#BEST MICROPHONES FOR PODCASTING 2015 UPDATE#
#BEST MICROPHONES FOR PODCASTING 2015 SERIES#

Shock mount: Nothing’s worse than tapping the mic and causing a big boom–a shock mount, whether external or a built in shock mount will help keep these out of your viewers’ headphones.Flattering profile for your voice: Microphones have unique sound profiles–if your voice is thinner or higher pitched, get a mic that adds some bass, or vice versa.Background noise rejection: Most streamers are gaming or typing while talking–a mic that can reject background noise can help cut down on that Cherry Blue clacking.Sound quality: Obviously you’ll want a mic that sounds great–no odd noise and a good reproduction of your voice.

But there are a still few key things that apply across the board when looking for a good streaming microphone: Yes, microphone choice, in general, is very subjective and what sounds good for one person may not work for the next. What to look for when buying a streaming microphone The PodMic shouldn’t be overlooked in its class, and even compared to some mics twice its cost–it will hold its own. If you love the sound of a broadcast microphone but are on a tight budget the Rode PodMic is your go-to! While the venerable Shure SM58 is also in this price category (and sounds fantastic, of course), we love the PodMic for its EQ profile and of course the built-in pop filter.

#BEST MICROPHONES FOR PODCASTING 2015 UPDATE#

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Our pick: Overall best microphone for streaming – Shure SM7B There are literally thousands of choices out there and it can definitely be overwhelming, so let’s take a look at what you might see when shopping for a new mic along with some of our suggestions for what to look at and what to avoid. Great audio for your live stream (or podcast!) starts with the mic. Nothing turns people away from a video more than poor voice sound quality and annoying background noise, so make sure you do it right. If you want to ensure that people stick around for your streams you are going to absolutely need great audio quality. Yes, lighting is crucial for video image quality, and having the right camera for your live stream is key, but audio is the number one quality metric of any sort of video, and that includes streaming. We’ve previously covered how important live stream lighting is, but believe it or not, it’s not the number one component of great video broadcasts. The absolute most crucial part of any video is the audio, which means it’s time to take a look at some of the best microphones for streaming available today.

#BEST MICROPHONES FOR PODCASTING 2015 SERIES#

Congratulations! If you’re reading this hopefully that means you’ve already gone through the rest of our stream setup series and picked out your streaming camera and lighting, but that’s just the beginning.

Best microphones for podcasting 2015