Today I review a budget mic, the Presonus M7. This offers a rolled off low end, a forward mid section and a somewhat dull air region. I don't think this mic sounds particularly good on any sound source, and I don't recommend it as a stand alone purchase, but if you're getting it as a part of a kit you can make it work.
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Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:17 - Setup
00:38 - What’s in the Box
01:07 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:30 - Specifications
01:52 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:12 - Plosive Test
02:26 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:51 - Background Noise Test
03:11 - Untreated Room Test
03:34 - Shock Rejection Test
03:50 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:04 - Intro to Comparison
04:28 - Neewer NW700 Comparison
04:48 - Tascam TM80 Comparison
05:07 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
05:31 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
06:00 - Music Test
07:40 - Pros & Cons
08:23 - Overall Thoughts
10:57 - Recommendation
11:55 - Outro