{"id":5247,"date":"2021-11-23T12:39:38","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T12:39:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/synchedin.com\/blog\/?p=5247"},"modified":"2021-11-23T12:39:38","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T12:39:38","slug":"audio-setup-for-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/audio-setup-for-youtube\/","title":{"rendered":"Ideal Audio Setup for YouTube Videos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What’s the use in having fantastic video if the sound sucks? Here’s the ideal audio setup for YouTube<\/a> videos with perfect sound!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a content creator just starting out, you’re probably all too well aware that YouTube is a crowded place. Even if you’ve found a very unique niche to base your channel on, the execution needs to be top-notch. Viewers care about the quality of the content they watch, almost as much as the content itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Videography and thoughtful filming plays a much more significant role in the popularity of videos now. Gone are the days of shaky handheld footage being a vlogging staple. Audiences want attractive, bright visuals and crisp, clear audio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understandably, not all video content published on YouTube is filmed in a studio, or a stationery setup. Let’s take a look at the best audio setup for YouTube videos of varying natures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Home\/Studio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you intend on creating video content in one place, you free yourself up to use pretty much anything you like. In a controlled setting, you do not have to worry about portability or nuisance ambient sounds, like gusts of wind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this case, the polar pattern<\/a> of a mic doesn’t matter quite as much. However, if you want nicely focussed in on audio, a lightweight shotgun mic like the Rode\u00a0VIDEOMIC GO<\/a> is a good option. This mic comes as part of many fantastic beginner vlogger kits<\/a>, and is a fuss-free, effective choice. It’s also wonderfully affordable, which is perfect for content creators just dipping their toes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Placing the microphone as close to you as possible will enable you to capture the best audio possible, though. Fortunately, you can purchase a boom kit for this handy little shotgun mic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On The Go<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although you could rely on camera mounted microphones when recording video out and about, you risk picking up a lot of unwanted noise. This particularly applies to vloggers documenting their mini adventures around the markets of London, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To tackle this obstacle, the lavalier mic is a reliable and trusty vlogging staple. Versatile in where they can be attached, and easily hidden<\/a> if you don’t like the look, they’re ideal for creators on the move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again from Rode, the SmartLav+<\/a> is one of the best choices for vloggers. It’s super high quality, whilst being beautifully compact and dynamic. Its multi-level capsule picks up sound from all directions, whilst a foam pop shield prevents any harsh plosive sounds or friction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All Rounder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you find yourself shooting videos all over the place, you may find a portable recorder suits you best. These are a solid solution if you want the detailed audio quality of a studio mic, with the flexibility of a lavalier or smaller microphone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recently discovered the little gem that is the Tula Mic<\/a>. This portable device also works as a USB mic, and is super straightforward in terms of its functionality. With the option of cardioid and omni-cardioid polar patterns, this mic really opens up the situations it can work in. Check out our review below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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