Is Dynamic Type Of Microphone
HyperX DuoCast
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Shure SM7B ✓
The Shure SM7B being dynamic functions relatively simple like a speaker in reverse, inside a magnetic field is a small coil of wire, that is attached to a diaphragm which moves with the sound vibrations. The coil converts the movement into an electrical energy that can be recorded.
Is Condenser Type Of Microphone
HyperX DuoCast
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Shure SM7B ✗
HyperX DuoCast is a condenser mic that works by using charged metal plates instead of a coil and magnets. One metal plate, known as the backplate is fixed, and the other known as the diaphragm is movable, the distance between the two plates changes when sound waves hit the movable plate which produces capacitance
Has Usb Connection
HyperX DuoCast
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Shure SM7B ✗
HyperX DuoCast is a USB microphone, such microphones are plug and play and easy to use they are also typically cheaper, and easy to carry. USB mics are great for making podcasts.
Has Xlr Connection
HyperX DuoCast
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Shure SM7B ✓
If you desire a sound for your podcast, choose an XLR mic such as the Shure SM7B. However, XLR mics can be expensive, less convenient to travel with, and need the purchase of more accessories, they typically produce audio of higher quality than USB microphoneisVersed != true |
If you desire a sound for your podcast, choose an XLR mic such as the Shure SM7B. However, XLR mics can be expensive, less convenient to travel with, and need the purchase of more accessories, they typically produce audio of higher quality than USB microphones
Comes With A Shock Mount
HyperX DuoCast
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Shure SM7B ✓
The Shure SM7B comes with a shock mount, most condenser mics come with a shock mount, which is circular and uses an elastic suspension that helps reduce vibrations transferred by any contact surfaces that have equipment that could cause audio interference.
Both HyperX DuoCast and Shure SM7B, come with shock mounts, for any studio style microphones regardless of type, should have a shock mount for better possible recording. However, handheld dynamic mics generally don’t need a separate shock mount, as there’s one built-in.
Comes With A Pop Filter
HyperX DuoCast
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Shure SM7B ✓
Shure SM7B comes with a pop filter, pop filters are a great tool for upping your audio. These diffuse the pressure of the air coming from certain vocal sounds, e.g., sibilants (s sounds). This helps capture a cleaner recording without annoying “popping” sounds.
Like the Shure SM7B, HyperX DuoCast also comes with a pop filter, typically condenser microphones don't have built-in pop filters like most dynamic mic.
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