesthetically, I think it's gorgeous. I ended up going with the Samson though, because of function, weight, and low-end since I have a deep voice.

@ChristianJosephs 5 жыл бұрын

@@JVarni I was considering the Rode NT USB or the Audio Technica AT2020 USB+ . In the end I went for the Audio Technica one. I think both a great microphones.. the ones in the test are not really what you should looking for.

@ChristianJosephs 5 жыл бұрын

@@JVarni this review made me convince for the Audio Technica www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1UHE5Y259RBFA/ref=cm_cr_getr_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00B5ZX9FM -> I bet that review is even without setting up some sound settings/improvements.

@Icenfyre 4 жыл бұрын

@xthe_moonx 4 жыл бұрын

for the hyperx mic, when plugging in a headset, would i still be able to hear game sound? my headset has a volume control on it so im not too worried about that.

@MyGoatFloats 4 жыл бұрын

TheMoon probably will need a program or set up something on your pc to hear both. Not sure

@Malakith 4 жыл бұрын

I know it's very late, but yes you'll still hear the game like you would if you got your headphones plugged into the PC. All it does is that it also plays your recorded voice through your headphone so you'll be able to hear yourself better.

@MonkeyGamez 3 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say I appreciate this video. You come across as a solid guy. I'll definitely be checking out your twitch. I'm excited for that :) Thanks for tips. All love.

@starkbeatle4516 2 жыл бұрын

may need help here i have a blue yeti mic and the modes on the back are not working despite being pulled out of the box. if anyone can help me then cheers

@name13ss84 4 жыл бұрын

lmfao the razer sounds like ur talking through a tin can

@keeper280 4 жыл бұрын

That is a razer quality level

@lepketheslime4792 4 жыл бұрын

Its Razer trademarm. My friens once said i sound like im in a tank.

@negativemusicforlife8919 4 жыл бұрын

looks like one aswell

@CraftifyPrints420 4 жыл бұрын

@@keeper280 only mouse and keyboards are good for entry level streamers mics/headsets are a joke spent a few days returning headsets thought i was doing something wrong.... nope razors mics are just shit total shit ever last one of them

@noahharrington3038 4 жыл бұрын

everything's the same, until you get to the razer

@withnohook 5 жыл бұрын

pretty sure when u were testing the sound quality of the quadcast u didnt have it on the cardiod polar pattern

@thinkessentials30 2 жыл бұрын

Intro! LOVED IT! :D It was a great review. Samson G-Track PRO sounded the best among these to me as well!

@fishii.3819 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ive been looking to buy a desktop usb mic for soooooo long and ive finally found a video that provides everything i need to know for it and ive finally found a good mic

@100bxnes 4 жыл бұрын

“So this is what it’s going to sound like when talking quiet on the stream. And this is what it’s going to sound like taking loud on the stream!!!!!

@DeathcoreDogDad 4 жыл бұрын

I've heard that before somewhere

@quangducdao 4 жыл бұрын

I believe they made the razor one plastic because of the design of the stand. since the mic can rotate on it the mic cant be too heavy since it would affect stability of the stand if mic is not straight. it would topple over way easier when grazed accidentally.

@ladykryss8311 3 жыл бұрын

I am really glad to have found you! I am new to twitch, right now I am just a viewer. I love photography and the tech stuff. I have been asked by some friends on and off twitch to start streaming the games I play. I know zero about mics and setting up twitch, I am going to give a go at making a set up and stream. Maybe it wont go anywhere but I am sure Ill have fun, hopefully people will come hang out with me :) I watched a video of yours the other day about cameras and setting them up, your explanation of it was great! I know a wee bit but I think there would have been a very clear understanding if I didnt! I have taken photography classes where the teachers didnt do as nice of a job explaining thing like aperture and iso. Now time to go get a mic! thanks

@gbaca07 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information

@peternoparker 4 жыл бұрын

For those that want a summary: Samson is the best one.

@lynnly2406 4 жыл бұрын

Zoe Dooley thank you

@droneimagination9534 4 жыл бұрын

no its not, hyperX one is the best. He had the mic set to stereo and not Cardioid

@shanegauthier712 4 жыл бұрын

who do i trust

@SparQz 4 жыл бұрын

@@droneimagination9534 is that why it sounded so quiet?

@droneimagination9534 4 жыл бұрын

@@SparQz exactly, If It was on cardioid it would sound better more clear and crisp etc

@moonmessiah9368 5 жыл бұрын

Harris: “I’m all about a clean cable experience” Me: *looks behind harris* John Cena: “aRe YoU sUrE aBoUt ThAt?”

@RobKlipz 3 жыл бұрын

i will be adding either the yeti or the samsung not quite sure yet, i also checked out your streambeats, wow, to a new youtuber like myself I have to humbly thank you for all you do and offer the community. Your freakin awesome man, thanks for all your help. 1000 thumbs up!!!

@missytusara8274 3 жыл бұрын

I've been considering the Samson but I wanted to be sure it was gonna be a good purchase. This was very helpful!

@JordanMuzquiz 3 жыл бұрын

I actually prefer the look of the Samson over the HyperX. Has a more timeless look. And the thickness in the alto range of the Samsob is ++! I have a mid to deeper voice so that was an interesting and helpful detail. Great video! Thank you!

@None-dx7gu 2 жыл бұрын

samson is the best mic than can even be compare shure, r0de nt etc. It is such a classy and amazing mic for being a usb mic

@squidlyminimalisim 2 жыл бұрын

But rgb gives you more fps in games

@Wiley94 4 жыл бұрын

All 4 of these sound better than whatever he's using in this video.

@adjahdjahdkajhdprivadjkahd5383 4 жыл бұрын

Very true

@cancerousnut7767 4 жыл бұрын

Its mostly because if you're focusing on audio performance, you huddle the microphone at the perfect distance to get the best audio. Here he's just sitting in a chair trying to talk. When I stream, I'm not huddling my microphone trying to sound like DDoI. I'm sitting back trying to play.

@ILOVEMRDAV 4 жыл бұрын

Ikr

@joshuadalton6063 3 жыл бұрын

Really? I came to comments to ask "what mic is he recording the first minutes on, it sounds dang good!" :(

@Aurosai 3 жыл бұрын

@@joshuadalton6063 lol man

@coryspang7548 2 жыл бұрын

I'm considering getting the Samson G-Track Pro for my online classes, and potentially livestreaming in the future. This video really helped me out. Thank you for what you do.

@77RBurt 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought the Samson for voice and for music streams, I have been pretty happy with it. It is pretty heavy though.

@dustinclark83 4 жыл бұрын

very surprised the AT2020USB was not included in this.

@Griggsbygriffindore 4 жыл бұрын

bevis420 and over a hyperx? Lmao

@BootaMan 4 жыл бұрын

thats something i was wondering too !, i had the USB at2020 for almost 2 years and then i upgraded to the XLR version and tbh there is a huge difference but it gets complicated specially after i start getting a toot sound every 15 seconds or so and i cant find out why i tried changed the xlr cable and whatever but it didnt work so i went back to the usb one !

@Scruffynerd 4 жыл бұрын

Or even the cost efficient at2005 usb

@minecraftWithDanielD 4 жыл бұрын

Cade Aldridge While I love the 2005 (It's my current) the problem is that it's a dynamic microphone. Again from a technical standpoint, that's fine, however streamers need to have visual elements to their streams, and quite often, it's hard to make a dynamic mic look good. I'm well aware that these aren't all visually appealing, heck, I'd say the Yeti is the worst looking mic to mount ever, but they still have that element a dynamic doesn't. Also Condenser mics just aren't as well liked

@cybr3948 3 жыл бұрын

what mic are you using to record your voice (not the ones you are rating)??

@da-AL 4 жыл бұрын

have you tried recording whatever type of external mic plugged into your iPhone? how long does the phone battery hang in there for, recording while powering external mic? the best place for me to record is my closet, which unfortunately is rather small...

@lloydchristmas4547 3 жыл бұрын

The Samson G-Track Pro has the best sound, and the best overall here IMO. I think it's unfair to include the Razer Seiren here, as it's in a lower price range and meant to be a tier lower than the other three.

@filmrevv1839 2 жыл бұрын

🤦‍♂️👩🏿‍🦱👩‍👩‍👧🧙🏻👩🏻‍🦱👩🏻‍🦱🐯🍃🌿🍃🐆🦮😍

@Bradenv863 2 жыл бұрын

I will be honest because he is using the wrong mode for the hyperx quadcast he should be using bi or cardio track

@HOLLASOUNDS Жыл бұрын

Senpai seems not to know that the Samsung mic is a copy of the original Blue Yetti mic, same size same build quality same weight.

@JoakimGulbrandsen 4 жыл бұрын

"Haha, when tightening the Blue turns away" - Everyone, that has built lego in their youth - "THATS WHAT THE NUT IS FOR, TO TIGHTEN IT WHERE YOU WANT" Oh, Harris..

@Jburneyjr 3 жыл бұрын

Great content as always

@BlueHells 3 жыл бұрын

Can't you rotate the threaded screw in the mounting arm? I can on my cheap one so I don't have that issue of the mic not facing me...

@cameronvanhooft 4 жыл бұрын

I've got the Quadcast and am really happy with it. Also looks like you were on the wrong sound mode, supposed to be on Cardiod instead of Omnidirectional. Found a massive sound quality difference myself

@ExtraterrestrialGaming 3 жыл бұрын

My G-Track Pro was such a beast. I have upgraded to an XLR at this point (a Rode Procaster) but my G-Track Pro was such a workhorse. It's still my travel mic.

@SouloSwang 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a musician producer and artist I love the G track pro!!!

@jaepayg_ 3 жыл бұрын

Is this the sound with just the microphone or are you using a mixer or software ?

@justinwilson6629 4 жыл бұрын

just grabbed g track pro but cant seem to get mic monitoring to work and still hear my game audio. I am using the arctis pro headset. Any ideas how to connect everything to work correctly?