ASMR | Microphone Trigger Test & Comparison | AKG 414 vs Tula Mic

Hello HELLO!!!! So just as a disclaimer, both of these mics were sent to me (the AKG long ago, and the Tula fairly recently, but I just got around to making this) - but I was not paid to make any videos with them. I’m just a sucker for trying out new mics... as I should be :D The AKG 414 are my standard microphones I use in 99% of my videos (I use two)! Before that, I was using the AKG 314s! I also have used the Blue Yeti, the Rode NT1s, and occasionally the 3dio, among other one-off mics. Spoiler, by far, the AKG C414s have been my favorite mic I’ve used by far. It’s a little unfair to compare them to the TULA, because I would use the TULA mic for a very different situation. But it is fun to hear how much it can make a difference! The audio is also completely unedited. The TULA is really convenient as a portable travel mic! The shape is awesome and it’s easy to get the audio to my computer via a cable. I’ve already used it twice when I need a quick foley sound effect or something without lugging my entire mixer/mic setup to a different room! I definitely would want a foam cover for it to do and voice work, though. For the AKG C414s, I use them on the supercardioid pickup pattern most of the time, and I use a Zoom LiveTrak L-8 as my mixer, with Mogami Gold XLR cables. If you’re interested in purchasing, here are my amazon links so I’d get a commission for my recommendations, ha! Another disclaimer is that (while I did get a degree in Film LOL, I didn’t take sound-specific classes at ALL) I am not a professional sound person!! I’m sure you could get both mics to sound even better! And again, these sound clips are unedited. In 99% of my videos, we’ll do post-treatment on the sound! AKG C414s: TULA mic: Mogami Gold XLR cable: Zoom LiveTrak L-8: Timestamps: 0:00 - Gibimerch 0:05 - Intro 1:00 - Tula Unboxing / Discussion 6:42 - Tula & AKG Whisper Comparison 10:47 - Mic Brushing Comparison 12:26 - Mic Touching Comparison 13:07 - Soft Speaking Comparison 15:28 - Button Clicking Comparison 16:56 - Scissor Comparison 18:30 - Ratchet Noise Comparison 19:22 - Keyboard Clicking Comparison 20:34 - Toaster Coaster Comparison 22:05 - Paper / Page Turning Comparison 23:13 - Crinkling Comparison 24:05 - Water / Spray Bottle Comparison 25:00 - Omni-directional Test & Final Thoughts Bottom line: I really like the TULA as a travel mic, that’s where it shines. It gives you a lot of the perks of a blue yeti without being MASSIVE. I do think the sound quality of the Blue Yeti is better, and the price of the Blue Yeti is better too. If you’re only picking one mic, (and you’re doing ASMR) I would absolutely go for the Blue Yeti. If you’re looking for a good travel mic, would recommend the TULA - but there are other travel options you could look into depending on what audio you’re trying to capture. (such as lav mics, etc.) For an at-home setup, my recommendation continues to be to stick with the Blue Yeti. When you’re ready to ~level up~, you’ll sink a good amount of $ into a good mixer and pair of two professional mics, mic stands, etc. ALWAYS invest in a shockmount!!!!!! And remember, stop hitting your headphone cord ;D That’s another good thing about having a mixer. If you can help it, don’t plug your headphones directly into your microphone, and never place your microphone directly on a table, etc. that you’re going to be touching! anyhoo THAT’S ALL FOR NOW!!! Enjoy :) ~Gibi MERCH PRE-ORDERS ARE LIVE!! 🎵New Spotify tracks every Monday! And Apple Music! AAAND Soundcloud! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My upload schedule: ►New Spotify audio every Monday ►ASMR YouTube Video every Tuesday at 6pm Eastern ►ASMR YouTube Video every Thursday at 6pm Eastern ►Sponsored ASMR Video Every Saturday at 6pm Eastern ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I donate regularly to The Brain and Behavior Research Foundation. I highly recommend it! They give grants to scientists who do studies to better understand and treat mental illnesses. () ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Find me on the internet! ►NEW!!! MERCH/SHOP: ►TWITTER: ►INSTAGRAM: ►SECOND CHANNEL: ►TIKTOK: @gibiofficial ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ OUTRO by :) This video was edited by Shawn, my full-time editor! Give him some love: