Comparison of some very popular voiceover microphones from cheap and cheerful to super expensive.
Take a listen to some popular choices of microphones for voiceover work and see which you prefer. See the time links to skip through the tests.
We start with the industry standard and much revered...
Neumann U87 Ai 0:05
Samson Q2U 0:46
Beyerdynamic 201 1:28
Beyerdynamic M88. 2:26
Shure SM58. 3:15
Electerovoice RE50B 3:54
Rode NT2A 4:49
Rode NT1A. 5:49
Links to more information on the mics and to purchase. I receive a small commission on any sales made through these links.
Shure SM58 - https://amzn.to/3cXrYWE
Beyerdynamic 201 - https://amzn.to/3htU92Y
Samson Q2U - https://amzn.to/3d4CED1
Beyer M88 - https://amzn.to/2C8DUbq
Electrovoice RE50B - https://amzn.to/3d748rn
Rode NT1A - https://amzn.to/2Y54U4d
Rode NT2A - https://amzn.to/2B6zAsE
I have been voicing professionally since 1990 and for 25 years have been using the Neumann U87 as my main mic in the voice booth. The mic I started with was the Beyer 201. I rang up the local BBC local radio station and asked what mic the presenter was using - as I liked the sound of it. This was around 1990. A quick call to the local music shop in Swindon followed, and they surprisingly had one in stock.
There's a myth that dynamic mics don't need pop shields (the exception in this test is the Electrovoice RE50) or that dynamic mics are no good for voiceovers - all rubbish! You will need a pop shield for something like a Beyer 201 more than you will for a larger condenser type mic.
Tone wise I love the Beyer 201, the Neumann has a fabulous smooth sound, the Rode NT2A is exceptional and gives the Neumann a run for its money. The NT1A, SM58 and the Electrovoice all lack a bit of lower frequency oomph.
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