In this episode, we cover the basics you need to know when choosing a USB microphone for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or any other online meetings. We teach you the difference between dynamic and condenser microphones and when you might want to choose each. We cover directionality, also referred to as polar patterns. And then we demo two different USB microphones — the Shure MV7 and the RODE NT-USB Mini.
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.
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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- Shure MV7 dynamic USB microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- RODE NT-USB Mini condenser USB microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon
- Desk microphone stand - B&H, Amazon
- Canon C70 camera - B&H
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L lens - B&H, Amazon
- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 lens - B&H, Amazon
- Aputure C120D II LED light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
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