Best instrument condenser microphones according to redditors

The Sennheiser Game One's are currently $129.95 on amazon right now. While they aren't a bad headset at all, that's a significant price difference. The Retro's and pads are about $47 before taxes. Throw in a cheap clip on mic like this one and now it's just under $60 before taxes. Not everyone has 100+ bucks to spend on a headset.

It might be easier to just download Audacity and get an affordable audio interface and mic. Here's what I record with and it sounds great for what I need.

Focusrite Scarlett Solo - $89

Tonor Condensor Mic - $30

XLR Cable - $6

Something like this should do ya. You don’t need anything too fancy for podcasting.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07P7YQ9ZN/ref=sspa_mw_detail_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRlA3OTk0TktCWERRJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTQ4MDk2MUxZMkszQzdWOENRQSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDE5MzkyT05YSVVVN1JIMkJHJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfZGV0YWlsJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0

I definitely agree with this guy, make a consistent intro and build a persona with the audience as the host of this series. The intro here was good, I think if you did something like that but added in some commentary explaining who you are and what you're going to do, that would be perfect.

As for a mic, a lavalier mic would be ideal, something like this, just $10. Given the noise made in a restaurant that you'd have trouble keeping the mic from picking up, you may want to try mixing the audio a bit to block out the outside noise. Your video editing software may already have a feature like that, I would google it and play around.

Overall, the idea is interesting. Make the production value just a bit higher with the improved audio and better explained intro and I think you have a very promising concept. Good luck. :)

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Edit : link!
InnoGear Heavy Duty Microphone Stand with Mic Microphone Windscreen and Dual Layered Mic Pop Filter Suspension Boom Scissor Arm Stands for Blue Yeti,Blue Spark and Other Mic https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CN2C93T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZQ51Cb2A8SEEG

The audio quality needs a lot of improvement. Get a Boya BYM1 mic and you will see a drastic change. The video quality also needs improvement but that will require a lot of investment so it's probably not a good idea this early. That mic costs only ₹850 and it will bring a significant impact on how the video turns out.

The content idea is good and as you guys build PCs for a living so you have all the new stuff to make great content out of it. The content map needs a fresh approach, as to what games to benchmark and stuff like that, check out Hardware Unboxed on YouTube to get a good direction as how to proceed.

P.S. Don't do the bloopers thing. Stick to the material and focus on the info you are providing. If you want a slightly light hearted theme, crack a joke or two about Nvidia or Intel. Keep it technical.

Check out Hardware Unboxed, Jayztwocents, HardwareCanucks, Bitwit for ideas.

Good luck

Oh you got yourself into a heap of mischief, didn't you? No way your camera's mics or s shotgun will do the job in this situation, especially if you have bad weather.

Here's how to save the day. Get the free Rode Rec app from the App Store and put it on any iPhone.

Next spend $15 US on one of these. Clip it on and plug it into the iPhone in the minister's or the groom's pocket. Start recording before the ceremony and let it run. It should be easy enough to sync up the phone audio after the fact. Hint: You can do this with more than one iPhone if you want better coverage.

Protect your camera with an umbrella if you can. Cover all of it but the lens with plastic wrap if you have to. Maybe your lens will survive.

After the ceremony figure out how to edit. You will have good audio on the important part and whatever good video you get with the camera. Other than the ceremony, your camera's built in mic will do pretty well.

Hope this helps!

unless you tilt the mic so the top of it is facing you while recording, that filter isn’t doing anything. the point is to talk through through the filter so it can literally filter out the “puh” sound that’s made when saying p’s. as of right now that thing is doing close to nothing

but maybe you do that already, i just assumed that the mic is set in the position that you use it.

edit : i forgot to say, usually the filter is positioned right in front of the mic inbetween the user and the mic. like the first picture in this Amazon listing

I have had great success with the AKG Precision 170, recording in my rehearsal space. I use them as overheads in a 4-mic setup (kick and snare mics).

If you give me a few minutes I'll put something up from a practice session.

Edit: Here's a sample from when we were tracking drums for some demos. Raw tracks, AKG 170s used in an X/Y overhead.

/u/jnassiri - unless you plan to put your shotgun on a boom and get it within 2 or 3 feet of the subject, I recommend you use lavs.

That said, the lavs you linked to are both exactly the same.

"VidPro" relabeled them to convince you that they are somehow designed for specific cameras. They are not.

In fact, these mics have inferior frequency response when compared to other mics in this price class, such as the [$29 JK MIC-J 004] (https://www.amazon.com/Lavalier-External-Microphone-Designed-Recording/dp/B012Z698ZE//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20).

The JK has a 20-20,000Hz frequency response. The VidPro's frequency response is 65-18,000Hz.

Since you're planning to do interviews, you would also need a [$49.95 microphone mixer] (https://www.amazon.com/Saramonic-SR-AX100-Channel-3-5mm-Adapter/dp/B00N2GJCB2//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) to combine the input from two lavs.

Alternatively, you might want to consider a [$39.95 Movo LV20 Dual Capsule Battery-Powered Lavalier] (https://www.amazon.com/Movo-LV20-Battery-Powered-Omnidirectional-Microphone/dp/B015GEH5KC//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20). The Movo's frequency response isn't as good as the JK's - but with 2 mics, you wouldn't need a mixer.

Hope this is helpful and best of luck!

We need more info. How is this different than anyone else asking about XLR mics in ___ price range?

Anyways, you'll need more than just a mic. The AT2020 is a popular choice in the under $100 range as well as the MXL 770, however you will need a stand ($15 for a cheap one) and an interface to get it into your computer. The standard is a Scarlett Solo ($100) however I've used a Xenyx 302USB ($50) just fine.

It'd be hard to get everything you need under $100. There's some "xlr" bundles on youtube like this that just use an XLR to 3.5mm converter, because it doesn't require phantom power (you need an interface for mics that require phantom power, which is almost all good condensers)

Depending on your surroundings, if you have to record in a less-than-ideal situation, you may want to consider using a microphone that you can get much closer to your mouth. That greatly improves the "signal-to-noise ratio" (SNR).

There are many combination headphones/boom mic that you can simply plug into a USB jack and others that use the more conventional (pink) mic input and (green) headphone output jacks.

But if you are in a nice quite location without early reflections and/or echo, then I agree with @Dark_Azazel that the AT 2020 is a nice microphone, either the XLR or the USB version. Of course if you want to use an XLR microphone, then you will also need an audio interface with an XLR mic input preamp, etc. You can also use an articulated boom arm to get a mic like the AT2020 closer to your mouth to reduce pickup of undesirable noise and ambient deficiencies.

There are even low-cost kits with the USB mic, articulated arm, blast screen, etc. all together at a very low price. For example: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P7YQ9ZN

Boya BYM1 Omnidirectional Lavalier Condenser Microphone with 20ft Audio Cable (Black) https://www.amazon.in/dp/B076B8G5D8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dZBQCbTHH65MT

not OP but I recently did the same thing.

I can't recommend this setup enough for the $$

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071NRP9N5/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

the MIC has VERY good quality for chat services, the mic arm is decent but could use a slightly better base... it gets the job done. the AMP helps enough to make a difference and use less mic boost. overall a great value for ~$40

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CN2C93T/

I got this one because I wanted a new pop filter, but there's a cheaper version without. Holds the Yeti up just fine, have been using it for about two weeks with no issues.

Edit: Most of this post assumes you have a "line in" available on your computer. Most desktops have this already, not sure if laptops do if that is what you game on. Also, the Mackie Mix8 would be better if you plan to use voice chat because you can use the aux send for voice chat.

What mic you need really depends on what you're doing. Some great streamers get by with just a headset mic. Some people have $600 microphones and don't sound wonderful.

If I had $200 and was just starting streaming, I would start small, and do a lot of research. Get to know the basics like the difference between dynamic mics and condenser mics. Understand what phantom power is. Learn the difference between unidirectional, omnidirectional, and cardioid microphones.

If you want to get into pro audio, which it sounds like you do, I would recommend you should opt for a small mixer, maybe something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Mackie-Mix-Mix5-5-Channel-Mixer/dp/B00ND1K8T6/ref=sr_1_4?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1485752991&sr=1-4&keywords=Mackie+Compact+Mixer

I would recommend a mixer rather than an interface (such as a Scarlett Solo) because a mixer ultimately gives you more options. The Scarlett Solo is a beautiful device, I have one, but it's good for one voice optionally paired with one instrument, each on mono channels. That small Mackie mixer, which is about half the price, lets you have one voice paired with two stereo channels. Right now I'm sporting a 14-channel mixer I picked up used for $125, and it has more options than I need. Interfaces are supposed to have amazing analog-to-digital converters, meaning the sound they capture is more accurate, but I feed the "main out" from the mixer into a "line in" on my PC and I notice no appreciable difference. I am not an audiophile, though. To do that you'd need a cable like this:

https://www.amazon.com/TNP-Premium-3-5mm-Audio-Cable/dp/B01CNMSRA2/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1485755363&sr=1-2&keywords=6.25mm%2Bmono%2Bto%2B3.5mm%2Bstereo&th=1

Pair the mixer/interface, whichever you go with, with an XLR microphone. I'd recommend starting small. This dynamic mic sounds decent for a realllly low price:

https://www.amazon.com/Shure-SM48-LC-Dynamic-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B0002D0HY4

It's what I currently use. It's kind of a dumbed down SM58. I started with a Sterling Audio ST55, because GiantWaffle uses that and I think his stream sounds great. It turns out my house is super noisy, so the ST55 which is a condenser mic picked up crazy amounts of noise. All the running computers in the room, the air conditioning, pets running around, people talking across the room, people stomping around upstairs, you get the idea. GiantWaffle didn't have that problem because he uses sound dampening materials in his studio, and keeps noisy stuff far away from his microphone. I tried out the SM48, and it works better for my environment, but if I had known better a couple years ago I probably would have bought this instead of the ST55:

https://www.amazon.com/AKG-PERCEPTION-Professional-Instrumental-Microphone/dp/B00167QUWI

A friend of mine has it, and it sounds amazing. It has similar sound qualities to other condenser mics, but it doesn't pick up nearly as much room noise.

I'm sure the AT2035 is great. It's a condenser mic, so it can pick up really quiet sounds, and it likely picks up a huge range of frequencies resulting in a super full-sounding voice. Just make sure if you go with this one that you streaming in a quiet room. Also, it needs phantom power, so make sure that the mixer/interface you're using can support it.

Be sure to buy an XLR cable. Some microphones don't come with one.

Pop filters are cool, but aren't strictly necessary, especially if you aren't singing.

Scissor arm mounts are nice if your desk can accommodate them. Remember you get what you pay for. A normal mic stand will work alright if you have enough room for it.

I should also mention the AT2020, Blue Yeti, and even the Blue Snowball sound great. If you simply want to plug, play, and forget with no options after that, they will suit your needs. Some headsets also have pretty good microphones on them, too. Like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-PC-350-Special-2015/dp/B015ZKJIYI/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

Good luck!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GQT8879/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_uSDjDb079S995

A good clip-on microphone that I've seen around is the Audio-Technica PRO-35

For desktop microphones, which I prefer since it won't pick me moving around in my seat or brushing clothing would be the Blue Yeti series of desktop condensers, they're of great quality for streaming.

Also if you find that you're picking up background noise and don't want anyone else to be picked up aside from you, you will need to setup a Microphone Noise-Gate or a silence threshold, depending on what software you use for broadcasting.

They could try something like the Movo PM10 which is ~ $18 USD - I've never actually used it, but most of the reviews I've seen are good, and it's got to be better quality and dynamic range than the onboard microphone or the pack-in earbud mic that comes with most phones.

Ultimately the best setup would obviously be with a dedicated mic & computer, but this could be a decent alternative so they don't have to buy a computer.

I started a podcast with two people and I have been using 1 mic. I’ll post the link below too. It works with USB or with and XLR cable. I have a small foldable table I set up and attach the mic to the table and between the two of us it picks up audio good enough to start a podcast. If you want to head m podcast for the quality of the mic LMK I’ll send you the link. We are and most major platforms! Amazon link to mic

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N0EPZU8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gfABxb514QDW9

Open back headphones have an open earcup behind the driver, meaning you will hear much more background noise while using them but generally sound more "natural".

For gaming, people usually prefer closed backs, in which case i'd reccomend the monoprice retros with pads that are actaully comfortable. If you're looking for something with a microphone you can pick up a little lav mic or go with the V-moda boompro. The boompro requires your headphone to have a detachable cable but its only one cable which is nice.

In my experience he most popular heaphones for the boompro are the Philliips shp9500 for open back and the ATH M40x for closed.

I own everything but the M40s but i hear they're great for gaming.

These Aokeo AK70 mic kits are super cheap and get surprisingly very good reviews for the price range. $30 for a decent (for the $) mic, scissor arm, pop filter, and shock mount.

There does remain a problem of where to plug them all in.... but this is a place to start.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LFW2BAI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XvsGDbXNCFBYH


It's somewhat cheap, not free, and would require other equipment (mixer/interface), but you aren't likely to find decent sounding mics cheaper, especially when you consider the arm and shock mount.

I have a pair of the 58x jubilee on the way, and I’m going to be using my blue yeti. I also have this mic arm and pop filter combo with this shock mount that I have been using for the past couple of months and has worked out really well.

I received this kit as a gift and, to my great surprise, it's been quite excellent. It used to be way cheaper (not kidding, it was literally under $40 last I checked). Perhaps people have discovered that it's a good deal and they upped the price? In any case, I've had it for 2 years now and have had no issues with it.

[This one[(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015GEH5KC) looks promising. You agree?

It's a little confusing because one photo shows a TRS plug, another photo shows a TRRS. I could get a TRRS->TRS adapter, I guess.

1. A separate microphone and separate headphone is going to provide better performance overall than a 'headset."
   
   
2. V7.1 is available through many different software sets, and you don't need to look at a headphone/headset that is 'natively' "3d/surround sound" capable -
   Dolby Atmos (paid); Windows Sonic (free,) - but a lot of the performance of Virtual 7.1 sound comes down to the sound-engine used in the game.
   
   
3. Noise canceling is a completely different issue that a gaming headphone/headset wants to do. Are you sure you want Noise Canceling, or would a closed back (noise-isolating) headphone/headset work?
   
   If you're looking for an all in-one (headset, closed-back) package, the CoolerMaster MH751 (or the 752 with it's V7.1 USB dongle) is the best option. < $90
   
   If you want to get away from the headset; and get interdependent pieces: (will cost a bit more than the CM headset, but has advantages in doing so.)
   
   (prices are with Amazon Prime, so yours may differ - but you can usually ebay them for about the same prices I can see.)
   
   

• Takstar Pro82 ($90 on Amazon, or under $70 on Aliexpress.) or Status Audio CB-1 ($70 on Amazon)
  
  
• Blue Snowball iCE ($35-40) https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Snowball-Condenser-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B014PYGTUQ
  
  
• Boom Arm for Mic /w pop filter(s) ($15-20) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CN2C93T
  
  
• Fiio E10K DAC-AMP ($75-85 on Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/FiiO-Portable-Headphone-ICP-AT1000-Headphones/dp/B076DVBNRP = basically free earbuds, and I have no idea if they are good or now..) otherwise $50-60 on Ebay.

Get a mic stand for it, like this. Having the mic lifted off the table eliminated that issue you are referring too. Plus it comes with a pop filter.

[The one I'm currently using.](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071NRP9N5/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_1nU1CbPCSTG34) Comes with an arm and a power supply for $47. Bad news is that it picks up a lot of stuff, but noise reduction and noise gates can filter a lot of it out. Can't post channel/video links here, but check the pinned post on my profile if you want an idea of what it sounds like.

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Edit: I have no idea why that didn't convert to a link.

https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Omnidirectional-Microphone-Smartphones-Cancelling/dp/B073QP48RV?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_10

You might also need the iPhone headphone adapter but that should fit in the total price range.

I bought this one and it came with wind screen and pop filter. Great deal and it holds up like it should. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CN2C93T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_v2yBDTVHSqm79

Someone else posted this here, but this helped a good bit. Getting the mic off of the desk along with the pop filters reduced the keyboard clicks a lot.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CN2C93T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_v2yBDTVHSqm79

Neewer NW-800. For the price of a snowball you can get the mic, a stand, and the phantom power to run it.

Another one.

As far as budget option go, I highly recommend this because it comes with the sleeve and pop filter. I’ve had mine for a few months now and used it on quite a few desks and had some really good results with little to no complaints considering how low the price is. If you wanna go all-out and spend more money on something that’s considered to be better then I suggest this RODE mount.

dude I gotchu, what shotgun mic do you use? Honestly Shotgun mics are good for Vlogs/dampened rooms

heres a lav that I use, it works great and I pair up the audio with my phone, honestly best investment ever
https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Omnidirectional-Microphone-Smartphones-Cancelling/dp/B073QP48RV/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=lav+mic&qid=1570675374&sr=8-6

this is also the shotgun mic I use, i freaking love this thing
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P7P6M2J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the one I use I’ve compared it with my friend who has the expensive blue microphone (around 3x the price) and they’re almost the same. I mean of course the more expensive one has better audio but mine comes with a stand, has a standard xlr cable (the blue has a unique cable) and a pop filter.

Tonor

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LEEWO7C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nSySAbE31933J

First off I think it's fantastic you want to support his interests. That's awesome!

I see that he already has a PS4 and gaming PC. As others have said you can stream directly from the PS4. If you are able to obtain the specifications - CPU (processor) model, amount of RAM, and graphics card type are the key factors - I (or many others) will be able to tell you if the computer is good to stream on or if it would need an upgrade.

I see a lot of people saying you should get a Blue Yeti. It is a great mic, no doubt, but the Blue Snowball Ice is a fantastic alternative to the Yeti if money is tight. Get some kind of stand for it though, having a good mic is nothing if it can't be positioned properly.

Something like this is very common


Personally I use one of these mounted to this


I would HIGHLY recommend starting off cheap. I always recommend this to anyone starting out, old or young, money tight or not. I have seen dozens of streamers get incredibly stoked to start, spend hundreds (or thousands) on streaming specific equipment, and then drop it entirely after a few months. Start off with the basics, don't splurge on anything high end.

If the streaming goes will, it will start to provide income! Since he's just 13 and doesn't pay for rent or food or anything he can take that income and invest it in better equipment, more games to play, etc. It could be a great way for him to learn to manage money!


All that said - streaming is something that a parent should keep a close eye on. Your child is broadcasting himself for anyone that happens to drop in. The range of people that will drop in will be incredibly wide. There will be incredibly wonderful and supportive people, there will be mean people, but there will also be people who are "weird" and may make you or your child uncomfortable without actually doing anything that most people would consider a bannable offense. For example, some people will come in and start trying to discuss their personal problems which can be hard to deal with delicately.

I would urge you to try to learn as much about Twitch and streaming as you can, and keep a close eye on chat when he does stream. Get an account on Twitch and have you son make you a "Mod" in his channel so that you are able to ban bad actors. If you have the free time, watch some other Twitch channels to get an idea of what it's like. That's probably something you can do with your son! :)

If you have any other specific questions feel free to ask, I'll help as best I can.

If you’re on a budget and want an all in one. This one is a pretty good place to start. Has everything you need.

Find it here

Yes, here's the link:
https://www.amazon.com/TONOR-Condenser-Microphone-Podcasting-Recording/dp/B06XB2R57T

Me and the Yeti have had our long hours and stressful history, months and months of adjusting trying to get it to work properly and I've learned more about this damnable mic than I have about basic math it feels like lmao. I had a constant humming problem but I ended up solving it by just getting it off my desk with an arm stand. A cheap one too! It's not the most stable, nor the most professional, but it works for me and my set up and is incredibly cheap. https://www.amazon.com/InnoGear-Microphone-Windscreen-Suspension-Snowball/dp/B07CN2C93T/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=mic+arm&qid=1574236902&sr=8-4

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Otherwise definitely use a pop filter. From my experience you don't really need anything fancy, just a nice cheap one will do. https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Microphone-Stabilizing-Recordings-Broadcasting/dp/B01N21H9WY/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=pop+filter&qid=1574237097&sr=8-4

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I don't use a shock mount. After fiddling with my Yeti for a while I don't seem to have a use for one right now so I don't really have any good recommendations for those. Hope any of this works out! Just skip around one of my VODS if you wanna hear an example of my set up but so far with the cheap stuff it's worked out well.

these two are on my shopping list lol
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KHMUQ2M/
https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-598-SR-Open-Back/dp/B06WRMZZ45/

Neewer NW-800 Condenser Microphone (Gold) + Suspension Boom Scissor Arm Stand+ Mounting Clamp+ Pop Filter+ 48V Phantom Power Supply https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01KWXABKS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-OKUDbBZ0P22H

This is pretty much the same

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KHMUQ2M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have the Blue Snowball as well; it's worked well for a group of 3, but never tried with 7. For the group of 3, I used the setting on the back (3) to better capture a wider range of sound.

I often use (and really like) this microphone for recording an interview with two people; I like it because I don't need any additional software and the editing is easier. I wonder if it would work if you attached to people at opposites ends, and it picked up the sounds of those around them?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015GEH5KC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Wish I could help more on this!

Here is the mobile version of your link

I'm not a professional, I just know when I swapped from my headset mic to this, those I was on conferences with said it was a Huge improvement. I don't see it as a waste if the mic craps out in a year because cables, boom and pop filter for $30 seems reasonable...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LFW2BAI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LEEWO7C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AM9QN2RFHQLKZ&psc=1 im going for a budget streamer setup im thinking about it

So I bought a Neewer NW-800 a while ago on Amazon. The problem I have is that it is extremely quiet unless I increase the volume in Windows.
Here's the Amazon Link. I did some reading on this sub and I think I need a preamp, so I would like some recommendations on which is a good one to get and everything I would need like cables to get it hooked up. My budget is around ~$150 USD. I don't use the mic for anything serious just some gaming and chatting to friends on Skype. Any help would be appreciated.

The only one I found searching was This one

On sale for $44 instead of $55, I'm not sure how good it is but that's all I could find

good luck!

• Shure SM57
  
• Audio-Technica PRO 35
  
• Blue Snowball
  
• Audio-Technica AT2020 (XLR) - Audio-Technica AT2020 (USB)
  
• Knox Clip-On Gooseneck
  
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  I can not guarantee all those are good for brass instruments, but I have seen all them used for instrumentals.

I use a similar stand from a different company like this one: https://www.amazon.com/InnoGear-Microphone-Windscreen-Suspension-Snowball/dp/B07CN2C93T/ and have tried that approach of pretty much talking directly into the mic with about a couple of 3-5 cms between my mouth and the microphone while keeping the gain as low as possible. The feedback I've received so far is that while I talk, the background noise is still noticeable although not too loud.

I use this mic. It's crazy cheap and actually sounds amazing, and comes with the scissor arm, pop filter, and shock mount. You might be tempted to avoid it because it's a no-name brand on Amazon, but I can assure you the sound is on par with any other condenser mic you can find. If you want to listen to what I sound like let me know and I'll DM you a link to my latest episode (to avoid the whole self-promotion type stuff).

It should also be noted that I purchased an XLR cable and I have it connected to this interface.

I have seen people blow hundreds of dollars on expensive equipment, only to record about 5 episodes, fizzle out, and never use them again.

As far as the bass in his voice goes, the Aokeo AK-70 (linked above) tends to be a brighter-sounding mic. You can also play with the EQ in your DAW to tune his voice to your liking, which you can really do with any mic. I've heard a podcast that was recorded with a $400 Shure SM7B Dynamic Mic that sounds like hot garbage because of the way they apply EQ and compression (or lack thereof).

InnoGear Heavy Duty Microphone Stand with Mic Microphone Windscreen and Dual Layered Mic Pop Filter Suspension Boom Scissor Arm Stands for Blue Yeti,Blue Spark and Other Mic https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CN2C93T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9IxwDbKBJBNKA

I have a podcast with two people and we got our mics from Amazon for around $60 USD. Good quality and no software to download for it as well as very portable!

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PS : Sorry for the incomming wall of text
Wow, didn't expect a detailed response like yours !
Thanks for all your recommendations ! :)
I'd like to discuss some points and have further insight if you'd like.

First off, I really like your suggestion of the Shure SM58 as I already worked with it in the past being a musician and it's a gem.

- webcam -
For the C925e, I actually don't mind getting another webcam, but I really don't have any experience in the "selling old stuff" department, I always wanted to avoid the hassle.
Would you say the C920 is that bad ? knowing the webcam will probably be small for most of the stream ?

- audio interface & mic-
For the audio interface, I use an M-AUDIO Fast Track C400, but it's a pain in the ass, sorry for the language, since it's the main reason I get BSODs on windows 10 because avid stopped supporting the drivers at the end of 2014 for windows.
The Behringer U-PHORIA UMC202HD looks pretty nice, I'll have to go with the Behringer U-Phoria UMC204HD since Thomann seems to not sell the 202 anymore, but what I'd ideally like is an audio interface with 3 inputs minimum so the Behringer UMC404HD should do the trick ? (I actually plan on having some music sessions during the stream and already use 2 XLR for stereo output from a guitar effect pedal).
For the MBS5000 / MY325, I'll have to find something similar where I am, they don't seem to be in store, and hard to find online (I found one site but it doesn't ship to France and on another at 60€).
I found this but I don't know if it is too cheap or a quality one, it looks good and reviews are nice too.

- headphones -
I do agree on the wireless part, a friend linked this to me and I was curious.
I actually have a DT 770 PRO 250ohm which you probably know since it's pretty good for music editing, but to be honest I love it, but I find it hard to keep it on longer than 2 hours, it's pretty tight.
I actually hoped for an open or semi-open headphone, that would be more comfortable and less hot during long sessions and that ideally had a mic that has a "good" audio quality to have a simpler setup (not only that, but to change a bit after using my DT770 for a while).
If I choose quality over comfort, do you think my DT 770 can seal the deal with your mic suggestions ?


- other & rig -
Thanks about the Voicemeeter Banana, that looks awesome, didn't know about that !
I've never played wireless unless doing so casually so that won't happen I promise, and thanks for the OBS tip, was pretty much gonna do some research on that too, as I've only used it to record videos for now :)
Good news about the H100i, it's brand new, always used the stock cooler, and never planned on overclocking, but I actually thought about it on the new Rig, would you still sell the H100i and get one of the blowing coolers you recommended ?
My SSD is a 850 Evo 250GB around 2 years old, and I got a 1TB and 2TB drive.
I moved to windows 10 when it was stable as I heard it had better performance than it's predecessor.

I actually was exited of moving to a new MOBO as the rest, mostly for the CPU part, since I wasn't really satisfied with it's performance in CPU demanding games, and was a bit slow on heavy video editing / music editing.
The price of a 4970k is pretty expensive, and the performance ratio compared to the new one was scary when looking at the charts.
I know the expense is a bit more if I decide to change those 4 pieces, but would you have a better option if I really want an i7 ?
The new one has 6 cores, for multi core games and production it seems pretty interesting.
I'll definitely follow you on the 1070 ti or 1080 (I've seen a 1080 for as low as 470€ as of today, they were around 550 - 600 one week ago).

I do agree about the "gamer" PC trend, and I don't have any crazy RGB or esthetic build, even if I admire the result and work put into it.
I like practical builds, but I might not have the knowledge to optimize case airflow even if stock settings seem ok, but I might be able to win some 2 - 3° in an optimised setup, i don't know :P
And yeah, I'll probably avoid water coolers in the future, air coolers have gotten so good, that the leak risk is almost never worth it imo, but like crazy builds, I admire the water loopers out there ! xD

I hope you're having a great weekend and thanks again for helping a noob like me out, I really appreciate :)

Try something like this.

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-PRO-35-Pro-Microphone-35/dp/B000K67VG0/ref=pd_sim_sbs_MI_1?tag=acleint-20

or

http://www.amazon.com/Audix-ADX20i-Condenser-Instrument-Microphone/dp/B0013NGOV2

Buy this and record your acoustic with it.

https://www.amazon.com/MXL-Diaphragm-Condenser-Instrument-Microphone/dp/B005CVVL9Q

There are better sounding SDC's. But it's decent sounding and it won't break the bank.

" I used one ST mic in the middle, two ST mics on either side angled in, and the kick mic directly above the middle mic. With it coming from my audio interface and mixed, it sounds really good and clear!"

Whew. Four mics close up on one sound source? Be very cautious about phasing issues.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LFW2BAI
There’s the link for the mic...

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This is the sound card I plan to get.

Looking for 3.5mm jack mic for gaming.

Please don't suggest usb condenser mic.

Found this - [link] (https://www.amazon.in/dp/B076B8G5D8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XGZJDbY74CDJA)

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Perfeect, I'v3 also considered getting this mic (https://www.amazon.com/TONOR-Condenser-Microphone-Podcasting-Recording/dp/B06XB2R57T?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_3), I supose it should work with mixer, am I wrong?

TONOR Professional Studio Condenser Microphone Computer PC Microphone Kit with 3.5mm XLR/Pop Filter/Scissor Arm Stand/Shock Mount for Professional Studio Recording Podcasting Broadcasting, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHMUQ2M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QWaCDbWEKQQTM

Check out either of these https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020USB-PLUS-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B00B5ZX9FM or https://www.amazon.com/AKG-PERCEPTION-Professional-Instrumental-Microphone/dp/B00167QUWI

Small diaphragm mics placed near the soundhole will help reduce ambient and background noise so the focus is more on what is coming straight out of the hole. I personally prefer pencil style mics for this. and fyi I play black metal so really the only acoustic stuff I do is for short little intro's and interludes so I'm not exactly and "expert" but that's my two cents

Edit: I also own a blue yeti for PC gaming and I sometimes use it to do awful clippy distorted vocals, and like others said it's good for scratching together ideas, but not "studio" "recording" quality

this one

just wanted one i can mount on my table and found it on amazon, bought it, liked it :D

thank you!

I have had this tonor mic bundle for a year and no issues. No physical mute option but other than that cant beat the price.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHMUQ2M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-lRXBb4YP795Z

Hi, would recommend to get a mic that has a extention cable and clip. Thats improves the sound of the voice and captures some atmospere.

good luck

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https://www.amazon.com/Movo-PM10-Omnidirectional-Microphone-Smartphones/dp/B00N0EPZU8/ref=sr_1_2/139-0275704-4379613?ie=UTF8&qid=1543172991&sr=8-2&keywords=Movo+PM10

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https://www.micreviews.com/guides/top-10-best-ios-microphones

Thank you. I keep hearing about that particular mic. Is there really a big difference in sound quality between USB and XLR. Also, I'm assuming if you use USB, you just connect directly to PC while XLR you must use an interface, correct?

I've been doing a little bit of research. This is what I've come up with so far.



Sennheiser E835 Dynamic Cardioid Vocal Microphone
https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Dynamic-Cardioid-Vocal-Microphone/dp/B0002H0RCC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&th=1

Focusrite Scarlett Solo (2nd Gen) USB Audio Interface
https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B01E6T56CM

InnoGear Heavy Duty Microphone Stand
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CN2C93T/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07CN2C93T

I'm not a gamer, but I use VoIP fairly frequently. Just get a little lavalier mic and clip it on to your shirt. The sound quality will be fine, they take up no space, and you don't get any plosive thumps from having a gaming headset where the mic is right next to your mouth.

The mic I started out with is a Yeti Snowball mic and it worked well. There is a mic bundle with arm and pop filter that I am going to be ordering in the next day or two that I will link so you can see as well. Something to consider with the mic aspect is software to help balance everything to your voice. I use VoiceMeeter for my needs and it works great but can be confusing when its first getting setup.

Mic Bundle

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Saramonic-96-Channel-Microphone-Transmitters-Camcorder-UWMIC9-RX9-TX9/dp/B076DBXWMP/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1538751204&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=saramonic+uwmic9&psc=1

or

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B015GEH5KC/?coliid=I76COQV87GS8E&colid=1H5U1BY8G71JM&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Radius-Custom-Shockmount-Microphones/dp/B078MGXLVS

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CN2C93T/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

condenser mics are usually really good. xlr is best audio quality. I have a $30 one neweer nw-700 and alpha gaming shows good it can sound here. but you want $50 so TONOR Pro Condenser Microphone. hope this helps.

>Sinon vous avez des recommandations en casques/micro ?

ne pas prendre un combiné casque micro .....

Un vrai casque (MX0 série) avec un micro indépendant est 10x mieux que le reste

That mixer works fine, however I dont believe that it is able to output phantom power, which is required for most studio condenser mics like the one linked.

You would either need to find a console that has phantom power or a phantom power injector for each mic like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-1-Channel-Microphone-Condenser-Recording/dp/B014H8AWGC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=phantom+power&qid=1551113099&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1


EDIT: one of the mic options comes with a phantom power box: https://www.amazon.com/TONOR-Professional-Microphone-Podcasting-Broadcasting/dp/B071NRP9N5/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1551091734&sr=8-1&keywords=TONOR%2BProfessional%2BStudio%2BCondenser%2BMicrophone%2BComputer%2BPC%2BMicrophone%2BKit%2Bwith%2B3.5mm%2BXLR%2FPop%2BFilter%2FScissor%2BArm%2BStand%2FShock%2BMount%2Bfor%2BProfessional%2BStudio%2BRecording%2BPodcasting%2BBroadcasting%2C%2BBlack&th=1&psc=1

EDIT2: my bad, it does have phantom power

>You need to spend at least 200 on a decent lav,

not true. I have used this mic in many professional settings. It will do fine for amateur podcasts.

https://www.amazon.com/TONOR-Professional-Microphone-Podcasting-Broadcasting/dp/B01KHMUQ2M

https://www.amazon.com/TONOR-Professional-Microphone-Podcasting-Broadcasting/dp/B06XB2R57T

Okay so I'm going to shoot at this in the dark. Let me know if I'm missing anything.

I'm going to buy 2x of this mic setup.

https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Broadcasting-Microphone-Adjustable-Suspension/dp/B01LFW2BAI/ref=sr_1_13?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1493573994&sr=1-13&keywords=podcast+microphone

I don't want to hook the mic up to the computer. Do I just buy any mix'er for this mic?


I will just need 1 extra headset. I have some headphones already that I think will work.

What other equipment you suggest I get? I'm looking to spend 5-700 for my setup.

Hello everyone! I should be mentioning, I've been using the built-in microphone of my Astro A40s for 4 years, using Adobe Audition in conjuction with VB Audio Cable to make audio quality not-so-shitty through live noise canceling. But right now the mic is making some kind of slitherine sound I can't fix, so I really really should just get a good microphone and be done with it. The Astros are still working very good, hence I'm here asking for your help! My budget is currently at around €120, but I don't mind going just a tad bit over that (±20). If it's lower, and you think it's still a very good choice, I surely won't mind. My goal is just to have a decent all around mic, to avoid me the hassle of using Audition to live-fix my sound. I'd like to be able to record without the need of post-production for audio fixing. A friend linked me those two (very very low price-range), what do you think?

https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B00XOXRTX6/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1IM96RSBPC3L0

https://www.amazon.it/dp/B01KHMUQ2M?psc=1

I like the Tonor, but I don't really know much about microphones. I don't think he does either, to be quite honest. Are there any better mics for that price range?

I know I'm very likely being annoying at this point, but if you could recommend mics for different price ranges (e.g. 40-60, 70-90, 100-120), I'd be the happiest man alive.


TL;DR: Win7 64bit; Astro A40 headset (mic is broken, that's why I'm here); €120 max budget (±20); would be used for YouTube videos, Discord/TeamSpeak/Google Hangouts; I'd prefer multiple recommendations for different price ranges (preferably low-mid-high price).


Thanks in advance, r/microphones!

Sorry for the late response, but I appreciate all the help you've offered so far. If it's cool I still have some questions.

I currently have that Zalman mic you linked and getting the white noise with it. Do you think the onboard soundcard I have on my z97 board is the issue? (MSI SLI Krait z97 if it makes a difference)

Would getting a microphone with a little plastic buffer like this help the issue, or would spending the money on a cheap sound card be more beneficial?

I was also looking a condenser mic with stand or maybe a gaming headset like these G430s on sale.

Any and all help would be appreciated!

https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-MAONO-Condenser-Professional-Recording/dp/B07GQT8879/ref=sxbs_sxwds-deals?keywords=streaming+microphone&pd_rd_i=B07GQT8879&pd_rd_r=2c36707e-0151-4570-aee2-24ec3529ecaa&pd_rd_w=M0uZn&pd_rd_wg=5RWaV&pf_rd_p=5b972489-7c1f-45e5-8de7-4750b4b13768&pf_rd_r=JAA795YZC41126Y9J27P&qid=1575067590&smid=A3RVC0VS3R6WKL&sprefix=streaming+mic

Sorry for long link, but I saw that mic was on sale for black friday and i thought why not? I originally wanted a Blue Yeti, but it looks like those arent on sale. Before I jump in, anybody else know of a good deal this weekend?

Depends on your price range. For less than 100 or cheaper you can get the Yeti Microphone. https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Blackout/dp/B00N1YPXW2/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=yeti+mic&qid=1574477572&sr=8-3

If you look at the pattern picture, it has a bidirectional setting so that you may use it between both of you like an interview situation (across one another) or side by side (sitting together). It has 3 condenser mikes.

You can also just get 2 Lavalier Mics like these and have 2 audio tracks for the game. (see some youtube reviews first on the mics).

https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Omnidirectional-Microphone-Smartphones-Cancelling/dp/B073QP48RV/ref=sxin_3_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-Y2xpcCBvbiBtaWM%3D-ac_d_rm

Here is a microphone that I’ve considered on buying myself because I’ve spent a really really long time looking at budget microphones and a lot of reviews have said this one is very very good for the price.

I haven’t purchased this myself yet but I’ve heard people use it in their reviews and it sounds really good.


USB Podcast Condenser Microphone 192kHZ/24bit, UHURU Professional PC Streaming Cardioid Microphone Kit with Boom Arm, Shock Mount, Pop Filter and Windscreen, for Broadcasting, Recording, YouTube https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P7YQ9ZN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_miB1DbASCC78N

This is pretty much what I use

Hello there, I am looking for a new set of microphone, budget. So far I've stumbled upon this set which goes for 49.99$ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071NRP9N5

I'm looking for a better option for either cheaper or a bit more expensive around that price point with better quality and/or without losing quality.

What I'm using it for:

• Live streaming
  
• Discord group talks
  
• Recordings
  
• Voice chat in-game such as PUBG/CSGO

like I said it was just the one video that was really bad wind noise and others were mostly fine great channel btw, and I did subscribe, the more chem channels the better, ill be watching some more in spurts. and I don't mean to assume you're Indian or even living if India if you are but due to your appearance and voice that was my assumption so here's a link to Indian amazon with a lav mic for what equates to 15 USD . its worth spending money on your channel, its an investment money in = higher quality out = better search results from youtube algorithm and also more views/ people wanting to stick around and subscribe and that's how you start making that youtube money edit: link https://www.amazon.in/Boya-Omnidirectional-Lavalier-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B076B8G5D8/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=lav+mic+gopro&qid=1572498206&sr=8-1 edit2: if you do decide to invest more into your channel here's a better mic for https://www.amazon.in/Rode-VMGO-Lightweight-Microphone-Super-Cardioid/dp/B00GQDORA4/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=outdoor+mic&qid=1572498612&sr=8-5 ₹ 6,349.00 another chemtuber extractions&fire uses one

Before I switched to an interface, I used Tonor Pro Condenser Mics and I really, really like it. Sounds great.

This mic is actually pretty good for the price, all of my friends comment on how crispy and good my voice quality is. Plus it doesn't pick up a lot of sound.

Aokeo AK-70 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LFW2BAI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_A8JXCbKJFE8B9

I wouldn't blow money just yet if you are trying tofigure it out.

I'd suggest maybe something like this http://www.amazon.com/Movo-PM10-Omnidirectional-Microphone-Smartphones/dp/B00N0EPZU8/ref=pd_cp_MI_2

I am sure you could borrow a couple more iphones.

Just make a loud clapping noise to sync your iphone and the ones using the lavs.

Read this article about Edward Burns move Newlyweds where he used recorders and lavs.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/talkingyourtech/2012/12/18/edward-burns/1769929/

I got this mic and have been very pleased with it (sorry im a reddit noob who doesnt know how to embed links into my text)

https://www.amazon.com/TONOR-Professional-Microphone-Podcasting-Broadcasting/dp/B01KHMUQ2M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1527186533&sr=8-2&keywords=tonor+bm+700

If you're going down the condenser microphone route, the quality is similar to my Blue Yeti. NW800 is quite impressive for the cost, check some audio tests on YouTube. I got this one and it works great, ensure you have a decent sound card :

Neewer NW-700 Condenser Microphone Kit - Mic (gold+black) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01KWXABKS?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Oy. Well, the boom probably isn't really an option that will lead to any better sound than what I've got so far.

So that leads me back to the lavalier, then, doesn't it? What do you think of this one from Audio-Technica?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CITVNQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1TUBVX502S17H&psc=1

Seems well-reviewed, price isn't too high... the mic doesn't detatch, though, which could be a problem if I ever want to check out options for a headset mic. The concept of getting a beige headset mic is very appealing, as it would be much less-conspicuous than the clip-on, but my initial searches for good-quality aren't coming up with matches that are in a reasonable price range.

This is the mic I have and I've been very happy with it: Audio-Technica PRO-35 Pro Series Microphone Pro 35
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000K67VG0/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It was recommended to me about a couple years ago by a pro saxophonist, I got it, and I've been using it since. I've used it on bari through soprano.

It is wired. Wireless would be nice, I'm sure, but a decent one is not in my budget (that I know of) and I haven't had a strong need for wireless. With a long enough cable hooked up to this mic I have plenty of room to dance around. But it is soooo much nicer than having to worry about mic to sax distance. Since I stand while playing in my band, I can shift my posture as the night goes on without having to fiddle with the mic. I can dance around a bit. I can get out of the way so people can actually see our drummer when he solos. And I remember what a pain it was to reposition mics when I was in a sit down band and then went to stand for solos. I wish I had had it then!

You might look at a USB desktop or perhaps a med quaility boom mic setup. I went with the Maono boom mic (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GQT8879/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and have been pleasantly pleased with sound input.

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YMMV

This mic is pretty good for the price and plugs into pretty much any mic port. Whenever you get a chance please buy yourself a Mic Pre-amp. It boosts your mic signal and give depth to your recording. The one everyone recommends is this one, even the pros but if you're just starting out you'll do fine with this one good luck!

Is the microphone plugged into a computer? If it is you might wan to use an external program like audacity. You can even use discords test mic function as seen here. Anyways, blue microphones are too expensive for their quality, so I might also recommend a different mic, like a cheaper Tonor mic.

Okay. You're channel still LOOKS like a Minecraft channel even if you're doing stop motion with it. Minecraft IS a heavily saturated market, so you're going to have to do SOMETHING to stand out in that crowd.

A 40% CTR is great, but that's only pulled in about 1800 views in the lifetime of your channel (if you don't count people who have viewed your content by a direct link that you've posted somewhere). That means that your videos have only come up in search results about 4k times (again, not factoring views from direct links that you've posted). So... Maybe it's time to re-evaluate that success rate.

You don't HAVE to install any plugins or whatever in your browser for YouTube, but it will help to have a TubeBuddy or VidIQ plugin so you can look at real numbers on your channel AND other channels to get an idea of what other people are doing and help your own channel.

I understand your mic situation, but it may keep people from remaining engaged for the full duration of your video. I would definitely consider saving up for a new one.

Here are a couple of great, relatively inexpensive microphone solutions:

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N53GY3Y/
  
• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GQT8879/
  
  Neither of those are affiliate links, but I've used both and I know that they work, sound great, and come with everything you need for MUCH better audio.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CN2C93T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's holding up pretty well I have it pretty far to the left, so it isn't in the way for gaming. Sometimes I wish I had an actual desk so I can put it on the side. It blocks my entire left side of the desk which is annoying to get around sometimes.

No issues with it not being rigid enough or having enough strength to hold up the Yeti.

Hey Dash,

I like it. I've watched a few NWN series and the shorter versions bug me just because it takes a while to get anything done. The only thing I noticed was some Mic clipping and keyboard noise, neither of which bothered me that much. I was watching the globlin fight where you got aggro and had to back off to avoid more.

If it helps ....

I bought this combo for dirt cheap from Amazon. Decent mic, plus the boom things.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XB2R57T/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

I plug into my sound card which is perfect for me. The USB sound card is useless and I don't use the amp so if you can find just the mic and arm combo that would be best IMO.

Someone below left some advice on two utilities ... I tried both and I recommend Tube Buddy, the free version has everything I need.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KWXABKS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So far I've been able to do mine fairly inexpensively. I use Podiant.co for website and hosting. Bought a decent microphone setup on the cheap through amazon that does as good a job as I need (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KHMUQ2M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1). Other than that, I've since purchased more storage space on google drive to put all my backups (think it is something like $20/year). I also upgraded my Podiant subscription from free to the $15/month plan to allow me to automatically post to youtube and integrate with mail chimp. I also feel better about throwing some money their way since they have been such a joy to work with. I guess the only other expenses have been my time and the purchase of my domain name. That makes it roughly $18 per month total and it would be $3/month if I didn't upgrade my Podiant subscription.

Here is the mobile version of your link

http://www.amazon.com/Audix-Clip-On-Condenser-Instrument-Microphone/dp/B0013NGOV2

Reds are pretty quite for the most part, unless you are unleashing a crazy rage into them.

This is made by the same company that made my microphone. You will need a phantom PSU and a XLR audio cable to be able to run it though. So take on an extra €20-30

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01KHMUQ2M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UivQzbZRXQD5T