Choosing the Best Microphone for You 🎤 (for beginners/noobs)

[@briannaelizabeth5406]

Weird question but why does voices always sound 10x better when singing in an echoey parking garage, bathroom, or hallway and is there any microphone that give that same effect?

[@qmigueel]

Not the owner of the channel, not a professional either, but I hope this answers your question: That's usually called reverb. It sounds really good because it gives a spacey effect to our voice, masking the flaws we make during singing. "Many of these flaws include but not limited to: vocal pitch (flat or sharp notes), misplaced vowels, mispronunciation, tone of voice, lack of breath support, timbre or volume, and so on. " (Thank you someone from 5 years ago in a reddit post for helping me.) As for a microphone that has reverb (or usually called echo), there's cheap condensers that have a dial for that. Though, just buy something good for its price and do it in software.

[@shteevale395]

I bought one off Amazon. It's Zealsound usb condenser mic less than $50 cad. It has an echo dial. It's a great mic actually

[@schxx]

Thank you both

[@skult227]

​@@qmigueelgreat explanation! Just one clarification though, reverb and echo are very different things! Echo is your voice repeating and playing again, in decremental stages of volume. Echo time is the duration after which the voice plays. Both reverb and echo are often confused for each other.

[@danmatthewtan8027]

I’ve got a problem where my audio clips when a start to belt. Idk what I should do or what mic I should look for

[@anjanajavat]

Love the effort you put in editing the vedioes and would appreciate if you make series where you teach the beginners who want to learn how to sing like the vocal trainings❤❤

[@AnnieDang]

Aw thank you so much, you're too kind! Singing can be very technical and I'm not qualified to be teaching so I probably won't be covering that on this channel. There's also the risk of teaching improper techniques that could lead to vocal injury and I don't want to be liable for that. SO, I'd recommend watching videos from certified vocal coaches for the guidance you're looking for! 🧡

[@anjanajavat]

@@AnnieDang Thank you for enlightening me on most of the singing aspects am grateful

[@5ive___]

I love how you explain everything in so much details but its not overwhelming for someone who has 0 info about mics, the effort you’re putting in the editing alongside the quality of the video is amazing! great video! Keep up the good work👏🏽👏🏽

[@ginagenis6824]

I've had a mic on my wish list for so long! I'd love to record my original songs in my living room with a piano. 😊

[@sydneypadgett4606]

Annie is literally the best person to get music/recording advice from! Thank you so much

[@AnnieDang]

This comment means more than you even know! THANK YOU❤️❤️

[@sydneypadgett4606]

@@AnnieDang You welcome! You deserve it 🥹💕

[@valentinasalinas3892]

thank you annie. i want to start recording my music but i have no idea how and you have really helped me along my journey

[@nancycagerminal4835]

Firstly, everything happens for a reason and in me considering making singing covers, I decided to look up how to start and landed on your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. You’re a blessing!

[@R-Estrella]

I use a Sennheiser E935. It's recommended to anyone. I've been using that cardioid dynamic microphone since high school, and I still have and use it. If I had to record anything with a microphone it would be singing. I already use the Sennheiser E935 for recording my trumpet.

[@AnnieDang]

Awesome choice! I know loads of people who use this one! and same here😂 been using the same mic i had since high school and it’s been holding up just fine!

[@R-Estrella]

@@AnnieDang it's just a really good microphone. It's still working as if it was brand new still. 😊👍

[@im_not_bob]

I truly appreciate you for making this video. I’m currently in the process of creating music and was unsure of which mic I would need for the best sound quality. Thanks so much ❤.

[@mudiaighile6632]

I've recently gotten into music production and this is super helpful for deciding what to use. I'm excited and feel more confident to get started!

[@whychandler]

I’ve been looking to get a mic for cover songs and overall just getting into audio recording. Thanks for uploading this video. I didn’t know any of this information before so this came at a perfect time!

[@AnnieDang]

Wow! I'm glad I posted just in time! Hope this video helped and if you have any questions about narrowing down your choices for recording covers a home, I would be more than happy to help!

[@ALiVe.ala11]

Might catch a future artist here..

[@cyn7944]

Thanks for this video! It was super informative and easy to follow. I'd love to use the mics to record my singing. I've been wanting to make music for a while but never really knew where to start so hopefully i'd be able to get it going with a new mic

[@willimakemusic]

I was so excited when I saw this video in my subscription feed!! I’ve just recently started recording covers on KZbin and have just been using what I have (which is pretty much just my iPhone at the moment!). I’ve been watching some videos explaining this stuff, but I feel like the way you explained it was so clear and I feel like I understand it a lot better. I would love to record more viola covers on KZbin with a new mic!

[@AnnieDang]

This comment just made my heart grow 10xs!!!! So glad to see that you’re making covers! I checked out some of your videos and I loved your viola playing!! You’re doing amazing, keep on doing what you’re doing ❤ :’)

[@gabrielavendano250]

I love this video, i'm really lucky that you uploaded this today since i've been waiting months to buy my first microphone and today i finally decided to go for it. Everyone can see all the effort you put on editing this video, keep going!! Love from Mexico

[@AnnieDang]

WOW! GO YOU! So glad you finally pulled the trigger and got your first microphone! That's such a huge step and I'm so excited for you to start recording. This message means more than you know and is the reason why I keep doing what I do. Much love!!

[@user-mida-q1q]

I'd love to record my voice and guitar with the NT1 microphone! ❤

[@katstarstar]

When I was three I have always wanted to become a song artist . When I was in my room singing Let it Go from Frozen.. my dad told me that at such a young age, I sung so beautifully. And when he said that I thought about all my favorite song artists like: Queen, Gorillaz, Nirvana, and so on.. and I wanted to become my own song artist and be the person I have always wanted to be.. It would be a dream come true.

[@tinnvu]

I love the way you explained this! Great video Annie!!

[@AnnieDang]

Much love Tin 🫶🏼🥹

[@briannaelvir]

With the new mics, I’d love to record music of my own and even covers as well! I’ve always been interested in singing but it’s been hard since I live with many people in the house and we don’t exactly have much room or money. I’m hoping by working my job and using any free time and alone time I have to finally learn what I want and to start what I want to do :) This video was very helpful! I love watching your videos especially since I am a beginner myself so I find you add a lot of details but without making it complicated as well :)

[@ethanallred-i8h]

With a new microphone id finally have the means to record my singing and playing, it could help me so much as a young musician. A new mic could let me start up my music career and would help me hear myself more clearly.

[@ethanallred-i8h]

I hope im not too late :(

[@angelinawilson3032]

I would love to use the mic to record cover songs and post on youtube like you do! Im going through a rough breakup with my boyfriend of over a year, and i wanted to start recording music to help cope and put this energy into something beneficial. You're giveaway opportunity came just at the perfect time. Thank you Annie, I wish you the best

[@IsaiahFitts]

I was not expecting this level of production value. Bravo 👏

[@debbiebittencourt]

I'd love record my originals with these babiesssss

[@enclairs]

I’d love to start recording my songs and bring them to life as i’ve been unable to and want to start with the perfect mic !

[@EilaMusic]

These mics would come in handy for recording my music 🤩 also you are amazin

[@AlreadyDawnMusic]

Very informative video. Love the amount of effort you've put in to make this polished!

[@augustomitsugui]

just wanna say thank you because you really helped me writing my first song!!! really, you deserve all those subscribers and more!!!

[@RealAlexCallan]

you explain everything so well, and this really helps a new singer like myself, so thank you ! love your channel!

[@AngelaGenove]

I’d love to use the mic to finally start recording my own music :)

[@onlytee1k]

I would love to start being able to experiment and try out recording music and seeing where it goes❤️💯

[@jenniferj.s]

I would love to record covers and just hear my voice in a different way ❤

[@tatsamraipure2712]

I guess the condenser mic would be right for me as I need to record both my acoustic guitar and my vocals in one mic. Really thank you for the video, I know there are so so many efforts made for this video. Just know that your efforts are worth it.

[@sarvaepc]

Dynamic: live performance and drums and guitar and cancel out background noise for talking Condenser: powered by usb and more breathing and natural sounds Ribbon for vocals and natural

[@_user27]

Her videos are just crisp and straight ❤

[@jadamercedesthompson.]

I love microphones! I would use it to record songs, poetry and stories.

[@emlao1718]

This video came at just the right time! I have been looking into making music and it has been a bit overwhelming to figure out what gear I want to get 😅

[@takotAko-tm2zy]

This is the most straightforward video ever. Love it🫶

[@L4NARPLAYZZZ]

I have been watching your tutorial videos, this is the first time ive seen your channel, im a pre-teen who has been wanted to write music every since I was seven, now I want to make an album so badly and your videos are really helpful, I love your voice, and the way you explained everything made so much sense. thank you so much for your help! new subscriber

[@maxcarter3413]

I would love to record my acoustic guitar and ukulele and vocals with one of the three GIVEAWAY microphones! I learned everything I know about microphones and recording music from your channel! Thanks!

[@PineMountainMusician]

I’d love to record some of my new songs as an aspiring song writer and musician. My music is my way of truly putting how I feel into a way I can see and hear. I’ve never been great at art so I could never use that. But music has been working as a sort of conduit for my feelings, not just so others can understand them but so I can too, and I would like to be able to record them for others to hear because I know that when people hear songs that have similar experiences to there’s, such as dysphoria or depression or anxiety, it helps to feel less alone

[@nabbichilcott9541]

what a fun way to introduce a comparison on something.

[@AdeleEWoodward]

Bravo! Very well explained

[@sincerelycitra]

Thank you for all the helpful info! I’ve been looking into mics and was overwhelmed by all the options! I’d use the mic for recording voiceovers. Thanks for the opportunity!

[@ellemefayo]

Omg this is awesome!! Now I just need to learn how to sing

[@Naomiiiiim]

I have always wrote songs as a hobby and would show my mom, but this time I think I might want to show people the music I can make! I have watched some of your videos on producing, song writing, etc. I use my vocals as my instrument, but I’m learning piano and after I want to learn guitar. I’m also a beginner at music but I want to get better! But I would use the mic for my vocals!

[@sherriedene]

Annie! Wow! Thank you for your KZbin channel and what you offer! I just turned 60 in May and I am a singer/songwriter and am educating myself with your channel so that I too can start a KZbin channel where I record and sing my original songs. This BIG new decade for me, feels kinda like the metaporphosis from cocoon to butterfly! I'm trying new things and starting a KZbin channel is one of them! I would love to win one of your microphones so I can start recording my most recent original songs and get my channel up and running ASAP! In 2007 I did record 11 originals at a local studio and now have that CD "Songs from my Sofa' on Spotify. However, it is not representational of what I am doing now.

[@audreyleong]

i can't wait to finally try recording live instruments whenever i play :)

[@kimberlytran7938]

If i could get any of these mics, I would be able to record song covers and be able to improve my singing by listening to recordings of myself.

[@IOSALive]

Annie Dang, I can't get enough of your content, so I subscribed!

[@FBKgloomy]

i been trying to get into vocals and even beatboxing i usually also play community games like discord, recroom, etc. thats is what i would be using my mic for.

[@Odyssey6699]

terrible underrated! your video was so well structured and informative, as well as the funny edits hahah, thank you so much, i know which one to get now!

[@imanhxn]

i have a condenser mic, but when i record it sound kind of crispy, how do i fix this?

[@Thegymrack]

Love how creative you are lol

[@sabellagrace]

I’d love to record my original songs on the new mics, and I’m working on a single, including a possible EP. ♥️♥️♥️

[@RyanUybengkee]

good video. very informative. straight forward and simplified.

[@shreyasidana4234]

Wow....ur videos are cool.I love singing but in india finding perfect teacher for your dream is very hard...i hope ill learn it soon bcz singing is love which controls emotions

[@713Kristie]

Thank you for sharing this information. I always feel lost n overwhelmed with using equipment for recording music

[@newwaveskate]

I really enjoyed this video. Most reviews fall short for several reasons but this was spot on. Very informative, creative, professional and down to Earth.

[@lyonsautoracingiracing211]

You did not cover active Ribbon mics that has a built in transformer that need Phantom power like Lundahl.

[@joshuavillarta6066]

Definitely planning to buy my mom a decent mic for her karaoke, along with using some for recording guitar-vocal covers. Thank you for the information!

[@sakurarosewolf4231]

I would love to record my vocals when I sing! I’m currently trying to find my true inner voice 💕

[@AryanYT0]

How can we make music plz answer 🙏🙏

[@KingKamzie]

You make it so easy to understand 🙏 most videos I’ve watched were so confusing. Thanks for the video ✨

[@vincentticban9162]

Great explanation! That I don’t consider skipping ads 😅 kudos!

[@DdogTheDillhole0117]

giving me 2018 ryan vibes love this so much

[@Crazy.artD23]

I truly love your channel , Annie. Keep doing the best work and also keep recording the best covers . can I at least get a shoutout from the sweetest youtuber .💜💜 LOVE FROM INDIA 🇮🇳.

[@Boismart]

You Really Did A Great Job with The Video Editing 🍍🍍

[@lissyb6942]

I would love a mic to record my vocals from home!

[@rayjoshi1252]

Kudos to the effort you've put in making the video and explaining the differences!!

[@samgamers2302]

i cant participate my resident is in india 😔😔

[@Diamthemusician]

Once again Annie you are truly amazing everything about this video was so fulfilling. A condenser mic would really be helpful for me simply because when I try to record my dynamic mic will pick up my boyfriend in the background when he's gaming. I've been wanting a condenser mic for a while so I'm praying I get lucky!

[@Rohanjcr7]

fifine T669 is a game changer😍

[@DaRealCxsco]

Great video!

[@Serenity_now13]

Hilariously! I love your intro 😂 so real and funny

[@iamceceanderson]

Brilliant video, so engaging but grounded and highly informative. I think I’ll be focusing on getting a condenser mic for my vocal and podcast recordings. Thank you ✌🏾❤️🇬🇧🔥

[@onlyjesusisoursaviour3528]

Thank you. I want vocal condenser mic 😅

[@croon9916]

It’s pretty!! And I wanna ask When you record songs, are the guitars and vocals on the same track through the microphone? Or the guitar is a single track? But I didn’t see your headphones in your other videos😮

[@_n3ss]

Thank you so much for this video! I was so confused about all the different kinds of microphones, and apparently I wasn't the only one 😅 I've always wanted to record covers of my favorite songs, as well as getting better at singing and mixing, so a microphone is a must. If I were to pick a few songs to start... probably Idol (Yaosobi), Hated by Life Itself (Kanzaki Iori), and Lower one's eyes (nulut) {any fellow 25ji Nightcord de fans here..? }, songs I've written english lyrics for. I'm super excited to try recording my versions of these songs that mean so much to me! ❤

[@jrancherart6433]

“Lower One’s Eyes” has got to be one of my favorite songs!! (Project Sekai player here!!!!) and Yaosobi is extremely talented!! Good luck on covering songs, and writing lyrics!!! I hope to cover someday too, and I really like Trickle’s English covers :)

[@Monet-v8c]

My new favorite KZbinr. Your videos are so vibey! You’re gonna help me so much ❤

[@marlynrosas-garcia1213]

I would use the mic to make music I can call my own

[@mezzomoo]

Nice informal video! I'd be stoked to be able to record some originals and covers with those mics. I'm very curious as to how my violin, guitar, and voice would sound through them!

[@Thornyrosebeats]

I would love to record my vocals

[@shunchkin4269]

Thank you.

[@Mk4yyy_]

I really want to get down and record my own music and getting the backround audio is no problem but would like to get a mic for more crisp vocals!^^

[@fayee1656]

I can tell you put a lot of effort into this video! Thank you for the helpful info! :)

[@elizabethtapia8894]

Omg i would love to win this mic and start recording covers! Music really is my one and only true passion and to win this would feel like a sign yk ♡

[@JNiu.]

This vid sciences! Fuck yeah, thanks for the great presentation and explanation

[@withlovebtsarmy]

Thank you for taking your time to record this ❤

[@DallasSportsHomer]

Loved the way this video was produced, very cool!

[@carian111]

if i got the mic i’d just use it to start making songs cause i’ve been wanting to

[@daisychainsmusicpublishing4789]

Wow, great presentation

[@warrendsouza4873]

Thanks for the video I understand know the concept of both these microphones better.

[@cloudpetal]

I've been really struggling with mics and all the audio stuff cuz it always just sounds echoey! If I got these mics I would love to use them for vocals and recording my acoustic guitar!! I might even use it for my grand piano!!

[@spideypheen]

I would love to record a spoken word album and/or a podcast

[@HS-jh1hl]

Thank you for your helpful videos! I am new to microphones and I learned a lot!

[@yannsiegenthaler2750]

Thank you for helping me :)

[@dorcuskencey6816]

Ive been looking for wireless microphone, u wanted lavaliere but its seems to only for type c.. But after watching your videos ive gotten my answer

[@biellavq]

I have always loved your videos Annie, you’re so inspiring!! I entered the giveaway and I hope I get a chance to win! Good luck everyone :D

[@AnnieDang]

Aw thank you so much 🥹 YAY! So glad you entered and good luck!! 🧡

[@kirkwagner461]

Really good info for this novice. Thank you.

[@mycawild]

I love your videos like always and I would probably use for recording guitar and or vocals on songs I have been wanting to make, so having one of these microphones would be helpful ♥