{"id":1490,"date":"2018-03-17T06:42:43","date_gmt":"2018-03-17T06:42:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thejigsaw.in\/blog\/?p=1490"},"modified":"2018-03-17T06:42:43","modified_gmt":"2018-03-17T06:42:43","slug":"best-mic-to-use-to-make-a-short-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thejigsaw.in\/blog\/best-mic-to-use-to-make-a-short-video","title":{"rendered":"Best Mic to Use to Make a Short Video"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In school, we had learnt how important sound is, when it comes to communicating with someone. This is the same notion you have to keep in mind, if you are about to make a <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">short<b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejigsaw.in\/blog\/drive-views-with-these-video-production-tips\" target=\"_blank\">video<\/a><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">, a film, or a YouTube video, or something similar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">When making a video, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">audio quality<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> is as important as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejigsaw.in\/Videography-Services.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>video<\/strong><\/a> quality, and it is very important to remember that sound can either make or break the video you are making. Would you sit and watch a video with bad sound quality where all you can hear are alien noises? I think not. Therefore, to ensure a good sound quality for your video, you need to use microphones which come in various shapes and sizes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Microphones for Video Making<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><a class=\"editium-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thejigsaw.in\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1492\" data-description=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejigsaw.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Microphones-for-Video-Making.png\" alt=\"Corporate film makers\" width=\"590\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejigsaw.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Microphones-for-Video-Making.png 960w, https:\/\/www.thejigsaw.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Microphones-for-Video-Making-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thejigsaw.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Microphones-for-Video-Making-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thejigsaw.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Microphones-for-Video-Making-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thejigsaw.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Microphones-for-Video-Making-71x40.png 71w, https:\/\/www.thejigsaw.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Microphones-for-Video-Making-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/www.thejigsaw.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Microphones-for-Video-Making-540x304.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Sound is an essential part for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejigsaw.in\/Corporate-Films-Makers-in-Mumbai.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>filmmaking<\/strong><\/a> as well as video making. If you\u2019ve studies about films, you\u2019ll know how audio quality sets the bar of a film. Sound also adds to the effect of a video, making it more impactful and wonderful to watch. You can choose the sounds you want and edit out those which are deemed unfit but having a proper sound in your video is something that cannot be underestimated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The best way to make sure that you have a great audio quality in your video, is to use a separate microphone. That is because any in-camera microphone is near you, which means that it is not near the source of the sound. With a separate mic, you can move it around as you like, closer or farther away from the source. But with an in-camera mic, you will not get the sound quality you want, and that is pretty frustrating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Given below are the types of microphones you can use to make a short video of film: &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Wireless microphones, which will give you maximum portability but they\u2019re very costly as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Lavalier microphones, which you can clip onto you clothing. They\u2019re a great way to record people.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Directional microphones, they mainly pick up sound from the front, cutting out sound from any other direction.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">If you\u2019re filming with an SLR, you might need an audio recorder as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b>Best Mics for Making Short Videos<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><a class=\"editium-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thejigsaw.in\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1493\" data-description=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejigsaw.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Making-Videos.png\" alt=\"Corporate Film Makers\" width=\"549\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejigsaw.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Making-Videos.png 751w, https:\/\/www.thejigsaw.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Making-Videos-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thejigsaw.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Making-Videos-600x402.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thejigsaw.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Making-Videos-60x40.png 60w, https:\/\/www.thejigsaw.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Making-Videos-540x362.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsshooter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">If you\u2019re about to make a short video or a YouTube video, you\u2019re probably out and about doing your research, looking for the best microphones. To help you, listed below are some of the best microphones you can get for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejigsaw.in\/Video-Production-Services.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>video making<\/strong><\/a>. Take a look: &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>1) Lavalier Microphones<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Lavalier mics are probably the best microphones to work with, since they are small and very easy to travel with. All you will need to do is pay attention to the connector type they need because some lavaliers are designed for smartphones and some are designed for portable recorders and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejigsaw.in\/blog\/best-dslr-cameras-in-mumbai-india\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>DSLRs<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Some of the best lavalier microphones are mentioned below: &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Boya BY-M1<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> is a great affordable lavalier mic, has a strong output level, and a long lead. It works great well with smartphones and cameras as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Rode Lavalier<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> is an expensive mic but has a better quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Rode SmartLav+<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> is a great option if you don\u2019t want to dish out several hundred dollars, just to professionally shoot a video. This mic uses a TRRS connection and is made to easily fit to your phone. The SmartLav+ or the Boya are best alternatives to a radio mic.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>RodeLink Filmmaker Kit<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> is a wireless lavalier kit, which is designed to be connected to a digital recorder or a DSLR. With this, you will get a high-quality mic which can work from far away, unless you\u2019re in a very crowded event.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Audio-Technica ATR3350iS<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> is the best budget lavalier mic which is a steal of a deal. It has a very long cable and also comes with an adapter. As a result, you can use this mic with a mobile phone or a camera as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>2) Directional Microphones<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">A directional microphone is also called a supercardioid mic, which mainly picks up sounds from in front, eliminating all other sounds from other directions. This way, you will get the sound you want without any unwanted noise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Some of the best directional mics are listed below: &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Rode NTG-2 <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">is a popular directional mic, which can be held on an extending boom pole. The NTG-2 and a higher quality option like NTG3 use professional XLR connections, that help to keep the noise down when you\u2019re using long cables.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Rode VideoMic Pro<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> is made to be mounted on a camera. It is a great option since it comes with a built-in elastic suspension system, that reduces the handling <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/corporatefilmsmumbai.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/23\/5-key-tools-to-remove-background-noise-from-your-audio\/\" target=\"_blank\">noise<\/a><\/strong>. If you\u2019re making a short video with a DSLR, this one is perfect because it can boost the output level and therefore, you won\u2019t need a separate preamp. The VideoMic is the best option for a pro directional mic substitute.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>3) USB Microphones<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">USB microphones are probably the easiest ones to set up and use, but they come with limited usability. You will be limited to your ability to upgrade and increase your video\u2019s sound quality over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Some of the best USB mics are listed below: &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Rode NT-USB<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> is a popular choice that comes with a USB connection to give you an easy plug-n-play usage. You will also get an included tripod to help keep noise levels reduced. This mic is preferred by several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTubers<\/strong><\/a> as it gives an excellent sound quality and also has a headphone jack with volume control, plus a mix control dial! Definitely an amazing deal.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Blue Yeti<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> is a favorite among YouTubers and it\u2019s no surprise. It comes packed with features and offers an amazing sound quality. It comes with three condenser mic capsules, a mute button, gain control, a decent stand, and a headphone jack with volume dial as well. Plus, the Yeti comes in various colors as well!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">So, here you go. A proper list of some of the best microphones you can get to make your short videos. This list will help you save a lot of time and research, just go through the list and all the specifications. Then, choose the mic you want. Remember, a great sound quality can be the difference between an okay video and a great video, so choose well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In school, we had learnt how important sound is, when it comes to communicating with someone. 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