Are XLR to USB Cables Worth It?

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Written By Bandrew Scott

Today I try out the highest rated XLR to USB cable on amazon with over 2000 reviews and an average ranking of 4.5 stars, is it worth it? Do XLR to USB cables work with dynamic mics or condenser mics or powered mics?

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Mics Used (Affiliate Link):
Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b
sE Electronics V7: https://geni.us/sEv7
Neewer NW700: https://geni.us/nw700x
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Neat King Bee 2: https://geni.us/kingbee2
Lewitt LCT840: https://geni.us/lct840

00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Pricing 
00:53 - What You Get?
01:05 - Build Quality
01:37 - Specs
02:00 - Dynamic Mics on the XLR to USB Cable
03:38 - Condenser Mics on the XLR to USB Cable
04:30 - Tube Mic on the XLR to USB Cable
06:08 - Conclusion
07:30 - 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. 

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