Today I review a new budget broadcast dynamic mic, the sE Electronics DCM 3 and DCM 6. The DCM 3 is pretty comparable to other $100 "broadcast" dynamics, but the DCM6 has a built in mic activator which makes it louder than a condenser! Buy the sE Electronics DCM6 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/dcm6Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/dcm6Buy the sE Electronics DCM3 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/dcm3Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/dcm3Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rdSweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4dNOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.RECORDING SETTINGS:Interface: Focusrite 18i20 2nd GenGain: ~8:45Boosted in Post: 3dBBit-Depth: 24-bitSample Rate: 48kHz00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:22 - Setup00:56 - What’s in the Box01:23 - Build Quality / Walkthrough02:05 - Specifications02:46 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)03:06 - Plosive Test03:18 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test03:47 - Background Noise Test 04:11 - Untreated Room Test04:32 - Shock Rejection Test04:48 - Mic Resonance Tap Test05:03 - Foam Windscreen Tone Test05:42 - Intro to Comparison06:09 - Behringer XM8500 Comparison06:28 - Shure SM58 Comparison06:47 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison07:11 - sE Electronics DCM3 Comparison07:30 - Rode Pod Mic Comparison07:50 - Elgato Wave DX Comparison08:15 - Audio Technica AT2040 Comparison08:38 - Presonus PD-70 Comparison09:08 - MXL BCD-1 Comparison09:35 - Shure MV7x Comparison10:08 - sE Electronics Dynacaster Comparison10:46 - Electro Voice RE320 Comparison11:14 - Logitech Blue Sona Comparison11:42 - Shure SM7b Comparison12:13 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison12:39 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison13:26 - Music Test14:58 - Pros & Cons15:47 - Overall Thoughts & Opinions18:28 - Recommendation20:10 - Outro