I Bought The Cheapest Microphone I Could Find

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Do you really need to spend a lot of money to get a decent microphone? I bought the Neewer NW-800 to test out against the Rode PodMic. In theory, you could buy multiples of these mics on a budget and set up an entire podcast studio. • You’ll hear the results in the video, and they’re not amazing. Right out of the box I felt like this mic sounded pretty bad, but with a little bit of finesse and EQ it started to come closer to a sound I liked. • In the end, I think it’s best to “buy quality and buy once” as they say, but if you’re on a budget and don’t mind spending some time adjusting settings, this could be a workable solution. • This was the cheapest mic I could find at the time when I was making the video, but prices change all the time, so be sure to check the links for the most up to date pricing information. • •My Video Comparing the Rode PodMic to the Shure SM7B: • • Rode PodMic vs. Shure SM7B (with the ... • •Neewer NW-800: • https://geni.us/nweD (Amazon) • •Rode PodMic: • https://geni.us/EHeTTM (Amazon) • https://geni.us/swrodepodmic (Sweetwater) • •Taller Tabletop Mic Stand: • https://geni.us/TDiIxR (Amazon) • •Shorter Tabletop Mic Stand: • https://geni.us/SEBpF (Amazon) • •Time Markers: • 0:00 - Why Did I Buy the Cheapest Mic I Could Find? • 2:13 - Unboxing • 3:29 - Build Quality • 4:08 - Dynamic vs. Condensor Mics • 4:52 - Tabletop Mic Stands • 6:20 - Mic Setup and Testing • 6:57 - Neewer First Sound Test • 7:30 - Comparison With PodMic • 10:09 - Sound Test WITH Equalization • 11:48 - Is This a Decent Microphone? • 14:19 - Get the Best Mic You Can Afford • 15:41 - International Feedback • » Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, my step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show! • https://podcasterplaybook.com • ——————————————————————— • Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. • ——————————————————————— • ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— • 🎯 Subscribe! http://bit.ly/TEPsub • Instagram Twitter: @sodarntom • Main Site: https://himynameistom.com • My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts • Patreon: / tombuck • Become a Channel Member: https://geni.us/joinchannel • ——————————— MUSIC ——————————— • •Artlist.io (2 Extra Months Free): http://bit.ly/enthusiasmartlist • •Epidemic Sound (30 Day Free Trial): http://share.epidemicsound.com/enthus... • ——————————— VIDEO GEAR ——————————— • •Canon EOS R (main camera): https://geni.us/0jnes1y (Amazon) • •Sigma 24 1.4 Art (main lens): https://geni.us/uvi3Fy (Amazon) • •Canon RF 50 1.8: https://geni.us/Zw30tt5 (Amazon) • •Canon 16-35 f4 IS: https://geni.us/h1Ys (Amazon) • •Canon 24-105 f4 IS: https://geni.us/ecnKnN (Amazon) • •DJI Mavic Mini: https://geni.us/Eh92 (Amazon) • •ATEM Mini Video Switcher: https://geni.us/YDcRX (Amazon) • •ATEM Mini Extreme ISO: https://geni.us/CCj5xl (Amazon) • •Elgato CamLink 4K: https://geni.us/vddHN (Amazon) • •Ecamm Live for Streaming: https://geni.us/ecammtom • ——————————— AUDIO GEAR ——————————— • •Rodecaster Pro (for podcasts): https://geni.us/9MKJ (Amazon) • •Rode Videomic NTG: https://amzn.to/2ZKrHTh (Amazon) • •Rode Boom Arm: https://geni.us/shr0 (Amazon) • •Rode Wireless Go: https://geni.us/LvzUSM (Amazon) • •Shure MV7 USB/XLR Mic: https://geni.us/shuremv (Amazon) • •Shure Super 55 Mic: https://geni.us/ulcA (Amazon) • •Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) • •Cloudlifter Signal Booster: https://geni.us/b26l (Amazon) • ——————————— LIGHTS, TRIPODS, GRIP GEAR ——————————— • •Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): https://geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon) • •Aputure Light Dome Mini (for key light): https://geni.us/vf5O (B H) • •Falconeyes Flexible LED Light: https://geni.us/j4ENw (Amazon) • •Small Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/nanlite (Amazon) • •Big Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/nTwBU (Amazon) • •Aputure MC RGB Light: https://geni.us/IuE4 (Amazon) • •Impact C-Stand for Lights: https://geni.us/k97w66m (Amazon) • •Manfrotto Tripod Head: https://geni.us/tGhCPR (Amazon) • •Manfrotto 055x Tripod Legs: https://geni.us/qMO2 (Amazon) • •Motorized Slider: https://geni.us/mQXB7BB (Amazon) • •Overhead Camera Rig: https://geni.us/grpT (Amazon) • •GlideGear Prompter: https://geni.us/7K04A (Amazon) • ——————————————————————— • – Who Am I? – • Hi! My name is Tom Buck. As a lifelong A/V nerd, I’m here to help you level up the audio and video quality of your streams, podcasts, puns, and videos. I was a high school Digital Media teacher for 11 years, and I started this channel in 2017 as a project to share my enthusiasm for digital media and teaching others while having fun along the way. • •Read my Ethics Statement about objective reviews, sponsored content, and brand partnerships: • https://himynameistom.com/ethics • Episode 181: How Good Is The Neewer NW-800 Condenser Mic? • ——————————————————————— • #microphones #audio #podcasting #audio • ———————————————————————

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