What Microphone Should You Buy?

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Answers to the most-asked question so far! Learn which mics are best for everything from vlogging to podcasting and film production, and what qualities makes them great choices for your sound workflows.
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My Top Microphone Recommendations:
VLOGGING
Best Overall: Rode VideoMic Pro+ amzn.to/2ugGTLi
Budget Pick: Rode VideoMic GO amzn.to/2uZcj8Y
PODCASTING
Best Overall: Shure SM7B amzn.to/2UkQLy6
Budget Pick: Shure SM58 amzn.to/2GSpxqY
LAVALIER
Best Overall: DPA 4061 amzn.to/2UneBt3
Budget Pick: Audio Technica MT830cW amzn.to/3biGGbg
DSLR/Smartphone: Rode smartLav amzn.to/2Opvsrz
SHOTGUN
Best Overall: Sennheiser MKH416 amzn.to/2SdAit7
Runner-Up: Rode NTG3 amzn.to/39bDL2h
Best Budget: Rode NTG4+ amzn.to/394E2np
Best Value: Rode NTG2 amzn.to/394DNZx
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@MoCo_Filmmaker 4 года назад

Be cool to see you "build" a full kit (recorder, headphones, pole, cables, mic) in a variety of price points.

@czarlez 4 года назад

I second this!

@CountSorinsRealm 4 года назад

RU-vid needs to add the option to like a video twice.

@aniket6103 4 года назад

really agree

@Jamminn555 3 года назад

Alex IS the grand wizard of all things production audio - outstanding review across various microphone genres. Thank you for posting!

@Joshua-iz1go 3 года назад

I have a Shure SM58, and it's the first mic that I don't sound terrible on. Glad to see it makes the list

@DorecaDelbridge 4 года назад

How did you know I've been asking this question lately? searching and not finding adequate answers!! Thank you for this video. Very helpful.

@ProfutureMediaSouthSudan 4 года назад

Excellent video, I did a ton of research and bought the Mkh 416 because of the durability and good in harsh climates. And of course the sound and it's ability outdoors.

@takashino3490 4 года назад

The best microphone explain ever!! Thanks so much!!

@reludennis 4 года назад

Thank you Alex! you can make this video every 3 months and keep updating it based on all new models that come out.

@ACoderThatMakesFilms 4 года назад

This is the video I NEEDED! Thank you for the very concise and straight to the point breakdown 👌🏽 NTG4+ for me I thinks.

@milanmilicev 4 года назад

Thank you for the advice, great video. And I love the new light setup ;)

@Night1989 4 года назад

Dude, i just want to let you know that you are one of the few people i would actually use the affiliate link for in this world.

@paulfairchild8942 4 года назад

Subscribed. As an indie filmmaker, I have to say your videos are super helpful. Thanks!

@OmarCordy 4 года назад

Great video!! I use a Mix Pre 3 with behringer xm8500. Basically their version of the sm58s. Sounds good, just a shorter body.

@Lutkov 4 года назад

Thank you bro for ur review, good job appreciate it

@rgsauve 4 года назад

For the last few years I've been using a Rode NTG-3 for outdoor dialogue and an Audix SCX1-HC for indoor dialogue and couldn't be happier. I do mainly corporate interviews. I have a Sennheiser G3 with Sanken Cos-11d lav setup and still struggle to get that to sound as good (what I can only describe as a lack of presence). I'll have to watch your other video on matching sound sources again and see if I can improve the sound coming out of that wireless setup.

@bashfoal 4 года назад

This helped me figure out the polar pattern I want for my tabletop gaming show. I don't want any microphones on camera but since people lean over the table to move pieces around, their shirt ruffles lavs too much. Super cardioid looks like the way to go to have one mic on a handful of people and still pick up some dice rolls on occasion as well.

@coachjohnlucas7451 4 года назад

Great content as usual. I am working on upping my audio game, but it is expensive. I use an iPhone app to capture audio. It is called voice record pro. It allows mic selection, live monitoring, and +/- 15db gain control. I’m rocking the low end Rhode video micro and rhode smartLav +. Your videos have been very helpful in getting the most out of this cheap set up.

@rodprod8522 4 года назад

Thanks Alex - this is great as always - If you have some of these mics it would be great to hear a comparison.. Also, using a shotgun mic indoors apparently is not recommended - boom mics selection for indoor would have been good to hear about ( The Senny MKH40 for example although cheaper options would be appreciated). Finally, I heard that VoiceTech lav is so good, it was used on a major production as a boom mic! I'd though of using it that way as a back up, but never as a main mic - Keep up the great work man!

@Ramyfication 4 года назад

I work in corporate videography and just ordered a Sennheiser MKH 416 after all the beautifully crisp audio samples I had heard on RU-vid for indoor dialogue. I tested it when it arrived and, compared to my Sennheiser G3 lav set, it was absolutely terrible; picked up all the room noise and echo very badly. I hadn't done enough research obviously and I can now only assume that all those samples were recorded in sound treated rooms which is something I can't rely on when shooting at offices. I returned it and ordered an MKH50 instead. Hoping that the supercardioid pickup pattern will work a little better as an off-camera audio solution for indoor interviews! I will be purchasing another MKH 416 when needed for outdoor shoots, though. Seemed very sturdy and incredibly precise.

@pedrog3360 4 года назад

Great video,👍 super informative thanks.

@lukas_g243 4 года назад

I’ve been looking forward to this

@JohannesBuc 4 года назад

I think renting is good when you are doing paid jobs or you want to try out some equipment. I am not doing that many paid projects, but rather help other filmmakers with their projekts or do own stuff. And if i rented a mic for every time i needed it I would be over the price I paied for it. So I think every one should always think, how often will you use it and how long will it last. The thing is I bought the Cmit5u and it was freakin' expensive, but a mic like this you will probably use for every project you do and you always need a good mic. Not sure if you need to go that far, but I thoughtm, buy nice or buy twice. And if you want to rent something for about a month or two you can buy it for the same price. So i would only rent if I have a shortfilm that needs some special stuff that I don't need regulary (anamorpic lenses or specific lights ...) but I am sure that I need a good mic every time I shoot something. Not sure if this was helpful in any way. Nevermind

4 года назад

Thank you so much!

@simonmikkelsen 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing.

@petieboy 4 года назад

Great advice!

@LycanVisuals 4 года назад

Thanks very much.

@orangefrogphotography9019 4 года назад

I LOVE what your are out putting down! Learning tons. Question: Do you have any tips on how to optimize sound being rebroadcast from GoToWebinar to make it sound less like they are in a call? I run a streaming studio at work and we broadcast remote guests from GTW.

@John327fan 4 года назад

Loved the video. Thanks. As someone below mentioned, what are your thoughts on the NTG-5? Would you put it just below the 3?

@celo2043 4 года назад

dope! Thank you!

@JeahnLaffitteAdventures 4 года назад

I love the Deity V-Mic D3 Pro for an on-camera shotgun.

@ppakielaflute 3 года назад

So nice i found this channel!thanks for great input:) What about dpa 4016?

@ralphbullis40 4 года назад

Really great information

@OfficialNerdSingh 4 года назад

amazing thank you so much!

@brazickofficial443 4 года назад

Thanks! That helped a lot!)

@mkelly01 4 года назад

Great video, thank you! I noticed you didn't mention the Rode NTG5, what are your thoughts on that mic?

@A2KMedia 4 года назад

Hey Alex! thanks for the round up. We have a home studio - just starting up as a youtube channel and picked up Samson C02 - these are definitely on the cheap side but had good reviews. Only problem we get is placement of them. It is a Pencil Condenser Cardioid mic and placing it out of frame makes it pick up too much unwanted sound. any advice on editing it out or because of pick up pattern its either in frame or dont use? All latest videos have been done on boya lav mic.

@nathanwabre 4 года назад

Hey Alex thanks a lot for your very helpful videos, your channel is so underrated! I’m looking for a new directional on camera mic because if find my Rode VideoMicPro (old gen) kinda mellow and flat sounding. My primary mics are lavaliers but I like recording ambiance sounds and I need to be able to have clean and crisp backup ability on camera recording just in case (documentary life). The 416 speaks to me but I’m wondering... Thanks mate! Cheers!

@Mionwang 4 года назад

7:29 When you're recording your talent and the VTEC kicks in!

@artwie 4 года назад

great content, as always from you Alex; but I do have to comment on one thing: it doesn't matter much what mic do you put on top of your dslr; I've tried quite a few (with all or most of the ones presented here included) and I have to say the final sound quality just sucks; compared to camera internal mic these do improve the sound quality quite a lot, but the preamps on the camera (I'm using Nikon D500 and D7100) are super super super noisy compared to anything based on xlr connection (I've used the H6 as well as one of those sennheiser remotes and an interface to my Mac); each and every mic that I've recorded via the xlr sounded incredibly better than what I could record in-camera, even with those Rode dslr-oriented mics; also the tascam 10 D (? not sure if I remember the name well; it's that super small recorder for the lavs via 3.5mm jack) did a much much better work in recording the sound than either of my dslrs (and D500 is supposedly a rather top-shelf dslr). So yeah - it'd be interesting to see you actually recording sound to a dslr and share your experience / findings :-)

@stevestruve7813 4 года назад

Great video.

@stevengarza7634 4 года назад

Great video

@ilikeinq 4 года назад

Fantastic.

@benjhaisch 4 года назад

I love that your intro is basically: “hey guys (solid eyebrow move), it’s Alex.” Super helpful videos! Really appreciate all of the info. It really has helped me up my game for future videos.

@lovemauihawaii 3 года назад

Nice lesson Alex. If I mount the Rode VideoMic NTG to a boom (or any of the other low end Rode mics mentioned at beginning of your vid), and use a 15-20 ft cable to my Canon m50 DSLR (3.5mm mic jack), would I need a balanced cable? (have seen discussions of balanced cables for XLR mics, but no discussions on long cables for direct-to-camera mics)

@KaidoLP 4 года назад

Have you tried any of the deity shotguns, specifically the S-Mic 2 the S-Mic 2s and also, even it plays in a different category the D3 Pro?

@TheGeoDaddy 4 года назад

Might be good to have a video about the Nikon Z6 Filmmaker’s Kit (since it now shoots ProRes RAW and a lot of people are NOT thinking about audio!) in my case, shot a scene with four actors, four lavs into a Zoom H6 before I realized the Z6 clock is NOT good enough to generate an accurate Time Code. Bought the Zoom F4 and Tentacle but haven’t put together another shoot yet... I expect there is some delay writhing ProRes RAW to the Ninja V (over HDMI) but I am hopping it is consistent enuff to sync up!

@SeedubsMedia 4 года назад

Hi mate, another great video. Can you explain what roll off is to a dummy like me?

@AAGamingandTech 4 года назад

What do you think about what Curtis Judd says about using hypercardiod pencil microphones for indoor audio? Do you think that something like the Oktava M-012 would be a viable option for indoor audio?

@orangefrogphotography9019 4 года назад

Great info. Thanks. I’m still at the “sub $50” range. But thanks. Lol.

@SimonCaouette5 4 года назад

great channel

@freddymiguelponce 3 года назад

Great video! Thank you! I'm new to this "video world" one question please. I was thinking about buy the Samson Q2U or the Audio-Technica ATR2100 (because both are USB). I want it for improve the audio of my business Zoom meetings. Then i saw your video and think maybe the Shure SM58 will be a better option? Maybe i need a XLR to 3.5mm cable for connect it to me pc? I really apreciate if can answer my question Thanks in advance and sorry for my English, i'm still learning Have a Productive and Healthy Day! ps: wich mic do you use for your video?

@JeffBourke 4 года назад

Hi Alex Which microphone should I buy?

@gusfavoreto2966 4 года назад

Could you recommend a wireless transmitter to use with those mics?

@gdrriley420 4 года назад

I think you missed an option for DLSRs, use something like a zoom or another powered XLR to 1/8 jack device. I've got a super old zoom h4 used with dual XLR lavs by Sanken and it sounds so clean.

@lukas_g243 4 года назад

GDR Riley he doesn’t like zoom

@Scott-dx7uc 4 года назад

Could you make a review on the TZ stellar x2 vintage?

@leedavidstone 3 года назад

Great video, if i got a Rode videomic pro+ on top of a DSLR how far infront of the mic can this record optimaly a talking voice without having to use a boom?

@seelyw.4818 3 года назад

Have you ever used the NTG5? If yes, can you recommend it over the ntg4 (or 3)? Thank you for another great video. (Came from Potato)

@aabidfaiyaz 4 года назад

Your thoughts on blue yeti black edition

@kamykasedu13 4 года назад

Hi Alex ! You have you heard about the ME66/ME64 + K6 power module from sennheiser ? Heard it’s a better alternative to the NTG2 and cheaper than the NTG3.

@pi9090ki 4 года назад

Why is it that nobody on the web speaks about the Sennheiser MD 421. I'm using this mic over 35 years for Voice-over and the sound is very comeparable with the Shure SM7B. Perhabs even better for the same price.

@aerialmonkeyproduction4258 4 года назад

I'm curious about your feelings between NTG3 and ME66+K6

@anyuisbjoern 3 года назад

What would be the point to use something like the zoom h6 for mic and recorder more mounted on your camera?

@Seanonyoutube 3 года назад

Interesting that you made no mention of Sennheiser‘s other offerings like the iconic MKH-50 or the superior 8060...

@braydenjones4505 4 года назад

Hey Alex, I'm a small time freelancer and looking to get a multi purpose mic, on a budget. Right now I'm thinking about getting the Deity D3 Pro location kit, which is a very similar mic to rodes videomic ntg. The Deity can be used as an on camera mic and also boomed as a poor man's shotgun mic, and able to output a balanced signal with a 3.5mm to xlr adapter. What do you think about this? Your opinion would be very appreciated. Thanks!

@pablogimenez7739 4 года назад

What do you think of the Audio Technica AT4053 or Sennheiser MK50 for voice recording indoors? How would you compare them to the Sennheiser MKH-416 or Rode NTG4? Thanks!

@TVperson1 4 года назад

Is the Shure 55S similar should quality to the SM57? I'd like to get Shure 55S for streaming because of the interesting 40s/50s look.

@misterracebannon 3 года назад

Hey Alex, recommendation between the Sennheiser MKH416 and the Sennheiser MKE 600?

@Layarion 4 года назад

does the smaller size of a mic (like a lav or headset) have any audio specific disadvantages to say, a large condenser? what effect does diaphragm size have on audio?

@VortexRadar 4 года назад

Thanks so much! I've been itching to upgrade from my lav mics with the N4n Pro for my RU-vid videos that are almost the exact same style as yours: Sitting in front of the camera in a home studio. I'd like to (finally) spring for the 416. :) Any recommendations on mic stands/tripods? I'm totally new to boom poles. I know you're not a huge fan of the Zoom preamps and I understand that, heh. Do you think it's necessary to upgrade that too and it'd be a waste putting the 416 onto it or would the H4n still be sufficient? Thanks again for your channel! I've been learning a TON...

@paulfairchild8942 4 года назад

Vortex, I watch your radar detector videos. You always have great content. I have a Uniden R3 thanks to your reviews. A Sennheiser 416 is way over the top for indoors YT video. You want a 416 for Hollywood-grade filmmaking for exterior shots, not indoors. Just buy a lav mic and connect it direct to your Zoom. Make sure you buy a lav with the right connector type. Alex recommended various lavs in this video, from budget to high-end. That will improve your audio for reviews from inside a car, as well as giving you good audio from inside your home. There are many dozens of options. The higher end ones will sound better. For how to connect a lav direct to your zoom, see: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-44v8EGGW_HA.html

@hyaroku 4 года назад

What's your input on the Sanken CS3e? Do you recommend the CS3e or the MKH 416?

@meriredetripsandclicks3153 4 года назад

Hello Alex ! Do you have an opinion on the tascam dr10l? D'où you think it would be good with a sennheizer me2 or should I save a bit more to get a better lav mic?

@mariematlock3963 4 года назад

Since the Sennheiser MKH416 is not a true shotgun due to the pickup pattern, would it work well for podcasting or voiceover work?

@pauliausias 4 года назад

hey Alex, I have a question about what type of equipment i should use. I film 6 people in echoey studio, usually setting is mostly sitting, however not always. Having a spare guy just for sound isn't really an option. Should I use lavalier (at this moment i am considering Tascam DR 10L) or omnidirectional (like blue yeti pro)? I am really lost, any help would be REALLY appreciated.

@thomaswindfeld728 4 года назад

Do u have any experience with the sanken cu 41? I got this mic many years ago for song and voice over and still not sure if i could do better;)

@jamesaltonfilms 3 года назад

What about the Rode NTG5?

@noel888ong 3 года назад

I do interviews in a cafe. So one to one or one to two. I currently use lavalier mics. When the cafe gets noisy, it can become distracting. Should I go to the 416 level? Using those kinds of mics?

@KrihaFilms 3 года назад

Thoughts on the Samson Q2U? I have it and love it more than my old SM58. You can also plug straight into computer with USB so no need for extra money on an interface. It sounds good and EQ’d right out of the box so you also don’t need to do that like you would with the SM7B with it’s very neutral and naturally darker tone. All for just $60 :)

@axk 3 года назад

I’ll have to check it out! So many good mics popping up everywhere

@KrihaFilms 3 года назад

@@axk yes I would be curious to hear your thoughts on that and also the Rode Broadcaster :)

@wcsdiaries 3 года назад

@@axk do they still use the sennheiser 416 for movies today? Or is it out dated/replaced by the cmit/neumann/schoeps etc? Also is the 416 good for traveling? My only fear is it's too long it might be in my shot if mounted directly to camera

@kalauj 4 года назад

Do you have suggestions for a mic we can use for a phone & DSLR?

@raven5165 3 года назад

What do you think about Sennheiser mke 600 vs rode videomic ntg ? And in my country sennheiser mke 600, rode videomic ntg and rode videomic pro plus have same price, which one do you recommend ?

@gasspasser8925 4 года назад

Alex, As always thanks for the great video. As far as my review goes on a scale of 0-10 farts you will receive 0 farts on this video for not sticking. Good job. Can you do the same type of review on Deity Mics? I have used them all, and find no stickers in the lineup. Thanks, GP

@shenruivah 4 года назад

Hey Alex, if I can ask you a question? How should I record multiple people, around 5-8 people at the same time on a budget? like in a talk show and not in a podcast format for RU-vid. Should I buy multiple wireless Lav mics and connect them to a mixing board and record from there or is there a cheaper solution for RU-vid level recording?

@HyperSuperBothi 4 года назад

Any usable wireless system will cost you around $500 PER CHANNEL, so I wouldn't call that a budget option. For a budget recording you'd buy an omnidirectional mic and stick it in the centre.

@birajadas293 2 года назад

Bro, I just got me a Zoom H5, can U plz suggest me any mic to start with, one for indoor( including voice )one for nature ( shotgun),

@systematic-sound 4 года назад

Interesting that you don't mention the 8060...

@JedWunderli 3 года назад

You may already have a video on this but once you record the audio for a film or tv show, what do YOU do with that audio? Does your audio have time code? Do you turn over the raw audio to the people who do the post production or do you do some of that yourself???

@axk 3 года назад

That’s actually a complicated question to answer! Going to be making some videos addressing some of the complexities since there are many. The basics: I always record audio with timecode, whether it’s sound effects for post, or location sound/production. Large productions have people dedicated to each aspect of the workflow, so if I’m doing production sound I turn sound rolls over to someone for ingest/assembly/sync with picture dailies. On the post side (which is where I spend the most time) I’m the one syncing everything against picture, and it’s generally a pretty complex workflow that a lot of people are involved in to get everything in perfect sync. Hope that’s helpful!

@znbh 4 года назад

hey Alex! quick question: in which case(s) would you prefer to use a boom versus a lav, or vice versa?

@jamesaltonfilms 4 года назад

Boom when you don’t want a mic to show (or hide your lav well) and consider the different pickup patterns (cardioid or omni versus directional/shotgun) of the two, as well as the frequency responses. Lavs over pronounce high frequencies intentionally so they’ll need work in post if you want bass-ier sounds. If you’re doing voiceovers or podcasts though, you’ll want the proximity effect with a large diaphragm cardioid or a model like the SM7B

@jolp2811 4 года назад

It is true that the sm58 is not recommended for voiceover? Some people says that it helps rejecting unwanted sounds on untreatment spaces and others says that being a dynamic mic it doesn't have enough quality to record voice as a condenser mic could give. It kind of confuses me, maybe is just a taste issue... What's your opinion on that? Thank you so much for your videos, they're awesome for newbies like me.

@MattiasEliasson74 4 года назад

For voiceovers use a condenser. Much better quality.

@darkechoproductionsllc9559 4 года назад

What about microphones for indoor Dialog

@ericallnight 4 года назад

Dark Echo Productions was thinking the same thing

@BraysoFC 3 года назад

If your on controller would not recommend getting a turtle beach one very bad quality

@acidcube6967 3 года назад

🎤✨🤛 Cheers!, Top Man!🔙 〽️🕶

@lwaldron9745 4 года назад

It looks just like a Telefunken U-47.

@ESSECIFILMPRO 3 года назад

Neuman U87

@axk 3 года назад

Original Telefunken U47

@kurtkeaner 2 года назад

what mic did you use for this video?

@axk 2 года назад

This would’ve been a Sennheiser MKH8040!

@kurtkeaner 2 года назад

@@axk Nicce. I’m looking for an off camera mic for streaming, Leaning towards the Rode NTG3. Thanks for the great video

@kurtkeaner 2 года назад

Any other mics I should check out since this video released?

@rumorscameras Год назад

u think the rodes are better than the mke600 or an audio technica bp4073

@maximoon146 4 года назад

Deity all day

@lukas_g243 4 года назад

DO NOT BUY THE VIDEO MIC GO IT HAS ISSUES AND HAS A CONSTANT CLICKING SOUND NO MATTER WHAT I HAVE IT AND ITS USELESS

@iancraig 4 года назад

The Rode Go is very sensitive to radio signals like routers and telephones, which can make it unusable so I wouldn’t recommend this one either as an on camera mic. Too unreliable.