Love hearing real world feedback.

+MasterOfBlades Thank you very much! You are too kind my friend.

@@Podcastage oh how the turn tables

+PromoChannels™ You are too kind my friend.

I think I said Impedance...but if I said impotence then that is super fun! You are too kind.

This mic vs the 800?

+Geeks Rising a lot of people say that the nw800 is a 100-120$ mic at 30$ and it would be good watch these 2 contenders in the ring :)... I dont have 150$ at this moment and I wonder if the neewer is a good choice or maybe its better to wait and go for the spark.

Yo LeClerc The Nw800 is very good . If you don't have the money for the blue spark go for it . But the blue spark is better . It's more proffessional

You're welcome! =)

It is already on the voting poll.

Excellent thank you. I'd love to see you do a video showing if it's possible to get good sound for a podcast out of that setup. The Apogee would be a great VS mic to go up against it. You sing and play in your videos. Can we see your music somewhere?

I have some songs over on the BandrewPlays page. Most of my older original stuff is still lurking online, but I won't give any clues...muwahahaha.

I already have it added on the poll.

If you run it through a mixer and then run the stereo output from the mixer into the DSLR, I suppose that could work.

Happy to help.

@@Podcastage One question. Is the xlr cable in this box of blue spark?

+Soberse That's a tough one. I haven't tested the AT2035 mic before. However, I listen to the Tested podcast and I think it sounds awesome on that podcast...I can't say which one I prefer since I haven't actually tested the 2035. I would guess they're pretty close in performance, so probably check for whichever is cheaper? But this is a guess.

I have the same dilemma.... :S

No idea. This was just raw with no processing or anything. How is yours sounding?

Podcastage Mine sounds really muddy, like I'm recording with a really high low frequency. I've tried with the focus mode on and it does nothing extra for me really. The raw input never sounds good to me. Any suggestions?

+LuckyBlockGamer 12 (LBG-CRAFT) Definitely shop around using google shopping before you do. I found this for a LOT cheaper than the regular Blue Spark. =)

RODE_G i got hella sad seeing that, me sittin here watchin all the reviews to buy 1 and this nigga got em all

Ariel Poison I like your last name

Evan bruuuuh💀

ironmatic 1 is the background noise unbearable? Or does it do a good job of not picking it up?

Like any condenser microphone, it's going to pick up a sizable amount of room noise. I'm not sure what kind of "noise" you're talking about. Also, what purpose would you plan on using it for?

ironmatic 1 mostly planning to stream and record KZfaq videos. However, I will be living in a dorm room so the noise of people moving around and speaking will be an issue.

I think you'd be better off with the Rode Procaster, which is a dynamic microphone and would pick up very little room noise. If you are barely starting KZfaq, you might not want to dump loads of money into it until you get settled with a fanbase and such. I think you'd be *much* better off getting a used Blue Yeti from eBay for about $80.

ironmatic 1 I have about 1,400 subscribers on my actual channel (this is my personal one) so I was looking for an upgrade. I have a Shure sm57 mic as of right now and I do not like it lol

because if it would be green you would have the same question

Blue is a brand........................ .-. ...................

the blue spark is red & the bluebird is blue

I have a blue one :)

+retro Thanks so much.

+VcPlayz I only buy from amazon as they are trusted sellers, and don't buy used gear for these. I can't ustify buying a $250-$300 kit just to test this mic out.

+Podcastage in that case can you do a review of the blue nessie

+VcPlayz I actually think that mic is on the poll. If you vote for it, it should get higher on the poll.

+xaner54321 The UM2 seems to be out of stock most places in the US so the price jumped up last time I checked. I haven't tested many other interfaces yet other than the Xenyx302USB which I also recommend, or the Blue Icicle (if you're only recording a single mic). I will hopefully be doing the Focusrite solo soon as well.

+Podcastage Thanks! The UM2 is in stock over at B&H and still 30USD so you can send people there if they ask :)

xaner54321 Oh awesome! Thank you. I have never used B&H before. I really appreciate that. You're awesome!

UPDATE! Hey Bandrew, in the ensuing 12 months, I was able to purchase another Blue Spark USB which came with both the standard USB cable and the Lightning cable, so I can use that and give the other one (plus the lightning cable) away to a friend. And today I just won a Spark XLR on ebay for $32.00 * (looks like it doesn't come w cable AGAIN, but XLR is no problem), so natch I went looking for your review of same, forgetting that I'd already seen it. 🙂

Tommy Lopez the mount is terrible on this...those bands that suspend the mic get stretched and loose and causes the mic to tip in one direction and doesn’t sit balanced...went through one already and currently on second and the bands are already stretched and becoming an issue again... Mic is nice but picks up everything

Bigger problem than some pops going through. The screw actually strips pretty easily, and if that happens, congrats. That beauty of a pop filter is now a paper weight. Speaking from now having a pre-owned one.

lol ich kenne deinen Kanal xD :3

I think with some good audio editing he could have really lowered all those high tones and pops that hurt the shit out of my ears. All in all that was a really good mic test that he did.

Yeah, the Blue pop filters are pretty but anybody else's pop filter does a better job.

If you have a phantom power supply, it should work.

+Atharva Pinglay (TechAP) The mic is on the poll.

+Abhiyan Singh Batra (ASB) The focusrite solo is already on the poll, so you can vote for it. www.geeksrising.com/podcastage Thank you.

If I started giving away the microphones that I test, I run into a problem. When I am asked to revisit a microphone or compare it to another mic, I would have to repurchase the microphone. I am not rich and I am not given these microphones for free. I purchase them with money that I earn working a full time job. So I am currently unable to give them away.

At least for now I can't because I simply can't afford to.

+Podcastage No problem dude , I understand . Keep working hard until one day you become some kind of youtube king then youll be given items for free and make money in minutes . Hard works the key to succes .

+Aurel Jashari thank you kindly sir. I doubt I'll ever be some KZfaq King. I'll just continue making videos about gear and hope that I continue to provide useful information to people.

+Bankzyyy kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNdofa52nLGamok.html

Once you get into higher level mics, it's all PERSONAL preference. It comes down to what sound you like better.

It requires 48 volts of power input into the mic. There may be some way to have a phantom power supply and a XLR to 3.5 mm, but it probably wouldn't be worth it.

No. Every condenser DOES require some voltage to work. Check the specifications sheet to determine what voltage is required for a microphone to work.

+HighlyFictional I will eventually get to it.

+Podcastage Awesome!

+Surapurna ahmad saputra Fixed. Thank you so much for catching this. Y'all are the best!

Have not tested that either of those mics you mention.

+WizardKing320 I will start researching some.

+Podcastage thank you this would be very useful for me because my current one called havit is awful need to buy a new one

WizardKing320 I can tell you right now, the winner would be the C920. That's what I filmed the first 30-40 reviews with.

+Podcastage thank you I'll check that out and purchase that, I very much appreciate it thank you!

Should be on the poll already.

I haven't tested the blue spark digital.

I've heard that there isn't much of a difference in the sound quality between the Blue Spark and the Blue Spark Digital but I'd love to see you review the Blue Spark Digital to hear for myself. I'm looking for a new mic and I can't decide between the Blue Yeti and the Blue Spark Digital.

I unfortunately haven't done any research on the Blue Spark Digital so I can't speak intelligently about it. Hopefully one day I'll have the money and time to review it.

Didn't think it was, but it's already on the poll (link in description). Give it a vote if you want it reviewed.

+Orza Naomi No you cannot. Requires ~4.5v to sound good. Soundcards do not provide this. I recommend USB Soundcard & Phantom Power.

+Fabrice Jordan Thank you for catching that. Yikes. That could have been bad. =)

You are too kind.

That should be all you need. Says it has phantom power.

Thanks a ton bro Appreciate it.

I’ve done a few amazon basics mics.

OMG OMG U ACTUALLY REPLIED BUT OH OK I NEEDS TO WATCH EM@@Podcastage

Like bro u don't even understand how much I love ur content!!!! @@Podcastage

Haven't tested it. A bit out of my price range.

Icicle has phantom power. I think I talk about that in my review of the Blue Icicle.

I've never used the 1204USB so I can't say for certain. Does the 1204USB offer +48v Phantom Power?

yep, do you want thomann link to check out?

+NintendoLper I ordered it off musicians friend because it was much cheaper and I have used them in the past. Also, as I state in the video. I use the XLR cable that came with the mic.

Rode PSA1

My immediate thought is it's the cable I'm using with this mic.

It's 100% dependent on your room, use case, desired sound, etc.

I cover what came in the box in this video. Does not come with mic stand.

Check my video "XLR vs USB microphones"

That's a GREAT plan!

But I have a question . Does this little windscreen do the job of a popfilter ? Because if it does I would go for the BM 8000 . I know it sounds almost completely the same with the BM 800. But it looks so cool ....

Because I'm stuck between witch one to choose

+MrDorbz Check the poll. www.geeksrising.com/podcastage and vote

kovacs eugen the BM-8000 is a budget microphone, so of course the Spark is MUCH better, as it is expensive and advanced. However, there are key differences. The spark is a USB mic, meaning troubleshooting with it can be very difficult. The BM-8000 can be connected to a nice interface, and if given the right settings, it can also sound pretty nice.

tnx a lot, your review are badass!

Brian The Duck The blue spark has a USB version and an XLR version . The XLR version is kinda cheeper because you'll pay for a goddamn interface . If you have the money and you know how to use these things properly certainly go for the Blue Spark . It's much better . But the BM8000 is very good too

Yes it should.

forusure thanks for the reply

I haven't tested the 2i2 directly But it's the same preamps and everying as the solo and I think that's a great duo.

thanks man ill let you know about it after I order em nice vid keep up the great work

SquillyTwoShoes i use them both and it sounds amazing

Should already be on the voting poll.

Oh, Thanks. You might remember me, I haven't commented in like 7 months but Ive been subbed for about 1 and a half years, Watch all the vids though! :D

+brenden jurgemeyer If you are going to invest in this mic, invest in an actual USB Audio Interface. Just make sure it provides full +48v phantom power. Don't just get a phantom power supply and plug it into a soundcard or directly into your computer. if you're going to do that, just go with the snowball.

+Podcastage OK thank u.ya I'm getting the blue snowball..Keep the good work up man love your videos

Charan'z kitchen thanks!