Over the last 2 years, I’ve been putting off purchasing a top-quality microphone for my internet marketing business for two reasons: I like to “Take Action, Revise Later”, and I always thought that great microphones would cost several hundred dollars.

So I’ve been using a $45 headset from Logitech that’s been working pretty well. Except that it has these huge ear pads, and it’s kind of heavy and hot after a while.

Also, I’ve been seeing these guys on Ustream and online videos using those mics that look more like they are in a radio studio – and it just looks really cool.

Whenever I’m wondering about online video or audio, I turn to my friend Lon Naylor. He and I go way back – we met on the Butterfly Marketing forum in 2006, and finally in person in September later that year. He’s an ex-Microsoft guy and really knows his stuff. (Don’t believe, me? Check out his ScreenCastProfit.com site about using video in your marketing).

Anyway, I sent him a tweet a few days ago, asking what mic I should get.

He told me to go grab an Audio Technica USB mic from Amazon. It’s usually about $250, but he had a beat on it that it was a lot cheaper.

Here’s what it looks like…

So i just ordered it at Amazon, and can’t wait to get it. Next time I do a Ustream show for Bob The Teacher TV, you’ll be able to see it in action.

If you have used this particular mic, I’d love to hear what you think about it. The reviews for this one at Amazon have been pretty high.

Bob Jenkins

p.s. If you’re receiving a tax refund, this is the kind of investment in your business that not only makes sense, but it’s typically tax deductible, too!

Oh, and make sure to follow Lon on Twitter and get his free “Ace the Audio” training for video marketing.

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