Question What's a decent mic?

[Ancapchaos]

Okay so I've got everything that I need to start making content except a mic. I've done some looking and I think a USB Condenser mic is probably the best fit for me. It would also be great if it could switch between cardioid, hypercardioid, and supercardioid but it just being cardioid is good enough. I would prefer if it was able to clamp onto my desk since I don't have a whole lot of desk but it being tabletop is fine as long as it's not to big. My budget is about $200 but if I'm being honest I don't know what I should be looking for exactly, in terms of getting the most bang for my buck. So any advice or recommendations would be much appreciated.

 

[dwd999]

Okay so I've got everything that I need to start making content except a mic. I've done some looking but I honestly don't know what I should be looking for, in terms of getting the most bang for my buck. So any advice or recommendations would be much appreciated.

More information needed. Are you asking about a camera mounted mic or a desk stand mic or a mic connected to a computer by usb or a mic mixer? There are lots of options for each situation. You would need to identify the mic's polar pattern, mounting type, connector type and every other factor for your planned usage.

 

[Ancapchaos]

More information needed. Are you asking about a camera mounted mic or a desk stand mic or a mic connected to a computer by usb or a mic mixer? There are lots of options for each situation. You would need to identify the mic's polar pattern, mounting type, connector type and every other factor for your planned usage.

Okay so I think a USB Condenser mic is probably the best fit for me. It would also be great if it could switch between cardioid, hypercardioid, and supercardioid but it just being cardioid is good enough. I would prefer if it was able to clamp onto my desk since I don't have a whole lot of desk but it being tabletop is fine as long as it's not to big. As for budget I'm working with about $200. Let me know if I need to give anymore info.

 

[dwd999]

Okay so I think a USB Condenser mic is probably the best fit for me. It would also be great if it could switch between cardioid, hypercardioid, and supercardioid but it just being cardioid is good enough. I would prefer if it was able to clamp onto my desk since I don't have a whole lot of desk but it being tabletop is fine as long as it's not to big. As for budget I'm working with about $200. Let me know if I need to give anymore info.

You could get something like a Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set which includes all of the components for $200. Otherwise with most mics, like the Rode mics, which are $229 for just the mic, the arm/clamp assembly is another $100. That's why most people go for the desk stand since its so much cheaper. (You should also consider whether or not you're going to have to buy sound dampening wall coverings, so there may be more expenses to come).

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[Ancapchaos]

You could get something like a Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set which includes all of the components for $200. Otherwise with most mics, like the Rode mics, which are $229 for just the mic, the arm/clamp assembly is another $100. That's why most people go for the desk stand since its so much cheaper. (You should also consider whether or not you're going to have to buy sound dampening wall coverings, so there may be more expenses to come).

Profile streaming set | Sennheiser

Discover Sennheiser's profile streaming set: Microphone, microphone boom, USB-C cable and microphone bag. Ideal for podcasting and streaming. Find out more!

en-us.sennheiser.com

Podcaster | Dynamic USB Microphone | RØDE

The RØDE Podcaster is a dynamic end-address USB microphone that combines broadcast-quality audio with the simplicity of USB connectivity. Find out more.

rode.com

PSA1 | Professional Studio Boom Arm | RØDE

The PSA1 is a professional-quality studio boom arm for radio, broadcast, studio, and home use. Comes with both desk clamp and desk insert attachments.

rode.com

Okay thank you for the help and recommendations, I have a lot better idea of what I should be looking for now.