Shure - 55SH Series II Iconic Unidyne Vocal Microphone

Aston starlights (pair) Ev 664's, akg D112 (v1) boundary layer (any) a carbon mic (placid audio RU-80) a good ribbon (121) Blue Baby bottles and a pair of Akg C1000 (second gen, the Gold with the 9v batteries) an old Shure unidine, green bullet and a few Sennheiser 945/935s. That's what I run in my coffee shop, plus 37 others (from 1912- 2022) wish I could Post pictures. https://www.instagram.com/audiolectual?igsh=MTV5ZmwwMTRkeHdxNg==

Sound quality on iPhone videos is marginal. External mics are the answer and I have 3 XLR mics. I explain in the video how to get the mics working via an Audio Interface box and the free BlackMagic app. The app allows live audio level monitoring, like a real video camera. Here is the [video explaining the process](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lC0bYgsX9n0). And here is the amateur music video I [recorded using this process](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfDJ3c5XVBQ). That is a new Shure 55SH mic fresh from an accidental bath in Pepsi. It survived.

I like Shure 55SH or 55SW. Has a built in pop screen, sets up nice with a desk stand, and has a smooth, warm sound and picks up nothing from the room. I did several spoken word/expeimental albums from home studio with one. You can get one practically unused for $70 off ebay.

I like Shure 55SH or 55SW. Has a built in pop screen, sets up nice with a desk stand, and has a smooth, warm sound and picks up nothing from the room. I did several spoken word/expeimental albums from home studio with one. You can get one practically unused for $70 off ebay.

You’ll want to get an external microphone that connects via USB or use an audio interface with an XLR mic—something like the Focusrite Scarlett Solo. A USB mic will be the easiest and most affordable option. I personally use a Shure mic with XLR and audio interface but if you want USB only for simplicity. This one is highly rated and works great with Zoom: https://a.co/d/0kW94MC There’s also a higher-end version here: https://a.co/d/3dMutRA I’ve also heard great things about these mics: https://a.co/d/98s1aEP At the end of the day, any USB mic will work—it just depends on how high you want the audio quality to be and how much you’re willing to spend.