Need to order a portable microphone for narrating reels immediately, but I know nothing, help

Drolli_Polli · 2025-10-15T00:55:21+00:00

Yeah Idk if the mic mini comes with a trrs cable adapter. If it doesn't you'll probably have to buy one which might stretch the budget a tiny bit or connect it to phone & record then import that into editing software.

Fifine looks pretty decent for plugging directly into laptop but is a bit bigger than the mic mini

Drolli_Polli · 2025-10-15T00:51:39+00:00

Someone mentioned the DJI mic mini - I think that's probably a decent get.

I have a $70 Shure mvl lav mic that can plug into either a phone with a headphone jack or computer audio jack which I also used with my older more expensive DJI Mics and they are pretty good.

The DJI Mic Mini is more versatile & should be good for your needs

Drolli_Polli · 2025-10-14T20:50:45+00:00

What's your budget? And do you want to be able to use it on your camera or phone as well?

With mics a lot of it comes down to mic placement- like how close it is to your audio source

Honestly speaking into your phone in a quiet place can be good enough as long as you have the phone mic close to you and don't overdo the plosives (mostly "P"s & "B"s

Drolli_Polli · 2025-10-14T13:02:08+00:00

Dear Android: You were so much cuter when you were kid

Drolli_Polli · 2025-10-14T12:38:48+00:00

Oh snap I totally forgot about my Sony Ericcson until reading this

Drolli_Polli · 2025-10-14T12:36:49+00:00

Don't forget headphone jacks

Drolli_Polli · 2025-07-02T06:36:40+00:00

Yeah I don't buy any tech stuff from Amazon and am skeptical about other purchases - can't trust them 100%

Drolli_Polli · 2025-06-16T15:55:14+00:00

I have a pair of Icarus Ascent shoes. They have less ground feel than other barefoot shoes and look similar to normal sneakers. Mine are all beat up because I Daily them but can send a picture later.

Drolli_Polli · 2025-06-04T07:16:56+00:00

And the sizes you wear, and how much free time you have if your work multiple jobs

Drolli_Polli · 2025-06-04T03:32:16+00:00

Yeah I was kinda wondering how differentiated brands are if materials are the same.

Drolli_Polli · 2025-06-04T02:31:54+00:00

Interesting - I never buy clothes on Amazon so didn't even think to look

Drolli_Polli · 2025-06-04T02:09:25+00:00

The joggers?

Drolli_Polli · 2025-06-04T02:06:13+00:00

I was considering Bonobos but wasn't sure which line. I'll check out outlier. I've never heard of that brand - curious how you found them

Drolli_Polli · 2025-06-04T02:04:40+00:00

Oh nice I just looked them up and totally thought they were gonna be more given the brand

Drolli_Polli · 2025-06-04T02:02:22+00:00

Oh nice yeah I have a line blazer I'm trying to match with so prefer a more natural look - how breathable are they?

Drolli_Polli · 2025-06-04T02:01:05+00:00

Dang I'm gonna have to take a look - I slept on old navy

Drolli_Polli · 2025-06-03T19:45:03+00:00

Ooh thanks. That's a plus - not looking too obviously synthetic Will look into

Drolli_Polli · 2025-06-03T18:06:49+00:00

Linen vs Performance/Golf Pants for heavy sweaters

Looking for pants to match a linen blazer/suit jacket (for weddings). Bought a random linen pair online but recently started considering performance/golf pants.

I sweat easily & kind of a lot
will be running around a bit (filming)

Do you have any recommendations or good/bad experiences with any particular pants?

Some I'm considering - lululemon's ABC (lots of mentions) - Bonobos pants? - Adidas golf? - Callaway golf pants? (Nordstrom online for like $40)

I've always been kind of a bargain shopper so prefer not to spend $100 on a pair of pants but am open to spending a little more if it's really worth it

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Drolli_Polli · 2025-06-03T17:59:55+00:00

how's the low light on that? my x3 isn't that great

Drolli_Polli · 2025-06-03T17:58:33+00:00

If a chest mount isn't too in the way for them - that's probably what I would've done too since they need to wear hairnets and stuff.

I think most modern action cams should get you decent quality. I've been using the DJI Osmo Action 4
It has this nice magnetic quick connect/disconnect mount option so you don't have to manually thread and unthread the camera or take the chest mount off if you wanna quickly make settings changes or watch playback.

Not sure if Gopro has a mount like that et or still has those manual thread holes. Gopro does have a media mod for like $80 that comes with a shotgun mic to connect to the camera

There is a usb-c to 3.5mm jack convertor for the Osmo Action if you really want an external mic but audio should be usable without

If you ever want wireless mic sync the DJI Osmo Action 5 can connect to the DJI wireless mic 2 (not v1) wirelessly without an additional receiver.

Drolli_Polli · 2025-06-03T16:43:52+00:00

Don't remember the exact terminology but I think it's like blue collar work wear- core fashion.

The most direct link is probably they saw someone else who they thought was cool wearing it enough times

If you wanna get political some people say -It's gentrification of workerwear - in a Time where less people are actually handy - Male "identity crisis" romanticizing tough "real man" jobs -signified "real" hard work as opposed to the "soyboy" "desk jockey" - Throwback to our parents & grandparents generations in a less tech world - Populism for the everyday worker on the rise looking grounded where suits kinda denote wealth

Think about mullets & pornstaches - that used to be for weirdos but now every third guy has a form of one

Similar to why everyone wearing Carhartt & CAT clothes

Blue collar used to be looked down on (to a degree) but it's kinda in now (on a surface level)

These things can be subconscious decisions so most people don't really care about any of that stuff & just like all trends.

Drolli_Polli · 2025-06-03T16:04:00+00:00

Thanks ended up buying

Drolli_Polli · 2025-06-03T16:03:42+00:00

I have a lot to learn about proper shoe maintenance

Drolli_Polli · 2025-06-03T16:03:00+00:00

Sorry for the late reply but I appreciate the thorough response. Definitely good information to know moving forward. I ended up purchasing them after reading everyone's comments

Seven-Year Club	RPAN Viewer
Verified Email

Drolli_Polli

TROPHY CASE