The Best USB Microphone?

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The Sennheiser Profile is a best-in-class USB microphone. In this video I go over some of its features and who it might be right for. Of the USB microphones I've tested in the past the Profile features some of the best build and sound quality overall. ‪@sennheiser‬
0:00 Intro
0:58 Boom Arm
2:04 Microphone
5:09 Features
8:11 Audio Test
10:33 Overview
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@AhmadKouta Ай бұрын

Great review Josh!

@JoshChristiane Ай бұрын

Thanks, Ahmad! 😁👍🏻

@CERAC... Ай бұрын

This is a great, very nice looking mike. I have that exact model and it's my go to microphone for general work flow. It was a great price which didn't break the bank. I agree, it's bright sounding with simple and useful features. Thanks for sharing the test results....

@JoshChristiane Ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you're enjoying it, small world I guess.

@annives Ай бұрын

Thanks for this in depth review for this mic. I've been looking for one to upgrade my sound when I'm recording for presentations, meetings, classes and podcasts, but I'm not super knowledgeable about mics, amps, interfaces and fancy recording equipment. I'm impressed by how much this offers and the quality for the price. The kit seems like a great deal since it comes with that high quality boom arm. Normally I like to try and buy things separately to get better quality, but I'm happy to see they are pairing two very high quality products in this kit. Since I'm not super tech savvy with recording, I'm drawn to this one's plug and play ability. I've seen many products described as plug and play, and then when I buy them I spend an hour or more figuring out how to set it up correctly, but this one actually sounds easy. Kudos to Sennheiser for making it so easy to pair and use. Very reasonable price as well.

@JoshChristiane Ай бұрын

Absolutely, thanks for the comment. Definitely a good mic to have around for interviews, meetings, and presentations!

@exoZelia Ай бұрын

I'd love a video like this about cameras. I have a nice audio setup as is but I'll be relying on my Pixel 5 for video for now lmao. You seem to have good insights into things so I'd be interested in what you have to say, a lot of others just recommend expensive cameras

@JoshChristiane Ай бұрын

That's a great idea. I'm working on a video about my favorite lens right now, camera's will have to be next. Thank you for watching and your nice comment. 😁

@trevinowoods9602 Ай бұрын

Fantastic product and great review there

@JoshChristiane Ай бұрын

Thank you :)

@Socialesale Ай бұрын

Great video, loved the mic

@JoshChristiane Ай бұрын

Good to hear, thank you for the positivity!

@amandagraphx4508 Ай бұрын

thank you i might get this for my setup

@JoshChristiane Ай бұрын

No problem 👍 thanks :)

@Matori-fc7gf Ай бұрын

It does sound very equalized for the voice

@JoshChristiane Ай бұрын

True. But I think it's tailored well enough, I certainly don't mind it! :)

@larslarsen5414 Ай бұрын

You say that you can recommend the mic with good conscience. Is there any info on the environmental impact of this mic? Can its parts be recycled? Do you know if it contain rare metals mined in the developed world? What about the impact on the climate with producing this mic? I guess there is always a cost? I enjoyed the video. Thank you.

@JoshChristiane Ай бұрын

Sennheiser in the past has had a good history with environmental impact. You can look up the brand's reputation, it's better than most. I think a lot of German brands like Sennheiser worry more about environmental impact than American brands typically do. With all of that I said I can't confirm anything about it's manufacturing so you'll have to contact Sennheiser directly if that's a worry. Thanks for watching and commenting! I appreciate the sentiment as we all should want sustainable products.

@LucyME-mo9rl Ай бұрын

Sounds pretty nice what mic are you using?

@JoshChristiane Ай бұрын

The primary mic I'm using for my videos is the Oktava MK012 as an overhead boom.

@fizixx Ай бұрын

I appreciate your qualifying the video....I DO think that's important. Otherwise it's just the same kind of cheap butt-munching that's done on tv, which I happen to dislike (surprise surprise, hahaha). I have a mix that I like pretty well and it works well too. It is a camera/mic. I found the source so I could get a new one in case this one nose-dives, but this looks like it could be a suitable replacement, even though it's 20-30 dollar more expensive.

@JoshChristiane Ай бұрын

Thanks! Sounds like you're all set for now, but if it breaks then this would be a decent backup.

@fizixx Ай бұрын

@@JoshChristiane For sure 🎤

@Digesale Ай бұрын

Can this still be used like a regular mic?

@JoshChristiane Ай бұрын

You mean with an XLR cable into an interface? Then no, because there's no XLR out, it's meant to be used USB-C to computer directly. But if you mean like a regular mic in terms of just purpose use (zoom calls, meetings, gaming, recording, etc) then yes, it can be used like a regular microphone since it is one. Thanks for asking!

@SvitBit-hw9rr Ай бұрын

would a longer usb cable cause noise?

@JoshChristiane Ай бұрын

As far as I know it wouldn't, since the signal is digital at that point, and no longer analog. So cable distance should not degrade the signal in any way.

@KoolKarl-qq2pr Ай бұрын

Where can I buy it?

@JoshChristiane Ай бұрын

You can get it from Guitar Center (link in description) as well as from Amazon and many other retailers. Check their website for certainty. Thanks for viewing!

@SCArt-gr5zb Ай бұрын

is the boom strong enough for an sm7b?

@JoshChristiane Ай бұрын

Definitely. I think any regular microphone will be stable enough on it. The only thing you have to consider with that boom arm is that the cable management run is made for a USB C cable, not an XLR cable. So you'll need to get small cable straps or something to keep it nice and tidy.

@manuelgonzales6483 Ай бұрын

❤🎉😮

@JoshChristiane Ай бұрын

❤️ Thanks for watching my friend. :D

@michaeldigtheme2337 Ай бұрын

This vs Yeti blue??

@JoshChristiane Ай бұрын

This. Yeti is fine and all, but its capsule design is focused around being omnidirectional, so you'll pick up room noise and ambience really badly. You can change the pickup pattern to 3 other polar options, but multi-design units like that in my experience are usually worse suited for standard cardioid purposes.