Placid Audio Carbonphone & Copperphone Mini Review / Test

MicrophoneReview
Written By Bandrew Scott

Today I review two of the most unique mics I’ve tested to date, the Carbonphone RU-80 and Copperphone Mini. These are effect microphones that make you sound like you are recording in the 1920’s and 1930’s on an AM radio.

Buy the Mics (Non Affiliate Link)
Carbonphone RU-80: https://www.placidaudio.com/products/ru-80/
Copperphone Mini: https://www.placidaudio.com/products/copperphone-mini/

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Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:45 - Setup
01:18 - What’s in the Box
01:31 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:01 - Specifications
02:30 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
03:03 - Plosive Test
03:22 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
04:01 - Background Noise Test
04:34 - Shock Rejection Test
05:04 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
05:27 - Why No More Tests?
05:49 - Music Test
07:20 - Pros & Cons
08:40 - Overall Thoughts
12:00 - Recommendation
12:55 - Outro

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

https://www.bandrewscott.com/
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