I know I'm late to the party but thank you so much for this video! Your work and talent are some of what is inspiring my interest in me to try voice acting (and singing!) for the first time. I'm still taking classes and learning the very basic fundamentals, but the equipment to use is always a good thing to be educated and mindful of. Your work as KAY/O in VALORANT was my introduction to you and I've been enjoying your streams since then. You're a very kind person with great vibes, and again, I can't thank you enough for how helpful this video is for someone completely brand new to acting + voice work overall. Hope you're having a great day, man. I'm looking to get my hands on a Rode NT1 sometime to start myself out after seeing your thoughts on it.

Omg Gabe wait bless your soul, I did not know you posted a video like this. Buddy I needed this for how long

Great stuff Gabe!! To answer your question- I love the Rode NT5.. Just a great versatile mic if you haven't stepped up to the Sennheiser yet. I have that one as well as the Neaumann TLM .. And yes feels like you're getting a warm hug of vocals on the NM TLM.

Great video! All solid mic recommendations for sure. I use a wide variety of mics considering I make music, create vocal content (reviews, unboxing etc), and start streams. Keep up the good work!

Finally Gabe uploads!!!! We need more videos !!! Please 🙌🏼

@GabeKunda.

3 жыл бұрын

I’m on it!!

Great video and outstanding work! My dream mic is the Sennheiser 416! You were working on the Wonder Woman 1984 movie promos.

I have the NT1 and use it a lot for my podcast. I also like to use a Sterling Small Diaphragm Condenser as a boom mic for talking heads.

Needed this. Thank you so much! 🙏❤

Gonna throw my hat in there for the voice actor mic giveaway! It was your Wonder Woman promo!

Wonder woman?? Great video! Always thought about trying narration with books or doing voiceover work. My buddy edits commercials at Nike and nearly got me in for some VOs. Your the king!

I'm using the Synco D2 Shotgun mic cause it had pretty good reviews. I wanted a shotgun cause my space isn't perfect but I'm just starting out and so the 416 is out of the question. I used the 103 at a local music shop and it was glorious. All in due time though :-D You were working on Wanda Vision on your Aspen Vlog.

Great video Gabe. I absolutely love these microphones. They are versatile and sound amazing. I have the TLM 103 but the MKH 416 is my daily driver.

@GabeKunda.

3 жыл бұрын

Yessir Scott! I call them the holy trinity! 😂🙌🏾

@TALKCalgary

Жыл бұрын

Same here I use the MKH416 most of the time for imaging & VO but personally my favorite is the 103

I'm watching your video right now because I just got offered to narrate my first audiobook! I'm so excited, but nervous! I want to sound super professional. Radio is my background, but I've always used the company's microphone and never really paid attention to the brand. Now I need my own quality mic. Thanks for this video! I want to grow up and be like you and get more work! 🤗☺️

The TLM 103 is king for me personally. I'm also considering a 416 as a one-two punch! Yes, these are both hefty price tags but either one can truly be your "forever" mic. Great stuff Gabe, keep up the good work brotha! :)

THANK you for this helpful info.. and .. those last words of encouragement really hit me.. so beautifully as I’m in that beginners firehose of info overwhelm phase..appreciate you:))

I have the 103 and the NT1 and a AT4053b. I use the 4053b for my video projects but I bet I could use it for voice overs too.

Right now I own a Rode NT1 I use for singing and a Synco D1 shotgun mic I got on a blowout sale for $99. I use the Synco a lot for video. I had some rewards points and also got 10% off on a Stellar X2 which loves my voice and seems to reject background noise quite well in a semi-treated room. For now I'm done with buying mics. When I get settled into a more permanent location I plan to set up a vocal booth at which point the Sennheiser MKH 416 and the Neumann TLM 103 are both in my wish lists on a couple of sites. I'm not doing voice over yet but my voice is similar to yours. Thanks for the video. Glad I discovered your channel.

Gabe, late to the party, but thank you for the excellent breakdown of which mics you use and why. Now that we know what microphones you prefer, what about the rest of you audio signal chain. What do you use for an audio input? And why?

I just join the Aspect Ratio music department, I hear your voice a lot these days so I figured I'd look you up. So cool you have a youtube channel explaining behind the scenes stuff because I've been wondering what mics you use. Thanks for the video!!

@GabeKunda.

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Damien! Thanks for swing through!! Yeah love the Aspect Ratio fam!! Hope you enjoy your time there! Great to be connected.

The content we all need.

Informative and Inspiring Video, thanks for the reccomendations! 🙏🏿🙌🏿 Currently rocking with the Shure SM7B but looking for more options. (Also the answer gotta be Wonder Woman 1984 promo🤣)

So dope! I’m using a GT57 (Groove Tubes) even though I have a U87 (🤦🏾‍♂️) lol. I actually just got a Lauren LA227 (I think) that I won in a contest. I just use them for screen recording or recording singers. Might have to look into voiceover work 😳🙏🏾

I’m just starting out. I have chosen the AT2005 and in the right spot (my recording room) it sounds really nice!

Hey Gabe! I loved hearing about your mics! I have the Sennheiser 416 in my VO studio and love it. It’s actually the one I used for our interview for Anime Adventures. I’m very intrigued with the TLM 103 and want to look into that one some more. Again, I loved this video!

@GabeKunda.

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Elise!! Hope you are doing well. Can you believe its been almost a year since we saw each other??? haha! and yes TLM 103 is fantastic for narration, animation, video games, and commercials!! Very versitle!

@elisebaughman

3 жыл бұрын

@@GabeKunda. I can’t believe it’s been a year since we saw each other! And what a year.

I appreciate this video... Thank you for doing it!

Excellent -- Thank you.

This is SO HELPFULLY - thank you! I mostly do podcasting, but have started to move into narration and VO work and definitely need an upgrade, so I think the Rode is in my future! Can I ask if it's good for singing? Not the mellow, chill singing, mind you - the crazy, over the top, Belting-Sondheim-Musicals singing. 🤣 (Also, you were working on Wonder Woman!)

@GabeKunda.

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Glad I could help. It’s excellent for singing!! It can take anything you throw at it vocally.

Giveaway answer: Wonder Woman 1984 My dream mic would be having both Neumann u-87 and akg c-12 the u-87 for the more versatile things, such as backings, bass, and whatnot and c-12 for spicy lead vocals :) For VO I'd get the tlm-103 but I get so little VO gigs that I don't wanna spend more in that area before money starts coming in from that branch of work. big fan of your VO stuff!

"reyna i'm programed to kill you dont give a reason" fav ♥

I use the sE T2 and the sE4400a. I will be getting the Austrian Audio OC18 for voiceover.

what do you think about the LCT 240 Pro? Or the AT2035?

Appreciate the video Gabe. That 416 sounds like it was made for you.

@GabeKunda.

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I have both the Rode NT1 and the Neumann TLM 103. I actually like the Rode better.

Wonder woman🙈I'm starting out man and my phone mic sucks😩Really need a good mic. I loved this entire video BTW, thanks.

Hi, I'm starting a career in VO and was wondering what kind of audio interface you recommend?

Hi Gabe! I’m an aspiring VA hoping I could get more exposure and experience. How did you get started on your VO journey?

I have the Rode and Senn. Grabbing that Neumann soon.

@GabeKunda.

3 жыл бұрын

The trinity!!!

Hi Gabe..for beginners, is there an app I can use for my voice over? Maybe for editing purposes.

Fellow TLM103 user here! But I keep thinking about picking up the Sennheiser because my room can be noisy at times and I’m curious if it would help. I do some e-learning/tutorial prompt stuff so I wonder if it would work nicely for that.

@CheeseDud

3 жыл бұрын

My room can also be pretty noisy - I need a versatile mic for gaming videos and singing and not really sure what direction to go in

@GabeKunda.

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah man! You will definitely notice a difference. It doesn’t pick the room as much as the 103 does. Prior to me grabbing the 103, I was using the 416 for everything and it held up pretty well. If it wasn’t for the demand I would’ve probably stuck with the 416.

I needed this lol thanks !

@GabeKunda.

3 жыл бұрын

It’s an honor to have you on bro!

No one walks away!

TLM103 is so so tasty. kinda makes everything just sound better. I'm not in VO (yet😏) so most of my mic choices have been music focused. big fan of the SM7B and the AKG 414 for vocals.

@GabeKunda.

3 жыл бұрын

SM7B is dope! My boy Jacob Collier used to use that one!! Thanks for watching bro!!

@iamthejshep

3 жыл бұрын

@@GabeKunda. the dude himself knows what's up. so proud of you bro. I might hit you up sometime about what it takes to get into VO. I've had so many people tell me that I should do it but I haven't seriously thought about it in a while

Loved this video. I only had a small budget so I got the little $300 cousin (Sennheiser MKE 600 shotgun mic) to the MKH 416. I want get the 416 and the TLM 103. I am using GarageBand... about to upgrade to Logic Pro (I also play keys). Which DAW are you using?

@GabeKunda.

3 жыл бұрын

Dude you’re making all the right moves! I use Logic X too!! Ill do a separate video about that.

@RoySFord

3 жыл бұрын

@@GabeKunda. Yeah! I guess I'd like it more to take it step by step... which Audio Interface are you using, where do you record your VOs (I'm in my walk in closet), your Edit station and DAW, what mic and interface you STARTED out with getting paid work. Okay that's like 153 videos already... let me stop.

I am trying to get into voiceover which is the best and inexpensive microphone 🎤 for recording short stories, advertising, ads, podcasts?

Yo! Super helpful video my brother! I've been using a Rode VideoMicro mic for my KZread videos and VO auditions (sad I know 😅), but I think I might try to go for that Rode NT1! I'll try my shot at the giveaway and say you were doing Wanda Vision in your Aspen vlog? Either way, loved the video bro! This really helped a lot in figuring out my next mic.

@GabeKunda.

3 жыл бұрын

Bro! Please try that Nt1! It’s so good and with the right EQ, you could get it to mimic TLM 103 🤫

What mic are you using in this video?

I too far deep into the voice over business but really work on it.. I use the Audio Technica AT2020.. But because i travel a lot my eyes are on the Sennheiser.. Its time i changed my mic🤣🤣 you work though brooo!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

I prefer the TLM 101 (aka Sennheiser MK4) which has a diaphragm made in the same facility as the Neumann mics for around $300.

Great video! Would be awesome to win the giveaway. You were working on Wonder Woman trailer. Keep up the great work!

I’m torn between the 103 and the Aston spirit. I know that the 103 has the industry by storm but the clarity on the Aston is unreal

@GabeKunda.

3 жыл бұрын

I definitely agree! Aston is sweet too bro! Nice bright sound but doesn’t over do it and mid-range is sick too!

Yeah brother!! I love my TLM 103.

@GabeKunda.

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah bro! I’m a believer now 🙌🏾

@GaryScales

3 жыл бұрын

@@GabeKunda. 👊🏿💪🏿🎤🔥

The rode nt1, tlm 103, mkh416 & the u87ai are the best microphones for voiceover without a doubt bro. If you didn't know they are scientifcally the worlds best microphones for spoken word so you've got some good taste. Really happy you made this vid because most tech youtubers will recommend you a random usb mic or a sm7b which sounds like shit imo.

@GabeKunda.

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Yeah man those three are great benchmarks for VO mics. If you want to spice it up with others that’s totally cool. I’m not big on having 15 different mics and having to switch them out everyday. Maybe the minimalist in me 😂

@skorpers

8 ай бұрын

Why'd you casually leave out the CAD E100s?

I use Blue yeti x

very good video bro. informative

Really appreciated this video. Haven’t been able to get my feet wet in the VO world so these recommendations were right on time! Giveaway answer: Wonder Woman 1984

Gabe Kunda narrator for Legend of Bigfoot 🤙

The TLM103 is a great mic, but I prefer my CAD e100s over it.

Hello 👋 . Which mic do you use to record this video ? Thx

@GabeKunda.

2 жыл бұрын

Rode Video Pro

Ayo Kee o his in my suggestions here

Wonder vision

Wandavision on Disney+

I just want to have the voice like this red in this channel call : RedFrost Motivation and I do not know how ?

Kay/O

DEJIII

Little did he know he will destroy radiants in valorant

WandaVision

You're very handsome :)

I'm using bm800 and I'm not liking what I am hearing

Wanda Vision, unless you're talking about the missed flight recording session, which would be Wonder Woman.

@GabeKunda.

3 жыл бұрын

Yo!!! YES! Congrats you’re the winner of the giveaway! What’s a good email to send info?

@aubreykeys7895

3 жыл бұрын

@@GabeKunda. thats awesome man! Thank you! Big fan! So this is incredible! My email is: aubreykeysvo@gmail.com

please I want the miccc

I almost thought this was deji for a hot minute

Hi Gabe. I am 65 and looking to switch careers. I want to win the free mic to start in voice over. The Aspen vlog was about your work on the Wonder Woman project. I'm seeing this video a year later. So, you've probably already given it away. But just in case...

hey kay o

Enemy suppressed

I just stopped by to say hey KAY/O...

@GabeKunda.

3 жыл бұрын

Hey friend!

g u c c i 1000

Bet you could do voice overs on much cheaper mics and most wouldnt know the difference.

Wonder woman campaign

I need to suppress my audio.

This is the voice of Delling Rembran 😕

wonder women 1984..

Sir. I want to record my poetry professionally at home. Which audio interface and microphone should I buy? Dynamic or Condenser Mic? My room is not soundproof. Should I get a dynamic mic? If I record the same verse on both dynamic mic and condenser mic. After mixing and mastering, what would be the difference between the poetry recorded from both the mics? Will both be of the same quality? Will both have different quality? If the quality of condenser mic will be crisp. So can I make the poetry recorded with dynamic mic sound crisp? like condenser microphone? I am very confused. I have added money in 4 years with a lot of hard work. I don't want my money to be wasted. Please tell me such a mic and audio interface that I will not regret after buying. I am complete begginer. I want professional quality. Like it is in the video 👇kzread.infopBJdvpQtNZA?feature=share