Which USB Microphone Should You Buy?? | Best Mic Under $50

Summary

This video script explores seven budget microphones under $50, aiming to identify the best option for viewers. The script details the features, build quality, and sound performance of each microphone, including popular models like the Fine K669B and the Razer Seiren Mini. It also compares microphone kits that include additional accessories like pop filters and mic arms. The review includes tests for sound quality with and without background noise, offering insights into which microphones excel in noise cancellation and overall value for the price.

Takeaways

• 🎤 The video reviews seven budget microphones under $50, aiming to find the best option for viewers.
• 🔍 The microphones range from $25 to $50, with a separate video planned for those under $25.
• 📈 The Fine K669B has been very popular and is considered an upgrade to a previously mentioned model from the same company.
• 📦 The Fine K669B comes with a sturdy mic stand and a volume knob, and is praised for its quality relative to its price.
• 🔊 The volume slider on the Fine K669B is sensitive and can be adjusted to the user's preference.
• 🎮 The Fine Emply Game features a shock mount to reduce desk vibrations, enhancing audio quality.
• 💡 The Razer S Mini is a budget offering from a mainstream brand, noted for its good value and hyper-cardioid pattern for noise cancellation.
• 🔵 The Blue Snowball Ice is a classic microphone with a sturdy USB cable and a 'studio-like' sound quality.
• 🎧 The HyperX SoloCast is similar in price and size to the Razer S Mini but includes a mute button.
• 🛠️ The Sud S800 is a microphone kit that includes a pop filter and a microphone arm, and is noted for its deep and full sound.
• 🔗 The video concludes with a comparison of the microphones' performance in various scenarios, including with and without a microphone arm and in the presence of background noise.

Q & A

What is the price range of the microphones discussed in the video?

The microphones discussed in the video are priced between $25 and $50.

Why is the Fine K669B microphone interesting according to the video?

The Fine K669B is interesting because it is an older model that has been popular for a long time and is considered an upgrade to another model from the same company.

What is included in the box with the Fine K669B microphone?

The box includes the Fine K669B microphone, a sturdy mic stand, and a volume knob.

How does the volume slider on the Fine K669B microphone perform?

The volume slider on the Fine K669B is very sensitive and can be adjusted to the user's preference.

What feature does the Fine Emply Game microphone have that helps reduce desk vibrations?

The Fine Emply Game microphone has elastics that act like a shock mount to reduce vibrations from the desk.

What is the Razer S Mini microphone's polar pattern?

The Razer S Mini microphone has a hyper-cardioid polar pattern, which is super focused on the front and cancels out sounds from the back or sides.

What is the Blue Snowball Ice microphone's price in the video?

The Blue Snowball Ice microphone is priced at $47 in the video, but a white version is mentioned to be cheaper.

What is the main difference between the HyperX Solo Cast and the Razer S Mini microphones?

The main functional difference is that the HyperX Solo Cast has a mute button on top, while the Razer S Mini does not.

What is included in the Pseudo Tech SD800 microphone kit?

The Pseudo Tech SD800 microphone kit includes a microphone, a microphone arm, a pop filter, and the mic itself which resembles an XLR mic but is a USB microphone.

Why might the Pseudo Tech SD800 sound different from the Golden BM800?

The Pseudo Tech SD800 might sound different because it could have a different internal chipset and a mini audio interface that is not present in the cheaper Golden BM800 microphones.

What is the price of the Pseudo Tech SD800 microphone kit?

The Pseudo Tech SD800 microphone kit is priced around $43 to $44.

What issue does the video mention regarding the sensitivity of the Pseudo Tech SD800 microphone?

The Pseudo Tech SD800 microphone is extremely sensitive, causing peaking and distortion when spoken into loudly or placed too close to the mouth.

How does the video suggest using the pop filter with the Pseudo Tech SD800 microphone kit?

The pop filter should be used to reduce popping sounds when speaking into the microphone, but the microphone should not be placed too close to avoid distortion.