Today I review a budget broadcast dynamic microphone, the Mackie EM99b. This is an XLR dynamic mic which offers a great build quality, a nice set of accessories, and very clear presence and treble region.
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RECORDING SETTINGS:
Interface: Focusrite 18i20 Gen 2
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: ~4:00
Boosted in Post: +8dB
SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Freq Response : 50Hz - 16kHz
Sensitivity: -53dB
Impedance: 350 Ohms
00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:23 - What’s in the Box
00:40 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:03 - Specifications
01:13 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
01:30 - Plosive Test
02:00 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:20 - Background Noise Test
02:36 - Untreated Room Test
02:55 - Shock Rejection Test
03:11 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:24 - Windscreen Tone Impact Test
03:50 - Intro to Comparison
04:15 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
04:35 - Shure SM58 Comparison
04:55 - Elgato Wave DX Comparison
05:18 - Rode Podmic Comparison
05:38 - Audio Technica AT2040 Comparison
06:03 - sE Electronics DCM6 Comparison
06:31 - Shure MV7x Comparison
06:59 - Electro Voice RE320 Comparison
07:23 - Shure SM7b Comparison
07:53 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
08:21 - Music Test
09:22 - Pros & Cons|
10:10 - Overall Thoughts
11:18 - Recommendation
12:23 - Outro