sE Dynacaster DCM8 Professional Podcaster Review

Want to learn how to edit your own content using Descript? https://www.bambyacademy.com/learndescript If you’re stepping into the realms of more professional podcasting and you’re confused as to what microphone will work best for you, I’d like to introduce you to one you should be considering. I know we see videos all day long with the famous Shure SM7B as the “go to” microphone to use for professional podcasters, but I’m going to go out on a limb here and say, I think there’s another player that should be in the ring. The sE Dynacaster DCM8. sE is a family-owned business that was founded by Siwei Zo. He studied Composition at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, and became a successful conductor and composer. Visiting California on a scholarship, Siwei then found an opportunity to merge his musical knowledge with his love for design. He began building condenser microphones under his own brand name, “sE” which is a homage to the art of sound engineering. In just over 20 years of designing and building microphones, the brand has established itself as makers of precision tools for artists, by artists. As a musician myself, this kind of “origin story” resonates with me, and I’ve been using sE microphones as a vocalist for over a decade, so I was eager to hear what they could do for podcasters. GEAR WE USE HERE AT BAMBY MEDIA: SE Dyncaster DCM8 https://amzn.to/3SEWnkM Rode Boom Arm https://amzn.to/3O15WIj XLR Cables https://amzn.to/3rkw0VO Sony ZV E10 https://amzn.to/3D0PP7h Elgato Camlink https://amzn.to/44e534X Aputure Amaran 200d LED Video Light https://amzn.to/3XGyGcx Aputure Light Box Mini https://amzn.to/46yVxuG Pre-Amp/Mixers we recommend Focusrite Clarett+ https://amzn.to/3NIr0SD Rode Streamer X https://amzn.to/49EOamv Rodecaster Pro II https://amzn.to/3In1QH1 Rodecaster Pro Duo https://amzn.to/3Io09J9 BAMBY MEDIA LINKS: Free Podcast Audit Service https://www.bambymedia.com/free-podcast-audit PodCoach Service https://www.bambymedia.com/podcoach CHAPTER MARKERS: 00:00 Introduction to the sE DCM8 01:01 sE DCM8 Aesthetics and Design 02:10 Exploring the Pop Filter Layers 04:45 sE DCM8 Positioning and Sound Quality 05:33 Sound Depth and Clarity 07:20 Microphone Settings and Adjustments 08:13 Microphone Performance On and Off Axis 09:58 sE DCM8 Sound Tests and Singing Demonstration