Best Cheap Interview Microphone? - $30 BOYA Dual Lavalier Microphone Review

[@ThinkMediaTV]

⚡ QOTD: What do you think about the sound quality of the BOYA mic? LMK! 👇 Watch other videos for tips and new products for content creators in our #NABshow series here ➡️ bit.ly/BestOfNABshow

[@VansWorld]

Think Media mic’s sounded good. I wish it was wireless Bluetooth though. 😁👍 great video thanks for sharing

[@nikleiser5888]

Hey Sean, what are your thoughts on a multiple niche(ish)channel (Tech, MTB, Watersports ) inside a Travel/Lifestylechannel ? Can you cover this topic in a video ?

[@JamesHarrisIII]

I think it sound pretty good for only 30.00 Sean I know after watching your review of the 20.00 Boya microphone I picked up and love it so this just steps it up for only 10.00 more and you get the additional mic seems well worth it for the quality.

[@kevinkidd7211]

Think Media awesome

[@gzamora25]

Based on the quality i believe it should cost $15. I have heard better mics for $30 and wireless. Lookup Fifine Mics. Great quality for their price point. I use one of their wireless lav mics which cost me $30. However, this is still a great price for the product. It does sound decent. Specially if you don't need wireless.

[@stephendverner]

I’m an AV professional with 20+ years of experience. For the last 3 years I’ve been the TEch Director for a historic theatre. I’ve been wanting to get into creating KZbin content for a while now. Stumbled into your channel a few days ago after researching tech equipment I’d need. My employer had to cancel all events due to COVID-19, but I am working from home. Now the need to engage with our audience via online media has come to the forefront. I just ordered some Boya mics today. After watching hours and hours of video I just couldn’t get over the sound quality when compared to mics that were way more expensive. I am a brand snob so I was looking for the Shure, Audio Technica, etc. professional brands I am so familiar with to also lead in manufacturing great mics that adapt to your smartphone. They are there and they are good, but after several shootout comparison videos I was convinced enough to give the Boya brand a shot. I ordered both the single wired lav and the mini shotgun to have flexibility. Excited to get started creating quality content with my iPhone 11 at an all in budget of just over $130 bucks - 2 mics, tripod, phone to tripod mount and all the necessary audio adapters. Signing up for your KZbin masterclass as well. Thanks for the great content.

[@websitesthatneedanem]

Quote of the week! - "Just start. Start before you're ready."

[@calistarenee4786]

I’m currently using my phone to film until I can afford a camera. I’m in need of better audio. This is something I’m definitely looking into.

[@MannyVegaNieves]

That Mic is definitely a must, and the price is phenomenal.

[@myozbubble]

Heather has done a great job growing organically. Her growth sounds like it was at a speed (fairly quickly!) she handled very well. High fives!!!

[@EscobarStyle]

“GET STARTED” ... I love this!! People will dislike or like your content but just do what you love and get going. And that’s what I did no matter if I get 2 likes or 15 dislikes. We ALL start somewhere. ✌🏼

[@PrimalVideo]

Solid microphone! Great video #TeamThink

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Thanks Justin - appreciate you!

[@shanescott3168]

I've had good luck with the Boya M1 mics. They have surprisingly good sound quality especially for the price. I'm using two Boya M1 microphones with a splitter into my Canon for interviews but the dual mic setup is a better value.

[@MannyVegaNieves]

I love these interviews since it provides the information in a more casual setting due to the nature of a conversation.

[@closedsundays9003]

VERY helpful and inspiring. My son and I are just starting and are very green. Hearing Heather talk about the beginning awkwardness and difficulty of editing is SO us! Very inspiring to know we are not alone. Also the mics sound REALLY good. As a matter of fact, I'll be heading to Amazon right now to pick up those mics no doubt. Smartphone video may be acceptable for starters creating, but the audio tends to suck. Thanks once again.

[@thetireddadtech3827]

I'm liking this product. It keeps the conversation more natural. You don't have to keep moving a handheld mic back and forth...and that price!

[@luciano.armani]

i really want to know if it records everything into a stereo track or one mic goes to L and the other one to R

[@alexanderlyon]

Heather is crushing it! Nice going.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Agree! 😎

[@TheValueKing]

The King Approves of the Boya mic, sounds great, especially for the price! Might be our next purchase!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

TheValueKing 👊🏼⚡️💯

[@BeautyOutspoken]

Was in the market for a new mic. This video couldn’t have come at a better time

[@FlytPath]

Awesome video Sean

[@scotttovey]

The BOYA dual lavaliere microphones did not have the same audio quality of your handheld, however, they are superior in quality to a standard on camera built in microphone. As much as I may prefer the deeper base of your handheld, the BOYA dual lavaliere microphones are a good buy at $30.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Agree. And we should have done a test with just the on camera mic. We were about 10+ feet away from the camera so the audio would be incomprehensible. So the BOYA def. a good budget solution. And I agree - the AVX is far superior - but it's also 10-20x more expensive. 😎

[@maartenmidden1651]

I think the deeper base is super annoying and more tiring to listen to. I noticed that a lot of KZbinrs prefer more base in the voice sounds.

[@scotttovey]

@@maartenmidden1651 Dynamic mics will naturally deepen the sound as they eliminate a lot of ambient background noise.

[@inflamezish]

That BOYA mic was awesome. I just bought it for my channel and Podcast. I think it will do amazing for a start.

[@AaronWilhelm]

I've been using the $20 Boya BY-M1 since I started and have 0 issues or real desire to upgrade.

[@RichAraujo]

The handheld is definitely cleaner and crisper, and the lavs capture a little bit too much of the room, but you can't beat that price. I'm guessing if you hadn't used the handheld as a reference, most people would be totally satisfied with the quality of the lavs.

[@hazelvee2527]

You can hear right away that the reviewed microphones capture more of the background noise. I am really impressed by the handheld microphone you use in the beginning. Which model is that?

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Sennheiser AVX -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKjFZGiGgN1nb9U Which costs like 10-20x more. 😎 That background noise is actually typical of a lavaier style mic.

[@hazelvee2527]

Think Media: Thanks for the quick response. :-))

[@ChelseaNicole]

Audio sounds incredible for $30! And love the idea of using phone/snapchat to practice getting comfortable on video! :)

[@NowyKurs]

Thanks a lot for review. Very useful. I was considering this lav, but I can say from my experience so far, that even a one single omni lav mic placed in the middle, should work for random interview. Even low budget lav mics those days, can have a very decent pro quality. Additionaly, with the current developed softwares, you can easily make an improvement for any sound 🔊 recording. What you usually unable to correct, it's a speaker voice tone and their phonetics 😁

[@futuretech2330]

does it output 2 discrete channels? or does it combine both lavalieres into the output? i'm trying to do an interview with two people and i need to be able to control left and right channels for volume differences. does this give you 2 separate adjustable channels on the output ?

[@FindingMinwoo]

Hey there! Great video as always. Just one quick question. So I'm mainly using Osmoaction for filming now and connecting M1DM directly to Osmo might be too complicated and also won't be ideal to have all the cables hanging around when the Osmo IS actual camera to film. So I think having M1DM with my iphone to record the sound easily and freely and have Osmo free to focus on filming videos. What do you think? Thank you for your time and answer in advance!

[@denverboyd9953]

I started watching your videos about a week and a half maybe two weeks ago. I've gone super deep on starting a youtube channel. I now own a Canon Rebel T2I that I got used, a Kit lense, a Blue Yeti USB mic, a very nice tripod, a takstar shotgun mic, and the boya lapel mic. I'm so excited to start up this channel :D A bit nervous, but super excited. Love your videos I watch at least 3 a day haha. Thank you for being such an inspiration and having such awesome content.

[@Lishtenbird]

The goddamn test itself starts halfway, at 2:22

[@Kaysap]

😭😂😂

[@BMgreekyoutuber]

This channel is just AWESOME I'm a subscriber for a year now and you helped me a lot improving my channel so thank you!!!

[@OneManOneCamera]

"Punch fear in the face." I like that.

[@SamandStephen]

Looks and sounds great! I just purchased the M1

[@dallas_S]

WOW that's way better then my mic

[@thechinerychannel]

This looks and sounds great! Super convenient, will have to pick one up!

[@misterolot]

The sound was pretty good, been using the Shure MVL in the same category, works well too. Thanks for the advice guys!

[@Sverigebilden]

Hi, thanks for a great video. Can you suggest any similar brands to BOYA Dual Lavalier Microphone? Thanks in advance.

[@sirjohnmichael]

So what imports the left and right as two channels of audio? I need to separate channels. Does it emerge the left and right inputs or are they kept separate

[@repairvehicle]

What do you think of Panasonic HC-WXF1K Vs Sony ax53? Which one should I choose? Do you have a video on Panasonic any chance? Thank you.

[@InspiredLivingFengShui]

Can you use just one mic (records mono?) and then fill from Left to Right channel (in Premiere) to create stereo sound? Or do you have to use both mics? Can you separate them? And easily connects to a PC? What about a MAC? Thanks tons!

[@Bestbinocularsreviews]

Hi - I am just about to cover an Optics/ Outdoors Trade show for my channel and thus I've been researching what microphones to use for interviews etc. - Just wanted to say that I found this and some of your other videos very helpful. Thanks very much. Jason

[@chinospeaks3924]

The mic sounds nice and clear. Great video!

[@Akula114]

Meh. I didn't really care for the background noise. Of course, I'm used to using Sony ECM 77Bs and Tram Lavalieres, and Sennheiser mics. It's not fair because the ECM77Bs cost over $400 a piece but I'm sorry, I just choose the stuff that works best for the job. Uhmm, and to be honest, I use those mics for professional work, too, so I know I'm not a fair judge. But do you hear the difference between the AVX and the BOYAs? Try listening with headphones because good 'phones are always less forgiving or any audio problems, and you'll hear a HUGE difference. If ya gotta go on the cheap, you can't get better advice than from Think Media, but if you're really ready to get serious and can sell your firstborn, go with the expensive mics. Your audio will really stand out from the pack. (BTW, limited to one Sennheiser ATX mic? Consider having a friend help and use a boom or fishpole, as it's often known. With a little practice, you can do sound like the pros do and leave the lavalieres in the kit.)

[@tmlocalone]

Thanks as always for your up beat tips , Sounded Great

[@amandiae89]

What are the pros and cons of a lapel mic vs a shotgun mic?

[@HomamAlghorani]

I bought this mic bcoz of you guys, i will test it today in my new video

[@videotempest7502]

Great review! I tried the Purple Panda lav, but it was very (electrically) noisy and sounded awful. Great to see there's more budget lav options!

[@websitesthatneedanem]

They sound better than the handheld!

[@pixireads]

Just came over from the Zoom mic test, I think this one sounds better than both of the Zoom mics.

[@YourEverydayJoe]

Cool Mics. Can they be used together on one subject as a stereo mic?

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Both mics seem to be "always on" - but the answer is yes - you could just attach both mic to yourself. This actually looks "normal" because a lot of people will record backup audio so you can see two lavalieron them (Example: Phil DeFranco).

[@haroldaltamirano3958]

Thanks for answering. I saw the Phil DeFranco example and how he just has the two mics next to each other. Doesn’t look dumb!

[@casualconversation4572]

This is awesome I just started doing public interviews and am interested in the mic your using in the beginning. Any recommendations for hand held mics

[@AandAtv2007]

Nice mics the audio sounded awesome. And I'll buy this one right now.

[@TheHauntedGuy]

Thank you for sharing these tips.

[@mozione]

Sounds great guys! Good job and thanks for the product suggestion.

[@rellikDet]

Great test! Sounds great for the price, but does it record on L/R separation or just merges to mono? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!

[@bidufree]

There's no separation. You get both microphones on the same track.

[@rellikDet]

@@bidufreeright on time 🤣

[@bidufree]

@@rellikDet I didn't see the question before. You should have asked me directly 😉

[@j_qong]

Realy like your vids. Make me happy

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Thanks Jan - keep crushing it! 👊💯

[@SavingwithStephanieJ]

Great Video. The sound quality was on point

[@bolivianbillionaire1349]

hi..good show........hey, what is the type of microphone you are holding in this interview? it looks a tad expensive...? do you have any recommendations for budget - yet not too ratty - similar types? .. ..ta..

[@TheTechGirl007]

Hey i am using the normal single boya mic. and i never knew they did a dual one too. thanks for the info.

[@marcanthonystorm]

Thanks Sean. I’m going to BestBuy to see if they have this. I use te R0DE Video Shotgun mix for my videos but need to have one that I can attach to my collar for interviews like you said. Thanks again.

[@iearthling68]

Thanks for another great video

[@drde63]

Does the microphone run with software for the smartphone?

[@elideg4798]

Will this work with a lightning to headphone jack single for iPhone 8/X/Xs

[@BookYourImagination]

Good review! Great to hear the mic in a real world environment, background noise & all. I was so interested in what she was saying, I forgot I was supposed to be listening to the sound of the mic. Sold!! 😁😁😁

[@DanielMillerlife]

Cool mic set up ... but noticed a little noise with the two mic set up.

[@mountainnatureandculture4022]

Does it record discrete channels, or just a single stereo mix to a smartphone?

[@malkiaroberts1571]

Yes I did punch fear in the face and got started. I'm looking to invest in this particular lav mic for starters and then upgrade. Thanks for this review!

[@kevinkidd7211]

The Mic sound Awesome

[@modernvisionscc]

Does this microphone split the audio using left and right channels or is it merged stereo output? Would like to know so I could do post processing for each mic seperately.

[@TechnMoto]

With that low price point I think they sounded really good

[@areeshaafridi2697]

Yes but why can I hear background voices when you changed to boya M1Md ?

[@qfksspecial7866]

The boya sounded a little muddy compared to your handheld. However, if I didn't hear you using the handheld, the boya would have sounded quite acceptable.

[@NicholasIngel]

Thanks guys, great video, buying the mic as part of my travel kit.

[@bmoore2160]

Great Video sound was great, great content as well.

[@Traveltoppereu]

Great video about the Boya mic

[@steenbreker60]

I know it's not fair to compare both microphone systems but there is much more background noise from the Boyas than from the handheld mike.

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

It was good. However, when you transferred back to your other set up with the music, I noticed there had been a lot of white background noise. I think that would be normal, but just something I noticed.

[@18WILLS_]

That's a good idea I have that microphone it works very good with the Osmos+

[@kevinlamarr1424]

Thanks for showing how the money flows on KZbin . Now I’ll click from your channel to buy gear.

[@namanplayz21]

Nice Sean bro mic is awesome☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@Verbsdescribeus]

the lavaliers sounded very good :)

[@karinayuwono9181]

hi! so does this mean both people's audio gets recorded on only 1 channel? like if i plug the mic into my camera, will it only show 1 channel recording?

[@JayJay-db4ll]

Sean this video is so brilliant I absolutely love external double mics at $20 the cost you just can't go wrong great for the value I will be purchasing it today I know you haven't seen me on your channel for all week been busy with work anyways keep crushing it and I will continue to watch God bless you

[@VoiceDrew]

Not bad for $30. Personally, I'd like to find a lav or lav set that are unidirectional.

[@MannyVegaNieves]

Awesome video and amazing content. I'll definitely be looking into that Mic.

[@AtypicalPaul]

I purchased the boya mic per your suggestion from a previous video. Great little mic. I would like to get one of those little fluffy mic covers for wind for it for when I'm riding my scooter or motorcycle.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Agree - great mic and good idea for wind!

[@namastejapan984]

Boya’s mics are really best

[@MaiaStocks]

I think it's a good mic. Sounds good and clear to me. 😁👍

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Agree. 👊💯

[@johnparapat4476]

What's the wireless handheld mic that you are using in the beginning and the end of this video. How did you set itu up with your camera? Thanks

[@BingoLittletradingfootball]

Would like to use these lav mics but my Galaxy Tab S4 only has a headphone socket not a mic input. Any way round this? Great channel you have

[@pixldesigners]

Where did u get the jacket printed .. liked it very much

[@thatleidy]

Could I go vlogs and makeup on my channel or is that stopping me from growing? Help please. Love this video btw it was helpful.

[@deemaxful]

we need any 3rd party camera for these on galaxy s9+ ilke open camera or not

[@carlitosvodka]

hey think media, these items you market, they arent really available do you ahve distributors in other countries like asia?

[@ApolloMusic.mp3]

How i wish i could have one of those 😭

[@felicianavernon7176]

I would like to know which are the best android phones for photography.

[@CaspianKid]

Among the best would be the new Huawei P20 Pro, Pixel 2 XL, Samsung Galaxy S7/8/9 and Note 8, LG V30 (best for video). Several groups have come out advising against purchase of Huawei phones due to the risk of deeply embedded spyware, but it's camera (it actually has 3 cameras) has fared well in comparison to full-frame DSLR cameras costing ~ $3,000 (though obviously far less capable than a DSLR).

[@felicianavernon7176]

okay thanks.

[@felicianavernon7176]

can't afford to buy a camera yet but i will in the future. need to upgrade my phone. so thanks for the info.

[@CharlieAligaen]

That audio actually sounded pretty good! Thanks for the recommendation. I just ordered through your affiliate link.

[@hellafrenzy]

This is the mic that i use for my videos. Such great mic for the price. You can get it even cheaper if you bought it from china 😄

[@jarrahparry]

I record my busking music with the Boya boya m1 mic, it's great.

[@relaxvideo3d]

Cool, but in user manual i read: "Each mic routes to discrete channel" Is this not true?

[@ashleylove2914]

I love this

[@ashleylove2914]

It is my favorite mic

[@caseysgarage5991]

It sounds great! The microphone I use was $5 for a pack of three, but I don't have anything for interviews. Actually, something that would allow me to get further away from the other person would be more beneficial for my channel, what would you recommend?

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Casey's Garage the cord on this mic is SUPER long! How far away do you want to get?

[@caseysgarage5991]

Think Media my channel focuses on cars, so I need to be able to go from trunk to hood, about twelve feet sometimes