Best Microphone for Vlogging in 2021

The Boya BY-M1 is a wired lavalier mic with a switchable power source. It runs on an LR44 button cell, but it needs to be switched on if using a ‘passive’ source, or off if recording via a device with plug-in power. 

This boya comes with a lapel clip and includes a foam windscreen because the windscreen cut the wind noice. It offers an omnidirectional polar pattern, and the frequency response stretches from 65Hz to 18KHz.

While not as wide-ranging as some tie-clip mics here, this is still great for voice recording. The plastic construction of the capsule is a little bulkier than professional lavs. But the 6m lead is long enough to mic up your presenter and keep things tidy in the frame. 

The BY-M1 delivers audio quality way beyond expectations But you can buy this mic at a very low price. It does have a hotter output than others here, and there’s no attenuator to dip the volume, so it’s possible the signal could distort on some equipment. 

But on our Nikon z, the result was an extremely low noise floor, giving excellent, hiss-free recordings. Although the build quality is good, it needs to be treated with care.

This is one of the best microphone for vlogging if you want mic under 1500 rupees.

So the ATR 3350 is a lavalier mic that runs on a switchable power unit fuelled by an LR44 button cell Like the Boya BY-M1 but offers a broader frequency response that runs from 50Hz to 18Khz.

A long, 6m cable ensures that the wire can be tucked away out of shot, and it’s quite possible for presenters to walk in or out of frame while wearing it. A foam windshield is supplied, but it’s worth investing in a small furry wind muff (cheap online) if you intend to use it outdoors. 

When recording voices, the quality is really matters, and the omnidirectional polar pattern means it picks up sound from any direction. Although it gives a tad more bottom end in recordings, it outputs at a lower level than the BY-M1, and is also noisier, with a more high-frequency hiss.

So if you want to know the direct answer, Is boy’s BY-M1 better than the ATR 3350? Then my answer is yes. Because the BY-M1 gives you better sound quality and build quality at a cheaper price. It’s not a bad mic at all, but the BY-M1 is better than this.

Bad audio is the number one enemy for smartphone vloggers, but even a small microphone like Joby’s Wavo Mobile can massively improve a video’s watch-ability. Measuring a palm-sized 81x22x22 mm and weighing a mere 50g.

So, as per my experience, this compact and well-made mic is one of the best microphones for vlogging specifically for vloggers using a smartphone. A directional cardioid polar pattern for bringing-out and isolating voice, Wavo Mobile comes on a Rycote Duo-Lyre and Hytrel shock mount.

Its cold shoe attaches directly to any camera, the top of Joby’s mobile smartphone mount, or to any or 1/4-inch tripod thread. It also comes with cables to attach it to any phone or camera, as well as a windshield that makes a big difference when out and about.

The MicRig is the best vlogging mic if you are into cinematic vlogging because it offers a stereo mic integrated into a camera rig-cum-stabiliser. It will hold anything from a smartphone to a DSLR (brackets for phone and GoPro cameras are included), and the mic plugs into the camera via a supplied lead.

A furry windjammer is included for outdoor use in breezy conditions, and the frequency response stretches from 35Hz-20KHz. A low-cut filter can be switched on to reduce bass rumble, and there’s a -10dB attenuator switch if you need to reduce output to match your camera. 

It runs on a single AA battery, and although the rig provides a useful handle, the plastic build flexes under the weight of a DSLR. The audio quality of the stereo-only mic reveals a little high frequency hiss but gives a good, natural response with a wide stereo field. 

Its size may prove too bulky for some and although there’s a 1/4in a thread on the base of the plastic thumbscrew that mounts the camera, it’s doesn’t give a particularly solid purchase on a tripod, so the unit is more for handheld use only.

The MicRig is the best microphone for vlogging for those who are into cinematic vlogging.

So the RODE Lavalier GO is actually compatible with most cameras and recording devices, with a 3.5mm TRS mic input.

It’s a professional-grade lavalier mic with an omnidirectional condenser capsule and a Kevlar-reinforced cable. It comes supplied with a foam pop shield, a metal clip, and a soft bag for storage. 

The Rode Lavalier GO delivers great sound when used with the Wireless GO or when connected directly to a camera. However, the pop shield doesn’t provide much protection from wind, and it’s advisable to purchase a windshield (such as the RØDE Minifur-Lav), if you plan to shoot outdoors regularly. That also lets you conceal the mic under clothing if you want it to be really discrete.