Best Microphone for Interviews - 3 Best Handheld Microphones
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- Check out the list of the Best Microphones for Interviews and Handheld mics here: geni.us/5ifp1ck (Amazon) **** Download the FREE Think Media TV Video Gear Buyer's guide an here: ThinkGearGuide.com
Best Handheld Microphones LIST and NOTES:
1. Sennheiser EW 100 omni-directional clip-on Microphone Kit System geni.us/Ju2TK (Amazon)
This is the newest version of the kit I purchased in 2009. I have done over 200 video interviews with these mics.
Here are the 3 things you would need for the set-up mentioned in this video.
* Mic Electro-Voice RE50/B - geni.us/PdaIK (Amazon)
* Transmitter Sennheiser SKP 100 geni.us/VNPKPHi (Amazon)
* Receiver Sennheiser EK 100 - geni.us/MJpuMn (Amazon)
Note: Make sure to get the same band / frequency range when it comes to your wireless transmitter and receiver if you buy them separately. For example: "A-Band" or "G-Band" etc.
2. Sescom SES-TR-153 Female XLR to RA 3.5mm 1/8 Pro DSLR Mic Cable, 10 Ft geni.us/3ODNU (Amazon)
Rode REPORTER Omnidirectional Dynamic Interview Microphone
geni.us/D4sxB (Amazon)
3. Zoom H1 Handy Portable Digital Recorder
geni.us/5mDFWVO (Amazon)
Note: When recording interviews with two handheld mics or two lapel mic, I use a Zoom H4N to record 2 channels of audio separately. Check out the Zoom H4n here: geni.us/pNsyXF2 (Amazon)
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Camera - Canon EOS 70D
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Tripod - Ravelli Light Weight Aluminum Tripod With Bag
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Microphone - Rode VideoMic Pro Compact VMP Shotgun Microphone
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About this video:
In this video Sean Cannell from THiNK media TV reviews the 3 best microphone for interviews and handheld microphone dslr solutions. If you are looking for an interview microphone for DSLR or even a point and shoot camera, check out this video. Sean has done over 200 video interviews and these interview mics are his top picks!
I purchased the Rode recorder mic and cable as you recommended in this video, along with the M6 Mk ii you recommended in a different video - the hiss is savage. I've tried reducing the volume on the camera settings but then it's too quiet. What am I doing wrong and why is the hiss hugely present at all volume settings?
I cant believe youtube hasn't recommended this channel sooner i love it!!!!!!!!!!!
So I was hunting for what microphone I should use for an "in the field" interview and of COURSE I happened upon one from you, Sean! Every time I have a questions about my show, there you are with the answer. Thank you for the plethora of valuable content!!!
Almost 100k subs man, well deserved, great helpful channel!
Road to Pro th-cam.com/video/XxW4D_-CQZY/w-d-xo.html
Road to Pro wait... Did he really grow THAT FAST????
Yup
2 million now 🐐
AMAZING VIDEO! I loved how you introduce the mics and then immediately show us how it performs in multiple different scenarios. THANK YOU!
Glad you liked it!
Little nervous about the hiss on the RODE mic. I just purchased the mic, how do I reduce the hiss?
How do you make videos using 2 handheld microphones?
He used the zoom H4N which is an external audio recorder. He recorded the audio separate from the video and during editing matched up the video and audio. The zoom H4N can connect two mics in
thanks, just picked up the Zoom H1N
Thanks so much for this video Sean. I have the Zoom H1 (I used it with a Sony lavalier for my movie reviews) but was curious how it would be for interviews. I have one at a horror convention in December. Now I know so thank you so much! Quick question...what input level setting do you use on the Zoom H1 for interviews?
Drumdums i need this informations alo
*also
Was a good review but should have monitored the audio on the H1 before doing that interview, was a little over cranked, also be aware if you run your fingers over the plastic on the H1 it will pick it up, great mike but would avoid holding the body when recording if possible, speaking from experience.
I'm looking for a WIRELESS handheld mic for street interviews, that are not expensive. Suggestions ??
hi All - One more question. Any recommendations for a wired handheld interview mic that will go straight into a smartphone?
I also love the Zoom H1. Amazing sound quality, light and not bulky. I considered buying the newest model for some times but I'm great I bought this one. Really wonderful.
Thanks for your clean and clear video, as always. (Even though it's the first time I comment :))
Me too!
Looking for a solution where I can go Facebook LIVE directly from my iPhone 15 Pro Max. Any solutions?
Did you figure this out?
So close to 100,000! congrats! You've helped me SOOO much w my new channel and I'm growing everyday. I have a very specific niche audience but thanks to you I believe I'm adding great production value also (which is not common in my section of channels). Can't wait for the 100,000 subs video.
I just checked your channel through this video, and just a minute ago you uploaded a video about your gear getting stolen :( Hang in there buddy ! Maybe crowdfund for some basics ?
I use the Zoom H2N and its great for voiceovers, interviews, vlogging, etc.
Sescom SES-TR-153 Female - "super clean" REALLY??? Does it have copper oxygen free wiring and balanced ? NONSENSE.
www.ebay.com/itm/10ft-XLR-3P-Female-to-3-5mm-TRS-Balanced-Audio-Male-Cable/112614553005
We need another review for 2022. Perhaps tech has improved.
Røde mic has like -56 gain which everyone fails to mention, this can be a severe deal breaker for most people because they do not have equipment enough to boost that
@Savannah Finnessey
It means the Røde mic is pretty awfully unsensitive and needs to be boosted heavily to obtain normal level. Preferably -7 or -3 audio levels.
@Savannah Finnessey
What are you connecting it to? The mic needs phantom power and the boost means for example any device with XLR input that has a dial allowing you to make the microphone "louder" if you will.
If you do not make the mic "louder" in the XLR device, you get a very quiet sound, but if you boost it in post (in software) you get a lot of noise in the background.
@Savannah Finnessey
Its not gonna do the job, you need XLR input with ability to boost the mic.
sir I must say, you are helping me and inspiring me to start my own channel, even though I might be starting with my phone, but with your tips and tricks I feel less stressed and not as doubtful. I thank you, your my favorite when it comes to tech reviews and information
Does the Rode Reporter need a receiver?
Which microphones is best for live group musicians(drums,singer,guitar,etc)????
High to low range
Can u use (Sescom e 11 inches/27cm Camera Microphone with Metal Holder, Anti-Wind Foam Cap Xq Cable) (Bestshoot Condenser Interview Microphone Photography Shotgun Mic for Video Camcorders DSLR DV Camcorder 11 inches/27cm Camera Microphone with Metal Holder, Anti-Wind Foam Cap XLR Cable)???
Its really hard to find reviews on handheld wireless mics.. thanks bro!
Wooooooow I was just looking for a new mic and I'm confronted with my lost idol ShayCarl :(
He was my inspiration to start on TH-cam in 2006! Sad story now I guess....
That first mic, can u use some kind of adapter and turn it into a Lightning plug? I wanna buy it for a friend that uses a iPhone for live streams.
Id really like a mic 🎤 that is wireless & handheld that is cheap. Like $50 or less no more than $100. Mainly for the interviews when I go in public it will look better than those who use their iPhones 📲. Also I thought about just using my boom mic 🎙 some of my cameras 🎥 came with them haven’t really done a lot of outside recording mostly in door in front of my green screen.
Hey dude, I bought the Rode Reporter and the Sescom cable from this review. I'm having difficulty with the connection. I noticed you have your hand right where the XLR cable meets the mic, but you have no issues. With mine, it cuts the audio completely out. Is that normal? I really need your help. I need to be filming some stuff on the street and I'm in a huge bind. Is it the mic? Is it the cord? Here's a video so you can see exactly what's going on. th-cam.com/video/GexzJFXeGeo/w-d-xo.html
Sennheiser MD46 is a good broadcast quality "in the field..." stick mic option, as well... and it won't break the bank.
I second that. I own 5 of them.
I third that . .. we have three, great with a mic flag and even gloves. Wired or wireless to a Sound Devices MixPre, gain and audio quality to die for.
how do you plug it into dslr?
Hey if someone could check out or videos and suggest some improvements for audio that would be awesome!
Hey, random question- are you a pastor? read something on your site. If you are that's awesome!
You're so awesome! Love this channel! 🙌🏽
Hi sir what kind of microphone using in public that can be compatible in mobile phone vivo
to this day I cant get out of my head how they haven't made a microphone that simply connects to your camera via Bluetooth to save all this messing around with the receiver rubbish! does my head in how much more easier and simpler it could all be!
Tykes TV Check out Sony's range of Bluetooth mics for it's accessory shoe equipped cameras.
Test from OUTSIDE Outdoor? sorry i forgot that Interviews are sometimes outside...thanks
Thevidiya paiya.nee
I'm trying to find a microphone that could be set on a table to record the voice of two people sitting at the table. Like a sit down interview. any Help?
Johan Navarro
i just used a Sony IDC - UX533 in my pocket set at medium level to record my now deceased brother in law from 10 feet away. No one was aware of this but, i thought it would be liked sometime in the future. i've used it at a podium stuck there with gaffers tape and it did a wonderful job of picking up the speaker person. I also have a Roland R-05 for doing he same. both are great recorders. I presume the one he's using is also good.
100k!!! Congratulations! You earned it. Crazy growth.
Is the RODE Reporter mic and cable a good handheld mic for use with a GoPro Hero 7 Black?
hey what camera would you recommend for video, less than $200 maybe. No vlog. say maybe sunsets... Can you please Reply somehow? Thanks would really appritiate it !!
the first option isn't on amazon anymore, any ideas how to get it?
Is the Sony a58k or Canon 70d good for vlogs?Will sony telephoto lens(55-300)will work with canon 70d?Which mic is best for vlogging? Please answer Sean ASAP!!
Too much denoiser starting at 5:18, if you didn't do it then your 70D is doing some weird and horrible things with the noise. It makes it sound like 64kbps mp3. Nice video regardless, thanks for putting in the time and effor to put this together.
Whats your experience about shure Vp64AL with Fp35 wireless system
I’m going to be that guy. Why is it that most times I pull up some rando TH-cam video by professed pros in the AV field that the AV is usually not good that great. Yes, good content and pretty decent edit, but right from the start I cringed. No sound treatment in the room which has a ton of reflection, what sounds to recorded with the built in mic on camera and the distracting image warp from what looks to be a 28mm or 35mm shot up close. You’re telling me that there’s no sound treated room or set around for proper audio capture and the best place available was the room with the most reflection in the house. Why not try the bathroom next time? And with all the gear probably available, was there no lav laying around or even better, a nice overhead boomed HyperCard? And lastly, unless there’s some creativity I’m missing out on, why not video at a normal focal length like 50mm, what’s with the crazy distortion? Oh, and did no one pick up on all of the handling noise on the xlr cord he’s was so jazzed about.
Look, I know this isn’t some high budget Hollywood Productio, but when people profess to own/run a production company and make instructional videos for those who are tying to learn, I feel the least they can do is spend a few extra minutes, use some good techniques and produce a solid product. If I knew anything about AV, I’d wonder about the quality of content coming out of this company.
However, the only qualification to teach is to know more than the students...
Does the cable option work for plugin the mic to a iphone? (Rode Reporter + SES-TR-150 Cable + iPhone) ??
My Sennheiser mic is garbage the inside of the XLR on the mic wearout and nothing will stay plugged into it .this happened after very little use .
Does anyone know if I can use the RODE reporter with my iPhone XR? I am just starting and don't want to drop a bunch of money!
I picked up the SESCOM cable and Rode Reporter and it's not working on my Sony A7C 🤔
thanks for this..5 years later the Re 50E senheiser still looks expensive...what are current options?any one?
Is the Rode Wireless Go II good to make interviews?
would it look weird to use a handheld usb mic for regular vids or put it in a close proximity off camera to get better quality?
thanks
I realise this comment is very late. I appreciate the evaluation of the various microphones and you make some very valid points which have helped me to decide on which factors to look out for when choosing a "reporters" microphone, but I cannot express how annoying the sound effect you use for your visual prompts on screen is, I find It interrupts your vocal to a quite alarming extent. I respectfully ask you to either loose the sound effect completely, or at least turn it down by 20dB or so.
*I HAVE A QUESTION*
2:12 how did you use two mics at the same time on your DSLR?
Bro you’re always the first person that pops up when I’m looking for something I love your channel
Hi I'm trying to buy the second option, I have a canon t21 rebel...do you think it will work.
skullcandy handsfree mic working ok for me for now because still growing my channel and want to buy more stuff as i get money in hand
The music in the back round on the 3rd mic was that put in or was that being picked up in the back round?
Can't find the Sescom cable for sale anywhere atm, do you know of any alternate brands or what I should be looking for? I want to go for a wired option
I’d be curious to see what recommendations you have for an iPhone or Android setup.
Is it possible to have multiple of thes Zoom H1 mics connected to one another/ the same camera, action camera, or smartphone?
nice video
Please can you use the mics with your phone
Can u show us a hack to use the rode wireless go as a handheld mic for interviews?
I bought a neewer mic to use for interviews and as a shotgun mic, however its really unreliable and I'll have to send it back! Any suggestions on a good multi purpose mic for both vlogs and interviews? I was thinking of the rode videomic but can it be used effectively hand held??
Alice Linehan you should buy two mics friend. cuz the coverage of the mic is totally different between the mics for interviews and shotgun
I have used the H1 and H1n in the past. Then shotguns for a while. My recent one has been a RE50B with a Tascam DR10x recorder on the bottom which probably came out after this video was made but has been great so far.
hey steven, i'd like to do just audio with RE50B mic and instead of the wireless pack as shown above, it's a recorder on the bottom... and that's it. is this what you have set up? thanks, mike
Jesus, dawg, thank you bro! I’ve been looking for videos about interview microphones and couldn’t find any!!
Does this kind of microphone works for an iPhone?
If not, can I get one?
Thank you for this Think Media! I was looking for this and wondering it for years!
Would love to see you guys do an update on these. I just finished testing and reviewing the Comica interview mic for smartphones and for the price the sound is pretty damn good.
my 100$ phone
when the webinar will start? im waiting for lesson from you..
Congrats for pronouncing 'Seventy-D' correctly!!!
Oh... and good information, as usual. Thanks!
thank you for this video!!! you're the real mvp
Is a Canon powershot sx530 hs a good youtube camera ?
Yes I have that exact camera and its great! Check my videos to see the quality!
I most often use the Zoom h1. Allthough you have to get the Wind cover for it (included in the accessories kit) otherwise you might experience swosh noises if the interviewer moves the recorder too rapidly..
I am considering upgrading the setup further with a Røde Reporter or similar and then using a xlr to 3.5 mm adapter cable to connect it to the H1
Hey! Thanks so much for this video. I’m doing interviews at a convention soon and this was so helpful.
Hey we bought Zoom H1 and it records a lot of surrounding noice. How can it be good? may i doing something wrong?
Get it as close as you can to the sound source. Experiment with different gain level adjustments on the Zoom. You may have to clean up some hiss with Audacity, a free program.
Sean , you are the best !! Thank you !! :-)
Hi Sean & Everyone! Sean, in addition to the Zoom H1, what other wireless handheld mics would you recommend for $250 or less? Also, I have lapel mics, and use the iRig Mic HD corded handheld mic. Pros on that is it's a great mic, with volume control right on the mic, cable is micro usb to lightning cable which goes records right into my iphone. The con is that the cord is only 5 ft., and needs to be longer. Thanks in advance! David
I have a rode reporter and I plug it to the the zoom h1 but when I reproduce the audio it only works in the left channel, nothing come from the right one, so, when I am editing I have to put the left channel also as right channel, so the people can hear properly. Will the cable that you mentioned help or how can I fix that ?
Good video!
please can you help me ! im planning to buy Rode mic ...is it good or not
The Zoom H1, the cheap Audio Technica lapel mic, and all around great mic the AT2005USB.
Great video, annoying sound effects...
We use a RØDE lavelier mic under the shirt for our vids... But as you said in the video.. the editing gets a lil more tricky! Awesome video as always Sean! For voiceover we use a Snowball Ice ;)
@thinkmedia Do you think the RE50B is a better mic noisee-wise than the rode wireless go? I bought the re50B and I use XLR into the wireless receiver but now Rode has a handheld mic adapter that I was looking into
@thinkmediatv
do best smartphones for youtube videos please
Great video !!! But very expensive mic !!!
Can you say "Super" one more time? .. just kidding.. great info. thanks. :)
Can u make a video about mics that can be used on iPhone
Why don't you show us how to edit the sound of the zoom h1 in something like audacity since you've suggested the microphone to us?
In all fairness to the guy, this wasn't supposed to be an Audacity tutorial. There are plenty of tutorials out there for that.
I subbed please tell me any handheld mic that cost around $100 or less
Hey Sean! Your so close to 100K!!!!! You've blown up recently and is so happy for u!!!! Here's to another 100k!
1.4m now aha
l'm still waiting for the wireless transmitter (only) to be sold for the Rode Reporter microphone. Shame on Rode for their marketing method of saying it will be released soon eight months later, but forcing their loyal customers who have already bought the Rode FilmMaker Kit, to buy both a transmitter AND the receiver again.
Do you have any suggestion for classical music videos ? especially for microphones ? I have a zoom q3hd but the sound quality , especially for the violin , is not very good .
every budget... between 150$ and 450$
h1 has a lot of handling noise if u r not careful.
Please tell me about a cheaper mic for $30
Thanks your videos help me so much
We use the sennheiser G1 wireless mic system, Zoom H1, Yamaha Pocketrak PR7 (Like the Zoom H1), and a takstar SGC-598 on board Shotgun mic. We even use our first wireless mic, the Radioshack 33-3013 lapel mic. Can plug into either recorder. We use it in a pinch.
I’m impressed for your presentation