All audio recording directly into the Focusrite 18i20 2nd Gen at 24-bit 48khz. Here are the settings for each mic. Shure SM7b = Gain: 100%, Boost in post: +9dB Zoom ZDM1 = Gain: ~4:00, Boost in post: +8dB Audio Technica AT2040 = Gain: ~4:00, Boost in post: +8dB Rode Podmic = Gain: ~4:30, Boost in post: +8dB Samson Q9u (HPF & Mid Boost) = Gain: ~4:30, Boost in post: +7dB Presonus PD70 = Gain: ~4:30, Boost in post: +8dB Sontronics Podcast Pro = Gain: ~4:00, Boost in post: +4dB MXL BCD-1 = Gain: ~4:00, Boost in post: +5dB 512 Audio Limelight = Gain: ~4:00, Boost in post: +6dB Rode Procaster = Gain: ~4:30 , Boost in post: +8dB Shure MV7 (XLR Mode) = Gain: ~4:30, Boost in post: +6dB Beyerdynamic M70 Pro X = Gain: ~4:30, Boost in post: +5dB Uniersal Audio SD1 = Gain: ~4:30, Boost in post: +8dB EV RE320 = Gain: ~4:00, Boost in post: +6dB Heil PR40 = Gain: ~4:15, Boost in post: +6dB sE Dynacaster (Highshelf 1 On)= Gain: 100%, Boost in post: +8dB Aston Stealh (Setting: V1) = Gain: 100%, Boost in post: +8dB Earthworks Ethos = Gain: ~1:00, Boost in post: +6dB EV RE20 = Gain: ~4:30, Bo ost in post: +8dB EV RE27 N/D (Highcut On) = Gain: ~4:00, Boost in post: +7dB Neuman BCM705 = Gain: ~4:30, Boost in post: +8dB #shorts #shuresm7b #comparison