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Today I review the Neumann BCM104, a broadcaster condenser. I compare this mic to the Shure SM7b, Electro Voice RE20, Neumann TLM103, Neumann U87 Ai, and a bunch more mics so you can hear how it compares to the other available options.
RECORDING SETTINGS:
Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: ~12:30
Boosted in Post: +6dB
SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Freq Response : 20Hz - 20khz
Sensitivity: -33dB
Impedance: 50 Ohms
Power Requirement: 48V DC Phantom Power
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00:00 - Intro / Setup
00:30 - What’s in the Box
00:47 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:23 - Specifications
01:34 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
01:52 - Plosive Test
02:04 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:24 - Background Noise Test
02:39 - Untreated Room Test
02:57 - Shock Rejection Test
03:13 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:26 - High Pass Filter Demo
04:04 - Intro to Comparison
04:34 - Shure SM58 Comparison
05:00 - Earthworks SR117 Comparison
05:30 - Shure SM7b Comparison
06:00 - Earthworks Ethos Comparison
06:29 - Rode Broadcaster Comparison
06:58 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison
07:28 - Lauten Audio LS208 Comparison
07:54 - Neumann KMS105 Comparison
08:29 - Neumann BCM705 Comparison
09:09 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison
09:55 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
10:32 - Music Test
12:00 - Pros & Cons
14:12 - Overall Thoughts
16:14 - Recommendation
17:20 - Conclusion