Which Mic Type is Best for Zoom, Class, Recording 🎙️ 2020 | Headsets, Lavaliers, & Podcasting Mics
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- Head-to-head sound comparisons so you can find which mic type is best for Zoom, classes, interviews, and recordings! I use the UHURU "podcasting" USB mic for Zoom meetings, recording online classes, live lectures, podcasts, and my CZcams videos! It's a great budget option at around 70 bucks. The Blue Snowball and Blue Yeti are fab choices too.
November 2020 update on the phone headset issue: to get them to work on a laptop, you'll likely need a TRSS to TRS adapter assuming you have a headphone/mic combination port on your laptop OR if your computer has separate headphone and mic ports, you'll need a headphone splitter adapter. Thanks for all the helpful comments, much appreciated!
0:00 Litmus test
0:32 Phone headset
1:49 Headsets
2:48 Jabra Engage 75
4:33 Lavalier
6:30 Podcasting Mic
7:58 What's a cardioid pattern?
8:37 Omnidirectional pattern
8:53 Winners
*1,000 subscriber update!*
Wow, seriously thank you everyone. Several of you have asked for affiliate links (also, thanks!) so I'm going to do what one of my favorite CZcamsrs does (Binging with Babish) and provide both non-affiliate and affiliate links so you can pick your own adventure! In case you don't know: if you click on an affiliate link and buy something, the person posting the link earns a small commission (e.g., from Amazon) but the price to you is the same. Why post both link types? Because I'm making these videos for the love of it. And if you want to purchase through an affiliate link, I want that to be a conscious choice you get to make.
US Amazon Links:
UHURU mic (my fave) - non-affiliate: amzn.to/2LtVOdz | affiliate: amzn.to/3nFEKQm
Blue Yeti USB Mic - non-affiliate: amzn.to/37SadHl | affiliate: amzn.to/30Sj3mm
Blue Snowball USB Mic - non-affiliate: amzn.to/2Yggdqf | affiliate: amzn.to/3dfWc8Z
My "Livingroom Studio" - non-affiliate: amzn.to/2QcgKoo | affiliate: amzn.to/3jNiphp
Similar Livingroom Studio (if ESDDI is sold out) - non-affiliate: amzn.to/2IGF5Sw | affiliate: amzn.to/38HH4kJ
UK Amazon Links:
UHURU mic (my fave) - non-affiliate: amzn.to/3d6JZ4T | affiliate: amzn.to/3dcO6y4
Blue Yeti USB Mic - non-affiliate: amzn.to/3fsQm44 | affiliate: amzn.to/3dcOlJu
Blue Snowball USB Mic - non-affiliate: amzn.to/2Y9bFSg | affiliate: amzn.to/2Fg8f9M
My "Livingroom Studio" - non-affiliate: amzn.to/3e3PdzE | affiliate: amzn.to/3nBUjZ5
Similar Livingroom Studio (if ESDDI is sold out) - non-affiliate: amzn.to/2IGrieG | affiliate: amzn.to/38JS2pR
German Amazon Links:
UHURU mic (my fave) - non-affiliate: amzn.to/312wcZR | affiliate: amzn.to/3iO3Bh6
Blue Yeti USB Mic - non-affiliate: amzn.to/2GSz4BP | affiliate: amzn.to/3lAjkSC
Blue Snowball USB Mic - non-affiliate: amzn.to/313Nk1z | affiliate: amzn.to/2SRyNBm
My "Livingroom Studio" - non-affiliate: amzn.to/3nO3pSz | affiliate: amzn.to/2SS2FgZ
Canadian Amazon Links:
UHURU mic (my fave) - non-affiliate: amzn.to/2GSDGrD | affiliate: amzn.to/2IkOG1b
Blue Yeti USB Mic - non-affiliate: amzn.to/2ImZSdL | affiliate: amzn.to/3iSlify
Blue Snowball USB Mic - non-affiliate: amzn.to/2FptMwR | affiliate: amzn.to/3iUW4wT
Software: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Lightroom Classic, Canva
A huge thank you to CZcamsrs Potato Jet and Alex Knickerbocker. Seriously guys, you rock. I have learned a ton about filming and audio from both of you. Check out their epic mic video, which they filmed together, if you want to learn even MORE about mics!! • MICROPHONES... Here's ...
About me:
I'm Julie Schiro, a Marketing Prof in Ireland. Also, a tech and film enthusiast. Also, garden enthusiast. Food too.
DISCLAIMERS: I’ve included non-affiliate and affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link, I may earn a small commission if you purchase something (cost is the same for you). I’ve made every effort to ensure that my videos are accurate and helpful, but please do your own due diligence! While I wish I could, I cannot guarantee that I haven’t missed something/made a mistake or that these solutions will work for you or with your technology.
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Love that podcasting mic!
What would you recommend in a hybrid classroom situation in which you have some students in-class and others live streaming the session from home? Still the podcasting mic?
Hi Lauren! Great question. Yes, still the podcasting mic. Since you'll be moving back and forth in/out of the classroom, I'd suggest a small "podcasting" mic like the Blue Snowball. Keep me posted! :)
Great question
Related to that question, we have had questions about teaching using a mask... In that event, might a lavaliere microphone will be better because it is picking up sounds from your torso?
@@blahblah4023 Hi John! Great question. I bet a face mask will act as a sort of pop filter, which could make the lavalier (especially more inexpensive ones) sound better by taking down the wind noise/t's/p's. So the lav is a great option for in-class teaching, especially since it allows you to move around the room unlike a standalone mic, which would root you to the desk. The lav mic is also probably a better option in the mask-wearing scenario than, say, a headset with a mic arm, which could hit the mask and in general cause weird interference due to its close proximity to the mask. But for at home "studio" recordings (where I suppose you aren't wearing a mask anyways), the standalone mic is king!
I'm facing a similar hybrid situation next week - my class is very discussion-based and I'm concerned that the personal lav mic I'm feeding into my laptop for the Zoom students won't be sensitive enough to pick up in-class students' questions & comments from 30 feet away. My strategy is to use a second lav mic (I'm limited to the gear I already own and don't have the resources for a proper room mic) placed near the front of the class with both mics feeding into a splitter into a Zoom H1 (for an independent audio recording) into the laptop. It's a little Frankenstein-esque, but I have high hopes.
i like how she just started the video, no intro or fluff
Thanks James!
Same here!! I can't stand freakn intros!!!
I agree as well.
This is the way.
You're right. She's all business. Love it
I was shocked towards the end when you said it's your first CZcams video 😶 You sound like a professional CZcamsr 👍🏻👍🏻 Well done what a start keep it going
That makes my day DR J! Thanks so much.
same feeling
✌❤
what the hell? how is that possible to have such a good video as your first work? amazing
@@MemerDad probably has lots of practice in some other context, maybe speaking, acting, who knows what.
It's so, so nice to watch a comparison video where each microphone is actually used for long enough to get a feel for the sound quality. The time stamps are also really appreciated. Awesome content, no filler. Thank you so much for this video!
I'm so glad, thank you for such a nice comment!
“MY FIRST EVER CZcams VIDEO”
🤯....
Your production quality is INSANE!!! You’ll be a top influencer in no time! I can EASILY see you with 1M+ subscribers in no time! Keep up the GREAT work. Btw I subscribed!
This comment made my night, thank you @The Flight Club Worldwide!
I love the way how you precisely explain everything that you have in this video. It helps me a lot in choosing what to and not to purchase since I am just an aspiring voiceover artist. Thank you.
Hi Janet, that is awesome! Thanks so much for the nice comment. Keep me posted on what you decide on for voiceovers! The UHURU sounds great but if you want to go full on pro my dream mic is the Shure SM7B. But it's XLR and you'd need an audio interface for that one. One of these days I might make the upgrade...
Came for the mic, stayed for her..
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I left right away after knowing she has a bf.
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@Linneage lol
You deserve way more subs. Good luck, and don’t give up. Keep posting
Wow, thank you so much!! 😊 I really appreciate the encouragement.
Julie Schiro this reply shows that you care about your audience. So I’ve subscribed 👍
I really do! Glad it shows! And welcome Ashmonsan😊
I watched one video aaaaaaaand instant subscribed. Now that’s how you know the channel is gonna have good content.
Ahaha this put a smile on my face. Thank you so much.
I love it that you take me through what works and what doesn't work...and WHY.
This is super helpful!
Thank you so much for the nice note!
Congrats on making your first video look and sound like everybody else’s 100th.
😊 thanks @biffy7!
Thanks again , young lady . everything I was looking for and wanted to know about microphones ! now I'm going to bounce over to your
lighting tutorial ( just because ) .
Hey Julie, I cannot express how much I like this video of yours. I actually went ahead and ordered the mic Podcasting mic. It's affordable and seem to capture voice really well.
I like how you get straight to the point and do different mic tests right away. No long intro, no exaggerating, no flashy images. Before watching your video, I actually looked at a bunch of other videos and really hate that most of them took so long to talk about the quality of the mic.
Your information and presentation are top-notch. I just watched 4 of your 5 videos this morning, and you answered about a hundred questions I had concerning how to get better sound and video for my virtual meetings. Here's hoping you cross the 20K subscriber mark soon!
Hi Brad, this makes me so happy to hear! Thanks for the nice comment and encouragement.
This was an awesome video! I’m looking to improve my audio for my work Zoom calls! It’s all so confusing! Going to scan your channel for some headset advice.
Thanks so much for the encouragement!!
Thank you so much for the tip! I got the microphone and it's great. I can't wait to use them in my class.
That is awesome!! 😊
Great delivery, overall thoughtful and thorough review. Wish you had more videos! Keep it going :)
Thanks so much! You and me both, lol. Working on the next one. I swear it's on its way, haha.
Thank you for this! Great review. I am looking for a good mic for my tutorial and this video is one the best!
That's awesome, thanks for the nice comment!
This is so well done! Love the living room studio setup. Bravo!
Thank you so much, Keith!
The algorithms sent your video my way. Loved your approach, style and insights. The examples and demos were especially useful. Thank you and good luck with the channel. I’ll be back for the next one.
Hi Andre, Your comment made my day, thanks so much!
U are awesome.... And surprised to hear u say this was ur first video🙌 the details was to the point and accurate... Thanks a ton!
Concise info, right amount of useful details, charismatic personality, easy to understand vocabulary (not boring) and honest! Amazon and google should hire you as their reviewer.
Ah this made my day, thanks so much Isaac!
Dang it is so nice to see recommendations that aren't just "get an XLR mic or go home". Thank you! ❤️ I have a Blue Yeti and it's been a bit of a pain (lots of computer vibrations picked up if on desk, very quiet audio if mounted on an arm) but this video inspired me to keep trying!
Would love to see a video on how to effectively monitor your audio - I usually plug headphones into the mic but it feels like everyone else is managing to monitor with levels and such adjusted!
Thanks for another nice comment Emma! 😊 Really appreciate it. Hmmm, in terms of a solution...I wonder why it is so quiet on the arm. One idea is to use something like OBS as an intermediary (you can use this to stream to Zoom and a ton of other platforms) and you can boost the audio volume in the software. I check my levels by recording in OBS and playing back, and once I'm happy, I don't need to monitor with headphones. Keep me posted?
OMG Julie, you made my life so much easier right now! I just received my new USB Microphone Kit,UHURU, and tested with Zoom, and works just perfect! Thanks a bunch for sharing that information with us! 🙏🏻😊
Thanks for the very informative video. I’m about to start my online teaching and you raised some key features I hadn’t considered. By the way you’re a natural on You Tube!!
Thanks so much Joey!! Good luck with the new semester!
This was an excellent and comprehensive video, especially for being one's first! Great job!
Thank you so much @Kaidenfly!
You could get 100k subscribers in a few months if you published videos on a daily basis. Even though I was not interested in all the topics you covered, I watched all of your videos. Your personality shines through the screen.
I wish I could produce content of this quality daily 😅. Thanks so much for the nice comment!
It's not personality, it's just super white teeth :)
Such awesome videos. Very good info, easy to watch, entertaining. I watched all your videos. Super informative. We need more!!
Hi @Fox Air and Heat Inc, thank you so much!! Next up is the green screen video, and I swear it is coming! 😅
I enjoyed your easy-going relaxed yet honest style. Thank you.
With this production quality, you're gonna have a million followers in a year or two!!
Wow, thanks so much Vishal! 😊
FACTS!!!
Thank you. I'm a teacher who does Zoom a lot so this gives me much insight.
Awesome! Good luck with the rest of the semester!
Thank you for this video! So helpful!! Got your favourite mic for my online lessons!!!! Cheers!
Yay!!! That is awesome. I hope you love it as much as I do!
I watched your other 3 videos, they are so good that I watch this one, I don't even need it but your content is awesome, hope to see more videos
Hahaha, thanks so much Cristian!! 😊
I can't skip this video. Your voice is so nice to hear
Thanks Rabi!
You're an amazing CZcamsr, great explanation, very professional!. I love it!
Ah thank you so much @Kalitoz.
Agree!
Thank you Dave!
Hi Julie!
Great stuff! 🤍
I watched your other video on lighting and absolutely love your style of reviewing! I generally skip parts of videos but your videos are crisp/ succinct/ informative.
Keep up the good work! 👍🏼
*subscribed*
Hi Ananya - that makes my day. Thanks for the nice comment 😊
This was so helpful!!!! Thank you! Love the way you explain and speak directly!
Yay! Thanks for the nice comment Aneta! 😊
Ahh that's where the three or four ring 3.5mm jack matter, mic is typically the fourth ring but that usually connects to ground in three ring normal jack's 👌 Great videos, very informative. I'm just starting out myself so I really appreciate your content 👏👏👍
Thanks so much Edd! Yes, it was a TRSS issue. Thanks!
This was really helpful and easy to understand. Showing us how each option sounds really opened my eyes and ears to how an audience might hear me. Very educational. Thank you
Thanks so much Lalo!
Thank you for this video! Just subscribed and I’m gonna watch all your videos! Thank you thank you thank you!
Ah thank you so much for the support Victoria!
your videos are awesome, and so useful !
Thank you so much!
If this is your first video, your channel will take-off very quickly as the audio, editing and your confidence on camera are all wonderful.
Thank you so much!!
So useful! Thank you! Will be looking into getting one of those "podcasting" mics for the Fall semester.
Hi Bridget! :p That's awesome. Thanks for the comment!
Thanks again for another great review from you, so far you helped me to choose my new mic and camera 🤓
wow u only have 50 subs I thought u had way more with the quality of this channel
Hey Yuu, thank you so much! I'm a brand new tiny channel, just 3 week old :p Thanks so much for subscribing!
She got the bones of a great channel set up (good audio, lighting and video gear) 😉 definitely looking forward to more content.
and in less than a year she has almost 150k views and over 20k subscribers! WOW! Nice job. (Subscribed)
@@fit2teach fr she’s doing insane
Alternatives for zoom meetings on laptop:
1. For office calls, in Headset type, Jabra Evolve2 40 (~$140) works well. The mic cuts out ambient noise pretty well (including ur kids yelling in the same room). Cheaper alternative with mic noise reduction feature: Logitech H340 headset.
2. Combo of 'Airpods + Lavalier mic': For those who already own airpods.. if not satisfied wt the airpods microphone (muffled sound), club them wt Rode Lavalier/collar mic connected to 3.5mm jack on laptop with airpods connected to same laptop via bluetooth. Within zoom settings, select airpods as speakers and Rode mic as microphone.
Hadn't thought of the airpods + lav, great idea. Thanks for the tips!
I really enjoy the style of your videos. Conversational and authentic. Thanks for making this fun.
Hi Rebecca, thanks so much! 😊
I really cannot say how helpful you are! Thank you ... keep going!
Thank you so much Giulliano!
I would really recommend the Hyperx Quadcast for online meetings. So nice quality sound with different mic characteristics, touch mute button top of the mic. The mic is lit red when it's active, and it has a jack output for your favorite headset. In Scandinavia we have a hardware store called Biltema and they have a small clip on mic like the one you used on your chest. It cost approximately $3. Dead silent and one of the best I've have tested! Crazy value for the buck! 😊
I haven't heard of this, I will take a look. Thanks!
Great analysis! Whenever possible it would be great to know your opinion about webcams or cameras used for broadcasting, what is best, etc.! Thank you!
Hi Iván! Thank you and you read my mind! That is what I'm working on now! Should be ready right after the New Year :)
Nicely done! Thank you for this and your other videos.
Thanks so much for the nice comment, Dan!
I'm impressed with your immersion creating this video, subbed!
Thank you Yugandhar!
This may very well have appeared below, given the number of comments. I’ve had similar issues with lab mics interfacing with computers in general. A cheap workaround is to use a USB audio dongle, which you can find for under $10. I’ve had very good results with these on many different laptops using many different mics.
Thanks so much Steven! It was a dongle problem lol. Needed a TRSS to TRS adapter. The Bose headset still wouldn't work but at least now my lav is happy!
Everyone: Nobody’s first CZcams video can be ~that~ good.
Julie: hold my mic
This made me laugh, thanks Ben!
This was such a wonderful intro to mics. THANKS! :)
This is such a great video where you're comparing the audio side by side! Thank you
Thank you for this video Julie, I have blue yeti, need good quality for tutorial recording. The problem is when I use keyboard or mouse. I think Ill get an arm for it and should be OK
Hi Ania, Good idea regarding the mic arm!
The problems you are having with " playing nice" is a cable issue TRRS and TRS, think what works on and IPhone won't work on and Android/Laptop, adaptors are available. I use Rode and Sennheiser.
Hi Jon, thanks for the tip - I will investigate that. Cheers!
Great advice and video! Thanks a lot!
Thanks so much @Edible Fitness!
Just discovered your YT Channel Julie, Great job! You have a nice way of getting your points and tips across to the audience. Keep up the super work. These kind of helpful videos are much needed, especially in todays' world of so many of us setting up "Home Studios" in support of all the remote/online meetings. Please do a video also of your camera setup, it works very well. Thank you for all the tips!
Hi Mark, thank you so much for the encouragement. It is much appreciated!
Thank you for the wonderful video Julie.
Btw I felt the audio levels of this video seems a bit lower than normal.
Thanks so much Venkat! And you're totally right - I should've increased the gain on this video...the irony! 😅 still learning, but I think I fixed it on my other two videos. Thanks for the nice comment.
@@JulieSchiro I really appreciate your response. Not everyone does that.
Keep your great content coming.
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Alternative title for the video : How other CZcamsrs sound in their first video.
Seriously How can this be your first video?????? ❤️❤️❤️
Loved waking up this morning and reading all your nice comments, thank you!!
@@JulieSchiro Wow. I woke up to see all these replies from you. I really didn't expect that. ❤️❤️❤️
Looking forward for more videos
Great information. Thank you for getting right to the content and delivering it so clearly!
Such a great little series of videos. Thank you!
Thanks again Vanessa! 😊
Julie is one of the best in her class, A really good teacher. Wish she would go into teaching a class.
Thanks so much George! 😊
@@JulieSchiro you are more than welcome, and thank you for making learning fun...
(Sees Bose headphone) Hey I have that one!
"So here's the problem...." sigh
😂 I know I know. They sound great though! Still love them.
Thank you for this - all of your content is really useful and timely.
Thank you so much @BadlyDubbed!
Great video and examples as i'm just starting to look at my options. Thanks Julie!
Thanks so much @Neoblk M!
The Blue Yeti or the Snowball USB mic are great options as they can be plugged into your PC or Laptop and both come with a mic shield and arm aswell. Also using Audacity which is a free audio software can help with audio recording. This was an excellent first CZcams video. Great video!
Thank you so much! 😊
Julie, watching your older videos makes me appreciate your subtle humor even more. When you do a video, you have done an enormous amount of research, and you present yourself with such great research, that you elevate your credibility to the point that you don't want to watch ANYONE else. Stick with Julie Schiro for the best information, done in the most charming manner. Again, Bravo. You are amazing.
Ah thank you Reed!!! Really makes my day, this comment.
awesome, comprehensive video. Just ordered myself the USB Condenser and I'm really excited. Thanks for helping save me so much time on researching all these differences myself.
Yay!! Awesome Amber. I hope you love yours as much as I Iove mine!
I have really enjoyed this vid. Thanks a lot for your review.
Thanks so much Cristian!
With the Jabra, I would wear a stocking over my face like im gonna rob a grocery store. that should keep the P's out. 👍😁
yes exactly all this time i thought i was using the eaephones's mic but i was not it was the laptop's inbuilt mic!!!! :(
Yes, not pleased when I found that out lol!
Very practical and helpful, exactly what I want to know about. Excellent video! Many thanks.
Thanks for creating this video! I laughed so hard at your airplane pilot comment in the headsets section. In the end, I was convinced! I pulled the trigger and got the UHURU mic using your affiliate link. Thanks again, Julie! Now I can stop sounding like I have a water tap running in the background 24/7 haha.
I am a student and I was searching a microphone for online classes what would you recommend me
Hi Deepshikha! The Blue Yeti snowball is a great option! It's mid-range on price and relatively small so it can sit on your desk! Let me know how you get on.
@@JulieSchiro thanks for the suggestion I purchased the blue yeti snowball and it's very good
@@JulieSchiro better than uhuru?
I wanna use my keyboard during meetings, uhuru or snowball best?
So if we’re using it for work calls, how do you prevent the echo without using headphones? Would we just have to mute every time?
Is this Pam from the office?
Haha, never gotten that one before!
great video thanks for make it sound so easy !
This video is super helpful! Good luck with your channel
Thank you so much! 😊
I love your videos and simply need more! =) Videos about post production, which program to use, screen capture and more. Please make some 😂
Great technical information that I have been hunting up and low for. Love it. If I were to be picky, the volume is a little soft watching this video. But hey, it's your first video so it is way more than perfect.
Thanks for the nice comment @Beetle Van! And you're right, the gain was way too low in this one. I didn't realize that was something I needed to adjust in post 😂 Getting the hang of it...
Great first video, well done!
Looking forward for more of your reviews. Loved the quality and honest presentation keep it up! ❤️🔥
Thanks so much John! 😊
At 3:11; “And any breathy sounds”. You just knocked it out of the park with that one! 5 Videos, almost 40K subscribers and your out! You have to be a CZcams Legend. I watch videos on editing and filming often, but I learned more from your videos about the subjects you chose, but more importantly the importance of presence and letting your personality into the video.
Love this channel, what a great find! Keep up the awesome work :)
Ah thank you so much @TehElysian!
I am your 1thousand subscriber yay, great video btw, super useful
I’ve been so excited about hitting 1,000, thanks Tiger! ☺️
Really appreciate your videos - each one sent me on a chase to improve my home office setup to look & sound better on calls (A long winded way of saying "each of your videos ended with me spending money, but with your tips I probably end up spending less :) Keep them coming!
Great tech reviewer.Tremendous explanation! One of your big fans just after watching one video!💯👌
Ah thank you so much Seoul! Really appreciate that 😊
Just getting started on CZcams. Appreciate your videos. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much Mark! Good luck with your channel! 😊
Great channel, you really make it natural :) keep it going !
Thanks Gerard, really appreciate it!
Thank you for this video! We are on Zoom/WebEx meetings all day long, and your options are really helpful to take a look at what's out there. I'm also making some videos (for fun) and want to find some good mics! Thank you!
Hi Caroline, that is fab, thanks so much for the nice comment!
Thnku so much 4 such detailed review
Love your videos. Great product reviews and feedback.
Thanks for the nice comment @J Mack
Thanks very much for sharing. Very good and helpful info provided. Keep up the good work, take care and God bless!
Thanks so much! 😊
I was son invested in the video's content that I didn't even think about how good the video is made. Great vid !
Thank you Jose! 😊
You have a great on screen presence for a first timer. You are a natural and very pleasing to listen to. Keep it up.
Wow, thanks so much Mark! I really appreciate the encouragement!
Wow. You have a better camera presence on your first CZcams ever video than I have on my 60th. Great video. Amazing content!! I will be following your journey on youtube!!
Geet - thank you so much! Really appreciate the encouragement and nice comment 😊
Great video!... Keep up the good work.
I really like this video. I was surprised this was your first youtube video. You must have a good talent at it.
Wow, thank you so much Lei!!