Tech Zone Audio Products Stellar X2 Vintage Mic Review with TLM103, U87, NT1 Comparison

Today I review a microphone that claims to offer a similar sound to the classic Neumann U47 / Telefunken U47 but for only $250. Unfortunately, I don’t have a U47 to compare it to so I can’t address those claims. However, as a stand alone mic it offers a relatively smooth mid forward tone, with a tame rolled off air frequency range. In some instances it does tend to get a bit over powered below 200Hz, so some reductive EQ may be required. I also compare it to the Neewer NW7000, Audo Technical’s AT2020, Rode NT1, Tech Zone Audio Products Stellar X2, Neumann TLM102, Neumann TLM103, and Neumann U87Ai.

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00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Price
00:33 - Setup
00:51 - What’s in the Box
01:17 - Build Quality
01:54 - Specifications
02:19 - Polar Pattern Test
02:42 - Plosive Test
02:53 - Windscreen Coloration Test
03:16 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:33 - Background Noise Test (Keyboard Test)
03:51 - Untreated Room Test
04:05 - Neewer NW700 Comparison
04:42 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
05:08 - Rode NT1 Comparison
05:32 - Stellar X2 Comparison
05:57 - Neumann TLM102 Comparison
06:23 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison
06:54 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
07:25 - Music Test
08:50 - Pros & Cons
09:59 - Overall Thoughts
11:32 - Recommendation
12:33 - Outro

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