Neat Skyline USB Mic Review / Test (ft. Blue Yeti, FiFine K678, RØDE NT-USB MINI, Samson Satellite)

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Today, I have the Neat Skyline in the Audio Hotline Studio! I put this inexpensive usb microphone to the test.. but I most certainly don't forget all the rest!!! That Rhymed... I know, I'll stop. I go through all the "fluff" (details), about this mic and what comes with it and what features it has. I do the usual stuff, but always with a couple surprises! This review does also include a comparison with 4 other USB microphones around a similar price. Here is a list of the microphones in the blind comparison:
Blue Yeti
FiFine K678
RØDE NT-USB MINI
Samson Satellite
Neat Skyline (of course)
If you are considering purchasing this mic, be sure yo check out the testing and audio samples and see if this is right for you! Every person has different expectations of audio gear. If the features are what you need, and you like the sound, then it is right for you!
Thanks for watching the Audio Hotline! I'll see you Audio Nerds next time!
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Skyline Review Intro: 0:00 - 0:53
Neat Skyline Cost and Review Informations: 0:53 - 1:40
Some good stuff about the Skyline: 1:40 - 2:11
Some Potential Deal Breakers for the Skyline: 2:11 - 3:49
Neat Skyline Accessories: 3:49 - 4:06
Neat Skyline Features: 4:06 - 4:31
My Opinion on Accessories, Build Quality and Features: 4:31 - 5:11
Neat Skyline Specs: 5:11 - 5:52
TESTS INTRODUCTION AND INFO: 5:52 - 6:26
Proximity Test: 6:26 - 6:58
Plosive Test: 6:58 - 7:23
Noise Rejection / Desk Noise Test: 7:23 - 7:51
Polar Pattern Test (white noise): 7:51 - 8:23
Kitty Purr Test: 8:23 - 8:49
Mute Button Test: 8:49 - 9:03
Distance Tests: 9:03 - 9:22
Post Processing Test: 9:22 - 9:51
MacBook Mic vs Neat Skyline: 9:51 - 10:19
Acoustic Guitar Test: 10:19 - 10:42
NO Electric Guitar Test: 10:42 - 10:48
Untreated Room Test (iPhone Test): 10:48 - 11:15
Standard Bedroom Audio Test (no treatment): 11:15 - 11:29
Blind Comparison Introduction: 11:29 - 11:44
Blind Comparison: 11:44 - 13:21
Blind COMparison Results Revealed: 13:21 - 14:08
My Opinion / My Review Info / Introduction: 14:08 - 14:34
My Opinion of the Neat Skyline: 14:34 - 16:04
My Grade for the Neat Skyline: 16:04 - 16:37
Alternative Grade with Price Drop / Sale: 16:37 - 17:21
Thanks for watching!!!: 17:21 - 18:07
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======PRODUCTS IN REVIEW======
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Blue Yeti Links:
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FiFine K678 Links:
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Rode NT-USB Mini Links:
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Samson Satellite:
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Пікірлер: 28

@martinosswald8209 8 ай бұрын

i just got this in the German Store "media markt" for exactly 3,99€ fucking great Deal in my eyes and yeah i take some duct tape for a mic that sounds that well for just 4 € all day any day :3 thanks for that review bud :)

@libertyDude1775 2 жыл бұрын

Really loving your reviews. Style, information, presentation, and purr test too. Truly, thank you!

@operationgizmo7523 2 жыл бұрын

I really do enjoy watching your videos and is the reason i went with my current mic the fifine k690! You totally deserve much more subscribers for your content!

@_YoungKD 2 жыл бұрын

The rode nt usb sound soo clean 🔥 thinking about getting one

@TheZandrys 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review!! Would you review the neat bumblebee? ✨

@AudioHotline 2 жыл бұрын

Neat was actually supposed to send that to me months ago with this mic and the King Bee II and it just never showed up… So I was planning on it initially. Maybe I’ll get back in touch with them and see. I’d be interested in trying it still.

@fate4538 2 жыл бұрын

You should do a review of the new beacn microphone. It has the shape and sound of a sm7b, full USB, rgb and has an app that is like a go xlr with built in compression, expansion and noise cancelling.

@driftwize 2 жыл бұрын

Its a very good mic but not even close to the sound of an SM7B or even MV7, more hollow tinny sounding, software is awesome though!

@fate4538 2 жыл бұрын

@@driftwize ya that's what I've heard, but I've also seen some people set the eq and stuff just right to the point where it's almost there

@Mauricegg 9 ай бұрын

the only asmr i like, greedings to blue!

@ClintN1990 2 жыл бұрын

You should test out the fifine ampligame mic. It's 192khz as well.

@TiToSenpai 2 жыл бұрын

Can you test the new AmpliGame microphone form Fifine 🥺?

@onlymyopiniontech 2 жыл бұрын

It sounds decent and had a certain “flavor” it might add the the look of your video if that fits. To me that’s a smaller audience but it still exists. Maybe just for a bit of fun some days. 👍

@Bothmanns_pickups 2 жыл бұрын

18 minuts in, is that an oktava mk-12 you are using? Have you made a review of the oktava?

@AudioHotline 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, it is! It’s the Hypercardioid capsule. I haven’t reviewed it yet, I plan to though! I kind of wanted to get one or two more capsules to put in the review, or I might do the “filmmaker” kit review and then review the capsules later on.

@Altair4611 Жыл бұрын

Would have been such a unique looking mic if you could mount it to an arm...

@enriquekahn9405 2 жыл бұрын

Man they really missed the mark with the mounting and lack of monitoring. It's a real shame because it's otherwise pretty nice at the price point.

@muttomatic 2 жыл бұрын

No time stamp for Jeep mic crushing...... crushed....

@klotzey 8 ай бұрын

in germany this is available for 4 bucks right now. would that make justify a B in your books?:>

@AudioHotline 8 ай бұрын

I would have to give it an A+ at 4 dollars 🤣

7 ай бұрын

I saw it as Saturn and picked it up. At first I thought it was a error fare like thing going on but no, MediaMarkt and Saturn seem to get rid of those for whatever reason. Even better than the Blue Snowball in my opinion though it obviously picks up more stuff.

@redcabinacoustic-official 2 жыл бұрын

Dearest Bronson, Are you OK? Did Blue pee in your Cheerios? You are brutal today. I don't necessarily disagree, but let me add some context. All of the teachers, (and students), I know would benefit from this mic. Maybe you don't consider all those folks who are just needing a conferencing mic. I think it sounded so much better than many many mics in this price point and all those folks don't own boom arms and don't want to wear headphones because it will push down their hair - sad face. I love what you do, but remember to consider all those folks that use mics plugged into computers these days. peace - joe t - talk to you soon

@AudioHotline 2 жыл бұрын

I pretty much say this exact thing 😂 around 16:50 - 17:12 So I definitely agree with you. I do like the sound, just the lack of features are a bummer. I mostly just wish that companies would stop advertising mics for stuff they aren’t really capable of. If they say it’s good for podcasting I am going to base my tests around that, ya know? Thanks for watching and commenting I always appreciate your engagement! 😊

@redcabinacoustic-official 2 жыл бұрын

@@AudioHotline I agree that companies do themselves a disservice by marketing products too broadly, but consumers are pretty ignorant so you are doing a good service. On the other hand there are mic reviewers that bitch about mics when they try to use them in ways that they are NOT intended. My favorite is when folks complain about Shure mics when those complaining have NEVER been onstage or have NEVER been a FOH mixer . . . My response - if it was good enough for Freddy Mercury it's good enough for you - maybe you are the problem! Rant over - love you man.

@rockywatkins2301 2 жыл бұрын

Inspirational and touching!! Do what the pros do - P r o m o s m !!

@sidgillespie5879 2 жыл бұрын

Jesus, the world of microphones is getting HUUGE. The choice is gargantuan.

@AudioHotline 2 жыл бұрын

It’s so true!

@libertyDude1775 2 жыл бұрын

This microphone is an abomination and absolute FAIL. Thank Gawd a reviewer steps up & shows it with its faults. THANK YOU! In 2022, with what is available at cheaper cost, usb mics that have this "F U" design toward its users, and more importantly the individuals that have to listen to them, should be ridiculed & rebuked to the extreme. F A I L !