MANLEY REFERENCE CARDIOID vs ASTON SPIRIT - 10 Times BETTER?

This is asking a lot. Is the $3500 Manley Reference Cardioid REALLY TEN TIME BETTER than the $350 Aston Spirit? Hear comparisons with: guitar and bass amps acoustic guitar percussion spoken word PLUS Listen to both microphones through multiple preamps: Universal Audio 710 Twin-Finity Warm Audio WA73-EQ Cranborne Camden 500 Focusrite ISA One ⚙️ Used in this Video: Manley Reference Cardioid: https://amzn.to/3NXRYFN Aston Spirit: https://amzn.to/3XYGxCs Cranborne Camden 500: https://amzn.to/3rzKOQD Focusrite ISA One: https://amzn.to/44ymw88 Universal Audio 710: https://amzn.to/3OoaMje Warm Audio WA73EQ: https://amzn.to/3pTdZO4 Presonus Quantum (2626 model): https://amzn.to/3pZe8zB ❤️Support Reviews and Tutorials Like This: 👉Thomann: https://thmn.to/thocf/5rocszsn4f 👉Amazon: https://amzn.to/4k800tJ ❤️Using the above affiliate links and making a purchase may provide a small commission to my channel which helps make reviews and tutorials possible. Thank for clicking! ============================================================ ❤️ Likes, Comments, and Subs is always appreciated!👆👆👆 👉All gear used on askdrtk has been purchased by me unless I tell you otherwise in the video or description. Your support helps make more tutorials and gear reviews like this one possible. Thanks! Todd ============================================================ 🔥Related Videos: Check out my Aston Spirit detailed review:    • Aston Spirit - Detailed Review and Microph...   Check out Bandrew's (Podcastage) review of the Manley Ref Cardioid:    • Manley Reference Cardioid Review / Test (v...   Want to hear the Aston Spirit compared to the Neumann U87? Check out Mike's (Booth Junkie) comparison:    • Is this Mic an ORDER OF MAGNITUDE BETTER??...   🎞 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Pop Filter / Plosives Comparison 01:42 Working Distance Comparison 02:42 Percussion Instruments Comparison 03:20 Electric Guitar (rock) Comparison with Frequency Analysis 05:13 Electric Guitar (blues) Comparison with Frequency Analysis 07:15 Bass Guitar Comparison with Frequency Analysis 09:10 Acoustic Guitar Comparison with Frequency Analysis 10:26 Comparison using the Universal Audio 710 Twin-Finity Preamp 11:27 Comparison using the Warm Audio WA73-EQ Preamp 12:28 Comparison using the Cranborne Audio Camden 500 Preamp 13:14 Comparison using the Focusrite ISA One Preamp 14:04 Build Quality Comparison 14:41 Features and Specs Highlights 15:12 Final Thoughts ============================================================ 🔥 Do This First: To get the most out of your recording or streaming space, I recommend sound treatment including acoustic absorption panels. This is the single biggest way to improve your audio before investing in other gear. You can make your own, or I highly recommend GIK Acoustics as they manufacture some of the best quality acoustic treatment available at an excellent value. Check out GIK Acoustics here: https://www.gikacoustics.com/ref/131/ 👈👈👈 Get the best sound in your studio space and support askdrtk tutorials and reviews! =========================================================== 🔥Need Help? Building or upgrading a studio for music, voice acting, podcasting, or content creation? Need help choosing the right audio or video gear? Using the gear you have? Book a one-on-one Zoom appointment with Todd to get the answers you need while saving time and money. Visit the askdrtk website for more information: https://askdrtk.com/coaching/ 👈👈👈 =========================================================== This is not a sponsored video. All gear featured in askdrtk content is supplied by askdrtk and videos are not sponsored unless I tell you in the video or description. #homestudio #homerecording #microphone 🛒 Important note about product and service links: Links included in askdrtk content are affiliate links that may provide a small commission to askdrtk without cost to you or influence of my content or opinions. Thanks for clicking! (askdrtk is a member of amazon associates and other affiliate programs.) Disclaimer: https://askdrtk.com/disclaimer/ All prices mentioned are at the time of recording and may change.