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NZXT just dropped their new Capsule Mini microphone - and it's rock solid at only $70. What do we even do when all the budget microphones start getting so good? Here's my NZXT Capsule Mini review.
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Thanks for the review! 💜
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@@orphanorbetrue
That is extremely impressive unprocessed sound!
Yeah, it was (to me) the best sounding of the mics in this video. Impressive for $70!
they're getting to the point with budget USB microphones where they just have perfect streaming and podcast settings just kinda built in.
This microphone is so good I don't even have to have it on camera in front of my face, I have this thing at the far left side of my ultrawide monitor on the left side of my desk. I have at LEAST a 3 foot gap between my chair and my microphone, laying back relaxing in my chair no additional movement needed.
Hey, I'm looking to get a mic that could work from further too! Did you have any issues making this mic work (like a loud keyboard or high gain or something)?
This mic with the small boom arm seems to be the perfect solution for my setup. 😊 So much choice at this price range though...
An awesome video as per usual, Adam! 😁👍👍 As ever, I appreciate you for going into such a high level of detail and thougherness. 😄👌 Cheers to you, my man! 🥃🥃
Sounds nice. I am a Razer Seiren Mini user looking to upgrade. I bought the Rode XDM 100 (190 USD new) and refunded it due to the size/weight and software issues. I am thinking about the Sennheiser profile and now also the NZXT Capsule mini! Thanks for the review
I have to admit, I'm loving your environment. Its very nostalgic. Lots of CRT screens.
It may not be for everyone but the boomness of this mic is really nice to me this might be my next mic
I like this new/old 3:2 video format
Hi Eposvox, which usb microphone do you recommend for streaming and occasional youtube videos? I can't decide between the Sennheiser Profile, Rode NT USB+, and the Elgato Wave 3 (people recommend it due to its software) Thank you so much for your content.
Damn. You always make me want to buy tech. My Fifine K669B works very well for my needs but hearing 'best in its class' (USB in this case) always works.
Could you do a review of the cyber acoustics cvl-2230. It's roughly $70 Canadian and I wanted to know how it compares to the competition, since I already own it and use it as a baseline
As far as handling noise, a broadcast mic WILL have handling noise. It's not a stage vocalist mic. It's a matter of the type of mic not the cost. I usually use one of my c414s for broadcast. Guess what? It has handling noise. Yes, that's overkill, but I have them so I use them. My concern is the self noise and noise floor. That's where quality comes in. If a USB mic can provide good performance there, then I would encourage anyone to use them.
I'm surprised at the quality of USB mics lately.
USB mic manufacturers have been dropping BANGERS since 2022
I’d love to see a focus on mic setups that don’t appear in frame
oh my panda timeline 5:40 - 5:50 sound so good and I am using over the ear sony whx1000m3 and it sound so good.
wish there were more USB dynamic microphones, I hang out in discord a lot and condensers being so prolific as hade ti to where I hear everyone's echoey room all of the time
That is on the user pretty much nowadays . Lower the gain, move the mic closer to the mouth ,and use the built in krisp (turn off echo setting though) I don’t even use headphones. I use speakers only with the wave 3 and with a quick setting up… no one can hear the speakers let alone any echoing
Exactly my though , dynamic seems do better job eliminating background noise only picking up what’s in front
Dynamic all the way dude I can have my air conditioning turned on 6 feet away and nobody can hear it and I'm not even using fancy noise cancelling software.
@@BrotherO4 Right? My wife and I both have condenser mics. I use a Yeti, and my wife has a MDrill One Plus. With proper mic placement and settings and software noise canceling, there’s not much of a reason to have room noise coming across the broadcast.
Just got myself one of these micro phone
Hi! Been doing a ton of research into microphones as the Yeti Nano I've had for a while is really getting on my nerves with how quiet and finnicky it can be. Do you have a recommendation for a microphone that would be ideal from a distance of about 2 feet (next to my monitor) that would be decently flexible for my frequent reclining? The Sennheiser and NXZT microphones showed here both seem interesting, but I'm curious if I should even look into shotgun microphones or something? Definitely willing to spend a good amount to have this issue behind me with a recommendation from such an expert as yourself. Thank you!
You def don’t want your mic that far. In general I’d say a dynamic mic of any type would be great for a podcast style ordeal.
so what interface do I need if I buy the microphone or what else do I need the video didn’t explain or can I just buy the microphone and plug it in and it sounds good
So what are the main differences between the mini and the regular?
compared to the samson q2u, how fair is it?
Given that USB-C is becoming the standard, does the added power delivery/data transfer speed offered by the interfrace contribute to the increased quality in USB mics lately?
Nope, they all still run with USB 2 connectivity
4/3 is really cozy
3:2 here! Little wider. Still cozy and nostalgic 😎
I bought a Yeti Nano about a month ago and couldn't be more pleased. Nice size and more than adequate for the livestreams that I participate on. I only do this for a hobby so I doubt I would ever go past the need. Also, rocking it on a Elgato Wave LP arm and very happy with that choice too.
NZXT Capsule mini is only $60 AUD on the australian website?
Useful for people who might want to make a podcast of some sort.
How does this compare to the Samson Q2U? Which is better for someone in an office with noise?
Condenser will capture more overall sound vs dynamic mic and it depends how noisy ur environment is and how you audio gain stage
I have an XLR microphone, I highly recommend a usb microphone. If you can afford something like a go xlr, thats great but the fuss and the hassle just isn't worth it. I have an XLR microphone bc I'm a nerd and I like to play with things. If you want to sound great get a USB microphone and learn how to use it properly
yea a lot of failure points with xlr. also you really gotta get into the weeds to figure out a decent setup. not everyone is willing to get into all the settings and terminology and setting up a mixer.
Idk my Shure sm58 dynamite pre amp and focusrite setup was pretty plug and play just had to get the gain dialed in and was good to go
@@bluesunrise2323that'll sound great, I have a very similar setup, but you're at over twice the price of the NZXT for a small improvement in some sreas and decrease in others as your missing a low noise preamp (cloudlofter/fethead etc.) and a compressor. And then most of the detail of your setup is going to be lost by the setups of the people listening anyway. If you're passionate and can afford it thats great have fun with it. But otherwise you might as well just get a usb mic and spend the money on something else maybe some lights/webcam or maybe a new game to play
@@daniwalmsley611 i do have a pre amp its a dynamite dm1 and im using the compressor filter in obs along with a few others and yeah your right the whole setup including mic stand and cables is pushing 400 $ but i think the quality is worth it if your looking for an entry level xlr setup
NZXT has consistently beat my expectations despite the “feel” of their brand not giving me a lot of confidence if that makes sense. But I’ve bought several of their cases and they are a good deal for the money even if their website and many of their products look like a rave. The fact that I can drive to Best Buy and get one of their cases and know it will be a pretty good value for the money, and reasonably easy to build in, is invaluable to me. They also straight up replaced for me no questions asked my side panel when I dropped and shattered it. I just asked how to buy a replacement. I’ve not ventured past cases with them though. It’s good to hear they are making solid products in a variety of areas. Feels like you can generally trust them to be prosumer grade. I’ll probably try some of their non case gear soon, based mainly on your various reviews of their products. It would be nice to see them keep growing in this direction.
Can anyone tell me if this works on Linux? Is it actually plug and play?
It's a shame that one of the best budget options for affordable microphones half the world isn't even aware of. A german manufacturer/seller named Thomann sells their own brand of mics, called "The T.bone" and they have some banger options there! Especially the T.Bone sc 420 is an insane deal these days that blows pretty much everything else out of the water for the price. They only ship to europe as far as i know, but if you ever get your hands on one of these it would be interesting to hear your opinion on them.
Just dropping a comment to go with my view.
Q2U USB Gang 🎤
Bro doesn't know where I'm coming from 100 dollars is the most I can spend on the mic😂
Q2U (and mics with similar characteristics like the ampligame am8) will always blow any other USB mics out of the water. Having XLR functionality on a USB mic that sounds pristine is a godsend, and at a good price. It would be a good idea to seek sponsored videos from Samson, Fifine and any company willing to adopt the hybrid usb/xlr design.
While the Q2U is great as an overall mic if you absolutely need dynamic, it’s actual vocal quality isn’t that great
@@EposVox What is your measure of quality? Because compared against an SM7B, RE20, and TLM103 in a treated environment, there is no notable difference between most decent microphones and studio staples.
My “measure of quality” is how well it reproduces my voice. Q2U sounds like a cheap dynamic, as it is. Doesn’t sound very natural.
@@EposVox That is not an objective measure of quality. That's an opinion piece based on preference in equalizations. Q2U is flat, and doesn't exaggerate your voice, making it ideal for mixing.
There are better mics at $20 no frills and sound just as good as a SM7B as long as you get a XLR interface to go with it.
i mean..it kind of sounds like a kazoo...I guess if it was all i had, it's better than a webcam mic?
It definitely doesn’t sound like a kazoo… lol?
@@EposVox you do not sound good on it. It has a very nasally and "edgy" sound like a paper-thin capsule. I'm not saying it isn't useful. It just isnt very good compared to a lot of what I hear these days on USB mics. 1 star.
@@savethefailsHuh?
Everyone else in the comments seem to disagree heh
I'm not sure what on Earth they're talking about with the frequency response of that microphone. I've looked at the audio in this video, and it's perfectly standard up to 20kHz. There's a really weird dip at about 16kHz, but that's about it.
That dip is to cut out the CRT flyback whine so that would be normal, normally, too. Huh. Good to know
@@EposVox Ahhh, I hadn't considered CRTs. Which I probably should have, knowing what you have around there!
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NZXT CAM = not thanks. Crap software and that's a shame because besides the overused 500 case with no airflow, every nzxt product is top notch.