Best microphone for Zoom calls in 2021 ($20 vs $200) HD

What’s the best microphone for video conferencing? In this video, you will learn how you can sound amazing in Zoom meetings - even with a cheap microphone. Download my FREE video conferencing checklist: https://markuspresents.com/checklist ⚙️ Gear I use and recommend: https://kit.co/markuspresents ✔️ Subscribe for more tips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZjuT34iNarts1INHHtcRCQ?sub_confirmation=1 This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links. If you use them I may receive a small commission, at no additional cost to you. ➡️ Resources mentioned in this video: 1️⃣ Lavalier microphone BOYA BY-M1 lavalier microphone: https://amzn.to/2ILYfGR Batteries (LR44): https://amzn.to/2Iykno6 2️⃣ Dynamic microphone Samson Q2U https://amzn.to/3nWDWFH (simple bundle) https://amzn.to/3iiC2ha (bundle with extender which raises the mic) 3️⃣ Conference microphone and speaker with Bluetooth and USB Poly Calisto 7200 speakerphone (previously sold as Plantronics Calisto 7200 and Polycom VoxBox) https://amzn.to/35ME57m Current model: Poly Sync 20+ speakerphone: https://amzn.to/2SZ7qch 4️⃣ Phone headset Veho Water-resistant sports headset Zs-3 (not recommended) https://amzn.to/3bHMf5y 5️⃣ Budget mic arm Neewer NW-35 microphone boom arm https://amzn.to/3suLguK Related videos mentioned: BOYA BY-M1 for Zoom? https://youtu.be/7yHkdxoon44 Hybrid meeting audio: https://youtu.be/H8Y2OkR_88E Zoom noise suppression: https://youtu.be/CGJYdDrzc7Y If you enjoy my work, you can: ☕ Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MarkusPresents ✍️ Book one of my communication workshops for your company: https://markuspresents.com/workshops ️ Take my online class, “Stand-up Comedy for Beginners: How to Be Funny on Stage”: http://ComedyForBeginners.com ⌚ Sections in this video (Best microphone for Zoom calls in 2021 ($20 vs $200)): 0:00 | Best microphone for Zoom 0:45 | 5 types of microphones 1:11 | Laptop microphone test 1:27 | Phone headset test 2:04 | BOYA BY-M1 lavalier microphone 2:30 | Samson Q2U test 2:50 | Poly Calisto 7200 test 3:18 | Testing methodology 4:01 | Microphone comparison 5:04 | Power tips for Samson Q2U 6:32 | Calisto 7200 tips 7:14 | Hybrid meetings with Calisto 7200 8:18 | Benefits of upgrading your Zoom setup 9:21 | Improve your video conferencing 9:42 | Video conferencing tips ️ Related playlists: Effective hybrid meetings: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYEDKReXUvrdT_rzNumnUd-x_V3eKd6T Canon M50 webcam: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYEDKReXUvovF0HJ2ymOFeI2BQ9g7gBE Better video conferencing: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYEDKReXUvrsa2DiMbMpoL9nLwMdRLuz Zoom video quality (3-part series): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYEDKReXUvqxfGvztyU-ExjDwJssFTAT Learn live streaming: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYEDKReXUvqEk0ip7behznB6TXWyP2NT Public speaking advice: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYEDKReXUvrzspocoJBDY-AugUaAXxo8 Leadership Lessons fr