Shure SM7b vs Rode NT1 Comparison (Versus Series)

Today we compare two of my favorite microphones, the Shure Sm7b and the Rode NT1. One is a broadcast & podcast standard and the other is a neutral condenser with one of the lowest self noises on the market. Which do you think is the best? Buy the Shure Sm7b Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/sm7b B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/3qrIZVp Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/shure_sm_... Amazon: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Buy the Rode NT1 Kit (Affiliate Link) Amazon: http://geni.us/rodent1 Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/495rn B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/3OTT0Vn Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/rode_nt1_... Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link) Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/42lcWDF Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite... Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd 00:00 - Intro 00:21- Testing Parameters 00:34 - Build Quality Discussion 01:09 - SM7b Spoken Word & Specs 01:28 - Rode NT1 Spoken Word & Specs 02:02 - Shure Sm7b Polar Pattern Test 02:22 - Rode NT1 Polar Pattern Test 02:41 - Proximity Effect Test 02:53 - 2 Foot Distance Test 02:59 - Keyboard Background Noise Test 03:22 - Music Test (Electric / Acoustic / Singing) 04:09 - Winner / Conclusion 06:02 - Summary 06:14 - Outro My YouTube Kit: https://podcastage.com/studio My Favorite XLR Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favxlr My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using my amazon link, it provides me a small referral fee. For more info check my FAQ page links below. Check the FAQ to see if your question was already answered: http://www.geeksrising.com/faq Vote For The Mics You Want Reviewed: http://www.geeksrising.com/podcastage Check us out, Follow us, & Like us over at: Merch: https://podcastage.com/store Discord:   / discord   Website: http://www.geeksrising.com Facebook:   / podcastage   Twitter:   / podcastage   Personal Twitter:   / bandrewsays