Choosing the Best USB Mics for Singing
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Whether you’re an engineer who’s recording vocals or you’re just looking for a place to start with laying down your own tracks, the right microphone can make or break your final product. While there is a plethora of great mics out there, you can still capture high-quality vocals without worrying about breaking the bank or needing a complex recording setup. This is where USB microphones come in, delivering a quick, convenient, wallet-friendly option that won’t compromise on quality. Which ones take your vocals over the finish line? Nick D’Virgilio’s got the info you need, showcasing several of the best USB microphones for recording vocals. Check it out!
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00:00 - Intro
01:59 - Apogee HypeMic
02:34 - Beyerdynamic Fox
03:32 - Audio-Technica AT2020 USB-X
04:23 - Sennheiser Profile
05:17 - SSL Connex
06:23 - Rode NT-USB+
07:20 - Shure MV7
08:18 - AKG LYRA
09:24 - Earthworks ICON USB
10:27 - Blue Microphones Yeti
11:35 - Outro
#Sweetwater #USBMic #Guide #NDV
@sweetwater Жыл бұрын
What are you going to use your new USB microphone to record? Tell us about your project in the comments, and be sure to head over to Sweetwater to check out these USB mics and more! 👉 sweetwater.sjv.io/BestUSBMicsForSinging
@enkeierick 8 ай бұрын
Hey Nick which microphone has the warmest godly bass voice signature the most?
@BambuSouljaBlessUP 6 ай бұрын
I use a yeti blue mic but want to see if there are better options . Not that it is not a decent mic but starting to look for something maybe better for a usb mic since I do a lot of singing . Thanks for video .
@bonOhm Жыл бұрын
Singing parts for direct comparison 2:12 Apogee HypeMic - 24bit 96kHz 3:03 Beyerdynamic Fox - 24bit 96kHz 3:53 Audio-Technica AT2020 USB-X - 24bit 96kHz 4:49 Sennheiser Profile - 24bit 48kHz 5:54 SSL Connex - 16bit? 96kHz 6:51 Rode NT-USB+ - 24bit 48kHz 7:49 Shure MV7 - 24bit 48kHz 8:55 AKG LYRA - 24bit 192kHz 9:58 Earthworks ICON USB - 16bit 48kHz 11:05 Blue Microphones Yeti - 16bit 48kHz All are Condenser mics except for Shure MV7 (Dynamic)
@Iaowah5053 7 ай бұрын
I can't say which one is best
@fangsoffuego 7 ай бұрын
Ssl connex and shure mv7 weren't it to me, the rest sounded much better
@kalidusamarawickrama8015 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the hanging out with me ndv. Singing thru microphones via USB 🎶
@ronaldcoleman9370 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video!!! I am in the market for a simple portable solution for traveling and capturing ideas on the road!!! Thanks again, this was very helpful!!!!
@borntosyn498 6 ай бұрын
The SSL Connex is so jarring with how proficient it is in capturing great quality sound. It looks like a Sumerian Ziggurat but somehow manages to be right up there with the rest of these amazing microphones. To think we've come so far as to having USB MICS that can produce professional quality sound (with some solid mixing). Great video man; this was very informative and helpful. Been writing music for nearly 20 years and was looking for equipment that was both within my budget and space-conscientious. Not trying to pursue a career at this stage of my life but I definitely don't plan to stop songwriting ever so videos like this is very encouraging to hobbyists like myself. Thank you 🙏
@RedCupMafia Жыл бұрын
Couldn't focus lol too busy singing along 😂
@wtrpddles 8 ай бұрын
fr
@isamatula 4 ай бұрын
IKRRRR so catchyyy 😂😂😂
@ScenicWoods 2 ай бұрын
Seriously though 😂 I couldn’t help but memorize it immediately after hearing it for the first time! 😂 It’s the 🎵🎶 “ohhh oooh oh's" for me 😊Catchy!
@Bada4ever Жыл бұрын
I liked the Sennheiser Profile and the Yeti Midnight blue one the best. Thanks for this video and a song that won't leave my head for a week.
@ProvenSawlid Жыл бұрын
Regular rode Nt-USB always did me right
@nikorodry 7 ай бұрын
I need his song as my new ringtone, can’t stop singing it now
@dtchevy7317 5 ай бұрын
Faaacts lol
@NipponKiwi Жыл бұрын
Great Video Mr Sweetwater! I Learnt Heaps 🧠💡! From New Zealand 🇳🇿
@claudestein9418 Жыл бұрын
Great job Nick! Is the protools session you used available?? Very hard to pick up subtleties through my iPhone and the internet. Is the session available?
@SwirlyJoe 11 ай бұрын
I was too busy dancing😂
@GregAvery-uf4oq 6 ай бұрын
I'm definitely grabbing one Setting up
@thevijayraj34 6 ай бұрын
Can you make a full cover of this song?😅 Its addictive
@carmelesmbm Ай бұрын
Thank you you helped me choose 💖
@lyneicehaynes4922 11 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed the new blue yeti microphone and I like singing.
@lydiashimens8767 10 ай бұрын
does recording program effect the quality of the recording and which would you recommend
@jbaranowski1990 Жыл бұрын
Any new tests of non-usb LDC mics? I'm looking for LDC mic which is neutral in sound range up to $500. Thanks!
@ronnieo9571 10 ай бұрын
But what I really want to know is this: "The frequency response of a microphone is the single most determining factor of its characteristic sound." But you didn't give that information. Am I getting something wrong? That would be the high and low frequency response in the audio range of the human ear. Right?
@meganb4432 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for a great video... which affordable microphone do you think has the best sensitivity? My friend has MSA which has resulted in his vocal cords getting tremors & deteriorating, so his voice gets breathy and cuts in and out to the point that his phone mic can't pick up most of his voice and it sounds like his signal is dropping out. I can't understand most of what he says on the phone, and he is unable to use voice to text. Unfortunately, his whole body is affected so he can't do text to voice, either! Also, could you plug these into a smartphone? Or, would he need to use his laptop to make calls with messenger or zoom, etc.? Cheers.
@og951 11 ай бұрын
Awesome review 👏 👌 👍
@tokenpaddockmakedonija 9 ай бұрын
Great video 👏🏻
@JaniceLalla Жыл бұрын
can they go directly to be used with a webcam with no software to also pick up the amp or PA in the room?
@AmandaCrossMusic 4 ай бұрын
So catchy!! Leaning towards the Beyerdymanic for price point and ease of use. Best comfortable headphones that aren’t too bulky with decent price point??
@G..G.. Жыл бұрын
You have a nice voice NDV. Which one did you like most for your voice?
@3awsomefaces 9 ай бұрын
wow I couldn't tell the difference between any of those microphones lol
@HappyNBoy 6 ай бұрын
Well, I mean, that's largely a combination of KZfaq compression and what speakers or headphones you're using.
@unotoli 6 ай бұрын
@@HappyNBoy there was no comment from reviewer either, not even a personal favourite
@jabzjr6249 4 ай бұрын
😂
@bossanesta 3 ай бұрын
good news, buy the cheapest one in the list ;-)
@LearnWire 10 ай бұрын
I woke up with this song in my head lol.
@ajstylesentertainment5955 9 ай бұрын
Hello sir can tell me best microphone among in list for singing
@emilyanne2188 11 ай бұрын
Pull it down into the diaphram, NDV! Also, you've got some questions down there! They want to know which one you preferred for YOUR voice and why, which is a great question. As a Mezzo-Soprano singer songwriter, I consider multiple different aspects when choosing a Mic as I'm sure you do as well.
@raincandy3 15 күн бұрын
How did you rank them? I'm a higher end of mezzo, would love your opinion!
@oreocookie3379 8 ай бұрын
I really liked the song actually. Need the whole song now
@MrMartellSincere 2 ай бұрын
I'm investing into the AKG podcast essentials 😊
@peluchetv7494 9 ай бұрын
I have the blue yeti X and i try to make rap with this mic, do you think i must sell it for a rhode USB ?
@ourdogteddy 11 ай бұрын
I liked the sound of rode and yeti.
@f2lo2 5 ай бұрын
I like the most audio-technica which is quite suprising.
@RiAv33 11 ай бұрын
JAJAJAJA GREAT PRESENTATION!!! Greetings!
@user-zq9bm2oq9e 4 ай бұрын
Today ..I bought Rode NT USB + .... it's really amazing
@Onixjay 5 ай бұрын
does it work on maco sonama version?
@lofnme 6 ай бұрын
I think lyra is the best on its price range?
@user-ib7mv3wh4x 9 ай бұрын
hm, for me you sounded best with the earthworks USB. But its price is not from this earth. I guess, I stick with my t.bone 420. which is great / good enough.
@thevijayraj34 7 ай бұрын
Sennheiser profile better than rode nt mini?
@romaycorrales677 Жыл бұрын
espectacular
@user-fo8sn7mw6z 11 ай бұрын
I was going to get the at2020 but I liked sennheiser more here
@eloisestafford7992 Жыл бұрын
i have a tiktok where i sing / play ukulele while gaming and i’ve always had the problem with my razer mini of the sound of the uke when i play too loud etc do you have any recommendations on what mic would be the clearest for my voice and uke ? 😊
@sweetwater Жыл бұрын
Hey, Eloise! Great question. It can depend on the kind of sound you want to get and how everything is set up (close or distant mic, acoustic treatment in the room, etc). If the mic is clipping when you play too loud you might just want to get a mic with more dynamic range/lower sensitivity, but if the uke is just overtaking your vocals it may be more of a mic positioning problem or a frequency response problem. Since there is a lot of nuance to finding the best mic for a particular scenario, feel free to reach out to your Sweetwater Sales Engineer, or myself if you don’t already have a point of contact, and we can get that narrowed down! Connor Smith, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1793, connor_smith@sweetwater.com
@grafyfoxcr7773 Жыл бұрын
Did you end up buying any of these?
@NipponKiwi Жыл бұрын
Your voice is fre🤪aking awesome 😎!
@zofitty Жыл бұрын
you can sing brudda ✊🏽
@MohdShahrulNizam90 Жыл бұрын
Can you tell me, which one is suitable for beginner? Want to make voice over and recording... And i want to find a cheap one... Hope that you can help me
@freshbeats2745 Жыл бұрын
would the hyper x quadcast s be a good option? for making music and streaming?
@floor.mp3 10 ай бұрын
for looks yes but for audio quality there are better options
@arunkumarsaini4754 8 ай бұрын
I want to buy a microphone which mic has crystal clear sound and good noise cancellation?? 1-blue yeti 2-akg lyra 3-senneheiser profile 4-rode mini usb Please tell me...
@tartarosist 8 ай бұрын
senneheiser profile has good noise cancellation from what i know
@briannaelizabeth5406 4 ай бұрын
Weird question but why does voices always sound 10x better when singing in an echoey parking garage, bathroom, or hallway and is there any microphone that give that same effect?
@sunnyboner676 3 ай бұрын
Just use reverb on whichever recording software you’re using. Singers often track with reverb as it gives them more confidence in their singing.
@Shivangi_Vishwakarma 9 ай бұрын
Sir can u suggest a usb condenser microphone for group singing
@sweetwater 9 ай бұрын
Hey, Shivangi! Great question and thanks for your interest. The best mic for you could depend on many factors such as what sound characteristics you want and the environment you record in. For group vocals, you may want to consider a mic with an omnidirectional pickup pattern such as the Blue Yeti USB: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/YetiBlk--blue-microphones-yeti-multi-pattern-usb-condenser-microphone-blackout This will make it easier to avoid off-axis discoloration of the vocals. I hope this helps! Feel free to reach out if you have questions. Connor Smith, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1793, connor_smith@sweetwater.com
@sdtimeless 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for hanging out with me…
@raincandy3 14 күн бұрын
Any recs for usb c cable connection?
@sweetwater 13 күн бұрын
Hey there! Most USB microphones will come with a USBC cable that should work just fine. If not, this one by Hosa should work: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/USB306CC--hosa-superspeed-usb3.1-gen2-usb-c-to-usb-c-cable I hope this helps! Nick Pasquino, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 3230, nick_pasquino@sweetwater.com
@MauChaza Жыл бұрын
hey, what about audio technica atr 2500x usb for singing?
@user-zq9se9vr2g Жыл бұрын
that thing is lower level compares to these, buy a AT2020 USB+
@richielangielin Жыл бұрын
Sennheiser and Rode sound alike. I think they're very good.
@richielangielin Жыл бұрын
The more I listen to the different recordings, I like how crisp the AKG Lyra sounds. Very similar to Earthworks.
@UnKnown-bw6ti 7 ай бұрын
@@richielangielinjust got AKG (partially because of your comment and because it was half off ) I appreciate your comment thank you friend
@kaushalsuvarna5156 4 ай бұрын
No Samson G-Track Pro? Surprising
@YuushaX2000 2 ай бұрын
is it me i dont know the sennheiser profile just sound more polish and neutral pleasing to listen to and its only a 24bit and 48khz but dang it sound good ,, i dont know the others kinda not polish like they sound good but like noty as polish as the sennheiser (skip to when he scream *via uuuusb* screaming ) youll see what i mean its not harsh as the other ones
@XXXX19187 Ай бұрын
me too
@willmcelroy6376 6 ай бұрын
Rhodes sounded best, most like a natural condenser, with sennhieser close, followed by earthworks and yeti
@MarcBossYT 2 ай бұрын
Cool
@megnoman Ай бұрын
The Lyra wins. Ive been an audio engineer for about a decade and have used ALOT of usb mics, snd the lyra is just so clean. Edit:I DIDNT FINISH THE VIDEO AND DIDNT REALIZE BLUE IS HERE. Blue wins
@RiAv33 11 ай бұрын
What's up, one question.....I want to buy a gaming microphone, I'm between the fox and the Rode NT-USB Mini, which one do you recommend because it would only be for gaming and if the distance between the microphone and me would affect these two microphones when communicating with my playmates? MANY THANKS
@sweetwater 11 ай бұрын
Hey, Ric. Really, either of those microphones are going to work just fine for gaming. They’re very similar in most of their specs! With that being said, the Rode can handle some higher level volumes, so if you ever get loud for any reason, the Rode would be a solid choice in that case. I hope this helps! Nick Pasquino, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 3230, nick_pasquino@sweetwater.com
@JasonWelchMusic 6 ай бұрын
Nick was equal distance to all mics, and I couldn't tell a difference through my apple usb-c earbuds.... zero difference.
@AmandaCrossMusic 4 ай бұрын
Beyerdynamic is no longer available 😢
@andrewjames5782 Жыл бұрын
Can all be used with android or it is the senheiser only? 😮😮
@LeeDonnie 9 ай бұрын
Akg
@aseomg Жыл бұрын
Is the video editor still friends with Nick? That's all I want to know. 😎
@MichalHasvira Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@joewilmot 3 ай бұрын
The music bed was so loud. Couldn’t discern any difference between mics.
@Andy-B-Reed 10 ай бұрын
Ur song got stuck in my head ugh……lol you u guys tho
@enkeierick 8 ай бұрын
Which one has more of that godly bassy sound?
@JSSTUDIO-wr2jq Жыл бұрын
🙂👍
@mindcache5650 10 ай бұрын
I couldn’t differentiate the sound at all. I guess the 24 bit + 192khz just because it’s a bigger number.
@max10hoop 9 ай бұрын
HZ isn't what determines the sound quality, that's usually the bitrate.
@eraserheadbaby7471 9 ай бұрын
Would have been nice if you had sung the exact same distance from each mic. Really surprised you didn't to be honest!
@SugarKaneNosey 11 ай бұрын
there's almost no benefit in running these mics in their xlr counterparts in 2023 that wasn't true 7 years ago
@bobateaboy04 9 ай бұрын
They sound awful compared to their XLR counterparts what are you even talking about? The NT1 sounds a million times better than the tinny sounding NT usb. the yeti still sounds as bad as a yeti. the only decent one is the sennheiser but the rest sound worse than a budget xlr setup that costs the same as buying one of these mics
@newyorklens8525 8 ай бұрын
They all sounds alike with your setup. I don't get it.
@kanohane 5 ай бұрын
They all sound the exact same. maybe lose the music....? It reminds me of a 90s schoool PSA 😮....
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