TZ Audio Stellar X3 Microphone for Voice Over, Podcasting, and Live-Streaming

In this episode, we take a look at and a listen to the new Stellar X3 large diaphragm condenser microphone from TZ Audio. I previously reviewed the Stellar X2 and Stellar X2 Vintage microphones back in early 2020 and am happy to report that Tech Zone Audio’s newest microphone is a substantial improvement in overall sound quality and build. The X3 has a warm, articulate, but not overstated sound that works well with most voices for voice over, podcasting, or live-streaming.

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- TZ Audio Stellar X3 large diaphragm condenser microphone - TZ Audio https://bit.ly/2YodoCD
- TZ Audio Stellar X2 large diaphragm condenser microphone - Amazon https://geni.us/faYAzo3
- TZ Audio Stellar X2 Vintage large diaphragm condenser microphone - Amazon https://geni.us/KTTbish
- RODE NT1 large diaphragm condenser microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/Uz0w
- Sound Devices 888 mixer/recorder - B&H, Sweetwater https://geni.us/zAryW4J
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- Canon EF 24-105 f/4L IS lens - B&H. Amazon https://geni.us/kZyU7e
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- Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 DG IS ART lens - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/bhOWVlW
- Sound Devices MixPre recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Amazon https://geni.us/O8e0

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Index:
00:00 Start
00:12 Summary
00:25 Introduction
00:35 Samples vs X2 Vintage & RODE NT1
02:00 Polar Pattern Sample
03:06 Shockmount Bump Sample
03:39 Plosive Sample
04:45 Sibilance Sample
05:29 Build Quality
06:00 Included with Microphone
06:10 High Pass Filter Sample
06:54 What makes this mic special?
07:47 Specifications
08:07 Self noise
08:35 My thoughts on the X3
09:45 Vs RODE NT1
10:05 Vs Stellar X2
10:25 More vs RODE NT1
10:55 Recommendation
11:45 Please buy my courses