3:35

starting a podcast soon. I was lost. your video answered all my questions as well as a test. great job. thank you

that button doesn't extend the distance at which you can record; it messes around with the frequency response to make the mic sound different.

Awesome review thanks so much for sharing

good job

Great video man!

The spark sure gives it a fuller sound! Thank you I have decided :)

How'd you get your hands on the fancy pop filter for the Spark, which really didn't dissolve your plosive there but I like it, will probably need to add an actual pop filter.

in fact: You should sing very low and very high tones to test which of this both mics is better :)

Sound comparison at 3:33 :-)

Blue spark has more body than rode. I've used these 2 mics before. NT1A uplifts around 4k to 10k thats why they sound good but it can be harsh in some singers with high tonal dynamics.

Using Spark for 5 years. It's that much favourite of mine that i didn't bought any other mic in this 5 years.

Awesome review

Hey! I'm looking at getting the Rode SM6 Mount and I'm completely new to all this, what kind of stand would I need to use to put the mount on?

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT MICROPHONE STAND HE IS USING ??

would be nice if you added the button on the back of the spark

vs the bluebird? is it worth the 100 over the spark

I used to record my music on a rode microphone at home when I brought the protools session to a engineer the sound quality was so good they taught I recorded in a professional studio

1) a cardioid pattern is a pick up pattern/ polar pattern which is basically an indication of how sensitive the mic is from the center of the diaphragm. Cardioid is the most common pattern in microphones as it is easier to achieve. Other patterns include omni, bi directional, and there are other patterns which are derivatives of the cardioid such as hyper cardioid and super cardioid. 2) there are basically 3 types of microphones: dynamic (cheap, robust, great off axis rejection, the least detailed of the 3 types. does not require any external power to work. commonly found in live applications i.e concerts), condenser or capacitor (expensive, relatively fragile depending on the circuitry and build, versatile in application, very sensitive and is the more detailed of the 3 types. requires external power i.e phantom power to work. commonly found in recording venues) and ribbon (somewhere in between dynamic and condenser in terms of price, sound and price. the most fragile of the 3. common pick up pattern is figure 8 or bi directional. must never be used with phantom power as the electricity will destroy the diaphragm. 3) the nt1-a is very well known as the microphone with the lowest noise even when compared to top of the line mics which costs 2-4 times more then the rode. I find the impedance relatively irrelevant as most modern pre amps are more then capable of amplifying the signal, unless ur using the cheapest dac or audio interface then you prolly wont have much headroom to work with. 4) stop bloody twitching dammit. i feel so disturbed and annoyed for some reason.

Hi there, i'm looking for a mic that could be use like a jackofalltrades, do you ever try out the Rode NT-USB? My choises are; Tode nt-usb or the Blue Spark digital Lightning. in your experience do you prefer one brand than an other?

Rode nt1a sounds so natural while the red one sounds little bit crispy..

okay the spark you can hear the clarity

Thank you sir! Found out I needed a condenser mic for audio interface. I thought my friends at2020 can be usb and condenser but it's just straight usb :( lol

can you suggest me which one is best for my home studio for recording rap songs and one more thing i live in a little noisy place can you suggest me which is best for me that will fulfill everything of mine??

Woah..i like how the blue mic works😍it would sound great for my songs

which Olympus mirrorless model were using? what is a better condenser under $150 for vocals? thanks

also I would put the same pop filter on both

blue definitely has a little more oomph on the ,presense(i dont know how to describe it, i think its actually high end, idk) but the nt1a definitelly has a more natural sound.

do you think the røde nt-a is better for musical instruments? :)

Thanks for your help brotha

The button on the back is called a "pad". I'm not sure how many decibels it is, but they typically come with 10 dB pads or 20 dB pads. (not trying to sound condescending, just a little information)

This mics are for music in studio. For videos the best thing is shotgun mics or lavalier. Don't be fooled by thinking you will be getting better results with "better mics". These are actually entry-level for studio/music purposes.

what stand do you use for the blue spark mic?

Which of these mics are good for deep voices like myself? I was thinking about getting the Audio Technica AT2035 But these two mics look pretty good. Please answer !

Which Olympus mirroless camera you use? Sory about my bad english...

Does anyone know if the blue spark sl can be plugged into audacity?

I was eagar for this comparison.

Why did you said their difference is imperceptible and then said you'd use one for podcast / streaming and the other for professional studio ?

Is it weird that I'm going to use the RØDE microphone mostly for gaming videos?

How does the nt1-a compete with the nt2 a

Each mic is different and has a certain sweet spot. You really need to test in each mic's sweet spot and not just equal distances to get the best out of each microphone. The NT1-A is about 6" so sitting back as you were from each mic and talking isn't getting the best results out of the mic. Also on your video you need more light so you can close down the aperture and get more depth of field to get yourself in focus as well. Yes, there are times you want it shallow but for your static shot you should be in sharp focus with the mics. It's forgivable when you focus in on a specific mic for emphasis but you shouldn't be out of focus in the wide shot.

How do you like the Nt1 a

what camera are you using??

Quick question: Is the Rode NT1-A, also a good microphone for in-game gaming? I want to know because I am thinking of going with that not only to start my "good youtube videos", but to also have a microphone that is long lasting while i'm in-game.

What pop filter is that on the blue spark

i think on blue you got too close to it and with nt1a about 1 inch further. This would explain why the blue has lower tones. I would redo the test, and this time put your back against the wall and measure 6" inches, for both. (your head can't go past the wall so it will be exact distance.

Both mics are great. IMO there is no "better",or "worse". I have both: Rode and Spark. It depends- what these mics will used on: vocals,instruments,and so on.. Even voice type and timbre is important,and even song style is important. And after all,- recording chain and postprocessing changes a lot. So,all i can say- both mics are great,and thank You for great review!

The blue's spark microphone is not really good at high frequencies, therefore it's not the best at s's at p's. Instead of either of these microphones, I would highly recommend the Audio Technica AT2035.

I bought the Blue Spark and its too sensitive to splosives, plus it came WITHOUT A screen which is a ripoff

Hey I really need someones help! I just bought the Rode nt1-a. And I also bought the Alesis core 1 with it to supply it of Phantom Power. When I pluggen everything in, the alesis core to my computer, the mic to the alesis core. I don't get any sound, it is just like the microphone does not work? But it is new so it can not be defect. Maybe the Alesis core 1 does not work with the Rode mic I am using? Any suggestions someone????

definitely blue spark

Its not impendance its impedance and the noise level is lower on the rodes so it wins. Dont worry about impedance because the manufacturer balances it.

Would be nice to know which Audio Interfaces you used! :)

You ok?

The button on the back for the Spark does *NOT* adjust the "distance at which you can record" nor does it "attenuate background noise*. The button on the back attenuates low frequencies. This helps to reduce what is known as "proximity effect" that condenser mics tend to have, as well as eliminating low rumbles in the signal, like AC units or vehicles passing outside. Please understand what it is that you're making a video on before you make the video. I hope that you've educated yourself further on this in the 8 years since this video has been posted. Also, it's impedance, not impendance.

which one is better RODE or BLue??

Thanks for the review but having a lower impedance does not mean the Blue Spark is better than the Rode. They are both low impedance microphones and the difference between them is mostly electrically insignificant.

impedance.

am i the only one having weird frequency issues with the blue spark? every time i use it there's a frequency that make the vocals sound.. hollow?? i'm not sure. makes things sound recorded on a cardboard box lmao any thoughts

2:21 she thick

Didn't notice too much. I'll get the spark

They both sound the same and they both sound VERY great and the Rode may sound slightly louder/better even at a farther distance...

hello! can someone help me pls, im going to buy a microphone but i dont know what to buy. ill buy the focusrite scarlett 2i2 as an interface but dont know what microphone. Im going to do covers but also vloggs where i sit like 2 meters away from the mic. Pls help :)

feels good

My mom just bought me the new blue spark microphone. I hope I made the right choice!

wrong wrong wrong wrong. condenser picks up more background noise, but more natural sounding, dynamic, sounds radio style cause many radio stations use em, and also picks up much less background noise. i even know some other dynamic mics ,that are more expensive than other condenser mics, like the shure sm 7b.

What is better? Scarlett 2i2 or Steinberg UR22?

Which arm is that on the Spark?

the focus

Great video but you seemed a little awkward. Other than that nice video :)

TRIED BOTH AND THE RODE NT1A SOUNDS WAY BETTER !

the pop shield was MUCH better on the Rode. The "p" on the blue when he said "compare" was HORRIBLE!

condenser is not necessarily better than dynamic

Impendance isn't a word, it's "impedance."

The new one uses usb and doesn't have a pop filter.

It's impedance.

Impedance not impendance!

Rhode is the Champion ! You can even hear it on this video if you watch it using HQ headphones.. Rhode has a more clearer,flater sound and it's realistic,precise,acurate.. Spark is too boomey.. Spark is better for instrument recording. Rhode is the best Vocal mic without a doubt. I even have a AKG C214 Whitch cost's around 320 dollars but Road is still better, it beats even the AKG... Only mic that cant be compared with the cheap ones is the dynamic Shure SN7B. I have that one too, its the best if you record in a loud environment.

which one is better for rap?

what stand do you use with the nt1a?

Blue Spark is better..soft and clean sound ..

Do they have USB connections?

Blue has more girth. Blue is better.

I liked nt1a more

blue is better..

It looks like you have trouble talking

Anyone here with ears knows its Rodes without a doubt

Are you from Croatia 🇭🇷

Rode sounded much better to me

Great video keep grinding

Blue win ^_^

^^ DONT get blue Spark, the Rode NT1-A blows away the blue mice in things like sound floor.

The Spark mopped the floor with the Rode...as usual

NT1 - A is better.

Too many people with mics, but their voices don't suit them

You sound nerves

*Impedence

It's impedence, not impendence. Why talk about this stuff if you have no idea what it is? =)

Please don't take thsi guys advice...he realy doesn't know what he is talking about...get the Rode mic, it's much better than the "cool" looking Spark....

do you think the røde nt-a is better for musical instruments? :)