MICROPHONES... Here's what you need to know

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Komentáře • 975

  • @tombuck
    @tombuck Před 5 lety +722

    This is the perfect mix of fun and technical.

    • @brianascani746
      @brianascani746 Před 5 lety

      Agreed!

    • @henrytheturnip
      @henrytheturnip Před 3 lety +1

      Fuchnical?

    • @PeterGriffin-pk8tt
      @PeterGriffin-pk8tt Před 3 lety

      @@henrytheturnip nah

    • @cjpreyes
      @cjpreyes Před 3 lety

      Watching here too Sir Tom! looking for a Shotgun Boom mic to put in Rodecaster Pro for livestream and for recording guitars..
      This is what I'm looking at right now..
      NTG 4+
      NTG 5
      or NT5 (pair mics)

    • @iamamai5252
      @iamamai5252 Před 2 lety

      I hope you get verified soon

  • @HyperSuperBothi
    @HyperSuperBothi Před 5 lety +46

    I'm an audio guy, and I often watch these simple audio videos if I see them in my feed. I mostly watch them to make myself angry of the stupid things people say in those videos and the bad advices they give. But this is golden, easy to understand, not oversimplified, and also pretty fun.

    • @taylorlewis7522
      @taylorlewis7522 Před 2 lety +3

      Lol. I do the same with amateur film makers. We all have to start somwhere but it is fun going “NO NO NO ITS ALL WRONG”

  • @PabloCimadevila
    @PabloCimadevila Před 5 lety +32

    Great collab, thank you for all the information!

  • @Ramacastelo
    @Ramacastelo Před 5 lety +3

    I’m glad to HEAR that you guys are having fun!

  • @Storysium
    @Storysium Před 5 lety +43

    This was an awesome informative video, great job guys!

  • @Mu3azOsman
    @Mu3azOsman Před 5 lety +102

    man, I'm loving it when you bring in experts and have them tell us what's up about gear and filmmaking!

    • @standarduck5860
      @standarduck5860 Před 3 lety +1

      @Dean Palumbo Isn't that illegal? I'm pretty sure hacking someone else's social media account could be viewed as fraud and identity theft. What is wrong with you?

    • @x___3scap3r3ality___x6
      @x___3scap3r3ality___x6 Před 2 lety

      @@standarduck5860 ye it is, what did they even say?

  • @azatecas
    @azatecas Před 5 lety +1

    love your energy, you are always UP there! thanks for expanding my filmmaking knowledge in an entertaining manner and firrrr freeeee

  • @BlackTieKitchen
    @BlackTieKitchen Před 5 lety

    Fantastic video! I"ve never been glued to a video that was as technical and entertaining regarding microphones - it's something that I've looked for for years. Your work is much appreciated!

  • @czarlez
    @czarlez Před 5 lety +255

    0:55 - 2:31 The face you make when you try to stay awake in class

    • @frostywuff
      @frostywuff Před 5 lety +4

      Totally me 😂

    • @Ra-Hul-K
      @Ra-Hul-K Před 5 lety +4

      looks like he's looping 🤣
      hey your comment got selected 😀

    • @DaryleHamel
      @DaryleHamel Před 5 lety +2

      I'm dying 🤣

    • @tambao9
      @tambao9 Před 5 lety

      lol
      😂😂

    • @harrylokmantv7848
      @harrylokmantv7848 Před 4 lety

      i got yawning a lot hahahahahaha and subs are far-off

  • @ErikThureson
    @ErikThureson Před 5 lety +4

    Great value Jet! Appreciate the comprehensive audio breakdown. Good work Alex!

  • @danielluedtke6466
    @danielluedtke6466 Před 4 lety

    This is the run through on mics for entry to understanding mics and audio. Thorough and accessible information. Graci.

  • @nativitymusic
    @nativitymusic Před 4 lety

    Just stumbled upon this vid. As a DJ/Music Producer/Radio Host who works a lot with post production and sound [live/studio] experience, this is THE BEST explanation/review I've come across on YT. Round of applause most def.

  • @Migitron
    @Migitron Před 5 lety +4

    Thanks for this video it really helped me out a bunch. I have been somewhat overwhelmed with all the different options out there trying to figure out which microphone to get to use for my setup.

  • @larryFWD
    @larryFWD Před 4 lety +3

    one of the most crucial aspects of filming, yet one that scares and rattles me the most - sound and audio!

  • @ChainringTours
    @ChainringTours Před 4 lety

    Potato, this is the BEST overview of audio I've ever seen. The best 20 minutes one can spend to get all the audio information one needs quickly.

  • @bnkrazie
    @bnkrazie Před 5 lety

    Went though several audio classes while in film school and this was a great refresher. Audio goes in one ear out the other for me, I'm an visual person.

  • @JoeyTecuani
    @JoeyTecuani Před 5 lety +76

    Bro you should have at least 3 Million subscribers!

    • @OUCGN
      @OUCGN Před 5 lety +2

      I am sure he will have very soon! I learned a lot from him.

    • @musicmixingguru
      @musicmixingguru Před 5 lety +3

      @@OUCGN im mad that he still in the 200k since i been following him...some of these others sky rocket soon as they get a couple big videos..i think folks not giving him the credit he deserves .

  • @TylerCheeseman
    @TylerCheeseman Před 5 lety +20

    20:56 - Hey that's me!

  • @holysheetproductions
    @holysheetproductions Před 5 lety

    I love your videos that are more technical on the filmmaking side as opposed to the “vlogging” information. It’s apparent that you know a lot about cinema. Keep them coming!

  • @markkut
    @markkut Před 5 lety

    Love the in-depth view on sound and mics. Probably the best and most helpful one I've seen yet!

  • @VulgarMenace96
    @VulgarMenace96 Před 5 lety +6

    This video didn't even feel like 22 minutes, time flies when you're having fun!

  • @lachie_roe
    @lachie_roe Před 5 lety +8

    Hey man love your videos

  • @GKganesan
    @GKganesan Před 3 lety +1

    Loved it! Learnt a lot. There is joy and energy and laughter in all that ‘teaching': enjoyed it immensely! Especially that light spirited moods that your technical videos bring.

  • @KuruGDI
    @KuruGDI Před 4 lety

    I really love those reviews where you give a good overview over a very complex topic like this one

  • @aryakmohanty2450
    @aryakmohanty2450 Před 5 lety +8

    I love ur videos man..........big fan of ur tutorial... 😍😍😍😘please do vlogs also..... please 🙏🙏🙏

  • @meannintellectual6224
    @meannintellectual6224 Před 5 lety +157

    Omg this sure was a nightmare to edit with all audio documents

    • @asvargar8788
      @asvargar8788 Před 4 lety +5

      me ann intellectual It’s actually really easy, you can auto sync the audio files with the in cam Footage

    • @samhaokip9126
      @samhaokip9126 Před 3 lety +1

      @@asvargar8788 how?

    • @colenichols
      @colenichols Před 2 lety

      @@samhaokip9126 Clap or use a slate and then line up all the audio spikes with the clap.

    • @philipz794
      @philipz794 Před 2 lety

      @@asvargar8788 or... just timecode sync your cameras to your audio gear

  • @jamesm9560
    @jamesm9560 Před 4 lety

    Best description and demonstration of the types of mics!

  • @howardshelton9657
    @howardshelton9657 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for breaking these down, I have been researching the different mics and was not sure which one to get. Great video

  • @metalsponge
    @metalsponge Před 5 lety +3

    From Potato Jet to Potato Jetto.. 0:34.. Nice! Hehe

  • @TheFomads
    @TheFomads Před 5 lety +345

    I don`t even need microphones, why am i watching this

  • @Aaron8ishop
    @Aaron8ishop Před 5 lety +1

    The Q&A at the end really helped. Thank you!

  • @odomfiguration
    @odomfiguration Před 5 lety

    I've watched dozens of mic videos, this is the most helpful and useful one I've seen by far. thanks guys!

  • @michaelfrymus
    @michaelfrymus Před 5 lety +18

    1:55 Potato Jet was so unimpressed
    2:10 Potato Jet is falling asleep
    2:47 Confirmed
    Dont we all hate audio? But damn is it so important!

    • @ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785
      @ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785 Před 5 lety +5

      Guess what: people who get into home recording can't get enough of it. What a new shiny lens is for camera guys, is an awesome sounding (and looking) mic for audio guys

    • @michaelfrymus
      @michaelfrymus Před 5 lety +1

      @@ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785 but I love listening to videos thorough the built in camera microphones 😂😂
      You can hear the wind and the environment around them so well!... You can hear everything but the person talking 😂😂
      I'm investing into new audio gear myself if I ever do solo operation. But hiring an audio guy is SO worth it!

  • @shortycrust
    @shortycrust Před 4 lety +5

    I like how when one of the guys is talking, the other one is awkwardly staring at the camera

  • @dywili
    @dywili Před 3 lety

    Thank you guys

  • @Jays_Journal
    @Jays_Journal Před 3 měsíci

    I am completely new to audio and all things microphone related - this video taught me exactly what I needed/wanted to know. Great content and loved hearing the different mics on camera, thanks for sharing! ⚡

  • @RageStudios
    @RageStudios Před 5 lety +22

    "how to edit audio for dummies" would be a great video

  • @wakeuptoryan
    @wakeuptoryan Před 5 lety +35

    Man, 08:09 could have TOTALLY used a little cat meow action. :P

  • @kieranjparry
    @kieranjparry Před 5 lety +1

    This is one of the BEST and most USEFUL videos on sound I've seen! Cheers Gene and Alex 👌 (looking forward to the Post Production/Sound Mixing video)

  • @siyuq5620
    @siyuq5620 Před 3 lety

    I'm currently working on a project, and this video is a big help. Thank you!

  • @scottyofeden
    @scottyofeden Před 4 lety +3

    This guy has a badass beard.

  • @RudyAyoub
    @RudyAyoub Před 5 lety +14

    Niw i can recoRd toilet flUsh thx

    • @aadityagoswami
      @aadityagoswami Před 3 lety

      You are the commenter on this channel that everybody else is on yours

    • @13_cmi
      @13_cmi Před 3 lety

      Oh hey

  • @jasondam5016
    @jasondam5016 Před 5 lety +1

    Loved this video! Very informative and easily digestible. I would definitely like to see more technical stuff like this as well.

  • @andrea1victoria
    @andrea1victoria Před 4 lety

    Thank you for doing an explanatory video on sound!! ❤️❤️

  • @melvinbidstrup7187
    @melvinbidstrup7187 Před 4 lety +10

    “What do you think about this rain we’re getting”
    “I don’t like you very much”
    “(Laughs nervously) haah ha hah😬”

  • @THEMATT222
    @THEMATT222 Před 5 lety +3

    Turn the volume UP with the quality

  • @GeminiKLY
    @GeminiKLY Před 6 měsíci

    Easily one of the best videos on this subject. Very insightful

  • @UniqueColoring
    @UniqueColoring Před 4 lety +2

    10:07 - 10:20, EXACTLY what I needed to learn. That lip-smacking sound has always been my problem. Will definitely try this trick, or method. Much appreciate!

  • @ShaktijitR
    @ShaktijitR Před 5 lety +21

    2:24 potato: this is my channel and this dude just won't stop talking, why am I even here..🤣

  • @barzinlotfabadi
    @barzinlotfabadi Před 5 lety +5

    >Which one's the biggest one? I'll take this one.
    Ahh, the bar dating scene.

  • @TheBigDeckClub
    @TheBigDeckClub Před 3 lety

    two years later and I just now turn on the CC to this video and it's absolute gold

  • @polgzz
    @polgzz Před 4 lety

    Great stuff, fun to watch. This chanel is awesome, Potato Jet!!

  • @juliananguiano7406
    @juliananguiano7406 Před 5 lety +65

    You look like that kid from the movie UP

    • @JohnsGuineaPigs
      @JohnsGuineaPigs Před 5 lety

      Fax

    • @lachie_roe
      @lachie_roe Před 5 lety +13

      Julián Anguiano its time to stop

    • @noah_the_nerd
      @noah_the_nerd Před 5 lety

      Guys, can't you tell he still doesn't want to talk about it? Every since Carl went Russell just hasn't been the same.

    • @Monuments_to_Good_Intentions
      @Monuments_to_Good_Intentions Před 5 lety +1

      Julián Anguiano such a original comment

    • @WiZardDrift
      @WiZardDrift Před 5 lety

      Julián Anguiano yo someone needs to green screen him into up the movie next time he is behind green screen😂😂😂😂😂

  • @KSoul
    @KSoul Před 5 lety +5

    Forget the microphones, I just want to find someone to caress my beard the way potatoe jet caressed Alex's!

  • @amirnoorani5017
    @amirnoorani5017 Před 5 lety

    I really like these collaboration videos potato. keep going!

  • @stevenbennett4131
    @stevenbennett4131 Před 4 lety

    That info was soooo incredibly useful! Thanks Alex and Potato!

  • @EricWhite
    @EricWhite Před 5 lety +3

    Does plugging a boom mic into a sound recorder make the sound better in post?

    • @ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785
      @ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785 Před 5 lety

      Depending on the preamp, most likely. I guess most handheld recorders have higher quality preamps built into them than the cameras. There are obviously differences between certain brands and price ranges.
      What I believe to be the case (but i have no prove for this) is that mics with the XLR-connector (the 3-pin plug) have the potential to be better in sound quality, as the mics used in pro sound studios pretty much exclusively connect via XLR.
      You can actually often get an XLR-preamp, that plugs into your camera.

    • @ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785
      @ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785 Před 5 lety

      @@LuLeBe I know about balanced signals, thanks. Yes, it could be technically possible. I'm not saying the quality is dependant on the connector. But as far as I'm informed, the really high quality stuff for Studio use (like Neumann U47, Akg mics, Audio Technica, Lewitt etc.) mostly use the tank-like XLR connector, whilst mini-trs is commonly used for smaller mics like lav-mics, headsets, any scenario, where XLR is too big. Not that I'm saying, thoses are crap, but I wouldn't use a lav mic to record drums or accoustic guitar or singing vocals for that matter, that's were I would grab an XLR-mic, not because of the plug, but because of the mic. For video though, depending on whether I'm indoors or outdoors, I might consider one over the other

  • @RahulRoy-id5yf
    @RahulRoy-id5yf Před 5 lety +4

    Never have i thought microphones were so complicated, i just thought they had to pick up sound, thats it.....then, what type of microphones are in our smartphones?

    • @DNomer
      @DNomer Před 4 lety +1

      Very cheap ones.

  • @APercussionLife
    @APercussionLife Před 5 lety

    One of the best vids I've seen in regards to the explanation of Mics! Love it!

  • @cjcoyle3693
    @cjcoyle3693 Před 5 lety

    i'm currently a junior in college, a media production major, have taken two Audio courses (1 & 2), and learned more from this video than a years worth of Audio specific courses

  • @RyanRaake
    @RyanRaake Před 5 lety +8

    Potato Jet now makes anime...😂

    • @ryanraake5091
      @ryanraake5091 Před 5 lety

      Lol

    • @user-le8jz7ky9g
      @user-le8jz7ky9g Před 5 lety

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  • @RyanRaake
    @RyanRaake Před 5 lety +17

    He doesn't look like the kid from up... he looks like a kid jackie chan 😂

    • @ryanraake5091
      @ryanraake5091 Před 5 lety

      😂

    • @iKingRPG
      @iKingRPG Před 5 lety +1

      But is he eatin' sushi from jappaaann?! Cuz he's Jackie chann!

  • @lovetolearn2749
    @lovetolearn2749 Před 4 lety +1

    Fun to watch! Very informative!! Thank you!

  • @MrTerryRay1
    @MrTerryRay1 Před 5 lety

    This was awesome! You're finding great content that a lot of other videographers aren't talking about. Thanks.

  • @ttoniross
    @ttoniross Před 5 lety +3

    There's too much jargons I feel so dumb 🤣😂

  • @impatrickt
    @impatrickt Před 5 lety +79

    His mic was bigger than yours. 😏

  • @georgeguillephotography5361

    Thank you so much for this video! Don't worry about long videos like this, so much great information. Keep it going!

  • @AwesomeShotStudios
    @AwesomeShotStudios Před 4 lety

    Nice overview guys. One thing I didn't hear mentioned was how shotgun mics aren't often the best option for rooms that are very "live" with echo. A cardioid might be the better option. I know it's a full topic by itself, but talking about room treatment can be as helpful as choosing the right microphone. Having a few sound blankets on hand is often a lifesaver in echoey rooms.

  • @HelloWorld-cn5tb
    @HelloWorld-cn5tb Před 5 lety +7

    8:19 My whole life was a lie...

  • @Albanez39
    @Albanez39 Před 5 lety +3

    "Just get some more money, like go out to the store and get some more money."
    Like doing a robbery?

  • @JayKerr
    @JayKerr Před 4 lety

    This is the best video I've seen to date on microphones. Thanks for making this!

  • @DionSiswadi
    @DionSiswadi Před 5 lety

    This channel is worthy of millions subscribers. Well balanced between information and entertainment. Best of luck Gene.

  • @ConnorNolanTech
    @ConnorNolanTech Před 5 lety +69

    Able to take a lot of abuse, rejects the world around it. Wow, apparently I'm a dynamic mic.

  • @RexinOridle
    @RexinOridle Před 5 lety +3

    Wait, Potato is Kawaii Potato? Japanese? Senpai notice me!!!!

  • @shuffle6843
    @shuffle6843 Před 5 lety

    I love these sets of videos about different aspects of video production. I wouldn't mind seeing something about beginner tripods and heads (ball and pan/tilt).

  • @jkenlive
    @jkenlive Před 5 lety

    Wow! So much excellent info condensed into this relatively short video. Great primer.

  • @noah_the_nerd
    @noah_the_nerd Před 5 lety +47

    Talks about microphones while speaking a meter away from an SM7b without a signal booster...
    Love the content anyways

    • @98JamesNixon
      @98JamesNixon Před 5 lety +2

      Rookie mistake there!

    • @JenniferChuCovers
      @JenniferChuCovers Před 5 lety +2

      Yet he is doing what we can only dream of with his channel! Love this guy :)

    • @tomwaite5127
      @tomwaite5127 Před 5 lety +5

      It's very likely you just can't see it in the shot. Or they just have a decent preamp that has enough clean gain on tap!

  • @AutoPilotgogogo
    @AutoPilotgogogo Před 4 lety +4

    10:14 That's what drives me nuts about some of the NPR hosts--the lip-smacking mouth noises! Aim your mics lower, NPR!

  • @EdmundHeng5
    @EdmundHeng5 Před 5 lety

    Oh man, thanks for the feature in the end! I really appreciate it! Also a video about audio quality is exaclty what I needed too...so 2 for the price of one!

  • @Pierretlambert
    @Pierretlambert Před 5 lety

    that was HIGHLY needed! Thank you!!

  • @COSCOSBEATS
    @COSCOSBEATS Před 5 lety +4

    Tomato Helicopter

  • @Moriarty2007
    @Moriarty2007 Před 5 lety +8

    9:56 - My exwife have a 19kHz voice...

  • @Jamminn555
    @Jamminn555 Před 4 lety

    Alex is THE audio OG. Super knowledgable and cool guy. Great video and info, Potato Jet. And great intro stunt! Thanks so much for posting.

  • @anuarjose7145
    @anuarjose7145 Před 4 lety

    Great stuff!! Thanks @Potato Jet!!

  • @brodyleephotography2177
    @brodyleephotography2177 Před 5 lety +1

    Haven't been to school in three years and this was a nice little refresher on audio

  • @apassionfortangling3671
    @apassionfortangling3671 Před 5 lety +2

    And just when you thought you knew about mic's .... I can appreciate how much time you put onto editing this video!

  • @HauntCollective365
    @HauntCollective365 Před 5 lety

    Amazing job! Couldn’t stop watching/learning

  • @ClutchFirst
    @ClutchFirst Před 5 lety

    At this point in the game, Gene you've got one of best/informative channel on YT. Thank you for all that you do.

  • @Glen.Danielsen
    @Glen.Danielsen Před 4 lety

    You two brothers are a great team! Partnership narration is not a common, and you guys do it well. And very informative! Cheers,

  • @JosephFutsum
    @JosephFutsum Před 3 lety

    this video was very insightful for me. Thanks potatojet!

  • @ShortLongBones
    @ShortLongBones Před 5 lety

    Honestly, I don't know where all your subscribers are. Awesome videos through and through. You got an expert in here to explain the things you weren't sure about yourself. Great stuff

  • @DenonGregory
    @DenonGregory Před 5 lety

    I don't know if you'll see this but seriously man you're my favorite CZcams. You bring so much happy energy and enthusiasm, and good info and good jokes. You naturally have a glowing personality man. It really makes your videos amazing. I was showing my lady your videos and she got wrapped into your channel and said "I was watching your guy today, I can see why you like his channel he so funny and full of energy and isn't dead or boring like other channels. He is professional but still funny and I really love the way his videos are out together"
    You da man jet!

  • @ssive90
    @ssive90 Před 5 lety

    Such a great video! Subscribed to alex channel. Look forward to learning more. I love the dry sense of humor!

  • @okay1904
    @okay1904 Před 4 lety +1

    Phenomenal - I wish I could communicate like this. The most amazing explanation I have ever heard. This is now pretty much like a reference education video. The content and pace. Amazing. Well done..

  • @Gregg0Palmer
    @Gregg0Palmer Před 5 lety

    MKH 416 is actually a super-cardioid/lobar pattern. Super-cardioid in the lower frequencies, lobar in the high. People seem to equate pressure gradient microphone (interference tube) design to the shotgun polar pattern (pure lobar). The shorter tubes usually have some characteristic of super/hyper cardioid pattern in the lower frequencies. To really understand the sensitivity of a microphone you need to examine the polar pattern relative to frequency.

  • @hitplaybeats7221
    @hitplaybeats7221 Před 5 lety +1

    Love the magic of editing, allows you to know what a mic sounds like while your recording to the camera before you actually listen back to it...

  • @collectingsinceda90s78

    I'm looking into getting a microphone, always a pleasure learning a little more before you buy! Great video

  • @jburch5752
    @jburch5752 Před 4 lety

    Best overview. Outstanding.

  • @Alpha8713
    @Alpha8713 Před 5 lety

    Nice overview. Sound is often overlooked, but makes such a huge difference in production value.

  • @ONEGOODDREAM
    @ONEGOODDREAM Před 3 lety

    thank you guys so much for sharing this! it's very very useful!