Wow, for a video that is almost 4 years old, it's still SO relevant on all fronts. Learned a lot from this video, ended up going with the Shure SM7db so that we don't need the Cloudlifter (though it sounds like if you have a decent audio interface, it'll solve the same problem). Noticed you're using a shotgun mic in your new studio setup, sound like that has replaced the Shure for you in your studio? But you need tons of sound proofing in your room if recording indoors. We can't do that in our current setup just yet, but like how it looks with no mic. Until we upgrade our studio though, will just be relying on the Shure! Thanks for this awesome video my friend!
Yeah I think the Yeti is the big one that most use not featured in this video, has to be used by a lot of people for a good reason, thanks for watching Stefan!
I love your style, It's a little improvisational and goofy seeing you hunched up between the different stands trying to get to the camera mic. And yet you still do such an amazing job of showing how each microphone works and how they sound, which not a lot of other people do. It's like you understand that you have to actually use a microphone for the viewer to understand what it sounds like! Wow crazy right? a lot of people just talk about a mic without using it in the video so I really appreciate your effort and expertise. You've earned a sub.
Best video on microphones on youtube, hands down. I'm so glad I kept scrolling down the search and clicked on this lol. So many other video the people didn't explain anything or they just used a "microphone video" as an excuse to demonstrate their singing skills.
Dude - any time I have a question about editing, cameras, audio, etc, you've always got a video in the catalog with the perfect advice. You've helped me level up a TON over the last year, and I know the same applies to many many others. Appreciate you man!
This was great. I’m a music producer that’s getting into the video/interview/tutorial realm and have 2 shure sm7bs but I like the idea of not having a microphone in my shot. The rode ngt3 sounded pretty close to the sm7b as far as smoothness and bass on your voice. Thanks for putting all the time in for this comparison.
One of the most satisfying aspects of RU-vid is when you discover a video that nails exactly what you hoped the video would deliver. This is one of those videos. Thanks.
OMG! I was watching this video with headphones on... You scared the heck out of me when you "showed" how much echo your room generates for the first time. Good job! xD
Thanks ! This was a great video, and I did learn a lot ! I know the youtube trend is to have a mic close up to your mouth for better sound, but I also wish people made more videos geared towards the "non-youtubers", comparing how different non-shotgun mics sound when they are not in the shot.
Javier Mercedes It’s amazing how helpful these types of review videos are and yours is practical with how you run thru these different mics. I am always left wondering the same question though... Even if it’s mostly Zoom/Teams/Skype video calls, would it be worth to spend money for equipment to have better sound (compared to our computer speakers or headphones)? For those of us working at a desk in an untreated room, what would you recommend that will work with the mic out of the frame?
Thank you so much. I need this for my RU-vid videos. For now, considering my budget. I'll be going with the Rode SmartLav that cost $79. Or I go for the USB/XLR MIC, that cost for $79 too. Thanks for the video, it was really helpful!
Literally the best video for people who know nothing about audio. I didn't personally learn anything lol, but this is going to be my go-to video to recommend for people when they ask me about getting better audio.
I really loved the way this was shot and edited. I have a better idea of what to look for but now I'm feeling a little more intimidated because I love the sound of a Large Diaphragm Condenser but I hate that I would have to buy an additional device (Audio Interface/Recorder). I really appreciate the amount of information you put into this and the live demonstration really helped me understand.. lol proud of you ! Hope you go far in your endeavors! As for me, if I don't want to sell my soul to be able to afford a decent mic.. I gotta do more research 😅
@@JavierMercedes thanks Javier! This video helped me a lot. I didn’t even know there were different types.. or what they're called before watching this so I appreciate you!
You helped me a lot with my first premier pro experience as it was an hour of trouble shooting for every second of content created. A really tough journey...will def be going back to final cut but thank you for your knowledge and crisp looking and sounding videos.
the only video that I found it complete and helpful ...checked many other big channels ..in vain...this one it yes perfect informal vid....thanks a lot.
This is by far one of the best "Show & Tell" microphone 🎤 videos I've ever seen! Surely took a lot of time and effort to produce this for us! Earned my subscription tonight 💪 I appreciate it! 💯
Thank you so much for doing this video! here are my thoughts on the different sound quality of the mics you've showcased: - Earpods: captures room sound which makes the voice sound thin and far away. Not good to bring too close either cos of the plosives. - Airpods: sounds like underwater 🤷♂️ but slightly louder. - Lav: better sounding and clearer but still captures some room sound. Also not sure if can connect to computer. - USB/XLR Dynamic: sounds like a radio DJ (might not be too natural sounding), and also the mic is super close to the mouth. - Large Diaphragm Condenser: sounded the best imo, downside is the mic has to be rather close (not as close as before), and being shown in the video. - SM7B: more bass to the sound. Not sure if it is more correct to your voice as i've not heard you in person before. And also since it's dynamic, again have to go super close to it. - VideoMic Pro+: good capture of sound, doesn't have the effect of someone speaking directly into your ears, and doesn't show up in video. Room sound not noticeable as compared to Lav. - VideoMicro: same as above, just less bassy and more crisp. Not sure which is closer to original sound. - Rode NTG3B: sounds like SM7B, but you don't see it on screen. Bassy and sounds like speaking close into your ears. Not sure if that's a good thing, i guess depends on application. Edit: Large Diaphragm Condenser and VideoMicro sounded about the same, and are the best sounding to me. But each have their own pros. (speaking from different directions for asmr? Vs not showing the mic) Let me know if you guys have different views about it 😬
@@JavierMercedes i forgot to note that the analysis was based on listening through my surround speakers. It might be because the bass is set too high that resulted in the observations. So these can be kinda skewed..
had another listen using headset and here's some difference in observations: - there is some background noise for VideoMic Pro+ & VideoMicro i think because of the distance, which required higher gain to pick up the voice. - i was wrong about Rode NTG3B. It sounded really clean, no plosive sounds caused by the breath hitting the mic. It's a warmer and richer sound compared to Large Diaphragm Condenser, probably a preferred sound for the listeners (can't comment whether it's closer to natural sound). This is definitely the effect that we see & hear from TV productions.
Thanks the lord for discovering your channel. I just recently started on RU-vid (currently at 33subs😂🤙🏼) and the audio is what keeps slapping me in the face. I figured out the optimal camera settings, lighting, angles, way of recording, still.learning premiero pro and even the ambient look of the room is not a shot too far but the audio keeps screwing me man. I jist went with a blue yeti but it either is poppy as heck or extremely soft and depressing sounding. I ordered a pop filter so we'll see how that goes. Also post processing in audicty just doesn't work for me man. Tomorrow I'm finally off from a 5 day, night full time physical night job and I'll binge watch your channel an doesn't from it. I want to make this youtube thing work só badly, I love making videos about a topic I'm passionate about.
Hey Javier, could I make a small safety suggestion? In the shot at 0:43, I see that you have your C-stand positioned in a way that you've got the lowest leg away from you. If you rotate it 120deg so you've got that tall leg in the frame-left position, and sandbag that, all the weight will be on the leg itself. With the sandbag resting on the floor, you're reducing the weight of the sand going into the C-stand, making it a little more tippy. Just my 2c. :)
Great job on this video! Thanks for making it. This is a subject for which you can do all the research you want, but it really helps to have practical examples. Audio can either elevate your video, or cripple it. I just switched to using the XLR-K3M on my a6400, and the difference is considerable.
I'm all over YT trying to learn best practices and equipment for video and webcast production. You've shot to the top of the list of resources. Subscribed and liking all the videos. Thanks for the hard work!
Dope video, got so much valuable info from it. As a person jumping into the world of creating video content, this video helped me tons with the audio aspect ( a good base to start with).
This video is about one week late for me as I just researched and bought a Blue Yeti USB. Every resource I looked at listed it as a top RU-vid mic, so I'm surprised you didn't include it! I haven't received it yet, but it seems like I'll finally be on par with high production RU-vidrs :)
One thing I'm really interested in that very few people seem to demonstrate: How good is a lav mic used on a stand in place of a USB / XLR mic? Most streamers have such a big mic in the shot, but why not just have a thin stick with a lav mic on the end like a 70s game show?
