Best microphone for Zoom calls in 2021 ($20 vs $200)

What’s the best microphone for video conferencing? In this video, you will learn how you can sound amazing in Zoom meetings - even with a cheap microphone.
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➡️ Resources mentioned in this video:

1️⃣ Lavalier microphone
BOYA BY-M1 lavalier microphone:
https://amzn.to/2ILYfGR
Batteries (LR44): https://amzn.to/2Iykno6

2️⃣ Dynamic microphone
Samson Q2U
https://amzn.to/3nWDWFH (simple bundle)
https://amzn.to/3iiC2ha (bundle with extender which raises the mic)

3️⃣ Conference microphone and speaker with Bluetooth and USB
Poly Calisto 7200 speakerphone (previously sold as Plantronics Calisto 7200 and Polycom VoxBox)
https://amzn.to/35ME57m
Current model: Poly Sync 20+ speakerphone:
https://amzn.to/2SZ7qch

4️⃣ Phone headset
Veho Water-resistant sports headset Zs-3 (not recommended)
https://amzn.to/3bHMf5y

5️⃣ Budget mic arm
Neewer NW-35 microphone boom arm
https://amzn.to/3suLguK

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⌚ Sections in this video (Best microphone for Zoom calls in 2021 ($20 vs $200)):
0:00 | Best microphone for Zoom
0:45 | 5 types of microphones
1:11 | Laptop microphone test
1:27 | Phone headset test
2:04 | BOYA BY-M1 lavalier microphone
2:30 | Samson Q2U test
2:50 | Poly Calisto 7200 test
3:18 | Testing methodology
4:01 | Microphone comparison
5:04 | Power tips for Samson Q2U
6:32 | Calisto 7200 tips
7:14 | Hybrid meetings with Calisto 7200
8:18 | Benefits of upgrading your Zoom setup
9:21 | Improve your video conferencing
9:42 | Video conferencing tips

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