Best Microphone Under Rs 20,000 for YouTube, Reels & Interviews

Choose the Mic by Recording Distance

The closer the microphone is to your mouth, the better your voice usually sounds. That is why wireless lav mics are so useful for creators: they keep the microphone close even when the camera is across the room. If you film yourself walking, teaching, reviewing products, cooking, travelling or interviewing people, a wireless lav kit is usually the safest first choice.

Wireless mics for creators who move

The Hollyland Lark A1 Mini Combo is a strong entry point for solo creators who want better audio without spending too much. The Hollyland Lark A1 Duo Combo is better if you record two people. The Hollyland Lark M2, Lark M2S Type C, Godox MoveLink M1, Saramonic Air and Deity Pocket Wireless are useful when you want a more flexible creator setup for phone, camera or travel recording.

On-camera mics for fast camera work

An on-camera microphone makes sense when you do not want to clip a mic to every speaker. It is useful for behind-the-scenes videos, quick interviews, run-and-gun shooting, event coverage and general camera audio. Sennheiser MKE 200, MKE 400 and Rode VideoMic-style mics are better for camera-first creators than a desk mic.

Desk and podcast mics for fixed setups

If you sit at a desk for podcasts, livestreams, voiceovers, tutorials or commentary, a broadcast-style microphone such as the Rode PodMic XLR is a better fit than a lav mic. It looks intentional on camera and works well when the speaker stays in one place.

• Choose wireless if you move, vlog, interview people or film at a distance from the camera.
• Choose on-camera shotgun if you want simple camera-mounted audio for fast shoots.
• Choose desk/podcast mic if your content is fixed at a table or computer.
• Choose phone-specific mic if most of your videos are recorded directly on a smartphone.