NZXT Capsule Microphone Review + Mic Test Comparison!

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2 жыл бұрын

The new NZXT Capsule mic is here and has some impressive specs for the price. Check it all out in this review with a mic test and mic quality comparison!
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@matts9421 2 жыл бұрын

Frank singing Nickelback like we wouldn’t figure out he’s secretly an amazing singer!!

@FD_Mo 2 жыл бұрын

Frank, I don't know if we tell you this enough.. But your camera work is godly, we see it.

@randomfrankp 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻

@newhopeGO 2 жыл бұрын

the Rode and Elgato ones for sure the best out of those 4

@Bredahl84 2 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%

@swissix4947 2 жыл бұрын

Yea. I also think the Hyper X is also good but sinc you can get somting better fo the price... and the Nzxt is the worst.

@navyqt2580 2 жыл бұрын

Ye but if u wear headphones you can hear the breathing

@gabelofi 2 жыл бұрын

I think the Rode is the best and the HyperX is probably second.

@NitikSharma 2 жыл бұрын

Wow your camera work is amazing and your videos are so soothing and calming in a way. Love them keep up the great work 10/10

@johnstup4479 2 жыл бұрын

I'll be looking for a mic for streaming somewhere down the line and this review was just perfect timing. Thanks RFP!

@icymaj7 2 жыл бұрын

I'm honestly pretty hyped about this mic. I have a blue yeti for about half a year now and I'm starting to get trouble with the cable so the USB-C port on this mic is definetly going to change the market

@MrMcFancyPants 2 жыл бұрын

Did you cover some options with XLR kabel connection as well? Always great videos, keep it up! Love the content!

@Dreaded. 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking for a new mic thanks for the recommendation

@Solcres_Joa 2 жыл бұрын

Nice vid! Wish this came out couple of months ago because the white one would've fit my build so well! I think the wave 3 would be a better comparison since the rode was $20 less and the wave 3 being $20 more with damn near the same features. P.D. Also I'm not sure why, but right now it's cheaper to buy the wave 3 than the wave 1 in amazon 😎👌

@1000deaths 2 жыл бұрын

what I got from this review is that the Wave sounds the best

@duggy3855 2 жыл бұрын

gr8 vid man just what i needed to see if i shud get it

@jGRite 2 жыл бұрын

Good work as usual. Also shoutout to Frank for.... being it Joker's comments. I lol... looking forward to "next week".

@HWK3R Жыл бұрын

thanks for the video man. i just ordered one of these and I just wanted to know what they sounded like.

@LE_SSERAFIM 2 жыл бұрын

It's looks awesome ! Comparison with Blue Yeti X then which is better?

@ChaoticRenny 2 жыл бұрын

Will Frank be reviewing the Roccat Torch? Because it's one I've been looking at and I'm curious at the quality for $100 vs the rest of these.

@beaubonicplague 2 жыл бұрын

Check out the Turn UP volume mixer. It's pretty high quality hardware and the software integration is really good to.

@muffinberg7960 2 жыл бұрын

I think hyperx sounded really good, however there was randoms pops. I wonder if it is damaged or at its defaults state and should be expected.

@JacquiPenar 2 жыл бұрын

That elgato is just superb. Damn!

@Blasten 2 жыл бұрын

Frank, I inspire to do my scripts in one take like you. or at least get a teleprompter lol love your work brother

@iSpenC 2 жыл бұрын

symm 2 review coming? Can’t decide if I want to buy it, keep waiting on the viper mini ultimate, or wait for the let down of not getting a final mouse starlight phantom

@theinterworks 2 жыл бұрын

bro, was the hyper x clipping in the first test before the back to back? also the elgato and nzxt sound the most comparable. Objectively it seems like the NZXT is not as kind to the highmids a bit as the elgato, These all sound great though. Fantastic comparison. It would be nice to see a spectrum analyzer for real time freq response. But I'll just screen cap and throw into ableton to check myself. cheers

@Adro1t03 Жыл бұрын

Perfect honest review.. perfect comparison, thank you!

@actualartist3082 2 жыл бұрын

I love my Wave 3, but if I had to choose another; I would be going with the Rode mic. NZXT putting the USB-C on the bottom is a terrible design. You can see the input bent at an angle when it's plugged in. Wave is an infinite rotary, but at least it has lights to tell you where you're at.

@RobbyRoberts91 2 жыл бұрын

Holy moly i was buying the Blue Yeti but can't decide again lol Elgato Wave 1 and Rode NT sounds very good, or is just your voice Frank? damn xD

@ShellSnell 2 жыл бұрын

Man, the Nzxt looks so damn good. I cannot tell if thats my best option though.

@goomStar 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the performance of pop-/noise-filtering by the NZXT - especially compared with HyperX. But I am seriously impressed by the sound of elgato wave. I NEVER expected it to beat the first two (in my subjective flavouring). If I'd need to pick one up, it 100% would be one of the last two. (Btw HyperX, if you're reading this: stop slacking folks. I am still waiting for a worthy successor for my first white Cloud Headset. No 7.1blabla, no cranky mic.. just pure headphone plus good mic. Analog please. And WHITE)

@cloudcloudly 2 жыл бұрын

I personally prefer the Wave because the software mixing. My favorite MIcrophone I purchased in a long time.

@charblee 2 жыл бұрын

Bro this video had me dying when the Nickelback lyrics started..

@Sherwin657 2 жыл бұрын

I thought you had mixed up "condenser" and "capsule" but it's just the name. I can't see on the product page whether it's a condenser or not

@ixidorstrinity 2 жыл бұрын

It is a pristinely clean design, but for maximum noise blockage people should be looking at dynamic mics (like the entry Samson). They all sound super sexy though

@sigma5210 2 жыл бұрын

Damn, could you believe I just got the hyper x last week. I would’ve got this mic if I knew about, my entire setup is nzxt hardware

@SpaceLegends 2 жыл бұрын

If it makes you feel any better, a lot of ppl are saying the hyper x one sounds better anyway, + with the quad cast you get a built in shock mount 😅

@heroic9655 2 жыл бұрын

It looks quite cool, like a quadcast but less "gamer".

@linjix 2 жыл бұрын

minimalist edition

@ok-js3tp 2 жыл бұрын

Solo cast but more expensive

@unbiasOrbit 2 жыл бұрын

@@ok-js3tp you got a point there

@linuxafrica2584 2 жыл бұрын

@@ok-js3tp just looked up the solo cast its cool but this is way cleaner

@granolabror 2 жыл бұрын

Man, the quality is always good, but NZXT always crushes it on the clean designs

@linjix 2 жыл бұрын

nzxt designs are clean

@tonicz770 2 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video comparing this to an at-2020?

@kevinhin8211 2 жыл бұрын

I know there in different price ranges but wish you compared them with that razer mic you did some videos on a while back

@goldiepr 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing beats the wave link software if you stream, if you don’t, go with the rode mini !

@irishedawg 2 жыл бұрын

When you were doing the mic test footage, it looks like the USB C cable head was bending while in the bottom of the mic. Do you think thats just poor port placement on NZXT's part? Compared to the HyperX, the Elgato, and the Rode with rear ports. Just an observation. Maybe a 90° cable would be a solution? Love all your vids my friend. You're the best.

@gabecastillo1634 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly my thought, very poor placement on nzxts part

@dalilayang3857 2 жыл бұрын

WHAT IS on Joey's head? I like the looks and what it features, maybe for beginners looking to upgrade. NZXT keeping it clean and neat!

@sleepimode2032 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend this to the wave line up?

@DONBOYMAEID 2 жыл бұрын

Looks so clean !

@SwiftCookie 2 жыл бұрын

G'day from Australia RandomFrankP!!!

@jmwgaming2 2 жыл бұрын

looks very cool... wish I could buy it

@heyyyyo 2 жыл бұрын

Is it good for singing or is it only gaming? Like acapella stuff

@gc4550 2 жыл бұрын

The hard stop is pretty essential.

@gc4550 2 жыл бұрын

So is the price....over $50 for a mic is already way too much.

@GloomySundae 2 жыл бұрын

@@gc4550 50$ might get you a microphone, but it's probably going to have issues lol

@Hexal101 2 жыл бұрын

@@GloomySundae monoprice stage right usb and Samson go are great for under 50.

@Hexal101 2 жыл бұрын

@@choppercove I disagree. It sounds pretty bad, razer should stick to the only thing they make that’s good, mice.

@Graphics_Card 2 жыл бұрын

I just like how it’s very minimal.

@obamalastname34 2 жыл бұрын

What is this like fur thing you put in mic? And is it applicable to this mic in the video?

@ROBBIEDZ 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Elgato Wave 3 and from your tests I like the HyperX mic the most.

@xoLucent 2 жыл бұрын

I think the hyper x sounds the worst, it sounds glitchy

@shy5986 2 жыл бұрын

@@xoLucent possibly his side of things tbh, i got a quadcast S and it works fine

@deru1792 2 жыл бұрын

why do you need a headphone jack to the mic? if i have a wireless headset can this mic still work for me?

@NickVAL_ Жыл бұрын

I'm a year late but honestly I think the Elgato Wave 1 is the best for the price, sound quality out of the box is probably the best out of the 4 imo, sounds the most natural. Also, when you take into consideration the software the Wave 1 has the other 3 beat by miles.

@odd02 2 жыл бұрын

1. Wave 1 2. Quadcast(though I can see the rode taking this) 3. Rode mic. (Quadcast can be here too) 4. Nzxt Mic. They really all sound great. Definitely can't go wrong with either but the wave just sounds fuller.

@BiOHZRD97 Жыл бұрын

how about the duocast? is it any better?

@A.ndaman 2 жыл бұрын

why does the hyperx quadcast s cut in the sound? is it your softwear thru youtube or does it just do it gerarlly

@donutbro9153 2 жыл бұрын

What about the razer mic, is it better at 50$ ?

@AdamSambuco 2 жыл бұрын

"I never knew we ever went without" makes sense. It means ya boy Chad Kroeger was not aware that his family was poor when he was growing up, because he had such good times regardless. How dare you disparage Nickelback?

@tanklett1640 2 жыл бұрын

Was looking for this.

@terragreenfire8430 2 жыл бұрын

Surprised you didn't include the Razer Seiren Mini

@asapherd1879 2 жыл бұрын

Cool features but the Hyper X and the El Gato sounds way better. The NZXT sounds tinny and distant.

@skyleradzin1556 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so confused if I get this do I need a head set? To talk with my friends!!!???

@antibob72 Жыл бұрын

I got the NZXT mic for $80 used but damn that Elgato Wave sounds good

@jonathandinunzio8964 2 жыл бұрын

How does this mic compare to the Shure MV7?

@takiyon 2 жыл бұрын

can i hook it up to my NZXT AiO?

@Surcept 2 жыл бұрын

can you mount any of these on an arm?

@iamgay698 2 жыл бұрын

i need a new mic so i was excited for this but honeslty for the price the audio quality is not that great

@reisgrowtopia3896 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the product but I can't install it on my lapto

@ekoprasetyo3999 2 жыл бұрын

If you want something more you can buy condenser mic with xlr cable and audio interface separately.

@slydencyder4113 2 жыл бұрын

Wave comes with software simualr to a goxlr. That only i feel givrs the wave mic leg over every mic here.

@felpzyyy7063 2 жыл бұрын

you should try the ne roccat mic

@YuProducciones 2 жыл бұрын

sounds weird . . . maybe needs catch more bass in the voice... but, meh... u make a big deal out of that nod with no stop

@GroteGlon 2 жыл бұрын

I have a maono au-pm422 and it's awesome

@solo9900 2 жыл бұрын

can u do a review for fifine t669?

@robwallace9678 2 жыл бұрын

$110 "Budget Friendly", do you have any recommendations for mics closer to a $40 budget?

@haz2022 2 жыл бұрын

Snowball ice is your best option

@DB-hx1qd 2 жыл бұрын

Fifine 669b

@astallopes7441 2 жыл бұрын

Sodotack is perfect for that price range

@samhall9279 2 жыл бұрын

A used or on sale Snowball Can reach 40, 50 at normal price.

@nathankinson7273 2 жыл бұрын

I felt like the wave sounded by far the best.

@teamreclapz4710 2 жыл бұрын

Where is the cable?

@peegerz9148 2 жыл бұрын

Mic test at 3:45

@franciscobaron20 2 жыл бұрын

Who is the OEM?

@Larotus 2 жыл бұрын

is it just me that tought it sounded the worst by far out of the competition. it might be the gain level or the noicecanceling

@SKETCHunlimited25 2 жыл бұрын

Would this work on PS4?

@Gero141 2 жыл бұрын

Bruh the Elgato one is literally perfect.

@Armbrust210 2 жыл бұрын

6:44 showing an HD800S cable 6.35 here i see

@prestonknaack 2 жыл бұрын

Up to 16 ohms “And odds are they’ll be able to power your cans just fine” 250 ohm gang “Yea… Sure…”

@mythicalsimp4716 2 жыл бұрын

Love my quadcast

@chronosagenyt2620 2 жыл бұрын

My ranking system for mic quality: Elgato Wave 1 Rode NT USB NZXT HyperX

@SlayingDisc 2 жыл бұрын

I trust you with my life, family, and my technological prowess!!!

@fastng 2 жыл бұрын

this looks super clean

@Bang1324 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review :)

@k.m7972 2 жыл бұрын

wave 1 sounds the best tbh

@crocobye 2 жыл бұрын

To be honest in sound test Rode is #1 and Wave 1 is #2 the HyperX Quadcast doesn't have that much clarity and the NZXT Capsule sounds somewhere in between the Rode and Wave with the Quadcast

@raptorf5583 2 жыл бұрын

It looks like a more sublty designed quadcast

@vel7809 2 жыл бұрын

Ayy, that looks really A E S T H E T I C , just like their cases

@ddgaxelnilsson7855 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t be surprised if the microphone has a secret feature to explode, just like their cases can do.

@Atlantique59 2 жыл бұрын

If you turned the volume of the nzxt mic up it would sound like real life

@itsdeonlol 2 жыл бұрын

Cool mic sir!

@Mineoutain 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Frank I have a Question: So I have a Hyper X microphone, but I can't seem to make it sound the way I want it to. I really want to make it sound like yours, so I was wondering if you could tell me what you do to make it sound like that?

@SpaceLegends 2 жыл бұрын

I’d say a) make sure you have the correct polar pattern selected b) make sure you’re speaking into the correct side and have it at a decent distance from your mouth c) mess around with some audio settings in obs. Streams scheme and alpha gaming have some good videos about audio settings

@SinclairSan 2 жыл бұрын

@@SpaceLegends he said “Frank”

@SpaceLegends 2 жыл бұрын

@@SinclairSan I mean ya but has frank answered? Better to have novice help than no help at all I’d say 🤷🏽‍♀️