Logitech Blue Sona Mic Review / Test
Today I review a microphone from Logitech, the makers of webcams. This is an XLR dynamic mic with an inbuilt preamp and it offers a darker and smoother sound which is not what I was expecting from them. I think it sounds quite good if that's the sound you're looking for, and many people will probably enjoy the sound. If you're looking for bright and exciting sounding mic, this is more of a soft sound.
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RECORDING SETTINGS:
Interface: Focusrite 18i20 2nd Gen
Gain: ~1:00
Boosted in Post: +8dB
Bit-Depth: 24-bit
Sample Rate: 48kHz
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:21 - Setup
00:42 - What’s in the Box
01:03 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:41 - Specifications
02:03 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:22 - Plosive Test
02:32 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:47 - Background Noise Test
03:05 - Untreated Room Test
03:21 - Shock Rejection Test
03:41 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:55 - Windscreen Tone Impact
04:20 - EQ Switch Test
05:11 - Intro to Comparison
05:36 - Behringer XM8500 Comparison
05:54 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
06:15 - Shure SM58 Comparison
06:31 - Rode Podmic Comparison
06:51 - Elgato Wave DX Comparison
07:11 - Audio Technica AT2040 Comparison
07:32 - Shure MV7x Comparison
07:54 - Rode Procaster Comparison
08:14 - sE Electronics Dynacaster Comparison
08:40 - Shure SM7b Comparison
09:02 - Earthworks Ethos Comparison
09:18 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison
09:40 - Neumann U98 Ai Comparison
10:03 - Music Test
11:18 - Pros & Cons
12:25 - Overall Thoughts
14:42 - Recommendation
16:52 - Outro
