MICROPHONES... Here's what you need to know

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[@HyperSuperBothi]

I'm an audio guy, and I often watch these simple audio videos if I see them in my feed. I mostly watch them to make myself angry of the stupid things people say in those videos and the bad advices they give. But this is golden, easy to understand, not oversimplified, and also pretty fun.

[@taylorlewis7522]

Lol. I do the same with amateur film makers. We all have to start somwhere but it is fun going “NO NO NO ITS ALL WRONG”

[@tombuck]

This is the perfect mix of fun and technical.

[@brianascani746]

Agreed!

[@henrytheturnip]

Fuchnical?

[@PeterGriffin-pk8tt]

@@henrytheturnip nah

[@cjpreyes]

Watching here too Sir Tom! looking for a Shotgun Boom mic to put in Rodecaster Pro for livestream and for recording guitars.. This is what I'm looking at right now.. NTG 4+ NTG 5 or NT5 (pair mics)

[@iamamai5252]

I hope you get verified soon

[@Mu3azOsman]

man, I'm loving it when you bring in experts and have them tell us what's up about gear and filmmaking!

[@standarduck5860]

@Dean Palumbo Isn't that illegal? I'm pretty sure hacking someone else's social media account could be viewed as fraud and identity theft. What is wrong with you?

[@x___3scap3r3ality___x6]

@@standarduck5860 ye it is, what did they even say?

[@PabloCimadevila]

Great collab, thank you for all the information!

[@czarlez]

0:55 - 2:31 The face you make when you try to stay awake in class

[@frostywuff]

Totally me 😂

[@Ra-Hul-K]

looks like he's looping 🤣 hey your comment got selected 😀

[@DaryleHamel]

I'm dying 🤣

[@tambao9]

lol 😂😂

[@harrylokmantv7848]

i got yawning a lot hahahahahaha and subs are far-off

[@Storysium]

This was an awesome informative video, great job guys!

[@JoeyTecuani]

Bro you should have at least 3 Million subscribers!

[@OUCGN]

I am sure he will have very soon! I learned a lot from him.

[@musicmixingguru]

@@OUCGN im mad that he still in the 200k since i been following him...some of these others sky rocket soon as they get a couple big videos..i think folks not giving him the credit he deserves .

[@ChainringTours]

Potato, this is the BEST overview of audio I've ever seen. The best 20 minutes one can spend to get all the audio information one needs quickly.

[@Ramacastelo]

I’m glad to HEAR that you guys are having fun!

[@nativitymusic]

Just stumbled upon this vid. As a DJ/Music Producer/Radio Host who works a lot with post production and sound [live/studio] experience, this is THE BEST explanation/review I've come across on YT. Round of applause most def.

[@michaelfrymus]

1:55 Potato Jet was so unimpressed 2:10 Potato Jet is falling asleep 2:47 Confirmed Dont we all hate audio? But damn is it so important!

[@ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785]

Guess what: people who get into home recording can't get enough of it. What a new shiny lens is for camera guys, is an awesome sounding (and looking) mic for audio guys

[@michaelfrymus]

@@ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785 but I love listening to videos thorough the built in camera microphones 😂😂 You can hear the wind and the environment around them so well!... You can hear everything but the person talking 😂😂 I'm investing into new audio gear myself if I ever do solo operation. But hiring an audio guy is SO worth it!

[@GeminiKLY]

Easily one of the best videos on this subject. Very insightful

[@larryFWD]

one of the most crucial aspects of filming, yet one that scares and rattles me the most - sound and audio!

[@JaredHoyman]

This video is still relative 3yrs later. Good work guys!

[@meannintellectual6224]

Omg this sure was a nightmare to edit with all audio documents

[@asvargar8788]

me ann intellectual It’s actually really easy, you can auto sync the audio files with the in cam Footage

[@samhaokip9126]

@@asvargar8788 how?

[@colenichols]

@@samhaokip9126 Clap or use a slate and then line up all the audio spikes with the clap.

[@philipz794]

@@asvargar8788 or... just timecode sync your cameras to your audio gear

[@P4Paul]

the face on you when Alex explaining frequency is PRICELESS!!

[@VulgarMenace96]

This video didn't even feel like 22 minutes, time flies when you're having fun!

[@apassionfortangling3671]

And just when you thought you knew about mic's .... I can appreciate how much time you put onto editing this video!

[@Migitron]

Thanks for this video it really helped me out a bunch. I have been somewhat overwhelmed with all the different options out there trying to figure out which microphone to get to use for my setup.

[@claricemcc480]

Did you got it

[@mattdayphoto]

I seriously busted out laughing at 0:37. That whole exchange was incredible.

[@ErikThureson]

Great value Jet! Appreciate the comprehensive audio breakdown. Good work Alex!

[@claricemcc480]

Sure

[@lovetolearn2749]

Fun to watch! Very informative!! Thank you!

[@TylerCheeseman]

20:56 - Hey that's me!

[@milanrajbhandarii]

Just when I was about to put a timestamp for mic comparisons, the Potato was like "once again here is how the rode videomicro sounds on this camera" ... Never have I ever been mind read like this before. And I should say, I've been watching your videos for the past couple of hours and I learned much much more than what I've been trying to for the past years, jumping here and there onto tutorials and stuff.

[@TheFomads]

I don`t even need microphones, why am i watching this

[@novairawan5530]

So do I

[@leonardo60813]

Funny and some trivia hahhahahah

[@terrencerowe]

Because that guys voice is relaxing.

[@felixglasenapp6192]

I guess the potato has catched you🤣🙃🥔

[@KohaiXhin]

The more you know

[@brodyleephotography2177]

Haven't been to school in three years and this was a nice little refresher on audio

[@claricemcc480]

Really

[@metalsponge]

From Potato Jet to Potato Jetto.. 0:34.. Nice! Hehe

[@marcoaraujo6328]

THE BEST MIC VIDEO EXPLANATION EVER!!!! CONGRATS!

[@aryakmohanty2450]

I love ur videos man..........big fan of ur tutorial... 😍😍😍😘please do vlogs also..... please 🙏🙏🙏

[@hitplaybeats7221]

Love the magic of editing, allows you to know what a mic sounds like while your recording to the camera before you actually listen back to it...

[@wakeuptoryan]

Man, 08:09 could have TOTALLY used a little cat meow action. :P

[@Jays_Journal]

I am completely new to audio and all things microphone related - this video taught me exactly what I needed/wanted to know. Great content and loved hearing the different mics on camera, thanks for sharing! ⚡

[@RageStudios]

"how to edit audio for dummies" would be a great video

[@siyuq5620]

I'm currently working on a project, and this video is a big help. Thank you!

[@lachie_roe]

Hey man love your videos

[@andrea1victoria]

Thank you for doing an explanatory video on sound!! ❤️❤️

[@shortycrust]

I like how when one of the guys is talking, the other one is awkwardly staring at the camera

[@DenonGregory]

I don't know if you'll see this but seriously man you're my favorite KZbin. You bring so much happy energy and enthusiasm, and good info and good jokes. You naturally have a glowing personality man. It really makes your videos amazing. I was showing my lady your videos and she got wrapped into your channel and said "I was watching your guy today, I can see why you like his channel he so funny and full of energy and isn't dead or boring like other channels. He is professional but still funny and I really love the way his videos are out together" You da man jet!

[@juliananguiano7406]

You look like that kid from the movie UP

[@JohnsGuineaPigs]

Fax

[@lachie_roe]

Julián Anguiano its time to stop

[@noah_the_nerd]

Guys, can't you tell he still doesn't want to talk about it? Every since Carl went Russell just hasn't been the same.

[@Monuments_to_Good_Intentions]

Julián Anguiano such a original comment

[@WiZardDrift]

Julián Anguiano yo someone needs to green screen him into up the movie next time he is behind green screen😂😂😂😂😂

[@JayKerr]

This is the best video I've seen to date on microphones. Thanks for making this!

[@KSoul]

Forget the microphones, I just want to find someone to caress my beard the way potatoe jet caressed Alex's!

[@dominey]

A complete MIcrophone 101 course in 20 minutes. Bravo!

[@barzinlotfabadi]

>Which one's the biggest one? I'll take this one. Ahh, the bar dating scene.

[@UniqueColoring]

10:07 - 10:20, EXACTLY what I needed to learn. That lip-smacking sound has always been my problem. Will definitely try this trick, or method. Much appreciate!

[@melvinbidstrup7187]

“What do you think about this rain we’re getting” “I don’t like you very much” “(Laughs nervously) haah ha hah😬”

[@jennijubilant]

I know right..yikes

[@jkenlive]

Wow! So much excellent info condensed into this relatively short video. Great primer.

[@scottyofeden]

This guy has a badass beard.

[@holysheetproductions]

I love your videos that are more technical on the filmmaking side as opposed to the “vlogging” information. It’s apparent that you know a lot about cinema. Keep them coming!

[@THEMATT222]

Turn the volume UP with the quality

[@brentthomasaustin]

Oooooohhhhh!

[@CED.Dweller]

Thanks for answering the big microphone questions that I’ve been researching. I just subscribed to Alex’s channel, too.

[@impatrickt]

His mic was bigger than yours. 😏

[@Smt_Glaive]

To make up for. . . Ahem

[@lovetolearn2749]

Lol

[@MPCGANG]

It Was Cold That Night!😂😂

[@TheBigDeckClub]

two years later and I just now turn on the CC to this video and it's absolute gold

[@ShaktijitR]

2:24 potato: this is my channel and this dude just won't stop talking, why am I even here..🤣

[@billyboy_45]

Haha noticed that too !

[@aNELeOnwuka]

Hahahaha that was funny!

[@ichimarurandriam]

thank you, this help me a lot. For me here in Madagascar it's very difficult to become a vdeographer so the tutoriel an help like this help me a lot and have some fun too ;)

[@RyanRaake]

Potato Jet now makes anime...😂

[@ryanraake5091]

Lol

[@ШынарИманалина-н6р]

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[@JamesFoxPodcast]

As a podcaster. This is super helpful. We are rocking the Audio-Technica 2100. They are a really great budget mic.

[@RyanRaake]

He doesn't look like the kid from up... he looks like a kid jackie chan 😂

[@ryanraake5091]

😂

[@iKingRPG]

But is he eatin' sushi from jappaaann?! Cuz he's Jackie chann!

[@danielluedtke6466]

This is the run through on mics for entry to understanding mics and audio. Thorough and accessible information. Graci.

[@ConnorNolanTech]

Able to take a lot of abuse, rejects the world around it. Wow, apparently I'm a dynamic mic.

[@B-Moye]

This is all very useful information. Thanks a bunch for doing this collaboration!

[@RudyAyoub]

Niw i can recoRd toilet flUsh thx

[@aadityagoswami]

You are the commenter on this channel that everybody else is on yours

[@13_cmi]

Oh hey

[@RahulRoy-id5yf]

Never have i thought microphones were so complicated, i just thought they had to pick up sound, thats it.....then, what type of microphones are in our smartphones?

[@DNomer]

Very cheap ones.

[@ShortLongBones]

Honestly, I don't know where all your subscribers are. Awesome videos through and through. You got an expert in here to explain the things you weren't sure about yourself. Great stuff

[@ttoniross]

There's too much jargons I feel so dumb 🤣😂

[@JIMMY_NEMESIS]

great technical video about audio, this one is key in all productions please more AUDIO stuff we never have enough of this world

[@HelloWorld-cn5tb]

8:19 My whole life was a lie...

[@Gregg0Palmer]

MKH 416 is actually a super-cardioid/lobar pattern. Super-cardioid in the lower frequencies, lobar in the high. People seem to equate pressure gradient microphone (interference tube) design to the shotgun polar pattern (pure lobar). The shorter tubes usually have some characteristic of super/hyper cardioid pattern in the lower frequencies. To really understand the sensitivity of a microphone you need to examine the polar pattern relative to frequency.

[@EricWhite]

Does plugging a boom mic into a sound recorder make the sound better in post?

[@ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785]

Depending on the preamp, most likely. I guess most handheld recorders have higher quality preamps built into them than the cameras. There are obviously differences between certain brands and price ranges. What I believe to be the case (but i have no prove for this) is that mics with the XLR-connector (the 3-pin plug) have the potential to be better in sound quality, as the mics used in pro sound studios pretty much exclusively connect via XLR. You can actually often get an XLR-preamp, that plugs into your camera.

[@ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785]

@@LuLeBe I know about balanced signals, thanks. Yes, it could be technically possible. I'm not saying the quality is dependant on the connector. But as far as I'm informed, the really high quality stuff for Studio use (like Neumann U47, Akg mics, Audio Technica, Lewitt etc.) mostly use the tank-like XLR connector, whilst mini-trs is commonly used for smaller mics like lav-mics, headsets, any scenario, where XLR is too big. Not that I'm saying, thoses are crap, but I wouldn't use a lav mic to record drums or accoustic guitar or singing vocals for that matter, that's were I would grab an XLR-mic, not because of the plug, but because of the mic. For video though, depending on whether I'm indoors or outdoors, I might consider one over the other

[@stevenbennett4131]

That info was soooo incredibly useful! Thanks Alex and Potato!

[@noah_the_nerd]

Talks about microphones while speaking a meter away from an SM7b without a signal booster... Love the content anyways

[@98JamesNixon]

Rookie mistake there!

[@JenniferChuCovers]

Yet he is doing what we can only dream of with his channel! Love this guy :)

[@tomwaite5127]

It's very likely you just can't see it in the shot. Or they just have a decent preamp that has enough clean gain on tap!

[@amirnoorani5017]

I really like these collaboration videos potato. keep going!

[@Albanez39]

"Just get some more money, like go out to the store and get some more money." Like doing a robbery?

[@Olivierhero]

Feels like potato jetround 1:55 when his brain is melting with too many pieces of information about sounds and frequencies. Great video as always! You are my main reference before purchasing gears now!

[@RexinOridle]

Wait, Potato is Kawaii Potato? Japanese? Senpai notice me!!!!

[@cjcoyle3693]

i'm currently a junior in college, a media production major, have taken two Audio courses (1 & 2), and learned more from this video than a years worth of Audio specific courses

[@Moriarty2007]

9:56 - My exwife have a 19kHz voice...

[@bnkrazie]

Went though several audio classes while in film school and this was a great refresher. Audio goes in one ear out the other for me, I'm an visual person.

[@COSCOSBEATS]

Tomato Helicopter

[@leopoldbriggs7139]

Tomato Boat

[@ClutchFirst]

At this point in the game, Gene you've got one of best/informative channel on YT. Thank you for all that you do.

[@AutoPilotgogogo]

10:14 That's what drives me nuts about some of the NPR hosts--the lip-smacking mouth noises! Aim your mics lower, NPR!

[@coskunozan]

Your are the only youtuber which i watch without having the feeling of wasted time 😁🙏🌹

[@azatecas]

love your energy, you are always UP there! thanks for expanding my filmmaking knowledge in an entertaining manner and firrrr freeeee

[@EdmundHeng5]

Oh man, thanks for the feature in the end! I really appreciate it! Also a video about audio quality is exaclty what I needed too...so 2 for the price of one!

[@flipnap2112]

fellow youtuber just turned me on to "waves:clarity" and its an amazing plugin for cleanup. I usually use RX9 from isotope but dam, that clarity is super simple and does an amazing job. I just bought a super 8 and was tracking audio with a Tascam and of course the chatter from the camera is horrendous. Clarity actually pulled it all out, and its got to be the easiest thing I ever used, its literally a one button solution.

[@jamesm9560]

Best description and demonstration of the types of mics!

[@Jamminn555]

Alex is THE audio OG. Super knowledgable and cool guy. Great video and info, Potato Jet. And great intro stunt! Thanks so much for posting.

[@KuruGDI]

I really love those reviews where you give a good overview over a very complex topic like this one

[@MIRAJADESIGN]

Potato Jet Droppin Knowledge Bombs!

[@DionSiswadi]

This channel is worthy of millions subscribers. Well balanced between information and entertainment. Best of luck Gene.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Fantastic video! I"ve never been glued to a video that was as technical and entertaining regarding microphones - it's something that I've looked for for years. Your work is much appreciated!

[@martinsimmons5668]

Thank you so much for asking & it just shows just how kind I’m certain that you are for asking, “What’s going on?”, because it’s been a long hard week already and it’s only Tuesday can you imagine that but since you asked, “What’s going on?” I will certainly tell you that things could be better but then they could be worse also and isn’t that always the case with life ha ha no matter what’s happening it could always be worse and no matter what is happening it could always be better, although there was one time, in fact actually there’s been a few times in my life where when somebody ask me “What’s going on?” I could actually tell him that things couldn’t be better, “What’s going on?” is that things are going so well but then I stop and think you know I suppose something else great could happen and things could even be better so to answer your question “What’s going on?”, I’ll begin by saying things are actually looking up kind of like Paul McCartney wrote that “everything is looking better” and then the severely negative John Lennon wrote, “couldn’t get much worse“, which means obviously that Paul McCartney was an optimist and John Lennon was a pessimist and we all certainly all know that therefore if you were to ask them “What’s going on?” considering they are two people which certainly fills out the definition of guys plural, they would say what they said in that song which they wrote many songs in their career but can you believe they only wrote Beatle songs or actually all the Beatles songs they wrote were before they were 30 years old which really is astonishing therefore if you were to ask them “What’s going on?” they would have been all over the road from the beginning to the end of the Beatles career yet you ask me “What’s going on?” and I can tell you that things are looking pretty good, I’ll come back later to finish answering your question but thank you so much for asking that question.

[@thaticelandicguy]

you are killing it!!!!

[@camerashakeproductions9098]

Funny story, I like both Potatoes and Jets.

[@lukei.9838]

dont worry about keeping your videos short. I watched the whole thing!

[@polgzz]

Great stuff, fun to watch. This chanel is awesome, Potato Jet!!

[@delarageaz]

This is the best video about sound on the whole youtube !

[@shuffle6843]

I love these sets of videos about different aspects of video production. I wouldn't mind seeing something about beginner tripods and heads (ball and pan/tilt).

[@mobilechaosyt]

Good usable information. Don't forget you can put the rode video mic pro on a boom with a h1n. You could skip the h1n and plug it into a phone and tape it all to the light fixture.

[@AwesomeShotStudios]

Nice overview guys. One thing I didn't hear mentioned was how shotgun mics aren't often the best option for rooms that are very "live" with echo. A cardioid might be the better option. I know it's a full topic by itself, but talking about room treatment can be as helpful as choosing the right microphone. Having a few sound blankets on hand is often a lifesaver in echoey rooms.

[@Jossy.mp4]

this video was very insightful for me. Thanks potatojet!