Have you heard a great speaker in a virtual meeting who sounded tiny or distant? Have you logged in, excited for a meeting, but struggled to hear the presenter even though you turned up your audio? Have you ever logged off of a webinar because you couldn’t understand them?
If you are a regular presenter, trainer, or salesperson, buy the best microphone. Your voice is your business. This purchase will have one of the largest returns on investment. Here are two current microphones that I would bet my business on:
1. The IK iRig Mic HD2. At $79.99–$129.99, this is currently the only handheld digital condenser microphone for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac/PC (Figure 13.1). I have personally used this microphone for three years for iPhone interviews as well as for over 100 virtual meetings. I consistently get feedback from attendees that I sound the best in the meeting. (I do not get any compensation from IK.) You can find more information for the iRig Mic HD2 at https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/irigmichd2/.
2. The Blue Yeti is the world’s number-one USB microphone. At $99.99–$129.99, this is the best multi-pattern USB microphone for recording and streaming (Figure 13.2). It has three built-in microphones and has four different patterns to capture the best sound for different situations. Many of my friends have this microphone and their audio is much better than the standard microphones on phones and laptops. For more information on the Blue Yeti, go to https://www.bluedesigns.com/products/yeti/.
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