Is this better? Neat Microphones King Bee 2 vs Shure SM7B - Affordable vs awesome?
68This is a video to compare the Shure SM7B with the Neat Microphones King Bee ii. These might be my two favourite XLR microphones. The Shure is world-renowned for quality and sound but the Neat King Bee ii is a valid alternative that's much more affordable.
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Neat King Bee ii - https://youtu.be/Xd2VbuyFfss
Shure SM7B and GoXLR Mini, the ultimate audio combo? https://youtu.be/lrIvGvSVKBc
Neat King Bee 2 is a fantastic, affordable and great sounding mic with a number of different features that make it appealing.
Features of the Neat King Bee II:
Cardioid solid state true condenser XLR microphone
Exceptional audio for recording, voiceovers, broadcast & streaming use
Perfect for vocals, drums, electric guitar, piano, & acoustic instruments
Proprietary 34mm large diaphragm gold-sputtered true condenser capsule
Beautifully styled modern design; custom Class A discrete electronics provide amazing clarity and depth
XLR output; includes custom Beekeeper shockmount and Honeycomb pop filter for control of ‘plosives’
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Tech Specs of the King Bee ii:
Transducer Type: 34mm center terminated true condenser capsule with external polarization
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 16 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity: 26.0 mV/Pa at 1 kHz (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
Output Impedance: 50 ohms
Rated Load Impedance: 1k ohms
Maximum SPL: 140 dB SPL (2.5k ohms, 0.5% THD)
S/N Ratio: 89 dB-A (IEC 651)
Noise Level: 6 dB-A (IEC 651)
Dynamic Range: 134 dB (@ 2.5k ohms)
Power Requirement: +48V DC phantom power (IEC 268-15)
Product Dimensions: 8.5" x 3"
Weight in Beekeeper shockmount: 2.47 lbs/1.121 kg
Connectivity: XLR
Settings on my GoXLR Mini:
Condenser mic (48 v Phantom power)
Gate:
Threshold -47 dB
Attenuation 100%
Attack 250ms
Release 2000ms
Equaliser
Bass 0
Mid 0
Treble 0
Compressor
Threshold - 10dB
Ratio 4:1
Attack 5ms
Release 45ms
Make up gain 1dB
See the Shure SM7B here:
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Find out more about the SM7B here - https://www.shure.com/en-GB/products/microphones/sm7b
Highlights of the Shure SM7B include:
Dynamic microphone with Cardioid polar pattern
50Hz-20kHz frequency response
150 ohms output impendace
XLR connection
GoXLR settings I use:
65db gain
-47 threshold/-34?
20 gate
25 compressor
35% attenuation (or 100%?)
10ms attack
200ms release
25 compressor
-10 threshold/-20
4:! ratio
2ms attack
100ms release
It's a really tight pick up pattern which needs to be set close to your mouth to get the best results. I'd recommend the Blue Compass boom arm as a solution - https://www.bluemic.com/en-us/products/compass/
The GoXLR Mini is a pre-amp that allows you to control the mic. It's essential because this mic needs power as it's not USB and is known for needing a lot of gain in order to work properly.
What makes it interesting though is the control it gives you when streaming, as you can route audio into it and output through your OBS Streamlabs audio as a single source, giving you full control of levels and more.
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