Mic Roundup Part 2: Affordable Tube Condenser Mics

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Mic Roundup Part 2: Affordable Tube Condenser Mics

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Join Sonic Scoop’s Justin Colletti as he tests out some tube condenser microphones that won’t break the bank. Here he’ll check out the Rode NTK, the Se z5600a II, the Lauten Audio LA-320, and the Avantone CV-12. He’ll give his thoughts on each microphone, but more importantly you’ll get to hear the difference yourself as he tests each capsule on vocals and acoustic guitars.
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@sebaslap 7 жыл бұрын

3:52 CV12 4:38 LA-320 5:24 Z5600a II

@snippletrap 7 жыл бұрын

The Avantone is really natural sounding and clear. Very nice.

@Mick_Mars 5 жыл бұрын

I’m pissed you didn’t test the NTK with the singer as I’m about to buy one!

@BLentz32 6 жыл бұрын

The Avantone CV12 is by far the best recording microphone out of all of these and many more. Especially for the price. It's a steal.

@alexdelaney3806 7 жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for a good La-320 review thank you. Im excited to get mine in the mail.

@footnotedrummer 4 жыл бұрын

I actually think the sE and the Lauten sounded the best to my ear. The sE seemed like a much richer tone, but for the pricepoint difference between these... the Lauten is the clear winner in my book. If used in a mix... I don't feel that any of these would sound bad at all. I guess it depends on what you're recording. Thanks for the review.

@hoopblaah 7 жыл бұрын

La320 sounds fantastic!

@akg.69 7 жыл бұрын

Why there's no take of rode ntk by her singing and guitaring?

@ConsiderGaming 7 жыл бұрын

There is a previous episode going over condenser mics in which they tested the NTK.

@phyfts 5 жыл бұрын

@@ConsiderGaming Where is it?

@christiaanbezuidenhout6984 7 жыл бұрын

I have a CV12 (and many others) in my studio and record people on it every week. One of the best mics I've heard. Its really a well balanced mic. I swap out to try some others but always land back on the CV12 as my fav.

@jaechoe8556 6 жыл бұрын

Have you tried Lauten Audio LA320?

@codylujan 4 жыл бұрын

Lauten la-320 going through a neve 511 would sound amazing

@ronedwards8239 4 жыл бұрын

Lauten LA320 is far better than the Avantone CV-12. Owned both.

@jayrama8769 7 жыл бұрын

wow.... listen to this with high quality headphones or quality monitors, that high frequency roll off on the lauten la 320... wow what a difference.... so clear with it off, sounds amazing!

@mr.nobody6829 6 жыл бұрын

The black one after you switched it, sounds best to my ears.

@brandonskeens206 6 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, didn't fall immediately in love with any of the mics. The Lauten and SE sounded solid on the guitar, a little different position on the Lauten to avoid the boom and bring the top a little closer would sound nice. I've got two Avantone Cv12's and was never impressed by how they sounded. That low mid bump and crunchy upper mid isn't real fantastic. The Cv12's are fairly simple to mod into better microphones, pushing them closer to the newer Telefunken RFT series mics. But, I suppose you could just buy a Copperhead and skip the fuss.

@Wadyofficial8 7 жыл бұрын

La320 sounds good

@thebrandonjustice 3 жыл бұрын

Seemed like it captured more of the sound

@evermatter9041 5 жыл бұрын

Did you not do a take with the Rode?

@ChrisChronos 4 жыл бұрын

I got the NTK and been using it for a few years. I've never really liked it, the top end "sizzles" a bit too much for my taste. I've looked around online and it seems a lot people don't like the tube that comes installed in it and recommend changing it with an ecl86 tube instead.

@meaderyrecords3978 10 ай бұрын

What the heck? Why was the NTK not included in the singer/songwriter portion of this video?

@ut1004bp 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think they should have included the Rode NTK in the apples for apples test, Its in the same price range, best your heart, but they should have let another person (a non smoker) to this review as it seems his voice clarity suffers from cigarettes' smoking influence

@veerchasm1 5 жыл бұрын

3:50 What?!? You had a chance to run a Taylor acoustic through a Mesa Rectifier and you DIDN’T?!?

@PaulIsbell 4 жыл бұрын

I like the sE Gemini because that’s the mic Phoebe Bridgers sung on in her Paste Studio session.. sounded heckin mint

@senzayyzone 3 жыл бұрын

One thing I have found is that the SE mics provide the cleanest and highest quality not even the neumann I've tested tons of mics and SE mic brand is beyond awesome.

@officialWWM 3 жыл бұрын

But the Gemini costs twice what these do!

@DietmarSchillinger 6 жыл бұрын

Distortion on ''let you go'' I suppose its the pre amp since it is on all mics.

@oscarmorales-cn3hz 4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir, and it didn't sound nice at all.

@g.e.holliday9375 5 ай бұрын

The Cv12 Has a Great Mid Sound tone, But the La-320 Has The Gloss

@jpeex2702 4 жыл бұрын

Avantone for vocal SE Z5600A for guitar The mix of avantone sounds better than others.

@gunluv96 7 жыл бұрын

Greetings, this was an awesome line up for mics shootout. I own a few of these mics and one thing I picked up on this shootout is the Ssssssssss cutting threw even with the spoken vocal. I'm wondering what was added to the vocal chain that pushed those Sssssss to the forefront? Also my ntk sounds a ton warmer, nice on rb and rap, where cv12 sounds more like a pop vocal Mic, but on this shootout they both did not sound like they usually sound. Am I the only person that ears are having a hard time with this shootout? Please list vocal chain and effects settings if any. Thanks.

@officialWWM 10 ай бұрын

I might be on my own here but I prefer the SE. Especially on the guitar.

@XolaniNaku 6 жыл бұрын

What is the difference between the SE Electronics Z5600A VII Condenser Microphone and the SE Electronics - sE Z5600a MK2 ?

@psalmist91 7 жыл бұрын

Lauten Audio LA320 for vocal! SE Z5600a II for Guitar. For price? LAUTEN!

@jayrama8769 7 жыл бұрын

def. agree, ur gunn have to eq that 320 tho for vocals... but its definitly the most full and it gives u something to work with, the cv12 avatone u might not need to eq as much but ur gunna have to compress more or boost some mid range or 5 k in the eq, im not a fan of boosting eq, only cutting, i know its really not different but it is lol, and its weird how the SE sounds so great on the guitar but by far the worst on the vocals, IN MY OPINION everyone has their own but have one with some high quality head phones on or some nice monitors before u just start talking shit listening off laptop speakers

@DanceDeepDas 4 жыл бұрын

Corect, agree . Lauten for vocal .

@ronedwards8239 4 жыл бұрын

CV12 is dead in the critical midrange.

@johnmingolla 3 жыл бұрын

You forgot to test the best one NTK Rode!

@officialWWM 3 жыл бұрын

Because it's not the best one...

@jamesbordy4506 Ай бұрын

I had an NTK. It’s only the best if it’s the best you’ve tried.

@maldonadocorrea 4 жыл бұрын

Buen video 👏🏻👏🏻. Consulta La del Rode ntk?

@Daydragon1234 6 жыл бұрын

The second and 3rd one sounded a lot better then the first mic on my opinion. But not sure which one id choose.

@Zarabozo 3 жыл бұрын

How did the AKG P820 Tube escape a shootout like this? Amazing microphone at a really low price.

@elijahmant2855 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Good, constructive video, Man. I personally have and use the Rode NTK. I am happy with it, but I came across the : SE Z5600a of recent. And like how it looks and from various video's, more importantly, how it Sounds.

@MoromoMusic 5 жыл бұрын

does it matter which preamp to use?

@BandH 5 жыл бұрын

The importance of the microphone preamp is critical in the signal chain. >Mark

@OmgItsAlexOfficial 5 жыл бұрын

This sold me on the CV12 over the Lauten

@troyfranklin6191 3 жыл бұрын

Why didnt you show the difference on the roll off with the SE Z5600??? wtf

@PSORIK 6 жыл бұрын

Z5600a II шикарный

@rinchek8225 3 жыл бұрын

у меня он топчик

@b.f.m.1906 6 жыл бұрын

others are brighter and "present" but man!, CV12 sounds so smooth and natural, neutral and well balanced, like ready to be mixed. I would need to take some brightness from the other mics though... Good job there B&H

@nelsonseow79 2 жыл бұрын

sorry might sound stupid, being a tube mic. does the tube need replacing ? whats the life like

@BandH 2 жыл бұрын

The tubes can be replacement generally by the manufacturer and there isn't a standard lifespan on them.

@silverbackaudio643 4 жыл бұрын

great shootout

@user-js3op5lu7y 4 жыл бұрын

Just can't take my eyes off from the...

@shubhshinde4438 3 жыл бұрын

Please make more choices

@carlotvalentin 6 жыл бұрын

SE mic I liked best for vocal & guitar

@Itsallawesome 5 жыл бұрын

Why didn’t you test the NTK

@ZamaNRaPBanD 4 жыл бұрын

Hi i have a question guys. Can i connect tube condenser mic to a audio interface? or i must have preamp to use it?

@BandH 4 жыл бұрын

Typically, tube condenser microphones include a dedicated preamp or you will need to purchase or borrow one. >Mark

@SickMetalAddict 7 жыл бұрын

What type of headset was the woman using when she played guitar and sang?

@TripleXbeatz 6 жыл бұрын

Beyerdynamic DT770Pro

@djpotmeter 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! can someone help please? can the Rode NTK used with Irig Pre?lets say i find a mic but i dont have the original power supply

@BandH 4 жыл бұрын

If you have the Rode NTK mic along with the NTK-P power supply, it would be possible to connect it to the iRig Pre. Unfortunately, the mic does not work at all without the power supply. Please see page 7 of the manual for more details about the setup: bhpho.to/39Ouwpd

@JesseQuinn 2 жыл бұрын

“Affordable” but no prices were listed but the first mic

@Quannguyen-hr2kn 4 жыл бұрын

Rode NTK where?.

@BandH 4 жыл бұрын

The Rode NTK is the first microphone mentioned in the video.

@Biosynth 5 жыл бұрын

I’m afraid how many bad comments there are!!! Perfect comparison with good technic and singer :) KZfaq is plenty of stupid childs.

@richardharmon9596 Жыл бұрын

Nice Video . Thanks

@BandH Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@beltuna 4 жыл бұрын

Lauten 320 the best

@toddcrosby2783 7 жыл бұрын

Bless her, she is quite pitchy.

@MinisterTravis 7 жыл бұрын

the se wins

@HarvinderSingh-yy8th 2 жыл бұрын

Sulene is so beautiful. She also has beutiful vocals.

@cephotoclub 5 жыл бұрын

I watched it but didnt see any affordable ones

@thebrandonjustice 3 жыл бұрын

Then you should pick another hobby. These are definitely cheap enough mics to get results you will actually be happy with

@cephotoclub 3 жыл бұрын

@@thebrandonjustice lol, I have paid less than $2 for a lapel on eBay and had good results. Good luck with your new venture.

@macmoll 3 жыл бұрын

3:36

@macmoll 3 жыл бұрын

4:23

@macmoll 3 жыл бұрын

5:09

@Francis12387 5 жыл бұрын

I have questions? Currently I’m using Rode NTK Mic with Avid mbox. Personus Tubepre V2 can support?

@BandH 5 жыл бұрын

Sure, just connect the XLR output of the NTK-P Power Supply to the microphone input of the PreSonus TubePre V2. >Mark

@diregremo 5 жыл бұрын

I love Justin, and I love sonic scoop, but Justin looks like he has bodies in the trunk.

@Co0pAnimations 6 жыл бұрын

Z5600a II is noticeably better for me.

@musicpage11 5 жыл бұрын

Not for that price it isn't. 😂🤣🤣😂

@giuliano8031 5 жыл бұрын

Music Page Why are you here then this is not the place for 100-150$ Mics.

@cloud9photography126 Жыл бұрын

@@giuliano8031the SE 6500 is not a $100 mic it's an $1,100 Mic... and it's also the best sounding Mic in this entire video

@user-um6nx1cd2z 6 жыл бұрын

I like this girl so much

@yardee101 6 жыл бұрын

What microphone stand is that

@BandH 6 жыл бұрын

They were using something like this: The K&M 21020 (Chrome) tripod microphone stand and boom offers lightweight and sturdy support for live sound and recording applications. The stand features a fixed length boom measuring 33" with an adjustable height between 35.50 and 65". bhpho.to/2I65Iyr >Mark

@e3yt277 3 жыл бұрын

3:36 & 4:23

@breymienofficial8503 6 жыл бұрын

Avantone best !!!

@skrllow 2 жыл бұрын

0:30 2:38

@skimthechannel9437 4 жыл бұрын

I cringed listening to this with headphones

@ScottOctober 4 жыл бұрын

I like the CV-12

@djstuntel6026 Жыл бұрын

ken not

@aruraru6644 4 жыл бұрын

Distorted tracks. You can clearly heare it with low volume.

@HarvinderSingh-yy8th 2 жыл бұрын

Is she an angle. So beautiful girl with very potential vocals.

@D40Oz1 7 жыл бұрын

I can't tell which is good... she is singing out of tune big time

@KianF 6 жыл бұрын

slap some autotune on it

@TheStormEmporium 5 жыл бұрын

Big facts

@josedealva4205 3 жыл бұрын

That was revealing she can't even strum those mics rock

@Pwayko 6 жыл бұрын

I had to stop watching once she started singing..

@charmio 5 жыл бұрын

Thats rude! Don't be a dick because she's not your style.

@hotelink8954 4 жыл бұрын

He right tho she off key

@allIhaveISMusic1 6 жыл бұрын

man, oh man, oh an, who has the cash for such things...

@wungabunga 6 жыл бұрын

Subzero tube mic at Gear4music in the UK is a rebadged CV12. £200 gbp. Still expensive but a bit of a bargain compared to the CV12 price!

@menasafwat8638 4 жыл бұрын

CV12

@gaboonschoolofmusic9848 Ай бұрын

cool mics....not my cup of tea

@benjaminclark995 7 жыл бұрын

Terrible examples dude😪

@glennmcmurtrie2508 7 жыл бұрын

First

@oscarmorales-cn3hz 4 жыл бұрын

This is horrible, on voice everything sounds awful, sorry.

@ron3165 7 жыл бұрын

La-320 is SICC AF 🅱️ This singer needs to work on intonation, breath support, & her upper and mix registers in general. smh. I could grab a random kid off the street more skilled than her... no offense.

@raphaellasne3609 2 жыл бұрын

This is a MIC test.