![]() Some folks prefer what are called condenser mics, because they’re more sensitive and can sound more detailed. Personally, I like recording podcasts on dynamic mics because they’re generally durable, pretty forgiving of imperfect rooms, and tend to have a lot of presence for vocals. When I record myself, I use what’s called a dynamic mic. On Android, some mics may work with an OTG adapter or USB-C cable, depending your phone’s ports. For iOS devices, you can use Apple’s Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter to plug USB audio devices right into your phone or iPad. ![]() You could even use most of these with your phone. I like this mic because if you decide later you want to plug it into other audio equipment through XLR, you’re not stuck with just USB you can gradually build up a little home studio one piece at a time without repurchasing everything.īut lots of companies make USB mics, and they can sound really good! Here are some popular ones: It solidly outperforms its price, and as a bonus, it has an XLR jack on the bottom. They work by plugging a single USB cable into your computer, or even your phone in many cases. Many of these are good for podcasters who record alone. So let’s take a step up the ladder: USB microphones. As you get more comfortable with your podcast, you’ll probably start to get pickier about the sound of it, and want to use a mic with more presence, a greater dynamic range, or more detail. Your phone works well, but maybe isn’t the best microphone for every job. Apogee and Sennhesier even make a set of earbuds that double as binaural microphones for iOS. If you’d like a little more clarity in your recordings, but you’d like to stick with a low profile, Shure and Zoom both make small mics that plug right into the bottom of iPhones, but capture stereo sound with significantly more range than the built-in mics. If something interesting is happening where you are, or if you want to interview someone on the street, your phone could be the difference between capturing it and not. And beyond just talking straight into the mic, your phone is a great field recorder in a pinch. ![]() When you record into your phone, hold the mic close to your mouth, but at an angle, so your P’s and B’s don’t blow air onto the mic. Obviously they’ve got some limitations, but for portability and convenience, they really can sound perfectly fine for spoken word. Just like the camera in your phone has become a really great option for taking pictures every day, phones’ mics have gotten surprisingly good. If you have a smartphone, you already have a pretty decent mic in your pocket. There’s a saying in photography that the best camera is the one you have with you. So experiment with your setup and stay flexible and resourceful! ![]() Before we get into specifics, I just want to mention that I’m just one person with his own opinions! There are tons of ways to record spoken word audio, and what works for me and sounds good to my ear, might be totally different from what works for you. ![]()
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