Audix OM2 Review / Test (Compared to SM58, E835, V7, D5, & More)

Today I review the Audix OM2, an affordable $100 handheld dynamic microphone that does an amazing job at background noise rejection. It is a much more modern sound with a boosted top end and a boosted low end. Buy the Audix OM2 (Affiliate Link) Buy the Pop Filter Used (Hakan P110) (Affiliate) Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link) 00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:20 - Setup 00:46 - What’s in the Box 01:10 - Build Quality / Walkthrough 01:38 - Specifications 01:57 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation) 02:23 - Plosive Test 02:33 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 02:59 - Background Noise Test 03:18 - Untreated Room Test 03:35 - Handling Noise Test 03:48 - Mic Mount Bump Test 04:04 - Mic Resonance Tap Test 04:20 - Cup The Mic Test 04:56 - Intro to Comparison 05:16 - Lewitt MTP250 DM Copmarison 05:49 - Shure SM58 Comparison 06:22 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison 06:54 - AKG D5 Comparison 07:43 - Electro Voice ND76 Comparison 08:21 - Sennheiser E835 Comparison 08:53 - Beyerdynamic TG V70d Comparison 09:59 - Music Test 11:08 - Pros & Cons 12:19 - Overall Thoughts 14:11 - Recommendation 15:00 - Outro NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using my amazon link, it provides me a small referral fee. For more info check my FAQ page links below. Check Out This Stuff TOO: