Which Mic Type is Best for Zoom, Class, Recording 🎙️ 2020 | Headsets, Lavaliers, & Podcasting Mics

[@laurenmin5941]

Love that podcasting mic! What would you recommend in a hybrid classroom situation in which you have some students in-class and others live streaming the session from home? Still the podcasting mic?

[@JulieSchiro]

Hi Lauren! Great question. Yes, still the podcasting mic. Since you'll be moving back and forth in/out of the classroom, I'd suggest a small "podcasting" mic like the Blue Snowball. Keep me posted! :)

[@blahblah4023]

Great question

[@blahblah4023]

Related to that question, we have had questions about teaching using a mask... In that event, might a lavaliere microphone will be better because it is picking up sounds from your torso?

[@JulieSchiro]

@@blahblah4023 Hi John! Great question. I bet a face mask will act as a sort of pop filter, which could make the lavalier (especially more inexpensive ones) sound better by taking down the wind noise/t's/p's. So the lav is a great option for in-class teaching, especially since it allows you to move around the room unlike a standalone mic, which would root you to the desk. The lav mic is also probably a better option in the mask-wearing scenario than, say, a headset with a mic arm, which could hit the mask and in general cause weird interference due to its close proximity to the mask. But for at home "studio" recordings (where I suppose you aren't wearing a mask anyways), the standalone mic is king!

[@markalleneaton]

I'm facing a similar hybrid situation next week - my class is very discussion-based and I'm concerned that the personal lav mic I'm feeding into my laptop for the Zoom students won't be sensitive enough to pick up in-class students' questions & comments from 30 feet away. My strategy is to use a second lav mic (I'm limited to the gear I already own and don't have the resources for a proper room mic) placed near the front of the class with both mics feeding into a splitter into a Zoom H1 (for an independent audio recording) into the laptop. It's a little Frankenstein-esque, but I have high hopes.

[@jameswoodson3243]

i like how she just started the video, no intro or fluff

[@JulieSchiro]

Thanks James!

[@imblessed200]

Same here!! I can't stand freakn intros!!!

[@isaacmatias3673]

I agree as well.

[@snowbear163]

This is the way.

[@williamwinterstein502]

You're right. She's all business. Love it

[@hasanjamal7791]

I was shocked towards the end when you said it's your first KZbin video 😶 You sound like a professional KZbinr 👍🏻👍🏻 Well done what a start keep it going

[@JulieSchiro]

That makes my day DR J! Thanks so much.

[@gabrielaap1517]

same feeling

[@AndreaAralica]

✌❤

[@MemerDad]

what the hell? how is that possible to have such a good video as your first work? amazing

[@arande3]

@@MemerDad probably has lots of practice in some other context, maybe speaking, acting, who knows what.

[@doesnotsupplyiodide]

It's so, so nice to watch a comparison video where each microphone is actually used for long enough to get a feel for the sound quality. The time stamps are also really appreciated. Awesome content, no filler. Thank you so much for this video!

[@JulieSchiro]

I'm so glad, thank you for such a nice comment!

[@brunovincent1969]

I don't need to watch any more microphone videos, because you taught me everything I need to know! Thank you!

[@theflightclubworldwide9983]

“MY FIRST EVER KZbin VIDEO” 🤯.... Your production quality is INSANE!!! You’ll be a top influencer in no time! I can EASILY see you with 1M+ subscribers in no time! Keep up the GREAT work. Btw I subscribed!

[@JulieSchiro]

This comment made my night, thank you @The Flight Club Worldwide!

[@Puwui]

I watched one video aaaaaaaand instant subscribed. Now that’s how you know the channel is gonna have good content.

[@JulieSchiro]

Ahaha this put a smile on my face. Thank you so much.

[@isaacmatias3673]

Concise info, right amount of useful details, charismatic personality, easy to understand vocabulary (not boring) and honest! Amazon and google should hire you as their reviewer.

[@JulieSchiro]

Ah this made my day, thanks so much Isaac!

[@janetroyo5328]

I love the way how you precisely explain everything that you have in this video. It helps me a lot in choosing what to and not to purchase since I am just an aspiring voiceover artist. Thank you.

[@JulieSchiro]

Hi Janet, that is awesome! Thanks so much for the nice comment. Keep me posted on what you decide on for voiceovers! The UHURU sounds great but if you want to go full on pro my dream mic is the Shure SM7B. But it's XLR and you'd need an audio interface for that one. One of these days I might make the upgrade...

[@ableman8]

Came for the mic, stayed for her..

[@arcadestation167]

SIMP

[@thetreasonseason]

I left right away after knowing she has a bf.

[@Aryeed]

simp

[@DwanAnimation]

Simps

[@Aryeed]

@Linneage lol

[@vishal-846]

With this production quality, you're gonna have a million followers in a year or two!!

[@JulieSchiro]

Wow, thanks so much Vishal! 😊

[@theflightclubworldwide9983]

FACTS!!!

[@ashmonsan4125]

You deserve way more subs. Good luck, and don’t give up. Keep posting

[@JulieSchiro]

Wow, thank you so much!! 😊 I really appreciate the encouragement.

[@ashmonsan4125]

Julie Schiro this reply shows that you care about your audience. So I’ve subscribed 👍

[@JulieSchiro]

I really do! Glad it shows! And welcome Ashmonsan😊

[@Doc2705]

At 3:11; “And any breathy sounds”. You just knocked it out of the park with that one! 5 Videos, almost 40K subscribers and your out! You have to be a KZbin Legend. I watch videos on editing and filming often, but I learned more from your videos about the subjects you chose, but more importantly the importance of presence and letting your personality into the video.

[@EmmaIsWriting]

Dang it is so nice to see recommendations that aren't just "get an XLR mic or go home". Thank you! ❤️ I have a Blue Yeti and it's been a bit of a pain (lots of computer vibrations picked up if on desk, very quiet audio if mounted on an arm) but this video inspired me to keep trying! Would love to see a video on how to effectively monitor your audio - I usually plug headphones into the mic but it feels like everyone else is managing to monitor with levels and such adjusted!

[@JulieSchiro]

Thanks for another nice comment Emma! 😊 Really appreciate it. Hmmm, in terms of a solution...I wonder why it is so quiet on the arm. One idea is to use something like OBS as an intermediary (you can use this to stream to Zoom and a ton of other platforms) and you can boost the audio volume in the software. I check my levels by recording in OBS and playing back, and once I'm happy, I don't need to monitor with headphones. Keep me posted?

[@ms.communication8464]

I love it that you take me through what works and what doesn't work...and WHY. This is super helpful!

[@JulieSchiro]

Thank you so much for the nice note!

[@biffy7]

Congrats on making your first video look and sound like everybody else’s 100th.

[@JulieSchiro]

😊 thanks @biffy7!

[@MateVigh]

You could get 100k subscribers in a few months if you published videos on a daily basis. Even though I was not interested in all the topics you covered, I watched all of your videos. Your personality shines through the screen.

[@JulieSchiro]

I wish I could produce content of this quality daily 😅. Thanks so much for the nice comment!

[@eugeneo1589]

It's not personality, it's just super white teeth :)

[@spedway]

Your information and presentation are top-notch. I just watched 4 of your 5 videos this morning, and you answered about a hundred questions I had concerning how to get better sound and video for my virtual meetings. Here's hoping you cross the 20K subscriber mark soon!

[@JulieSchiro]

Hi Brad, this makes me so happy to hear! Thanks for the nice comment and encouragement.

[@mondortheconquer]

Would love to hear more about that separate audio conversation you mentioned towards the end!

[@JulieSchiro]

Hi @Mon Limaoco! Awesome, I've been exploring the XLR space since this video. Love it!

[@Surfnyolly]

This was an awesome video! I’m looking to improve my audio for my work Zoom calls! It’s all so confusing! Going to scan your channel for some headset advice.

[@JulieSchiro]

Thanks so much for the encouragement!!

[@joycechu5911]

Hey Julie, I cannot express how much I like this video of yours. I actually went ahead and ordered the mic Podcasting mic. It's affordable and seem to capture voice really well. I like how you get straight to the point and do different mic tests right away. No long intro, no exaggerating, no flashy images. Before watching your video, I actually looked at a bunch of other videos and really hate that most of them took so long to talk about the quality of the mic.

[@ToufikBaghdissar]

Your channel has grown so much for a 4-video channel. they are very professional and useful though which is weird why you stopped posting. BTW, you can use your earphones with the laptop, you need to fix some setting or might need an adapter to split the mic and line out. you should also create affiliate amazon account. good luck.

[@whitebear813]

I can't skip this video. Your voice is so nice to hear

[@JulieSchiro]

Thanks Rabi!

[@RobertWJackson]

When are you going to post more videos?

[@JulieSchiro]

Hi Robert! I know, I'm so behind. Working on a new one though!

[@RobertWJackson]

@@JulieSchiro Good, can’t wait! I was beginning to think you’d given up on KZbin. :)

[@kaidenfly3739]

This was an excellent and comprehensive video, especially for being one's first! Great job!

[@JulieSchiro]

Thank you so much @Kaidenfly!

[@markkiger5219]

You have a great on screen presence for a first timer. You are a natural and very pleasing to listen to. Keep it up.

[@JulieSchiro]

Wow, thanks so much Mark! I really appreciate the encouragement!

[@ephmassive6081]

Great delivery, overall thoughtful and thorough review. Wish you had more videos! Keep it going :)

[@JulieSchiro]

Thanks so much! You and me both, lol. Working on the next one. I swear it's on its way, haha.

[@AndrePennycooke]

The algorithms sent your video my way. Loved your approach, style and insights. The examples and demos were especially useful. Thank you and good luck with the channel. I’ll be back for the next one.

[@JulieSchiro]

Hi Andre, Your comment made my day, thanks so much!

[@CarlosMartinez-jn2cf]

You're an amazing KZbinr, great explanation, very professional!. I love it!

[@JulieSchiro]

Ah thank you so much @Kalitoz.

[@davestelling]

Agree!

[@JulieSchiro]

Thank you Dave!

[@wagonet]

2 years later i just came back to this to say i hope you come back to making content. You've inspired me to make my own content as well. This video was so helpful when my company went full remote and i needed to get better audio.

[@corn1261]

wow u only have 50 subs I thought u had way more with the quality of this channel

[@JulieSchiro]

Hey Yuu, thank you so much! I'm a brand new tiny channel, just 3 week old :p Thanks so much for subscribing!

[@mgcustodio]

She got the bones of a great channel set up (good audio, lighting and video gear) 😉 definitely looking forward to more content.

[@fit2teach]

and in less than a year she has almost 150k views and over 20k subscribers! WOW! Nice job. (Subscribed)

[@corn1261]

@@fit2teach fr she’s doing insane

[@InnovatorAlvin]

Great technical information that I have been hunting up and low for. Love it. If I were to be picky, the volume is a little soft watching this video. But hey, it's your first video so it is way more than perfect.

[@JulieSchiro]

Thanks for the nice comment @Beetle Van! And you're right, the gain was way too low in this one. I didn't realize that was something I needed to adjust in post 😂 Getting the hang of it...

[@theentrepreneurmindsetcoac6349]

If this is your first video, your channel will take-off very quickly as the audio, editing and your confidence on camera are all wonderful.

[@JulieSchiro]

Thank you so much!!

[@josealbertofernandez4593]

I was son invested in the video's content that I didn't even think about how good the video is made. Great vid !

[@JulieSchiro]

Thank you Jose! 😊

[@unsubscribed857]

Alternatives for zoom meetings on laptop: 1. For office calls, in Headset type, Jabra Evolve2 40 (~$140) works well. The mic cuts out ambient noise pretty well (including ur kids yelling in the same room). Cheaper alternative with mic noise reduction feature: Logitech H340 headset. 2. Combo of 'Airpods + Lavalier mic': For those who already own airpods.. if not satisfied wt the airpods microphone (muffled sound), club them wt Rode Lavalier/collar mic connected to 3.5mm jack on laptop with airpods connected to same laptop via bluetooth. Within zoom settings, select airpods as speakers and Rode mic as microphone.

[@JulieSchiro]

Hadn't thought of the airpods + lav, great idea. Thanks for the tips!

[@jimwalsh7376]

First of all, thank you for joining the KZbin community. You are a delightful addition to the usual collection of techies that post about KZbin production. I like that your point of view is more from a cinematography point of view than a gamer point of view, I was wondering how you were such a natural when this is your first post, but I see from your background that you have probably the ideal background to be doing these kind of videos - teaching and film. Good luck and please make more videos, especially on the budget end for teachers trying to keep students interested in the screen after all this time in lockdown. As for the lavalier mic, I picked up one that had an adapter that I found out I needed to use on my desktop computer, but it was included fortunately. I'm lucky I didn't toss it. Always check the packaging for extra cables, lol. Sorry, I don't have a link, I must have picked it up at a sale or maybe when Radio Shack went under. Anyway, you've inspired me to do a video for my own use to see which mic works best for my Teams meetings. Good luck and I like the bloopers at the end. It's always nice to see someone who isn't afraid to show what's behind the curtain.

[@JulieSchiro]

Hi Jim, thank you for such a lovely comment! It really made my day. That's my thinking too for the next few videos. I want to do one on making Zooms more engaging where I'll cover easy/low cost options up to advanced (green screen stuff). And you're right about the adapter. I wish I had known about TRSS to TRS. My audio knowledge has progressed since that first video 😅. Thanks again for the lovely comment and support.

[@speakingenglishtoday8543]

Thank you so much for the tip! I got the microphone and it's great. I can't wait to use them in my class.

[@JulieSchiro]

That is awesome!! 😊

[@johnwolmack2293]

I really like that you used each microphone for a good period of time so that we could get a feel for what it sounds like. Excellent reviews!

[@JulieSchiro]

Thanks so much John!

[@kdevx]

This is so well done! Love the living room studio setup. Bravo!

[@JulieSchiro]

Thank you so much, Keith!

[@360History]

Your videos are very knowledgeable, your presentation is exceptionally well... why did you stopped making videos ?

[@eddcordero4327]

Ahh that's where the three or four ring 3.5mm jack matter, mic is typically the fourth ring but that usually connects to ground in three ring normal jack's 👌 Great videos, very informative. I'm just starting out myself so I really appreciate your content 👏👏👍

[@JulieSchiro]

Thanks so much Edd! Yes, it was a TRSS issue. Thanks!

[@songsofhues]

Thanks for creating this video! I laughed so hard at your airplane pilot comment in the headsets section. In the end, I was convinced! I pulled the trigger and got the UHURU mic using your affiliate link. Thanks again, Julie! Now I can stop sounding like I have a water tap running in the background 24/7 haha.

[@CodeCoffeeandChill]

Thank you for this! Great review. I am looking for a good mic for my tutorial and this video is one the best!

[@JulieSchiro]

That's awesome, thanks for the nice comment!

[@GiGsail]

I really cannot say how helpful you are! Thank you ... keep going!

[@JulieSchiro]

Thank you so much Giulliano!

[@MrPBJTIME12]

Everyone: Nobody’s first KZbin video can be ~that~ good. Julie: hold my mic

[@JulieSchiro]

This made me laugh, thanks Ben!

[@gndhrbdl]

I'm impressed with your immersion creating this video, subbed!

[@JulieSchiro]

Thank you Yugandhar!

[@eulalio02]

This was really helpful and easy to understand. Showing us how each option sounds really opened my eyes and ears to how an audience might hear me. Very educational. Thank you

[@JulieSchiro]

Thanks so much Lalo!

[@teresasayner668]

I enjoyed your easy-going relaxed yet honest style. Thank you.

[@DanzEnglish]

Thank you. I'm a teacher who does Zoom a lot so this gives me much insight.

[@JulieSchiro]

Awesome! Good luck with the rest of the semester!

[@badcat4707]

Thanks again , young lady . everything I was looking for and wanted to know about microphones ! now I'm going to bounce over to your lighting tutorial ( just because ) .

[@greatvedas]

Thank you for the wonderful video Julie. Btw I felt the audio levels of this video seems a bit lower than normal.

[@JulieSchiro]

Thanks so much Venkat! And you're totally right - I should've increased the gain on this video...the irony! 😅 still learning, but I think I fixed it on my other two videos. Thanks for the nice comment.

[@greatvedas]

@@JulieSchiro I really appreciate your response. Not everyone does that. Keep your great content coming.

[@JulieSchiro]

😊

[@rebeccaroberts5181]

I really enjoy the style of your videos. Conversational and authentic. Thanks for making this fun.

[@JulieSchiro]

Hi Rebecca, thanks so much! 😊

[@elisabethgrc]

(Sees Bose headphone) Hey I have that one! "So here's the problem...." sigh

[@JulieSchiro]

😂 I know I know. They sound great though! Still love them.

[@JoshKaufmanstuff]

Any passive mic (lav mic) that works for a combo jack (like your phone) will need a TRRS to TRS adapter to work in a mic only plug.

[@JulieSchiro]

Thanks Josh! Yes, that was the issue

[@jonbryant9343]

The problems you are having with " playing nice" is a cable issue TRRS and TRS, think what works on and IPhone won't work on and Android/Laptop, adaptors are available. I use Rode and Sennheiser.

[@JulieSchiro]

Hi Jon, thanks for the tip - I will investigate that. Cheers!

[@mrshotx1083]

I watched your other 3 videos, they are so good that I watch this one, I don't even need it but your content is awesome, hope to see more videos

[@JulieSchiro]

Hahaha, thanks so much Cristian!! 😊

[@bjornardahl]

I would really recommend the Hyperx Quadcast for online meetings. So nice quality sound with different mic characteristics, touch mute button top of the mic. The mic is lit red when it's active, and it has a jack output for your favorite headset. In Scandinavia we have a hardware store called Biltema and they have a small clip on mic like the one you used on your chest. It cost approximately $3. Dead silent and one of the best I've have tested! Crazy value for the buck! 😊

[@JulieSchiro]

I haven't heard of this, I will take a look. Thanks!

[@EducationForfree]

I LIKE THE WAY YOU DESIGN THE DESCRIPTION OF THIS VIDEO, AND THEY WAY YOU PASTED AFFILIATE AND NON AFFILIATE LINKS OF AMAZON SO MUCH HARD WORK YOU DID...

[@JulieSchiro]

Thanks so much 😊 I've seen other creators do that and always appreciated it

[@georgekostas3038]

Julie is one of the best in her class, A really good teacher. Wish she would go into teaching a class.

[@JulieSchiro]

Thanks so much George! 😊

[@georgekostas3038]

@@JulieSchiro you are more than welcome, and thank you for making learning fun...

[@ElisBuges]

OMG Julie, you made my life so much easier right now! I just received my new USB Microphone Kit,UHURU, and tested with Zoom, and works just perfect! Thanks a bunch for sharing that information with us! 🙏🏻😊

[@ivansanchez771]

Great analysis! Whenever possible it would be great to know your opinion about webcams or cameras used for broadcasting, what is best, etc.! Thank you!

[@JulieSchiro]

Hi Iván! Thank you and you read my mind! That is what I'm working on now! Should be ready right after the New Year :)

[@andresfelipemuneton1066]

Thank you very much for this comparison. I was confused about which microphone to buy for my zoom meetings; after watching many videos, yours is the one that really helped me make a decision.

[@JulieSchiro]

Awesome, thanks for letting me know Andrés! Always happy to hear that.

[@srowley85]

This may very well have appeared below, given the number of comments. I’ve had similar issues with lab mics interfacing with computers in general. A cheap workaround is to use a USB audio dongle, which you can find for under $10. I’ve had very good results with these on many different laptops using many different mics.

[@JulieSchiro]

Thanks so much Steven! It was a dongle problem lol. Needed a TRSS to TRS adapter. The Bose headset still wouldn't work but at least now my lav is happy!

[@InfinetSystems]

Great video and examples as i'm just starting to look at my options. Thanks Julie!

[@JulieSchiro]

Thanks so much @Neoblk M!

[@sasasthisu]

Alternative title for the video : How other KZbinrs sound in their first video. Seriously How can this be your first video?????? ❤️❤️❤️

[@JulieSchiro]

Loved waking up this morning and reading all your nice comments, thank you!!

[@sasasthisu]

@@JulieSchiro Wow. I woke up to see all these replies from you. I really didn't expect that. ❤️❤️❤️ Looking forward for more videos

[@zirk6392]

I'm surprised at the number of subscribers because you deserve way more ! The video is well researched. Please keep posting, waiting to see way more from you. :)

[@reedsawyer5704]

Julie, watching your older videos makes me appreciate your subtle humor even more. When you do a video, you have done an enormous amount of research, and you present yourself with such great research, that you elevate your credibility to the point that you don't want to watch ANYONE else. Stick with Julie Schiro for the best information, done in the most charming manner. Again, Bravo. You are amazing.

[@JulieSchiro]

Ah thank you Reed!!! Really makes my day, this comment.

[@amberbosse7930]

awesome, comprehensive video. Just ordered myself the USB Condenser and I'm really excited. Thanks for helping save me so much time on researching all these differences myself.

[@JulieSchiro]

Yay!! Awesome Amber. I hope you love yours as much as I Iove mine!

[@dshikhaart926]

I am a student and I was searching a microphone for online classes what would you recommend me

[@JulieSchiro]

Hi Deepshikha! The Blue Yeti snowball is a great option! It's mid-range on price and relatively small so it can sit on your desk! Let me know how you get on.

[@dshikhaart926]

@@JulieSchiro thanks for the suggestion I purchased the blue yeti snowball and it's very good

[@TomasKallstrom]

@@JulieSchiro better than uhuru? I wanna use my keyboard during meetings, uhuru or snowball best?

[@laila-cm9wb]

So if we’re using it for work calls, how do you prevent the echo without using headphones? Would we just have to mute every time?

[@eranbrown617]

Really appreciate your videos - each one sent me on a chase to improve my home office setup to look & sound better on calls (A long winded way of saying "each of your videos ended with me spending money, but with your tips I probably end up spending less :) Keep them coming!

[@aniaphotouk]

Thank you for this video Julie, I have blue yeti, need good quality for tutorial recording. The problem is when I use keyboard or mouse. I think Ill get an arm for it and should be OK

[@JulieSchiro]

Hi Ania, Good idea regarding the mic arm!

[@joeydee716]

Thanks for the very informative video. I’m about to start my online teaching and you raised some key features I hadn’t considered. By the way you’re a natural on You Tube!!

[@JulieSchiro]

Thanks so much Joey!! Good luck with the new semester!

[@PS3GamingScotland]

The Blue Yeti or the Snowball USB mic are great options as they can be plugged into your PC or Laptop and both come with a mic shield and arm aswell. Also using Audacity which is a free audio software can help with audio recording. This was an excellent first KZbin video. Great video!

[@JulieSchiro]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@lolpanda0]

I really like this video. I was surprised this was your first youtube video. You must have a good talent at it.

[@JulieSchiro]

Wow, thank you so much Lei!!

[@7thson341]

With the Jabra, I would wear a stocking over my face like im gonna rob a grocery store. that should keep the P's out. 👍😁

[@reedsawyer5704]

Wow, again, I say, "Bravo!!!" Most people don't pay attention to the sound of a video, but, while people can put up with fuzzy focus, the audio is an instant click to choose something else. I have done these videos with headsets, and then I go the Blue snowball microphone. Such a difference. Julie, I appreciate the work and research that you put into each video. Again...BRAVO!

[@JulieSchiro]

Thank you for another lovely comment Reed! 😊 I'm so happy that the effort shines through. And I believe it - the headsets can't compete with the big mics. I never even gave audio a second thought until I fell in love with podcasts. And when the pandemic hit it was like, I need that podcast voice!! 😂

[@reedsawyer5704]

@@JulieSchiro May I make a suggestion? Could you consider being a spokesperson for a product? Why? Your research is so exhaustive, and charming that any company would beg you to be their spokesmodel/demonstrator. I love your work.

[@JulieSchiro]

Hi Reed! That's so kind of you to say! I suppose if it were a product I genuinely loved I might consider it. I should be one for UHURU 😂.

[@neemanthreddy4633]

yes exactly all this time i thought i was using the eaephones's mic but i was not it was the laptop's inbuilt mic!!!! :(

[@JulieSchiro]

Yes, not pleased when I found that out lol!

[@krazmokramer]

Another well done video! This is the 3rd of your videos that I have watched. Very informative. I appreciate that you provide product links as well. Off topic...as a dentist, in my professional opinion, you have a very nice smile!

[@JulieSchiro]

Hahaha, thank you so much!

[@ahmadjaber1719]

Is this Pam from the office?

[@JulieSchiro]

Haha, never gotten that one before!

[@GeetMadan]

Wow. You have a better camera presence on your first KZbin ever video than I have on my 60th. Great video. Amazing content!! I will be following your journey on youtube!!

[@JulieSchiro]

Geet - thank you so much! Really appreciate the encouragement and nice comment 😊

[@Pirahnaxxx]

Just discovered your YT Channel Julie, Great job! You have a nice way of getting your points and tips across to the audience. Keep up the super work. These kind of helpful videos are much needed, especially in todays' world of so many of us setting up "Home Studios" in support of all the remote/online meetings. Please do a video also of your camera setup, it works very well. Thank you for all the tips!

[@JulieSchiro]

Hi Mark, thank you so much for the encouragement. It is much appreciated!

[@NominalTopic]

Your focus on audio is laudable and appreciated. Thank you. One unsolicited suggestion: please consider making the main narrative track the loudest, especially when the range is broad and the jump is instant.

[@georgefurlow1]

You are a natural on camera. Great teacher as well. I am a musician and want to get going on performing on line. I have the studio thing down but really weak in video. Duh! I am going to hang out with you for a while and see what I can learn. Great camera presence. Keep it up.

[@JulieSchiro]

Wow, thank you so much George! Made my day 😊

[@georgefurlow1]

Go to Baby, It’s Cold Outside George Furlow and if you would, could you make some suggestions about lighting camera. I mixed audio with my studio stuff. Put everything in iMovie and the popped it on KZbin and FaceTime. Again, thanks so much in advance.

[@shilpavaidya4070]

U are awesome.... And surprised to hear u say this was ur first video🙌 the details was to the point and accurate... Thanks a ton!

[@rogue79]

I came across your webcam video as I find myself in the market, and I enjoyed it so much I watched the rest (and subscribed). Informative, practical, and you're just so engaging... I think you could have a very successful channel if you wanted to go that way.

[@JulieSchiro]

Ahahah I love hearing that! Thank you @rogue79. Really appreciate it. Now I just need to get a bit faster at my content creation...so far behind...lol!

[@foxairandheatinc8345]

Such awesome videos. Very good info, easy to watch, entertaining. I watched all your videos. Super informative. We need more!!

[@JulieSchiro]

Hi @Fox Air and Heat Inc, thank you so much!! Next up is the green screen video, and I swear it is coming! 😅

[@Hephasto]

Thanks for highlighting the XLR connection I was in two minds about this.

[@mjreyno]

Sooner or later this channel will hit the algorithm. Congratulations in advance Julie.

[@thanos8107]

I am your 1thousand subscriber yay, great video btw, super useful

[@JulieSchiro]

I’ve been so excited about hitting 1,000, thanks Tiger! ☺️

[@BadlyDubbed]

Thank you for this - all of your content is really useful and timely.

[@JulieSchiro]

Thank you so much @BadlyDubbed!

[@ChristineLi]

never subscribed so fast for a tech channel. This is awesome.

[@JulieSchiro]

ahahaha I love this. Thanks Christine!

[@therayofsunshine]

Congrats on your first video. It was a delight to watch. About microphones not working on your laptop (and sorry if this was already mentioned), try using a headphone microphone splitter. I find that the mic, even being a trrs port doesn't register as a microphone in some laptops. Best wishes for you and your KZbin channel.

[@JulieSchiro]

Hi Mike, thank you for the lovely comment and the help too! The splitter would be if I had two jacks right (one for a mic and one for headphones) or are you saying that this would help with the dual port too? I've since found a TRSS to TRS cable that works for my lavalier (but not for the Bose headphones...nothing has helped those lol - I think it's a unique problem to that headset).

[@therayofsunshine]

@@JulieSchiro Hi Julie, I meant a y-splitter cable that takes a single headset port (trrs) from the laptop and splits it into two separate ports (trs), one for headphones and one for microphone. Then try plugging the microphone into the microphone end of the y-splitter. (You may still need the trrs/trs adapter). I had to do that with one of my microphones and it worked afterwards.

[@JulieSchiro]

Ah okay! Thanks for clarifying, that makes more sense.

[@dungeon_master8170]

You are a lifesaver. Actually I wanted a mic for video conferencing and would have bought the lavalier mic but thanks to your comment on compatibility, I didnt

[@JulieSchiro]

Hi Sourav, Thanks for the nice comment and glad it saved some potential frustration!!

[@ananyamukherjee560]

Hi Julie! Great stuff! 🤍 I watched your other video on lighting and absolutely love your style of reviewing! I generally skip parts of videos but your videos are crisp/ succinct/ informative. Keep up the good work! 👍🏼 *subscribed*

[@JulieSchiro]

Hi Ananya - that makes my day. Thanks for the nice comment 😊

[@anetapietruszko6293]

This was so helpful!!!! Thank you! Love the way you explain and speak directly!

[@JulieSchiro]

Yay! Thanks for the nice comment Aneta! 😊

[@CompositingMentor]

Once again, exactly the video I was looking for at just the right time. Trying to improve how I sound at work calls. I thought I could get away with a gaming headset mic, but maybe buying a cheap podcast mic and separate sound-quality headphones is the right option. I think you shed light on just how poor the webcam/mic state of the world is in 2021 hehe. Thank you for the great demo and recommendation

[@JulieSchiro]

Hi @CompositingMentor. Thank you for another lovely comment! "Podcast" mic all the way. And I don't even bother with headphones. I just use my laptop's speakers - no feedback or echoing issues. Keep me posted!

[@MrAlexLowen]

This video is super helpful! Good luck with your channel

[@JulieSchiro]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@foodsafetypragmatist]

Just getting started on KZbin. Appreciate your videos. Thanks for sharing!

[@JulieSchiro]

Thanks so much Mark! Good luck with your channel! 😊

[@dariomendoza175]

Julie, great video too!! I just suggest you to put a little bit of gain to your mic. I had to increase volume to max in my laptop to hear you better. Nice job. I really enjoy your fresh and nice style. good luck!

[@JulieSchiro]

Hi Dario, I agree with you. I didn't realize how quiet it was when I uploaded it. Thanks!

[@SDLTiger]

It is so easy to listen to Julie. .... maybe it is the microphone! 😃 Actually, I really like the detail she goes into to explain the pros and cons. I hadn’t ever commented on a post before, but found hers so easy to watch that I thought I would.

[@JulieSchiro]

Totally the mic!! Lol! I'm so obsessed with that UHURU. Thank you for the comment. I'm especially honored since you mentioned you never comment!