Best Microphone for YouTube Videos? (Shotgun vs Lav Mics)

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Nolan breaks down when to use a shotgun microphone vs a lavalier microphone. ***** Check out the Rode Video Micro Shotgun Microphone HERE ➡️ amzn.to/3f2iGwt ***** Check out the Deity V. Lavalier Microphone HERE ➡️ amzn.to/3iSV3aD
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📒 Show Notes 📒
1️⃣ Rode Video Micro Shotgun Microphone
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2️⃣ Deity V. Lavalier Microphone
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3️⃣ (Video) How to Boom Your Microphone
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 Shotgun Microphone vs Lavalier Microphone
1:04 4 Reasons You Should Use a Shotgun Mic
3:08 4 Reasons You Should Use a Lavalier Mic
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@ThinkMediaTV 2 жыл бұрын

Question of the Day! 💡 What microphone are you using for KZfaq? Were you able to tell which mic was which? Let us know! ***** Check out the Rode Video Micro Shotgun Microphone HERE ➡️ amzn.to/3f2iGwt ****** Check out the Deity V. Lavalier Microphone HERE ➡️ amzn.to/3iSV3aD

@VirtualTeachingPro 2 жыл бұрын

I use a Lav mic and love it. Great sound and easy to use since it's wireless.

@tectmaster7832 2 жыл бұрын

Mic B is shotgun mic and mic A is lav mic

@theedonn 2 жыл бұрын

I use the Lavalier Microphone

@thesandravshow 2 жыл бұрын

I’m still so confused on what to use with my iPhone!

@RightOnJonCrane 2 жыл бұрын

I use both at the same time! The Rode Micro and a Sure lav mic. I use the DJI wireless set up to run them both at the same time.

@alexanderlyon 2 жыл бұрын

Mic B sounds better to my ears. It sounds crisper (in a good way). I haven't heard the reveal yet.

@DanielEmenike 2 жыл бұрын

I kinda felt sad that mic b was the Rode Mic. I thought it was the lab mic all along 😩

@daniellefernandes8423 2 жыл бұрын

@@DanielEmenike me too, me too

@BrownBaitCo 2 жыл бұрын

Same here B stands for better

@MarcinRutkowski 2 жыл бұрын

that's because it was clipped to high, he should put this mic at chest level.

@federicoverdicchio 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't heard the results yet but to me mic B is the shotgun and I agree it sounds better. Mic A is the lav imo because I hear a low frequency resonance typical of those mics. I might be wrong though.

@JustLarry315 2 жыл бұрын

Buy both. Shotgun for on the run vlogging, lav for sit down and interviews.

@robertomguimaraes Жыл бұрын

Lav for sit? What? Lav for free movement bro! Using a smartphone or any to record and sybc after. The most versatile and budget solution ever.

@epi2045 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Instead of spending $400 on one single wireless lav or shotgun mic, spend $400 for both a wireless lav and shotgun mic.

@jquarters1896 Жыл бұрын

I will buy both thank you.

@eminiola7131 Жыл бұрын

Please give me money for mics

@version12001 9 ай бұрын

Good point.

@asinglewomanontheloose5590 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! I was agonizing over mics today and as usual, your video solved the problem. Great content as usual. Thank you!

@HugoBravoMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Love how the videos are so informative and straight to the point! Think Media is only getting better and better 🔥 🙌🏻

@ShelbyLovesShakespeare 2 жыл бұрын

This is ⭐️EXACTLY⭐️ what I needed. Thanks so much Nolan & Think Media!

@storyit5182 2 жыл бұрын

Mic A was Lav and mic B was shotgun. I preferred the sound of shotgun mic over the Lav mic, it sounded more natural. The review is very clear for how to use each type in different situation Nice job!. I guess I should have both lol

@AdanYDR Жыл бұрын

Finally the video i was looking for! Thanks! You are amazing!

@lucasgold5286 2 жыл бұрын

To be honest, if you push your Highs on the Lav mic, you got the best sound with crisp, the other one has less body and warmt. You could dim the lows a bit on the lav as well a bit to push it to the next level. Also you can degrease your release of the waveform so you'll delete the room reverb.

@zentech6017 11 ай бұрын

is this another language

@waynesleapyear 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Nolan! One point I think creators overlook is there is a lot of discussion on what kind of mic sounds better, but I think there's not enough importance placed on sounding consistent. Regardless of what mic you ultimately use, having a consistent sound throughout your entire video helps the viewer experience. (Unless of course you are doing an A/B test lol)

@ThinkMediaTV 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome feedback! Thanks.

@mary_samuelson Жыл бұрын

Wow, this was an extremely helpful video. Thank you

@StratRider 2 жыл бұрын

I heard minor echos with Mic A and Mic B sounded better to me. The entire time I had convinced myself that Mic B was the Lav Mic. My preference would still be the Lav mic though because they can be wireless, ability to turn away from the camera and move around more. Also, sometimes I feel that those who are showing their big badass Mic's are just trying to look . . . well, like "hey, I'm a celebrity, look at my mic" LOL

@mrhobs Жыл бұрын

Same, Mic B definitely sounded better, which made me think it was the lav. (Less room echo/ambiance/whatever.) That's almost hard to believe... although some lav mics aren't the highest quality, so I guess that may be the case here.

@lancelot222 8 ай бұрын

Same here, I though Mic B sounded better so was expecting that to be the lav mic. Pretty impressed that it was the Rhode, nice :D

@johnhanna63 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I guessed right A Lav and B shotgun. But it took some concentrating with headphones to detect the difference. Imho, when in the studio either is fine. When out and about the Lav will give consistent sound whatever you're doing.

@dengatnodolan3611 2 жыл бұрын

I think i need both. Thank you for this video.

@StopwiththeScotts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! This was very helpful!

@ThinkMediaTV 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@CurtisandElena 2 жыл бұрын

First always great content 👌 Thanks for everything

@stethoscope-stocks1 5 ай бұрын

Great review, thank you!❤

@Glowinupp Жыл бұрын

Great strategy to maintain retention the one you used with the changing mics! Congrats

@kevintalbotrc 2 жыл бұрын

is there a way to turn the gain down when filming in the stock video recorder?

@OMTEKNO 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual

@alabamatechwriter6959 2 жыл бұрын

Great, succinct explanation!

@NenerenaeLove Жыл бұрын

What would I do without Think Media??? I’ve learned SO MUCH from this channel 🙏🏾 THANK YOU

@zone07 2 жыл бұрын

I switched from the Lav because it produced more "highs" so, I think mic A is the Lav. The B mic has more "bass".

@ardenrivero5177 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this Nolan 😁

@ThinkMediaTV 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@YourDriverMike 2 жыл бұрын

Can't go wrong with RØDE!

@GrantMenner 2 жыл бұрын

Love Rode too

@VirtualTeachingPro 2 жыл бұрын

totally agree with you here

@HowieD1975 2 жыл бұрын

I currently have the RØDE VideoMic attached on a boom directly over the speaker and I am picking up a lot of white noise. When the person is not speaking in the video you can really hear it. I would love to know how I can get rid of this.

@thethriftyfawn 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Excellent Excellent video Nolan! Wonderful presentation and great information! 😊❤👍

@ThinkMediaTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Keep crushing it!!

@shanescott3168 2 жыл бұрын

I own a couple of Rode Video Micros and use them frequently. The sound is good and price is right. I need a good lavalier for other purposes. It's nice to have options depending on the circumstances.

@archivegarage7638 2 жыл бұрын

Great video comparison, thank you

@ThinkMediaTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@IsomPhilips 2 жыл бұрын

I love the sound of shotgun mics and I use either my Rode NTG-2 or my VIdeomic NTG but for convenience and simplicity lately I find myself using the Rode Wireless GO II with the lavalier GO. Setup is easy and the sound quality is great.

@BrandonMinguez 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought the Rode Video Micro two weeks ago. Can't wait to get a nice audio upgrade!

@CaseyBurnsInvesting 2 жыл бұрын

Dropping gems daily on us creators, new and old.

@NoQualmsTheArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. If you could please answer my question. I see in many of your videos that you have one of the small passive Rode mics plugged directly into you Canon M50. How do you get good sound without an external mic pre, as the M50 has horrible preamps? Is there a particular setting that you use? Thanks 🙏🏽☺️

@JoeSmith9021090210 2 жыл бұрын

Microphone B, after about 40 seconds it's obvious. A picks up more room noise/reverb, but placement can heavily impact. Note how the lavalier is somewhat underneath the clip and t-shirt fold? MIGHT sound a bit better if it was pointing straight up?

@JimmyMakingitwork 2 жыл бұрын

It’s always a compromise. A studio with a boom mic wins, but the others each have their moment. I can’t do automotive related videos with my Camera mounted mic if i’m walking around and the camera is stationary, but I prefer it usually over my lav when I can use it.

@AataKuthe 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful.. I was working on get more clear voice.. hope this will help me ..

@davidtguitar Жыл бұрын

Man, your point regarding lav mic and rubbing against your shirt are mine Main reason to now look for a shotgun mic.

@boomerrangerron 2 жыл бұрын

Good review! I actually liked them both, but my hearing is challenged! I have a Sinnheiser on my Canon VIXIA, but I'm thinking about putting the mini RODE on my SONY NEX.

@TalksWithTJ 2 жыл бұрын

Prefer mic B and recently purchased a Rode shotgun mic, however the podcast mic I have that I place just out of frame sounded better.

@sweet_eden Жыл бұрын

What mic stand are u using for the shotgun mic? Thank u so much. Love the video.

@FabioMolle 2 жыл бұрын

Guys, great video, as usual, 👌 I normally podcast and use an ATR 2100 But recently I started to record video tutorials and I don't want a mic in shot. I bought a rode video much pro. I see in your videos you have it vertically in front/top of you, I have mine straight on over the camera. Is there a difference? If so why on top?

@P_Mann 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t say either sounded better without knowing more about the sound setup (or at least whether it was the same for both or tuned for each mic). Just listening on my phone, both are clear and usable, with A having a bit more reverb and B having too much top end. Folks listening with good headphones may have a completely different experience.

@saizan5875 2 жыл бұрын

I have been using lava mic for a year now and just got the rode mic. I think mic A is the lava mic since I'm used to hear my voice at the same sound as mic A.

@AdnanFH 2 жыл бұрын

Good work 👍

@MelvinAlc 2 жыл бұрын

Depend on the situation of the recording both microphones are need it even though microphone B sounds much cleaner

@tamernader 2 жыл бұрын

Good Video!

@OMTEKNO 2 жыл бұрын

Mic B (Rode VM) sounds crisp and clear on my smartphone. How far is the distance between the mic and you?

@violistanton 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I watched until the end. Really nice song:) I like the sound of shotgun because the lav has too much of low end (boomy?) .Im not techy, so correct me if these are wrong words!

@GodfreyGuitar 2 жыл бұрын

I liked Mic B better. Mic A sounded a little boomy by comparison. I like using a shotgun mic. I mostly record guitar lesson videos, and sometimes I look down at the guitar and talk while I play, which means that sometimes I'm talking directly into the mic if I'm wearing a lav. Plus, I would get a lot of noise if I adjusted the guitar strap or moved around while I was playing. I started using the Rode VideoMic Pro a few months ago, and it works really well for what I need. I have the mic pointed *mostly* down at my face from above. It's slightly off center so that it can also pick up the sound from my amp, which is pointed right up at the Rode. After fiddling with my amp's volume, I found a good balance between the guitar and my speaking voice, so I don't have to record and edit separate audio signals. Simple is good.

@GeekBilla 11 ай бұрын

This video really made choice easier.

@hjackson.92 2 жыл бұрын

What's your take on wireless lav mics? Are they a good middle ground between shotgun and regular lav mics?

@missrious5161 2 жыл бұрын

how about for food vlogs? what do you recommend?

@Janggut40 10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@Le_Sourpuss 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I actually liked the A mic better and thought that one was the shotgun mic. I'm surprised by the Deity's mic sound.

@drawingbox1987 2 жыл бұрын

Here we go new subscriber

@Alcashie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for untiring sharing very informative video.🙏🤗

@rycrafty 2 жыл бұрын

I like a lav mic because I'm not always sitting down. Although I use it for sit-down shots too, as my camera doesn't have an audio input hahaha.

@baiamankurmanbaev8631 Жыл бұрын

can we use both of them for macbook air m1? or better to attach it to camera?

@biplobkarmokar6475 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@ArcanePath360 Жыл бұрын

Mic B obviously better. Thanks for the demo. Mic A just sounded muffled in comparison, which I didn't expect since it's omni-directional.

@Damoforce 2 жыл бұрын

The main things about good audio is the area you're doing it in and post editing. Both which I'm terrible at lol

@SasteyVloggers 2 жыл бұрын

I was just looking for Best Microphone for KZfaq Videos and I got the notification of this wallah

@IDOLCAM1 2 жыл бұрын

We have the IDOLCAM VlogStar V2 shotgun microphone, can we send you one for the next mic review you are doing?

@LATOHOUSTON 2 жыл бұрын

Ok so they’re both great! Well great!

2 жыл бұрын

Conclusion: we need both. ⭐️

@storyit5182 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@herhopemin 10 ай бұрын

I use a similar lapel mic that ThinkMedia also suggests in another video that plugs into my iPhone. But, when I try to edit the video the audio gets out of sync and I can’t figure out how to fix it. Do you have a video on how to sync the audio in CapCut or InShot when doing editing? Help!

@plugger410 8 ай бұрын

I’m assuming you can use both at the same time? Sounds like you can plug the shotgun into the camera and then use the lav mic with your phone? Just wondering for situations like doing an interview, we could potentially put the lav on the person you’re interviewing.

@ConorORegan 2 жыл бұрын

I use a rode video micro for my content because it sits of my camera’s hot shoe and it’s the most convenient for me

@OceansAnthology 2 жыл бұрын

Mic B is cool i loved it

@theseniorthrifter9994 2 жыл бұрын

What adapter do I use to be able to plug my Lavalier mic into my iphone promax 11? Thank you!

@ivani6311 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a way to reduce scratching noise when using a lav mic ? I need a lav mic because I am moving a lot but it creates scratching noises. Thx !

@jhenukumar 2 жыл бұрын

What’s your post sound processing

@IKanFlyDrones 2 жыл бұрын

So I noticed some ppl use the wind filters on the lav mic and some ppl don’t. If your at home, do you need the black wind screens on the lav mic or not?

@Sadat5735 2 жыл бұрын

sir how you make this blue background lighting.. please make a video of this

@Catatlon 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer the sound of microphone B. Anyway, both are necessary!

@ChrisThedudenurse 2 жыл бұрын

I use a shotgun unless I’m moving around. I get too many pop sounds in the video with a lav mic. I have started using the dead cat at all times with my lav mic and it has helped some but the shotgun sound is so much better and easier.

@jesstindevoe7086 8 ай бұрын

Super dope how he like “pulled” his name and stuff onto the screen

@LoLo-vh2hn 2 жыл бұрын

Hey quick question do you think it is better to to use the shure mic and gator are when doing KZfaq videos like pc builds or product reviews?? Or do you think Lavalier Rhode mics or shotgun mics on out of Frame boom arms or shotgun microphones on a a73 Sony camera is better or a more professional look is better?? Or do you think you would need both of two different styles for different scenarios like product reviews videos vs podcast or gaming and streaming and maybe tutorial videos or even educational videos oh yeah and pc building videos I ask because I plan on building one this upcoming week and I need to fine this information out ASAP any suggestions please and thank you ???

@renatto1996 Жыл бұрын

I love B mic , but is there that mic for using it in Iphone directly?

@NathanSweet 7 ай бұрын

What are options for a USB shotgun mic?

@dennesblanco 2 жыл бұрын

I wanna do gym vlogs, which mic would be better? And which one would you recommend, I don’t really have a budget at least I don’t think lol

@Emelineeeeeee 9 ай бұрын

Is the shotgun mic in the video the rhode video micro 1 or the video micro 2?

@joonajks 2 жыл бұрын

B sounds good!

@syfriamedia 2 жыл бұрын

I love the NTG

@kandjlumber Жыл бұрын

You guys do alot of Microphone vids for talking head videos, even when you are outside its still kinda talking head. Do you have any suggestions for an audio setup to record within a group of people outside without lavaliers. maybe suggestions for a shotgun style mic that connects to an iphone while on a gimbal setup. Im sure you have created vids that have that in mind.

@iCkay 2 жыл бұрын

How to improve audio while in postproduction to make it crisp and clean? 🙁

@cede30 Жыл бұрын

A. Sounds fuller. I wouldn't use both of these microphones in the same video. They sound too different, so it's a bit distracting. Good comparison video.

@YouAndImpact 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, 👌

@ThePanshow10 Жыл бұрын

you can find cheap alternatives for both on Amazon (of course) so you can try both these level entry mics without spending that much.

@saintclaire728 2 жыл бұрын

Tbh they both sound really good but the lav mic....wins💯

@Boss0Leeny 2 жыл бұрын

I have BOTH! & that $100 -- 4K Camera 🤷🏿‍♂️😅💯

@mauryallums2898 2 жыл бұрын

Mic B! Also what computer are you using to record? If Mac Book, what OS version? Mojave?

@gigihanmandarin 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Mr Not-Sean, can you make a video on how is it like to work for a channel instead of building your own channel from zero?

@OlayinaAstur 2 жыл бұрын

Between those two I preffer A. I have two microphones: the Rode Video Micro Shotgun Microphone (yes I do) and Boya by M1. I prefer Boya. It's cheap and the sound quality is better than Rode Video Micro Shotgun Microphone. That's my opinion :)

@positivevibes2871 2 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna get these two soon also lol so I would have both Mics when I need them in diff tasks