is the tiny mic worth it?

@katiesteckly

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Why it worked

The video directly addresses a common creator dilemma: the necessity of external microphones. By providing clear audio comparisons of different price points and demonstrating the products in use, it offers practical value and encourages engagement through a direct question to the audience.

Summary

The creator compares the audio quality of three different microphone setups: an iPhone's internal mic, Apple's wired headphones, and two wireless mic systems (Godox C01 and DJI Mic Mini). The video aims to help viewers decide if these small microphones are necessary for their content creation.

Structure

1Introduction and question about mini mics
2Testing iPhone internal mic
3Testing Apple wired headphones
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Original caption

do you really need a mini mic for your yapping videos? 🎙️ listen to these samples and tell me what you think in the comments! Mics mentioned: 🎙️ Godox C01 Mics $21 USD 🎙️ DJI Mic Minis $79 USD (these are both linked in my free gear guide, btw, comment “gear” and I’ll send you the link to download it!)

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Product placement

iPhone 17 Pro (internal mic): ACTS - used to record audio, its interface is operated. Removing it would change what happens in the video. Apple Headphones: ACTS - used to record audio, its interface is operated. Removing it would change what happens in the video. Godox C01 Mics: ACTS - used to record audio, its interface is operated, it generates audio. Removing it would change what happens in the video. DJI Mic Mini: ACTS - used to record audio, its interface is operated, it generates audio. Removing it would change what happens in the video.

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comment “gear” and I’ll send you the link to download it!

On-screen text

is the tiny mic worth it? iPhone 17 Pro (internal mic) Apple Headphones Godox C01 Mics DJI Mic Mini

Transcript

Everybody is using these tiny little microphones and their talking head videos, but do you really need them? Let's compare the audio quality of a few different methods and you can let me know in the comments. This is what it sounds like when I record with just my iPhone 17 Pro's internal microphone with no mic connected. And here's what it sounds like with Apple's wired headphones. And here's what Godox C01 mics sound like. And they come in this really cute charging case. And finally, this is what the DJI Mic Minis sound like. They go for $79, but keep in mind they come with an adapter that you can plug into your phone, but you can also connect it to any camera. So, do you think the mic is worth it?