DiscoverVoiceover Lessons for Beginners046 Which Voiceover Microphone Should I Use?
046 Which Voiceover Microphone Should I Use?

046 Which Voiceover Microphone Should I Use?

Update: 2025-12-03
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Let's demystify the complicated world of voiceover microphones.


(00:00 ) Intro

(00:30 ) Three Categories of Voiceover Mics

(00:59 ) Condenser Microphones

(02:14 ) Dynamic Microphones

(02:55 ) Content Creator Microphones

(04:16 ) Outro


Condenser Mics:

Neumann U87

Neumann TLM 103

Sennheiser MKH416 (I used this for years)

Shure KSM32

Dachman DA87 (my current mic)

Audio-Technica AT4040

Audio-Technica AT2020

Rode NT1


Dynamic Mics:

Shure SM7B

Electro-Voice RE20

Shure MV7

Shure SM57/58 (mostly used for instruments & live vocals)


Content Creator Mics:

Rode PodMic

FiFine mics

Blue Yeti


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046 Which Voiceover Microphone Should I Use?

046 Which Voiceover Microphone Should I Use?

John Matthew