📸 The 1st Piece of Video Gear to Buy for Your New YouTube Channel…

😡 We accept bad video. We will NEVER accept bad audio.

Imagine listening to a podcast with garbled audio.

Now imagine watching a low-res podcast video but with pristine audio.

Good, clear audio is and will always separate your video from the pack.

🎤 It’s NOT a camera. It’s a microphone.

The biggest dropoff you’ll see in your YouTube stats is when your audio is garbage. Too loud, too soft, or too noisy — Your audience will drop like flies.

Here are my top 3 microphones for new YouTubers:

🎤 1. Blue Yeti Microphone (~$100 USD)

The Classic Desktop Mic.

The Blue Yeti will last you the next 10 years. If you’re YouTube setup is mainly attached to your desk, then prop up this USB microphone within 9 inches from your mouth, and get perfect audio every time.

Great for podcasting too.

🎤 2. Rode VideoMic NTG Hybrid (~$250 USD)

It’s time to upgrade your Casey Neistat mic.

This microphone is great for vlog-style videos. Simply place it on top of your camera and stay within 3 feet of the microphone. Plus, you can connect this professional mic to your iPhone or laptop.

🎤 3. Sony ECM-LV1 Lav Mic (~$28 USD)

Wireless lav mics start at around $400. Let’s take some baby steps first.

This wired Sony lav mic has all the high-quality sound of the best lav mics but is incredibly affordable. You can hide this microphone underneath your shirt for a clean look, and a wired lav means no more dead batteries and no signal issues.

Note: Get a 10ft headphone extension cable with this lav mic.

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