The best microphones for the Sony A9 III
Production audio is the single biggest quality difference between camera-original video and edited content. A $100 shotgun on top of a mid-range hybrid body looks more professional than $5000 of camera with the on-board mic.
Top picks
Top 2 microphones
Compatibility-matched against the Sony A9 III, ranked by editorial fit.
- 1Best value
Rode VideoMicro II shotgun mic
Compact on-camera shotgun for hybrid shooters with a 3.5mm input.
Why: the body has a mic input
~$99
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Rode VideoMic NTG
Broadcast-grade on-camera shotgun. USB-C output doubles as a podcast mic.
Why: the body has a mic input
~$260
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Common mistake
Always record a backup track in the camera. Wireless lavs drop, batteries die — having scratch audio from the camera mic saves you when something fails.
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