Best Microphone for YouTube Videos Under $100 (Condenser VS. Dynamic) 

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Thank you for this. I was looking for a mic that would work for my 9-year-old who is on the Autism spectrum and likes to create scientific presentations and then narrate them. Because he uses his hands a lot, a stationary mic in front of him wouldn't be great. So your info actually informs a lot more than you might have anticipated. Plus, I am working on a collaboration with a composer for our family blog to allow kids on the spectrum to record lyrics to music and this is a great resource to inform them as well. Thank you!

Got the Deity d4 and for $100.00 it’s the best value for the money. First for being so compact it’s a beast. Second, being able to use it on the camera and pick up the audio from in front of the camera and my dialogue from behind the camera makes this a two for one!!! Third, like you said I can boom it or use it as a lav, makes this mic a must have.

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Rode mic is rich, full and natural while the Samson is full with ultra clarity. The least for me is the v-lav. Shotgun is in the middle I like the Rode mic. Nevertheless, they are useful for specific events and purposes. I am using boya lav for now. But I might upgrade to this Rode 🎤. I love the outcome. You did well on this, Omar. Great work. 👍👍👍

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I needed this video right now. I'm feeling okay with the visual aspects of my videos, but, I'm not sure that my audio is where it should be. Thanks for this!

I liked the sound of the little Rode condenser microphone you used first , I had a very nice whole sound .

Samson Q2U USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone was the best for me. Used your link to get it! Thank you!

As far as sound alone, I liked the 2nd one the best. Thanks for the video, this was helpful

Great video Omar! 🔥💯

i have learnt so much from think media and 2021 am so ready clear videos and audio on point

Dety V-Lav I like that one best I tends move around a bit

just started my RU-vid video in 2019. thanks for sharing info about microphones. all the best Think Media, greetings from Borneo Island.

Haha, wish this video was up about a month ago. Starting my channel again (600+ subs & 15 videos in) and learning about mics was an interesting experience! I ended up buying the Sony ZV1 and have been using the built in mic with dead cat and will use that for now. This video has been super helpful, thank you!!! Rise and grind to everyone else out there continuing to grow in 2021!

Love the sound of the dynamin mic, very helpful video with good info. Thanks👍

I prefer a USB condenser mic with adjustable scissor arm stand. I dont mind that the mic is visible in video, in fact I kinda like it

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Definitely, sound is important for RU-vid videos. Who is thinking of upgrading their channel ?

I've never seen you without a hat, it's a good look. I use a Deity Vlav for talking head/vloggy type content and a Blue Yeti (with a pop filter) for voice-overs

as ALWAYS OMAR YOU NEVER FAIL A VIEWER! A TON OF THANK YOU FOR THIS! but i have a question since i record my discussions in the classroom (physical classes) for those who are absent so they won't miss a thing, does a lavalier mic record simultaneously with the video or do I still need a software to sync the video from my Nikon Z30 with the audio from the lavalier?

Good stuff! I use a condenser for music and a lavalier for talking head :)

thank you for being able to explain the differences of the mics and it was able to help me decide on what type I will be using since I'm just new to vlogging. :)

This video just saved me money. I have the samson but didn't know how I could use it in my camera. Now I know

Super clear video and well explained about the different functionalities! Thanks so much for making this!!

You should also recommend the Movo VXR10. It's cheaper than the diety and movo with great sound. Thanks for the tips!

Awesome content! Thanks for putting this together, they all sound really great for that price range!!!

Omar this is a great video! You explain things so well. Thanks for sharing!

I love think media, but I would love to see you guys reviewing Maono mics

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I use a Rode Wireless Go for my RU-vid and a Shure MV7 for my Podcast. I recently ordered the Senheisser MKE600 for my RU-vid setup

I have the Diety Lapel mike based on your recommendations

Hey Omar and ThinkMedia - Got a Question for you! :) Bought the Rode VideoMicro for something affordable starting up just to get clean audio. So the question is: How do you get clean Audio out of it? Plugged it into my computer to see how the recordings sounded and there is so much white noise/static in the background?? Really confused me and haven't found any good fixes in my research yet, so I'm hoping you can help out as it sounds as if you got clean sound out of it. Thanks :)

I've got the Boya-BY-M1 lavalier mic. That's enough for me until my channel takes off.

Thank you!! Straight to the point & very helpful :)

Love your tech videos! Please make a video about best wireless mics for fitness instructors, there are no good videos on this topic.

Got the Boya MM-1 for roughly $12 here in the Philippines. We use it to eliminate background noise (though looking for something better) for an ASMR feel video

This is an excellent video!! Thank you so much for sharing. You have been so very helpful.

Can you give a review on the Hyper X Quad Cast mic, more reviews on $100 - $300 Range? Please.

Thank you so much for a straight forward and interesting video. Saved me a lot of time of researching. Sound quality was excellent even on a large TV. Thank you 👍

Can you guys do an essential equipment for “at home” live worship? Mics, lightening etc

Excellent video....answered my questions from A to Z

Thanks plenty! I liked the sound of the dynamic mic

Thanks! I used your link to pick up the dynamic mic.

Thank you for the video and links. I have been looking for a good wireless mic that works with all my devices and the Comica looks great for that.

I have started a RU-vid channel couple months back, but my audio is not that great. So came here to find the what kind of mic I need. Thanks for the info.

I love the richness of the dynamic mic, but what you said makes sense. It IS better for a radio show or an audio podcast. I don't understand how the XLR is meant to be used on it. Do you power the mic through USB and then carry the audio signal through the XLR into an audio interface?

I really need to level up audio. Thanks Omar!

Thanks for the information. Much needed

Thank you so much for this video!

Thank you very much for your videos. I decided to buy the Samsung Q2u microphone based on your video. I am taking sight singing and vocal lessons via zoom. The sound keeps breaking up on my laptop and the teacher and I are having sound issues and didn't know why. I'm hoping that this microphone will correct the issue. I'm trying to get into a professional choir and I really need these lessons 😩. I went through the link and purchased the microphone. Thank you for your video. I'm hoping that this works.

Audio is very important but most people are good just as long as they can hear what’s going on. The subject matter is what holds people’s attention in the very beginning of any podcast.

The Samson Q2U may be good for my needs. I am looking to make videos with audio and text. Kind of like an audio book.

I like the Rode video Micro, sounded better than the other 2. I'd love to get that for my new m50 camera.

Nice job. Great overview. Thank you.

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Could you do a video on how to set up the rode videomicro to a boom pole? 🙏🏾🙏🏾

I really liked the sound of the Rode better than the Deity you used throughout the video. Just my two cents.

I built my own microphone. It’s inline to a Noiman at a fraction the price.

I use a rode video mic and a lav mic. I notice the lav mic moves around you have to be pretty much talk right to it. But Im new to this still lol just my experience

Hey! The Rode one seems amazing. Can you please let me know what stander did you use? Thank you!

I like the sound of dynamic mics most. Still I bought a condenser mic and now I need something smaller as well for filming when I'm not at home

Awesome vid, Im setting my studio up and this helps me a lot.

Is the new hyperx good for RU-vid? Mine is on the way can’t wait to use it.

What mechanism are you using to hang that microphone above your head? I don't see a reference to that in your show notes. :(

Loving these videos! What’s the accent light you have on the bookshelf behind you?

You only mentioned noise canceling for the dynamic mic, but how are the Rode and the Diety in that regard? I currently have 2 mics and both pick up the fan and the AC, so noise canceling is top priority, but I’d like other options aside a dynamic mic.

I like the first boom mic however I think if you had run tje laveleer mic to your tee shirt collar it would have been a nice clean caught audio IMHO. Great video though.

Question: What did you plug the rode microphone into and what software did you record/edit it on? Mine is sounding wayyyyy different than what your's sounds like. I am plugging my rode into my macbook through an adapter, so i do not know if that might be the problem for the bad sound quality. Would appreciate your response

Thank you sharing this ! Very concise and on point

Hi. Thank you. For videos in nature what do you recommend ?

New youtuber.... new subscriber💯👏🏼✔ I like the mic that's directly infront u because its clearer... however 4 me it would ave to be the road mic... as i do mostly vlogs..

I use Purple Panda, Rode Video micro Great choices!!!

Everyone seems to have the Rode Video Micro flopping around on their lens for some reason. The cable is designed to click into the notches on the thumbscrew so it does not move.

Thank you Omar! Love the sound of Samson Q2U the best. Still confused about how the set up is to connect to the iPhone. Currently, I'm using Blue Yeti on Macbook for Guided Meditations. It sounds good too but does pick up lot of the external noises. For yoga classes, I'm using apple airpods. Not the best but good enough. Looking forward to leveling up soon.

Thanks for all information. I am looking for a mic set up on the computer desk. You recommended Samson Q2U one year ago. Do you have updated information? Thanks.

Well to answer your question, i recently went to look at mics in best buy and they just dont have that clip on mic that i refer, and the others are for more games, the Rode shoot gun mic is what they are pushing and kind of stocked on, But if i get that mic out it on a cam then i would need that extra cord you spoke of rewind, think needs to think about offering training for their cam and mic employees

Great 👍 info. What would recommend for VO work? Also any suggestions on inexpensive recordings booths? Look forward in speaking with you.

Hi Omar! Thank you for creating this video! Do you think the Deity mic would perform well for outdoor settings with a lot of wind?

Your videos are super helpful to me, thanks! I have an iPad 12 Pro Max and a patient parishioner video’d my sermon yesterday, from the second pew back (not too close.) We have a pretty basic sound system with a microphone on the pulpit. If I add an external mic for my recordings, will I have an issue with feedback? What if I use a corded lav mic (my preference)?

Definitely need one. Thanks for this cause i need to level up.

Was hoping for just a little more "cordage" but I think 5 meters will do.. Thanks for the info, guys!

Thanks for great advice!!

Love the lav mic, but it would be better if you leveled the audio of all three mics for an accurate comparison. Sounded like the lav could have used more gain.

The condenser mic took win all video...until I found out it pics up fan noises. Seems like Samsung Q2U may be the way to go.

Rode VideoMicro IS NOT a shotgun mic. It has a standard cardioid pickup pattern. Shotgun mics require an interference tube to work as shotguns. VideoMicro has nothing resembling one.

noice helped me alot with my videos

Right on! I got that Rode mic, but I want that stand it's on. Do you got a link for that? Thanks!

Very helpful, thank you.

i would have to go with the last one pretty good quality of sound and smaller than the other ones.

such a helpful video prob gonna get the Samsung bc the sound is so satisfying and the old-school mic with a wire just looks swag

The Rode VideoMicro Compact On-Camera Microphone is great for run and gun interviews.

6:00 “5 meters of cordage” had me 😂

After reviewing many microphone products on RU-vid I came across a conclusion is that in order be a good and high quality content creator on e.g. podcast, RU-vid and digital courses I should invest at least on purchasing like 200$ microphone to start my online business, what do you think?

Hey I love this video. Quick question! I just bought a Sony a600 and I plan on doing live streams on RU-vid. Do I need a camera mic AND mic to hold next to my mouth?

With those 3 kinds of mic, which is better for ASMR?

Great info as usual, HOWEVER, what if I'm recording into my macbook pro? The last few mics I had didn't even show up in the sound section of my preferences. Can I just plug any of these mics in and they'll work? Or is there something in between that is required. I'm so frustrated about this. No one ever talks about what to use if you're filming on an iPad pro or a laptop.

This was so helpful!