A functional microphone. I’m not talking about the ones in every pair of headphones. I mean a quality microphone for like $25 to $50.
A lot of interviews and work is conducted via video call. I conducted an interview recently where someone couldn’t get the static on the microphone to go away. Cheap dollar store headphones. It was annoying and extremely distracting. We had to end the call early because of it.
It’s $63 on Audio Technica’s website, and $59 on Amazon.
You can use USB, or XLR if you have an interface. It also has a direct audio jack so you can hear yourself without a delay. During my podcast / radio production / streaming days, I used a friend’s, and it sounds great.
It’s not bulky like the Blue Yetis / Snowballs, and it’s a low profile, so if you decide to stream or whatever, it’s out of the way.
A functional microphone. I’m not talking about the ones in every pair of headphones. I mean a quality microphone for like $25 to $50.
A lot of interviews and work is conducted via video call. I conducted an interview recently where someone couldn’t get the static on the microphone to go away. Cheap dollar store headphones. It was annoying and extremely distracting. We had to end the call early because of it.
RODE Mini USB. Might be a little more than $50 but it’s completely plug and play, no drivers needed, great quality.
While not under $50, I always recommend this mic if anyone wants a budget mic with good quality: https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at2005usb
It’s $63 on Audio Technica’s website, and $59 on Amazon.
You can use USB, or XLR if you have an interface. It also has a direct audio jack so you can hear yourself without a delay. During my podcast / radio production / streaming days, I used a friend’s, and it sounds great.
It’s not bulky like the Blue Yetis / Snowballs, and it’s a low profile, so if you decide to stream or whatever, it’s out of the way.