How well is this for youtubing? Should I buy this or not? If not recommend a good mic.
1188560
find a mic with a better connection. i had to buy another adapter just to use it.
352448
No. I boaght this becuase i heard good things about it. After only 3 uses it shorted out started getting static noise and 0% voice pick up. Even when it did work, it could barely pick up any thing. My advice: skip it, spend the extra money get a good mic so it will be worth your money at the end of the day and you won't be disappointed like me.
52284
I think that it would be a great mic for YouTube. It works very well for me on my iMac, MacBook Pro and even my iPad and iPhone. It is made of plastic with some metal components . I give this mic a 5 star rating.
2168769
Very good. Highly recommended. You will need to experiment with the level settings, it's not a "plug in and go" mic. But if you read the manual (maybe a google search too) and take your time you will be rewarded.
515478
This is a mic. A very good mic. It hears whatever you hear. I use it for conferences I record. It pics up all sounds at a good distance. Very pleased
1829223
It really depends on what kind of sound you're looking for. We went with one of Rode's higher end mics and put an Apogee Jam in the middle for higher quality sound. We bought everything for about $500.
2111373
In my ooinion the microphone works good. For the budget buyer it works great. Use an audio software like audacity to record and tweak and sound problems (which I haven't ran I to) and you got yourself a good microphone.
1867703
We are using it for podcasting, and it works fine. Due to the fact that it is a dynamic microphone, it doesn't pick up background noise as a condenser microphone typically will. However, it is of my opinion that you get what you pay for here. It is great value for the money, but a more expensive mic, like the Rode Procaster or Podcaster (if you want USB connectivity) will give you better sound. You really should avoid holding it while recording, as it picks up noise from hand movements. Also, I have found that it requires a bit of power - while using it with an iPad, it records in low volume. And watch out for popping; you should buy a windshield for it. All in all: If you are on a budget; buy it! Great value and ok sound. If you have the money, buy the Rode Podcaster, for example. For further information and sound samples, you can go to this page: http://recordinghacks.com/2013/03/13/atr2100-usb-and-at2005usb-a-closer-look/
1448310
I'm looking for the same thing...the mic that comes with the kw-av60bt is total crap. From the reviews, I'm thinking this might not be much better.
771154
I bought a $60 or $70 audio-technica shotgun mic from full compass (fullcompass.com). The mic itself is great (very directional, good sound quality). Shotgun mics are the kind the pros use on a boom pole, but you can use it however you want. The only thing is that my SR1 creates a noticeable buzzing noise in the audio whenever it's recording. Some other people have the same problem. I'm waiting on that firmware update from sony to see if it helps. Just keep this in mind before you go spending a lot of money on a mic.
27530
Yes. Great mic for an affordable price. If you have a mic pre it makes it even better.
1040850
IF you've got good quality editing software than really any microphone could work. You'll want to find JUST the right settings for the mixer that comes with the kit in this product, but it works well, and is sturdy. It can be a bit sensitive so take that how you will. There are better quality mics for higher prices, but for this price, this kit is a steal. The headphones don't hold up over time though, that's my one complaint, so also take that as you will. Sorry if this was a bit of a long answer, but I hope it helped.
1912288
This is a okay mike for live performances. It is a cheap version of the SM 58 which cost about $100.00. It is probably not the best mike for recording or other applications that require high quality. I suppose it depends on what you are podcasting. If you are streaming a live band you could use these for the vocals. It really depends on what you are using it for. I use mine for vocals at practice for live performances. I hope this helps.
836607
It's great for voice recording when attached to portable recording devices. However, if you're looking for a serious "studio quality" mic for musical applications, you should adjust your price range up and look elsewhere.
842480
This Mic would likely be compatible. It is certainly not good for quality. I would look at paying a little more and getting something better. This Mic isn't even good enough for recording voice conversations. I hope you look for something better, you will be disappointed with this one if you use it for events like music. Sorry, but good luck!
1038299
A good mic for performing, not sure about recording. I typically use a condenser mic for recording.
165697
My friends seem to have no problem with my mic. If you'd heard some of their headset mics you'd probably be quite satisfied with it too. For example, the Alienware headset doesn't have any noise cancellation and picks up a great amount of background noise, and the Razer Kraken Pro has great sound quality but a poor quality mic. Those 2 are the main ones everyone i've seen is buying, I have seen a great many other mics and this one so far beats them all. =) In my opinion, if you have the black shark's mic the correct distance away from your mouth, its sound quality is unbeatable next to a singing mic or something...