{"id":147726,"date":"2022-12-05T09:40:01","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T15:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=147726"},"modified":"2022-12-05T09:40:02","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T15:40:02","slug":"find-the-right-microphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/find-the-right-microphone\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mic Picker: How to Find the Right Microphone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From stereo to lavalier, let’s explore the different types of microphones to discover which one works best for your creative needs.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to recording audio, not all microphones are created equal. Some are built for one purpose, while others are more easily adaptable and work for many different scenarios. That’s not to say one type is the best, but each is designed to record better sound in specific situations\u2014a podcast microphone compared to a microphone used on a short film. Let’s dive into the different types of microphones and see which ones work best for the content you’re creating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Built-in Microphones<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first and most obvious option you have is a built-in microphone. These are microphones built directly into the devices you’re creating with. A good example would be built-in mics on mirrorless cameras, cell phones, or action cameras like GoPros<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Built-in microphones on cameras, cell phones, and GoPros.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Relying on these mics isn’t ideal, but they can work if it is all you have. The biggest perk for using them is that they’re already built-in. It’d be nice not to have to try and manage a separate setup for audio when recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keep built-in microphones about an arm’s length away or closer.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The quality of built-in mics will vary. A good tip is to keep the mic close to you, within arm’s length or less. Also, monitor for wind noise, as these microphones do not have much wind protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Directional Mini-Microphone<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Directional mini-microphones are probably the best bet for any content creator starting. They are miniature shotgun microphones that mount on handheld cameras or cell phones. They record superior sound to built-in microphones and are usually very affordable. The R\u00d8DE VideoMicro<\/a> and the VideoMic Me-L<\/a> are two perfect examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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