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Hear The Gear

Ever looked for a podcast that simply used different microphones and gear on each episode? Well now you can hear the gear before you buy the gear! I will use a different microphone each week, unprocessed so you can get an idea if a piece of gear should be yours, or if it should stay on the shelf! BUT WAIT THERES MORE! Also get some tips and tricks to use in your podcasting adventures!

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    THE CHERRY XTRFY NGALE X - A $200 SM7B USB/XLR CLONE THAT IS A LOOKER

    Aesthetically worthy of me throwing my favorite capsule in it, since its tone is the same in usb and xlrCHERRY XTRFY NGALE X – CHERRY XTRFY

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    I Got This For $13.81! The Maono PM471TS End Address Condenser Microphone

    The package itself is brilliantBUY- https://amzn.to/3vrIAVN

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    A Super Rare 90's Dynamic Microphone - The Equation DS-V10 Supercardioid Mic

    Go check out Obscure Mics on YouTube - and holla at me @barkbackrow on X (twitter)

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    $90 XLR / USB Mic That I Got For $45 - IXTECH MIC01 Dynamic Microphone

    This thing looks the part and can be had for a great price if you keep an eye on it.....but how does it sound?BUY - https://amzn.to/3vab9ab

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    The Shure PE10D - An Absolutely Gorgeous Vintage Handheld Dynamic

    I sure hope this thing sounds good, cause it is probably the coolest looking handheld I have ever seen

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    A $20 USB / XLR Handheld Dynamic! The Micfuns MR-101

    A perfectly useable travel mic and then someBUY - https://amzn.to/43HAfbO

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    The sE Electronics X1 A - Budget Condenser Microphone

    This one's been around for a while, and for good reason

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    The Sony ECM-260F Vintage Electret Condenser Microphone

    Why do I love these sony's so much? Well...they almost always sound good for such an old mic, that's why1

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    The Saramonic SR-Q2M Handheld Recorder - Very Versatile!

    I can get a lot accomplished with this little thing (thats what she said)BUY - https://amzn.to/41FjPjy

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    The CAD D90 - Supercardioid Stage Mic

    I think I like this thing.BUY - https://amzn.to/3KVKqDo

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    The Focusrite Vocaster DM14v End Address Podcast Microphone

    It was only available in the vocaster 2 pack...but now its sold seperately for $129BUY - https://amzn.to/3G05fL3

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    The Lewitt LCT 240 Pro - The Small Diaphragm Electret Condenser That Defies What THAT Can Be.....

    It's honestly quite shocking how good this isBUY - https://amzn.to/40n9S9w

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    The sE Electronics V3 - Handheld Dynamic Microphone

    The one no one talks aboutRan into the TC Helicon GO Solo

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    The Steadman LD23 - Super RARE Handheld Dynamic Microphone

    I did not know this existed till buying it!

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    The Sony F-VX500 - A Mid 90's Era Microphone Thats Not Rare...But Is Not Available Anywhere But Used Markets

    Its pretty fine sounding and even better looking / better built / papa sonys.

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    The Tascam PE 125 - A Vintage Small Diaphragm Condenser WITH OPTIONS

    This thing is REALLY COOLCHECK OUT MY NEW PODCAST - (18) BARK - YouTubealso everywhere podcasts are available

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    The Tascam TM-180 - A $65 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone With A Great Build Quality

    Well...it WAS $44 on B&H, but that sale is over sadly....STILL a deal at $65BUY $65 - https://amzn.to/3GEb4OK

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    The Superlux TM58 - A Shure SM58 Clone That FEELS AND LOOKS EXACT

    Sorry about the unedited belch ....eekBut how does it sound? $32.95 on Amazon! - https://amzn.to/3PVIxrb

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    The Saramonic SR-HM7 Long Handle Interview Dynamic Microphone

    This thing can be had pretty cheaply on Amazon from time to time!BUY - https://amzn.to/3UQ5OLZ

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    The Boya BY-DM500 - A $99 Broadcast Style End Address Dynamic Microphone That Does NOT Suck

    Build quality is absolutely fantastic....and the sound is totally workable.

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    The Phillips VoiceTracer DVT7500 - A Portable Recorder That Is Truly Obscure

    Lot's of options on recording with this one...so lets go with option #1 and then do a few more episodes with this beast.

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    The Maono PD100U - A Sub $50 USB Dynamic Broadcast Style Microphone That Certainly Does Not Suck

    I never love the lack of a headphone out with monitoring....but...it's hard to be upset here. BUY - https://amzn.to/3UAJTsO

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    The Nady SPC-10 - A HARD To Find Handheld Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

    Took me 2 years to find one of these, and this is the initial test of it!

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    The Audio-Technica ATM89R - Hypercardioid Handheld Condenser Microphone - Find One ASAP

    My expectations were optimistic, and this STILL exceeded them. This is a keeper.

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    The Miktek Mio - An XLR/USB Condenser Microphone - On Sale $39.99 on Sweetwarer

    I could NOT pass up this deal! The mio is a small electret condenser that works in XLR and USB mode....though it has no latency free monitoring in USB mode, the price was right on this!BUY - Miktek ProCast MIO USB Microphone | Sweetwater

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    The Relacart PM100 - $75 Handheld Condenser Microphone

    Build quality is as good as it gets......now lets hear this gearBUY - https://amzn.to/3SdJxXIBUY Zoom F3 - https://amzn.to/3DyCQve

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    The T.Bone BC500 - Broadcast Dynamic Microphone - $100 Shure SM7B Clone

    This is an amazing buy! - the t.bone BC 500 – Thomann United States (thomannmusic.com)As is the zoom f3 - https://amzn.to/3eADoGu

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    The HANXIANGZI KMS-2080 - Handheld Condenser Microphone....LARGE DIAPHRAGM!

    This mic was an absolute steal at $25 on Amazon......sadly...it is already rare.

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    The HANXIANGZI KMS-840 - A Low Cost Condenser That Feels Premium

    This thing is gorgeous at $89....comes in a metal case with universal shock mount with an attachable pop filter. Amazon off brands sometimes deliver.BUY - https://amzn.to/3A3eAxV

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    The Synco Mic-E10 - A $20 Handheld Condenser I Got On B&H Dot Com

    Can't pass up a new AA battery powered handheld NEW for $20! Sadly...the page for the mic is now one...and its $50 on other sites online. Guess I got...lucky?

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    The sE Electronics V7 - The New Gold Standard Handheld Dynamic?

    It just may be - BUY - https://amzn.to/3A9lKkf

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    The Audio-Technica ATR2100x - XLR / USB Handheld Dynamic Microphone

    The accessories and connection point have been upgraded….I believe that is the bulk of it.Buy - https://amzn.to/3SVzlEp

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    OneOdio ON55 - A New Handheld Dynamic Microphone From A Headphone Company

    That runs about $35 - BUY - https://amzn.to/3w3CYOBBUY TC Helicon GO Vocal - https://amzn.to/3BYCr4l

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    Targets Heyday USB C End Address Condenser Microphone

    $14.99 at a pallet resale store....but is it worth that?

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    The Maono PM461 - SUPER Budget USB Condenser Microphone

    BUY - https://amzn.to/3Bz0Ih4Solid first timer mic!

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    The FDUCE SL40 - The best bang for the buck USB/XLR dynamic microphone?

    BUY - https://amzn.to/3AyGcN9This is one heck of a mic for the money

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    The Avlex Ci31 - A Rare Handheld Condenser Microphone

    Avlex is literally my jam....and I snagged another one

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    The Comica VS09 TC - USB C Mobile Condenser Microphone

    I snagged this thing for $20 on B&H and I must say it is somewhat useful.

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    The Sontronics Podcast Pro - Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone Priced At $149

    Well....if your ears are extra virgin, don't bother with this one.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Ever looked for a podcast that simply used different microphones and gear on each episode? Well now you can hear the gear before you buy the gear! I will use a different microphone each week, unprocessed so you can get an idea if a piece of gear should be yours, or if it should stay on the shelf! BUT WAIT THERES MORE! Also get some tips and tricks to use in your podcasting adventures!

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Jeremy Barker

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Ever looked for a podcast that simply used different microphones and gear on each episode? Well now you can hear the gear before you buy the gear! I will use a different microphone each week, unprocessed so you can get an idea if a piece of gear should be yours, or if it should stay on the shelf!...

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