Microphone Shoot-Out!: Shure SM7B vs Audix i5 (Mesa Dual Rectifier/PRS Custom 22)

Mic Shoot Out!: Shure SM7B vs Audix i5. Both Mics are a "Must Have" for any studio!! The SM7B is priced around $350 and is a Broadcast microphone (often used for Loud Vocals) and the Audix i5 is a "Work Horse" mic priced around $100. Both Mics are going through a Tascam US1641 USB Audio Interface into an iMac 24" and Logic Studio 9. I did not have both mics set up on different inputs... both are going through input one (Switching the Cable and placing the mics after each take). Guitar used was a Paul Reed Smith Custom 22 Brazilian Limited Edition.

Which Mic do you think sounds better? I will be doing more Mic Shoot-outs over the next few Months...

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[matnrocknroll]

Sm7B off-center kicks ass!

[CowcarMusic]

@matnrocknroll That it does!!

[jimsi]

audix seems a bit hi-fi sounding, both im sure have their places in recording...

[CowcarMusic]

@jimsi I'm finding that the i5 is more of a mic that should be mixed with another mic for a better balance... can't wait to try it on a Snare though!

[welkerstudios]

i think these mics would work well together at different positions on distorted guitar, i didnt like the sm7b so much on the cleans. good video tho, i really enjoy these shootouts because i record primarily metal and that mesa has a badass tone for it, its given me good insight into a few mics i now plan on purchasing , keep it up!

[CowcarMusic]

@welkerstudios Thanks, I'm glad I could help out!

[jdmimport13]

Audix is more focused and controlled where as the the Shure sounds very loose and grainy. Maybe I'm biased because I religiously use an Audixi5 and I would die for that thing. Love your vids keep it up.

[AUdioHipster]

INteresting THanks ... both would sound nice together in the right placement, i am going to start using my i5 more.... even on cymbal ... has a nice full sound, Alway like a 57 and a TGx 50 together or a Cad ribbon ... will be trying to new PRA238MKII ... just nice and fat ... i like it.

[thebrnochairsvideos]

These are the best mic comparison tests on the net....very informative and I now know where my next spending is going...on mics of all shapes and sizes....cool stuff!

[blodar6golf]

Shure for sure ;)

[Seafroggys]

@CowcarMusic My i5 is the only snare mic I use. I started with the SM57 but the Audix has more body and high end, which I find great for a snare mic.

Never really cared for it on guitar amps, and I prefer the SM7b to the Audix in this shootout. However, for a snare mic, the i5 kicks ass.

[BboyDcyple]

Audix i5 clean at off center sounds GREAT! i5 has more body