Are Mic Boosters Obsolete? Rodecaster Pro II vs. Shure SM7B

Rode claims that the RODECaster Pro II doesn't need a signal booster with any microphones, including the venerable Shure SM7B. Let's put that to the test and also compare noise levels with and without boosters on the RCP2. (And to spoil the whole thing, Rode is 100% correct. Adding a booster really does introduce noise into the signal, so you definitely don't need to use one with the RODECaster Pro II). •RODECaster Pro II: https://bhpho.to/3wCwaqI (B&H) https://geni.us/tbrcp2 (Rode) https://geni.us/rodecasterpro2 (Amazon) •Rode NTH-100 Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H) https://geni.us/rwoYSL (Sweetwater) https://geni.us/rodenth100 (Amazon) •Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/swsm7b (Sweetwater) https://bhpho.to/3Otxbsk (B&H) https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) •Earthworks ICON Pro: https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H) https://geni.us/swicon (Sweetwater) The blue mic windscreen is from reporterstore.com 📼 More RODECaster Pro II Videos: •Feature Walkthrough:    • RODECaster Pro II Initial Walkthrough & Au...   •Computer Features:    • RODECaster Pro II Computer Features Walkth...   •5 RCPII Tips & Tricks:    • 5 Underrated Features of the RODECaster Pr...   🎙 Ever thought of using your mic to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, my step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show! https://podcasterplaybook.com ⏱ Chapter Markers: 0:00 - Hype vs. Reality 0:55 - A Bit About Boosters 1:57 - SM7B With No Booster 4:28 - Noise Test With FetHead Booster 6:44 - Comparison Tests with FetHead, CT-1, CODA Stealth, & Cloudlifter 7:50 - Conclusion: Rode Was Right ——————————————————————— Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 Subscribe! http://bit.ly/TEPsub Instagram & Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: https://himynameistom.com My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts —————————— SUPPORT THE CHANNEL —————————— Patreon:   / tombuck   Become a Channel Member: https://geni.us/joinchannel ——————————— MUSIC ——————————— •Artlist.io (2 Extra Months Free): https://geni.us/ArtlistTom •Epidemic Sound (30 Day Free Trial): http://share.epidemicsound.com/enthus... ——————————— VIDEO GEAR ——————————— •Ecamm Live for Streaming: https://geni.us/ecammtom •MotionVFX for Intros: https://geni.us/motionvfxtb •Sony a7SIII: https://bhpho.to/3f8mMlS (B&H) •Sony FX3: https://bhpho.to/3EJuBde (B&H) •Sony a7IV: https://bhpho.to/33mOGZo (B&H) •Sony 24 1.4 (Main Lens): https://geni.us/sony24 (Amazon) •Zeiss 85 1.8: https://geni.us/zeissbatis (Amazon) •ATEM Mini Video Switcher: https://bhpho.to/2RVGI42 (B&H) •Elgato CamLink 4K: https://geni.us/vddHN (Amazon) •GoPro Hero 10: https://geni.us/gopro10 (Amazon) •YoloBox for Mobile Streams: https://bhpho.to/3pc8qHU (B&H) ——————————— AUDIO GEAR ——————————— •Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) •Rode PodMic: https://geni.us/EHeTTM (Amazon) •Sennheiser MKH 50: https://geni.us/mkh50 (Sweetwater) •Rode VideoMic NTG: https://amzn.to/2ZKrHTh (Amazon) •Rode NT1 Condenser: https://geni.us/fRIqw (Amazon) •Rode Boom Arm: https://geni.us/shr0 (Amazon) •Rode Wireless Go: https://geni.us/LvzUSM (Amazon) •Earthworks Icon: https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H) •Shure MV7 USB/XLR Mic: https://geni.us/shuremv (Amazon) •Shure Super 55 Mic: https://geni.us/ulcA (Amazon) •FetHead Signal Booster: https://geni.us/dNus7 (Amazon) •Blue XLR Cable: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon) —————————— LIGHTS & SUPPORTS —————————— •Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): https://geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon) •Aputure Light Dome Mini: https://geni.us/vf5O (B&H) •Small Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/nanlite (Amazon) •Big Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/pavotubes (Amazon) •Falconeyes Flexible LED Light: https://geni.us/j4ENw (Amazon) •Aputure MC RGB Light: https://geni.us/IuE4 (Amazon) •Big Tripod: https://bhpho.to/3lRoTyz (B&H) •Small Tripod: https://geni.us/oQOh3Az (Amazon) •Motorized Slider: https://bhpho.to/3ztKMJA (B&H) •Overhead Camera Rig: https://geni.us/grpT (Amazon) •GlideGear Prompter: https://bhpho.to/3tWcFb6 (B&H) ——————————————————————— 🎥 Check out the rest of my gear here:https://himynameistom.com/gear ——————————————————————— – Who Am I? – Hi! My name is Tom Buck. As a lifelong A/V nerd, I’m here to help you level up the audio and video quality of your streams, podcasts, puns, and videos. I was a high school Digital Media teacher for 11 years, and I started this channel in 2017 as a project to share my enthusiasm for digital media and teaching others while having fun along the way. New videos are uploaded every Thursday morning, and more often when possible! • Read my Ethics Statement about objective reviews, sponsored content, and brand partnerships: https://himynameistom.com/ethics ——————————————————————— #Rode #RODECasterProII #podcasting #streaming ——————————————————————— Episode 307: RODECaster Pro II vs. Shure SM7B: Are Mic Boosters Really Obsolete?