Shure SM7b vs Rode NT1 Comparison (Versus Series)

Today we compare two of my favorite microphones, the Shure Sm7b and the Rode NT1. One is a broadcast & podcast standard and the other is a neutral condenser with one of the lowest self noises on the market. Which do you think is the best?

Buy the Shure Sm7b
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Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/shure_sm_...
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Buy the Rode NT1 Kit (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: http://geni.us/rodent1
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/495rn
B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/3OTT0Vn
Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/rode_nt1_...

Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d
B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/42lcWDF
Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite...
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd

00:00 - Intro
00:21- Testing Parameters
00:34 - Build Quality Discussion
01:09 - SM7b Spoken Word & Specs
01:28 - Rode NT1 Spoken Word & Specs
02:02 - Shure Sm7b Polar Pattern Test
02:22 - Rode NT1 Polar Pattern Test
02:41 - Proximity Effect Test
02:53 - 2 Foot Distance Test
02:59 - Keyboard Background Noise Test
03:22 - Music Test (Electric / Acoustic / Singing)
04:09 - Winner / Conclusion
06:02 - Summary
06:14 - Outro

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