Best Budget Microphone For Gaming & Streaming | Which Should You Buy??

[@Mysterygamer]

just a heads up the actual test starts at 06:46

[@Goose_is_king]

Thx

[@symonesun4200]

Thank you 😊

[@aooide]

7:14 Tonor TC-777 7:34 hyper x solocast 8:16 fifine apligame 8:55 razer seririn mini WITH MIC STANDS 10:06 Tonor TXC-777 10:16 Hyper x solocast 10:37 Fifine ampligame 10:49 razer seirin mini

[@luxx998]

The thing we needed most

[@Pigmoxd]

You forgot a mic…

[@jessemilligan]

My takeaway from this is that a $20 mic arm does more for sound quality than adding another $100 to the mic itself

[@tomzz2712]

fax

[@DeathStriker88]

@@tomzz2712 lol when you kids don't know what fax actually means:

[@ahora1026]

@@DeathStriker88 lol you kids probably never seen a fax in your life

[@R1-_-]

@iThe_SeaHorse ikr 💀

[@onnowesterman6286]

@@ahora1026 lol no they don't indeed.. Probably meant fact written in a popular way ..

[@fardrives]

My personal favorites under $50 No Stand 7:34 hyper x solocast 8:16 Fifine Ampligame 8:55 Razer Mini W/ Stand 10:16 hyper x solocast 10:37 Fifine Ampligame 10:50 Razer Mini

[@nameyname1447]

Hyper X Solocast For Sure

[@fardrives]

@nameyname1447 Yeah, I actually purchased the razer mini and had to return it. I'm not sure how to describe what was wrong exactly, but way too much intake of sound on the mic, and it constantly cut off for me. Might have been a bad luck of the draw. Maybe the wire was shot. I'm not an audiophile guy, so I didn't feel like messing with settings that, and it was broken out of the box. This is typical with razer. You either get a good one, and it lasts forever or a dead on arrival.

[@shadow.394]

this is just for my reference 7:14 Tonor TC-777 7:34 hyper x solocast 8:16 fifine apligame 8:55 razer seririn mini WITH MIC STANDS 10:06 Tonor TXC-777 10:16 Hyper x solocast 10:37 Fifine ampligame 10:49 razer seirin mini

[@Stevesteacher]

I use a Fifine T669 and it's perfect 99% of the time, it does pick up a lot of background sounds (so people talking or typing on their keyboards), but in turn is also very powerful, the input volume is always set to the lowest it can go and can still pick up my voice with ease

[@hammerboy4214]

Do you have the Microphone on your desk or on an microphone arm?

[@Stevesteacher]

@@hammerboy4214 I have it on an arm

[@asi_nordy]

@@hammerboy4214 the t669 comes with an arm and a basic stand

[@imjustsomeguy]

Would be nice to hear how they sound when using a keyboard and mouse. But overall, great comparison. I'm really impressed with the fifine one. I'm slightly disappointed with the expensive Razer and Blue Yeti X because the cheaper versions sound better

[@zaini9715]

Honestlyyy the razer one was really disappointing... I love them but I genuinely think their products are hyped up too much; so many cheaper alternatives that do better.

[@bosstankproductions1304]

My Tonor doesn’t pickup keyboard sound and I have a pretty loud keyboard. I’m not too sure why he doesn’t like the Tonor as he doesn’t state, but it’s honestly a solid microphone

[@El-Burrito]

The hyper x solocast sounds great for being on the low price point.

[@gorillachest5454]

Microphone

[@tootzz546]

Microphone

[@janvertonghen14]

Microphone

[@imcodezero1112]

Microphone

[@JustKaga]

​@@janvertonghen14 finally found another anti gay person

[@vampoutking9184]

The hyper x and fifine ampligame were so close in quality that I stopped looking at my screen ( having youtube in pop out mode) that I did not realize the mic change. Amazing replica.

[@trozbotthirteen7512]

Honestly the quad cast was the best but not worth double imo over the seirin or the fifine. I was really happy with the fifine sound.

[@itscarlosreally]

The Fifine Ampligame is actually good enough for professional recordings. Very good bang for your buck.

[@Pshpshpshpshpshpshpsh]

I use the fifine for work and my coworkers had been blown away from not just how good it sounds but also the set up.

[@DefinitelyNotATerriblePerson]

bruh I literally got it without looking at reviews and am now blown away that its this good like I was expecting a pretty good but not amazing quality

[@___The_giga_chad___]

cow workers lol 😹😹

[@danny_why1623]

@@___The_giga_chad___ 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kaitlynleyva8004]

Does the RBG mess with lighting? My setup is close and moody

[@Jebbles1]

I followed your advice and bought the HyperX Solocast Mic, and wow 😮 I also got it 20% off and it sounds amazing. Out of the box I was told my voice sounds crisp and clear and with discord's 'Krisp' settings enabled, the mic won't pick up any background noise, bumping of the microphone, or keyboard typing! Thank you so much for your great recommendations. Definitely picking up the boom arm soon.❤

[@Cable_Tie]

That Fifine mic is actually sooo cool and for sooo cheap! I’m tempted to get one now XD

[@dukebeamer8154]

i just got it was wanting to get a hyper x and went down the research rabbit hole and this help me make my final decision

[@Stratilex]

​@@dukebeamer8154what made you choose the fifine?

[@ThisisIsma]

If u could make a video explaning how to configure shure sm7b would be awesome. Thanks for all ur videos u are awesome

[@hydrolixz3206]

yup

[@kommunismusarbeiterjonny]

Fethead and then into your interface... Or if you have an interface with good preamps just plug it in?😂 Edit: dont forget its a dynamic mic so dont use phantom power and let it be close to your mouth

[@dutchvikingrsagas]

I recently bought the solocast for KZbin making and got a cheap enough boom arm, and I have to say, as someone who always used gaming headsets, it's such an increase in quality.

[@konextrax]

Solocast has to be one of the best here, it sounds so clean

[@vCuda]

The HyperX solocast sounds so much cleaner than anything else at the price point. Might pick one up

[@joshlalik6973]

I have the toner tc-777 and I'm super happy with it. It feels, looks,and sounds better than anything I've had before it.

[@kaskodus8891]

same, great for youtube videos. its a little quiet but some gain and compressor makes it great.

[@Swufz]

same, but i hate it

[@cheesykiller1298]

Yo based on this video, I bought the fifine ampligame mic with a mic stand and i absolutely love it! Thank you! I would not have bought something if it hadnt been for this video!

[@skybonegamingvideogames280]

I recently got the hyperx solocast and I am soo happy with how good it is

[@FlexStudioPL]

seiren mini is awesome mic. Used it for 2 years straight for work. One major problem with it. NO MUTE button so i was disconnecting my mic every time from USB. Switched To Seiren with mute button only for that... For sure Razer knew it when they manufactured MINI that ppl will have problem with it.

[@celeridad6972]

What boom arm did you use? I'm only seeing arms of 100 dollars available, links are dead and this is the newest video on the topic lol Need help pls

[@onnowesterman6286]

If you do rec on obs with a streamdeck you could mute the mic with the touch of a button.

[@Aggie1295]

There is a huge price difference between the Razer mics, but I'm not sure there is that much of a difference in the sound.

[@TheVideoNerd]

Ye the big Razer one is really disappointing

[@kirisuma2186]

@@TheVideoNerd especially as it sounded worse out of the box.... they probably didn't bother to look to much into that because "hi it comes with a software, do it your self!"

[@shahkrown]

Why does the solocast lowkey sound better than the quadast?

[@rorydoddsmtb.]

Your videos never disappoint

[@bobuk5722]

Did you speed this up? I can follow the audio but it does seem a rather fast delivery. Better though than the overly slow ones I sometimes come across - there's a lot here packed into a short space.

[@bleugon]

The Title: "Under $50" The Thumbnail: "has the second mic as $114" Me trying to figure out how 114 is less than 50:

[@ryyy4312]

just for my own use solocast with and without boom arm 7:35 10:17

[@ryyy4312]

i wish i could hear a typing test with the mic close to the keyboard and the mic closer to the mouth but i think solocast is for me

[@GodsChild27125]

Fifine Ampligame a8 is a huge mic quality improvement compared to a6. Should be mentioned!

[@rooblyc]

I have the blue yeti microphone, the sound is just incredible for me, I'm not saying that just because I have it, it's just that I think the sound is excellent, in addition with some adjustments, this microphone becomes almost totally perfect!

[@icedcaries]

hi :) i just purchased the yeti, may i ask what were the adjustments that you made to make it sound better? Thank you!

[@rooblyc]

@@icedcaries I watched the video of Jason Yadlovski for the adjuments of the yeti: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKfJmaaIiNtnh6c

[@VGIRLTV]

The sound is amazing when it’s not randomly echoing or sounding like your under water

[@John_-co5lx]

@@icedcaries did it end up being worth it?

[@icedcaries]

@@John_-co5lx i love it, people always ask me what mic i use and i openly recommend it

[@Xavom24]

For the voice of The Video Nerd and using the added boom mic stand, it's my opinion that the Razer Seirin Mini @10:49 might be best though the HyperX SoloCast @10:16 is also very close. I hearing a broader frequency range of the Razer Seirin with a full low end a more crisp highs. Great video.

[@jefboerigamer3957]

I'm hesitating from which I would buy , 9:53 (bleu yeti) or 10:25 (hyper x quadast) Sorry for English I’m from the Netherlands

[@rachelrawrr]

Thank you so much for doing a mic test with the mics still on their desk stands! I am looking for a mic for my mom so she can have something just a little better than her headset mic, but the mic arm would be way too much for her to handle.

[@Motivational_Flavio]

Solocast is actually amazing 😍

[@brandonbeast_1126]

I have the solo cast it’s good but if you even hit your desk or the mic you can hear it very loudly

[@MichaelW.1980]

Let’s be fair: The Yeti feels as heavy because of the stand, which by itself makes for 3/4 of the weight. It’s a ridiculously heavy stand. The Yeti itself isn’t THAT heavy. I will still say; At that price tag, the Yeti is the microphone to beat, when it comes down to usb microphones and sheer audio quality. But I’m glad I have switched to audio interface + XLR microphone a long time ago.

[@rooblyc]

I have the blue yeti microphone, the sound is just incredible for me, I'm not saying that just because I have it, it's just that I think the sound is excellent, in addition with some adjustments, this microphone becomes almost totally perfect!

[@lowg4br146]

10:49 razer mini 6:48 blue yeti

[@Nudogi_Galgori]

It's hard to set up the Seiren to boom arm. It doesn't fit with 5/8 inch screw.

[@kommunismusarbeiterjonny]

The yeti plus thing was distorting or smth like that

[@mrtiredeyes]

Gonna go with the Razer Seiren mini...I'll let you know how it goes, fingers crossed!

[@x_noy1040]

@mrtiredeyes How did it go ??

[@mrtiredeyes]

@@x_noy1040 very good! I need to invest in a mic stand, I KNOW he recommended that, but couldn't afford at the time. Sounds really good up close but is easy to sound faint if too far away. Still working on my "youtube voice," I'm starting a new channel as soon as I have a few videos made!

[@x_noy1040]

@@mrtiredeyes Okay thanks. Good luck for your youtube channel!

[@AaronsTalks]

Looks like I'm buying the solocast! Or maybe two. For a guest :) Thanks for all your videos. You have been an excellent help in finding the right mic for my videos. The Fifine Ampligame is incredible but cost sooo much more in my cuontry

[@michaelmcwilliams5339]

The normal blue yeti also works with blue voice with the logitech ghub update

[@celeridad6972]

It appears Sudotack doesn't have anything in stock, video is only a week old and they are sold out? Getting gear is proving more difficult than I thought

[@MrRoflcopter1234]

Quick question: I'm mainly recording training videos for my work and would like upgraded sound quality. However, I have kids and work from home + I have a loud air conditioner in my office. Should I even consider a condenser microphone or go with a dynamic mic to help with background noise suppression?

[@Lukas-qg5bx]

that fifine sounded very good imo!

[@Echo-ctulu]

The solo cast sounds great for the price. Thank you so much

[@SigmastormBeheHunter]

11min video on testing microphones for under 50$. First 7 minutes has an ad, microphones over 50$ and no testing. I have no words.

[@DavianFN]

Idk which to buy… I really need those buttons on the Blue Yeti, but the Seiren is so good and way affordable. Blue Yeti: 06:45 Seiren Mini: 08:53

[@yofavssssz]

I do notice the Blue Yeti has more options and basically more able to access. The Seiren Mini is super close. I heard some bad reviews from the Blue Yeti though. Which one did you end up choosing?

[@spartantyler7]

Thank you so much this is a very insightful video it seems in terms of budget the hyper x solocast, fifine ampligame, and razor seirin mini are all dependable options

[@albertjohn8723]

Other higher tier mics has fuller vocal, but i can hear pop sound. Razer seiren v2 pro no pop sound, very stable and clean.

[@nomad7317]

As always, great video!

[@nameyname1447]

Thanks for the video! Im getting the hyper x solocast now!

[@TheVideoNerd]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@nameyname1447]

Just got it, awesome mic!!!@@TheVideoNerd

[@MadGamezYT]

This was very helpful. Please make an updated video for 2023. You probably won’t see this but if you do thanks! ❤️

[@asi_nordy]

is the solocast better than the fifine t669?

[@untam3d8888]

Keep going like this! I love your vids❤️🇳🇱💪🏻

[@FlynLatif]

hyper x solocast by far, the rest have issues, fifine comes close but is slightly tinny & boxy in comparison and you can tell cheaper made

[@BeardedMounjarbro]

Nice video! I am currently recording free guitar lessons on my channel and looking for the best mic for the iPhone and am currently using the Shure MV88. What would you recommend for the best mic for recording voice and instrument together?

[@luis4290]

The tonor one is actually the most natural sounding of all, the other ones sound a bit fake for me, like they add more bass, and make the voice deeper than it actually is.

[@SouIsActive]

The Fifine mic actually sounds really good to be honest I might need to get it because my current mic is terrible

[@anoniem012]

What is VST? and are the VST plugins free? Do you have any video about information about adding best effects after recording?

[@BruddhaGromby]

is it just me or do both of the hyper X ones sound the same? thats both a good and a bad thing. the 40 dollar one sounds EXTREMELY good for the price. im gonna buy it this weekdn.

[@KnieperGames]

did you like it? I'm wanting it to improve my audio quality

[@BruddhaGromby]

@@KnieperGames oh I loved it, if you want I'll do a snippet of it and upload it, I'm purely using the mic and a windscreen I got for like 5 dollars, but the windscreen doesn't make a difference u less there's air circulating

[@cukestar6652]

@@BruddhaGromby Hey could you actually upload a snippet of it? I'm considering it and it would help me thank you.

[@BruddhaGromby]

@@cukestar6652 im about to finish up a school project, and im voicing over it, ill just send a link to it when im done, is that fine? it should be finished in the next like hour or two

[@CherryBlossoms-w8r]

Could you use the premium microphones for your phone? Because I really like going on singing apps and I want the best kind quality

[@SonoftheMustardTiger]

If I am shooting a video with a phone of me sitting at a table is it better to use one of these and record the audio to Adobe Audition or better to use a shotgun mic and connect it directly to the phone?

[@alchapman45]

Amazing brother thank you for your detailed and very useful demonstration

[@smokey_mk2]

you said the blue yeti x is alot more expensive then the normal blue yeti but its only 20 dollars apart?

[@mohammedabdelmoneim4791]

What about sudotack st-800

[@gochadc]

Man that Hyper X Solocast sounds really nice for the price, I'm gonna consider buying one for sure.

[@lougou7698]

just for futur whne compering the razer siren elite v2 it is a top adres mic meaning that mic i ment to be spoken into from the top rather then the side of it like the blue yeti even tho tahy have "the same" design aside from the stand and mounting

[@anominon]

I don't know if I'm just getting old, but I don't understand all the light up features they keep putting on things nowadays. Why would I want my microphone to flash colours at me? They could leave out the silly lights and put that extra money towards making the mic work better.

[@TheVideoNerd]

Social media shows very colorful rgb or very clean single-color light setups. They look amazing with the correct lighting and photo edits, so people want it at home as well. Sadly, it never looks even close to the pictures in real life. But people like to have it, especially when coming on camera for streams or videos. It looks nice then! Cheers :)

[@anominon]

@@TheVideoNerd I guess, but... it's a microphone, ideally it shouldn't draw attention if appearing in shot, and the rest of the time it won't even be seen at all (and for a lot of people they won't even be filming themselves if they're using it to record voiceover for their animation or gaming or something)

[@Wildtuff]

I have a 50 dollar normal gaming budget which one should I get??

[@AnOlderChristianWoman]

Which are compatible with Chromebook?? Thanks.

[@Jack-oc2fc]

Why does the seiren pro sound worse than the mini lol?? Also I feel like the solocast sounds better than the quadcast...

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

As someone who has the yeti don't buy it if you're room isnt acoustically treated or you live in a big city and have no sound treatment

[@turtl3_music_records]

my Hyperx Quadcast S has a audiochip failure and sometimes it just makes 8 bit crunchy sounds ;-;

[@AtomicSquid9964]

Please try the ovedisa mic kit

[@ltax1348]

Still going for the iUKUS from last year

[@blopolot3885]

the “old mans cap” he put on that razer mic gave it a tip

[@phrogxw]

imo, fifine ampligame if you are on a budget, and if you are willing to spend a bit more buy an elgato wave 1 or 3

[@lollygan8193]

Great video! Very informing and non time wasting! Thank you Video Nerd!

[@lenospre]

Does the static mute button mean it'll mute your voice like if u were in game u push it to mute?

[@AlCaponeUK94]

solocast is elite for that cost, will be copping

[@AlCaponeUK94]

fifine was also top class, very little difference between these two

[@lydiaslofilounge]

Do these tips and advice translate for ASMR content? I don't know where to start 😳

[@Adeec]

I have the Razer Seiren Mini. I tried it on streams. And it works wonder. But I don’t know what’s the good settings on OBS. Coz the volume is too low if I don’t put it closer to my mouth. 💀

[@StojanovicJovan]

Keep up the good work man ur underrated

[@blueish6198]

The razer siren mini was the best bang for your buck

[@charlotteturner7787]

Does it work with Xbox series x

[@Tam-rv9nn]

i think you should test the CAD Audio u29. It's a really budget microphone. Even though it doesnt have a good stand, it has really nice sounds!

[@MrJBM247]

Picked up an open-boxed HyperX QuadCast for $60... Thanks for the video...

[@GenjaOrigins]

how far can i be when italk to the mic? i am thinking about HyperX Solocast Razer Seiren Mini. I want talk in dota and in discord to people. and i want them to hear me good but i want be relaxed how far can i have mic from mouth?

[@luzdelgallego617]

Thank you for the video. Still, I have a question: which lev microphone? i am searching for a mic that I can tag on my shirt (i would like to record anywhere - outdoors and indoors) thank you

[@tanvirhoque1307]

Check out the Maono AU-a04. I want to buy this one and want your opinion about it.

[@juanchio]

Thanks for the video and honest opinion, I am new at this and I am really digging into the best budget option. In the video, you use a lavalier mic. Is it wireless? I was aiming for one of those since they are more versatile, don´t you agree?

[@evanpole4951]

Omg it is my first time being super early!

[@Crimson0604]

I never would have guessed I could get near professional VA quality for less than $100, wow

[@CrocoDylianVT]

I got today a Redragon Quasar GM200 for $26, tested audio and oh boy it's good for it's price, specially coming from a $8 HP headset's mic

[@amosboersma6869]

i just love it when u uplode

[@BrandonCavittsChannel]

Still waiting for you to get the Samson g track pro. Gonna be one of the best you review. Out of the mics you can compare it with.

[@kriskhaira]

Hi. Does anyone know if the LED on the HyperX Solocast can be disabled? I'm worried it might be too distracting.

[@KnieperGames]

it can

[@MunchkinGD]

Quick fact : The Razer Seiren V2 Pro doesn't capture from the front, but from the top, like the SM7B or the MV7. Really liked your video by the way, I have a HyperX Quadcast but i would like a Seiren Elite or a Seiren V2 Pro. Love your videos!

[@NuttedInYoMom]

HyperXSolocast: 7:33 10:17

[@spider-ub4bk]

try doing a new budget streaming pc plz

[@TenjiiCraft]

They all are really good

[@omkargidde1722]

Can test blue snowball in any of your videos that is a good mic too