What Kind of Mic Is BEST For YouTube? (All Budgets)

What is the best type of microphone to use for the talking head parts of your KZread videos? A lavalier/lapel mic, a dynamic or condenser microphone, a USB or XLR, shotgun boom mic or camera mounted mic? In this video I examine the most common audio setups you will see used to record voice in KZread Videos. ⬇️ GEAR LIST IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE ⬇️
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Rode SmartLav+: amzn.to/2WrLdlj
Sennhesier G4 Wireless Lav: amzn.to/34lOHu0
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RodeCaster Pro: amzn.to/3nvKA6l
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00:00 Intro
00:39 Acoustics of Room
01:00 On Camera Mic
01:19 Rode VideoMicro
01:54 Apple EarPods
02:20 Apple AirPods
02:33 Rode SmartLav+
03:37 Sennheiser ew g 100 Wireless Mic
03:50 USB/XLR Microphone
04:35 Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic
05:27 Audio Interface / Recorder
06:39 Shure SM7B
08:01 Shotgun Boom Mics (Rode VideoMic Pro+)
08:29 Rode NTG3B Shotgun Mic
10:12 Summery
#micreview #microphone

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  • @michaelshurtleff5037
    @michaelshurtleff50373 жыл бұрын

    I've watched a lot of mic videos. you somehow succeeded to "show" rather than "tell" better than anyone I have seen so far. Thanks

  • @nikagogibedashvili6476

    @nikagogibedashvili6476

    2 жыл бұрын

    Javier would be the perfect screenwriter.

  • @constructenglish1

    @constructenglish1

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, brilliant! Thank you

  • @lyonellaverde3135

    @lyonellaverde3135

    9 ай бұрын

    Totally agree. I like how the video is polished and comprehensive, while still maintaining your personality, and not being too slick.

  • @philhersh
    @philhersh3 жыл бұрын

    When he said "There's quite a bit of echo and reverb in this room" I jumped up cause I thought someone had walked up behind me in my room!

  • @switch1e
    @switch1e Жыл бұрын

    This is probably the best audio gear focused video I’ve ever seen. You taught me so much in so little time. Thank you!

  • @johnsguitarmusicanddemos
    @johnsguitarmusicanddemos2 жыл бұрын

    This has to be the best video for demonstrating microphones. I really appreciate the time it must’ve taken to get this all put together.

  • @JavierMercedes

    @JavierMercedes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you JB!

  • @BrianDainton

    @BrianDainton

    Жыл бұрын

    I came here to say the same thing. Fantastic video. Thanks so much.

  • @bombzproductions9595
    @bombzproductions95952 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ostrichnegotiator
    @ostrichnegotiator3 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @Bear_rose
    @Bear_rose3 жыл бұрын

    I don’t typically comment on videos like this, but this was the EXACT sort of microphone comparison video I’ve been looking for! Cheers man!

  • @strawberrieoats7435
    @strawberrieoats74352 жыл бұрын

    I love how you actually used the different mics so we can hear what they sound like as you talk about them.

  • @EnglishwithMax
    @EnglishwithMax2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! This was super helpful! :)

  • @137dylan
    @137dylan2 жыл бұрын

    One of the most satisfying aspects of KZread is when you discover a video that nails exactly what you hoped the video would deliver. This is one of those videos. Thanks.

  • @warlight96
    @warlight962 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @JavierMercedes

    @JavierMercedes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @bigchevy350boy
    @bigchevy350boy Жыл бұрын

    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! 💯

  • @pensionbar7804
    @pensionbar78043 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @busybecomingmyself
    @busybecomingmyself Жыл бұрын

    Great video. I liked how you switched from mic to mic so it was really easy to tell the difference. Delivering high value without fillers.

  • @baller84milw
    @baller84milw Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @lindamanzur3075
    @lindamanzur30752 жыл бұрын

    One of the best visually and clearly presented videos I've seen. Thank you for the information!

  • @auntylizzyrocks
    @auntylizzyrocks3 ай бұрын

    Awesome video! Thanks for all the examples!

  • @michelajesse3426
    @michelajesse3426 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! So helpful in understanding the different options.

  • @omarhasanothman
    @omarhasanothman3 жыл бұрын

    Keep the good content coming brother, you just have an amazing flow and it's easy to learn from you. 👌

  • @johnnymarzouka
    @johnnymarzouka2 жыл бұрын

    you're on point with this video explained what needs a full day of research in 11 minutes!

  • @user-ni9nx5rl9u
    @user-ni9nx5rl9u4 ай бұрын

    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

  • @prettypegacornunisus2990
    @prettypegacornunisus29903 жыл бұрын

    His planning was more than ideal, with great explanation, comes a greater understanding

  • @eureitz7490
    @eureitz74903 жыл бұрын

    Javier, this is GREAT video! Thanks so much for taking the time. Your demonstration methodology works great; I'll be pointing clients here for your excellent crash course on mic choice. Subscribed

  • @toddb7948
    @toddb79483 жыл бұрын

    This was so helpful. Hearing the different microphones in different scenarios was great!! New subscriber.

  • @RayAndre
    @RayAndre3 жыл бұрын

    You're the best at these, Javier. Thank you!

  • @BeanDar
    @BeanDar3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for actually getting to the point without wasting my time with intros and plugs

  • @woodnbobberworkshop
    @woodnbobberworkshop2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for reviewing all of those different mics... we have been struggling to what path to take. Thanks!

  • @Hobbies4Hire
    @Hobbies4Hire Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @fightingspirit93
    @fightingspirit932 жыл бұрын

    Definitely the best mic video I found on KZread, I watched so many but none SHOWED me what they actually sound like! Cheers! 👊

  • @addiebabington
    @addiebabington2 жыл бұрын

    This was SO INFORMATIVE! I can't express my gratitude!

  • @JohnBrentTinsley
    @JohnBrentTinsley2 жыл бұрын

    Killer info. Thank you Javier!

  • @FortuneStories
    @FortuneStories10 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @JavierMercedes

    @JavierMercedes

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you Fortune!

  • @cinphotos123
    @cinphotos1232 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this!! It was so helpful for someone who's been overwhelmed with equipment!

  • @AffyBoy
    @AffyBoy2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you - WOW - such great FLOW in info about SO many mics BUT flowing one into the other NICE - SO nice - GREAT to watch !

  • @NickHimo
    @NickHimo3 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video Javier! I've got the Rode NTG3, Rode VideoMic Pro+ and the Shure SM7B and I'm super happy with all of them.

  • @shaybitton205
    @shaybitton2052 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks buddy! love your content, really helps!

  • @floppysloppy420
    @floppysloppy4202 жыл бұрын

    THE best microphone video on KZread. Thank you.

  • @4x4recall
    @4x4recall Жыл бұрын

    Good stuff! I learned a lot. Thanks for sharing!

  • @mollypolly555
    @mollypolly555 Жыл бұрын

    Good job, dude. I can tell you've put a lot of work into it

  • @abuturab6611
    @abuturab66113 жыл бұрын

    Good to see that I am the first one to watch, Like, and comment on this video. Your content is highly useful! Thank you, Javier Mercedes!

  • @JavierMercedes

    @JavierMercedes

    3 жыл бұрын

    ha! thanks Abu!

  • @VanessaBlanco
    @VanessaBlanco3 жыл бұрын

    This video was done so well! Thank you 🙌🏼

  • @askbeforebuying6507

    @askbeforebuying6507

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @hacksfind3529

    @hacksfind3529

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pretty good!!

  • @manuelnavid4558
    @manuelnavid45583 жыл бұрын

    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).

  • @gratusrichard1644
    @gratusrichard16443 жыл бұрын

    man, the amount of work you put in each video, you deserve a lot of subscribers.

  • @gaurav.anirbandutta
    @gaurav.anirbandutta3 жыл бұрын

    Man, you've answered so many questions I had. Thank you!

  • @angelastorm1166
    @angelastorm11662 жыл бұрын

    Wow, just learned a ton watching this video. Thanks for putting this one together!

  • @anti-matterfamilyclan7237
    @anti-matterfamilyclan7237 Жыл бұрын

    Ive seen a lot of vids on mics but very rarely do I comment. Great job explaining dude. Thanks - for real.

  • @VRcation
    @VRcation2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @yudhanjaya
    @yudhanjaya2 жыл бұрын

    Such a fantastic video. Well done! If I’d watched this last year I’d have saved half of what I spent on mics that didn’t do the job.

  • @brandonperez94
    @brandonperez942 жыл бұрын

    Such a good video. I can’t help but come back to it whenever I’m thinking about getting a new mic.

  • @MajorGeneralHavoc
    @MajorGeneralHavoc2 жыл бұрын

    this video is incredibly helpful. thank you!!

  • @josesdiary
    @josesdiary2 жыл бұрын

    The work that must've been to make this video 😮 Super helpful, thank you Javier!

  • @JavierMercedes

    @JavierMercedes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @hl236
    @hl2362 жыл бұрын

    Nice blend of product reviews and useful tips for first time microphone buyers like me. Engaging and well structured video :)

  • @DeanSheremet
    @DeanSheremet2 жыл бұрын

    As always another super informative and helpful video.

  • @ColtonSimmonsPhotography
    @ColtonSimmonsPhotography3 жыл бұрын

    Love your breakdown. Decisions, decisions, decisions!

  • @zg-it
    @zg-it3 жыл бұрын

    So well done, thanks! Exactly what I was looking for.

  • @sydneydance
    @sydneydance3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video and comparison of different options, really well made Javier!

  • @mkirstina
    @mkirstina Жыл бұрын

    Super helpful video - thank you!

  • @itspanhy
    @itspanhy Жыл бұрын

    Really clear! I appreciate this video. It helped me know more about mics and decide which one suits my need. Thank you

  • @anthonyl8853
    @anthonyl88532 жыл бұрын

    Amazingly useful & helpful. Watched from start to finish (which is rare). Thank you.

  • @dicetuga
    @dicetuga2 жыл бұрын

    This is the video i was needing. Thanks man. Great video. Can't imagine how long it took to do it.

  • @vurtni
    @vurtni3 жыл бұрын

    Best mic video I’ve seen! Thank you!!! Subscribed!

  • @TateNations
    @TateNations2 жыл бұрын

    This is great and helped me so much! Thank you!

  • @MINDTHEHEADPHONE
    @MINDTHEHEADPHONE2 жыл бұрын

    Incredible video! Thank you!

  • @magnusbestest
    @magnusbestest Жыл бұрын

    Great information to get a clue about the differences in microphones, thanks Javier.

  • @daoquang900
    @daoquang9002 жыл бұрын

    such a well put together video!

  • @Soundofharmony1
    @Soundofharmony12 жыл бұрын

    So much work was put into this video n I truly appreciate it! Thank you

  • @Swampfox10mm
    @Swampfox10mm3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video concept. Many people need to hear this.

  • @chonkydonkyexplains4778
    @chonkydonkyexplains47783 жыл бұрын

    This is the best mic video I’ve seen on KZread. Damn, this guy is dope.

  • @KeshLives
    @KeshLives2 жыл бұрын

    This was so helpful!!! Thank you😀

  • @daraoladapo
    @daraoladapo2 жыл бұрын

    This was an incredible video to watch. I love it.

  • @jimmyforester8492
    @jimmyforester84922 жыл бұрын

    I've got a senheiser mke400 on an extra large adjustable boom arm. It was a little bit of work, fabricating a mount that weighed enough for the boom arm, but it turned out awesome. I put it just out of frame above. I think it sounds amazing being that close. It probably helps that my room is acoustically pretty deadened. I built sound panels for my walls and ceiling.

  • @Grievas85
    @Grievas853 жыл бұрын

    Very nice video. I really appreciated the practical tests that you have done during the video. Thanks a lot!

  • @wowwwww1993
    @wowwwww19933 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Most people say, shotguns mics are the wrong choice indoors. But this video shows, how underestimated those mics are.

  • @arfieplays1106
    @arfieplays11062 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant. Thank you

  • @creativitymatterspodcast
    @creativitymatterspodcast3 жыл бұрын

    Really helpful - great comparisons and setup.

  • @TakeAChance07
    @TakeAChance073 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video man! I appreciate the information, this will definitely help me with my videos! You’re the man and keep it up!

  • @StudentOfTheLeaf
    @StudentOfTheLeaf2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Javier this was VERY informational

  • @Addish
    @Addish2 жыл бұрын

    REALLY NEEDED this video thanks

  • @PatrickKerwin
    @PatrickKerwin2 жыл бұрын

    Great overview. Thank you.

  • @amwalonline
    @amwalonline2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @bivs_setup
    @bivs_setup Жыл бұрын

    An excellent mic information vid. Appreciate the comparison's and sound quality info. That Rode TG 3 sounds fantastic. Many thanks 😊

  • @arkieologist
    @arkieologist2 жыл бұрын

    A Lot of great insight. Thank you so much for making this video and all the good info. 🙏

  • @thomaskoiso6294
    @thomaskoiso6294 Жыл бұрын

    Your video is awesome, I actually own almost all of the equipment you used in this video.

  • @lillyrose6568
    @lillyrose65683 жыл бұрын

    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 KZread 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 KZreadrs :)

  • @gugong
    @gugong Жыл бұрын

    Best comparison ever watched!

  • @CrimeSaga
    @CrimeSaga Жыл бұрын

    Great video...one day when I get enough courage to go on camera I will use these tips!

  • @WallyJ2K
    @WallyJ2K2 жыл бұрын

    Super awesome video!!! Thanks!

  • @brittalbach416
    @brittalbach4162 жыл бұрын

    had to click a couple microphone tutorial videos to get a few simple informations for newcomers like me, you explain it well, thank you

  • @richardcates8605
    @richardcates8605 Жыл бұрын

    Dude, thank you so much for this great video! This was super helpful, and your demonstration of each microphone's sound really helped me understand each one so much better!

  • @JavierMercedes

    @JavierMercedes

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped Richard!

  • @robtheaccountant
    @robtheaccountant Жыл бұрын

    nice video mate, I took the USB/XLR combo

  • @Shanal07
    @Shanal072 жыл бұрын

    I have subscribed and turned on notifications when I watched your video for the first time. Because your content is so good and the way you explained excellently. Keep up the fantastic work, I have learnt so much from you. Even though I usually don't write comments but I had to give you one. All the way from Sri Lanka. 🇱🇰

  • @uniqueflower4222
    @uniqueflower42223 жыл бұрын

    good job. Very informative. Thanks! :)

  • @ballet4fun826
    @ballet4fun8262 жыл бұрын

    The B E S T video on Microphones by far!!!! Thank you so much!

  • @duaawail3757
    @duaawail37573 жыл бұрын

    this was the best video i fount about mics, THANK YOU

  • @Zyablow
    @Zyablow2 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the video, a very detailed analysis. You showed a lot of models in comparison. I'm just choosing a microphone gun for myself and realized that NTG 3 is the best option

  • @CyberWorx
    @CyberWorx2 жыл бұрын

    quality stuff...thanks a lot..I was going to buy a condenser mic without those accessories..now I know what I need to do.

  • @yashnivalkar1131
    @yashnivalkar11312 ай бұрын

    best video for understanding different mic and different setup with best visual and audio comparison

  • @TonyTipsar
    @TonyTipsar2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! So much information in a good compact manner!

  • @beyond-real
    @beyond-real3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, an amazing tutorial about all types of microphones that we can find on the market!!!

  • @beyond-real

    @beyond-real

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much 🥰❤️

  • @Digmen1
    @Digmen12 жыл бұрын

    Great video, you explained it very well.