Tech Zone Audio Products Stellar X3 Review / Test
Today I review the new mic from Tech Zone Audio Products, the Stellar X3. This is cardioid condenser mic with an extremely low self noise of 8dBA, a relatively neutral sound, an effective high pass filter, and a great set of accessories.
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:27 - Setup
00:44 - What’s in the Box
01:18 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:12 - Specifications
02:36 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:57 - Plosive Test
03:10 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:34 - Background Noise Test
03:54 - High Pass Filter Test
04:29 - Untreated Room Test
04:46 - Mic Mount Bump Test
05:00 - Foam Windscreen Test
05:57 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
06:10 - Intro to Comparison
06:21 - AT2020 Comparison
07:02 - TZAP Stellar X2 Comparison
07:40 - TZAP Stellar X2 Vintage Comparison
08:30 - Lewitt LCT440 Pure Comparison
09:19 - Rode NT1 Comparison
10:02 - Aston Spirit Comparison
11:06 - Shure KSM32 Comparison
12:10 - Music Test
13:53 - Pros & Cons
15:00 - Overall Thoughts
17:35 - Recommendation
18:54 - Outro