I have one and it’s great to travel with.
For under $15, I’m not complaining and I take it for all of my beach Instagram sessions, so I’m pretty hard on it. I use the OnStage MY325 mic clip/shockmount which is pretty awesome for only $7.99 and I also use the OnStage DS7425 folding tripod mic stand, which I really like, but it’s falling apart after a year or so. It comes with mic clip and tripod, but I suggest upgrading and be sure to use a wind-foam or pop filter with this microphone. This is a jack of all trades microphone that sound pretty good for a great price. Why is it so popular? It is dynamic, cardioid, USB & XLR (handy) and has headphone port. It used by be under $50 but it got so popular with podcasters and internet content creators, the price nearly doubled and is currently on Amazon around $79. One of the most popular podcast and content creator microphones on the planet. To see the whole list of microphones on one page on Amazon, go to my Wishlist. I only suggest or recommend products I like or think will be helpful to you. No, seriously, it is.Īmazon Affiliate: I am anAmazon Associate, so I will get a small commission from Amazon at no additional cost to you if you purchase on Amazon through one of the links on my website. Reference Book: If you want to get really technical and read about diaphragms and coils, buy a copy of The Sound Reinforcement Handbook, which is the audio bible I nerd out on. Most lavalier microphones, Shotgun Microphones, iOS Microphones (earbuds…) & USB Microphones (Blue Yeti) are condenser microphones. Condenser microphones require +48v phantom power, which most mixers and audio interfaces have with a click of a button. Many people prefer the warmth and overall sound of condenser microphones over dynamics, but condensers are best suited for studios that are acoustically treated (there are exceptions, of course). The Cloudlifter does require +48v Phantom Power, but it will not harm the dynamic microphone you use it on.Ĭondenser Microphones is another common type of microphone that can be used for podcasting, but they tend to be more sensitive and do not do as good of a job at rejecting room noise. I highly recommend the Cloudlifter if you invest in a good dynamic microphone. For my Shure SM7B microphone, I use a Gain Booster or Mic Activator called The Cloudlifter CL-1, which adds +25dB of really clean gain before the signal reaches the pre-amp.
The other reason they are so popular in broadcasting and especially with musicians onstage (Shure SM58 in particular) is that they are really tough and reliable and not to mention, they sound good.ĭynamic microphones do not require phantom power, but they often have low output making them ‘gain hungry.’ This means the pre-amps need to work harder to power dynamic microphones. They are used by radio announcers, broadcasters, musicians and podcasters because they do an excellent job of only picking up sound right in front of the mic and rejecting the ambient or room noise. The Sound Reinforcement Handbook compares dynamic microphones to miniature loudspeakers because of how they are built. I am very much a student, so if you have experience with these microphones or have recommendations for others that should be on the list, please let me know in the comments or email me (Please, I love hearing from you).ĭynamic microphones are probably the most common type of microphone. I have not tried them all (yet), but I am a nerd who reads a lot online, so I’m pretty confident in my curated selection, but I love feedback and learning from you. This is a Top 10 list of microphones I think are a good all around mix for both new and experienced podcasters and creators. Dynamic microphones tend to the choice of broadcasters and podcasters because dynamic mics are often a little more rugged (they don’t break when we drop them) and they do a decent job of rejecting room or ambient noise (fridge, cars, A/C…).Ĭaveat: I am not a sound engineer, but I love podcasting and audio and frequently find myself reading the B&H & Sweetwater catalog for fun. There are basically two types of microphones most podcasters and internet content creators run in to: dynamic or condenser. Mike’s Top 10 Dynamic Podcasting Microphones:
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