Cheap, Good Quality Mic.

[TundraZer0]

I did some quick searches on Amazon and found a few for you to look at.

VAlinks(TM) Plug and Play Home Studio Adjustable USB Desktop Microphone

GE 98950 GE PC Microphone

Doinshop (TM) New Fashion Condenser Sound Studio Microphone

Obviously none of these are going to be GREAT microphones, but it's one of those things that you get what you pay for. But, if none of these interest you, the just search in Amazon "Computer Microphone" and sort by cheapest first.

 

[Rails2Revolution]

Sure you've gotten the gist by now Anyway trust me, use you're in-built mic or whatever you can until your budget increases or your channel starts making money that can pay for it.
My worst mistakes in YouTube have been buying things I thought I needed when my channel wasn't making money to cover it. A good mic is always great, but what's more important is good videos.

I know this isn't answering your question but I really don't think you're going to find something for less than $10 that will be worth it.

- Joel

 

[Parsa]

(ebay.it/itm/Microfono-a-Condensatore-Microphone-MIC-pour-PC-Chat-Studio-KTV-DJ-Treppiedi-/281646705129?hash=item419373a9e9) This is what I meant, look at the pricing, I just don't know how good it is. Another one is Neewer Lapel Mic(check the reviews on youtube) So I was looking to see if someone bought sth like this and how it sounds.

 

[JACisRAW]

I say save up to at least $60 because that's how much a blue snowball cost and it's very worth it!

 

[Foxenstein]

Really? A sock? I hope that was a figure of speech my dude.

Nope, used a sock to reduce wind hitting the mic. Worked though!

 

[Tarmack]

For your price range, a rockband mic will be about the best and the reason is that there are a ton of them out in the wild, hardly used that you can find.

 

[echoraven]

Try the Rockband mic. The Blue Snowball is pretty much a professional quality condenser mic, which is probably overkill for most YouTube-ing.
Get a cheap mic and work on getting that mic to sound good.

 

[TheNathanNS]

I don't think you'll get a good, clear quality mic around that price range.

 

[Tarmack]

Try the Rockband mic. The Blue Snowball is pretty much a professional quality condenser mic, which is probably overkill for most YouTube-ing.
Get a cheap mic and work on getting that mic to sound good.

I've been too cantankerous lately, so I'll try to be more cordial.

The Snowball is generally a poor choice. It's not considered a professional quality mic, rather it is an entry level vlog/podcast mic. It needs to be about 30-50% off MSRP to be good value and I'd push people in the direction of others first.

The Rockband mic is actually what I recommend to those who essentially have no budget. No, it's not going to sound great, but they are everywhere, can be found used for just a handful of dollars and will do the job of getting your voice online. Beyond that, for those with an ear for audio quality, the next mic that is great for the price and won't be upgraded from as soon is the Samson C01U, followed by the Audio Technica AT2020.

Much of the quality of audio recorded comes down to skill of the user. Just like if you put Zakk Wylde on a cheap guitar, it will still sound good to most of us, if you put an experienced orator in front of a bad mic, it can sound ok to most. However, as with anything, a good baseline is often required and IMO the snowball is below that baseline. It just has amazing marketing which has convinced a number of people that it is a great mic, who've never used another one before.

 

[echoraven]

...The Snowball is generally a poor choice. It's not considered a professional quality mic, rather it is an entry level vlog/podcast mic. It needs to be about 30-50% off MSRP to be good value and I'd push people in the direction of others first.

The Rockband mic is actually what I recommend to those who essentially have no budget. No, it's not going to sound great, but they are everywhere, can be found used for just a handful of dollars and will do the job of getting your voice online. Beyond that, for those with an ear for audio quality, the next mic that is great for the price and won't be upgraded from as soon is the Samson C01U, followed by the Audio Technica AT2020...

I've never used the Snowball. When I worked in a musical instrument store, we sold a ton of them and generally customers seemed happy with them. I have an interface and go between the Blue Spark, Audio Technica M8000 or Shure PG58. If I am speaking not singing, I'm generally using a dynamic mic. Less of a hassle than setting up my Spark and greater flexibility since I picked up a special cable to hook up my mics to my camcorder.