Remember that friend you had in college? The big dude who dwarfed the rest of you in height and weight but could still keep up and was always the life of the party? That’s pretty much the Stache 9 in a nutshell. Overall, the one word that best describes the Stache 9 is ‘fun’. The front end is reasonably long, the head tube angle usefully slack, and the bottom bracket is quite low – and let’s not forget about the additional stabilising effect of all that rotational inertia. It’s a piece of cake to flick the bike from corner to corner and even though the balance point is higher up off the ground, that ultra-short rear end still makes it far easier to loft the front end for bunnyhops and manuals than you might think.ĭespite that agility, the Stache 9 is still confidently stable at warp speed. That stubby overall length makes the Stache 9 surprisingly manoeuvrable in tight quarters and unlike with most full-blown fat bikes, at no time does anything feel weird through the bars. The rear end is ridiculously short and makes for correspondingly ridiculous manoeuvrability The elevated driveside chainstay allows for an ultra-short rear end – down to a truly insane 405mm if you’re ok with minimal mud clearance: the elevated driveside chainstay allows for an ultra-short rear end – down to a truly insane 405mm if you’re ok with minimal mud clearance In its shortest setting, the chainstays measure a miniscule 405mm from bottom bracket to rear axle – a full 3cm shorter than a full-suspension Trek Fuel EX 29er trail bike with the same decrease in wheelbase. Those big meats are just one of the two characteristics that define the Stache 9’s personality, though the other is its rather unique frame geometry.ĭespite having wheels that are two inches bigger in diameter, the Stache 9’s radically shaped frame yields a hyper-compact and adjustable rear end. The lack of similar movement out back (plus the tyres’ minimal tread) makes the back end occasionally prone to kicking out but all things considered, it’s generally quite controllable and yields heaps of tail-out hooliganism. Manitou is back! The Magnum Pro fork is fantastic The manitou magnum pro fork is a superb match for the 3in tires, offering a supple feel off the top and well controlled bottom-out that essentially cancels out the bounciness of the higher tire volume – at least up front: the manitou magnum pro fork is a superb match for the 3in tires, offering a supple feel off the top and well controlled bottom-out that essentially cancels out the bounciness of the higher tire volume – at least up front
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The company also offers the $199 Q9U-read our full review here-an alternative to the aforementioned Shure SM7B at $200 less (we’ll be posting a full review of the Q9U in the near future). And when it comes to approachable options, Samson isn’t restricting itself to starter kits. With the final inclusion of a mic windscreen, the Q2U packs the hardest punch for the price. The Q2U includes a headphone output with volume controls so you can monitor your sound, and there’s a mic On/Off switch. It has both USB and XLR connections with included cables for both, and you can record from both outputs simultaneously. The Q2U has the looks of a classic dynamic vocal mic and is available in a $59.99 podcasting pack that includes a handy desktop tripod stand with a detachable mic clip that screws into standard microphone stands and boom arms. The Samson Q2U will improve the sound of your voice over the internal mic of your computer or mobile device and includes a lot of extras to get you started for a low price. If you’re starting a podcast on a shoestring budget, don’t worry. Best for versatility: Blue Microphones Yeti X When you can pay a bit more to sound like your best self, the Shure SM7B is the best microphone for podcasting. An internal pop-filter, electromagnetic shielding, and shock-mount technology eliminate unwanted noises from light vibrations and mic contact, electronic interference, and plosive breath sounds. A versatile microphone that is also used frequently in music for vocals and instruments, the SM7B connects with an XLR cable and can handle up to 180dB of input signal, so you don’t have to worry about shouting too loud during impassioned rants or gaming flame-wars. The SM7B zeros in tightly on the voice in front of it, shutting out intrusive background noises. Its low-frequency cut and “presence boost” controls help you dial in the right sound for voices ranging from a rich, understated baritone to an explosive and bright shout-talker. Best overall: Shure SM7Bĭescended from the 1973 SM7 broadcasting mic, the Shure SM7B has become one of the most popular and recognizable microphones for podcasting due to its expert handling of the human voice. Given all of the considerations, individual podcasters have to make, this list of best podcast microphones has something for everyone. Some are part of the recent upsurge, while others have been around for decades. The best podcast microphones: Reviews & RecommendationsĪlong with the explosive growth in podcasting and live streaming, the microphone market has kept pace with many dozens of models targeting podcasters or broadcasters in general.
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