Zoom ZDM-1 Podcast / Broadcast Dynamic Microphone Review / Test

Today, I have the Zoom ZDM-1 Dynamic XLR Microphone in the Audio Hotline Studio! I wasn't originally too excited to review this mic. According to Zoom this microphone "A warm and rich Broadcast sound." So during this review I try to find out whether or not that statement is accurate. This microphone is meant to be used for spoken word application, such as: podcasts, broadcasts, streaming, etc. I take this microphone through my usual tests and see exactly what it is capable of! A part of me just wanted to skip it, but then I got some comments from people about how I should try it out... SO HERE WE ARE! It's weird though, I LOVE a lot of Zoom products, so I don't know why I didn't want to try this. Maybe out of fear that I wouldn't like it since I tend to enjoy Zoom products 😂 and this one seemed a little lackluster when it came to being innovative like a lot of Zoom products... That could be it, but for you guys... I'll do anything! I mean it... Name it... It's DONE! 😉 Be sure to check out the testing and audio samples and see if this is right for you! Every person has different expectations of audio gear. If the features are what you need, and you like the sound, then it is right for you! Thanks for watching the Audio Hotline! I'll see you Audio Nerds next time! ======TIMESTAMPS====== Intro: 0:00 - 0:50 Difference Between Mic vs Podcast Pack: 0:50 - 1:16 Story Time ‘Why I decided to review this mic’: 1:16 - 1:43 How I am Recording this Mic: 1:43 - 1:52 Story Time Continued: 1:52 - 2:33 ZDM-1 Microphone Pricing: 2:33 - 3:00 What Comes with the Zoom ZDM-1: 3:00 - 3:24 My Opinion on Accessories and Build Quality: 3:24 - 4:14 Zoom ZDM-1 Specs: 4:14 - 5:14 My Opinion On Specs: 5:14 - 5:35 Polar Pattern Explanation: 5:35 - 6:45 Mic Test Introduction: 6:45 - 7:03 Proximity Effect: 7:03 - 7:15 Plosive Test: 7:15 - 7:30 Noise Rejection (keyboard): 7:30 - 7:44 Polar Pattern Test (White Noise): 7:44 - 7:55 Post Processing Test: 7:55 - 8:13 Distance Test: 8:13 - 8:18 Kitty Purr Test: 8:18 - 8:25 Acoustic Guitar Test: 8:25 - 8:50 No Windscreen Test Disclaimer: 8:50 - 8:56 My Review / My Opinion of the Zoom ZDM-1: 8:56 - 11:25 Outro: 11:25 - 12:18 ================== ======PRODUCTS IN REVIEW====== **Affiliate Links Below** Zoom ZDM-1 Microphone Purchase Links: B&H: https://bhpho.to/3dd3evM Amazon: https://amzn.to/3szbWuA Zoom ZDM-1 Pack (w/ Headphones, Stand, and Cable) Links: B&H: https://bhpho.to/2PhVnVD Amazon: https://amzn.to/3rwvoaf ================== ======Audio Hotline Info====== Website: audiohotlinegear.com E-Mail: audiohotline@gmail.com Instagram: instagram.com/audiohotline MERCH: teespring.com/stores/audiohotline ========== GEAR I USE TO MAKE MY VIDEOS (w/ affiliate links): ============VIDEO============ Canon EOS R5: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3gNBfnG B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JTS3xx Sigma EF 20mm f/1.4: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KoXsMK B&H: https://bhpho.to/3aeXG3V Tamron EF 24-70 f/2.8: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ZtQr0C B&H: https://bhpho.to/2tDokk7 Sigma EF 50mm f/1.4: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2WllU4d B&H: https://bhpho.to/3oRbXIi Sigma EF 24mm f/1.4: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SPDdZZ B&H:https://bhpho.to/3duayRY Tamron EF 15-30mm f/2.8: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3dF9w67 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2yGptd4 Sigma EF 18-35mm f/1.8 (APS-C): Amazon: https://amzn.to/2xLCYrH B&H: https://bhpho.to/3bdE8d2 Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L (MACRO): Amazon: https://amzn.to/35KuXQs B&H: https://bhpho.to/2WdcqJ3 Moza Slypod: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SPGmZI B&H: https://bhpho.to/2L9pitz Atomos Ninja V: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Ni79Ob B&H: https://bhpho.to/36i2WhA Aputure 120D MKii: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SE0wXg B&H: https://bhpho.to/38pRTV2 Aputure Light Dome II: Amazon: https://amzn.to/39kvKZJ B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Gf1zWc Manfrotto Tripod: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2LodCVe B&H: https://bhpho.to/2sOI7g8 ============AUDIO============ Hercules Mic Stand: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XaHnzK B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Rz4SwS Zoom F6: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3oc6FqO B&H: https://bhpho.to/3kTOUu1 Zoom H6: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MIoBdA B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Rfc3LK Zoom H5: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2N7KHoM B&H: https://bhpho.to/36iVQJz Apollo Twin Quad: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XfwPiU B&H: https://bhpho.to/2NL8gnp Mogami XLR: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NiXNSp B&H: https://bhpho.to/2NJ5tLi Monoprice XLR (Cheaper XLR Alternative): Amazon: https://amzn.to/2RJBwvp