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E018 - Mackie DLZ Creator XS - Better than its BIG brother?

With the smaller version of the DLZ Creator, the "XS", Mackie's hit the nail on the head, as this little guy brings all the goodness (in a much improved form, thanks to firmware 1.2) then its bigger brother, but in a manageable size. Check out the Automix-part! The mic I'm using (unless otherwise indicated during the episode) is the Shure MV7+ (Gen2!). Affiliate link to buying it: https://amzn.to/3UhZTCf DISCLAIMER: Mackie has loaned me the device for the time of testing and producing this video. I am not keeping it and Mackie did not have any editorial rights in this video, nor have they seen it before I have published it here. 🔴 Dedicated Podcast Recorders: RØDE Rodecaster Duo: https://bit.ly/RCDuoWhite RØDE Rodecaster Pro 2: https://amzn.to/3cvI3sc or DE: https://amzn.to/3PD8dra ZOOM Podtrak P4: https://amzn.to/3yU2u9N Mackie DLZ Creator: https://amzn.to/3Jigu32 Mackie DLZ Creator XS: https://amzn.to/3Qj9iXP TASCAM Mixcast 4: https://amzn.to/3PCYKAJ 🎙 Microphones: SE Dynacaster: https://amzn.to/3Bclu5Q Shure SM7B: https://amzn.to/3PFokEv Røde NT1 5th Gen (XLR/USB, 32-bit float recording): https://amzn.to/3oIQwyq Røde NT1 Signature Series: https://bit.ly/4b7sqjo Røde Wireless Go II: https://bit.ly/RWlessGo2 Røde Videomic Go II: https://amzn.to/3aOeFNn Røde NT1-A: https://amzn.to/3IQ4ows Røde NT-USB mini: https://amzn.to/3osO6Ao Shure 55SH series II (the "Elvis-mic"): https://amzn.to/3vcTpI8 ElectroVoice RE320: https://amzn.to/3OgtNAN Røde PodMic: https://amzn.to/3Iw2CTh Lewitt LCT 240 Pro (black, bundle with Shock Mount): https://amzn.to/3XhQjOm + LCT 50 PSX magnetic pop-filter: https://amzn.to/3KuhnH7) Lewitt LCT 240 Pro white: https://amzn.to/3xKBOYO + white shock mount LCT 40 SH WH: https://amzn.to/3IpXrCq + LCT 50 PSX magnetic pop-filter: https://amzn.to/3KuhnH7) Røde PodMic USB: https://amzn.to/3PTlw8O Røde XCM-50: https://amzn.to/48F13Nj 🦾 Boom Arm: Røde PSA1+: https://amzn.to/3XesZRz Low Profile: Elgato Wave LP: https://amzn.to/3vfXLhw 🎛 Audio interfaces & Mixers: RØDE StreamerX 4k: https://bit.ly/StreamerX4k Focusrite Vocaster Two: https://amzn.to/3yP34FE Behringer Flow 8: https://amzn.to/3osCP30 Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3oeQ7Qz Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3v2kWfj Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3aYzqFX Røde AI-1 (60db gain under 100$!): https://amzn.to/3ZjrRhv RØDE AI-Micro: https://amzn.to/3XPruJr 🎧 Headphones/Headsets Røde NTH-100: https://amzn.to/3inpOIy Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 Ohm: https://amzn.to/3RLFoup RØDE NTH-Mic: https://amzn.to/3XI3Ej2 RØDE NTH-100M: https://amzn.to/3YJ6SnF (189$ together with the headphones!) 🙉 Other Audio Gear: DI Box: https://amzn.to/3yU2u9N (Pyle) https://amzn.to/3ctjnR4 (Samson) DBX 286s Microphone processor/channel strip: https://amzn.to/3zk6JwD iRig2 adapter: https://amzn.to/3Te2uKk Apple Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter: https://amzn.to/3RSDln9 3.5mm TRRS cable: https://amzn.to/3SOiAua Røde VXLR+ adapter: https://amzn.to/3QloCmL 🚡 Cables I use: RØDE XLR 3m:https://bit.ly/RodeXLR_3m Rode SC17 1.5m Hi-Speed USB-C to USB-C Cable: https://amzn.to/3fXTOcH 🎥 Video Gear: 🔦Lights: Aputure Amaran COB60d: https://amzn.to/3PqAy4g Aputure Lightdome SE: https://amzn.to/3yMNvOA 📸 Camera setup Camera 1: Sony ZV-E10 - https://amzn.to/3OmvUmk Lens: Sigma 16mm f1.4 - https://amzn.to/3PJLFFl Camera 2: Sony ZV-1 - https://amzn.to/45jSdlh Switcher: Atem Mini Pro ISO - https://amzn.to/3Q6xCMQ On the desk: 💻 Macbook Pro 14" 1TB: https://amzn.to/3ISUev1 🐁 Mouse: Logitech MX Master 3: https://amzn.to/3v2lJwN ⚙️ Elgato Stream Deck PLus: https://amzn.to/3m07UwU Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:08 DLZ XS Hardware rundown 2:12 DLZ XS Inputs/Outputs 3:30 What’s NDI and why does it matter? 5:04 DLZ XS Software features 8:13 Improvement vs the challenges with the original DLZ 15:09 Automix - not Dugan, but it finally works! 20:20 Conclusion 23:26 Would I choose the DLZ XS over the RødeCaster Duo?

E017 - Lewitt Ray - a microphone with adaptive cruise control??

Lewitt has again brought out a microphone that is capable of doing thing never seen before in analog XLR microphones. Learn about Lewitt, their mics and the amazing innovations in the Ray microphone, like the Aura technology (the adaptive cruise control, or Lewitt themselves say: autofocus for your voice) and "mute by distance" work. Trust me, it's worth it. Gear I use or recommend using (affiliate links, does not cost you any extra, but by purchasing through them you are supporting this channel - highly appreciated if you use them): 🔴 Dedicated Podcast Recorders: RØDE Rodecaster Pro 2: https://amzn.to/3cvI3sc or DE: https://amzn.to/3PD8dra RØDE Rodecaster Duo: https://bit.ly/RCDuoWhite ZOOM Podtrak P4: https://amzn.to/3yU2u9N Mackie DLZ Creator: https://amzn.to/3Jigu32 TASCAM Mixcast 4: https://amzn.to/3PCYKAJ 🎙 Microphones: SE Dynacaster: https://amzn.to/3Bclu5Q Shure SM7B: https://amzn.to/3PFokEv Røde NT1 5th Gen (XLR/USB, 32-bit float recording): https://amzn.to/3oIQwyq Røde Wireless Go II: hhttps://bit.ly/RWlessGo2 [https://bit.ly/RWlessGo2] Røde Videomic Go II: https://amzn.to/3aOeFNn Røde NT1-A: https://amzn.to/3IQ4ows Røde NT-USB mini: https://amzn.to/3osO6Ao Shure 55SH series II (the "Elvis-mic"): https://amzn.to/3vcTpI8 ElectroVoice RE320: https://amzn.to/3OgtNAN Shure MV7+ (Gen2!): https://amzn.to/3UhZTCf Lewitt LCT 240 Pro (black, bundle with Shock Mount): https://amzn.to/3XhQjOm + LCT 50 PSX magnetic pop-filter: https://amzn.to/3KuhnH7) Lewitt LCT 240 Pro white: https://amzn.to/3xKBOYO + white shock mount LCT 40 SH WH: https://amzn.to/3IpXrCq + LCT 50 PSX magnetic pop-filter: https://amzn.to/3KuhnH7) Røde PodMic USB: https://amzn.to/3PTlw8O Røde XCM-50: https://amzn.to/48F13Nj 🦾 Boom Arm: Røde PSA1+: https://amzn.to/3XesZRz Low Profile: Elgato Wave LP: https://amzn.to/3vfXLhw 🎛 Audio interfaces & Mixers: RØDE StreamerX 4k: https://bit.ly/StreamerX4k Focusrite Vocaster Two: https://amzn.to/3yP34FE Behringer Flow 8: https://amzn.to/3osCP30 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: https://amzn.to/3aQHJnp Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3oeQ7Qz Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3v2kWfj Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3v4xanv Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3aYzqFX Røde AI-1 (60db gain under 100$!): https://amzn.to/3ZjrRhv RØDE AI-Micro: https://amzn.to/3XPruJr 🎧 Headphones/Headsets Røde NTH-100: https://amzn.to/3inpOIy Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 Ohm: https://amzn.to/3RLFoup RØDE NTH-Mic: https://amzn.to/3XI3Ej2 RØDE NTH-100M: https://amzn.to/3YJ6SnF (189$ together with the headphones!) 🙉 Other Audio Gear: DI Box: https://amzn.to/3yU2u9N (Pyle) https://amzn.to/3ctjnR4 (Samson) DBX 286s Microphone processor/channel strip: https://amzn.to/3zk6JwD iRig2 adapter: https://amzn.to/3Te2uKk Apple Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter: https://amzn.to/3RSDln9 3.5mm TRRS cable: https://amzn.to/3SOiAua 🚡 Cables I use: RØDE XLR 3m: https://bit.ly/RodeXLR_3m Mogami XLR cable 3m: https://amzn.to/3zgUOzI Mogami TRS cable 3m: https://amzn.to/3Oh93sp Rode SC17 1.5m Hi-Speed USB-C to USB-C Cable: https://amzn.to/3fXTOcH 🎥 Video Gear: 🔦Lights: Aputure Amaran COB60d: https://amzn.to/3PqAy4g Aputure Lightdome SE: https://amzn.to/3yMNvOA Aputure MC RGB LED Light: https://amzn.to/3oA4Iq9 Aputure B7C RGB Light Buld E27: https://amzn.to/3IVeAUM SmallRig RM01 Mini Led Light Waterproof Portable 📸 Camera setup Camera 1: Sony ZV-E10 - https://amzn.to/3OmvUmk Lens: Sigma 16mm f1.4 - https://amzn.to/3PJLFFl Camera 2: Sony ZV-1 - https://amzn.to/45jSdlh Switcher: Atem Mini Pro ISO - https://amzn.to/3Q6xCMQ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:07 Let's talk about Lewitt first 4:17 The entry: LCT 240 Pro 5:35 Introducing: Lewitt Ray 6: 35 Aura Technology (autofocus for your voice) 9:48 Mute button on an XLR condenser mic??? 10:58 Aura + Mute = Mute by Distance! 12:19 Summary and conclusion 14:25 Outro + bonus feature

E016 - RØDE StreamerX 4K | Actually awesome, but watch out!

After months of testing and - honestly - confusion, I finally wrapped my head around the StreamerX 4K audio interface / 4K capture card combo from RØDE. Conclusion: it IS actually awesome, you just need to be aware of one thing - but that is pretty important and can ruin your experience. Which is why I think that it will get exponentially better with the next iteration. Find out how in this episode. Gear I use or recommend using (affiliate links, does not cost you any extra, but by purchasing through them you are supporting this channel - highly appreciated if you use them): 🎬 In this episode ⤵️ RØDE StreamerX 4K: https://amzn.to/434zzOS RØDE PodMic USB: https://amzn.to/3PTlw8O RØDE Wireless Go II: https://amzn.to/3PD84E4 RØDE NTH-100M: https://amzn.to/3YJ6SnF RØDE VideoMicro: https://amzn.to/3V2WSGE Camera 1: Sony ZV-E10 - https://amzn.to/3OmvUmk Lens: Sigma 16mm f1.4 - https://amzn.to/3PJLFFl Camera 2: Sony ZV-1 - https://amzn.to/45jSdlh 🔴 Dedicated Podcast Recorders: RØDE Rodecaster Pro 2: https://amzn.to/3cvI3sc or DE: https://amzn.to/3PD8dra RØDE Rodecaster Duo: https://amzn.to/3Q4iyzt ZOOM Podtrak P4: https://amzn.to/3yU2u9N Mackie DLZ Creator: https://amzn.to/3Jigu32 TASCAM Mixcast 4: https://amzn.to/3PCYKAJ 🎙 Microphones: SE Dynacaster: https://amzn.to/3Bclu5Q Shure SM7B: https://amzn.to/3PFokEv Shure SM7dB: https://amzn.to/4988IDi Røde NT1 5th Gen (XLR/USB, 32-bit float recording): https://amzn.to/3oIQwyq Røde Videomic Go II: https://amzn.to/3aOeFNn Røde NT1-A: https://amzn.to/3IQ4ows Røde NT-USB mini: https://amzn.to/3osO6Ao Shure 55SH series II (the "Elvis-mic"): https://amzn.to/3vcTpI8 ElectroVoice RE320: https://amzn.to/3OgtNAN Røde PodMic: https://amzn.to/3Iw2CTh Shure MV7: https://amzn.to/3GpZoOj Lewitt LCT 240 Pro (black, bundle with Shock Mount): https://amzn.to/3XhQjOm + LCT 50 PSX magnetic pop-filter: https://amzn.to/3KuhnH7) Lewitt LCT 240 Pro white: https://amzn.to/3xKBOYO + white shock mount LCT 40 SH WH: https://amzn.to/3IpXrCq + LCT 50 PSX magnetic pop-filter: https://amzn.to/3KuhnH7) Røde XCM-50: https://amzn.to/48F13Nj 🦾 Boom Arm: Røde PSA1+: https://amzn.to/3XesZRz Low Profile: Elgato Wave LP: https://amzn.to/3vfXLhw 🎛 Audio interfaces & Mixers: Focusrite Vocaster Two: https://amzn.to/3yP34FE Behringer Flow 8: https://amzn.to/3osCP30 Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3oeQ7Qz Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3v2kWfj Røde AI-1 (60db gain under 100$!): https://amzn.to/3ZjrRhv RØDE AI-Micro: https://amzn.to/3XPruJr 🎧 Headphones/Headsets Røde NTH-100: https://amzn.to/3inpOIy Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 Ohm: https://amzn.to/3RLFoup RØDE NTH-Mic: https://amzn.to/3XI3Ej2 🙉 Other Audio Gear: DI Box: https://amzn.to/3yU2u9N (Pyle) https://amzn.to/3ctjnR4 (Samson) DBX 286s Microphone processor/channel strip: https://amzn.to/3zk6JwD iRig2 adapter: https://amzn.to/3Te2uKk 🚡 Cables I use: Rode SC17 1.5m Hi-Speed USB-C to USB-C Cable: https://amzn.to/3fXTOcH 🎥 Video Gear: 🔦Lights: Aputure Amaran COB60d: https://amzn.to/3PqAy4g Aputure Lightdome SE: https://amzn.to/3yMNvOA Aputure MC RGB LED Light: https://amzn.to/3oA4Iq9 Aputure B7C RGB Light Buld E27: https://amzn.to/3IVeAUM 📸 Camera setup (see above under "in this episode") Monitor: Feelworld 7" - https://amzn.to/3OmyIjm Switcher: Atem Mini Pro ISO - https://amzn.to/3Q6xCMQ On the desk: ⚙️ Elgato Stream Deck Plus: https://amzn.to/3m07UwU Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:12 StreamerX basic capability check 1:59 NO 24fps support - why is it a PROBLEM? 3:30 Audio features: Dual USB 4:17 Audio features: 4 (!) mic inputs 7:06 Audio Routing 8:42 Smart Pads 10:21 Use all 4 mic inputs at once? 11:23 Digital Signal Processing, DSP 11:59 Sound demo of the 4 different mic inputs 14:34 Multi-track recording 16:06 Video Features 17:32 Improvement opportunities, 2nd Gen StreamerX? 21:18 Overall thoughts, conclusion 22:43 Outro

E015 - These are ALL the dynamic mics with a built-in preamp

This is a review of all dynamic microphones on the market as of February 2024, that have a built-in "booster" or "mic activator", so their own preamp built in, which - in exchange for supplying it with 48V (or in one case 24V) phantom power, can boost the mic signal by 18-50 decibel, depending on the model. Gear I use or recommend using (affiliate links, does not cost you any extra, but by purchasing through them you are supporting this channel - highly appreciated if you use them): 🎬 In this video ⤵️: Logitech Blue Sona: https://amzn.to/3Ui7mls Aston Stealth: https://amzn.to/48QlwOT Shure SM7dB: https://amzn.to/4988IDi SE Electronics Dynacaster DCM8: https://amzn.to/3Bclu5Q 🔴 Dedicated Podcast Recorders: RØDE Rodecaster Pro 2: https://amzn.to/3cvI3sc or DE: https://amzn.to/3PD8dra RØDE Rodecaster Duo: https://amzn.to/3Q4iyzt ZOOM Podtrak P4: https://amzn.to/3yU2u9N Mackie DLZ Creator: https://amzn.to/3Jigu32 TASCAM Mixcast 4: https://amzn.to/3PCYKAJ 🎙 Microphones: Shure SM7B: https://amzn.to/3PFokEv Røde NT1 5th Gen (XLR/USB, 32-bit float recording): https://amzn.to/3oIQwyq Røde NT1 Signature Series: https://amzn.to/42d6ssh Røde Wireless Go II: https://amzn.to/3PD84E4 Røde Videomic Go II: https://amzn.to/3aOeFNn Røde NT1-A: https://amzn.to/3IQ4ows Røde NT-USB mini: https://amzn.to/3osO6Ao Shure 55SH series II (the "Elvis-mic"): https://amzn.to/3vcTpI8 ElectroVoice RE320: https://amzn.to/3OgtNAN Røde PodMic: https://amzn.to/3Iw2CTh Shure MV7: https://amzn.to/3GpZoOj Lewitt LCT 240 Pro (black, bundle with Shock Mount): https://amzn.to/3XhQjOm + LCT 50 PSX magnetic pop-filter: https://amzn.to/3KuhnH7) Lewitt LCT 240 Pro white: https://amzn.to/3xKBOYO + white shock mount LCT 40 SH WH: https://amzn.to/3IpXrCq + LCT 50 PSX magnetic pop-filter: https://amzn.to/3KuhnH7) Røde PodMic USB: https://amzn.to/3PTlw8O Røde XCM-50: https://amzn.to/48F13Nj 🦾 Boom Arm: Røde PSA1+: https://amzn.to/3XesZRz Low Profile: Elgato Wave LP: https://amzn.to/3vfXLhw 🎛 Audio interfaces & Mixers: Focusrite Vocaster Two: https://amzn.to/3yP34FE Behringer Flow 8: https://amzn.to/3osCP30 Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3oeQ7Qz Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3v2kWfj Røde AI-1 (60db gain under 100$!): https://amzn.to/3ZjrRhv RØDE AI-Micro: https://amzn.to/3XPruJr 🎧 Headphones/Headsets Røde NTH-100: https://amzn.to/3inpOIy Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 Ohm: https://amzn.to/3RLFoup RØDE NTH-Mic: https://amzn.to/3XI3Ej2 RØDE NTH-100M: https://amzn.to/3YJ6SnF (189$ together with the headphones!) 🙉 Other Audio Gear: DI Box: https://amzn.to/3yU2u9N (Pyle) https://amzn.to/3ctjnR4 (Samson) DBX 286s Microphone processor/channel strip: https://amzn.to/3zk6JwD iRig2 adapter: https://amzn.to/3Te2uKk 🎥 Video Gear: 🔦Lights: Aputure Amaran COB60d: https://amzn.to/3PqAy4g Aputure Lightdome SE: https://amzn.to/3yMNvOA Aputure MC RGB LED Light: https://amzn.to/3oA4Iq9 Aputure B7C RGB Light Buld E27: https://amzn.to/3IVeAUM 📸 Camera setup Camera 1: Sony ZV-E10 - https://amzn.to/3OmvUmk Lens: Sigma 16mm f1.4 - https://amzn.to/3PJLFFl Camera 2: Sony ZV-1 - https://amzn.to/45jSdlh On the desk: 💻 Macbook Pro 14" 1TB: https://amzn.to/3ISUev1 🐁 Mouse: Logitech MX Master 3: https://amzn.to/3v2lJwN ⌨️ Keyboard: Logitech MX Mini: https://amzn.to/3zkzhpV 🖥 Monitor: Samsung M7 32" 4K Smart Monitor https://amzn.to/3ohdWap 🔦 Monitor light: Xiaomi Monitor Light Bar https://amzn.to/3aSRIZi ⚙️ Elgato Stream Deck PLus: https://amzn.to/3m07UwU Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:06 The problem the built-in preamps solve 4:33 Different mics, different boosters and extras 7:27 EQ options - Blue Sona 8:15 EQ options - Shure SM7dB 9:15 EQ options - SE Dynacaster 12:04 EQ options - Aston Stealth 12:56 4 mic comparison - neutral & presence boost 13:55 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (G-B-U) Intro 14:14 G-B-U: Aston Stealth 15:41 G-B-U: Blue Sona 17:12 G-B-U: Shure SM7dB 18:48 G-B-U: SE Dynacaster 20:13 Overall Conclusion

E014 - RØDE NT1 Signature Series: fair price + colors (vs the NT1-A and the Lewitt LCT 240 Pro)

In this episode I'm introducing the Signature Series of the iconic RØDE NT1 microphone, that's been around since the 1990's and comparing it to the NT1 5th Gen, the NT1-A and the Lewitt LCT 240Pro.