Its been a while that I have been recording videos for my 5Balloons Youtube channel, when it comes to recording audio, having a high-quality microphone is essential. A good microphone can make all the difference in the quality of your recordings.
I have researched around a bit on which microphones can give you the best audio quality and in this article, I am documenting some of the best microphones you can buy for professional-quality audio.
Shure SM7B
First up is the Shure SM7B, a dynamic microphone that's highly regarded for recording vocals.
Its smooth and warm sound is perfect for spoken word recordings and singing. With its cardioid polar pattern, the SM7B picks up sound from the front of the microphone and rejects sound from the sides and rear, making it an excellent choice for recording in noisy environments.
Audio-Technica AT4053B
The Audio-Technica AT4053B is a condenser microphone that's perfect for capturing detailed, high-frequency sounds.
It has a hypercardioid polar pattern, which means it's highly directional and picks up sound primarily from the front of the microphone. This makes it great for capturing dialogue, vocals, and acoustic instruments.
Rode NT1-A
The Rode NT1-A is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone that's perfect for recording vocals and acoustic instruments.
It has a cardioid polar pattern, which means it picks up sound primarily from the front of the microphone. It also has a very low self-noise, which means it's great for recording in quiet environments.
A versatile USB microphone that's great for podcasting, streaming, and gaming.