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046 Which Voiceover Microphone Should I Use?

046 Which Voiceover Microphone Should I Use?

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Let's demystify the complicated world of voiceover microphones.


(00:00) Intro

(00:30) Three Categories of Voiceover Mics

(00:59) Condenser Microphones

(02:14) Dynamic Microphones

(02:55) Content Creator Microphones

(04:16) Outro


Condenser Mics:

Neumann U87

Neumann TLM 103

Sennheiser MKH416 (I used this for years)

Shure KSM32

Dachman DA87 (my current mic)

Audio-Technica AT4040

Audio-Technica AT2020

Rode NT1


Dynamic Mics:

Shure SM7B

Electro-Voice RE20

Shure MV7

Shure SM57/58 (mostly used for instruments & live vocals)


Content Creator Mics:

Rode PodMic

FiFine mics

Blue Yeti


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