FET Mics Vs. Tube Mics: Which Should YOU Buy?! | Make Pop Music

In this video, Austin breaks down the differences between FET and Tube Large Diaphragm Condensers. Austin highlights how each mic operates, what each mic excels in, why you may prefer one over the other, and pros / cons of FET and tube mics! In this specific video, we look at the Vanguard V4 FET mic and the Vanguard V13 tube mic!

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Vocal Chain:
Mic - Lauten Audio LT-386 Eden
Preamp +Heritage EQ -  Audio HA81A
Compressor - AudioScape 76D
I/O - RME UFX ii

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My Gear:
DAW: Cubase 12 Pro
Desk: AZ Studio Workstations
Main Microphone: Lauten Eden, Lewitt LCT1040
Voiceover Mic: Lauten LS-208
Monitors: Focal Shape 65s with Focal Sub6
Interface: RME UFX ii
Compressor: AudioScape 76D
MIDI Keyboard: M-Audio Code 61
Keyboards: Roland Juno DS88, Roland Juno 106, Arturia PolyBrute
Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Taylor 214 CE Plus
Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A & Audient ASP800
Extra Microphones: Advanced Audio 251, Slate ML-1, Shure SM7B, JZ BH-1, JZ V67, Lauten Audio LA-320, Lauten Audio LA-220, Lauten Audio LA-120, AKG P170, Sterling ST59
Camera: Panasonic G7
Lens: Rokinon 12mm f2
Camera Lights: Neewer LED Light Panels

Timestamps:
Preview 0:00
Intro 0:13
What Are FET Mics? 1:30
What Are Tube Mics? 2:01
About The Mics We're Using 2:26
FET Vs. Tube Mic Spoken Example 5:34
My Thoughts On FET Vs. Tube 8:28
FET Vs. Tube Mic Proximity Test 10:17
FET Vs. Tube Singing Example 11:50
FET Vs. Tube With Minimal Vocal Processing 14:15
FET Vs. Tube Acoustic Guitar Example 17:04
Closing Thoughts 21:07
My Mic Recommendations For 3 Budgets 21:50
Outro 22:38