The Shure MV7 was a game-changer upon its release in 2020, bringing better sound quality and versatility to home podcasters and remote workers for a more attainable price than professional gear. Fast forward to 2024, and we have the Shure MV7 Plus, an upgrade that promises to address the predecessor’s shortcomings while introducing new features.…
In the rapidly evolving world of content creation, audio quality can make or break a video. While there are multiple options for wireless mic kits, Hollyland’s Lark M2 stands out as a compact and affordable solution.
In recent years, manufacturers have flooded the market with $99 dynamic microphones, and many (if not all) of them have been targeted towards podcasters and streamers. Are they a step up in quality from budget microphones worthy of the price tag?
The quality of the audio in your videos has a significant impact on the audience’s perception of your content. Some viewers may actually place greater importance on audio quality when determining whether to continue watching. But the good news is that you don’t need expensive audio gear to make some significant improvements in your audio.
Rode’s VideoMic line offers some affordable solutions for getting high quality into your videos without requiring any additional gear. They can also work well as your work from home mic for video calls. But which one is right for you? In this article and video I compare the VideoMicro II, VideoMic GO II, and VideoMic…
If your video content includes talking head shots, product reviews, or interviews, you’ve likely considered getting an overhead boom microphone if you don’t already have one. Setting up a microphone out of frame gives you a nice clean shot and reduces potential clothes-rustling sounds that you might get with a lavalier microphone.
Jeff is a content creator, podcaster, and WFH pro who wants all the gear.
