JZ Mics Vintage 67 Review / Test (vs. U67, U87, TLM103)

02/21/24 • -1 min

Electric Guitar Demo: https://youtu.be/UoulvIXdbVA

Today i review the JZ Mics Vintage 67, a mic that based on it's name is going for the U67 sound at 1/6th the price. It is very bare bones with a single polar pattern, no pad, and no filters, but it does offer a low self noise of 6dBA.

RECORDING SETTINGS:

Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen

Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz

Gain: ~1:30

Boosted in Post: +4dB

SPECS:

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Freq Response : 20Hz - 20khz

Sensitivity: -33dB

Self Noise: 16BA

Max SPL: 134dB

Impedance: 50 Ohms

Buy the V67 (NON-Affiliate Link)
https://jzmic.com/collections/vintage-series/products/vintage-67

Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d
B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/42lcWDF
Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=2060

NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.

00:00 - Intro / Setup
00:28 - What’s in the Box
00:46 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:13 - Specifications
01:26 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
01:44 - Plosive Test
01:54 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:16 - Background Noise Test
02:32 - Untreated Room Test
02:51 - Shock Rejection Test
03:10 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:23 - High End Preamp Demo
04:19 - Intro to Comparison
04:48 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
05:09 - Rode NT1 5th Gen Comparison
05:37 - Shure KSM32 Comparison
06:07 - JZ Mics Vintage 11 Comparison
06:35 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison
07:08 - Austrian Audio OC818 Comparison
07:44 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
08:22 - Neumann U67 Reissue Comparison
09:06 - Music Test
11:04 - Pros & Cons
12:04 - Overall Thoughts
13:47 - Recommendation
14:51 - Outro

Electric Guitar Demo: https://youtu.be/UoulvIXdbVA

RECORDING SETTINGS:

Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen

Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz

Gain: ~1:30

Boosted in Post: +4dB

SPECS:

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Freq Response : 20Hz - 20khz

Sensitivity: -33dB

Self Noise: 16BA

Max SPL: 134dB

Impedance: 50 Ohms

Buy the V67 (NON-Affiliate Link)
https://jzmic.com/collections/vintage-series/products/vintage-67

NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.

Previous Episode

Logitech Yeti Orb Review / Test

Video & HQ Audio: https://podcastage.com/rev/yetiorb
Logitech G Hub Software Walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lLUNa2hDDA
Additional Guitar Tests: https://youtu.be/qCp5jUEPBiE

Today I review the Logitech Yeti Orb, the spiritual successor to the Blue Snowall. It offers more of a mid forward sound as well as processing via the Logitech G-Hub Software (in theory). The threading is 1/4" 20 to go on camera mounts, and its convesion is 24/48.

Buy the Yeti Orb if you dare (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/yetiorb

NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.

RECORDING SETTINGS:
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Computer Level: 2%
Boosted in Post: +5dB

SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Freq Response :70Hz - 20kHz
Max SPL: 117dB
Bit Depth: 24
Sample Rate: 48khz

00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:30 - What’s in the Box
00:41 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:10 - Specifications
01:23 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
01:41 - Plosive Test
01:53 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:14 - Background Noise Test
02:31 - Untreated Room Test
02:51 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:05 - Desktop Stand Test
03:45 - Intro to Comparison
04:11 - Samson Go Mic Comparison
04:37 - Razer Seiren Mini Comparison
05:03 - HyperX Solocast Comparison
05:32 - Blue Snowball Comparison
06:05 - Rode NT-USB Mini Comparison
06:36 - Blue Yeti Nano Comparison
07:09 - Logitech Yeti GX Comparison
07:41 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
08:20 - Music Test
10:08 - Software Issues
13:30 - Pros & Cons
15:05 - Overall Thoughts
16:29 - Recommendation
17:21 - Outro

Next Episode

sE Electronics sE8 SDC Mic Review / Test

HQ Audio Of Review: https://podcastage.com/rev/se8
Additional Electric Guitar Demos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yv6d_6o_Bv0

Today i review the sE Electronics sE8, a small diaphragrm condenser which offers a natural sound profile with a supportive low-end open and neutral mids and a slight lift in the treble but overall a very well handled upper frequency range. The mic also has a max SPL of 159db, and a self noise of only 13dBA.

RECORDING SETTINGS:

Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen

Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz

Gain: ~1:00

Boosted in Post: +4dB

SPECS:

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Freq Response : 20Hz - 20khz

Sensitivity: -32dBV

Self Noise: 13dB

Max SPL: 139dB (159dB with -20dB pad)

Impedance: 110 Ohms

High Pass Filter: 6dB/Octave at 80hz or 160hz

Phantom power: +48V

sE Electronics sE8 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/sese8
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/se8
B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/3UU87RG
Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/se_electronics_se8_stereo_set.htm?offid=1&affid=2060

Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d
B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/42lcWDF
Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=2060

NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.

00:00 - Intro / Setup
00:24 - What’s in the Box
00:45 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:15 - Specifications
01:28 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
01:48 - Plosive Test
02:11 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:35 - Background Noise Test
02:49 - Untreated Room Test
03:07 - Underboom & Overhead Booming Test
03:38 - Shock Rejection Test
03:55 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:12 - High Pass Filter Test
04:43 - Pad Test
05:00 - Windscreen Tone Test
05:34 - Intro to Comparison
06:03 - Behringer C2 Comparison
06:27 - Rode M5 Comparison
06:53 - sE Electronics sE7 Comparison
07:23 - Lewitt LCT140 Air Comparison
07:56 - Shure SM81 Comparison
08:28 - Beyerdynamic MC930 Comparison
09:03 - Neumann KM184 Comparison
09:33 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
10:02 - Music Test
11:46 - Pros & Cons
13:17 - Overall Thoughts
14:24 - Recommendation
15:18 - Outro