Which Type of Microphone Should I Buy?
- Sam Ufret
- Jan 16
- 1 min read
Looking for the perfect microphone?
People ask us all the time - which one should I get? Which microphone do you recommend? Unfortunately, there's no easy answer because:
There a billion different mics on the market
Every human has a unique voice
Why am I being so purposefully vague?
If you have a deep, bass-like voice, a shotgun mic can often make you sound over-modulated.
If you hit your S's and T's hard, some condenser mics can make your syllables sharp because of their recording crispness.
Check out detailed advice from the audio pros at Sonic Bids...
Lots of trial and error, but spend time discovering your voice type and working your way from there. Sonic Bids has a great blog post about how to choose a mic, and while it's geared toward musicians, it's also a great resource for voice talent.
