Sennheiser Profile USB Review / Test

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Today I review a new USB mic from Sennheiser, the Profile. This thing offers an inoffensive sound that will work for people who don't want to think about audio, but I don't think it sounds amazing. The low end is controlled, the mids are a bit forward but not overly nasally, and the top end is a bit relaxed compared to USB condensers around the same price. The feature set is also really nice if you don't want software on your computer, and the build quality feels great.

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RECORDING SETTINGS:
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Mic Gain: ~2:00
Computer Level: 100%
Boosted in Post: +7dB

SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Freq Response : 20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity: -50dB
Max SPL: 125dB
Equivalent Noise: 34dBA (min gain), / 28dBA (max gain)
Bit Depth: 16/24-bit
Sample Rate:  44.1/48kHz
Headphone Freq Response: 20Hz - 18.5kHz

00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 
00:22 - What’s in the Box
00:43 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:41 - Specifications
01:52 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:11 - Plosive Test
02:24 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:45 - Background Noise Test 
03:00 - Untreated Room Test
03:20 - Shock Rejection Test
03:37 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:50 - Mute Button Test
04:05 - Desktop Stand Test
04:35 - Intro to Comparison
05:17 - Razer Seiren Mini Comparison
05:45 - Samson C01u Pro Comparison
06:08 - Blue Snowball Comparison
06:39 - Samson Q2u Comparison
07:08 - Blue Yeti (Original) Comparison
07:43 - Rode NT-USB Mini Comparison
08:08 - Blue Yeti Nano Comparison
08:38 - Elgato Wave 3 Comparison
09:07 - Audio Technica AT2020X-USB Comparison
09:37 - Rode NT-USB+ Comparison
10:03 - Blue Yeti X Comparison
10:39 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
11:04 - Music Test
12:28 - Pros & Cons
13:35 - Overall Thoughts
15:14- Recommendation
19:24  - Outro