Comments for Microphone Geeks

Comment on Shure SM58S Vocal Microphone Review by Joe

Joe — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:52:55 +0000

I agree with the review. It does the job and it is reliable, but far from the best offer on the market nowadays.
Best handheld dynamics up to 200 eur are probably Sennheiser e935/945 or AKG D7. Most of bands will not spend more on a mic.

Comment on Sennheiser e945 Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone Review by Experienced_one

Experienced_one — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 01:18:10 +0000

I got this mic for the past 5 years.
The pros:
1. It sounds better then other dynamkc stage mics.
Needs less eq. It is detailed, so any mistakes will be noticable.That is a plus in my book.
You can progress when you can hear yourself.
2. sound is more hi-fi. Additionally, pedals and effects work better with strong, clear sognal to work with.
Great live mic. It is good for both deep and high voices.
No matter what people say here. It is detailed.
You dont have to spend so much air when singing as with another mics.
The bad sides of this mic are:
1. Not good enough for recording. It sounds like someone is yelling to your ear. No space in the sound.
2. Heavy. I prefer light mics.

I rate it 8/10.
Good enough to be better then all the other mics in it’s price range. I would also like to use it for recording tho. And could be lighter and more ergonomic. Design could have more personality as well. Maybe some artist/signature edition in the future? That would be cool.

Comment on Shure Super 55 Deluxe – supercardioid prop mic review by Ed Lloyd-Hughes

Ed Lloyd-Hughes — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 09:56:20 +0000

Heartily agree with review. Saw someone using one a couple of weeks ago.
He might as well have been using a brick.
I gave him a secondhand RE 320 to try. Shure 55 for sale…..

Comment on Sennheiser e935 Review – Cardioid Dynamic Microphone by Charles Goines

Charles Goines — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:50:29 +0000

I have a grandson who enjoys playing his guitar. I want to nudge him into singing and I am focusing on a microphone. A professional disc jockey we know said he prefers a Sennheiser because it improves his voice. What do you think? What model would you prefer?

Comment on HyperX QuadCast – Gaming USB mic /w Shock Mount review by Peter

Peter — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 01:21:07 +0000

Well yes, room acoustics and positioning will play a major role if you are unable to maintain a reasonable proximity. 2+ feet is usually not recommended. You can mitigate this to some extent by choosing a directional pickup (cardioid) with low self-noise. Modern USB mics including out top pics in mid-end range already have that. HyperX QuadCast could also do just fine as a starter. If you want even higher quality you can opt for professional hypercardioid like MKH 50 or Audix SCX1-HC + any quality audio interface for example SSL 2 MKII.

Comment on HyperX QuadCast – Gaming USB mic /w Shock Mount review by Mallee Morris

Mallee Morris — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 01:00:04 +0000

Team – Hello, love your reviews! I work in AI and ML and we are about to pilot an AI scribe with several medical practices and I need to pick a hand full of mics for our QA team to test out. I have read EVERYTHING I can but I am not an audiophile. Would you be willing to tell me what you think the most important specs are to pay attention to, or your top picks for this use case:
Exam rooms are typically 9’x11′, mics sit on desks on the long wall (fairly central), most conversation happens 2-6 feet from the mic, noise levels are fairly quiet but the rooms are all untreated and full of hard surfaces. Ideally this is a plug and play mic, must be USB, and preferably they don’t need to download any software though I am open to that if it really makes for better transcription. What do you think? Right now I have been focused on multipattern dynamics, and multi-capsule condensers, 24 bit, nice to have gain control on the mic. BUT it is hard to find data on what mics work best at a distance so I am mostly guessing and that doesn’t feel good. Prefer mics under $200 because they need one for every room in the practice. Help?? Thanks in advance, Mallee

Comment on Rode smartLav+ Lavalier Mic for Smartphones Review by Peter

Peter — Sun, 11 May 2025 06:52:34 +0000

By the way, there’s a similar model called the RØDE Lavalier GO. It has the same specs but comes with a more traditional TRS connector.

Comment on Rode Wireless GO II review by Jaxon Voss

Jaxon Voss — Sun, 11 May 2025 06:16:15 +0000

Totally agree with Peter. Even if it cuts out for just one second, it can kind of ruin a 30-minute clip. That’s why we sometimes use backup audio from the camera.

Comment on Sennheiser MKH416 Review – Video Production and Voice-overs by Donald

Donald — Sun, 11 May 2025 05:46:30 +0000

Been using cheaper shotguns for years and finally moved up to the 416. There’s a reason it’s the standard, clean sound, super tight pickup, and it just makes production way easier. Wasn’t cheap, but now that I’ve got it, I kinda get why pros don’t bother with anything else.

Comment on Comica VM20 – budget DSLR & phone, mini-shotgun review by Peter

Peter — Fri, 09 May 2025 12:24:40 +0000

Thanks! Honestly, it depends. At 1.5 meters indoors, this mic might do okay – especially for casual home vlogging or low-pressure setups (think pajamas, quiet room, or just chilling). But if you’re after something cleaner or more professional, consider the Rode VideoMic NTG. Similar form factor, but a noticeable step up in quality. Or, if you’re open to something a bit bulkier, the VideoMic Pro+ is one of the best DSLR-mounted mics out there. Both handle distance and room noise much better than entry-level options.