Which Boom Mics Do I Use? 2020 Edition

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In today’s episode, I tell you about all of the boom microphones I choose for indoor and outdoor dialogue recording for video and film. We cover several different price ranges and both shotgun and small diaphragm condenser microphones as well as camera-top shotgun mics.
#Boom #Shotgun #Microphone
Jump ahead:
00:00 Introduction
02:05 Camera-top Shotgun Microphones
08:50 Less than $300 USD XLR Shotgun Microphones
12:46 $300 - $599 USD XLR Shotgun Microphones
19:24 $600 USD+ Pro Level Shotgun Microphones
24:08 Indoor Boom Microphones
24:46 ~$100 USD Cardioid Boom Microphones
25:50 $200 - $499 USD Cardioid Boom Microphones
29:27 $500 USD+ Professional Cardioid Boom Microphones
36:37 Bonus - Matched Pair Stereo Microphones
37:43 Buying Advice
In-depth reviews of most of the microphones we cover here:
- Takstar SGM-598 - • Cheap Shotgun Mic:Taks...
- RODE VideoMic Pro+ - • RODE VideoMic Pro+ Ove...
- DEITY V-Mic D3 Pro - • Deity D3 Pro Shotgun M...
- RODE VideoMic NTG - • RODE VideoMic NTG Review
- RODE NTG2 - • Better Sound for Your ...
- RODE NTG4+ - • RODE NTG4+ Shotgun Mic...
- Azden SGM-250 - • Azden SGM 250 Shotgun ...
- Sony ECM-674 - • Sony ECM-674 Shotgun M...
- DEITY S-Mic 2 - • Deity S-Mic 2 Shotgun ...
- DEITY S-Mic 2S - • Deity S-Mic 2S Short S...
- Azden SGM-3500 & 3500L - • Azden SGM-3500 Series ...
- RODE NTG5 (with samples from NTG3, Sennheiser MKH 416) - • RODE NTG5 Shotgun Micr...
- DPA 4017B (5 Shotgun Microphones) - • 5 Shotgun Microphones:...
- Samson CO2 - • Samson C02 Microphone ...
- Oktava MK-012 (Indoor Boom Microphones) - • Indoor Boom Microphone...
- Samson CO2, Audix SCX1HC, AKG Blueline & CK93, Audio Technica AT4053B, RODE NT5 - • 5 Boom Microphones for...
- Sennheiser MKH 50 - • Sennheiser MKH50 Micro...
- Sennheiser MKH 8050, Schoeps CMC641, and Audio Technica AT4053B - • 3 Professional Indoor ...
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses at school.learnlightandsound.com including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- Takstar SGM-598 - Amazon geni.us/o0AO
- RODE VideoMic Pro+ - Amazon geni.us/TthSx1 B&H bhpho.to/2HgqSa7
- DEITY V-Mic D3 Pro - Amazon geni.us/LhLA5 B&H bhpho.to/2TQJpCZ
- RODE VideoMic NTG - Amazon geni.us/qEmwS B&H bhpho.to/2KBK59e
- RODE NTG2 - Amazon geni.us/xh5Z6DB B&H bhpho.to/2yLen0I
- RODE NTG4+ - Amazon geni.us/EZe7SA0 B&H bhpho.to/30yUM2m
- Azden SGM-250 - Amazon geni.us/Gx8fa B&H bhpho.to/2NikoM9
- Sony ECM-674 - Amazon geni.us/t8ahw B&H bhpho.to/2PIbM0w
- DEITY S-Mic 2 - Amazon geni.us/MYgwqbe B&H bhpho.to/2FI0s1c
- DEITY S-Mic 2S - Amazon geni.us/eU4v B&H bhpho.to/2Wp1LcV
- Azden SGM-3500 - B&H bhpho.to/2MbRjEi
- Azden SGM-3500L - B&H bhpho.to/2MagkQ1
- RODE NTG5 - B&H bhpho.to/2Nq5yno
- RODE NTG3 - Amazon geni.us/zKMxmAB B&H bhpho.to/2oZj1pi
- Sennheiser MKH 416 - B&H bhpho.to/2K3DMgy
- DPA 4017B - B&H bhpho.to/2m0N3HA
- Samson CO2 (pair) - Amazon geni.us/nYixrD4 B&H bhpho.to/2FsMJL8
- Oktava MK-012 - Amazon geni.us/GOLv0wr
- Rycote INV-6 Shockmount (for any boom, but also a good option for the Oktava) - B&H bhpho.to/2rCXswC
- Audix SCX1HC - Amazon geni.us/Q8YJ5q B&H bhpho.to/2JRrab4
- AKG Blueline & CK93 - B&H bhpho.to/2FCzScg
- Audio Technica AT4053b - Amazon geni.us/HSLvauV B&H bhpho.to/2gsorEX
- RODE NT5 - Amazon geni.us/ASIi B&H bhpho.to/2JR1V8v
- Sennheiser MKH 50 - Amazon geni.us/iYb065 B&H bhpho.to/36Phu9Y
- Sennheiser MKH 8050 - Amazon geni.us/BUjBAdM B&H bhpho.to/2zozur3
- Schoeps CMC641 - B&H bhpho.to/2gshfsv
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Copyright 2020 by Curtis Judd

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@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Jump ahead: 00:27 Introduction 02:05 Camera-top Shotgun Microphones 08:50 Less than $300 USD XLR Shotgun Microphones 12:46 $300 - $599 USD XLR Shotgun Microphones 19:24 $600 USD+ Pro Level Shotgun Microphones 24:08 Indoor Boom Microphones 24:46 ~$100 USD Cardioid Boom Microphones 25:50 $200 - $499 USD Cardioid Boom Microphones 29:27 $500 USD+ Professional Cardioid Boom Microphones 36:37 Bonus - Matched Pair Stereo Microphones 37:43 Buying Advice

@PDU_Tutorials 4 жыл бұрын

Curtis Judd Still rocking my AT4053b. I LOVE IT!!!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Rad! Keep making great sound!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

A little index for your viewing pleasure.

@kathyrinejucar 4 жыл бұрын

fresh new intro! 👍🏼👀

@operarocks 4 жыл бұрын

Very much appreciate this.

@ShawnMilo 4 жыл бұрын

I love your content but rarely comment on videos. So, here's a shout-out as a representative of all those silent watchers who get excited each time you put out a video but don't necessarily give you any feedback. Happy 2020!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shawn! Good to hear from you and have a happy 2020!

@ndavies8 4 жыл бұрын

Spoke my mind literally. Now let's hunt down those downvoters!

@Podcastage 4 жыл бұрын

I love this video. It's a consolidation of years of your work and knowledge. Really appreciate you taking the time to put this together and sharing this information. EDIT: PS Thank you for saying "do not go into debt to buy these microphones". I am so happy you said that, it's something that I think a lot of folks don't think about.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bandrew! Honored that you watched :)

@SoundSpeeds 4 жыл бұрын

I might go into debt after watching this video... thanks a lot Curtis. ;-)

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

@@SoundSpeeds Hahaha! You have been warned, friend!

@CZsWorld 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, sometimes people just want to know which mic the pros love!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@BasicFilmmaker 4 жыл бұрын

Great coverage! Makes me comfortable with my choices, some of which came from your recommendations. Thanks!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@danielkaranja7978 4 жыл бұрын

Same here

@unitysoundvideo8732 4 жыл бұрын

So refreshing to hear from an expert that knows how to teach. Best mic review I can remember; and with no audio samples. Awesome. Instant fan.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard.

@Kevin-lj5pq 3 жыл бұрын

I was able to get everything I needed out of this video within 4 minutes thanks to the stellar labeling and price ranging to let me only watch the part that's applicable to what I need. Good show, I love following channels who respect their followers!

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@D4Darious 4 жыл бұрын

Love the layout of this vid Brutha.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks D4!

@TomAntos 4 жыл бұрын

Damn you got a nice mic collection! Thanks for the detailed explanation Curtis.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom. I’m a sound nerd. 😀

@silversulu 4 жыл бұрын

Great informative concise education vid that balances info vs opinion - thanks, Curtis. You consistently deliver on your YT influencer status in audio for video.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks SilverSulu! Appreciate the feedback!

@dqstudios 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff as always! Been wonderful seeing you continue to add value to the community and improve your craft. Would love to see you review the Sennheiser e614 for dialog. Cheers and blessings in 2020 and beyond!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave! Best wishes!

@KamilsView 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely super useful video. It has clarified a few things for me and confirmed my view of my NTG4+. You could easily split it into two videos too. Big thanks again, Curtis!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kamil!

@slicky2k 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I just bought an 8050,a pair of 8090's and a MixPre6 and I'm HYPED! You've been a massive help in getting me to finally pull the trigger Curtis, thanks for all that you do for the community!!

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats and happy recording!

@gav1n478 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Looking forward to the lav mic edition!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@Balegarul 4 жыл бұрын

yes! I was waiting for this one!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bugz!

@JOAOAUGUSTODIASABREU 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Curtis. Really helpful! Love your channel!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks João!

@TexpatOTG 4 жыл бұрын

Living in Saigon and filming in SE Asia mostly ... the review really helped me on my next purchase. It's definitely humid here ... Nice show!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mlentsch 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for giving the Octava its proper due - it continues to impress me(hypercardioid). I've kind of stopped thinking about boom mics since discovering how good it is. You'd have to spend a lot more to do better. It benefits from the Rycote Inv 6 or the mixpre's 80Hz high pass. Don't use the highpass module that comes with the Octava - it kills all that wonderful low end.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the details on the Oktava Mike!

@protoman247 4 жыл бұрын

I was literally just re-watching your older video on the subject. Spooky.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

A few updates here. Sorry for the spook. 😀

@Static_Age 2 жыл бұрын

holy cow, this channel is a gem. Thanks for all the great resources you have put out, I have learned so much.

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick.

@tjpenton 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing review comparison as always!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks T.J. 👍

@strengthnet 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Curtis. Have you ever tried the Sennheiser MKE 600? What are your thoughts on it?

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

I haven’t, unfortunately. So many mics, so little time...

@KarlGutowski 3 жыл бұрын

The Takstar mic has the most awful mechanical resonance. The shock mount does nothing. It's not usable on top of a camera unless you put it on a mic stand and do not touch it.

@bassaud3336 3 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Eyes, lungs, pancreas...

@lazyoverworked 3 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd I am thinking of buying the MKE 600 instead of NTG4+ and I wish you had included in your review/thiughts. So confusing...so many mics, so little money :)

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

@@lazyoverworked I've heard the MKE 600 and I used to own the NTG4+. If I had to choose between the two, I'd choose the MKE 600.

@KrunoslavStifter 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the info. Always useful.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@GCGFilmsYT 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful vid! Even though it was a bit long, it never lacked any pace and was quite dense with content. Thank you. Nice work!

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@ErynKnight 4 жыл бұрын

You know when you have a TV series on DVD and you rewatch episodes. Your KZfaq videos are just like that. I've seen this video 4 or 5 times, but it has loads of rewatch value.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Thanks Eryn. 🤓

@oscarcorral1428 4 жыл бұрын

Be careful with the oktava. Great mics, if you find the Russian made mics. After they got popular, they eventually started manufacturing in China although they advertised, made in Russia, and thus the quality went down.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Oscar - good to know!

@codyclarke Жыл бұрын

It's amazing, the Samson C02's were some of the first mics I ever got, back when I was a teenager. I thought of them as 'budget' and just what I could afford then. But with age, I've realized that they've more than stood the test of time. Still one of the best deals you can find in audio, right up there with the SM57 and a few others.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

👍

@22sound 4 жыл бұрын

Another great review. I really appreciate your coverage Curtis. As an owner of most of the top end mics you’ve covered here, I actually agree with your opinion on almost all of them. I was kinda hoping to see a review of the Sanken CS-M1 in here somewhere as I’m contemplating a purchase soon but, as you said, you don’t have every microphone. You did a great job at covering something for everyone so thanks for making this video

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 22Sound! Michael Wynne put together a couple of videos with CS-M1 samples you might find helpful. Best wishes!

@PigWrangler 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Curtis, always super helpful! I'm the discount audio guy in KC...Could definitely get into a 416 and 8050.....didn't realize there were mics just for indoor recording. I'm just running a pair of Sennheiser ME66 shotguns and have served me well. Have a Zoom F6 in the bag and this seems like a good next step to up the audio game. Always appreciate your insight.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wayne! Keep making great sound!

@michaelpoczynek 3 жыл бұрын

All great information and a wonderful presentation. Thanks, Curtis. Have a nice day!

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, you too!

@armwrestler0128 4 жыл бұрын

I am learning so much from you...just wanna let you know. Thank you and Happy new year from Korea.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and happy new year to you!

@thesurfacelevelgamer 4 жыл бұрын

Great channel. Discovered it 3 weeks ago and it has been the most useful and at the same time pleasing (in regards to the entertaining format and to the good production value) source of content i have found on the subject of mics and audio in general (haven't gotten into lighting tho, some of these days will have to).

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lluc March Crespí!

@playpauserecord 4 жыл бұрын

Once again, a very informative and detailed video. Great job, Curtis!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks DerAugstein!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks DerAugstein!

@alantuttphotography 4 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the work you put into these videos. Highly valuable resources. I've been researching wireless systems again, and would be interested in hearing your current thoughts on the various options.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan, I'll add that to the list.

@erwickdsouza 4 жыл бұрын

NTG3 User ahead. It's an absolute beast and was an upgrade from the Rode Videomicro. Yup, the sound is that much better. Awesome video btw!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@OurLifestylePodcast 4 жыл бұрын

Great job. Thank you for making these videos.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Best wishes to you on your podcast!

@haugdal 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Curtis. This is really useful for us that do not have the possibility to test a lot of microphones.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bjørn!

@dannoringer 3 жыл бұрын

For those of us with more limited experience in using or selecting microphones, this is very helpful review. Thank you very much.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, Dan.

@rahoolsyam9538 4 жыл бұрын

love this session cant wait for the next on lav mics hoping to see another with mics for ambience recording

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sage dB!

@lrkx_ 4 жыл бұрын

+1 for recommendations for ambient recording mic’s

@paulheartsongs 2 жыл бұрын

Always professional reviews. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul

@chrisfehr1513 4 жыл бұрын

Bought the Audio Technica AT4053B based on Curtis' review a few years ago...still rocking this mic & might grab another one. Thx Curtis!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

👍 Glad to hear it is working well for you!

@benjaminmajors7962 4 жыл бұрын

Just got a great deal on a Rode NTG3. Your reviews here and elsewhere were instrumental in making the choice for my budget. I'm officially turning into a sound nerd so I didn't know who else to share my excitement with besides you! Although I did just see an older review you did on the NTG5, only after I got the NTG3. While I wish I had gotten the NTG5 now, I'm not at all unhappy with the NTG3 purchase and I'm sure it will serve me well.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new microphone, Benjamin! The NTG3 is a great option. Happy recording!

@mastixmastix 4 жыл бұрын

Again a great review. Thank you.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@75ajw 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see the Oktava in there. I've got a matched stereo set of these, and purchased the MK-101-8 figure-8 capsule to make these a decent, economical pair for Mid-Side.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@KinetikSpeicher 3 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to say thank you for this review and overview. It made me buy two MKH 8050s and I could not be happier. ^^

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Glad they worked out - happy recording!

@verityrollins4951 2 жыл бұрын

Hello have you tried the synco mic D2

@nycvideoauditions 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, Curtis! As usual. Thank you! If you haven't done so already, here's a topic that you may want to consider creating a video about: XLR cables. If I hadn't done my own tests, I'd have guessed they'd all be pretty much the same, but boy was I proven wrong. For example I have two Mogami (Neglex) XLR cables, but with two different model numbers. One is very warm and the other is way more open and transparent with beautiful HF coming through. As far as recording dialogue goes - and mostly for those reading this who don't do any post-processing for your videos - XLR cables can really make a huge difference in the overall sound quality of your microphones. So, try different models, if you have the budget, to find what's right for you.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, good idea!

@creativegreatsvisuals 6 ай бұрын

whats the best xlr cables for the Schoeps CMC 6 and cmit mics ?

@phillipmaguire4671 4 жыл бұрын

Learned so much from this video. Thank you.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@longwelsh 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Recently got the chance to use a Schoeps miniCMIT. After years of using 416s it really blew me away like the DPA 4017b does. Definitely worth a look.

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@rmanning4 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for ALL of the knowledge you share. The Best!

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert.

@martinrice6541 4 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable knowledge & experience here. Hats-off and thank you.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin.

@paultryba7228 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Great video. The Info I was looking for. A bit long but well done as aways.. Thankyou

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. We included the index to hopefully save people time.

@InspiRAWtion 4 жыл бұрын

THanks for all the interesting info.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@mauriciopaiz745 4 жыл бұрын

Great rundown as usual. In my opinion, for low budgets, Rode NTG-2 should get discontinued. Low sensitivity with rattling battery compartment makes it unusable for booming around, the xlr in itself wobbles and has harsh cutting spikes. At work, a second new replacement is being sent back due to bad connection out of the box, need extra amps to get it to work with such as entry Zoom recorders. Medium budgets, the AT4053B and NTG-3 just as you describe. Many pros have it as a backup as it works every time. Medium High, I can recommend the Sanken CSM1 (small and light for indoor and outdoor) Phantom power only.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the insights, Mauricio!

@fullmetalguts 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for your lav video. Keep it coming Curtis!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew, will do!

@baloup571 4 жыл бұрын

Curtis Judd I think your channel is the most professional on yt! But i’ve a question... i’ve the bad couple, Ntg 2 and Zoom H4n. I could sell the Zoom H4n, and After the Ntg2 also, because i want a multi porpose mic (in and outdoor) and a good recorder too. All this stuff for a sort of one man band filmaking or really hold crew... looking this vid the verter choice seems to be for me (keeping in mind the recorder’s expense) the Deity S-Mic 2S or the Rode NTG3. What do you think is best to do? And why is so a bad couple Ntg2+Zoomh4n? They sound orrible :/ now i look your video about best Recorders in 2019 :)

@RallenMan 4 жыл бұрын

Very thorough video full of solid info. A minor point re 8050, the rear module is not a preamp like on a DPA or Schoeps, it is only an XLR adapter with a couple impedance matching resistors in it. The main module is both a capsule and a preamp. This is why the rear module can be replaced with different connection accessories from Sennheiser, Cinela, and Kortwitch.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clarification RallenMan! That's a substantial difference - good to know.

@jontedanielsson1279 4 жыл бұрын

Have have read much about boom microphones and I have been into buying a ntg5,ntg3 or mkh417 but I’m almost only records inside in corporate place I know considering the mkh50 or mkh8050 or schopes. This video helped me to understand and also change my mind.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Jonte. Happy recording!

@jalexanderevans 3 жыл бұрын

Bought the mkh 8050 today to match with my 416. Thanks for the reviews!

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

👍 Happy recording!

@adnan_velic 4 жыл бұрын

As always excellent content!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@thomaswindfeld728 Жыл бұрын

What an in depth video. Wow. Thanx Curtis

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas.

@juliancroot 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Curtis. Great information. I sometimes use a Rode NT3 as an affordable indoor interview microphone and it works well. Its a bit heavy so not really great for booming, but it takes a 9v battery which is handy sometimes. However.... boompoles, mic stands, mics and shock mounts are a young persons game, and as a one-man band approaching middle age, I'm finding I leave them all at home more and more. Lavalier microphones are my preferred weapon, and I can hide a lot of their sonic sins with careful post processing.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info on the NT3! Sounds like a nice option.

@SoundIntervention 4 жыл бұрын

Useful information. I bought my mics (Sennheiser 416, Pearl MS-8, DPA 4060's) boom (Panamic) and windshields (Rycote) in good used condition. Saved a ton of money with no sacrifice in quality or reliability.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

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@scottslotterbeck3796 4 жыл бұрын

My basic package is the AT 4053b for interior work, and the Rode NTG3 for outside. But I've used the MKH 50, and that is a better sound. But at twice the price. Rode offers a 10 year warranty, which is something to note as well. Another great review, thanks!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott!

@nolashtheartist 4 жыл бұрын

So glad I bought the Takstar, so impressed with it.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

I agree - surprisingly good sound from that mic. In fact, I'm reviewing a newer model from them which is much smaller. Looking forward to how that pans out.

@ahmedthabet8200 4 жыл бұрын

this is a historical review ...thumps up Curtis

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ahmed!

@CristobalWSoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Curtis. Your videos are teaching me a lot about the audio realm. I'm a student video journalist and this is helping me take my quality to the next level! However why does everything have to cost so much 😭

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Cristóbal, Thanks! It is good to start with less expensive gear. Once you get to the productions with a real budget, audio gear is comparatively inexpensive. But for students - and I was there not long ago - it seems expensive. The good news as well is that quality audio gear will last MUCH longer than most camera gear, especially camera bodies.

@ToddEPatterson-TLP 3 жыл бұрын

Curtis, thank for another awesome "Product Comparison". My primary Boom/Shotgun Mic is the Sennheiser MKH 416. I am actually the third owner oof this Mic as it was purchased in the late 1970's. The original owner was a onsite Production Video Sennheiser as the End Cap was missing (Did not really effect anything but looked Un-

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Wow - that’s a long-lasting microphone!

@Jonhernandezeducation 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Curtis, first of all thanks for your channel is our place to go everytime we have a doubt about audio :) i purchased the C02 from samson after watching your video but on our video today it was a fail ( our own fault im afraid ) we have a youtube channel and photography online academy and we produce variety of videos. most of times its myself speaking so we use a rhode go inside my t-shirt onto a recorder and that works ok, not so good outdoors where we just plug the recorder to the mic directly to avoid interferences and cuts with the rhode. We also do a lot of table courses, one person speaking to multicamera setup sometimes with prompter and for that we use the rhode aswell. but when we have a live interview or a table with multiple people we can't use enough inputs to our pocket wizard atem mini. We need a microphone to get everyones voices and i though that samson will do the trick. What happened is the volume was way too low, and bumping the volume on the atem or on the software created a lot of noise and low quality audio. We have a mixing table which we never use anymore since we have the atem, but i guess the problem is this mic needs power? conecting the microphone to the table should give more volume? we found the sound on it was pretty good while conected directly to a camera, and close to the speaker ( like in your video just over head ) but what kind of microphone would you recomend to get audio on a 150sqm room where 3-4 people are talking?? can you please point me on the right direction?? and if this is the right mic can you let me know how i should connect it to the atem? mix board ( we have a Behringer Q802USB ) ? if thats the issue please let me know which cables we should use as we are really new on audio and having a hard time! apreciate your time curtis!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Hi kubestudio, thanks for the question - I had a listen to your livestream from today. Ideally, there should be a microphone for each person, much closer to the person to get cleaner audio. When it is attached to the table, it will pick up all of the sound reverberating through the room and will become overwhelming, as you found, when you increase the gain/input level. The behringer mixer could be used to feed each of the microphones the phantom power they need and then output the audio on the line outputs of the mixer to the ATEM. That will help tremendously. Best wishes!

@Jonhernandezeducation 4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Hey curtis thanks a lot for your answer. i just found out that we needed phantom on the samson. as i say we are really new on audio and we tried many combinations without luck. the mixer we have has only 2 inputs so i couldnt do 3 inputs with it can i? to feed the phantom we need xlr to xlr cable or can it go on the jacks aswell? thanks

@ericallnight 4 жыл бұрын

another great clearly explained comparison!!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks ericsf!

@KlaudiaJurewicz 4 жыл бұрын

#SweetMotherOfMicrophones 👏thank you so much for sharing this review of wide range of mics. Everything in one video: for those on the budget and those who would like to invest more money. Happy 2020!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Klaudia!

@Nickporter17 4 жыл бұрын

Great info. Thank you Curtis!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick!

@armenshah3849 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Curtis ✌😎 I asked you about beyerdynamic mce 85 few years ago. now I am considering buying one since its the only brand with proper support around here. I bought a used NTG 2 two years ago but as I understood later it had serious issues.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

👍 I hope the Beyerdynamic works well for you!

@rorobobo8401 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought a Schoeps CMIT-5 .... I’m really excited for it to come 😍😍

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats! That's a good one!

@rorobobo8401 4 жыл бұрын

Curtis Judd thanks! I listened to many of your sound gear videos before making my decision. Thank you for providing amazing content 🙂

@xray111xxx 4 жыл бұрын

With the number microphone violations I have, the microphone police will put me away for good. In any case, awesome video Curtis. Love your videos especially in performance value categories. I love that Takstar for the almost free price. The Rode maybe my next. We'll see. Happy New Year Curtis. Best to you in 2020 and beyond.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! I just checked and the microphone police force has closed shop. You're good to go!

@xray111xxx 4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Whew that was a close one. Thanks Curtis.

@drmatthewhorkey 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for all the info.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@investingbookhighlights5007 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Curtis. 👍 This video helped me with my decision on what type of mic to purchase. 🙂

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

👍 Happy recording!

@Bo_Hazem 2 жыл бұрын

This is very comprehensive and deep! Gonna get back to it more in the future for reference. Thanks a lot for the massive work! Might go with Sony ECM-674 or might bite the bullet and get the XLR-K3M with its mic. Could as well skip all of that and go for ECM-B1M as nature videography comes first.

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bo and best wishes to you!

@YourStoryStudios 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! We have the NTG3 and use it for both indoor and outdoor. Might need to consider a seperate mic for our indoor interview work. Thanks!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@TeddyRumble 9 күн бұрын

The improvement going to an AT4053b astounded me. I use my NTG3 outdoors, and the 4053b inside.

@garystackhouse5787 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a longtime audio engineer. Nice job on the overview. One you may want to check out (if you haven't already) as a "budget" mic is the AKG C1000s. It's one of the most versatile mics in my mic closet. For under $200 you get a small diaphragm cardioid OR hypercardioid condenser with onboard battery power, if needed. It has a great response curve, super low self-noise, low handling noise, is ridiculously sturdy, and works well indoor on a boom, although I've used it as an on-camera mic as well.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary, thanks. Will check it out - thanks!

@doubledark2 4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd have you had a chance to look at this AKG C1000s mic?

@erendra143 4 жыл бұрын

Hi...that was a great informative video explaining different types of microphones.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@willvazquez3218 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. I'm surprised that you didn't include the Sanken CS3e. I believe this is the best all around outdoor/indoor mic if you only have one. Thanks.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Will, wish I could include it but haven’t the budget for it just yet.

@davidhasbrouck7948 3 жыл бұрын

I love using it in loud locations where the isolation is useful. It has much less off access low frequency repose which is great when recording near traffic. I think using it indoors is acceptable but not as good as a real hyper cardioid indoor mic. This is because the directionally makes eliminates all the reverb except the later bounce back and draws more attention to it because it sounds unusual. It also has a bit of self noise so I tend to switch to an NTG1 for gathering foley because of its really low noise floor and less directionally.

@CryoftheProphet 4 жыл бұрын

I recently bought a mke600 and I really like it.. seems to have a nice lower mid range that works good on my voice.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Happy recording!

@hakamsoufan 4 жыл бұрын

Always great work .. thank you

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks hakam!

@Brani1974 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking time and effort to show us so many microphones!!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@G5Hohn 4 жыл бұрын

How on earth is Curtis not well over 500k subs? His content is amazing.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

We focus on quality rather than quantity. 😉

@JimBanks1 4 жыл бұрын

Love your work Curtis. BTW, if you add in a 0:00 to your timestamp you'll get Video Chapters which might help people navigate to the category they want quicker, just a suggestion, FWIW. They were not available when you released the video.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim, just added 00:00. Hopefully that'll work. Thanks!

@JimBanks1 4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd looks like it worked like a charm and thanks again for your videos, you are my go to guy for audio

@InstigatorFilms 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks for posting.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tobiasmindernickel 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, great channel. Thank you.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks tobiasmindernickel.

@ryankilosky 4 жыл бұрын

For the more budget shotgun category, the Sennheiser MKE 600 is AMAZING. Good output signal, good all around sound, and About $325. It's my workhorse.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@kristhompson8112 3 жыл бұрын

Love your presentation style , Not a hint of delivery contempt in a industry full of overbearing "Gearheads", I've been in the Pro TV Bis in New Zealand for over 20yrs, I run a location bag doing everything from large TVCs, Docos, Run 'n' Gun reality through to drama , I have a home V/O and music studio , running Protools and have 25 yrs out in the field experience with massive OB's ( Onsite Board-casts )of every sporting nature , Matched with 5 plus yrs of post cutting dialogue and FX editing and Atmos laying etc, so I am a heavyweight in terms of the industry standard mics used at pro audio level. I'm a Sanken CS3 boy at heart, out in the field, could listen to that puppy all day long without my ears bleeding when on set for 12 hours. Love my go-to MKH 50 , It's so forgiving in a large IV on those days when you are not quick enough. Have used just about every mic under the sun for Location and OB shoots, even still have an old pre 416 era - ME88 I'd likened to a laser beam with pin point accuracy.. Great in real nosy BG's environments. Listening to your considered evaluation of mics from entry level through to pro , You hit the mark and it rings true and demonstrates a lot of Cred and huge experience that only comes from years out in the field, of trying, purchasing , and been thrown under the bus moments when your gear dies on you. I feel a newbie to the industry can shortcut the process BIG-time following your channel , Even an Oldie like me, might have learn a few things / tricks from you... Just saying..... Thank you for your channel ...K

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Kris - means a lot coming from you!

@AfoteyAnnum 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you soooooooo much for this video! As someone looking to step up my audio, this is very useful. Also, the Homie Caleb over at DSLR Shooter sent me here lolz #Subscribed

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Afotey and happy recording to you!

@antonfelipe 4 жыл бұрын

I've been using a Sony ECM-678 for almost 10 years now and wondered what you thought of that one... I am looking to upgrade to something better now, as I am not completely happy with the Sony. Your video here has really helped me make some good choices.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Anton, I haven't worked with the ECM-678. I hope this video gave you some ideas on where to go next. Best wishes!

@dylanj8676 2 жыл бұрын

I think something that should be mentioned about the MK-012 is that even with a good shockmount if you don't tie your cables near the male XLR end you'll get some sort of resonance. Literally just takes an elastic, velcro cable tie, or anything you can use to keep the cable still. Also ALWAYS buy the MK-012 new because the 90's-early 00's ones had some issues, but the recent ones are great.

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, Dylan!

@brandonnixon9596 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, this is a great and very informative video. I especially liked the buying advice you provided at the end. The mic I wanted, the Sennheiser MKE 600, wasn't mentioned, but I was wondering if you were familiar with it and would recommend it?

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Brandon, thanks. I have only use the MKE 600 one time and do not own it so I didn't feel like I knew it well enough to really speak about it here. My impression is that it has very bright, crisp voicing which can be good on some voices, but probably not best for sibilant voices. Best wishes!

@davidbelusic3094 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for making these. Between your ASMR voice, and the actual content and explanations, your videos are wonderful. I’m getting into interview shoots, and fairly new to audio. I think you (and others) have sold me on the Oktava, but I’m unsure on which capsule for indoor interviews. The one you have in this video is apparently the cardioid, but from what I gather, the hypercardioid is more ideal for what I need, and you mention this here as well, so I’m unclear which of the two I should go for?

@curtisjudd 3 ай бұрын

Most opt for the hypercardioid capsule for interview videos.

@davidbelusic3094 3 ай бұрын

Thanks. Just ordered it.

@razalime 4 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year, Curt!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks and to you Emil!

@Jfasche 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it is so helpful to have this comparison video for these mics as that “quick reference” and pricing guide. I really appreciate you taking the time to put this together. I noticed you mentioning the H4n as having weaker preamps than the F series. Does the H6 lean more towards the H4n or F series when it comes to the power of the preamps? Thanks again!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jonathan, Thanks! The H6 shares a very similar design and set of specs with the H4n Pro vs. the Zoom F series. The F series is in a very different league with what are probably Zooms best preamps ever. The H6 does provide a bit more gain than the H4n, but still struggles with dynamic microphones.

@Jfasche 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reply, I appreciate it!

@Canyatz 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Curtis, fantastic insight! Which cardioid boom mic mentioned do you think would complement the sennheiser me66, the Oktava is very tempting. Thanks!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon, I haven't used the me66 so not super familiar with it, but if it is used for a separate person/talent, shouldn't be a big issue to mix with whichever you upgrade to. Best wishes!

@GerardoJMendozaManuel89 3 жыл бұрын

Super great and informative video, Curtis. I´ll make sure when I buy my mic this Black Friday, I do it from your affiliate link.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gerardo - happy recording!

@BoomInTheSky 4 жыл бұрын

Nice Video - I just bought the Deity D3Pro - and I think you forgot to mention the stepless gain which is a nice feature. It also comes with a deadcat and travel case. I'm really happy with it so far.

@BoomInTheSky 4 жыл бұрын

Never mind - you mentioned it in the following microphone. ;-)

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

@@BoomInTheSky 👍 D3 Pro is a good one - so good it inspired RODE, it appears.