This is a review of all dynamic microphones on the market as of February 2024, that have a built-in "booster" or "mic activator", so their own preamp built in, which - in exchange for supplying it with 48V (or in one case 24V) phantom power, can boost the mic signal by 18-50 decibel, depending on the model.

Gear I use or recommend using (affiliate links, does not cost you any extra, but by purchasing through them you are supporting this channel - highly appreciated if you use them):

🎬 In this video ⤵️:
Logitech Blue Sona: https://amzn.to/3Ui7mls
Aston Stealth: https://amzn.to/48QlwOT
Shure SM7dB: https://amzn.to/4988IDi
SE Electronics Dynacaster DCM8: https://amzn.to/3Bclu5Q

🔴 Dedicated Podcast Recorders:
RØDE Rodecaster Pro 2: https://amzn.to/3cvI3sc or DE: https://amzn.to/3PD8dra
RØDE Rodecaster Duo: https://amzn.to/3Q4iyzt
ZOOM Podtrak P4: https://amzn.to/3yU2u9N
Mackie DLZ Creator: https://amzn.to/3Jigu32
TASCAM Mixcast 4: https://amzn.to/3PCYKAJ

🎙 Microphones:
Shure SM7B: https://amzn.to/3PFokEv
Røde NT1 5th Gen (XLR/USB, 32-bit float recording): https://amzn.to/3oIQwyq
Røde NT1 Signature Series: https://amzn.to/42d6ssh
Røde Wireless Go II: https://amzn.to/3PD84E4
Røde Videomic Go II: https://amzn.to/3aOeFNn
Røde NT1-A: https://amzn.to/3IQ4ows
Røde NT-USB mini: https://amzn.to/3osO6Ao
Shure 55SH series II (the "Elvis-mic"): https://amzn.to/3vcTpI8
ElectroVoice RE320: https://amzn.to/3OgtNAN
Røde PodMic: https://amzn.to/3Iw2CTh
Shure MV7: https://amzn.to/3GpZoOj
Lewitt LCT 240 Pro (black, bundle with Shock Mount): https://amzn.to/3XhQjOm + LCT 50 PSX magnetic pop-filter: https://amzn.to/3KuhnH7)
Lewitt LCT 240 Pro white: https://amzn.to/3xKBOYO + white shock mount LCT 40 SH WH: https://amzn.to/3IpXrCq + LCT 50 PSX magnetic pop-filter: https://amzn.to/3KuhnH7)
Røde PodMic USB: https://amzn.to/3PTlw8O
Røde XCM-50: https://amzn.to/48F13Nj

🦾 Boom Arm:
Røde PSA1+: https://amzn.to/3XesZRz
Low Profile: Elgato Wave LP: https://amzn.to/3vfXLhw

🎛 Audio interfaces & Mixers:
Focusrite Vocaster Two: https://amzn.to/3yP34FE
Behringer Flow 8: https://amzn.to/3osCP30
Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3oeQ7Qz
Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3v2kWfj
Røde AI-1 (60db gain under 100$!): https://amzn.to/3ZjrRhv
RØDE AI-Micro: https://amzn.to/3XPruJr

🎧 Headphones/Headsets
Røde NTH-100: https://amzn.to/3inpOIy
Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 Ohm: https://amzn.to/3RLFoup
RØDE NTH-Mic: https://amzn.to/3XI3Ej2
RØDE NTH-100M: https://amzn.to/3YJ6SnF (189$ together with the headphones!)

🙉 Other Audio Gear:
DI Box: https://amzn.to/3yU2u9N (Pyle) https://amzn.to/3ctjnR4 (Samson)
DBX 286s Microphone processor/channel strip: https://amzn.to/3zk6JwD
iRig2 adapter: https://amzn.to/3Te2uKk

🎥 Video Gear:
🔦Lights:
Aputure Amaran COB60d: https://amzn.to/3PqAy4g
Aputure Lightdome SE: https://amzn.to/3yMNvOA
Aputure MC RGB LED Light: https://amzn.to/3oA4Iq9
Aputure B7C RGB Light Buld E27: https://amzn.to/3IVeAUM

📸 Camera setup
Camera 1: Sony ZV-E10 - https://amzn.to/3OmvUmk
Lens: Sigma 16mm f1.4 - https://amzn.to/3PJLFFl
Camera 2: Sony ZV-1 - https://amzn.to/45jSdlh

On the desk:
💻 Macbook Pro 14" 1TB: https://amzn.to/3ISUev1
🐁 Mouse: Logitech MX Master 3: https://amzn.to/3v2lJwN
⌨️ Keyboard: Logitech MX Mini: https://amzn.to/3zkzhpV
🖥 Monitor: Samsung M7 32" 4K Smart Monitor https://amzn.to/3ohdWap
🔦 Monitor light: Xiaomi Monitor Light Bar https://amzn.to/3aSRIZi
⚙️ Elgato Stream Deck PLus: https://amzn.to/3m07UwU

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:06 The problem the built-in preamps solve
4:33 Different mics, different boosters and extras
7:27 EQ options - Blue Sona
8:15 EQ options - Shure SM7dB
9:15 EQ options - SE Dynacaster
12:04 EQ options - Aston Stealth
12:56 4 mic comparison - neutral & presence boost
13:55 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (G-B-U) Intro
14:14 G-B-U: Aston Stealth
15:41 G-B-U: Blue Sona
17:12 G-B-U: Shure SM7dB
18:48 G-B-U: SE Dynacaster
20:13 Overall Conclusion