sE Electronics SE4100 vs. T1...which mic would YOU choose?

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These two new microphones from sE Electronics look like an AKG C414. But how do they compare to the C414 and how do they differ from each other? Does a titanium diaphragm sound different from a gold-sputtered diaphragm? Find out!
Thanks to Audio Test Kitchen for letting me use their website and graphs. Here's a link: www.audiotestkitchen.com/
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sE Electronics SE2200 condenser microphone:
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Lauten Audio LA-220 condenser microphone:
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music by Harry Edvino, Ballpoint
00:00 intro
02:58 gold vs. titanium
04:17 specs
09:14 compared to SE2200
11:44 compared to Lauten LA-220
12:15 what's the difference?
14:56 compared to AKG C414
16:12 good for content creators?

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@Gongtopia 3 күн бұрын

A really nice comparison video. I've had a stereo pair of the sE4400 mics for 5 years now and I have to say they are really great mics. I use them on everything and they deliver. I'm currently using one on an audio book narration and the sound is very natural. I've been interested in getting another pair and really got excited at these new Mocs because, well, the price, and the fact that I use the cardioid pattern 95% of the time. These new models are just what I'm looking for.

@MatthewHaines 3 күн бұрын

Yeah, sounds like a perfect addition to your current lineup. Thanks for your comment!

@theAristocrap Ай бұрын

T1 > se4100 for me.

@MatthewHaines Ай бұрын

Makes sense. Thanks for watching!

@theAristocrap Ай бұрын

@@MatthewHaines Thanks for the video.

@NaorFilms 4 ай бұрын

Great Video!

@MatthewHaines 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Roei!

@romanjelinek289 2 ай бұрын

Hi Matthew, I would like to use it for singing and for acoustic guitar. Which one is more smooth (no harsh)? Thank you very much for your work. Roman

@MatthewHaines 2 ай бұрын

Hi, Roman. Both mics are very flat and you'd do well with either. I would lean toward the T1 version since you're playing acoustic as well as singing.

@golo2ch 3 ай бұрын

T1 seems to be more bright to me than 4100. Didnt expect that i could hear the difference between this two mics. Btw i bought the t1 and now im thinking to switch to 4100, is it worth it?

@MatthewHaines 3 ай бұрын

There's a slight difference in both the low and high end comparing the T1 vs the 4100. I don't think the difference is significant on voice and it wouldn't be worth swapping. If you're recording instruments, then maybe....

@golo2ch 3 ай бұрын

@@MatthewHaines thx a lot!

@photo-markus 3 ай бұрын

What’s the practical difference between transformer/transformerless(2300 vs 4400)? Did you feel the 4400(4100) is any better than the 2300(2200)?

@MatthewHaines 3 ай бұрын

Personally, I don't think a transformer or lack of one is going to be a defining factor. Theoretically you might have harmonic distortion (in a good way) with a transformer, and you might have worse transient response and a warmer sound...but realistically, the capsule design is going to have a far greater effect on your sound. The 4100 is a flatter mic and is a good all-rounder. The 2200 is more tuned for vocals and so has a boost in the extreme highs for airiness. On a practical note, I found the 4100 a little less sensitive to plosives than the 2200. But sound wise... They sound different but both are excellent. I should also point out that the 2200 and 2300 have different capsules, so they might sound different...I've never tried a 2300 so I can't say. Hope that's helpful and not too wishy-washy.

@photo-markus 3 ай бұрын

Wow, Thks a lot. I think I will get the 4400.

@colinmacfarlane3301 Ай бұрын

@@photo-markus I've owned a pair for 5 years or so. You won't regret it.

@JonathanDano 26 күн бұрын

Which mic do you think would be better for narration and character young adult sounding voice work?

@MatthewHaines 25 күн бұрын

They really are so similar that you’d get similar results from either. I think the T1 has a slight edge on voice, but it’s tiny.

@AngelShareMusic 26 күн бұрын

Why type of pop filter are you using with these microphones at the end of the video?

@MatthewHaines 26 күн бұрын

Unfortunately the one I used has been discontinued. ☹️ I don’t see a similar replacement. It was a curved piece of metal mesh and foam, and attached to a ring that could be tightened around the mic. I see some curved ones with elastic but they don’t work well. Maybe ask sE what they recommend.

@BojanBojovic Ай бұрын

They are the same. And very good really. Something about this company does not ring the bells with me, but I will try to change my opinion as I think it is a good company.

@MatthewHaines Ай бұрын

I hadn’t heard of them until a couple of years ago. But everything I’ve ever used from them has been excellent!