If you have a podcast or record audio for your business, then you need a good quality microphone. I am not referring to those built-in laptop microphones. You should consider investing in an external USB microphone which connects directly to your computer and produces great sound quality without any interference.
The right iPhone mic isn’t about brand names. It’s about matching your workflow to your gear. I tested 12 mics on real productions — windy beaches, crowded markets, multi-camera sync — and found the ones that survive. The RØDE Wireless Pro and DJI Mic 3 are the two I trust. Read the full breakdown to match your mic to your shoot.
The $900 Mic That Ruined the Take We were 11 hours into a 14-hour shoot for Going Home. Exterior night. Cold enough that the fog machines were redundant. I’d rented a Sennheiser MKH 416—the shotgun mic every forum said was “industry standard”—and mounted it on a boom pole six feet above our lead actor. Take … Read more