How to Buy the Perfect Microphone (for Recording, Singing, Guitar, Podcasting) - Best Microphones

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It can be hard to find the best microphone to buy when you aren't able to hear the microphone for yourself. In this ultimate guide, we go over everything you need to know in order to find the perfect mic for you. For recording, singing, guitar, podcasting, there are plenty of choices!

*These are affiliate links! Thanks for supporting the channel :)

MICROPHONES FOR PODCASTING:

Amazon:
SM7B - https://amzn.to/3lL4REV
Rode Podmic - https://amzn.to/3z9IWwx
Rode Procaster - https://amzn.to/3rulWWB
Shure MV7 - https://amzn.to/3BfewuF
Electro-Voice RE20 - https://amzn.to/3ex1m2t

Sweetwater:
SM7B - https://imp.i114863.net/QOx3A3
Rode Podmic - https://imp.i114863.net/oeaZPg
Rode Procaster - https://imp.i114863.net/EaYvGX
Shure MV7 - https://imp.i114863.net/b3g9vB
Electro-Voice RE20 - https://imp.i114863.net/ORL3oA
RE20 BLACK - https://imp.i114863.net/rn1obG

DYNAMICS FOR INSTRUMENTS:

Amazon:
Sennheiser MD421 - https://amzn.to/3kvxDea
Shure SM57 - https://amzn.to/2P1pUXC
Sennheiser E609 - https://amzn.to/3f9oRzJ
Sennheiser E906 - https://amzn.to/39994NC
Electro-Voice RE20 - https://amzn.to/3ex1m2t

Sweetwater:
Sennheiser MD421 - https://imp.i114863.net/3PMrXv
Shure SM57 - https://imp.i114863.net/LPY3gM
Sennheiser E609 - https://imp.i114863.net/LPY35a
Sennheiser E906 - https://imp.i114863.net/x9qDmk
Electro-Voice RE20 - https://imp.i114863.net/ORL3oA

DYNAMICS FOR VOCALS:

Amazon:
Telefunken M80 - https://amzn.to/2VPc4L3
Shure SM58 - https://amzn.to/3fbPvI4
Shure SM7B - https://amzn.to/3lL4REV
Sennheiser MD421 - https://amzn.to/3kvxDea

Sweetwater:
Telefunken M80 - https://imp.i114863.net/vngq1A
Shure SM58 - https://imp.i114863.net/DVMzB2
Shure SM7B - https://imp.i114863.net/QOx3A3
Sennheiser MD421 - https://imp.i114863.net/3PMrXv

CONDENSERS THAT SUPPORT HIGH END:

Amazon:
AKG p420 - https://amzn.to/3vRZKqw
Lewitt LCT 441 Flex - https://amzn.to/3biiNlJ
Lewitt LCT 440 - https://amzn.to/3imNwRh
Rode NT1a - https://amzn.to/3sojfoY
Aston Spirit - https://amzn.to/2NUqXIA
AKG c214 - https://amzn.to/3hgwQvy

Sweetwater:
AKG p420 - https://imp.i114863.net/5bBPmn
Rode NT1a - https://imp.i114863.net/EaYv22
Aston Spirit - https://imp.i114863.net/P0qNA6
AKG c214 - https://imp.i114863.net/Zde3JR

CONDENSERS THAT SUPPORT LOW END:

Amazon:
Audio-Technica AT2020 - https://amzn.to/3tRMYXA
Audio-Technica AT2035 - https://amzn.to/3rhXJAZ
Rode NT1 - https://amzn.to/2NUoBJK
Audio-Technica AT4040 - https://amzn.to/3wN0aOG

Sweetwater:
Audio-Technica AT2020 - https://imp.i114863.net/yRxQW3
Audio-Technica AT2035 - https://imp.i114863.net/7mBkdg
Rode NT1 - https://imp.i114863.net/oeaZVO
Audio-Technica AT4040 - https://imp.i114863.net/jWjAGb

SUPER BUDGET CONDENSERS:

Amazon:
Samson C01 - https://amzn.to/3isgD5U
Behringer B1 - https://amzn.to/2UlsPgB

Sweetwater:
Samson C01 - https://imp.i114863.net/NKY3eO
Behringer B1 - https://imp.i114863.net/DVMz1y

TIMESTAMPS:

Intro: 00:00
Why This is Hard: 00:41
The “Short Cut” Mics: 01:41
Dynamics vs Condensers: 02:38
Qualities of a Dynamic: 03:37
Qualities of a Condenser: 04:21
Voiceover/Podcasting Mics: 06:03
Dynamic Instrument Mics: 06:35
Dynamic Vocal Mics: 07:13
Polar Patterns: 07:58
Frequency Response Charts: 10:09
How to Use a Frequency Response Chart: 11:51
Condensers for Higher Voices: 13:04
Condensers for Lower Voices: 13:41
Why I don’t Recommend USB Mics: 14:15
The $80 Minimum: 15:35
A Small Rant About the Audio Community: 16:15


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In case you want to know what gear I use all the time.

These are amazon affiliate links, so I get a percentage of the sale if you buy from these links, it's a nice way to support the channel!

Interface:

Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen- https://amzn.to/2P4SXtl

Microphones:

NT1 - https://amzn.to/2NUoBJK
SM57 - https://amzn.to/2P1pUXC

Synths and Controllers:

Launchpad Pro Mk. 3 - https://amzn.to/3rl502V
Arturia MicroBrute - https://amzn.to/31eFSQL

Amp:

Boss Katana MKII-50 - https://amzn.to/3dNj40c

Software and DAWs

Ableton Live (Not an affiliate link)- https://www.ableton.com/en/shop/live/
Avid Pro Tools - https://amzn.to/3cjE5QN































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