How to Choose the Right Mic for Podcasting

Choosing the right mic for podcasting can be a difficult task if you are not yet sure what to look for. Trust me, I've spent money I shouldn't have on mics I didn't need. In this video I'll share 4 things to consider before buying your first, or your next, podcast mic.
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⌚️ // T I M E S T A M P S //
0:00 Choosing the right mic
0:41 My first mic - the wrong mic (for me)
1:38 Guide to choosing the right mic for you
2:05 Spending
3:11 Set up
4:24 Space
5:16 Sound
6:12 What did I miss? What would you add?
🥷🏻 // A B O U T //
Summit City Studios is a podcast production service helping businesses, organizations and individuals turn their big ideas into great sounding podcasts. We take care of the tech saving you time to focus on what really matters. My name is Brian and I founded Summit City Studios because I believe there are a lot of others who, like me, know the potential of podcasting but don't have the time to invest to make it happen. I've spent years learning the craft and I want to help you create great content as soon as you're ready. For more information about how we can help you produce a better podcast visit our website and schedule a call.
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📱 // S O C I A L //
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☕️ // S U P P O R T //
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🖥 // R E L E V A N T U P L O A D S //
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🎙 // P O D C A S T //
Good Podcasting
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⚙️ // M Y G E A R //
These links are affiliate links which means as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Camera:
Canon M50 amzn.to/3HZeCd0
Mixer:
Rødecaster Pro amzn.to/3l96A7W
Mics:
Røde Podmic amzn.to/318QuEc
Presonos PD70 amzn.to/3cYoXHT
LyxPro SDPC amzn.to/3nXOtDL
Movo VXR10 amzn.to/3E0uKZI
Blue Yeti Blackout amzn.to/3EceHIp
Zoom F1 Field Recorder with SGH-6 shotgun mic amzn.to/32C02rY
Fifine K658 amzn.to/3yGCnV1
Tonor TC30 amzn.to/3A7yXLR
Mic Stands / Boom arm:
Blue Compass amzn.to/3leucbg
Røde PSA1 amzn.to/3CVPjoA
Gator Frameworks Tabletop Stand amzn.to/3xvCgJp
Innogear Boom Arm amzn.to/3FWnIWt
Lights:
Neewer Softboxes amzn.to/3cT0cNs
Godox SL-60w Kit amzn.to/3DZtlSS
GVM 850D amzn.to/3p2MbT4
Godox ES45 amzn.to/3DSKXjo
GVM P80S amzn.to/3ITEerL
Headphones:
Audio-Technica ATH-M30X amzn.to/3xql2xd

I hear a great noise under your voice. It stops when you stop talking. Can you hear it? Try fix it before record (verter option) or use a in post plugin like Wave’s Clarity, Izotope Rx9, Etc. or a denoiser in the video software.

[@SummitCityStudios]

Yeah I should have spent more time with the audio on this one. Ironically I used a cheap lav mic that I don’t like to film a video about choosing the right mic and I used a new monitor rather than headphones to edit. 🤣 I couldn’t hear that cutting in and out in the monitor but definitely do now in headphones.

@@SummitCityStudios 😂

[@theoutsiderjess4869]

My first microphone ironically enough was also the blue yeti and it was also the wrong mic for me I live in New york and I didn't now how much noise it picks up

[@SummitCityStudios]

It's a super sensitive mic! I'm sure you got all kinds of background noise from it in New York. Do you still use it for anything now that you have something else?

[@theoutsiderjess4869]

@@SummitCityStudios not anymore finally found a usb dynamic mic to replace it

[@annebokma4637]

You want to spend less on your studio/gear? Research more, buy only with 30 day return guarantee. And try test it in every usecase you can think of. Does it do everything you need in the way you want? Buy it, if not return and keep researching.
Most important if you find the piece of gear that fits you... Stop researching. 😂

[@SummitCityStudios]

More good advice! Never considered the 30 day return guarantee but love the idea of testing it out every way you can.

[@annebokma4637]

@@SummitCityStudios And I didn't even mention testing it, sending it back and buying it second hand. Not illegal, not ethical in my book.
But if the budget is unforgiving...