Aim low and your target will be much easier to hit.A doctor who made C's is still called Dr!
One can only hope that the "average" in doctor school is waaayyy above the average in DJ school ...A doctor who made C's is still called Dr!
You're right, literally no one will care - until they do. No one cares what kind of car you have, til it doesn't work. No one cares what cell phone or cell phone service you have, til it doesn't work. If your definition of the 'best' is one that just 'meets' some standard then that's fine. I rate the best as something that leads or exceeds a segment. You're also right that the "best" can be had at a much more affordable price than $12,500 - as this might be the Bugatti of microphones - but at $20, you're on the extreme opposite side of the 'best' pole.The "best" can be had at a much more affordable price than $12,500 when it comes to microphones.
It's great that some advanced engineering went into the production of that microphone, but literally nobody but audio philes will care.
As seen in the video, under normal use, the $20 microphone does just fine in most normal uses, and is way more of a value than the $12,500 microphone.
Sure, in a big song production where having perfect sound is of upmost importance, that $12,500 microphone will want to be used and be the better choice.
Will anyone need to use that expensive of a microphone for a small time singer? Band? Podcast? Speeches at a banquet? Wedding even?
The $20 microphone could work fine.
I have a $20 Digital Reference wired microphone that I use for podcasting. I have used it to simply plug into a battery powered speaker in the past, and ask guests to start making their way into the reception.
I thought the sound was fine. 90% as good as using a Shure SM58, or my Sinheiser E385. ...Are there times I will want those $100 microphones over the $20 one. Sure...I think I would sound better using one of them for a bridal party intro, so I will use one of those over the Digital Reference for that. The 8835 sounds the best over the 3 imo.
Would I prefer to use the Sinhesiers, or Shure over the Digital Reference for a singer performance? YES That extra 10% in sound will go a long way.
But for most other uses out there, the $20 digital reference mic from Guitar Center would work fine.
My podcast partner just gave my son a old Radio shack MIC he has had since the 80s. He was using it for out podcast, and it finally bit the dust. Was 30 years old, and was like a $25 microphone back then. It was used on countless DJ gigs over the years, and on over 150 podcast episodes ...SO, cheap mics CAN last as long as more expensive microphones as well.
Which Dr would you want operating on you, especially if you're paying for it - the one with the A's or one with the C's? In retrospect, many people 'don't care' until the operation has been done and it was not what they wanted or expected.A doctor who made C's is still called Dr!
...Which Dr would you want operating on you, especially if you're paying for it - the one with the A's or one with the C's? ...
This whole argument of "good enough" or "the best" just baffles me. Whatever happened to using the best tool available, regardless of the cost?
The price of the tool is a secondary consideration but the primary objective is to get the best tool for the job. I'll give you an example. My brother is an audio engineer that does sound for all the Nascar events, along with other very high-level broadcast TV (mostly sports) shows. He's got a few shelves full of Emmy awards, sitting at his house. Two years ago, the contract got awarded over to a new network (Fox maybe?) and end result, they tasked him to build out a new truck. The main console was $1mil+. The kicker............I've seen behringer gear in his rack. A guy operating at that level obviously has the budget to buy whatever he needs. It didn't matter that there were other, more expensive tools available, he is using what gets the job done. I can only speak for myself but GTD gets the job done. I don't care that it's cheaper.
Which Dr would you want operating on you, especially if you're paying for it - the one with the A's or one with the C's? In retrospect, many people 'don't care' until the operation has been done and it was not what they wanted or expected.
Again, you're using the wrong measuring stick. I don't care whether my doctor made A's or C's, I want the one who can do the BEST job. The best doctor isn't necessarily the one with the top grades. When it comes to mics, or any other equipment purchases, look for the tool that does the best job for you, then you add price into the equation and you make a call on which direction to go.
Why?
Most people are not audio enthusiasts. Most people will judge with their ears, and make the decision as to what is the better value for their money.
Listening to the video, I would look at the $20 mic as an extraordinary value, and the $12,500 microphone as totally over priced.
I have used 1/4 inch mic cables, TRS 1/4 inch for wireless, and I have also used XLR Cables. I do not notice any difference in sound due to the cable. Now the TRS 1/4 inch mic cables do go bad over time, and don't hold up like a XLR. Once one of those cords go bad, you can hear the static, or sounds the bad cable is causing.
However, comparing a good 1/4 inch to a good XLR, I can't hear any difference in the sound output. As long as the connection is good, it's good sound.
Doing a microphone comparison, they should be using the same cable, or at least same type of cable into the mixer so we can't blame the sound difference on a different type of cable.
Again you are listening to extremely compressed audio and not only that but the guy is trying to sell you on the $20 mic...Did you notice he mentions his affiliate link? It's obviously much much easier and more profitable to sell $20 mics than $12,000 mics
I don't think we are referring to the same GTD mics. I think you are talking about the VHF ones at that cost. Add another $200..... Yes, I know $329 is still less expensive, but not $26 per mic. Or, if you do have a source for the G-787 for $129, please let me know where! I can add some more toys for karaoke.With 5 major components at $129 (4 mics + receiver)
I don't think we are referring to the same GTD mics. I think you are talking about the VHF ones at that cost. Add another $200..... Yes, I know $329 is still less expensive, but not $26 per mic. Or, if you do have a source for the G-787 for $129, please let me know where! I can add some more toys for karaoke.
I don't think we are referring to the same GTD mics. I think you are talking about the VHF ones at that cost. Add another $200..... Yes, I know $329 is still less expensive, but not $26 per mic. Or, if you do have a source for the G-787 for $129, please let me know where! I can add some more toys for karaoke.
I have one of those units as well.https://www.amazon.com/GTD-Audio-G-...e=UTF8&qid=1539887922&sr=8-8&keywords=gtd+mic
This is what I'm using. Very happy with the performance.
You two are among a lucky select group.June 7, 2018
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This product have not frequency response for professional use. too much low frequency, and then the high and mid sound too low for vocal mic.
March 9, 2018
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Compared to other sources, the input level from this unit is very low - this causes a problem when switching back and forth between music and these mics. Also, very disappointing that the mfg doesn't appear to offer an online or downloadable owner's manual. Based on these shortcomings, I won't recommend and certainly wouldn't purchase again.
September 10, 2014
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Out of the box, microphone channel A was unable to connect to receiver. Channel B sound was broken when moving more than 4 feet. Per GTD company policy , you have to pay the shipping back to them no matter what failures,
May 8, 2014
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There is no circuit protection on the power up sequence. When the on/off switch is set at on position and you forget about it. Bad luck! After you plug in the power chord, this device would be out of commission.
July 21, 2014
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Stay away from this product! I bought this product for a church and not quite 3 months and it's all apart.
November 4, 2016
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Is not good
June 30, 2013
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My GTD Audio unit came packaged in a flimsy card board box, not something one would expect protecting electronic equipment. When I set the system up, one mic failed to operate. In swapping mic heads, I determined it was a faulty mic head that was the problem and made every attempt to contact the manufacturer. I went on their web site and retained a phone number and email contact source. On June 28th, I called at 2PM, no answer, not even a message reponse. I then quickly sent off to their Support Hot MaiGTD Audio G-733HL 2x800 Channel Diversity UHF Wireless microphone mic systeml link...no response. It appears that this manufacturer has issues when it come to standing behind their product. I have notified Amazon, who will try and make their own contact. Good Luck! I'm awaiting my return sticker....very, very disappointed!
August 24, 2012
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I'm a music director and set the sound system thousand times for 25 years and I'm very happy to read that this mic can use with the distance up to 600 feet. I bought it without any hesitation because of the 4 - 5 stars reviews. Receiving it i made a test right away it made me disappointed: the signal was weak and dropped in under 100 feet. I returned right away and full refund. What a pity for me to lose the returning shipping, the time and mostly the reputation and the truth. sorry its really true