Finding the best microphone for mukbang isn’t easy, the range of audio required can be very different from that of musical recordings, and worse still, you may not have the luxury of starting off with high-quality recording equipment that most home studios have. In this article, we’ll review the best microphones for recording mukbang and give you insight into how they could help you improve your own mukbang recordings.
The easiest method for recording mukbang would be just to buy a USB microphone and plug it into your laptop or computer. That’s precisely what the Blue Yeti offers: decent quality audio, a super simple setup, and no extra equipment required. If you want fast & cheap, then the blue yeti is your best microphone for mukbang.
A USB mic works just fine, but if you have the time and means to take your Mukbang audio recordings a step further, then I recommend a simple studio you can set up in your own home. This basic mukbang recording studio will be comprised of 2 main components: A condenser microphone, and an audio interface. You’ll probably also need an adjustable stand for your new mukbang mic if you’re just getting started with audio recording.
I have repeatedly recommended Rode microphones because I’ve been a happy user in my studio for years, and I have yet to find a microphone that can beat the price-quality ratio they offer. The Rode NT1A is a great microphone for mukbang recording and this bundle even comes with a cable!
A simple setup such as this one can deliver professional audio quality just by connecting to your existing computer or laptop and provide the best microphone for mukbang recording results per dollar spent.
An audio interface is essentially a link between your studio microphone and your computer. This type of interface also provides power for high-quality studio microphones such as the Rode NT1A.
Holds the shock mount and microphone, which you can adjust to find the best placement in your room.
You’ve probably seen them rise in popularity in the last few years. Even if you’re not in the music world, every podcast channel now is rocking the Shure SM7B as they’ve become the de facto standard in the market.
They come at a premium price, but the audio quality wouldn’t get much better than this. It does require additional equipment to get the most out of it.
In addition to the audio interface I mentioned above, the SM7B also requires a pre-amp, and since it doesn’t come with a cable, I’ve included the appropriate ones below as well. It’ll require some extra time and budget, but if you’re willing to go that extra mile, you won’t be disappointed with the results.
Pre-amps are often used on the highest-end microphones to boost the signal before sending it to the main amp.
The first links the microphone to the pre-amp, and the second links the pre-amp to the audio interface.
The audio interface (which has an internal amp), sends the incoming audio signal to your computer in a digital format.
Holds the microphone up and is easily adjustable to suit your mukbang recording needs.
The world of acoustics can be very complicated. Even if you bought the world’s best microphone for mukbang recording, your audio might still sound poor if you are recording in a poorly treated room. This might seem a little scary, especially if you’re new to working with audio, but don’t worry, the same general principles of acoustics apply; that is, you want to eliminate sound reflections off the floor, walls, and ceiling. The floor reflections are the easiest to deal with, a nice thick studio rug placed under your recording spot will often do the trick.
For the wall and ceiling reflections, it’s common to hang some acoustic foam panels up. They’re not too pricey anymore and when positioned strategically can really absorb a lot of unwanted reflections which would otherwise be going into your recordings as noise.
Finally, if you’re looking for a more compact option for reducing sound reflections in your room, consider getting an isolation shield. These are attachable little chambers that go around your microphone and bounce reflections off from any direction other than the one you aim it towards.
Welcome to the fascinating world of audio recording, I hope you found this guide useful and I wish you all the success in your mukbang recording endeavors!
