What’s the microphone you use for YouTube videos? The built in mic that comes with the laptop or computer? This is fine for you to get started initially, but if you are serious about using video for marketing, then you REALLY should invest on a good quality microphone for YouTube videos.
You need to produce high quality videos for promoting you business or products. Having high voice quality goes a long way in creating a good impression with your viewers.
Many people think that a microphone for YouTube is expensive. Obviously, you don’t want to buy a $1000 microphone now, but you can get a great recording microphone for even under $50!
It’s quite possible to get a good sound with a low budget microphone. Here are some affordable microphones for video, that you might want to consider.
Microphone for YouTube under $50
Blue Snowball iCE Condenser Microphone
For someone on a budget yet want to create videos on YouTube with a decent sound quality, this would be ideal.
Audio-Technica ATR-3350 Lavalier Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone
An amazingly cheap mic but still sounds good. This should be fine for most web video work. You won’t find a better self-powered mic in this price range.
Microphone for YouTube under $100
Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone
Anyways, Snowball USB Microphone is simple microphone which produces quality audio. It’s been used by many professionals for voice overs and recording.
Did you know that this very mic was used by Justin Bieber to record Omaha Mall! I’m sure you already know the background story of how Justin Bieber was discovered on YouTube with his videos. It’s sufficient for recording your YouTube videos.
Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone
Yeti USB Microphone comes with multiple pattern selection modes – stereo, cardioid, omnidirectional & bidirectional,
- Stereo mode: uses both left and right channels; ideal for capturing a realistic, general sound image.
- Cardioid mode: good for podcasts, singing (vocals) and other types of voice work.
- Omnidirectional mode: This mode picks up sound equally from all directions. Good fit for recording live band performance etc.
- Bidirectional mode: Records from both the front and the rear of the microphone. You can use this mode for interviews between two people or for capturing the nuance of a musical instrument.
Audio-Technica AT2020USB PLUS
This is a great package that includes everything you might need for recording videos, vocals or instruments in a streaming or home recording setup
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