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.
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)
@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?
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
@@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!
@@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 .
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.
I don't know if you'll see this but seriously man you're my favorite RUclips. 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!
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
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!
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
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!
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.
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.
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!
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! ⚡
Hey Potato Jet, RUclips decided to ruin this video by making the audio completely out of sync. Just watch for like 2 minutes and you'll see what I mean.
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!
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.
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.
@@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
I'm an audio professional and this video is great! I learned a few things. Some that I can contribute: my favorite ASMR mic is a Sennheiser MD441 in scoop mode. It would also likely be perfect for you, Potato Jet, because it's dynamic (no need to turn it on, also please don't rub my beard) and highly directional. If you want a brighter tone from a directional mic go from above and aim at the chest. There is a sweet spot for the voice and everyone has their own sweet spot as well as best mic. For lavalier mics go for omni versions, they sound more natural. For narration use a highly directional mic for narration from someone who is in the story and a large diaphragm condenser for a narrator who isn't. If you want to shoot an acted scene in a noisy location then yes record the background audio with directional mics both far away from the actors during filming and close to where the actors stood before or after filming to get location sound. then you can completely wipe out the on-screen audio dialog and replace it with the actors reading after the fact (ADR) and get super high-res film-y sound. I'm guessing Alex is a pro at thi, and it's beyond the scope of the video, but maybe it helps someone
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
A lot of records have been recorded using the SM57/SM58. They aren't just "road mics" or "concert mics". That speaks volumes for just how versatile dynamic mics are. You technically don't need a condenser microphone at all realistically speaking to get high-quality audio. Post-processing is essentially what makes the sound come alive anyway so you can gate the input, limit it, compress it, EQ it, and do whatever else you need to do to it.
Does anyone have recommendation on a mic that can reduce the sound of dog barking? I am a gardening content creator so I film outdoor. My next-door neighbor has outdoor dogs that would not stop barking. Unfortunately talking to the neighbors about it is pointless. There is a cinder block wall separating our properties so sound tend to bounce on it. any advice would be appreciated!
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!
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.
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”
This is the perfect mix of fun and technical.
Agreed!
Fuchnical?
@@henrytheturnip nah
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)
I hope you get verified soon
0:55 - 2:31 The face you make when you try to stay awake in class
Totally me 😂
looks like he's looping 🤣
hey your comment got selected 😀
I'm dying 🤣
lol
😂😂
i got yawning a lot hahahahahaha and subs are far-off
man, I'm loving it when you bring in experts and have them tell us what's up about gear and filmmaking!
@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?
@@standarduck5860 ye it is, what did they even say?
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!
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
@@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!
Great collab, thank you for all the information!
Bro you should have at least 3 Million subscribers!
I am sure he will have very soon! I learned a lot from him.
@@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 .
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.
20:56 - Hey that's me!
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.
This was an awesome informative video, great job guys!
I don't know if you'll see this but seriously man you're my favorite RUclips. 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!
I’m glad to HEAR that you guys are having fun!
Easily one of the best videos on this subject. Very insightful
Omg this sure was a nightmare to edit with all audio documents
me ann intellectual It’s actually really easy, you can auto sync the audio files with the in cam Footage
@@asvargar8788 how?
@@samhaokip9126 Clap or use a slate and then line up all the audio spikes with the clap.
@@asvargar8788 or... just timecode sync your cameras to your audio gear
THE BEST MIC VIDEO EXPLANATION EVER!!!! CONGRATS!
I don`t even need microphones, why am i watching this
So do I
Funny and some trivia hahhahahah
Because that guys voice is relaxing.
I guess the potato has catched you🤣🙃🥔
The more you know
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
one of the most crucial aspects of filming, yet one that scares and rattles me the most - sound and audio!
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!
This video didn't even feel like 22 minutes, time flies when you're having fun!
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
Great value Jet! Appreciate the comprehensive audio breakdown. Good work Alex!
Sure
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!
Man, 08:09 could have TOTALLY used a little cat meow action. :P
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.
2:24 potato: this is my channel and this dude just won't stop talking, why am I even here..🤣
Haha noticed that too !
Hahahaha that was funny!
This is the best video I've seen to date on microphones. Thanks for making this!
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.
Did you got it
And just when you thought you knew about mic's .... I can appreciate how much time you put onto editing this video!
From Potato Jet to Potato Jetto.. 0:34.. Nice! Hehe
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!
I love ur videos man..........big fan of ur tutorial... 😍😍😍😘please do vlogs also..... please 🙏🙏🙏
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! ⚡
“What do you think about this rain we’re getting”
“I don’t like you very much”
“(Laughs nervously) haah ha hah😬”
I know right..yikes
This channel is worthy of millions subscribers. Well balanced between information and entertainment. Best of luck Gene.
Hey Potato Jet, RUclips decided to ruin this video by making the audio completely out of sync. Just watch for like 2 minutes and you'll see what I mean.
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!
"how to edit audio for dummies" would be a great video
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.
Niw i can recoRd toilet flUsh thx
You are the commenter on this channel that everybody else is on yours
Oh hey
Haven't been to school in three years and this was a nice little refresher on audio
Really
You look like that kid from the movie UP
Fax
Julián Anguiano its time to stop
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.
Julián Anguiano such a original comment
Julián Anguiano yo someone needs to green screen him into up the movie next time he is behind green screen😂😂😂😂😂
two years later and I just now turn on the CC to this video and it's absolute gold
I like how when one of the guys is talking, the other one is awkwardly staring at the camera
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.
Hey man love your videos
I seriously busted out laughing at 0:37. That whole exchange was incredible.
>Which one's the biggest one? I'll take this one.
Ahh, the bar dating scene.
Able to take a lot of abuse, rejects the world around it. Wow, apparently I'm a dynamic mic.
This is the run through on mics for entry to understanding mics and audio. Thorough and accessible information. Graci.
This guy has a badass beard.
At this point in the game, Gene you've got one of best/informative channel on YT. Thank you for all that you do.
Turn the volume UP with the quality
Oooooohhhhh!
Wow! So much excellent info condensed into this relatively short video. Great primer.
His mic was bigger than yours. 😏
To make up for. . . Ahem
Lol
It Was Cold That Night!😂😂
I'm currently working on a project, and this video is a big help. Thank you!
Does plugging a boom mic into a sound recorder make the sound better in post?
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.
@@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
Thank you for doing an explanatory video on sound!! ❤️❤️
Forget the microphones, I just want to find someone to caress my beard the way potatoe jet caressed Alex's!
love your energy, you are always UP there! thanks for expanding my filmmaking knowledge in an entertaining manner and firrrr freeeee
He doesn't look like the kid from up... he looks like a kid jackie chan 😂
😂
But is he eatin' sushi from jappaaann?! Cuz he's Jackie chann!
I'm an audio professional and this video is great! I learned a few things. Some that I can contribute: my favorite ASMR mic is a Sennheiser MD441 in scoop mode. It would also likely be perfect for you, Potato Jet, because it's dynamic (no need to turn it on, also please don't rub my beard) and highly directional. If you want a brighter tone from a directional mic go from above and aim at the chest. There is a sweet spot for the voice and everyone has their own sweet spot as well as best mic. For lavalier mics go for omni versions, they sound more natural. For narration use a highly directional mic for narration from someone who is in the story and a large diaphragm condenser for a narrator who isn't. If you want to shoot an acted scene in a noisy location then yes record the background audio with directional mics both far away from the actors during filming and close to where the actors stood before or after filming to get location sound. then you can completely wipe out the on-screen audio dialog and replace it with the actors reading after the fact (ADR) and get super high-res film-y sound. I'm guessing Alex is a pro at thi, and it's beyond the scope of the video, but maybe it helps someone
9:56 - My exwife have a 19kHz voice...
Thanks for answering the big microphone questions that I’ve been researching. I just subscribed to Alex’s channel, too.
8:19 My whole life was a lie...
Great stuff, fun to watch. This chanel is awesome, Potato Jet!!
Potato Jet now makes anime...😂
Lol
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A complete MIcrophone 101 course in 20 minutes. Bravo!
10:14 That's what drives me nuts about some of the NPR hosts--the lip-smacking mouth noises! Aim your mics lower, NPR!
Best description and demonstration of the types of mics!
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?
Very cheap ones.
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.
Talks about microphones while speaking a meter away from an SM7b without a signal booster...
Love the content anyways
Rookie mistake there!
Yet he is doing what we can only dream of with his channel! Love this guy :)
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!
That info was soooo incredibly useful! Thanks Alex and Potato!
There's too much jargons I feel so dumb 🤣😂
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.
"Just get some more money, like go out to the store and get some more money."
Like doing a robbery?
I really like these collaboration videos potato. keep going!
Wait, Potato is Kawaii Potato? Japanese? Senpai notice me!!!!
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.
Tomato Helicopter
Tomato Boat
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.
you are killing it!!!!
This video is still relative 3yrs later. Good work guys!
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...
Literally your best video, or maybe the most important. love it.
the face on you when Alex explaining frequency is PRICELESS!!
Your outro music just makes so chill and happy, also love your videos Gene:)
A lot of records have been recorded using the SM57/SM58. They aren't just "road mics" or "concert mics". That speaks volumes for just how versatile dynamic mics are. You technically don't need a condenser microphone at all realistically speaking to get high-quality audio. Post-processing is essentially what makes the sound come alive anyway so you can gate the input, limit it, compress it, EQ it, and do whatever else you need to do to it.
I really love those reviews where you give a good overview over a very complex topic like this one
Such a great video! Subscribed to alex channel. Look forward to learning more. I love the dry sense of humor!
As a podcaster. This is super helpful. We are rocking the Audio-Technica 2100. They are a really great budget mic.
Holy cow, I'm so glad that Full Stack Creative referred me to your channel. You are fulfilling all of my nerdy dreams over here!
Does anyone have recommendation on a mic that can reduce the sound of dog barking? I am a gardening content creator so I film outdoor. My next-door neighbor has outdoor dogs that would not stop barking. Unfortunately talking to the neighbors about it is pointless. There is a cinder block wall separating our properties so sound tend to bounce on it. any advice would be appreciated!
I love the guests u have for different topics :)
Thank you for breaking these down, I have been researching the different mics and was not sure which one to get. Great video
Fun to watch! Very informative!! Thank you!
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!
thanks for doing lights and sound guides! we are building out our studio for doing RUclips videos and this is really really useful!