Summary of "Shure SM7b with and without Cloudlifter CL-1 and Preamp Comparison"
The video compares the Shure SM7b microphone with and without the Cloudlifter CL-1 mic activator and various preamps and devices. The speaker discusses self-noise in devices, the importance of not overloading preamps, and the need for a clean signal. The methodology used in the video includes connecting the microphone to devices like the Zoom H4n and H6, Avid Mbox 3, Yamaha mixer MGX 12, Avalon VT 737 SP, and FX 230, testing the signal quality, noise levels, and the need for the CL-1 mic activator. The results show that the CL-1 mic activator provides clean gain and improves the signal quality for most devices, with some devices requiring it more than others.
Methodology
- Test the Shure SM7b microphone with and without the Cloudlifter CL-1 mic activator and various preamps and devices.
- Connect the microphone to devices like the Zoom H4n and H6, Avid Mbox 3, Yamaha mixer MGX 12, Avalon VT 737 SP, and FX 230.
- Test signal quality, noise levels, and the need for the CL-1 mic activator.
Speakers
- Lo (host)
