Best microphone for video recording in India

Jan 29, 2022, 02:52 IST

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Just like a good camera enhances the quality of the video, getting a high-quality microphone for video recording improves the audio significantly. Depending on your usage, you can choose between wired and wireless microphones. To help you buy a microphone for video recording, these are the best options available on Amazon.

Rode VideoMic Pro

The Rode VideoMic Pro microphone can be used to record with camcorders, DSLR cameras and portable audio recorders. It is said to feature an integrated Rycote Lyre based shock mounting system that should separate the capsule and electronics from its mount and prevent the recording of external noise. This lightweight microphone claims to offer broadcast recording quality. The Rode VideoMic Pro is powered by a 9V battery that is said to provide up to 70 hours of use.

Sennheiser Mic- XSW-D

The Sennheiser microphone is easy to use with one-touch operations. It features 2.4GHz digital transmission for worldwide operations. The wireless microphone can connect to your recording device in the range of up to 250ft. It provides battery life of up to 5 hours. You should be able to switch between multiple transmitters linked to one receiver. The Sennheiser microphone is a suitable choice for vlogging, and can be used with DSLRs and mirrorless cameras.

Rode VideoMicro

The Rode VideoMicro microphone has a compact size and is lightweight. It has an all-metal body that should be sturdy. The microphone doesn’t require a battery to operate and can be powered by the camera plug-in power. It claims to feature the Rycote Lyre shock mount and includes a deluxe furry windshield. The Rode VideoMicro microphone is a directional microphone that should reduce distracting peripheral sounds and record only the audio in front of the camera.

Sennheiser MKE 200

The Sennheiser MKE 200 microphone is suitable for recording vlogs. It is a directional microphone that is said to record isolated and enhanced audio. It features integrated wind protection and an internal suspension mount that minimizes the handling noise. It has a compact design with a sleek finish. The Sennheiser MKE 200 microphone has a standard cold shoe mount that can be used universally.

Apogee MiC Plus

The Apogee MiC Plus is said to offer a powerful headphone output with a blend feature for zero latency recording. It does not require any configuration, as you can just plug in and begin recording. You can record the audio via the desktop or tablet as the microphone is said to be compatible with iPad, iPod touch, iPhone, Mac or Windows PC. You should be able to digitally control the preamp gain of the microphone. The Apogee MiC Plus is a suitable choice for recording high-quality audio output, you can use it to record your audio separately.

Blue Yeti USB Mic

The Blue Yeti microphone is said to produce clear, powerful, broadcast-quality sound. It comes with four pickup patterns that include — cardioid, omni-directional, bidirectional, and stereo. It allows you to choose your recording pickup pattern and stream or vlog as per your requirement. It offers you multiple controls such as headphone volume, pattern selection, instant mute, and microphone gain. The Blue Yeti microphone lets you adjust and pivot the microphone in relation to the sound source and optimize your sound quality.

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