List of Microphones for YouTube videos

This is a reference of some of the mics for YouTube videos.

Please note! Mic price will vary. Check online or their official website for current pricing and any offer.
Price in INR (Indian Rupee).

Rode smartLav+ Lavalier Microphone

http://www.rode.com/microphones/smartlav-plus

Price: 5000

This is a lavalier microphone for smartphones by RODE and is compatible with iOS devices and select Android devices (check there offical website for latest update). It has a high-quality omni-directional condenser capsule. Can be used with Zoom H1 Handy Portable Digital Recorder.

Samson Go Mic Portable USB Condenser Microphone

http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/microphones/usb-microphones/gomic/

Price: 5000

If you want a mic that is pocket-size small and USB type that easily connects to your Mac and PC and records audio then this is a good choice. You can switch between cardiod and omnidirectional pickup patterns. Ideal for podcasting.

Blue SNOWBALL iCE Microphone

http://www.bluemic.com/products/snowball-ice/

Price: 5500

This is USB mic for Mac and PC and ideal for recording vocals, podcasts and narrations.

Samson C01U Pro USB Studio Condenser Microphone

http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/microphones/usb-microphones/c01upro/

Price: 7000

This is a USB microphone compatible with Mac and PC. Ideal for podcasting and recording tutorial videos. It has a Supercardiod pickup pattern and headphone output for zero-latency monitoring and a peak LED indicator. It also includes a tripod stand that you can use to place the mic on your table for recording.

Rode Videomic Shotgun Microphone with Rycote Lyre Mount

http://www.rode.com/microphones/videomic

Price: 8000

This is a directional on camera shotgun video mic by RODE ideal for vlogging. Requires a 9V battery to work. Can also be used with Zoom H1 recorder using Rode VC1 Mini Jack Extension Cable.

Audio-Technica AT2020

http://eu.audio-technica.com/microphones/microphones-by-series/20-series/AT2020

Price: 9000

This is a cardioid condenser XLR microphone. It needs phantom power 48V to work. You can use BEHRINGER U-PHORIA UM2 to power this mic.

Blue YETI USB Microphone

http://www.bluemic.com/products/snowball-ice/

Price: 10000

This is a USB mic for Mac and PC and comes in different color and in a price range of INR 10K to 14K. It has a multi recording pattern - cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional and stereo. It also has gain control, zero-latency headphone output and mute button. Ideal for vocals, podcast, recording tutorial videos etc.

Rode VideoMic Pro R with Rycote Lyre Suspension Mount

http://www.rode.com/microphones/videomicpro

Price: 21000

This is a compact directional on camera microphone by RODE and commonly used by YouTuber with their DSLR cameras. Requires a 9V battery to operator. Can also be used as a boom pole mic using Rode VC1 Mini Jack Extension Cable and RODE PG1 Cold Shoe Pistol Grip.