It's a special day for me—my birthday! 🎉 And what better way to celebrate than combining two of my loves: music and microphones? So, join me on this little auditory adventure as we dive into some budget-friendly microphone options that are perfect for vocalists. 

I've gathered a selection of XLR and USB microphones, a lineup that includes the SE DCM8, SE Neom, Rode NT USB Mini, Rode PodMic (in both USB and XLR formats), and the Shure MV7 (also in both formats). My goal? To sing a section of one of my unfinished songs and see which microphone captures my voice with the best clarity and tone.

00:00 Birthday Excitement and Favorite Gifts

00:41 Microphone Testing Plan

02:03 Microphone Lineup and Song Performance

03:40 Microphone Reviews and Impressions

09:52 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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GEAR WE USED TO MAKE THIS EPISODE:

SE DynaCaster DCM8

Rode PodMic:

Shure MV7

SE Neom

NT-USB Mini:

Rode Boom Arm

XLR Cables

Sony ZV E10

Elgato Camlink

Aputure Amaran 200d LED Video Light

Aputure Light Box Min

Pre-Amp/Mixers we recommend

Focusrite Clarett+

Rode Streamer X

Rodecaster Pro II

Rodecaster Pro Duo