What Microphone Should You Buy? (Explained for Beginners)

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Looking for a microphone? This guide covers the 5 types every creator should know to make the right choice. ⭐️ Our free YouTube growth class reveals 3 essential secrets we're using to get more views, subscribers, and income—watch here ➡️ http://ThinkMasterclass.com This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. ============================= All Products and Gear Mentioned in this video ============================= Rode VideoMic Go II: https://geni.us/Ax9uCu Audio Technica AT875R: https://geni.us/oNyFn Rode Lapel Mic: https://geni.us/HetSQTG Hollyland Lark Max 2: https://geni.us/3fDPq Hollyland Lark M2: https://geni.us/bkhLam3 Fifine AM8: https://geni.us/ul6Lnta =========================== Connect with us! ============================= Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkmediaofficial/ IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/officialthinkmedia/ =========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Think Media Podcast HERE:📱 =========================== ➡︎YT: @ThinkMediaPodcast ➡︎Apple: https://apple.co/2F3tmIS ➡︎Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qevE8 ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 0:00 The 5 Microphone Categories 0:19 On-Camera Microphones (Run & Gun) 1:54 Professional Shotgun Microphones (Boomed) 3:37 Lavalier / Lapel Microphones (Wired) 5:02 Wireless Microphone Systems 7:16 Podcast Microphones (Dynamic vs Condenser) 9:50 Which mic is best for beginners? 10:28 Wireless vs Shotgun? 11:06 USB vs XLR? 11:47 Are built-in camera mics good enough? 12:19 Why does my audio still sound bad? (Troubleshooting) =========================== Here are the ways to work with us here at Think Media: =========================== ⚡️FREE CLASS: Watch our FREE YouTube class here: ➡︎ http://ThinkMasterclass.com ⚡️BOOK: Check out the #1 best-selling book YouTube Secrets here: ➡︎ https://ytsecrets.com/ ⚡️For Support inquires, or Business inquiries, please go to ➡︎ http://ThinkMediaSupport.com ⚡️Join our YouTube Course & Community TODAY with this special limited-time bundle at: http://joinvra.com =========================== Connect with Sean Cannell on Social Media: =========================== ➡︎https://www.linkedin.com/in/seancannell/ ➡︎https://twitter.com/seancannell ➡︎https://instagram.com/seancannell =========================== What We Use For Music: =========================== 🔥 Get a 7-day free trial for new personal and commercial plan here! ➡️ http://thinkmediasounds.com =========================== In-Depth Channel Analytics and Ideas =========================== Get a 30-Day trial of vidIQ's Boost plan for just $1 here: 👉 http://vidiq.com/think =========================== #thinkmedia #seancannell #youtubetips In this video, we break down the 5 Types of Microphones that every creator needs to know about. Most beginners struggle to get good audio not because they bought a "bad" microphone, but because they bought the wrong type for their specific video style. We explain the differences between On-Camera Shotguns (great for vlogging), Professional Shotgun Mics (perfect for studios), Lavaliers (best for concealment), Wireless Systems (for freedom of movement), and Podcast Microphones (for livestreams and voiceovers). We also answer the most common beginner questions: Should you buy USB or XLR? Is a wireless mic better than a shotgun? And how do you fix bad audio even after upgrading your gear? Our mission here at Think Media is to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs go full-time doing what they love and making an impact through the power of video. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our videos on the Think Media and Think Media Podcast YouTube channels. https://go.thinkmedia.com/youtube-disclaimer