SHOULD YOU BUY THE LOGITECH BLUE SONA

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This is the Logitech Blue Sona. This microphone has a lot of hype at the moment, but let's try to separate the hype from the ACTUAL performance of the microphone.
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@kettnercreative Жыл бұрын

I think the one point that you've missed is that this mic is now an "end game" mic for anyone with a 2i2, M-Track Solo, or Behringer Euphoria. Those with inexpensive interfaces (less than 56dB of gain) couldn't ever get a SM7B or RE20 without getting a Cloudlifter.

@stevefaul1710 Жыл бұрын

I had low expectations, and I gotta say they were blown away. Very competitive with most of the mics tested. Yeah, the RE20 shredded it, but... it should. I agree, it's muddy in the mids until you turn on the boost. But the pattern rejection and rumble filtering are crazy good. I'd like to see a "Mark II" version come out someday.

@MoTheMusicHead Жыл бұрын

I love that you mentioned in the end that if you find this mic on sale post-holidays that it’s worth the snag, because that’s quite literally my current situation, so I think I’m pulling the trigger! Should be a great upgrade from my RØDE PodMic. Awesome review 🤟🏾

@mentalrey1 Жыл бұрын

just listened to the SE2200 video, the sound I heard here was like a kick in the teeth. Thank's for your job.

@theoutsiderjess4869 Жыл бұрын

Im not a fan of the cube shaped design but I do like the sound I was really impressed by this mic it sounds really good on almost everyone I've heard use it

@MrBlaqgold Жыл бұрын

Keep making these... I wish all mic reviews were this good!

@DarkCornerStudios Жыл бұрын

Cheers and thank you!

@thefullsetup Жыл бұрын

Good to seen an honest review vs all the day one advert videos can’t believe anyone would pick this over a dynacaster the saving get you and audio interface in the uk.

@kingsMakeMusic Жыл бұрын

I love that you bought this yourself. Makes me feel like it’s honest. Thanks!

@DragonSlayerCommentariesHQ Жыл бұрын

I bought it for myself a few weeks ago because I really liked the built-in preamp and extreme noise rejection. At first, I felt like I wasted money and was thinking of returning it, but then I turned on the presence boost and the clean EQ setting on my Vocaster One and all of a sudden my voice sounded great. I have a very bassy voice in the low and mid ranges so this helps me out a lot.

@Finsterwald_ 9 ай бұрын

I have a SM7B and the Sona. The Sona sounds the same and complements my all white setup. I will not take out the SM7B anytime soon.

@frosty6845 Жыл бұрын

It actually seems like a really good microphone it’s needs a lower price point but the Supercardioid pattern would actually make me consider it over other microphones especially with the handling rejection which is good for people to stream and/or play games and might end up having to move the mic around a lot

@JeremyHalterman Жыл бұрын

Instead of making an SM7B-killer, they made an SM7B caricature-muddier by default and with even less useable switches. I’m not sure who this is for in a world where the SM7B and Dynacaster exist.

@viktorlamtiugov2586 Жыл бұрын

For under $200, I would say it's a good mic, because of aesthetics, added technology, gamery appeal, and Logitech logo. But at $340 it's a SCAM.

@DizY_8 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, as much as I like the aesthetics - especially the white model - in the UK, the Blue Sona is nearly £100 more than the SE Dynacaster in most places.

@randychapman2081 Жыл бұрын

Nice review. Maybe my ears aren't what they used to be. But I couldn't hear a lot of difference between any of them. I'll have to listen back and look out for the "mud" as you called it. Maybe it's being normalised in post? I have the Yeti X already. Very very good for a USB mic. And I have the Shure SM7B which, along with the Triton Fethead in-line, is noticeably warmer. But I have to say not day and night better. I still have to run the gain on my Focusrite Scarlett at about 1:30-2:00 though. I do have a Blue Sona coming tomorrow and looking forward to trying and comparing all three.

@QuantumGamingUploads Жыл бұрын

Seems like a fairly nice microphone but not the best out there. Looks modern and it will do if you have a setup that can handle it. I wish it had the USB-C as well just in case. Thank You for the always great and unbiased review Sir.

@DKTD23 Жыл бұрын

Recently they had this down to $299 on Amazon for about a week. I decided to grab it at that price point. Agree that 350 wasn't worth checking it out. I have extended return period but I think I may stick with it. I do like that I don't need to drive it as hard as my SM7B. On a super cheap audio interface like the UM2 I was able to get strong gain without going past 2 o'clock on the input gain dial. I paid $40 for that on sale, so at 340 total investment that's not a horrible combination. I'll probably use my MOTU 2 with it for more serious recording, but for hobby streaming the UM2 is doing a nice job with this mic. Ultimately 250 would be ideal the ideal price point, but 300 was fair enough.

@hsjawanda Жыл бұрын

The background sound rejection and handling noise rejection is what impressed me the most about the Logitech Blue Sona. The plosives were also amongst the best-handled (without the benefit of a pop filter) that I can recall.

@Finsterwald_ 9 ай бұрын

And it’s also available in white.

@eugenechristopher5401 Жыл бұрын

Also how does this Logitech Blue Sona compares with the just released Elgato Wave DX which is just $100

@theoutsiderjess4869 Жыл бұрын

I like the blue sona alot more than the wave DX

@GhOsTsGeNeRaL Жыл бұрын

I love my blue sona I had the Audio-Technica bp40 and the sona sounds better also more clearer. i like the tone of the SM7B better. Much clearer on the high end, but not significantly enough that it makes a huge difference for streamers

@JoseOnTheAir Жыл бұрын

I currently daily drive an SE Electronics Dynacaster myself and I'd be lying to see how these compare on my voice and to see if there's a difference that's worthwhile for the extra $70 aside from the aesthetic and polar pattern difference (though I am curious why Logitech omitted a switch to use it passive instead of solely active)

@steveschnetzler5471 Жыл бұрын

The handling noise cancelation seemed good, but I don't know what it is like on the other microphones, is ti better?

@or10nsharkfin Жыл бұрын

Been using this microphone since February and I hold this up as my own personal SM7B replacement.

@pringlebepisyeet4676 Жыл бұрын

Funny thing is, I found this mic at a Pawn Shop, hasn't been used yet, still has manufacturing plastic wrap around it. Only paid 175 for it, which is why I'm here checking out reviews.

@PodcastMeister Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly, couldn’t agree more. I also think it’s way overpriced for what it offers and its biggest competitor is the SE Dynacaster - which is also more versatile in its built in EQ (low cut, low shelf, presence boost, high shelf vs low cut and presence boost) and has more gain in its preamp (30db vs 25db). For 200, it would be a clear winner, but for 350 - just as you have summed it up. Great work, good and fair review. 👍

@syf_jojiahhh2834 Жыл бұрын

50 dollars more and you can just buy an sm7b haha

@ItsMinarmy 8 ай бұрын

I can get the Blue Sona for 220€ whereas the SE DynaCaster is 245€, is this a deal?

@jw7665 Жыл бұрын

I think the Blue Sona sounded clearer than all of the mics besides the RE20. The RE20 was on a league of it's own, even when compared to the SM7B.

@yourauthinticself Жыл бұрын

SM7B was better overall for my listening. I have a Rodecaster Pro 2.0 so no cloudlifter is needed. I love the solid construction of the SM7B and no handling noise at all. I was able to adjust the switches on the back to adjust it to my female voice. Each person should pick a mic that he/she likes with his/her voice. I think the cost should be a little lower and they will take on the competitors. They could also consider coming out with a version that does NOT have the pre-amp for Rodecaster Pro 2 users so it could be cheaper and slam the SM7B. I would not want a pre-amp inside my mic, it's something I do not need and something to possibly break or make noise down the road.

@saxofonistacr 10 ай бұрын

At that price range there is nothing like a beyerdinamic 201 TG. Also hyper cardioid, and you can use it on everything. It doesn't "look" like a radio mic, it looks like a pencil condenser. But it sounds way better.

@Eddylive Жыл бұрын

Does the sona seem to be subject to more plosives? Seems it

@Eddylive Жыл бұрын

Great review, I like that you actually have a recommendation at the end. So this is a Collab between blue and Logitech ? Or did I totally misread that part?

@DarkCornerStudios Жыл бұрын

Logitech now owns Blue...lol So...the ultimate collab

@Eddylive Жыл бұрын

@@DarkCornerStudios ah i missed that

@ClutchGeneSports 11 ай бұрын

Would you give the Blue Sona away? Or do you recommend a site to get it from that is cheaper?

@AR-bj5et Жыл бұрын

Would this mic perform better at a distance? It sounded very muddy before the low cut filter and it's super sensitive to plosives. Being a supercardioid with low gain requirements I wouldn't be surprised if that's what they're going for rather than being meant to be eaten like a 7B.

@Freez3likem3 Жыл бұрын

i cant get my sm58 to sound like this in the review during the comparison section, its going into a 2i2. do i have to get a cloudlifter? do i have to download software to eq this thing? mine sounds like trash i swear, need a set up video.

@lgtexas2013 Жыл бұрын

Is this better than the hyper x quad?

@bigtastyben5119 Жыл бұрын

I miss the radioshack logitech microphones, they weren't good but there is something about the crusty sound it made.

@JanosKehl Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your honest opinion. Awesome content!

@DarkCornerStudios Жыл бұрын

Cheers Janos...I appreciate it!

@johnbuscher Жыл бұрын

Granted, I’m on bluetooth headphones streaming this over youtube, so compression shenanigans may be happening, but I really didn’t like the RE20 on your voice. There’s a specific, almost computer-like, frequency on the mids-highs of your voice. It immediately makes me think there’s some EMI going on, but I definitely preferred the Sona over the RE20. The clarity on the RE20, and obviously the SM7B, were much better though. But the Dynacaster was the most interesting comparison, had a hard time hearing the difference between them over bluetooth. Was surprised at how close the SM58 sounded as well. The presence boost really helped get the Sona more clear on your voice, but I think I agree with most comments. If it were $100 cheaper, it’d be a nice deal to get the looks, decent sound and build quality. But otherwise, just splurge more for a cloudlifter and the SM7B, imo.

@Kemuridajit Жыл бұрын

Great video! Do you plan on trying the Elgato Wave DX? 👀

@DarkCornerStudios Жыл бұрын

Yep...its in the mail!!

@Kemuridajit Жыл бұрын

Bet! I'm looking forward to the video 🙂

@AdamActual5280 Жыл бұрын

I haven't hear someone say 'giver' in forever, that was worth watching the video for on it's own :) Great review!

@DarkCornerStudios Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@jammeri Жыл бұрын

Ordered this few days ago and getting buyer's remorse now after seeing this... Do you think SM7B just sounds better with EQ?

@DarkCornerStudios Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!

@A.X.N Жыл бұрын

I have a 35% company discount for logitech products. Is it worth it at 230?

@dickginkowski6071 Жыл бұрын

The Sona has more body than the SM58. Seems pretty even with the Dynacaster. Smoother than the RE20. (Canada Post will get that part to you. Eventually. Maybe.) A tad more muddy than the SM7B. Before the words came out of your mouth I was going to say the Dynacaster might be a better choice. (Although I also happen to like the CAD E100sx.)

@LeSaff Жыл бұрын

All sE electronics mics (including the usb neom) deserve a better consideration, hard to find one with unanimous bad reviews

@Andrewc87563 Жыл бұрын

Not so good a microphone for your voice - agree. The Rode Procaster is such good value and the SM58 even better comparatively. Funny how aesthetics taking such a prominent role with microphones given KZfaq inwhich case for sitting still in which case a shotgun makes good sense.

@anonymouscommenter9680 Жыл бұрын

You can get a new Procaster for $180 and a Clark Teknik booster for $45, so $225 total, and I think it would sound better than the Sona, which I think sounds thin.

@Rev0ltTTV Жыл бұрын

Can you move further away from this mic than the SM7B so it doesn't have to be in the webcam shot?

@DarkCornerStudios Жыл бұрын

No. These mics are not meant to be distance micd That said...check out what @podcastage is doing on his podcast with overhead micing with different mics. Might give you an idea

@PodcasterTV Жыл бұрын

I agree that the price point is the biggest issue. For your voice the clear winner was the RE20. Spend an extra hundred, a worthwhile expenditure. Of course there is the dynamic lack of sensitivity to work with, and that might be an extra expense. But, for an extra hundred, it’s a no brainer. For podcasting, not commercial broadcasting, this might be an attractive option at $250

@Itslegitman Жыл бұрын

Where sm7b has that sweet low-end the blue sona is just too muddy with weird top-end. To me dynacaster sounds the best of them all just because of good low to top-end balance. But i guess blue can be OK with very high pitched voices. I didn't like the plosive rejection on sona too.

@tjzuppe Жыл бұрын

Wanted to hate it but I kind of love it. I like the Dynacaster but I prefer the Sona over it.

@TechOutAdam Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great microphone. It comes to a point where what you're talking about should be more important than how perfect you sound. Are you worth listening to in the first place matters most.

@_Renaissance Жыл бұрын

so I have to say I purchased one of these mics right off the bat I know silly however I feel that it is a ladies Mic it works very well with the lady's vocal range. vs the sm7b. perhaps better than the bassy men's voices something to consider

@Finsterwald_ 9 ай бұрын

I don’t agree. The difference between the SM7B and Sona is none existent. The biggest selling point beside the same sounding is the white version of the sonar. So it’s a plus from sound and design point of view for the sonar and is also a deal breaker.

@presshart Жыл бұрын

I need to check my hearing because they all sounded the same to me lol

@KunZedFC 11 ай бұрын

Worth at 240$ ?

@ciliberti96 Жыл бұрын

shure comes on top, for just 50 bucks more. Imo the blue sona is valuable on a discount.

@StephenCarterStressExpert Жыл бұрын

While judging mics through KZfaq's audio processing can be a bit of a challenge, to my ears, the Dynacaster offered a better sound. I'm not a fan of presence boost, but it did improve your clarity through the Blue Sona. The SM7B had a clearly better sound. For $50 more, the SM7B would be my purchase choice compared to the Blue microphone. As always, well done review.

@NightSprinter Жыл бұрын

Liked just for her bringing back childhood memories from ABC SatAM.

@nikolakatanic Жыл бұрын

Wow, SM58 shocked me how good it sounds. I don't think this is a well SM7B competitor.

@paulistameo Жыл бұрын

Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷

@CrustaceousB Жыл бұрын

I like rectangles

@loganwebb5449 Жыл бұрын

I think the RE20 sounded best to me

@serrael-182 Жыл бұрын

I wouldnt say it clearly sounds better than the SM58. It would be very hard for me the justify buying the mic aslong as I have a SM58.

@serrael-182 Жыл бұрын

And by the way the RE20 sounded amazing!

@MrJuliuz0915 Жыл бұрын

With the presence boost, "s'es" are too sharp...

@anonymouscommenter9680 Жыл бұрын

I would like the inside scoop on Blue and Logitech. I think the degree that Blue was involved is ambiguous. "Tuned" by Blue, some of the adverts say. So not designed by them? And who is there at Blue any more. I think the original brain trust of Blue went off and founded Neat Microphones.

@chilinnstream3811 Жыл бұрын

Blue sona sounds like it missing some nuances of voice. I think mic capsule in blue sona very very cheap.

@fluphybunny930 Жыл бұрын

Nothing fundamental wrong with the Sona but I think they have over priced it especially compared to the competition. Cheaper get something like the Dynacaster or save up some more money and buy the RE20.

@MrJuliuz0915 Жыл бұрын

Closer to the Mic, better sound...

@Fadedglory343 Жыл бұрын

Logi Blue Sona lost against every mic imo. Dynacaster had better lows and as you pointed out, $100 cheaper. It's tough to put my finger on, but lows/mids are always anemic vs the richer sounds of the others.

@slander8071 Жыл бұрын

bruhh just get the elgato wave dx everything sounds the same its all about price

@LeSaff Жыл бұрын

I'm not a fan of this microphone without even talking about its features. It will create a bit more confusion about the different segments of Microphones. Logitech is associated with the world of computers and therefore gamers. Many already reject usb microphones because of their origin without really knowing the differences and without trying to optimize them. Blue is associated with pro microphones and Logitech has gamer products like hyperx or nzxt for example. Mixing these 2 brands seems dangerous to me especially on the segment of xlr microphones. Otherwise I much prefer the sE electronics dynacaster, but it's very much a matter of taste.

@seanwebb605 Жыл бұрын

The weather outside is beautiful today. Why am I sitting in front of my computer waiting for a microphone review. Pants. Oh right. I don't want to put on pants yet. Outside people insist on pants.

@DarkCornerStudios Жыл бұрын

Cause of love Sean!!

@seanwebb605 Жыл бұрын

@@DarkCornerStudios I also have an order arriving. If it arrives before I get dressed I can wear a brand new pair of pants today.

@AirumFao 13 күн бұрын

Thank you. Now I know that I don't want to buy this microphone. Sound really disappointing for so expensive one

@koenignero Жыл бұрын

Difference between Sona and RE20 is like a different person speaking

@DKTD23 Жыл бұрын

I was curious if it was compared with presence switch still enabled or was it back to neutral/out of the box for it

@MrJuliuz0915 Жыл бұрын

My goosh obvious difference in the sound but both the great in their own terms...I think the SONA is a bit more "fuller"?...AMMMMMM YEP...muddiness haha

@DenisUspeshny Ай бұрын

what a disaster...... imagine being a worker at the Blue plant... assembly line... crying every time he thinks of a 7B....

@jamesmhebert Жыл бұрын

Odd. It sounds quite muffled to me. No way I'd buy it sounding the way it does. Just to check myself I jumped to some other mic vids of yours and yep, it just sounds like you're talking through a pillow here. Can't explain. Humph.

@dalebishop2632 Жыл бұрын

I think there are a lot of $100 mic that are going to pushing the SM7B to lower their price. A lot of new competitors

@DaveTadros Жыл бұрын

The SM7b has been $399 for decades. I don't see that changing. It's targeted toward recording studios, not streamers. Michael Jackson literally recorded his Thriller album with it. It's an industry standard and a legend for a reason.

@lionheartroar3104 Жыл бұрын

Dynacaster is cleaner...much better.

@djmidnightwolf Жыл бұрын

The female voice wasn't good. The SM58 sounded better. It was on par with the Dynacaster. RE20 was better. The 7B sounded as good. I did hear some muddiness and raspiness. It may be the way YT audio has everything.

@seanp2k Жыл бұрын

Anyone else feel like the Blue Sona sounds like a bandwidth-limited MP3 transcode with some artifacts? Not sure what it is but I feel like it's just so dark and bad sounding with his voice. For the same price as an SM7B or RE20 I don't get why anyone likes this thing. Even vs the SM58 it sounded like it had a layer of wool around it.

@seanwebb605 Жыл бұрын

Since I already have a SM7b and a Neumann TLM102 I won't be buying this microphone. It doesn't do anything that the mics I already have do.

@c.bastante7128 2 ай бұрын

Why would you bother saying anything at all then Sean? (Clapping because you own both mics.....SUPER impressed)

@seanwebb605 2 ай бұрын

@@c.bastante7128 Thank you!

@seanwebb605 2 ай бұрын

@@c.bastante7128 You validation means everything to me.

@chilinnstream3811 Жыл бұрын

For 100 bucks, i think yes, but they cost like legendary sm7b...

@DELIVERYTV Жыл бұрын

Like #300

@e234darkrock Жыл бұрын

SM7B complete victory

@MrDaneis Жыл бұрын

How are you even comparing a $100 mic to a $300 mic?

@DarkCornerStudios Жыл бұрын

Because the amount of money you spend on a mic does not guarantee performance. If you disagree...you have not been paying attention

@MrDaneis Жыл бұрын

@@DarkCornerStudios I think you're a little out of touch with he real world if you think somebody who is considering a $100 mic should hold off for something 3x the price instead, without a closer recommendation... It's more about price range at $100 not quality

@DarkCornerStudios Жыл бұрын

@@MrDaneis you got completely lost on the messaging man. Can't see the forest and all that. Kinda done with this chat. Bye

@MrDaneis Жыл бұрын

@@DarkCornerStudios not everyone can take criticism well.

@DarkCornerStudios Жыл бұрын

@@MrDaneis You are getting really close to getting blocked. The idea of reviews are comparisons. Sorry your mind couldnt wrap around the idea of mics of different price points being compared. In fact, the SM58...the LEGENDARY mic that you are talking about has set the bloody stage for ALL OTHER MICS since... It has the same capsule as the $400 SM7B...it exists as a voice, singing, and instrumentation mic. It is also the baseline for quality, in my mind for every other mic. In fact...in the video I EVEN SAY...if you cant beat the sm58...why are you making a mic. Also, you blindly assume that if a company is charging you more money that the mic is better. Your brain and your wallet will soon be parted with that shortsighted wisdom. WHICH IS WHY REVIEWS EXIST IN THE FIRST PLACE!! Now stop...it is early and I cannot put up with this kind of crap