Nobody can dispute the assertion that visual content, say for instance, a YouTube video, can amplify the impact of written content. Welcome to the world of Vlogging and Vloggers. Since the first footage was uploaded on YouTube by its creators, video blogging popularly known as vlogging has come a long way.

Given that gazillion videos on YouTube are clamoring for viewers’ attention, you cannot afford to take chances with the quality of video. Simply ensuring that the images are of 4K video or 1080p HD quality will not suffice. You’d need to pay equal attention to the audio quality-viewers who’ve very short attention spans will not wait even for a second before moving on to the next footage if there’s too much of background noise.

As the inbuilt mic in the majority of cameras used for filming vlogs are omnidirectional, the quality of audio that is recorded and reproduced is abysmal.  Using an external <strong>vlogging microphone</strong> will enable you to overcome this problem and improve audio quality considerably.

<strong>Usage, Types and the Benefits of Vlogging Microphones </strong>

Digital gadgets normally used for recording footages like video cameras, DSLRs, camcorders, and action cameras to name a few, come with embedded microphones for picking up audio. Since the primary purpose of a video camera or a camcorder is to record high quality images, the audio captured by the built-in mic is more often than not, of very poor quality. Understandably enough, the inbuilt mic is not the USP of an action or video camera and hence it is not a priority feature.

Not only is the audio quality generated by the mic inferior, it seems to pick up almost every kind of sound emitted by different sources eventually overpowering the audio that viewers would want to hear. As long as you’re vlogging indoors, this discrepancy may not make much of a difference. But when you’re recording videos for YouTube out of doors, the background noise and disturbance might drive away your target audience. In order to overcome this problem, your best option would be to go for a <strong>good vlogging microphone</strong>.

<strong>Considerations for choosing the best vlogging microphone</strong>
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 	<li><strong>Your choice is influenced by the sort of Vlogs you create-</strong>Before deciding on selecting the best vlogging microphone that’d be appropriate for you, you’d need to focus on the sort of videos that you generally upload on YouTube. There is a distinct microphone external mic for a specific type of footage. For instance, USB mics come in perfectly handy for filming or recording videos from a desktop PC or via a laptop like a board meeting, interview, podcast, webcast, and so on. There are other types of the microphone for vlogging that are used for capturing a particular kind of footage including shotgun mic, lapel mic, and camera mic.</li><br><br>
 	<li><strong>Are you looking for a standard vlogging or a top notch mic?</strong></li>
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There are different brands or models in each and every category pertaining to microphone for vlogging. Every brand comes with its unique set of features and the versatility of the product usually determines the price. Since the price of a vlogging microphone varies one from one product to another, you budget will ultimately determine whether you can afford a topnotch model or be content with a standard product. After all, you get what you pay for.
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 	<li><strong>Accessorial equipment: </strong>In order to make the most of your vlogging camera microphone you’ll indispensably need accessorial equipment to vlog including pop filters, tripod stand, shock mount, and carry case to name a few. So, you may have to scale up your budget in order to buy equipment for vlogging (apart from the ext. mic) in case you don’t already have these.</li>
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<strong>The basic types of vlogging microphones</strong>

Built-in mic in cameras, DSLRs, and smartphones tend to capture ambient noise because they happen to be omnidirectional. On the other hand, the typical microphone for vlogging is either unidirectional (capturing frontal sound) or bidirectional (picking up audio from the back). Though there are some good microphones for vlogging that are omnidirectional, you’ll want to buy one if and only if you wish to include ambient sound in the vlog.

Therefore your choice narrows down to selecting either a unidirectional or bidirectional vlogging microphone. The cardioid type is the most extensively used unidirectional mic in different professional areas including sound recording studios, videogame industry, trade symposiums and meets, and so on. Vlog microphones are basically of three types:-
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 	<li><strong>Lavalier/ lapel mics-</strong>Lapel mics serve the purpose in coaching classes, tutorials, small conferences, auditoriums, and the like. This kind of mic is popular owing to its small footprint, setting up convenience, and low price.</li>
 	<li><strong>Shotgun mics-</strong>Shotgun mics find maximum use in the film and television industry because of their ability to highlight sound in the front by cutting out noise or disturbing sounds on the sides and back. This kind of vlogging camera microphone perfectly compatible for using with DSLRs is preferred by vloggers.</li>
 	<li><strong>Studio mics-</strong>As their terminology clearly indicates, studio microphone for vlogging are designed for extensive use across music and song recording studios, radio broadcasting, and TV stations. This type of mic is also in podcasting and webcasting. The quality of audio reproduced is flawless as the studio mic is layered with a specialized material that filters out ambient noise.</li>
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Generally, a full range of vlogging gear is required for getting the best out of studio microphones.

<strong>Reviewing the 5 Best Vlogging Microphones </strong>

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<h2><a href="http://geni.us/WGaAzs3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">1. Lavalier Lapel Microphone with Easy Clip On System | Perfect for Professional Recording Youtube Vlog Interview / Podcast | External Omnidirectional Mic for iPhone iPad iPod Android Mac PC</a></h2>

<a href="http://geni.us/WGaAzs3"><img src="http://bestofgears.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Vlogging-Microphone-1-150x150.jpg" alt="Lavalier Lapel Microphone with Easy Clip On System" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-723" /></a>If you want to ensure that the audio quality of your YouTube videos is as good as the images and illustrations, opt for the Lavalier Lapel Mic with Easy Clip on System. Equipped with noise cancellation functionality, the lapel-styled mic from YouMic captures clear and crisp audio making it perfect for vlogging, holding interviews, podcasting or webcasting. Setting up this omnidirectional iPhone vlogging microphone is supremely easy as you’re relieved from the hassle of dealing with messy cables, power plugs, and batteries.

This Lavalier mic comes with a versatile 3.5mm TRRS jack that can be smoothly plugged inside the port of an iPhone, iPad, MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro or any Android or Windows smartphone.

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<h2>FEATURES</h2>
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<li>Omnidirectional-picks up multidirectional sound that you and your audience wish to hear</li>
<li>Lightweight-weighs only 0.3 ounce</li>
<li>Extremely compact</li>
<li>Across-the-board compatibility-works with Android, Apple, and Windows smartphone</li>
<li>Every pack comes with vlogging microphone, 59” Velcro cord, wind muff, crocodile-styled clip, and wind muff</li>
<li>Doesn’t require batteries or external power plugs for powering</li>

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<h2>PROS</h2>
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 	<li>Good vlogging microphone for webcasting, podcasting, recording YouTube vlogs</li>
	<li>Extremely small footprint: can be pinned on the shirt lapel or cuff in a manner that the mic is visible only to the user</li>
	<li>Perfectly suitable for setting up with Android and Apple phones, iPad, iPod, and Windows phones, GoPro, and different camera models </li>
	<li>Cord be compactly wrapped using Velcro closure: this feature comes in handy when you’re using a tripod or selfie stick for audio/video recording</li>
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 	<li>May not be compatible with some models of desktops, PCs, and mainframes</li>
	<li>The clip is a little too large compared to the mic and therefore could be difficult to conceal especially when used for making indie or fiction films</li>
	<li>Not durable enough: Not very resistant to scrapes, scratches, and chewing</li>

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