Microphones for Livestreams: Mic Types and Positions

In today’s episode, we demonstrate how different types of microphones in different positions work when it comes to livestreaming. We let you hear dynamic, condenser, boom, and lavalier mics and talk about the pros and cons of each.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest course is Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Shure SM7B dynamic broadcast microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 small diaphragm condenser microphone - B&H, Sweetwater

- Shure TwinPlex Lavalier Microphones - B&H, Sweetwater

- Sennheiser MKH8050 super-cardioid boom microphone - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, PictureLine

- Canon 24-105 f/4L lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

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