What Microphone Should You Buy First? RODE NTG4, Video Mic Pro, Zoom H6, or Lav?

This video is several years old. I encourage you to watch an updated take I’ve done more recently:

Which Mic Should you BUY?

Audio for your video is more important than one may think. Making sure you invest in microphones responsibly for your projects is essential. I walk through the 5 levels of audio quality you can practice. Choose which one is right for you, and know it can change from project to project.

Sorry it's long, but I wanted to include everything.

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[LowziPersian]

Voice Test Guide:
Rode Link Lav 1:55
Aputure A-Lav 4:44
Rode VideoMic Pro 6:19
Rode NTG4 + ZOOM H6 10:56

[briandwayne]

I haven't heard it explained this way and I've seen MANY videos! Great job!

[vividlifemedia]

Thankyou for a great explanation. I love how honest, down to earth and authentic you are when you speak ☺️

[horatiostreet]

I'm an old time commercial filmmaker in NYC. Colonelshaun is right on the money with his advice and observations.

[theabirus]

I am on level 5, but still it feels like I'm just starting my journey. Great video! Thank you!

[kewy]

The only video so far that I could bear watching that explained everything to me nice and concisely. Thanks so much!!!

[mr.croissant]

Thank you actually explaining the difference between the mics and the values rather than talking about the science behind the cables and recorders🙏

[DrunkenRabbit]

Thanks for taking the time to shoot this video.. Very helpful in actually hearing different equipment and setups, will subscribe for sure!

[projecthowto]

The best and most informative video about what microphone to go for!!

[truce]

Thanks for sharing your experiences and insights with the nuances (ex: moving rode video mic pro closer to source brings in more lows, etc). The comment at (15:00) was interesting - not mentioned in other vlog audio videos. Very glad to get info on the post production. Most don't get that far. (Been looking hard at the newer Izotope elements bundle for cost & time effective post edit workflow)

[juancasotelo]

Good job my friend, practical tips that raise your level of audio and work. Greetings from Lima - Perú

[kevintaylor-haynes]

Nice job. Very clear, helpful advice. Thankyou

[JustAnamValentina]

Your review was very useful...very clear, easy to understand and full of practical examples! Thanks 🙏🏻

[mikefire_amsterdam]

dude! this video indeed is crazy way too long. but it rocks big time. really informative and straight to the point. thanks

[edhorgan]

Just want to say a big thanks to the Colonel Shaun himself for the invaluable tips I got re microphone purchase and beginner editing and audio PP set up. I disappeared down a very steep and seemingly bottomless YouTube rabbit hole and in the end didn't know my backside from my elbow, so confused I was. Keep up the videos!!

[TAYOTAS]

Rode video mic with boom stands are the choice for me 🔥

[GradFilm]

This is really structured and a perfect summary

[hezekiahmorales]

Appreciate the information and considerations presented. I had not thought about the post production implication with a higher tier microphone. Thanks.

[CKonecny]

very very valuable and great content. thank you so much to bring some light into such a huge topic!

[diannerosario]

excellent comparison! very practical, discussing pros and cons depending on the nature of the project. this is gold! thank you!