In early 2024 Logitech rebranded the Blue Sona as the "Yeti Studio." From what I understand, it's the exact same mic and the only difference is the logo on the backplate. It's a bummer to see the Blue name slip further away, but it seems like this is just another fun consequence of corporate mergers 😉
I heard Tom actually had the mic portion of this review ready a week ago but it took him another week to nail down puns to tie it all together. Great review as always!
@@tombuck Nice. I basically thought the same. There is a subtle difference between both microphones and I'd say it really depends on the voice and preference. The Sona seems to be a quite decent microphone. The only reason going for the SM7B might still be, that it has proven to be tough and it just has a bit more reputation, but I am really surprised by the blind test.
SM7B $399, Blue Sona $349. If you have an SM7B currently, just stick with it. If you're looking to get your first pro mic then save $50 and get the Blue Sona. Although, during black Friday, the Shure typically goes on sale. I bought an SM7B last year from Amazon for $299. However, I use my $99 Rode PodMic 95% of the time.
Yep, this is the smartest way. It'll be interesting to see what happens with holiday sales. With the Earthworks ETHOS also now being priced the same as the SM7B, I'm thinking Shure might try and really offer some tempting price cuts.
My problem in the blind tests is that I'm better at telling which is which than I am at deciding which one I prefer! That said, I'm glad you do them, it really astonished me how hard it was to guess which was which. I think the Sona has a more nasally or mid-high tone, but in some ways the brightness is appreciated. I think it even depends on speech delivery and a person's voice which mic will sound better, and I think they're close enough it could be that either is fine. I think the SM7B's quality is just that little much better, but if the saying is true that "gear doesn't matter, your content does", then having *such a similar mic* should really check the box and then some if someone was considering the SM7B and might try the Sona instead... I'm a little disappointed the Sona isn't even less expensive, but the fact that it costs *a little less* while being more convenient and not needing a booster or a mega-advanced interface (potentially saving you more money) is not nothing, for sure.
Blue Sona definitely for present and future generations for ease of use. The over all clarity is nice and more pleasing to my ears with your presentation and I own a shure sm7b. I will be purchasing a Blue Sona for more versatility.
While I think they sound extremely similar, as I rewatch this video, I do think I actually prefer the Sona (especially with the SM7B preset in the RCP). It's a really awesome mic!
I think one of the key takeaways again here is that the Rodecaster pro can make almost any basic mic sound fantastic so that is probably a better place to start if it's within the budget. I have the original Rodecaster pro 1 and I've tried sure sm58's they sound great, rode podmics, they sound great and also have a shure super 55 solely because I love Elvis and the old school rockabilly style mic looks. And verdict is ... They all sound fantastic in a live stream, live restaurant setting where people are eating and dining in the same room. The Rodecaster one is fantastic however still considering the 2 just because it looks awesome and I'm such a fan of the 1. Great vids, keep em coming
love the design of the Sona. I know the SM7B is a very popular mic but it's so nice to see something that can compare and, in my opinion, look better on camera.
Agreed. I'm glad they didn't tie it to any apps or software or anything- it's just a super solid XLR mic. That makes me hopeful that it'll stick around for a number of years.
Wow I am impressed by the Sona! I could tell which mic was which in the blind test, the Sona had a bit more presence or treble, but I thought they were very close and I preferred the Sona over the sm7b. Crazy! Great review as always!
SM7b would Lose each and every blind test against numerous 100$ condenser mics. It's just not meant to be used without eq. It's not even meant to be used for spoken word at all.....
Tom, as a guy who makes a ton of dad jokes and puns in the videos on his channel, I just want to tell you I appreciate the work here. I know firsthand that writing dad jokes is harder than it looks. :p
I currently have a GoXLR (which can fully power the SM7B), and I do most of my voice overs in a somewhat treated space (still got a decent bit of echo). Does the Blue Sona do a better job of avoiding background noise compared to the Shure SM7B? Or should I just spend the extra $50 on the SM7B since I already own the gear to power it?
That’s a good question. From what I’ve noticed, the Sona is quieter because it requires less gain. So even though the GoXLR can run the SM7B, it’ll need to be at a higher gain level, which will likely introduce a bit of noise. That being said, with something like the Go, it probably won’t be a huge issue since that’s what it’s made for, so it probably just depends on which mic you like the sound of more. You can’t go wrong either way 👍
Other than the sibilance that accompanies the mic, the Sona sounds quite nice. Great they added an active preamp (a la sE Dynacaster) as part of their mic design.
Great review. I am really impressed by the Blue Sona. I was considering getting the Sm7B, but you helped me make up my mind. I'll pick the Sona one paired with the Vocaster Two interface. Cheaper, and performs at the same level, if not better, considering the gain level advantage.
That'll be a great combo, I'm really happy the video was helpful! The SM7B will always be a special mic, but I'e done a ton of side-by-sides now and I can confidently say that I do genuinely prefer the sound of the Sona. 👍
I think they made a marketing mistake with the price. at 275-299 they would ‘own’ the market. Nice video excellent into to the total cost and worked needed for a good sounding Mic. Rode doesn’t want a cloud lifter and basically the Sona, has a built in Cloudlifter. Base-cut and boost are overdone but that can probably be fixed in a firmware. Nice job Tom!
I asked Rode about this and they said they'll get back to me. I'm sure their not too worried about trying to make their gear super setup for a random competitor, but it's a curious question.
I love the fact that you view Everything just on the objective side and with a lot of caution in your wording. You are just spitting out facts. I wanted to get a new Mic and the more i am looking for what to pick the more i Value your Reviews. It really helps me out alot so thank you very much !
Hi Sir. In the blind test I could tell the difference and preferred Mic 1 and the reason being was the plosive rejection. They both sound great and very similar in your set up. Other RU-vidr videos have had a much more obvious difference. But in your expensive blind test booth 😉 the plosives on the Blue mic was the tell tale sign. On the Scarlet interface I think I marginally preferred the Sona. Since I Have the Rocaster Pro 2 and a Samson 2QU my sound is adequate for my needs. (No one has complained that my sound sucks) Great video as always. Thanks for being Awesome.🤘
There's definitely a plosive difference between the two, but fortunately the Sona is still pretty darn good. The Q2u is a REALLY great mic, and I'm sure it sounds awesome though your RCP2 😎
I think Logi did a lot of testing and research into what the SM7B sounds like as well as its construction and isolation system and then added the built in pre-amp which was a great idea in my opinion because it opens it up to more people as there is no need to buy a separate booster for the many who own interfaces like the Focusrite 2i2 that benefit from a built in booster. I also like the design overall that the Sona has. I would say they really did their homework on this one. Congrats to the engineering team I think they did a great job on the design of the mic. They sound very close to me, I only hear very slight differences from one to the other. Plus I like the fact that you also show that aftermarket colored windscreens do in fact fit and look quite good on the Sona even though they are round. Great video.
im going to pick up the Blue Sona, my work has a discount with Logitech, so i can grab it for 250. going to give it a shot. see how it sounds.. Appreciate the review
Damn The Blue Sona is just more modern and convenient than the SM7B. It's great that you don't need to buy a Cloudlifter or any booster just to make your mic sound better. I'll wait for Black Friday sales and see which one's cheaper though since I just got the Elgato Wave DX.
Shure did a pretty huge sale on the SM7B last year, so I feel like they'll probably do that again this year with all the added competition. I'm wondering if Logitech will be able to discount the Sona by then. I know it's usually harder to put new things on sale because they're still recouping costs, but who knows. 🤷🏻♂️
Bravo! The interface tests are what sets you apart. Excellent job! Thank you very much! EDIT: I'm ready for Oktoberfest! (I'm talking about the outro music ;) )
Haha, I was wondering if anyone would make the Oktoberfest connection 😁 The interface comparisons really surprised me! Everything sounds great through the RCP, but I didn't expect such huge differences with the others. Definitely makes the Sona a go-to recommendation for me.
Review recommendation: I just got FDUCE SL40 for 80€ + shipping. Seems like a fantastic budget entry into SM7B-like mics. Very "curation over configuration" mindset, very plug-and-play. My poorly treated room sounds so much better. Would be interested to see you review this lil guy.
Interesting! Looks like an SM7B/MV7 hybrid. Good to know it's worked well in an untreated space. Thanks for the recommendation, I can definitely add it on my ideas list 👍
I clearly have no ear for sound, because i couldn't tell the difference between the two mics. But i will say that the Sona just has better looking aesthetics. Great review!
Fantastic, Tom!!! Thanks for putting so much time and attention to your review of the Blue Sona. I've seen a few videos, but "didn't get it." You really explain it well! Thanks!
GoPro timelapse tutorial coming soon! 😁 The Dynacaster is a good option too, I'm just not a fan of the mount/form factor on it (but the sound quality/price/features are awesome).
the blue sona sounds so good on your blind test, on other reviews the shure is much better, interesting, i wonder if i should get it, currently i'm using rode nt usb
It's a great choice if you want to jump into the world of XLR. Although I've seen Shure teasing some sort of mic release for the 27th, so I'm curious to see what it is. The teaser images they've posted look very much like an SM7B.
Great video as always! I literally just bought an SM7B with a Cloudlifter today. Not that I'm not happy with my setup, but had I watched your video sooner, I would've waited for the Blue Sona (or at least waited for more comparison videos) before making a purchase. Love the built in booster of the Blue Sona!
Wow. I was one of those people that love the SM7B. The Sona sounds great. I do love the Sure better with processing turnd on. Im really looking at the Sona closely
@@tombuck I agree. You blind test was great. I feel in love with the SM7B the first time I heard. Im currently using sampson Qu2 and the Fduce knock of sure MV7. Im looking forward to purchasing the Rode Podcaster to make those fine adjustments. Great video always looking forward to what you will post or stream next.
Awesome! I'm looking at upgrading from a headset to something on the more "enthusiast side" and I think this is exactly it! Thank you for the video, super helpful :)
Great video Tom! I bought a Rode Procaster a few weeks ago... it is fantastic! This mic would hit a little bit harder for me if it were about $100 cheaper. than the SM7B :) I owned the Blue Spark for a while.. it was a great mic. No doubt with Blue being involved the mic is great, but putting Logitec's name on it makes me feel like it was intended to be a consumer level mic and the price seems a bit much. Being so close in price.. most will pick the SM7B.. because of the mic's heritage. Great review. I am really impressed, great job Logitec!
When I see the Mystery Mic Box come out I know we gonna get down to the nitty gritty... 🎙🎙 And though I'm not using my Yamaha mixer (RCP2) but I really liked it when it was paired with my dbx 286s and 131s and if I didn't need to have multiple mic inputs I never would have changed to the RCP2. If I didn't have the dbx unit the RCP2 is head and shoulders above the Yamaha in overall sound quality on spoken word like you said.
Definately a difference, although subtile. But that's also true about the price really. The Shure is just marginally more expensive. Like the look of the Sona it's a pretty good looking mic imo.
Interesting that the actual colors are graphite and off-white as opposed to black and white but that’s still better than something like stargazer cream and midnight charcoal. Excellent review. I think you might have been a bit tough on the Yamaha mixer, but it is true that the mic preamps on low end mixers can be a bit noisy on high gain. To be fair, I have about 40 years experience in live sound and recording, which is a different game from podcasting. I probably wouldn’t use either of these microphones to record a choir.
Yeah, even though it's "Off White" it's just white in person. It's great! But it's just white. The Yamaha mixer is amazing, but it's definitely form a time before podcasting/streaming/etc. To me it just emphasizes the importance of considering what your mics will be running thought and not just focusing on getting a great mic by itself. 👍
@@tombuck I failed to say that I liked the Blue a very tiny bit better, but it’s hard to describe why. I refuse to say absolute better or worse except there are some situations where certain microphones are just not suited, which is why I own about 20 different models.
Every time you turn around a new mic is coming out 🤣😂… I have a Samson q92 and a re27nd… I may get the shure sm7b just for vocal recording. I use the other mics for my podcasts and live stream… I do have condenser mics for recording but I want to add a dynamic mic to my recording for singing… great review
It's pretty crazy how much competition there is in this space at the moment. The Sona is one of the rare ones that I think really does bring something new to the tables rather than "Company X's version of Company Y's mic" that we've seen a lot. Even though it kind of is Blue's version of the SM7B. 😬
Thanks Tom, that was another fantastic and helpful video to watch. I have been "eyeing" the SM7V, but I guess I'll wait a little and see if the Blue Sona will convince me otherwise. I am still working with a USB mic, so your review on the Vocaster 2 was very helpful as well.
Sounds great! IMO the best sounding spoken word mic out there right now is the Rode Procaster. Sounded better to me than the SM7B in a blind test, and it's under $200. And then of course the Rode Podmic is just an absolute steal for $100 or less.
the blind mic test i knew the 2nd was the blue sona because through out the video when your speaking in the blue sona i heard a buzz but the sm7b on the other hand doesn't have that same buzz
The Blue Sona has caught my eye for sure. Only problem is just getting an SE Electronics Dynacaster in June with quite a bit of feature parody for $60 less. Sure aesthetically the Sona is perhaps more eye catching as it draws from the SM7B, but the difference in function and sound is making me wonder how much is gained or lost with a price that competitive between the Dynacaster and the Sona. Also of note, the Dynacaster can toggle between active and passive mode which can make a huge difference for those using portable recorders for podcasting over a mixer setup as far as battery life can go.
I still preferred the sound of the sm7b, The sona's sound altered quite a lot where as the sm7b stayed the same. As for looks the sm7b wins. I personally would still go with the sm7b as its only £50 more and can be used on many different things
It's definitely been popular for so long with good reason. The SM7B has absolutely earned it's reputation 👍 By the way, great channel. I'm just starting to work towards my private pilot's license, so it's neat to see something about aviation!
Whoosh, what was that animation at 04:40? Sooo cool, handmade I guess 🙂 Now, the mic, if the price difference is only $50, I'd still go for the SM7B, any day. I have loads of Logi products and like them, but nope. You fooled me with the blind test, but after you've revealed the nr. 1 and nr.2 and I watched again, I understood one thing, allow me to get nerdy on this end - the reason I was fooled was that the proximity from your mouth to the microphones became obvious from the side camera view. The Blue Sona needs less closer positioning of the mouth than the SM7B - in order to give that nice boomy bass. I guess it's that they adjusted the pickup pattern to allow for more distance before loosing the basses. On the SM7B it's like 2-3 inches and then it's gone. That's what my ears hear sire dear (destroyed from years of touring and playing without protection - kids... beware!). This has become an essay but I'll still continue to say that I do agree with your final judgement, and speaking from the practical view the Sona is a great mic to get, versatile, good sounding, personally I don't like the design at all but _that's_ really only me. Great review as always Tom!
GoPro 11 light painting! Next week's video is going to be all about it 👍 The Sona is definitely a bit more forgiving if you get away from it a bit, which is probably a great thing in terms of usability for "the average Joe (or Mac 😁). I still love the SM7B, but I'm just super excited to have a VERY similar sounding mic that's easy to recommend to anyone wanting an upgrade without already owning a bunch of equipment.
Good review, first off. But, hmm,... on the fence about this. I watched first on treadmill, where I watch youtube frequently. There was no comparison: through the crappy TV speakers-- the SM7b had a clarity on your voice that the Sona could not match. The Sona sounded muddy, almost underwater. But.. I switched to airpods pro, what most people listen to a podcast with, I would imagine. There I could hear what you were talking about. This mic sounded really good--although I still thought the 7b was better. But listening through the airpods, I could see how someone might begin to weigh in the built in pre, savings on cost, etc. Still, the SM7b is a tried and true classic. This is the new kid. If it were my dollars, I would understand that I need to build in a cloudlifter to the cost of a SM7b. And if I had the Rodecaster II, there would be no contest--the SM7b is just, I believe, a better bet. And...btw, I rarely use my SM7b. I gravitate to either an RE20 or a Neumann BCM705 Dynamic. So I'm not a 7b apologist. I just feel with the Sona this close in price, you stick with the classic. Thanks for the great review, Tom!
There really are so many variables. While editing/recording I switched between Rode headphones, AirPods, MacBook speakers, and living room sound system and there were definitely differences across each system. I was surprised that I found I preferred the Sona over the SM7B in each case though. The RE20 is definitely a great one. We did a blindfolded mic test with all of mine a few months ago and that was the one I ended up choosing. 😁
I love my sona great review btw. Also I used both of the switch at the same time of the sona the bass cut and presence for my voice it is good its more clearer. I upgraded from an Audio-Technica bp40 the Sona sounded better and more clearer.
Yep, so much depends on specific voices! I've got friends who never need boosters with the SM7B because they just have such naturally loud/boomy voices while I always need one (or the RCP2) to make it sound it's best. Tons of variables in the audio world, so it's always important to focus on what works for yo bas an individual 👍
Came back to revisit this video to see if I should recommend the Sona to people when they are asking me about the SM7B, and darn it, that Sona does make Tom's voice just a tad bit better! I'd say this: the $50 price difference is negligible. That's not a legitimate reason to get the Sona instead of the Shure. But if you're recommending a mic to a "newbie," and they want SM7B sound but don't care about branding, this is an obvious choice. It removes the added complication and cost (typically average $100 extra) of a gain booster for the Shure. That being said, before buying a Blue Sona instead of a Shure SM7B, go and listen to other reviewers with different types of voices to hear how it sounds on different people. If you have a voice similar to Tom's, and you're not dead set on buying the Shure, just get the Blue Sona. But there's no denying the ubiquity of the Shure SM7B. If part of the reason you want one, and not a knockoff of one, is because of the iconic design and nostalgic, shiny "piece of history" aspect to it, you're not gonna be happy until you've bought at least one SM7B😂 that's certainly why I bought mine, even though there are fantastic options out there that would suit my purposes for way less money.
You're totally right in that It really does depend on a person's specific voice. The Sona is really great though! I'm currently working on a review for the Shure SM7dB, which includes some Sona comparisons and it really does shine...and is $150 cheaper than the SM7dB. That being said, you're also totally right about wanting "the real thing." If you want an SM7B, nothing else will really scratch the itch.
@@tombuck not to try and taint your own thoughts that you're forming for your review (I'm sure you'll do it in good ole Tommy B style as usual), all things considered (including price), I think Aidan Wolf over at Dark Corner Studios put it well in his recent review of the SM7dB: "This mic would have been mic of the year... In 2020."
although I have an SM7B I had the Sona for a while and was like meh, don't need it!, Then it hit $250. I managed to get one for around $185 and am glad to be revisiting it. Nice mic for sure!
I am curious to see how well the Blue Sona will sell. Its in a very tough price zone particularly for a newcomer. My take is that the Blue Sona will go on sale once the hype is over.
It'll definitely be interesting to see. I feel that it's fairly priced, but I think I might also have spent too much time with microphones where I'm forgetting that the idea of spending $200+ on a mic seems completely absurd when getting started or making a first upgrade.
My only complaint with my SM7b is that I haven't been able to get it dialed in where it doesn't pick up mouth noise. It's been a big struggle for the past couple years
Ahh yes, that can be tricky. Some of it can be remedied by adjusting mic technique, but I also no a few people who use “de-clicking” plugins to help too.
On the off chance that someone will answer, does anyone know what desk mic stand he's using in this video? I'm pretty new to this and I'm set on getting a Blue Sona, but my set up right now doesn't allow for a boom arm
@@tombuck Thank you so much! Your videos are amazing and so so informative btw! I feel like I've learned more from you than the other youtubers I've found in recent days!
Was looking at the procaster but it's quite expensive in Taiwan, so for a little more I can grab the sm7b, the Sona isn't even available here. I'm just thinking about if a cloudlifter is needed or not for the sm7b with the Rodecaster pro 1
The Sona sounds slightly more distorted in the low mids, and is slightly more sibilant. However it sounds identical otherwise and no one is ever going to hear the difference that's for sure. Great mic either way, and might even be better for a lot of people since it'll probably be easier to dial in than the SM7b.
Interesting! A lot of WFH people dove into the gear world in 2020, but it didn’t really occur to me that a lot of them might now be wanting to upgrade 🤔
@@tombuck We did! But also only dove into what was avail… most of us still don’t much about the virtues of making good interactive presentations or (gasp) something as basic as switches! since we thought all this was temp but now a lot of us have been on hybrid world so its time to make a serious effort… personally I ’ve been binge watching your channel altho an updated/specific video on an actual beginners setup (for presenters) would be super appreciated
Many thanks for delivering such a high quality video about the Blue Sona in a such short time 😀 Have you compared the Sona on the RodeCaster Pro 1 vs 2 in terms of possible disadvantages because of the built in booster of the Sona and the RCP 2 statement regarding additional signal boosting? It seems to work very well on the RCP2 😀👍🏻
Part of the magic of the RCP2 is that EVERYTHING works well one it 😁 Fortunately the Sona does still work well with the RCP1 since it's got the built in booster, but adding EQ takes a bit more time since there's no SM7B preset (which I really like on this one).
This is a fantastic review as always Tom, and a very exciting product! I’m currently using the original Rodecaster and a heil pr30…I’d be very interested in trying this mic at some point as the heil can be a bit “crispy” in the high end :)
Ahh yes, I haven't used a Heel yet myself, but several models have been on my list for a while. It always a fine line between "needing" a new mic and just wanting to try a new one 😁
I noticed for my voice that if I do some EQ with the flat sound, I sound really good for video recordings. For livestreams, my Vocaster One's Radio EQ setting with some adjustments to the compression and EQ sliders with the Sona's presence boost turned on also makes my voice sound good for livestreaming situations. Again, this is mostly for my voice which is bassy in the low tones and sounds less bassy the higher or more excited I get.
I guessed correctly on the mystery mic, but I had a 50/50 chance so... The Logi mic removes the need for additional hardware, so the cost savings is more than just the purchase price. The main takeaway from this though was that I don't need a Rodecaster mixer! The differences were negligible.
Haha, those are pretty good odds I suppose 😁 And you're totally right about the RCP. While it's absolutely incredible in terms of features, if you're just looking for an interface for one or two mics, there are definitely other options (the Vocaster Two is really impressive).
@@tombuck I really enjoyed that video, but I think the K688 is, I believe, their first XLR microphone. Would love to see a review from you as you are the only RU-vidr I really trust when it comes to audio product reviews. Love that you test most microphones on multiple audio interfaces.
Getting the SM7B was such a let down for me. Had to get a cloud lifter and still didn’t care for the sound. Then upgraded the interface - still wasn’t happy. Upgraded the interface to a GoXLR and bc I use a MacBook it wasn’t compatible. For the sound I want, I’m still going to have to spend another $600 for the interface like you have. Kind of disappointing.
This definitely isn't an uncommon situation, and it really does come from the SM7B's original intent as a truly pro studio microphone. It's REALLY nice to have more accessible options that still deliver that same great quality now.
I accidentally twisted mine a bit too hard and it snapped. That was my own dumb fault, but if you reach out to Rode, they should replace yours for you.
@@tombuck Cheers! Also: I was pleasantly surprised by the audio! However, at $350, I would hope it sounds like it did! I am curious if you've looked into the Universal Audio SD-1, a $300 SM7B styled microphone!
Ouch! One more test and this would been splendid, indeed 😅 I know it is not the purpose of this mic mike 😅 Yet how do they compare 2 feet away, looking for a-way to hide those mics for a Zoom call for example ❔Is the extra gain available on the Sona a bargain ❔😅 Anyway, Thank you for this nice review 😅 See you 👋
These are definitely not "out-of-frame" mics, so wouldn't recommend either for that. But if you haven't checked out the Rode Videomic NTG, it's a GREAT option. They just lowered the price to $200 I think and it can be a USB C mic. 👍
The Sona matches the style of the Logitech Streamcam, although I think I’ll be buying the Rode Podmic. I already have the Rode VideoMicro which, to be fair is a great mic for not a lot of money and I’ve used it on all the livestreams on my channel, Peoples Scents ( one stream was ruined by the sound coming from my sidekick’s headset mic though!
The PodMic is great. IT's probably got just about the best mounting system around too, because it'll work on any boom arm/stand without the need for an adapter.
@@tombuck Many thanks Tom. I’m just about to pull the trigger £104 with cable on Amazon at the moment! - I’ve watched your videos over and over - they’re great!
Yes, it's pretty widely available. I got mine on Amazon because shipping was quicker, but I've also seen it at B&H and Sweetwater. So sorry to hear about damage from the hurricane. I hope you're staying safe and doing as well as possible 🙏
Yes here it is. And what a review Tom! Full of information And very scientific testing. I was too fast And went out a Day before this video And bought my SM7B. It did not dissapoint but The main thing might be my rcp2 that makes it sound awesome. Keep up The good work!
The SM7B with the RCP2 is 🤌 The downside comes when it's not paired with a powerful interface like that. I'm sure you'll love it and it'll sound great for many many years to come!
You’re a great teacher! 🏆 I learned a ton not only about the new microphone, but also about important considerations for audio recording. As you said, *you don’t know what you don’t know*!! Thanks for helping us to understand a little more. I may need to get myself one of those nifty boards instead of just plugging my Rode video mic into my Sony a7iv! That may require a mic with Phantom power! 💥
Thank you sir! There Rode mic into the Sony is more than enough for just about everything (and there's no need to sync anything)! The Vocaster Two interface DOES have a camera output though, so it makes it really easy to connect XLR mics to any camera with a regular mic jack 💡
@@tombuck I am looking to get a microphone for book narration. I am not sure if I want to go with a Rode NT-1 or the Sona. I have a deeper voice, so I think the Sona would be the way to go, I am not sure. However, I am glad I found your channel. Now I am able to hear things.
The many shootouts between the Sona and the SM7B have really emphasized how much the (gained-up) preamp contributes to the SM7B's sound. The Sona is much more consistent from preamp to preamp, for better or for worse. I will say that the Sona's switches seem to be somehow even less useful than the SM7B's, which is an achievement in itself lol Also, I'll note that the Sona's supercardioid polar pattern does require better mic technique (vis-à-vis the SM7B's cardioid polar pattern), which may not come easily for, say, a streamer who's primarily focused on a screen rather than mic position. Not necessarily a pro or a con-just something to keep in mind.
Haha, I hear you on the switches. I always just keep my SM7B switches to the default position. You're totally right about the polar pattern requiring better technique.
In the blind test I could tell which one was which, the blu one has more bass, I would use the high pass filter on it for sure, but it does sound good with processing
In the blind test i prefered both times the sona. Still it could be the angle or soundsetting but its save to say that it sounds at least as good as the sm7b.
