Shure SM7B vs Rode NT1: These Microphones are Fundamentally Different

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These microphones are fundamentally different! What does that mean? The Shure SM7B and the Rode NT1 have different internal mechanisms used for picking up sound. These means the sound quality of each microphone will be different depending on a number of different factors.
The NT1 and the NT1A are Condender Microphones, where as microphones like the Shure SM7B, SM58, and SM57 are Dynamic!
More info on the Rode NT1 vs NT1A: • Rode NT1 vs NT1A: Thes...
More info on the Shure SM57 (The SM7B's little cousin): • SM57 vs The World: Why...
Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00
How a Dynamic Works: 0:43
How a Condenser Works: 1:05
Nature of the SM7B: 1:30
Nature of the NT1: 2:06
Demonstration: 2:48
Vocal w/Track: 3:26
Vocal no Track: 4:36
Blind Guitar Test: 5:30
Closing Thoughts: 6:34
NT1/SM7B Instrumental: 7:08
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@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

If this helped you make a decision, I earn a small percentage from buying from these two links. It's a nice way of supporting the channel :) If you hated the review definitely don't buy from these links. Amazon: NT1 - amzn.to/2NUoBJK SM7B - amzn.to/3lL4REV Sweetwater: NT1 - imp.i114863.net/oeaZVO SM7B - imp.i114863.net/QOx3A3

@lidorori 3 жыл бұрын

Gonna get sm7b next month (if all goes well) saving the link :) really good video and a solid explanation thank you! Any recommendations for a Preamp? I was looking at the GOXLR as an option for streaming.

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

@@lidorori Glad to help! Thank you for thinking of the link :) I've never tried to GOXLR actually, its more tailored toward streaming audio than music audio so its not really in my world. If I had the choice to go back and buy a small preamp though, I would problem go with the Motu M2

@MBergyman 2 жыл бұрын

Not in the same price range, really. I love my NT1, even live as long as it is a solo type of performance, but I am looking to get the SM7B as an "upgrade" from an SM58 in noisier live conditions. I agree with you and do not see why people would even compare these mics. For a studio environment, I'd think an NT1 would offer the cleanest and fullest range recording for an audio engineer to work with in post, but I recognize there is a "flavor" aspect that has value when it comes to a musician's artistry. Will always love my NT1, but it's always nice to have choices!

@Podcastage 3 жыл бұрын

I compared them because people asked me to compare them because people seem to frequently be deciding between the two of them.

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely! I was just pointing out the difference between the two because I think they serve different purposes. Still a new channel and didn't realize this would garner in views, didn't mean to offend, sorry if I did!

@Podcastage 3 жыл бұрын

@@AudioHaze no offense taken. Always awesome to see new folks uploading educational audio content to KZfaq. More opinions, more samples does nothing but help people researching this stuff. Your video was very well formatted and provides great info. Keep it up.

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

@@Podcastage Thanks man! I actually watched your Rode NT1/NT1a comparison as a reference when I made my first mic comparison, it helped a lot :)

@SoundSpeeds 3 жыл бұрын

@@AudioHaze You should check out Bandrew's more recent reviews. Now he compares each microphone he reviews to every other microphone known to man.

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

@@SoundSpeeds I have! Hopefully I'll have the opportunity to do that one day haha

@Decomid 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched several videos on this comparison and this is the first where the presenter is actually talking rather than declaiming into the microphone. This was a pleasure to listen to because for once I could properly hear the differences for VO and narration. Thank you.

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

That means a lot thank you! I'm glad I could be of help :)

@CoderTTV 3 жыл бұрын

This was randomly in my recommendation to watch on youtube, but this video is AMAZING!!! Keep up the great work!!

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that dude!! Genuinely thank you so much :)

@SkylerJuan 3 жыл бұрын

Same! Randomly. Well done video. The NT1A and the Sure are the two mics I've been looking at and have landed on the Sure due to research. But I was also guessing. It was good to know he's been to school and even read from his notes. This made me confident in my decision and reasons I had for choosing the SM7B. Great job here!! Don't forget to purchase the cloud lifter for the Sure SM7B

@danchesney631 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation of what & why, without being biased toward either, while backing it up with a tasteful objective demonstration. This is how all KZfaq videos should be done

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Dan!

@TheVagineWhisperer 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. You can clearly hear how the NT1 condenser picks up much more reverb in your untreated room.

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, the unfortunate reality of most recording spaces

@POWPLANET 3 жыл бұрын

You are making some very detailed but also concise reviews! You definitely should have more views

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Its a new channel, hopefully we'll grow in the future :)

@Soldiernate Жыл бұрын

Great video. The sound quality was amazing and the blind test was done really well!

@PharaohciousX 9 ай бұрын

Amazing review! Been researching vocalist mics past couple weeks. you have THE best video by far! absolutely love how you gave the quick 101 on mechanics for nerds like me without becoming boring. It's important for serious artists like myself to understand basics of how these mechanics works so we can choose the best option for our use cases. Secondly, getting right to various test cases was brilliant! I don't understand microphone specs very well (they seem soooo advanced/scientific), but my ears are great at hearing nuances. was certain which mic i wanted after acapella female singer. After blind test (amazing guitar piece by the way! would love your tabs!!!!) the little uncertainty I had vanished! Rode has a slightly more muted sound (but perfectly maintains sound quality and natural feel) without this harmonic resonance I hear in the higher frequencies on the Shure. It sounded like two guitar strings out of tune....that whumm whummm whummm sound. Thanks for putting this together so well! off to buy my Rode now

@KiaraCarbajal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Bought the sm7b a few months ago but I haven't been able to use it properly. The singing aspect of the review was just what I needed.

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to help!

@EtherealReality 2 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised by your number of subs compared to how often these videos are being watched. Your videos are very informative and have helped me improve my audio immensely.

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! To be fair, my channel is super new, not too long ago we were under 1k :) hopefully with some time it will grow!

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone! Been getting a few comments about how much gain is required in order to bring the SM7B to proper gain levels. In my experience, I have not needed to use a cloudlifter in order to get the SM7B to the desired range of minus 18-12dB. My interface has 60dB of gain. The trouble areas are typically anything below 50dB of gain on interface preamps (Scarlett 2i2s are an offender of this) , so check yours! Be sure you know the difference between an increase in noise floor and microphone hissing, as some of the noise you may perceive may just be due to the increase in gain and therefore room sensitivity. Happy recording everyone :)

@JBoy340a 3 жыл бұрын

I use a cloudlifter or other device (DBX 286, etc) to add gain to my SM7B. The inline gain boost makes it easier for the mic to pick up subtle sounds like quiet talking and still maintain 2 inches or so distance off the end of the mic to minimize plosives.

@lynneftw 3 жыл бұрын

What's your interface?

@brazucausa4009 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the awesome explanation buddy!! Good bless you!! 🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@ElGrecoDaGeek Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. And Carolina, what a voice!

@thefireconvoy9930 3 жыл бұрын

Great comparison! I just picked up the NT1 and am using it in an untreated room for my YT videos. I have to cleanup the reverb in adobe, but I am quite happy so far! SM7B probably would have performed better but the NT1 AI1 kit came with all I needed. I believe I would have needed a SM7B and an AI to record and the cost for me was out of budget.

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

totally understandable! Just clean up the EQ a little in adobe and I'm sure the NT1 will do amazing for you, its been great for me :)

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Also I just listened to your video, your audio sounds great! I don't think have anything to worry about my friend

@thefireconvoy9930 3 жыл бұрын

@@AudioHaze Thanks! I am definitely brand new to everything audio and appreciate the suggestion! I'll see what I can learn about working with the EQ. Audio is so important and I wan't to try to make it sound as good as I can for my audience. 😀

@beyondmywildestdreams6942 Жыл бұрын

Very nice comparison right to the point! thanks so much and good luck!

@willchan9960 2 жыл бұрын

I heard it in many of your excellent vids and NT 1 is very friendly with beautiful intimate vocals and instrumentals. When Carolina sings in the first clip, it’s just like heaven sent ❤️

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! She can make any mic sound good to be fair lol

@MichaelMoore-bx6st 3 жыл бұрын

Rode crushed it on classic vocals. That "air" makes all the difference. I have an NT2A, and it's great, but as stated in the video, you need to manage room reflections. A reflection filter really helps if you're mobile or on a budget.

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, that air is a double edged sword, room noises are more likely but its lovely for transient response and detailed coloration :)

@WEHAVETHISDREAM 2 жыл бұрын

All condensers will crush a dynamic mic, even a Shure, anytime. But, he left the windscreen on the Shure - it cuts from the highs a lot...

@StreetsOfVancouverChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Well said, bruh...

@ojvic7297 2 жыл бұрын

@@WEHAVETHISDREAM wrong

@francisco.segura Жыл бұрын

@@ojvic7297 care to elaborate?

@LesThomas 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant review. I have an untreated room, so it's the Shure SM7B for me, after years of tracking with an NT1-A and having to set up ad hoc vocal booths with boxes, foam and doonas.

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Your vocal forts will be no more my friend, enjoy your SM7B! :)

@masse64 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have now the SM7B and did you use it since your comment 10 months ago in your untreated room? What are your experiences with it?

@LesThomas 2 жыл бұрын

@@masse64 yes. It's great for getting a signal without room noise. I'd recommend it.

@masse64 2 жыл бұрын

@@LesThomas Thank you for the info, then I will go for it ✌️

@Mr3Dmutt 6 ай бұрын

this was super helpful, thank you!

@JBoy340a 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. I appreciated your quick technical discussion of how the mics worked differently.

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@alessandrocwilliam 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, you should have much more subscribers. Hope you're doing well, keep it going!

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hopefully with time we'll get there on subscribers :)

@dareks8000 2 жыл бұрын

That was most useful. Thank you for your clarity.

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@TheBrandonthered 3 жыл бұрын

Really helped me out on my voice over mic debate, appreciate it I have officially subbed keep up the amazing work.

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you man! Means a lot :)

@TheBrandonthered 3 жыл бұрын

@Yippee Skippy I appreciate the the long breakdown but the nt1 and al1 have been doing great I do all the post processing in adobe audition and my clients have been very positive with the vocal quality

@TheBrandonthered 3 жыл бұрын

@Yippee Skippy I appreciate it, truly but as it takes off I've found that studios pay for studio time on projects, as an actor working from home was just a luxury

@goodlife2144 Жыл бұрын

The self noise reduction of the NT1 is phenomenal! It's a perfect all-rounder with a good sensitiveness and smooth characteristic sound. I think it is more usable for spoken word ( especially overvoices) and singing/instruments.

@NairaBRDE 3 жыл бұрын

Im really bothered by people turning microphones that have specifically functions to caption singing voices to podcast. This is a pest now with this amount of podcasters and Shure and Rode. Speaking voice is not necessarily showing all that the microphone is prepared to manage like harmonics as the singing voice. Still you managed to do a review of a proper singing voice and the singer took the time to show high notes and low notes as well as dynamics. I am tired of looking for reviews and only seeing podcasters podcasters and podcasters, not considering at all male singing voices or female singing voices with all their variety. Thanks A LOT!!

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I can help! Yeah I try to have both female and male singers to have a diverse set of voices when I do my mic comparisons, and its true recording vocal and podcasts are completely different :)

@matsudakodo 3 жыл бұрын

@Yippee Skippy that is the old NT1, not the one in this video!

@gabrielalopetegui 2 жыл бұрын

I just purchased the SM7B...still looking at reviews maybe because I still have doubts LOL! I'll use it for voiceover projects. When you mentioned that the Shure is better for untreated rooms, you sold it for me. It's precisely the mic I need. I treated my booth as much as I can, but of course is not as isolated as a regular studio...and at night, the crickets of my garden drive me crazy, so I hope the sensitivity of this mic won't capture them. Thank you for your review, and congrats to the wonderful Spanish singer. Beautiful voice and sentiment!

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! And I'll let her know you enjoyed it :) have fun recording cricket free!

@northernlight8857 2 жыл бұрын

Hm..i thought voiceovers uses primarily condenser due to the broader sound.

@lloydbrothers3315 Жыл бұрын

The Rhode NT1 is definitely a more "musical" microphone superb for instrumental and musical voice. The Shure is definitely more vocal oriented in as much as broadcast or speaking applications such as podcasting or rapping. Just my take away. Both are fantastic and can be used with alot of versatility. Always experiment with your setting and use your plug in chain to find what best suits your needs.

@royaltyroyce1191 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, very helpful! :DDD Keep it up for sure

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@koalanectar9382 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I love properly done comparisons like this. One nitpick though: The Sm7B has a huge thick chunk of foam covering the actual diaphragm. The NT1, like most vocal condensers, doesn't. The thin plosive screen doesn't provide nearly as much high end attenuation as a 2 inch thick piece of foam. A more fair test might be to remove the SM7B capsule foam and put the same plosive filter in front of it that's being used on the NT1. Just a small nitpick though. They are both great sounding mics and like you pointed out, they are made for different things.

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

It is quite thick! Yes one of my audio professors uses his SM7B without the shield on it. I considered doing that but came to the conclusion that most would be using it with the pop shield on, so it would be more accurate to the buyer if it had the shield on. But yes it does cut some of the high end for sure :)

@petegaslondon Жыл бұрын

Hold on .. If you want a 7B without the screen, try an SM57 (without its transformer) its pretty much the same Mic inside!

@anthonymmeek 2 жыл бұрын

Love the channel. Some amazing information

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony!

@kneepayne 16 күн бұрын

This information wasn't new to me, but I watched as I was curious about how you would explain it and you did it well and provided the information in a condensed and digestable manner without a bunch of extra nonsense that could confuse someone who is new to microphones.

@DG360 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful and amazing. Thank you!

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@P.Norbert Жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thank you!

@tonypaoletto6631 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this comparison, thanks! I think the SM7B might be better for me personally at the moment given my circumstances. I'm currently recording in my car so would you agree the SM7B would be the mic to use for this type of recording location and acoustics? I'm fine with upgrading my current mic and spending anywhere from $250-500 but I'm just unsure which type of mic will work best recording in my car. I must say though, its actually pretty quite other then random cars every once in awhile.

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

haha yeah I definitely think so! Cars can actually be pretty nice acoustic environments believe it or not, but yes 100% if your in your car its safer to go with the SM7

@yoshi-movies 2 жыл бұрын

Wow.. great video again! Thank you for this fantastic explaining. I bought the SM7B because Carolina sings the way she sings

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

She would be so honored haha

@CarolinaAlabau 4 ай бұрын

Wooow! Thanks? Jajajajja 😍

@bbarcks 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty good comparison, it was interesting to watch and helped a lot. But definitely, I stayed as well for Carolina, her voice and her technique are incredible ¡Enhorabuena Carolina, tienes un nuevo fan!

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

I'll let her know you said this!

@BenjieMoreno 3 жыл бұрын

nice! mazing review! love the comparison, i got the blind test right! i got different brand set up- but agree for different usage =)

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome dude!! Happy to hear you enjoyed :)

@Dreamsingah 3 ай бұрын

I am so glad I found your comparison video on this new Rode NT1 and shure SM7B. I like the 5th generation Rode because I want the portability of using the mic with my iPad. I like the experience of the TLM 103 and SM7B shure elsewhere But it is cumbersome to connect focusrite. Do you think that a condenser mic is managed with just a larger surrounding sound screen for voice-over or singing? Thank you so much for the video and hope I hear from you before I make any decisions. I know how hard it is to build a channel so Also very impressed with all you have accomplished

@dovane9932 11 ай бұрын

This is just a perfect video. Can you tell me wich mic stand do you use for the Rode because i still looking for the good one for it ? Best from France.

@thedigitalsnake 2 жыл бұрын

Great comparison, thanks. The condenser on vocals was, airy, detailed and 'prettier', while the dynamic lacked fine articulation and generally 'chunkier' in tone.

@vanesakeeley2775 3 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful! I feel like the SM7B has a more overall balanced sound. Lots to consider though.

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

I was a little surprised by its presence too! Its a very very good mic

@TypeBeatVault 8 ай бұрын

Wow man just wow 🙏🏼 thank you

@ikaustralia 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation - thanks 👍🏻

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it :)

@timcarter5982 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved this video it was very informative and helpful. My only question is did you have a cloudlifter on your sm7b? And how necessary is on in your opinion. Some people talk as though its an absolute must and others don't. Thank you! :)

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! No cloudlifter in this one no :) I've stated in many videos that you don't need a cloudlifter, its nice to have, but by no means necessary. I've got a few vids that display how to get a better sound out of the sm7b without a cloudlifter at all actually

@ChrisSchaffer 2 жыл бұрын

funny enough I own both a SM7b and a NT1 - both excellent mics for VO! but.... yeah.... fundamentally different kinds of mics that you have to approach in very different ways, though in my case both subject to the same "well treated" room (it keeps evolving, but the only surface that still needs work is my ceiling, yeah, staring at you ceiling...) Great breakdown and comparison of what makes each of these what they are

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! Sound like you've got the best of both worlds :)

@bradhapa Ай бұрын

Very helpful. And what a beautiful voice the singer has! Muy amable!

@ferdicastellano Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for the video! I got curious about the song Carolina sings. So beautiful! The first one, with the guitar. Which song is it? Cheers

@mtl9821 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the breakdown. Made it easy for me. Also... Where can I get this outro music?? Straight fire!

@deanthomas7203 6 ай бұрын

Hey nice video, what would be best for recording acoustic & vocals simultaneously with a nylon string you think? Thank you

@princessl.d.g. 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful singing! I love SM7B!

@tedc6694 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah. Great video. Was thinking of buying both

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Well enjoy the best of both worlds haha

@gafarbello107 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful for musicians. I keep seeing podcasters review the SM7B which is cool, but they compare it to other mics for podcasting and not recording music. Would love to see you do a comparison between the Shure and an Ev RE20

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

thanks Gafar! And I have actually, I made an SM7B vs RE20 video a few months back :)

@gafarbello107 2 жыл бұрын

@@AudioHaze I’m gonna go watch it then!

@DeadliestEvil 2 жыл бұрын

The nt1 is like half the price of the sm7b after getting the clean gain amplifier. But I will say the sm7b is very adjustable with the two foams and it’s switches in the back for low cuts and presence boost.

@russetburbanks275 2 жыл бұрын

You have my sub. Excellent breakdown.

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Russet!!

@russetburbanks275 2 жыл бұрын

@@AudioHaze my pleasure!

@drg21378 3 жыл бұрын

I really like your videos. Many people post these "this is better than this" type when comparing. The truth is that it's all in the desire of the owner. Everyone swears by the SM7B so I bought it and ended up sending it back. However, it sounds great for many people. I was stunned at the fact that I didn't love it. In fact, I figured there must be something wrong with it. But every voice is different, and everyone desires a different sound for different applications. I got the NT1 and it works better for me. Why? Because because my natural signing voice is very low, and the SM7B just gave me lower frequencies, mainly. It's a sexy mike for people who want that deeper male sound, but when you start with a lower sound, it just gets all muddy. I needed a microphone that had some dynamics, including a bit of a high end bump, but was clean enough to edit on my DAW. So, the NT1 worked better. The points that you made about they differ were spot on. And, in all honesty, these microphones are completely different in so many ways. The one way they aren't different is price, and that's why they get compared. The other issue is image. So many people think the SM7B is amazing because they see other people using it. Shure is such a smart company. There are images of SM7Bs all over the place. It looks big and bold. My guess is that a lot of people just buy it because they see and hear the hype. Oh wait, I did as well. Great review. Keep them up.

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliments! And yes I actually prefer the sound of the SM57 on my voice to the SM7B, so it doesn't work for everyone. Some of it is just the hype around the microphone, lots of people on social media use it

@topaz5960 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, very informative!

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@victoriaprieto8845 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! 🤗

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@SlappinBluesLou 2 жыл бұрын

Never new this thank yu !

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

Happy I could help!

@coldacre 5 ай бұрын

as a singer I'll take a condenser any day of the week. far more detailed across the EQ spectrum, a much sweeter top end, no bass bloat of the SM7B and less post-production treatment needed. its about priorities. a dynamic may be more rugged, but I'm not playing catch with my mic's. they sit in their shockmounts, attached to mic stands. they get treated well. as for background noise, this issue is overstated and more about marketing than anything practical. drop a vocal into a mix and any background noise gets completely hidden. hell, I did my last vocal take with a condenser and my air con running. its not even a thing once in a mix.

@cristianomoro_music 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm curious. How do you suppress the SM7B noise? It's a very noisy mic and I can't get rid of it mantaining a good vocal recording

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Depends on the application! If you need it for live, you ca get creative with an EQ, dynamic EQ, and a gate. If its recording, just boost it later in post :) because in reality its the preamps causing the issue with the amount of gain needed.

@Gogies777 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome take.Just want to know your opinion about some claims that sm57 with a windscreen will be almost the same sound quality with sm7b(having sm7b with better low end) but at a fraction of a cost(less than half).

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Yeah I have a whole video about it called “Why the SM7B + Cloudlifter makes no sense” haha, with the right EQ you can get near identical :)

@unique-unesi Жыл бұрын

Plz sir,do shure SM 7b mic work well with focusrite 2in2 out well,I'm a singer trying to setup a home studio,I have bought the focusrite 2in2out already, going to get my mic tomorrow, and I'm choosing either shure sm7b and rode nt2a?

@f5770 3 жыл бұрын

to be honest, Podcastage did a comparison because NT1 and SM7B are both used for singing and podcast usage, Moreover I think that Bandrew Scott knows very well the difference between dinamic and condenser microphones.. ;-) but your explanation could be useful for newbies. That being said, to drive the sm7b you need of a very powerful and silent preamp, that's why often it is not recommended to buy it if you have a very low budget audio interface. And a cloudlifter introduce noise in your recording. Thus, to have a very good result also in a podcast usage, the nt1 could be a very good solution, less expensive! Anyway, Good job with the mix, it sounded pretty good, also the guitar!

@NicholasPaulFranks 3 жыл бұрын

Hi mate. Thanks for this. Would you say that for podcasting it would be worth upgrading from the NT1A to the Shure SM7B?

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

I think its a good upgrade! Being "worth it" is sort of a up to you. If I were running a podcast and wanted to upgrade my NT1a, I would go for the SM7b for sure. But don't feel like you NEED to upgrade, your nt1a will sound great with some room treatment :)

@NicholasPaulFranks 3 жыл бұрын

@@AudioHaze thank you. Yeah, I just don’t want to spend the cash if it’s a negligible difference, you know?

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

@@NicholasPaulFranks The difference isn't negligible but trust me your nt1a will do you fine :)

@NicholasPaulFranks 3 жыл бұрын

@@AudioHaze Thanks...it's done us well to date but wanting to lift the game!

@kyledonald8583 3 жыл бұрын

More than helpful 🙏

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!

@tokyogamer5825 Жыл бұрын

For people who are recording in a bedroom, living room, or a room thats not acoustically treated well, I would highly suggest an sm7b. Even in this video the condenser mic picks up so much reflection noise which can destroy a recording especially after mixing, trying to eq out the reflections will more than likely kill the vocals.

@petegaslondon Жыл бұрын

"Condener Mics are more dynamic" - THAT'll confuse someone ;) But seriously nice breakdown ;) Now I know there's a regualr SM57 insert in there, I'm prob just going to use 57's & 58s though :)

@etwagama 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, bro :)

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

Anytime!

@LuddeB 2 жыл бұрын

Been looking arround for Sm7b reviews and must say this is one of the few I've found that I gave me something! Excellent review and kept it interesting throughout! Kind of split what I want to go for, kind of want both, sm7b for clean audio despite poorly treated rooms but I also like the clarity of the Nt1 (probably the more condenser-mic characteristic overall) Either way, earned a thumb up!

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your decision! And thank you so much for the kind words, glad I could help out :)

@MarkusDreesen 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Thank YOU :)

@paulinas8838 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Very insightful video! So I am now planning to start small vocal recordings in my studio flat - so I understand correctly that SM7B would be picking up less background noise (fridge or whatever) than the Rode? I also heard the Shure needs a mic amp - have you found that proved to be true?

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, the SM7B will pick up much less of the room. The Shure does not necessarily need an amp no, it all depends on your interfaces preamp. In general, I've found any preamp above 50-55dB will get the SM7B where you need it, BUT not all preamps are the same, some may introduce more noise than others. In general, there are much cheaper dynamic microphones that will be just as quiet and way cheaper. The Shure SM58, Shure SM57, Rode Procaster, or Rode Podcaster are all cheaper microphones and you won't need to worry about a mic amp, and they're just as quiet :)

@paulinas8838 3 жыл бұрын

@@AudioHaze thank you for the time with giving me an answer xx I am absolutely getting confused with complexity of it all and have no idea where to begin no matter how much I read! I will look into the ones you recommended and maybe achieve something this year!

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

@@paulinas8838 haha if you're confused, just get an SM58 I promise it will work :) and I'm sure you'll achieve what you're after if you go for it!

@paulinas8838 3 жыл бұрын

@@AudioHaze Thank you

@Shortjamesp 3 жыл бұрын

I been weighing these two mics for over a year lol. I have the NT1A and i always wanted the SM7B. I dont feel like the difference in quality in my situation is worth $400 but i think its still the credibility the SM7B carries that makes me want it so much haha. Great video. Thanks.

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

If you've been using the NT1a for while I think the SM7B is a great upgrade! But don't feel like you need to upgrade unless you truly want to, the NT1a is a great mic, it'll get the job done no problem. By the way I also have a video about the NT1a vs the NT1 if you want to compare those specific mics :)

@Shortjamesp 3 жыл бұрын

@@AudioHaze Ugh now your making me want to buy it hahaha

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

@@Shortjamesp hahaha Don't burn money where you don't have to! Honestly, when you want to buy another mic I would get an SM7B and keep the NT1a, that would be a killer duo

@briannasmith8262 8 ай бұрын

@@AudioHazewhat should I buy bro I’m a producer and an artist I sing and rap I want a mic that will get my job done and I’m planning to working more remotely with other artists as a producer. I’m planning to treat my space a bit so I can enjoy mixing but this will be the last thing if I make enough money through the hustle. What do you recommend bro. My vocals do song similar to the weekend not completely but that sounds

@LajosNagy 3 жыл бұрын

Are you kidding me, this video is excellent. Thank you for the words, thank you for the singing.

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

And thank you for your kind words!!

@carohbermudez3797 3 жыл бұрын

Gracias!

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

de nada!

@User_not_found_403 2 жыл бұрын

NT1 sounded fuller range, crisper, but yes more sensitive so you can get unwanted sounds. The sm7b sounded smoother and more "resistant" but also a touch muddy.

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

Ah yes, the dilemma of the decade haha

@clayytz2645 2 жыл бұрын

Her voice is amazing 😱 Thanks for the video. I have a Shure sm7b but I've been struggling to get it to sound clean when I record songs. Definitely going to change to a condenser mic 👌

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the new mic! And I'll let her know :)

@jakeroth675 2 жыл бұрын

Getting an SM7B to sound clean is an enormous undertaking. It's worth it to me, personally, but I actually enjoy fiddling with gain and gating and eq settings for hours on end. The other thing to consider is the listener - everyone has a little hearing damage and where that damage is does a lot to affect how they feel about sound. Anecdotally, people who are younger (with more awareness of lower frequencies) tend to prefer the sound of dynamics because the lows sound less muddy/muffled to them and the brightness of condensers can overwhelm the low detail.

@clayytz2645 2 жыл бұрын

@@jakeroth675 Wow I didn't know that thanks 👍 I just bought a condenser mic and I much prefer the sound now, there's alot less eq cuts and boost I have to do with it. I've only just started mixing and I find mixing my vocals with the Shure sm7b takes up to much time. I enjoy mixing but my main priority is to release more music and the mixing side is taking up alot of my time. I also have 3 kids and a full time job so my time for music is limited lol.

@jakeroth675 2 жыл бұрын

@@clayytz2645 The boosting with the SM7B is necessary, yeah. I didn't know how important careful gain staging was to managing floor noise until I had to deal with it. It's a skill. If you didn't return the SM7B keep it handy, play around with it when you have time. Remove the foam and go light on the eq. Grats on finding something that more closely fit your needs though!

@clayytz2645 2 жыл бұрын

@@jakeroth675 Thanks I still have it 👌

@kazymusic 3 жыл бұрын

I record at my desk but my pc fan currently gets picked up in the background as it's kinda loud. That's the only background noise I really get though so I remove it from my audio and I've tried to reduce my mic sensitivity but I lose some sounds that I want to keep in the track. Should I go for the SM7B for this reason?

@matsudakodo 3 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking the same thing, but I hesitate because I like the natural sound of the NT1.

@kazymusic 3 жыл бұрын

@@matsudakodo got this sm57 in the end and it’s definitely good enough for now and does a good job at limiting background noise. Super happy with it.

@djtommykeys 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for introducing me to Carolina's music.

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

She's awesome!

@gox07 2 жыл бұрын

What song is she singing? Its so good but I can't find it. Thanks!

@megan2171 Жыл бұрын

Again.... your voice sounds so good with the NT2 hands down... It's actually super interesting, because I truly thought that both the vocals and the acoustic guitar sounded so much better the the Shure SM7B~

@Steady__e 3 жыл бұрын

Confused between SM7B, RODENT1A and AT4040. Will be using it for rap vocals/ smooth R&B. Which one would you recommend ? SM7B with Cloud filter is 589, AT4040 299, AND THE NT1A pack is around 340.

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Its really difficult to say without seeing the environment you're recording in, if its an untreated and highly reflective room I would try the SM7B and hold off on the cloudlifter. Test the microphone out and see if you find it to be too noisy or hissy, if so order a cloudlifter. If you're working in a nice acoustic environment, I find Audio Technica's have a nice midrange response to male vocals, sometimes the NT1a can get a little glassy. Hope that helps!

@Steady__e 3 жыл бұрын

@@AudioHaze Thank you so much ! It def did help.

@MakeRedWaves-SwingVoter2024 Жыл бұрын

It makes a lot of sense to compare them. People usually compare things that are different, not similar.

@JackDenning 5 ай бұрын

Today I plugged my red Rode mic cable into my SM7b and it livened up the Shure a lot! I use good cables but this time I was surprised by the extra detail and clarity in my ears. Won't use any other mic cable with my trusty SM7b now. Happy accident, highly recommend :)

@ParaAkula 3 жыл бұрын

compared those when singing, i feel like there is something missing in the dynamic mic. like there is noise gate on it. Feel like the NT1 sounds much more natural. Obviously the NT1 is not good for podcasts and streaming, as it picks up the keyboard sound and anything what happens around. I have the NT2-A and its great, but not good for streaming.

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

The NT1 is great for that natural sound, as are most all condensers compared to a dynamic :)

@Officialhugoboss 3 жыл бұрын

how did you get the bookmarks to vibrate?

@ateezinmyheart5856 2 жыл бұрын

so for singing vocal for untreated room, is it better if I use sm7? But it is dynamic. I heard for vocal recording I should use condenser mic. Is that true?

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think its that cut and dry, in general, if you've got an untreated, reflective room, I would say any dynamic is the safer choice. Condensers are known for a more detailed full sound, but these effects are nullified by crazy reverb you have to try and edit out of your incoming signal. The unfortunate reality of music production is that there is no one way of doing things.

@BiaMaximumMuayThai 3 жыл бұрын

Your Guitar playing are very soothing

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@diddydooffurz5973 3 жыл бұрын

you can tell she likes the rode nt1 more, i think you can hear yourself more clearly and put emotion into performance with condenser, her mimics shows.

@luisvigo3777 2 жыл бұрын

Broooooo!!! This lady singing…Majestic AF!

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

Hahah I'll let her know :)

@BojanBojovic 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have experience with Oktava MK-319? I like it more than NT1, just that Russian engineering is something to think about, that microphone rings and resonates so badly without a shock mount I am not sure what to think now.

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don't have any advice, never tried it. They look cool though!

@Markov_Productions 3 жыл бұрын

Which one would you reccomend for voice actors? The ones who might be working from home, and they need to perform both soft, and screaming scenes. :D The video is very informative, but i still cannot decide! 😭

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Markov! I would probably go with the SM7 just because its going to take the screaming a lot better and it won't pick up the room as much :) hope thats helpful!

@Markov_Productions 3 жыл бұрын

@@AudioHaze Thank you!! I ended up buying the SM7B with cloudlifter and sound card. 😄 I am still learning how to use it properly, but i think it will serve it’s purpose very well! Thanks again!!

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

@@Markov_Productions Dude happy recording! You'll love it I'm sure :)

@goldjackhammer90 3 жыл бұрын

Which one of the two would you chose for zoom meetings and presentations?

@MIKEPORTOGHESE 3 жыл бұрын

Both of these are totally unnecessary for a Zoom call, and you'd look like an ass. I own a variety of higher end mics for my studio, and still find use for cheap MXL and Apex mics, certainly for something like a webcam where the subtitles not only don't matter, but aren't even captured and relayed, since Zoom audio is like 64/kb or something awful.

@lbirkert Ай бұрын

I must say. I started investing when I thought that the condensers are more premium and therefore bought one. I think I like the warm sound of the dynamic microphone a lot better, especially for the guitar recording, although I can see that a lot of people would like this "airy" vocal sound condensers can give (which you can probably also acomplish partially with EQ tbh).

@rankerone8272 2 жыл бұрын

that woman singing WOW !! tears in my eyes AWESOME!! thank you. btw I have purchase the SM7B mic with a boom harm ;)

@AudioHaze 2 жыл бұрын

She's great! and congrats on the new mic, enjoy it :)

@skroll71 3 жыл бұрын

Wow - she is good!!!!

@matsudakodo 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful voice. I think the NT1 does her more justice - the SM7B adds a low-frequency drone that takes away some realism.

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

That seems to be the consensus :)

@NMages20 10 ай бұрын

I have a lower, almost bass voice. When I sing, I like to sing in baritone at least. The Rode was 100% the choice for me. The Shure may have been better for people in general for talking and commentary because it gives that low boost to your voice. But if you have a lower voice like me, you want something a but more flat so you can take the subs out when you're singing or doing voice over work. 👍 that's just me though. It's really hard to choose a microphone because it depends on your interface, the program you're using and what you're doing with it. Singing (which is what I use mine for) is much different than talking. So that's the first thing you need to figure out. You don't want one for both. And if you're doing instruments like guitar or piano, that's a whole different ball game. Good luck 😎👌

@mikebauer6917 7 ай бұрын

Same. Thank you for your observation.

@MrZipdang 3 ай бұрын

What a stunning voice Carolina has!

@cinyaca 3 жыл бұрын

I think I prefer the NT1 honestly.. and you have to be SO close to the mic on the SM7B.. if I'm trying to do a clothing & style youtube video... I don't want to be forced to be that close to my mic and I may have to move around, for this reason NT1 would be a better option for my scenario.

@AudioHaze 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, I can see in your case why the NT1 would be better. I think in pro audio we're so concerned with noise rejection we're happy to put a microphone right up to our face. By for other forms of content, having the rode a little farther away is going to work great!