USB MIC WEEK: M-Audio Uber

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6 жыл бұрын

***IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING THE STAND at 16:00: I should've taken the little star shaped washer off the riser. If I had done that it would've fit. And if I had read the manual thoroughly I would've seen that in there. Mea Culpa
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@BoothJunkie 6 жыл бұрын

***IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING THE STAND at 16:00: I should've taken the little star shaped washer off the riser. If I had done that it would've fit. And if I had red the manual thoroughly I would've seen that in there. Mea Culpa

@zezesilver 6 жыл бұрын

Booth Junkie If you gotta read a manual in order to know how to insert a fudging stick into a hole, it's still a badly-designed microphone. Don't need to apologieze, Mr!

@frannetwcdata6974 4 жыл бұрын

FYI, I just purchased one at the USB/headphone jack have been moved outwards. There is more than enough clearance (5mm) with the star nut. Great review, btw.

@jamesbrown4107 3 жыл бұрын

Good you mentioned that as I did give you a thumbs down but now it's thumbs up. I've ordered this because of the bonkers low SNR which I need. So good review, thanks.

@dervakommtvonhinten517 4 жыл бұрын

bought it after watching your review and so far i love it. the quality feels great

@MyRadicalKanjiWorld 2 жыл бұрын

I cannot LIKE this video enough. I bought the Uber MIC last year and my performance with it was inconsistent because I never learned how to properly use it. I never figured out what all the features did and my setting was always on the heart so it was always up to chance which side I would be speaking into on a given day. Also I thought I would need to be speaking into the mic from the top down. This video will help me make much higher quality videos in the future. Thank you!

@RadioJonophone 6 жыл бұрын

Because I own a number of professional mikes, long pre-dating USB, I bought an M-Audio interface when I moved from analogue recording to digital. I was impressed by the performance, gain, and noise floor, plus I was able to keep my favourite old analogue mikes. A win - win. If I were starting up today I might be tempted by the USB mikes, but I am not impressed by the quality of the sound. This one is versatile, trying to be all things to all men (and women), but even so, I think I would still go the route of an interface plus quality studio gear. Thanks to Booth Junkie for testing this stuff out so we don't have to. You are very fair; I value your reviews. Thanks.

@dervakommtvonhinten517 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome review. Everything i wanted to know was there and no unnecessary fluff like a 25 secont intro or something. Refreshing

@MR.MAP007 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review. I will be buying this for distance teaching as it will help improve the quality of my lectures versus the laptop's built in microphone.

@trinity5150 4 жыл бұрын

This really helps a lot. Currently I have the M-audio Producer usb mic. Also, using vb-audio Voice Meter can help greatly for most things too :)

@RayneCoZZo 6 жыл бұрын

thanks ! your reviews are the best on youtube in my opinion !

@hendrasima5673 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the simple and clear explanation, makes me to decide to buy this mic

@SouthCoastDetecting 6 жыл бұрын

I like it, an all in one travel solution for auditions. This mic and a laptop, job done.

@tjfriavoice7598 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike. I've been discouraged with the bulk of the Yeti from the beginning, especially for stand mounting - too heavy. I have ordered this mic and plan to use for my voiceovers. Best regards.

@dvorapat 6 жыл бұрын

_"I didn't break it.. I promise! I didn't break it"_ *_*proceeds to cut the video right after the moment he breaks it_**

@2GuysTalkingPodcastNetwork 6 жыл бұрын

That's nice, and a good Pad Save on the notation of the port in the based of the Uber Mic. What's crazy too is that the markets that many of these mics are segmented towards are lined with (no so) disposable income. What I mean there is that if a shock mount were ALSO available, even for say 1-4 to - 1/3 the cost of the mic, guess what? It'd get bought too. Was the general weight of the mic also "solid?" For those that are curious of what I'm referring to, decouple your Yeti from the "SoundMagnet" base and see what the "heft" of the actual mic is. Also appreciate your tack on the general "futureproofing". While everyone wants everything "now, now, now" everyone also wants that which is acquired "now" to last "forever, forever, forever." :) Good stuff, Mike.

@Vagdedes 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I was definitely convinced and made my purchase. Also, you look like Zach Galifianakis.

@andrewr4792 3 жыл бұрын

You know you are a stud in the voiceover business when your surname has audio in it.

@rpm4679 5 жыл бұрын

Great review!

@keeper280 4 жыл бұрын

Thx, for saying about design issue.

@Desco-a-lenha-no-Lombo 3 жыл бұрын

I have 2 units and use them to make podcast. Really cool!!

@zerellix 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you dude

@cromulentcommodore5896 6 жыл бұрын

M-audio Uber the official mic of talking in a discord chat about what mic you are using.

@autobotguy 6 жыл бұрын

My Blue Snowball mic is fading on me, so I might head down to Guitar Center and pick one of these up for $99. I use a Neewer brand mic arm that comes off of a shelf that is over my screen, so I don't have to worry about a shock mount. I used to game with gaming headsets, but years ago switch to a set of Sennheizer HD485 headphones and this Blue Snowball and gaming has been SO much more enjoyable. Hopefully this enjoyment continues with the Sennheizer HD598SE cans and the M-Audio Uber Mic. ^_^

@DaleWesley 6 жыл бұрын

Mike, do you have any plans to review a Rode Procaster? I'd love to hear how it stacks up against an SM7B if that's possible. This is the best microphone review source on youtube. Keep doing what you do!

@eveclass1716 6 жыл бұрын

Hey, Mike! I recently discovered your channel and it's been super helpful as I look into getting into voice acting, so thank you! I was wondering if you had any microphone recommendations for medium-high female voices. Thanks again!

@stanislavslavev2265 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!! I think it sounds great and I'm considering for a purchase. Can it be places with a boom arm? If so what I should watch out for the threads/mounts etc? THanks!

@ellensackett 4 жыл бұрын

I just ordered this mic through your link so hopefully you'll get a kickback! ;-) I play the harp and just recorded a video -- I"m hoping this will improve the quality of the sound. I wish I had it NOW so I could record something else! :-)

@tts4585 5 жыл бұрын

I have a Yeti (non-pro), and my voice range is similar to Mike's. For about a year I've been tweaking my EQ settings trying to bring out my natural bass tones. Finally, I watched Mike's Yeti reviews and discovered the Yeti lacks a good response below 130Hz. My advice, avoid buying a USB mic. You can find affodrable quality used xlr mics & interfaces.

@PremierReviewer 6 жыл бұрын

That’s deafly not compensation for all you do Mike you have a lot of knowledge and a nice size Subscriber base and they are using that for their gain All I’m saying is you should have been able to keep the mic

@zezesilver 6 жыл бұрын

PremierReviewer What can you expect from a company like M-Audio? When RODE sent him the NT1, he was allowed to keep it.

@PremierReviewer 6 жыл бұрын

Z Alves The only thing I can think of is that this was a pre-production that’s the only thing I can come up with that would make sense

@PremierReviewer 6 жыл бұрын

joshphillipssr 1 no I meant pre-production it’s usually a unit that is not ready for final sell yet

@zezesilver 6 жыл бұрын

All this just shows how stingy companies can be. M-Audio was going to lose tons of money had Booth Junkie kept their microphone. Come on!! Now they look like complete jerks.

@Podcastage 6 жыл бұрын

Z Alves well at least he didn’t pay for it. They earned money off my review because I bought this thing to review. Haha.

@MikkoRantalainen 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a pretty good deal for a starter mic. You get pretty good package and when you want to upgrade, you can just sell the whole thing and use the money to pay part of the upgraded set. If you get this second hand, it will be practically free in long run because you can probably sell it for the same value. One part was missing from the review: is the DA-converter okay for listening the audio from the computer? Is the quality good enough to use this for general use audio output or do you need to swap cables if you need to listen the computer audio (e.g. during mixing) using the same set of headphones?

@thelinthicums3295 6 жыл бұрын

FIRST. Mike, thanks for providing such incredibly valuable content.

@cuisined 6 жыл бұрын

That hiss in the Yeti Pro was a HUGE turn off for me. By the way, today I've purchased Rode NT4 Microphone and will be shipped to me next month from Australia. Mike can you test more of RODE's Microphone Lineup? (Like Rode NT-USB and other more 'Professional' gear towards Professional users, there are plenty of us, Mike!) Thanks!!

@rhythmyth9704 6 жыл бұрын

Mike, is one of the USB mics that is apart of this series going to be the Sennheiser MK 4 Digital? If so can you show or give more attention to the proprietary Hirose ST to USB or Lightning cables? Its the most annoying handicap they could possibly implement, and might be worst thing about the mic.....

@artursbaltacis 5 жыл бұрын

Hi! Your videos are awesome! I have this mic and there is some strange thing. As soon as I start DAW on laptop (without charger) or PC, mic starts buzzing a bit in headphones and on recording. Nothing else connected. Random DAWs (Waveform, ProTools, OneArtist, Audacity). Drivers installed. Any advise? :)

@peterschmidt9942 6 жыл бұрын

Mike, if you took the cables off the back of the mic it looks like you could fit the stand on the back. It's probably easier for them to eliminate the washer on the stand and make it smooth like 90% of other mic stands. Shame it's not XLR as well, but I'm wondering if there's a generic USB to XLR box you could get?

@race2thebottomii542 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Do you know what boom and Shock Mount I can use this with?

@andrewniven4350 4 жыл бұрын

That was a great review, loved all the mic features, but I think the absence of a shock mount makes it a deal breaker for me. Back to the trawling the internet again :(

@kurcensk 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great content! If it`s possible, try to review Rode NT USB mic, i think it could be even better than M-Audio and Yeti.

@tonywilding9137 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, late find but nice review. Seeing you tested a number of USB microphones, what is your single recommendation under $175

@user-zd1it7ff6b 6 жыл бұрын

Booth Junkie, Hi! Can you find somewhere mic: ISK BM-800 (original one) and make a review on it???

@sergiodiaz7641 Жыл бұрын

I have that M-Audio uber mic and I would like to know if the top of the microphone (the flat part) on top can be used for recording and what pattern mode should it be in? thanks for your help.!!

@RprtBak 6 жыл бұрын

Mr. Delgaudio! You should do a review of the Razer Siren, it's popular with streamers/gamers along with the Yeti. Maybe compare the two? Then tell everyone to get a decent mic :) I made the mistake before of getting the yeti when I was getting into streaming lol

@tagcrea 6 жыл бұрын

Would you consider using this with a tablet on the go? Use the tablet for recording and script?

@cboi9128 6 жыл бұрын

could you do a review on the rode nt usb? i think you'd really like it. thanks!

@larrymannino444 2 жыл бұрын

First time to your channel - very nice review thanks. Why am I here? Because I just ordered this same mike from B&H for $39 (!). Do I need a mike? Probably for some upcoming projects. Do I know anything about mikes? I do now (at least a little) - thanks for the review!

@rikkubeans 6 жыл бұрын

I like your progam

@bapakekiki 4 жыл бұрын

Good Day Bro, I want to use this Uber Mic to be connected to amplifier instead of to laptop. Please advise how to do that? Can I power the Uber Mic with smartphone charger and connect to amplifier through head phone jack on the bottom of it? Regards

@emilyschmanks 6 жыл бұрын

cardioid sounds pretty good

@MarioPlayer 6 жыл бұрын

plis answer to me which is better the blue yeti or uber mic ???????????????????

@Thomas-wx7uf 6 жыл бұрын

Has this mic an integrated pop filter like the rode procaster? Thanks ! great test and video as always !

@LucDeLaat 4 жыл бұрын

3 жыл бұрын

Hello! I am narrating stories on youtube and I am a fine arts student. Majoring theatre. I have a question that I can not find an answer :D I have a m-audio m-track 2x2. And I think I should be looking for condenser microphones. What should I be looking into? I might be making a deal with an audio book company soon. So I am thinking to boost up my gear! I really hope this comment finds you and you could answer me! Best wishes Alp

@ertai222 6 жыл бұрын

how does this compare to the blue yeti? is this one better?

@EXPLISITemcee 3 жыл бұрын

What do you recommend if someone is doing a rap song.. closet? inside a booth? Were should i record in a bachelor apartment? I like this one because im also going to do a future podcast.

@crazyprayingmantis5596 5 жыл бұрын

Got my son a Neewer nw7000 kit That comes with a Suspension Scissor Arm Stand, Shock Mount, Pop Filter, USB Cable and Table Mounting Clamp Kit For $39 Aud delivered and it sounds as good as this mic. Can't beat it for the money.

@goatish7794 6 жыл бұрын

Can you do a M-Audio Uber vs Razer Seiren X?

@codenameheirbornewithrobbi7418 6 жыл бұрын

on the yeti pro - did you turn on phantom power to the mic - yeti pro manual: "Using Yeti Pro in Analog Mode Not only can you plug your Yeti Pro directly into your computer to record high fidelity recordings, but you can also plug Yeti Pro into a phantom power-capable microphone preamplifier and record as you would a standard microphone! "

@rikkubeans 6 жыл бұрын

If he didn't turn it on, it wouldn't pick up any sound. That's just how condenser mics work.

@gugglegum 5 жыл бұрын

Strange thing with prices. I compared prices of items on Amazon (links from video description) with prices in local stores. Usually local stores in my country (Russia) is about 40-70% more expensive than Amazon. And with M-Audio UBER microphone that is: 99$ on Amazon vs. 165$ and more in local stores. But with headphones it's different. Sennheiser HD 380 PRO Headphones costs 225.99$ on Amazon, but in local stores they costs from 126$ to 177$. Here's a link to the stores aggregator with prices in russian rubles: market.yandex.ru/product--naushniki-sennheiser-hd-380-pro/4768680. As you can see, currently there are prices from 8270 ₽ to 11590 ₽. The exchange rate USD/RUB is currently (December 2018) ~66.50 rubles for US dollar. How is it possible that Amazon sells item with price almost x2 higher than local store in far away country?

@PenguinJr 6 жыл бұрын

"back to our progam"

@mageprostudios4334 6 жыл бұрын

Mike, Did you keep the USB plugged in at the same time as the XLR? That might have been the problem with the Yeti. I've heard the Pro cranked and heard nothing but room noise. You might want to revisit/test that USB vs XLR again with only one connection at a time.

@raviant1958 6 жыл бұрын

in that video he mentions and can somewhat see him removing the usb then attaching the XLR cable

@Cerberuc 8 ай бұрын

That whole thing with how tight the cables are turns this mic down for me. I was interested until i saw that. I don't think i can fit it on my existing shock mount because of that.

@thelinthicums3295 6 жыл бұрын

Yeti is toast, at least at this price point. Gulp.

@lionheartroar3104 6 жыл бұрын

Yeti is overrated

@patbreacadh 5 жыл бұрын

To me it sounds like there's an HPF on the signal. Very thin. Mike has a manly voice and he's in a booth, and yet I feel there's a lot of bass missing.

@user-ol3sx1bh9d 5 жыл бұрын

Can I install a pop filter directly into the microphone or base? Please respond immediately if possible

@blackrose4240 5 жыл бұрын

Sure but a shockmount would be hard to get attached to this

@boutiqueimagery4461 5 жыл бұрын

Screw in the stand first then the cables

@luciusmicmanglerprince218 4 жыл бұрын

Samson G-Track is very similar...thanks Mic...I’m a Booth Junky convert🎧🎤

@Perpetratorn 4 жыл бұрын

Not really, the TIE Studio Supernova, Desktop USB Condenser Mic though, that one's very similar...

@insanejughead 6 жыл бұрын

Booth Junkie, feel like having an M-Audio Solaris in your booth? I sent you an email, but I know that those can easily pile up.

@KeepChessSimple Ай бұрын

Does this one need a pop filter?

@Creaturiste 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I've just discovered your channel, and been exploring your very in-depth reviews. You've simplified my search a lot! I'm in need of a USB mic similar to this one. Would you recommend other USB mics that would sound this good AND have that magical feature you showed here? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/is-YdcJ7utfFnI0.html Thanks!

@DS-ff6ze 6 жыл бұрын

If $120 were my budget, I would get this over a Blue Yeti.

@zezesilver 6 жыл бұрын

I may be completely wrong with this, but seeing that this Uber mic closely resembles the Razer Seiren, my suspicion is that Razer discountinued the original Seiren (they're now promoting an X and Elite models) and sold the patent to M-Audio. I used to own the first Razer Seiren, which sounded bad but nevertheless was better than the Yeti.

@fret55155 6 жыл бұрын

Most likely the other way around actually. It's the same with the razer ripsaw, it was designed by another company, but razer has a lot more market share and a much bigger name so they oem it out to razer and both make more money in the end working together rather than alone. Here's a pic between the razer ripsaw and an avermedia capture device: i.imgur.com/bC45nOi.jpg Notice how they have the exact same pcb minus the color and extra foam the razer has on it.

@zezesilver 6 жыл бұрын

fret55155 wow really interesting point :O

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, fret55155 is on point. I doubt that audio company with years of experience would buy any "patent" from overpriced junkmaker like Razer.

@captainvector 5 жыл бұрын

You have a Blue Yeti in the booth with you and mention it as a competitor, and yet don’t make the obvious comparison. Seems like a missed opportunity. Otherwise good review.

@Illucidx 2 жыл бұрын

Does it have a software?

@MrPeterhor 6 жыл бұрын

This microphone looks like razer seiren pro

@falifopyt6874 6 жыл бұрын

This or blue yeti

@rachidyahiaoui4857 4 жыл бұрын

can u record music with this mic ? please answer me fast i really need the answer :'''')

@MyShowbizName 6 жыл бұрын

Omnidirectional setting didn't sound great to me, but the others were pretty decent for the money.

@kirbymurdstone4925 6 жыл бұрын

When you put it into omni mode, The "physics"of how the mic picks up sound is changed and it has consequences. The big two are, first, No proximity effect in omni mode. So the mic tends to sound thin especially when closer than 4-5 feet. Second, in omni mode you pick up more of the booth, even as good as Mike's booth is, the early reflections still change the character of the sound. The only time you would use omni mode (with any microphone scenario ) is If you want to hear the acoustic "signature" of the room. That is rarely the case in voice over.

@MyShowbizName 6 жыл бұрын

I see. I was just thinking multiple people recording podcasts with just one microphone, but I guess it should only be used for recording atmosphere and such. Sounded pretty good on the figure of 8 mode so two people recording a podcast across a table, would do a decent job.

@josephbeatty4421 4 жыл бұрын

Look at this guy... Just throwing his voice around like that. Not getting paid for it. such a wait of vocal butter. could have been paid for those words. My my.

@jarduvsvet 5 жыл бұрын

No hlavně že jsi na to přišel, že se to tam montuje jako první a pak teprve kabely :-)

@VoiceOfAmaya 6 жыл бұрын

Waaaaaaaaaaaa I’m early!!!

@dinkyflix 6 жыл бұрын

All of these USB mics (this one included) sound very metallic to me - almost robotic. Not a fan at all.

@johnjackson8902 6 жыл бұрын

dinkyflix That's just how a lot of these USB mics are. They're made with really really cheap components, tiny little capsules, and cheap preamp and converter. But they're sold at the price of quality XLR condenser mics because Blue, Razer, and the other companies market them as studio quality (which is a complete laugh) to people like KZfaqrs and streamers who have probably never seen an actual microphone or been in a studio (the later you can't really blame them for though). The Samson Meteor and some of the Yetis I've heard seem to try to offset they're tinny-ness by adding extra low end colouration which actually makes it sound worse. This is also bad because it feeds the popular misconception that boomy means professional sound (basically the proximity effect being on all the time) but end up sounding kind of muffled or muddy instead. Basically these companies advertise anything better than an inline webcam/laptop mic as being studio quality so people fall for it and think that they're gooding good gear.

@Dracstar 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnjackson8902 Is there any good affordable XLR/interface setup for about 200?

@JohnNewtoneu 6 жыл бұрын

M Audio Mediocre Audio Nuff said

@johnjackson8902 6 жыл бұрын

Another tinny over priced USB that's the quality of something about $40. It's much more affordable than the Yeti Pro (for $270 you can get actual pro level gear), but $119 USD won't go as far, but you can still get the $40 Behringer UMC22 and a decent used budget mic.

@joshuascholar3220 2 жыл бұрын

I just preordered one for $50. But listening to all of the demos of it on youtube, I am really disappointed to hear a roll off. Down to 30 hz, really? I'm listening on Sennheisers if the base were there, I'd hear it. It's not there.

@mystic-edits9646 2 жыл бұрын

how are you finding it? and whats the problem with 30hz

@joshuascholar3220 2 жыл бұрын

@@mystic-edits9646 I meant it doesn't sound like it goes down to 30 hz. I've been using it to talk to people, not to record yet though.

@mystic-edits9646 2 жыл бұрын

@@joshuascholar3220 lol you just missed out on gold, spoke to a few audiophiles about recs and all i gotta say is.. xm8500. you just wasted $70+ lol