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RODE Smartlav - I know I said it was $60, but that was back in June. Looks like the price went up a little, but still an amazing option for cheap wireless audio capture. amzn.to/UWN92Y
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@rgblack316 5 лет назад

Watching this in 2019... Jay looks so young!

@ishepard2 4 года назад

Same

@madrabbit9007 4 года назад

Hope I can find some of this stuff in 2020

@jasperdevries8296 3 года назад

hahaha watching in 2021 LOL

@Jayztwocents 10 лет назад

I specifically tuned the bass on this video around the 251hz range, which is where the lows in my voice are. I also cranked them a few db higher than normal. Why? To see who here has their own bass and subwoofers tuned too high. SO, if you said "Its too bassy!!!" You only exposed that your own sound systems are out of tune.

@ristozopp5827 10 лет назад

Well since this time im using headphones, i dont hear a difference :)

@badass6300 10 лет назад

when did you do these tech talks live? I watched them before, but I stopped for a while since it was way too late 4-5:00 AM my time. So are they still at the same time and which day are they.

@TheWargod56 10 лет назад

That alesis mixer/eq is really good for the price, and the phantom power is 48V, whereas berhinger shit costs the same and doesn't compare!

@tvwears 10 лет назад

Im wearing over ear sennheisers and it sounds a little to bassy

@magmakum4628 10 лет назад

look jay, even on a 800€ monitoring system in a audio treated room, the voice is a little too bassy :) that mic is better suited for female voices, but -3db on the bass knob should do you well.. if you want to step up your audio quality even more, put a nice de-esser, a soft compressor and a limiter on the input while your recording (via software), so you'll have a nice and consistent audio track.. or if you want more of that "warm radio announcer voice" you can try a multiband compressor (most of them already have a radio voice preset)

@tienouttatien8942 8 лет назад

Thank you so much! I've been struggling with the noise floor on my Alesis Multimix 8USBFX for months. I watched this and was immediately dismissive because the product was another Alesis mixer - but kept watching because I know you have high quality audio. Turns out, all I needed to do was lower the gain in Windows.

@TheCphase 10 лет назад

Wow! That mixer blew me away! I love the warm tones and the bass in ur voice, and the ability to adjust.

@EposVox 10 лет назад

Great video.

@Deactrals 3 года назад

BNNOOO

@TheBekker_ 10 лет назад

"Røde" was started by 2 swedish ppl, thats why theres the "Ø" Im from denmark and swedish is pretty close to danish. And "Røde" means "Red". So that might be why some pronounce its red

@esexx 10 лет назад

Exactly what info I was looking for! Thanks Jay.

@Alexandra-Rex 10 лет назад

That mixes sounds like a great device, I will definitely check that out :) Thank you for the tip!

@CB-RADIO-UK 8 лет назад

Great tip on the clapping. That makes watching the video worth it for me. Thanks.

@Grifter 7 лет назад

thats what the clappers in movies are for. clapping your hands accomplishes the same thing though.

@CB-RADIO-UK 7 лет назад

Oh yeah never thought of that.

@greencertifiedweb 5 лет назад

You can also get one of those dog training clickers and save your hands. They're about $2 at Petco!

@Ubuntuaddicted 10 лет назад

i think the audio was better with the smartlav, that's just my opinion. it's possible to plug the smartlav into the mic jack on your computer and just capture it with audacity correct?

@Jayztwocents 10 лет назад

The pinout on the 3.5mm jack for the Smartlav is specific to the smartphone layout (3 pin style) If there is some sort of adapter, then it may work

@Ubuntuaddicted 10 лет назад

***** i think there's 3 pins like that because the port on the iphone is for a mic as well as headphones. 1 pin is for mic, 1 pin for left audio and 1 pin for right audio. i'm just guessing though, only way to find out is if you could try for us to just plug it into a mic or line-in port on your computer and see if audacity picks up audio from it.

@Jayztwocents 10 лет назад

Ubu the Tech Guru It doesnt work on the PC, camera or Zoom. I tried that a long time ago, I should have been more clear in my first comment. The pin locations on the 3.5mm are in fact very different than standard mic.

@phsycoidiot 10 лет назад

***** Jay, there's actually an attachment available for the tip of your Rode Lav. that costs about 20 dollars to XLR/ 1/4 / 1/8 / and Micon.

@ashneilroy 10 лет назад

***** Here is the adapter www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-5MM-Female-4pin-TO-2x3-5MM-Male-Stereo-3pin-CONVERTER-for-microphone-and-audio-/151340263184?_trksid=p2054897.l4275 For use with the smartlav you would not need to use the green connector. Just connect the red connector to the microphone in jack on your computer.

@teambelltraining8958 4 года назад

Thank you for this I know its several years old, but I literally just got mine in...learning the best set ups, but you put me at ease listening to this

@JOshj5hawk 7 лет назад

Wow, I was just looking into this kind of stuff, thanks!

@rohithram9227 8 лет назад

haha he says XLR like "eggs-ell-are" great video tho

@WayStedYou 10 лет назад

It does sound kinda like listening to radio at 7:35. I think it sounds better when you remove some of the bass a bit later on. Edit: at 8:35

@xMartyZz 10 лет назад

I thought it was just my subwoofer, glad I'm not the only one who feels the same way.

@JamesLovesGames 4 года назад

Dude, this is EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for all day. Thanks so much!

@TheKormerican 10 лет назад

Jay, you seem to be the go to guy for audio solutions for RU-vid! I remember subscribing over your microphones for RU-vid video, might be worth doing a 2014 version now that there are more options! Cool to see you make it this far!

@lattop8440 7 лет назад

I made my desk arm from a lamp for 10 bucks :D And it's way stable than standart desk arms.

@QuadMoePiece 10 лет назад

I'm not correcting, but just explaining: 'Røde' is Norwegian and translates to 'Red' as in the color, therefore some people simply say 'Red'

@protoman247 5 лет назад

*angry comment*

@jonastuven8503 5 лет назад

Ja mæn røde kjæm frå Australia

@SilvanoRamirez 8 лет назад

You've just earned yourself a new subscriber. Great video. Thank you.

@stevejones1710 10 лет назад

Great work as always Jay :)

@TheKranee 8 лет назад

Røde is actually Danish. And does mean "red" :)

@willbolton7752 7 лет назад

*Angry Comment*

@torbentwins 7 лет назад

Yes that is correct - from another Dane, however the company is Australian; "Welcome to RØDE Microphones - a uniquely Australian owned and operated audio company. Our home is in beautiful Sydney, just 20km west of Sydney's down town area and right near the home of the Sydney 2000 Olympics."

@39zack 7 лет назад

Thomas Jensen it is actually genious that they pronounce it as rode in English themselves instead of trying to get native English speakers to pronounce the Ø right 😂

@Goodlar 7 лет назад

Torben, I think the founder had some sort of connection to Denmark though. He was born there? Or lived there? I can't remember.

@bendikremme 7 лет назад

its acurly norwigan too, abd means the same as he said

@Idrasag0n 8 лет назад

Could we get an 2016 update? great vid btw

@Vertshark 7 лет назад

It's a dynamic mic which means direct USB is not going to give you any decent levels without tons of noise. An inexpensive pre-amp (ART makes some) then 1/4-inch to 1/8-inch adapter direct to the computer would be a better solution than straight USB. That Alesis Mix4 though is my travel mixer and it worked great. Recently decided to go with a multi-track solution (4 separate channels) via a Personus 44VSL audio interface direct to Studio One DAW

@ChefClary60 8 лет назад

I bought same Alesis mixer. Awesome rig, I love it!

@crossroadswalker 7 лет назад

I am actually looking at buying one of these. Any advice?

@chrisharriman8404 9 лет назад

Just ordered this set up you recommended. Really excited. Thanks for the tip and look out for my channel coming soon...

@SIKIZE 7 лет назад

eggs el are microphone

@ArisuVEVO 7 лет назад

hey there

@Mohawks1608 10 лет назад

Wow

@Jayztwocents 10 лет назад

SUCH FIRST!

@XxJ0K3RxX1000 10 лет назад

***** MANY UPVOTES

@TThomas939 10 лет назад

Much audio such RU-vid

@Rock12402 10 лет назад

Great advice. Definitely will be looking into these solutions. Awesome vid as always.

@geek 10 лет назад

Very informative video. Great job.

@RWoody1995 10 лет назад

The bass is too damn high!!! its just going to make it very tiring to listen to your voice especially in longer videos, its not as bad as if it was very high pitch because then it would just be painful but this is just too far to the other extreme, much preferable to have the tone set to a natural level imo.

@Jayztwocents 10 лет назад

Nope, your subwoofer is too damn high. My bass HZ is cut, and enhanced around 251hz. Perhaps turn down your own bass.

@RWoody1995 10 лет назад

nope, I have my subwoofer turned right down actually (so as not to annoy the neighbors) and could do with being turned up really and I have my audio settings at the default flat requency response, no extra bass being added in anywhere, anything else I listen to sounds perfectly natural to me except for the part of this video where you use the new audio setup, you are going to say to me that professionally produced movies, tv shows, music and games have their audio setup wrong and only you have it set up correctly?

@Jayztwocents 10 лет назад

megaspeed2v2 I tested the audio on 4 systems, as well as my 7.1 surround with 12" sub, not sure what to tell ya.

@Diablos199 10 лет назад

***** Indeed jay. I also have a flat mix of the frequencies and the subwoofer is +0 db. As a musician i think the bass needs a few db lower. Nice audio though, but i liked the RODE sooo much more.

@koala_c 10 лет назад

***** Sound quality is good on mobile (Moto G lte 4G).

@VikingMarksman 10 лет назад

I personally think that the way you have your mixer set has to much bass

@Jayztwocents 10 лет назад

Perhaps, BUT, the fact that its adjustable, is the best part!

@s1nski 10 лет назад

***** Indeed the adjustable part is amazing! But the bass is really really heavy in this video. I think a more natural and clear voice would be easier to hear for longer periods, like in your pod casts.

@Qwarkdreams 10 лет назад

Great video! There are many videos I didn't watch until the end or even stopped them at the very beginning because the audio quality was terrible. I highly appreciate people like you who invest in good audio equipment (and have a relaxing voice). Your videos are very easy to listen to. Keep up the good work!

@ItsMeAdamC 10 лет назад

Awesome video, love the mic setup. Currently getting my computer setup so I can start streaming, I love your setup as well. Any tips would be welcome.

@Lumiinary 10 лет назад

its pronounced red,now u have to reply to me MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

@kingwest5409 10 лет назад

Another dream crushed:/

@Lumiinary 10 лет назад

NO I STILL HAVE HOOOOOOPPEEEEE

@thetoygun4796 10 лет назад

Its røde or röde not red. Lol i have ø i my main language

@Jayztwocents 10 лет назад

LuminaryChief56HD !!!!!!!!!! ANGRY COMMENT!

@Voxvalve 10 лет назад

***** Hi Jay. sorry to comment on the mic but here is the explanation. Peter Freedman the fouder put in the ‘Ø’ character as a salute to his Scandinavian heritage. They do pronounce it Rode, But in fx. Danish røde translates to red. Keep up the great work :)

@ramosmarchelino3028 5 лет назад

2019 anyone?

@JamesTheGiantPanda 7 лет назад

i just bought an e835, making me feel really confident about my decision over the sm58

@TheNielsAlmelo 10 лет назад

really awsome how you help the community! Keep it up Jay

@BF3AK7geekteam 10 лет назад

i dont like the radio tune

@atibalaroche2846 8 лет назад

I dont like your voice with bass...

@hamburgersteo2k10 10 лет назад

Amazing review. I don't need a mic for any reasons in particular but I feel like I want one now :)

@5BBassist4Christ 8 лет назад

I used this exact same mixer for my music recordings (both RU-vid covers and original songs). It works great for recording music too. I used the same set up -USB plug into my computer using Audacity. It works great for recording vocals, bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and keyboard synthesizer. The only instrument I had trouble with recording was violin. Unfortunately, it got stolen, so I'm looking into new options for my videos and original recordings now.

@facelessanimal 10 лет назад

sweet video Jay!

@LTDanno360mods 9 лет назад

MIND FREEKING BLOWN! great mixer!

@YouNameItGaming 7 лет назад

damn Jay, I've once again found one of your older vids incredibly helpful! I have a boom and a BM 800 on the way to try and clean up my sound over TeamSpeak, and while I was thinking of ordering a phantom power adapter, this particular unit might be better suited to me :-) the only thing that worries me about a usb or external soundcard though, is the thought of losing the acoustic echo cancelation from my integrated Realtek HD.

@TheADMISTRATORS 10 лет назад

Perfect timing I was looking to upgrade my audio input and have been a sub of yours for awhile and saw this video the very day I was looking to order the equipment. I was going to go with a Blue Yeti but went with this exact setup that you recommended. I order the equipment on Thursday and had everything at my house on Saturday. I will say that the audio quality is AMAZING! Great video and as always another great recommendation. BTW my VoiceAttack program now recognizes more of my commands as result also. Thanks Jay!

@ManicEightBall 8 лет назад

Thank you. This video *was* really helpful. Also, The Røde was (according to Wikipedia) originally unofficially called the Rodent-1, and later named the Rode NT-1, but he added in the ø because of his Scandinavian heritage. So, yes, it's pronounced like "road". Again, thanks.

@iTzDaNiiLo 10 лет назад

I'm blown away by the quality of the mic your wife gave you. Another amazing video Jay

@Prophat 10 лет назад

As an owner of the Alesis device, I know that I really like it. I've also always found XLR better in almost all circumstances than the usual USB microphones - Looking at you, Blue.

@bobtheman1 7 лет назад

Awesome tips! Great video. Thank you!

@CelmorSmith 10 лет назад

I like these kind of Videos. It sounds really great and "voluminous" on a Moto G (speakers) but really radio announcer-bassy on my DT 770 Pro (250 Ohm)

@williamhayden7711 7 лет назад

Great video Jay, thanks.

@slimjim125_gaming4 6 лет назад

Much help thank you so much Jay!

@therealcupofjoe2210 6 лет назад

I got my Behringer Eurorack UB802 off newegg for about $30 a few years back. It also includes a mid setting if anyone's looking for an even cheaper mixing board.

@TomPTV 10 лет назад

Makes me wanna start a podcast now! Hmm I might actually do that!

@iHunterGaming 8 лет назад

WOW just the video i was looking for!!!! thanks J

@marssmoon8310 9 лет назад

@JayzTwoCents dying to know here, do you too aswell get a buzz noise 1khz whine tone with the mixer? I bought it and Its really bad, not like your video?

@skittyzed 10 лет назад

Just found this channel through Jerry's channel, awesome stuff so far, loving tech talk, Skunkworks is beautiful, and this video just tops it off. I've recently been looking for a better mic set up (my headset has a garbage mic, all the volumes turned up and my voice is still just a whisper to people) was looking at the at2020 and this mixer might be added to that purchase too, looks (or is that sounds?) amazing and versatile, and best of all CHEAP!

@amok00 9 лет назад

Thank you so much, ive been trying to channel out RODE from my possible microphone list,becuase ive always thought they were ultra expensive. but i have found absolutely no success with any other brand (even just plain audio recorders) but this i will definitely add this to my birthday list

@matthewperkins4644 7 лет назад

Great video dude

@JerryNeutron 10 лет назад

Not bad! May have to invest in a similar setup

@evankapantais5300 9 лет назад

quite informative jayz. i know a lot about audio but the examples were good. eq is a really nice addition to the setup too when it comes to those bad low frequencies. cheers

@jamieoliver7947 10 лет назад

Thank you Jay! I have a more informed opinion of what to get now :)

@tonyandreola1 10 лет назад

Jay...Excellent Video!!!! Real true value for my time...I have been looking for this particular info for a while now...the bass might have been al little heavy but sooooo What...Rock ON!!!!!!!!

@felixselwyn 10 лет назад

This is a great video. Should be a must watch for anyone looking to start or improve a RU-vid channel. Now if we can get people to start using windscreens on mics when they shoot outside...

@rvg9095 9 лет назад

Thanks men for this great video!

@rosecameron3559 8 лет назад

awesome video, so helpful thank you!

@TheMrFishnDucks 10 лет назад

Very good video. Keep up the good work.

@danmar007 10 лет назад

Discovered this channel only a short while ago and it's turning out to one of my favourites. Well done Jay. As for the RODE did you happen to put it in your cart? Because every time I put something in my Amazon cart the price goes up! :-)

@HyperactiveSeaLion 10 лет назад

I watched your other audio video last night for the first time.. what a coincidence... haha

@geezergeek1637 3 года назад

Watching in 2020... and "Jay still looks young". :) Thanks for the review, Jay! Went looking for the Alesis reviews... and what do you know... I already subscribe to you. :) Keep up the good work!

@AvelardoLopez 10 лет назад

This was a great and fun video to watch.

@part-timepixel1820 6 лет назад

Thanks for the info Jay, i picked up the smartlav+ and an AT2020 with a mackie mixer. Good stuff and the clapping is a great tip as well.

@SamsTechTips 10 лет назад

love your outro music

@kensg 7 лет назад

Good stuff Jay...thank you

@DeepSouthTechie 10 лет назад

I think it sounds great! Sounds as good as any radio announcer I've ever heard before.

@DuncanJMcMillan 9 лет назад

About the boom arm. Get the RODE PSA1. I have it for my blues microphones bluebirds and I love it. So smooth and really helps my gaming commentaries.

@randalllawkin 10 лет назад

Thanks Jay your the best!

@areaone3813 5 лет назад

4 years but that only means too me that time doesn’t really change how good a given product can make you sound. Sold !

@dankswtf 10 лет назад

I really don't know anything about audio so I personally dig vids like this, nice info.

@EmmanuelStephen 5 лет назад

Thanks the mixer is so cool for the price

@Tachinaori 8 лет назад

Thanks for this.

@CaptainXD 8 лет назад

Very nice! For audio recording, if you have a tripod, I'd also suggest the Tascam DR-05. I've had it for about a month and a half now, and I love it. Quite the fantastic recorder given its price point of under $100.

@TheLightningSt0rm 10 лет назад

As someone who uses the Rode PSA1 Boom, I have had no issues with it what so ever!

@inhousegaming1128 9 лет назад

Alesis is awesome! We use a presonus audiobox USB on our channel, was really cheap and works well. Nice video!

@Jockua1 10 лет назад

If you want to get decent sound quality for a cheap price a good all in one mic is the "Blue Snowball", its USB and only costs £50 or something like $70 - $80 in the US, but yeah its a good mic, all you need is a pop filter to go with it.

@iburley_ 10 лет назад

That setup sounds absolutely fantastic, but that noise floor has me seriously worried. That's subject to vary by unit, so if somebody got one that's slightly higher, being that you're at 7/100 Windows input volume right now, they may not be able to turn it down low enough to conceal it. Possibly worth the risk at this price and with Amazon's amazing return policy, but still, it has me worried. I've recently been looking into the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, mostly as a headphone amp but also to open the option in the future of using an XLR microphone. I will say though, that it doesn't have the settings for the amount of bass or treble like that mixer does, it's strictly an audio interface. With the price of that mic, I may end up needing a setup for this sooner than expected! That's crazy! Just wonder if there's anything better for not a marginal increase in cost.

@braddavis4377 8 лет назад

exactly what I was looking for! one question, can you use a mike like the rode on your alesis?

7 лет назад

Do you know the bestia way for doing videos with the blue Yeti and camcord? does a mixer help?

@NeonsStyleHD 9 лет назад

Question: Is the RODE Smartlav a dynamic mic? Will it work if I plug it into the 3.5mm jack in the back of my computer????????? It's just what I'm looking for, but need to know these things first.

@Raducki 9 лет назад

I have the same question.

@NeonsStyleHD 9 лет назад

yeh I tweeted him hopefully he'll answer cause I need to know this.

@ducttaperulestheworl 5 лет назад

I am probably 3 years late but no it is a electret condenser mic and they usually draw some power from phone or computer to work. Most phone/computer mic input should provide a tiny 2-5v volt to power these mic up when connected

@Bicketybam68 10 лет назад

Great Vid. Informative and much appreciated. Sounded quite nice to me, not bassy at all, but then audio is so subjective.

@jacobbegley1722 8 лет назад

Hi Jay, what are your thoughts on something like the Blue Snowball desktop mics?

@slshock 5 лет назад

I actually like the Heil PL2T boom. You have to have plenty of patience while waiting to find a new one on Ebay for 1/2 price. I also like the HEil short boom SB-2. Granted, there are a lot of other boom products out there for less money but to each his own.

@brotherepiphanyspeaks3551 8 лет назад

Thanks, big help

@GeorgeOu 6 лет назад

If you're using a mixer, you don't need a USB model. You can pipe the stereo output into the 3.5mm line input, NOT the mic input. Line Inputs are inherently very clean because they don't go through your cheap preamp in the mic input. The USB mixer you recommended is discontinued and the newer model is $99. In my experience the 4-channel or 6-channel Alto mixer is only $49 and $69. It doesn't have the problem of excessive volume levels. The Behringer Xm8500 dynamic mic is only $20 and sounds superb. You can also find lapel mics for $12 on Amazon that are just as good and they can even be found for $3.50 on Aliexpress.

@ThatChristianFamChannel 4 года назад

Can you use this Alesis mixer with multiple XLR mics and a DSLR? Does it have to be for a computer setup?

@ExaltedDuck 8 лет назад

I don't know how it's quality compares but behringer has a similarly priced and similarly featured mixer that also integrates a compressor on its mic channel. Well I will know soon enough once I get my desk set up because I bought one to drive a condenser mic that I'll be using when I launch my channel soon. :). Thanks for the pointers.

@hawwc9889 8 лет назад

This is cool thanks bro

@OhItsJAB 5 лет назад

I got this mixer on amazon, and it makes me sound like I’m on a old style radio show. I guess it could work in some way for what my wife are trying to do. Do you know how I can make it sound more natural? Rather than a old radio show? Also, there’s also a lot of hiss in my headphones.

@sammyjc89 10 лет назад

I have the AT2020 XLR Model passed to a phantom then outputing to USB and the quality seems OK to me but could be better. That is on my Main channel without the 2 at the end. The clap to sync though is something I never thought of. That I will be using now in my Vlogs and Reviews. Thank you.

@punkyagogo 7 лет назад

I have the Multimix4. It worked great at first, but then after about a year or so, it developed this terrible hiss that refused to go away. Then as time went on, the hissing got louder and louder until it was virtually unusable since the hissing itself couldn't be completely removed in post without greatly reducing the quality of the recording. Upon a quick youtube and google search, it seems to be a common problem among the entire Alesis Multimix line, particularly due to their use of faulty capacitors. Unless you're good with electronics, my advice is if you're gonna get it is to get it with a good 2-3 year warranty, or just forgo it altogether and buy a proper audio interface instead. If you really need a starter usb mixer at this price point, try going with the Behringer Xenyx as they seem to have a better track record, not to mention the q802 has more features than the multimix4 for about the same price (or even cheaper depending on where you look).