This mic has a WEIRD gap - Austrian Audio 505 with many mic comparisons

This mic has a WEIRD gap - Austrian Audio 505 with many mic comparisons | Booth Junkie

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Austrian Audio OD505: austrian.audio/od505/
THis is a high quality, phantom-powered dynamic handheld microphone that could be friendly to voices with a sharp "ess sound". The claims for the non existing handling noise didn't bear out in my testing, but the mic sound great with nice bass and a present but warm top end.
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0:00 Intro and disclaimer
1:05 - The Gap
1:55 - Handling noise
2:32 - Frequency Response
3:11 - high pass filter
4:50 - Presence Boost
6:08 - Supercardioid pattern
7:11 - Grille and Pop filter
7:45 - Active Dynamic
9:43 - Which mic activator a can you use?
10:40 - Pop filter
11:40 - Build Quality
12:15: Movo HV-M5 comparison
13:37 - Shure SM58 comparison
14:26 - Shure Beta 87a comparison
15:21 - Shure KSM8 comparison
16:11 - Electrovoice RE20 Comparison
17:02 - Lauten Audio LS208 Comparison
18:22 - Earthworks SR20 Comparison
19:58 - Earthworks SR314 Comparison
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@1337Atreyu 2 жыл бұрын

I love seeing stuff from Austrian. What an interesting company!

@BoothJunkie 2 жыл бұрын

They are definitely putting out some interesting stuff!

@tvelektron 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to add that many former AKG people work at Austrian Audio now. They (mostly) produce in Vienna again, in contrast to AKG who went to low-wage countries. You can tell there is a lot of experience and know-how

@Tarkov. 2 жыл бұрын

AA: "practically immune to handling noise" Everyone: So that was a lie.

@PWFenton 2 жыл бұрын

That's got to be broken. I can't believe a microphone marketed as eliminating handling noise could possibly have such horrendous handling noise.

@XenoghostTV 2 жыл бұрын

Fucking scammers

@ReneKnuvers74rk Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same. The handling noise is aweful. Like the coil is touching the grill

@kevinlentz7604 Жыл бұрын

There is a room mic on that it’s not just the 505

@Podcastage 2 жыл бұрын

Oh dang, you got it! Awesome. Look forward to hearing this. I’ve had this on preorder since like august.

@BoothJunkie 2 жыл бұрын

C'mon over and try it out.

@Podcastage 2 жыл бұрын

@@BoothJunkie Great plosive test. HAHAHA!

@ww1www 2 жыл бұрын

@@PodcastagePronto! Do you like pepperoni-pineapple pizza?

@DrPedroCastroLopes 2 жыл бұрын

Pronto!! Means ready in Portuguese :-D Like I'm ready to go out... "estou Pronto para sair"

@StoutPika 2 жыл бұрын

Finally Bandrew got his pizza 😂😂

@jacksonhall3151 2 жыл бұрын

oh my goodness I did not expect the handling noise to be that awful. great and thorough review!

@stefanweilhartner4415 2 жыл бұрын

you have to compare it directly to other microphones. and in the only comparison here, it was better

@Kragatar 2 жыл бұрын

Sure doesn't live up to that "immune to handling noise" claim, but when it's in the clip it sounds excellent.

@SoulFood99 2 жыл бұрын

Yesssss! I have been hoping you would review this exact mic! Thank you!

@vitortalhadas Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comparison. Very informative and I like the way you presented all the facts and options.

@ToddWhirley 2 жыл бұрын

I own that SR314 and LOVE it. First time hearing the Lauten...sounds great. Thanks for your videos, Mike. Very helpful.

@Alexandra-Rex 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the line for testing plosives 😄 Great video as usual!

@clarinetninja 2 жыл бұрын

All your work is terrific - but wow I loved this review. I have all the mics I need, but sometimes you wanna see a great review. You and Bandrew are my favorites and your tribute was touching. This review works for microphone junkies as well as good information for those just getting going. Well conceived and perfectly executed. All the way down to using a mechanical pencil to flip the switch :) Seriously authentic I love it

@officialWWM 2 жыл бұрын

Do we ever really have all the mics we need? Cause I’m pretty sure I need them all 🤔

@stanleynowak9325 2 жыл бұрын

Second-order means 12 db per octave. That mic sounds great as a stationary mic. Great review Mike, thanks! This reminds me of my KSM 32. It does need a shock mount if used on a boom, and forget about using it on stage. However, if you are doing a podcast and like the proximity effect. I think the hyper-cardoid pattern would allow it to work well in a less than perfectly treated room.

@ilpontifex3605 2 жыл бұрын

love your vids. would be interesting to hear the handling noise of the other mics as well because most companies claim to eliminate handling noise as well. Would be an interesting comparison. Keep on the good work

@S.T.G. 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, a nice review again; thank you. The internal circuitry (i.e. a low noise amplifier) adds some gain just like a mic activator would do -- in other words, it increases the sensitivity of the mic which tells us how much Volts are outputted at a sound pressure of 1 Pa. As to the handling noise, I do agree with that comment which suggests that this particular mic specimen must be defective with such a horrible handling noise when it is advertised as being good at handling noise rejection due to its innovative polarity flipped second capsule.

@alisongaze 2 жыл бұрын

looking good as always, a good looking man for a good looking review

@onlymyopiniontech 2 жыл бұрын

I had a mic for high ambient noise about 30 years ago. It had two dynamic elements with the polarity flipped on one. It didn’t matter which element you talked Into as long as you directed your voice into one of them. It actually did a decent job at reducing background noice.

@esmiley3 2 жыл бұрын

This afternoon I said, “I am going to watch some old Booth Junkie videos.” I do a search, and two years later you are still here killing it with awesome content! This is a great review! So many new mics are out there. I am still standing in my closet using my old CAD E-100 and a Zoom H5. Don’t laugh, it works very well and that is still my best Booth Junkie advice when asked what to buy when starting out. Thanks Sir, for what you have done for me.

@Shipwrckdntweetin 2 жыл бұрын

So with ya… what Eugene said! I’ve pre ordered the Tascam x8 to give some leverage with 32-bit float with post IF needed.

@janceulema Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your extensive test. This mic has a nice sound to it, but the handling noise rejection is not up to what you'd expect from what is essentially a handheld mic. The Shure Beta 87A sounds nice too and does really do a much better job in relation to rejecting handling noise.

@ParaLightWorX 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this Video!

@marekeos 2 жыл бұрын

I wish it sounded as good as it looked. Mic seems to have the characteristics of a condenser rather than a dynamic mic. Thanks for your great review. Fantastic channel!

@VJFranzK 2 жыл бұрын

aha! wanted to hear this. Sounds great!

@ScottGrammer 2 жыл бұрын

I liked the way you put the word "subscribe" on the side of the mic in the first view. Almost subliminal! I can't answer for the "gap," but I can answer about a "second order" filter. A second-order filter is one that uses two elements, usually a capacitor and an inductor (unless it's an active filter, which likely uses two capacitors), and it changes the frequency response at a rate of 12 dB per octave. The pointed pop filter is not new. Look inside certain 1960's EV mics and you'll find something very similar.

@BoothJunkie 2 жыл бұрын

Great information. Thanks Scott!

@stefanweilhartner4415 2 жыл бұрын

i think the details are great. the lower frequencies are great as well, but the proximity effect is a bit too much for me, but that is easy to filter out. but what i really like is, that the esses are not too sharp. that means, that it is not fatiguing listen to it for longer while having good clarity in the mid section. i think it is a good mic and has a great value for the money.

@CrescentRollCarl 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice sounding mic at the price point. It won't be replacing my OC18 or SM7B, but if I needed another mic for a podcast around a table with my SM7B I might consider it.

@FFOGHORN 2 жыл бұрын

Sheesh, that handling noise is a dealbreaker for a vocal mic! Hey, Mike, any plans to review the OC16 recently released? I was leaning toward the Lewitt 440 Pure but I am waiting for a review of the Austrian Audio mic. There isn’t a single review as of yet. Thanks! Always great. Not only your voice but your mannerisms and gestures - compelling.

@WDIO-RADIO 2 жыл бұрын

This Austrian Audio mic's tone sounds a lot like a KMS105 to me. Great comparative video.

@Shipwrckdntweetin 2 жыл бұрын

Earthworks is just next level! The comparison does showcase the coloration referenced. I’m listening through HD58X. Bluetooth just wasn’t capturing the subtle nuances.

@jonathansellers793 2 жыл бұрын

I own an SR 314, I absolutely love it

@laurieegbert9052 2 жыл бұрын

That is one nice looking mic!

@annekedebruyn7797 2 жыл бұрын

They do mean rotated 180 degrees. This technique was made famous by HEIL audio with their PR (polarity reversed) line which includes the dearly loved PR40 broadcast mic and the PR22 vocal mic since it also helps with general background rejection.

@johnheiser2604 Жыл бұрын

Active dynamics are starting to make their presence known. One wonders where it will end up. 25% of dynamics on the market? Whilst cloudlifters and the like exist you have the variety to boost passive dynamics. This is certainly more cost effective. But somewhere in the mix will be a happy medium. A great review. Thanks Mike.

@maxwellbrand 2 жыл бұрын

the Lauten sounded great!

@krzysztofmaska2215 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man, the low-end of that OD505 is smootheroni AF, love it. Honestly in my opinion, the only mics that sounded better is LS208 and on par with SR314. AA did a superb bang for a buck here!

@officialWWM 2 жыл бұрын

I think it sounds great. It would be an awesome stage mic.

@ReneKnuvers74rk Жыл бұрын

2nd order is 40dB/decade or 12dB/octave by definition. The order is equal to the number of poles in the function describing the relation between input and output.

@joecm 10 ай бұрын

Would love to see you try out the stage condenser version of this, the AA 707! There's hardly anything online for it

@Mr_G 2 жыл бұрын

Cool! It comes with "subscribe" on it!

@luk7n 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder how the OD505 would compare to like SM7B or RE320 which are on my radar for a streamer microphone

@indigojc 2 жыл бұрын

I took a Beta 58A and the AA 505 to the rehearsal room couple of weeks ago. I wanted to have a better clear-sounding mic for the rehearsal room ( I use a Beta 87A wireless for live shows) and the minute I sung on the AA I loved it. I hear all so clear and loud. My feeling was like the mic has a buil-in compressor on it. I could hear all my register cristar clear, loud and precise. Specially the low range I felt I had no need to push my vocal folds because it was all very present. For my surprise, the band didn't like it. All of them said "NO", take the Beta 58A. THey said (and that might be interesting for possible buyers looking for feedback about this product), that it sounded too "rough", too not-nice and harsh. That allthough yes, it was louder as hell with not a single feedback problem in the room and they all could hear me loud and clear even when the band was playing louder than usual for testing the mics, eventhough they all agreed taht it was a good thing, theyy all said, the BEta 58A was warmer, "rounded", "balanced" and nicer. I still wanted to get the AA 505 (and might get it for other acoustic band project I have) but for my electric band, they said, they were not sure the crowd would take it for a long period of time, the harshness and the very strong "pps" and "ssss" sound which was not present in the Beta 58A. And of course, there was the final point. the handling noise... way too much. In the electric band I sing jumping everywhere on stage. In the Acoustic band, I play guitar and I'm fixed in front of the mic. So that might maybe be a field for it.

@zikamusic2364 2 ай бұрын

Koji je bolji za uzivo ?? Beta 58a ili od505?? Hvala

@indigojc 2 ай бұрын

@@zikamusic2364 Hi. Resuming my prior answer I would say, IF you have the microphone in the mic stand most of the live show, like if you are a guitar player or something like that, try the Austrian Audio. It is powerful and pristin specially in the higher frequencies. If you are a lead vocalist using most of the time the mic in your hand, go for the Beta 58.

@zikamusic2364 2 ай бұрын

@@indigojc hvala puno

@LBJedi 2 жыл бұрын

I’m looking for a dynamic mic to use at my desk rather than my booth. With the increased sensitivity of this mic, do you think it would be less suitable for an untreated space than an SN7b or RE20 for example?

@jonroxy7960 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sir, Just want to ask is there any sounds difference about od 303 and od 505? Coz im planning to have one and i want to used it at Live band. Pls give me and advice.Thank you

@TechGorilla1987 2 жыл бұрын

This is tangential but back in the "Wall Of Sound" days, the Grateful Dead would mic each singer with two condenser microphones that were out of phase by 180 degrees with one being used to cancel the crowd noise out of the vocal side. This microphone sounds.....well, I hear you.

@soundvoyager457 2 жыл бұрын

Looks so futuristic! Lol.

@hren165 2 жыл бұрын

i need a 60$ mic for content creating and i have no clue what to get,could anyone help im just confused tbh there are so many options from like 10 years old like a Samson Meteor Mic and there are new stuff like a razer seiren mini and i have no idea what to get

@jonroxy7960 2 жыл бұрын

I like it

@indigojc 2 ай бұрын

I wonder if using the capsule version of this microphone (OD505 WL1) for the Shure Wireless units, helps reducing the immense handling noise of the wired version. Anyone have had tried this?

@Hablmet 2 жыл бұрын

I was really hyped for the 505, but.. damn this might be the first dud from AA. That handling noise is just awful, and the tone is strange, but I feel it could help my downright awful voice. Unfortunately it's $299 here..and the Procaster is $189.

@RaneMusic 2 жыл бұрын

I recently got myself a Rode Nt1a. So far pretty happy with it. In the instructions it says, that when not used, it should be put into a cover to prevent dust from getting in and to keep it somewhat dry. Is it really that important to cover up a mic when you're not using it?

@lassi6547 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Dust will slowly collect on the elements and change the sound over time. It's a bit annoying at first, but you get used to it. It's a useful habit to build early on as later you will most likely invest in more expensive microphones and at that point you want to really take care of them.

@Slippybro 2 жыл бұрын

yup, definitely immune to handling noise

@luk7n 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great, but the handling noise is terrible, how are you gonna sing with it live? Can´t imagine even using it as streamer, which I was looking into use this mic for streaming, buying a shockmout for a mic which should already have build in shockmount is shame

@evensteve284 Жыл бұрын

I really like the 505, and this is an awesome review, but the handling noise of the 505 seems terrible!

@Chapizard 2 жыл бұрын

Earthworks sounds like everything I've ever wanted.

@gabejohnston1556 2 жыл бұрын

To me it sounds very thin and brittle in comparison to the Austrian Audio. Oh, the second Earthworks he compared. That one sounds great.

@Chapizard 2 жыл бұрын

@@gabejohnston1556 I could see that I suppose. I think I’ve been looking for something that cuts through clearly and the earthworks have sounded that way to me. I could do with a new set of monitors though. The research never ends 😂

@bornaetemadi 2 жыл бұрын

why I can't hear much difference between sm58 and od505 ?

@andyperrigo5000 2 жыл бұрын

Looks and sounds similar to the Blue enCore 300. Rotten handling noise. But built better than the 300.

@gabejohnston1556 2 жыл бұрын

I have a pair of OC18s and they are EXCELLENT mics. I would not trade them for the world. This handheld, sadly, is nowhere near as impressive. The tone is nice, but the handling noise is RIDICULOUSLY loud. I have owned $30 mics with less handling noise. Hopefully they can make some change and improve things. Maybe this is just a faulty one.

@cjsinclair864 2 ай бұрын

As I understand it 2nd Order is 12dB/Octave Was phantom power on during this test/review?

@andyperrigo5000 2 жыл бұрын

Too bad the older AKG C5 doesn't get more love as a HH stage condenser. No handling noise and really good sound.

@getstew 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of cans are those?

@markholloway3208 2 жыл бұрын

What headphones are you using and how are they for monitoring? They look cool.

@BrianBloom 2 жыл бұрын

They look like they could be the Austrian Audio Hi-X25BT (or maybe the Hi-X15). Sounds like he'll be releasing a new video about them soon..

@frostfro1948 2 жыл бұрын

Huh, did you ever look into the possibility that it might've been busted? That handling noise made me think something is loose in there.

@AlexandrosRaXVIII 2 ай бұрын

I bought that Austrian Audio in 2022 with great expectations but only got a disappointment. Almost never used in any situation, live or whatever else, the problem is that it's not particularly outstanding about anything and also lacks of a special personality. I haven't sold it yet only because probably in the future it will be regarded as a "pet shop curio" for its unique visual design and will become valuable (also because very few people bought it).

@basilandrigsby 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's some serious handling noise! What a shame

@acimbobby 2 жыл бұрын

its got the worst handling noise I ever heard. But it sounds great.

@jimmyoandrhondalee7431 3 ай бұрын

Is your mix flat because the sibilance is very noticeable.. No LIKeY LOL

@kevinbooth- 2 жыл бұрын

... is it me or is the sibilance savage?

@YourSoundStudios 2 жыл бұрын

The handling noise is so bad I wonder if something came loose inside the mic.

@INFOXlive Жыл бұрын

OD505 sounds better for me than RE20. OD505 has better articulation. RE20 has some sort of rumble, which I don’t like. But everyone hears differently.

@japmn1 5 ай бұрын

Some of the worst handling noise I've ever heard. The reversed Phase capsule is just to create the Super Cardioid pattern. It's also why there are vents on any Cardioid or Super Cardioid mic, sound hitting the back of a single capsule is affectively the same as hitting a second capsule. It's how a lot of Large diaphragm condensers work too, a second diaphragm in the back that when mixed with the front create multiple polar patterns. Interesting mic. Passive Dynamic seems to be becoming a thing. It's been popping up in Ribbons for a few years and now in some broadcast types. saves you buying a Cloud lifter I guess.

@edclevel402 2 жыл бұрын

#pizzacrossover ♥

@brittlands117 Жыл бұрын

That microphone has exceptionally high handling noise that puts me off it.

@camerakungfu 2 жыл бұрын

“Virtually eliminates handling noise”… you don’t say.

@CALIBA88 2 жыл бұрын

oh boy, would that sound better without the DIY booth.

@johnlackner1193 9 ай бұрын

They must have sent you a lemon. That is an outrageous amount of handling noise. I have $40 mcs that don't have as much handling noise.

@larrymarso4492 Жыл бұрын

12Db per octave

@noname-gp6hk 2 жыл бұрын

Great review - the mic doesn't sound bad, but I could never buy it based on their marketing claims being borderline outright lies. 'Practically immune to handling noise', my ass. And the proximity effect is so aggressive it sounds like it started clipping on you when you got close. And it doesn't seem like that integrated pop filter really does anything. So it sounds alright, but hard pass thanks to their product marketing...

@mikebeacom4883 Жыл бұрын

I agree about the proximity effect- would have liked to hear more of him working farther away. Also could try working a little off axis. On the other hand, it might be effective on a thin voice.

@nickgoogle4525 2 жыл бұрын

The Earthworks sound horrible. Overall I'd choose the trusted Shure.

@zanem9022 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know why all the unusual over criticism here, mic sounds great to me. For 200, what more do u want lol

@gregorykrause6204 2 жыл бұрын

i think this may be broken

@dickginkowski6071 2 жыл бұрын

I think we finally found a mic that doesn't make your voice sound good.

@Old_SnakeTwitch 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds bad -shrug- lol Very scratchy sounding

@Huzkplayz 2 жыл бұрын

Is it this illegal to be early?? Shiii

@jarredcannon 2 жыл бұрын

Wow the KSM8 sounded unexpectedly awful, oh my goodness

@Ancipital_ 2 жыл бұрын

Gosh, it sucks that KZfaq disabled the dislikes. I'd push it because this thing does not handle handling noises at all. Great review though! As usual 🙂

@hanapa 2 жыл бұрын

Like and dislike buttons are about the video, not about the product. If you think the review is good because it is fair and shows both weaknesses and strength of the product, helping you to decide whether or not it is for you, then the like button should be pressed. IMHO

@hanapa 2 жыл бұрын

(I agree with you the handling noise is terrible. I pressed the like button)

@WyattOShea 2 жыл бұрын

Could always use the chrome extension to show the dislikes again so you can dislike the video lol. EDIT: It's called return youtube dislike if you're interested.

@djkamilo66 11 ай бұрын

that Austrian Audio mic was so muddy and closed, liveless, sometime tubby, no detail. terrible handling noise. didn't stack up from the others. even that movo one sounded better.