5 Voiceover Mics under $200 (compared with a $3000+ mic) | Booth Junkie

Here are 5 affordable mics you can use to jump start your voiceover career

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[PDXASM]

"A really expensive mic will only bring out the flaws of a bad room..."

AMEN!!! Gawd, how I've tried to get this through to people over the years...

[LEWITT-audio]

If our (potential) customers ask about what model to get or if it makes sense to invest the extra $300 for the higher model, we always recommend checking first if there's still potential for acoustic improvement in their recording space. Love your videos, and thanks for the feature.

[NKWTI]

The interesting thing about the Neat Worker Bee is that rather than sounding like a budget condenser mic, it actually sounds like a legendary, high quality dynamic mic. It could easily go toe to toe with RE20 and SM7B for voice over/narration/podcasting purposes. I think it sounds best with the included screen

[FullSendPrecision]

Man that worker bee sounds incredible.

[brianutley]

This is a very humbling video, I keep looking at more and more expensive microphones while not fixing the problem which is my room.

[Atreyu]

Your preamble was exactly what was needed before starting this video. You always hear the room first, the interface second, and the mic third. Overall, the room is the most important part of the equation!

[joshuaharrover]

Hey, Mr. Delgaudio, huge fan of your work. My name's Josh, I'm a freelance Voice Actor from Florida, and I loved this video. Thank you so much. I also saw a video you made several years ago about recording in your car. I am currently doing that, using a combination of dynamic mics and one pencil condenser mic, thank you for the information. Merry Christmas.

[sailorsboyproductions]

I actually ordered the Lewitt LTC440 after watching this video--I had no idea the company existed, and I absolutely LOVE the type of sound you got from the 240, so I researched and got the 440.

I just finished setting up my studio, and I've been wanting to upgrade from my cheapo mic I've been using!

[OldGodsofAppalachia]

The second half of our first season and the first half of our second season were recorded using the TZ Audio Stellar X2. We switched to the X3. Love the TZ stuff, and I'll give you three guesses where we learned about it :-)

[ChrisSchaffer]

A really good set of microphones - sadly, I don't have any of them that I speak to from experience, but I haven't seen anyone hate them.
And as always, thank you for emphasizing that top end gear, while awesome, is really primarily about prestige and taking production from Great to Stellar rather than being necessary.
And even more thanks for the constant reminder that in any level of budget the bulk should be spent on making sure the recording space is excellent before worrying about the level of exacting detail you mic can record, because recording in a space that sounds like you're in a tile bathroom will mean no one will care that the recording came from a Neuman microphone.

[UnboxerofWorlds]

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[zegan_audio]

incredible how amazing that $80 mic sounds. Truly shows u how important room acoustics is. and a great voice obviously haha!

[FredsTech]

I love your down to earth approach. The tips you give sounds so obvious but I never thought of it like that. (Sorry for bad English)

[AudioforContentCreators]

First, the preamble is critical. It's all about the room. Second, love seeing the Movo VSM-7 here. NO one is talking about it. I own way more expensive mics, but that mic has lived on my desk for a year as my daily mic for professional use - podcasting, coaching, consulting, videos for clients, etc. Great stuff. Happy new year Mike!

[aussernllc]

I'm so glad you made this video. Treat room first: mass loaded vinyl for sound proofing, foam for sound treatment. Microphone. Audio interface. DAW. High pass filter around 80hz, low pass filter depending on voice. Noise reduction filter. Basically took me 3 years to learn those steps. I hate the sound of my voice, but then I figured out I hate of sound of my voice in an untreated room. Just not sure my BM-8000 is the problem or if the CAD e100 is the solution for the last details. Your review of the CAD e100 is amazing. I've seen the video on SSL 2 audio interface. Exceptional gear. Where does my room need to be before buying that gear?

[homestudioacademy]

I truly appreciate you addressing acoustic treatment instead of just recommending the latest and greatest mics. So many people make that mistake and neglect the basics. Big fan of your work Mike!

[RyanRRolle]

Very informative video! I appreciate the fact that you also demonstrated the potential of all the mics as well. THANK YOU!

[marcchapleau]

Listening to all of them side by side, the one that sounds better for me is clearly the Stellar X2. The less desirable mic from the bunch to my ears is clearly the Movo VSM-7. But the Lewitt LCT 240 and the CAD m 179 are also very good microphones.

[Another_Lady]

I'm wondering about the self-noise levels on these mics. I can't seem to find it listed for the VSM-7. I see the Worker Bee comes in at 9.5 dB, the CAD is 11 dB, the LCT 240 is at 19 dB, and the Stellar X2 comes in at 13.5 I believe (for anyone else who is interested...) Any idea on the MOVO? Thanks

[yourneighborhoodfbi]

I tend to get a bit impulsive with spending, so this was really helpful!!! Thanks!!! :D