With regard to audio, I recently bought my first mic for videos. It’s a Blue Yeti and cost $100 at the time on Amazon (it seems to fluctuate between $100-$120). I am by no means an audio expert, but the overall improvement in quality was obvious right out of the box. There’s a setting for 2 people (interview style) so you and your son could easily use it together.
On that note, I’ve noticed a lot of people feel the need to speak louder or project their voice because that’s how we had to do it years ago (if you’ve ever done public speaking or been in a play, you know what I mean). So we automatically do it in videos. I feel like it makes people sound unnatural or nervous.
When I switched to the Blue Yeti, it was already very sensitive to sound, so I could sit and talk at a normal tone, in a natural voice. Again, a massive improvement. It sounded so much better. I used to hate how I sounded on video, but that was using the built in mic. With this, I actually enjoy my voice because it sounds more like the real me.
I hope that helps. Totally understand about the budget. A good mic might be a good start.
Edit: I just checked, and tonight it’s $90. I paid $100. It really does fluctuate. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1YPXW2
That's a really odd combination. That mic does not need 48v, and I'm not even sure how it would work with the Scralett. Looks like you could plug it directly into your computer sound card, but I don't think that's what you want to do.
Did you want to use two mics, or would one be okay? If one, I'd return the Scarlett and get a USB mic like the Blue Yeti. https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Blackout/dp/B00N1YPXW2/
The Yeti would be great if you just need one mic.
If you want to - eventually - have two, then buy an XLR mic like QRCodeART suggested and plug into the Scarlett, which will let you add a second mic later.
There's a lot of audio hardware choices out there, which can make it overwhelming for the beginner.
I don't know if we're only posting fashion stuff but since someone posted a TV, if anyone wants a decent microphone, here's a Blue Yeti microphone for $89, cheapest I've seen it even compared to Black Friday/Cyber Monday.
Update: Well that sold out fast.
Depends on what kind of mic you're looking for honestly - and how much you want to spend. Out of the two you linked, the Snowball is better, though the model you linked is the "Snowball iCE" which people sometimes have problems with (the full-model Snowball is a bit more expensive, but is pretty solid).
For directional capture, I like the AT2005 - good for sticking right in front of your face and talking into, doesn't pick up much ambient noise, unless it's in front of it and fairly close (or vibrating through the mount - such as keystrokes on a boom stand on the same desk)
For voiceover stuff I use an AT2020 - picks up a little more ambient noise than the 2005, but has a richer tone.
A full-fledged Snowball is good for room recording, and can somewhat do what the AT2020 does (though picks up a bit more than the AT2020) - full-snowballs can do 360 degree audio capture OR directional. Snowball- the actual blue equivalent of the 2020 is the "Yeti"
Other popular choices are the Samson C01 and the Shure SM7B - but that one is expensive, and uses XLR (so it's a bigger investment than the USB options)
I guess "Video Production" is the right flair?
When I started streaming I couldn't find all the info I needed in one place, so I thought I'd put something together to be used as a reference to get people started. I recommend watching at x2 speed, because then it isn't as obvious that I should have made a script.
Below are links to some of the products I mentioned. Many of the amazon links are affiliate links for a twitch streamer named Arcus -- I just thought it'd be nice to provide support for him since he's where I found most of this stuff anyway. If you want to remove the affiliate link, search amazon for the name of the product after manually going to amazon.
Capture Card, GV-USB2 https://www.amazon.com/DATA-connection-video-capture-GV-USB2/dp/B00428BF1Y/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=GV-USB2&qid=1580479390&sr=8-3
Webcam, Logitech C920: https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Widescreen-Calling-Recording-Desktop/dp/B006JH8T3S/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=logitech+c920&qid=1580479267&sr=8-3
Mic, Blue Yeti https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Blackout/dp/B00N1YPXW2/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=blue+yeti&qid=1580479364&sr=8-3
Lighting, Cowboy Lighting Kit https://www.amazon.com/s?k=cowboy+lighting+kit&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
Lighting, TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp (my light) https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Gooseneck-Temperatures-Brightness-Licensing/dp/B00XC5KNB6/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=led+lamp+flexible+neck&qid=1580479659&sr=8-9
Important URLS:
Livesplit: https://livesplit.org/downloads/
OBS: https://obsproject.com/download
Free LUT pack: https://gamingcareers.com/guides/30-free-webcam-filters-obs/
Stoneagegamer for purchasing everdrives: https://stoneagegamer.com/
Krikzz for purchasing everdrives: https://krikzz.com/store/
Ebay for finding an NES, carts, etc.
Replacement Rubber Pads for NES: https://japanspelshop.se/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5268
Replacement 72 Pin Connector for NES (for repair): https://www.arcadeworks.net/blw
Retrotink: https://www.retrotink.com/
(Retrotink allows you to play on non-CRT displays with minimal lag; CRTs are still preferred, but rare)
Speedruns: https://speedrun.com/
BestofNES (Big 20): http://twitch.tv/bestofnes
RGLTv (Nescathlon): https://www.twitch.tv/retrogaminglivetv
Ahh thanks!
Ok so I want to use my iPhone (iPhone 12). I actually have this Blue Yeti https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1YPXW2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share&th=1. So to use this with my iPhone, while also charging, is this all I need: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F7KJDIM/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_8816980W7JZXCSQ6GMBV_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 ?
I would recommend getting a stand alone mic that doesn't connect to your phone and syncing the audio of that microphone with your pixels microphone. Most video editing softwares allowing you to sync the audio to the video. This allows you to get higher quality sound.
I personally use this microphone and love it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1YPXW2/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_bq8GEbTDCHFQ9