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Which Microphones do Youtubers Use?

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In this article, we’re looking at the most popular youtubers and what kind of microphone they are using or used in the past. In addition, you’ll get a brief review of each microphone to help you figure out whether the microphone is a good fit for you. Most of these microphones are dynamic type as it’s better suited for youtube audio recording compared to condensers.

YoutubersMicrophonePrice
PewDiePieElectro-Voice RE320 $300
MarkiplierShure KSM44A$1,000
MR Beast*Rode M5$200
Good Mythical Morning Blue mouse$1,250
ShroudBlue mouse$1,250
Wilbur SootRode NT1-A$230
JschlattHeil PR40$330
Quackity Rode Procaster$220
NigahigaRode Procaster$220
Niki NihachuHyperX Newest QuadCast S$220
JacksepticeyeNeumann U87$3,695
Lazar BeamShure SM7B$400
Logan PaulShure SM7B$400
Dream*Shure SM7B$400
LinusTechTipsElectro-Voice RE20$450
H3 PodcastElectro-Voice RE20$450
Marques BrownleeSennheiser MKH416$1,000
Miniminter Rode Broadcaster$420
BehzingaRode Broadcaster$420
Microphones used by different youtubers. *It’s speculated but unclear whether Dream uses Shure SM7B and MR Beast uses Rode M5.

PewDiePie

Electro-Voice RE320

Starting from August 2021 up until now, Pewdiepie mainly uses Electro-Voice RE320, a mid-range dynamic broadcast microphone selling for around $300. It has a good off-axis noise rejection, integrated pop-filter and relatively good sensitivity for a dynamic microphone at 2.5mV/Pa (-52dB) which makes it suitable when pairing with cheaper audio interfaces such as Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 or Behringer U-Phoria UMC204HD.

Electro-Voice RE320 is great for gaming and podcasting as it’s not overly sensitive to keyboard or background noise and has some pleasant warmth to it. Also, the price is good value for what you get.

Rode NTG4+

From September 2020 – August 2021, PewDiePie used a Rode NTG4+ shotgun microphone with a shotgun supercardioid polar pattern. Rode NTG4+ is the premium Rode shotgun microphone with multiple features such as a rechargeable battery, sound attenuation (-10dB) for high-volume source recording, high-pass filter for dealing with low-end rumble and proximity effect. Also, the microphone includes a high-frequencies boost option for crisper sound.

Rode NTG4+ sells for around $320 and is one of the more versatile shotgun microphones on the market. A narrow supercardioid polar pattern is great at noise rejection and suitable for gaming, however, shotgun microphones are most commonly used in video production as they can concentrate on recording a single person’s vocals from further away without introducing much of the background noise. Still, it’s a great option for Youtube if you want to avoid your microphone appearing on the screen.

AKG Pro Audio C414 XLII

In October 2019 – September 2020 period PewDiePie was using AKG Pro Audio C414 XLII. It’s a high-end condenser microphone with many features such as attenuated levels (-6dB, -12dB, -18dB), bass cuts and multiple recording patterns including cardio, hypercardioid, wide cardioid, bidirectional and omnidirectional. The microphone costs around $1,000 and is suitable for studio work.

It’s probably the most feature-packed microphone ever, making it suitable for various different cases. Hypercardioid pattern is great for noise rejection, a bidirectional pattern could be used for interviews or stereo recording and the omnidirectional pattern is great at picking up sound from all around. The attenuation and bass cut options will help to deal with loud sound sources and the proximity effect when speaking up close.

In addition, it includes an LED light to notify you when audio is clipping.

However, it’s questionable whether you need AKG Pro Audio C414 XLII if you’re only planning to do gaming or Youtube videos. A decent dynamic microphone such as RE320 might be a better option as it’s more suited for not-perfect recording conditions outside the studio.

Rode NT1

Until October 2019 PewDiePie was using Rode NT1, which is a mid-range condenser microphone with extremely low self-noise of 4.5dB and crisp sound. It’s considered one of the best value-for-money condenser microphones that could be used in recording studios for professional voice-over or music production.

I wouldn’t recommend the microphone for gaming or podcasting, however, it’s great for voice-over and music production in an acoustically treated and isolated recording environment.

It’s a condenser-type microphone, hence, the sensitivity is high and you can pair it with cheap audio interfaces that otherwise might not provide enough gain for some of the dynamic microphones.

Markiplier

Shure KSM44A

For a long time, Markiplier has been using Shure KSM44A, a high-end condenser microphone with many features, all the required accessories and a good build. Everything you would want for a premium price of around $1,000. The microphone has a very low self-noise of 4dB and enhanced upper frequencies.

Shure KSM44A offers multiple recording patterns – cardioid, bidirectional and omnidirectional. It includes a high-pass filter option to deal with excessive low-end rumble and proximity effect. Shock-mount and built-in pop-filter are included in the package.

I wouldn’t recommend the microphone for gaming since it’s a condenser microphone and more prone to pick up noise compared to dynamic microphones but it might have been specifically chosen for Markiplier’s voice since at the higher end most of the microphones are chosen to complement the voice. Similarly to PewDiePie’s AKG Pro Audio C414 XLII I would rather use such a microphone in a professional recording environment like a studio for voice-over or music production.

MR Beast

Rode M5

MR Beast rarely has a microphone in view while shooting videos. But for gaming, he’s definitely using a pencil-type microphone and it looks like Rode M5 which is a cardioid condenser pencil microphone. It’s a decent microphone for the price but rarely ever used for gaming or any voice recording. It’s more geared towards instrument recording such as drums or guitar. It’s an odd choice for Youtube audio recording.

This type of microphone is usually sold in pairs as they are often utilized for stereo recording and Rode M5 isn’t an exception. You can get a pair of Rode M5s for around $200.

When shooting non-stationary videos, you can sometimes see in MR Beast videos a couple of cameramen with camera microphones attached to their cameras. Due to windscreens, it’s hard to tell what microphones they are using; however, most likely it’s something like RODE VideoMic PRO.

Good Mythical Morning

Blue mouse

Good Mythical Morning has a Blue mouse microphone set on a table when they are recording their show. It’s an expensive, high-end condenser microphone with a unique vintage look selling at around $1,250. At this price, you get a premium build-quality microphone with an integrated shock-mount and rotating head for a better recording angle.

The self-noise is very low at 8dB. It’s a warm-sounding microphone and will add body to your voice while still being crisp at the top end.

Despite Blue mouse being seen on the screen, most likely Good Mythical Morning is also using lavalier microphones, something like Rode Wireless Go or Audio-Technica AT831b and shotgun microphones such as Sennheiser MKH416 or Rode NTG that aren’t seen on the screen and the Blue mouse microphone is more for the looks. Although you can only speculate what microphones are used out of the recording view.

On the other hand, the Blue mouse is used by Shroud in his gaming videos and it’s definitely not just for looks.

Wilbur Soot

Rode NT1-A

Wilbur Soot uses Rode NT1-A, an XLR condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. It sells at around $230 and comes with a nice accessories package consisting of a quality shock-mount, pop-filter and XLR cable.

Rode NT1-A has a bright, crisp tone and is an appropriate microphone for studio use. One of the best things about it is the extremely low self-noise of 5dB. Primarily it’s designed for recording vocals such as voice-over and music, but it’s also very good at recording instruments. In my opinion, it’s one of the best value-for-money condenser microphones and by many people considered to be the cheapest available pro-level condenser microphone. At a similar price, it competes with Rode NT1; between the two it would come down to the sound preference; NT1-A is slightly brighter sounding.

Since it’s a condenser-type microphone NT1-A pairs well with any audio interface, you won’t need to worry about lacking gain.

Jschlatt

Heil PR40

Jschlatt uses Heil PR40 a mid-range dynamic broadcast microphone with a sensitivity of -54dB which is about average for a dynamic microphone. It sells for around $330. Heil PR40 has a wide frequency response for a broadcast microphone 28Hz – 18kHz and provides boosted higher frequency giving a very crisp and clear sound quality, and the lows are a bit extended to capture more of the lower frequencies.

It’s a unique-sounding microphone. In my opinion, Heil PR40 suits someone with a deeper voice the best and Jschlatt’s voice kinda fits that description. For someone with a high-pitched voice, it could even further emphasize higher-end frequencies making your voice sound even higher and brittle.

The microphone comes with a built-in pop-filter, standard mount and additional windscreen. The microphone is all metal and feels very sturdy. It’s a good option for podcasting and Youtube video production as it’s tailored for recording vocals and doesn’t pick up much of the background noise.

Quackity

Rode Procaster

Quackity uses a Rode Procaster, another mid-range microphone, selling at around $220. It’s a broadcast dynamic microphone with a very good background noise rejection and slightly boosted low-end and high-end frequencies for some added bass and clarity. It sounds very warm and the build quality is all metal and very sturdy. It’s not a very sensitive microphone with a sensitivity of -56dB and will require a decent pre-amp or an additional in-line amplifier such as a cloudlifter or a fethead to provide enough clean gain.

The microphone features an internal pop-filter and an internal shock resistance mechanism. It comes with a standard microphone stand mount.

Rode Procaster is one of the best options for recording podcasts and Youtube videos as it’s superb at noise rejection, sounds great and is one of the cheapest dynamic broadcast microphones. It may lack many features that other more expensive microphones have, but it essentially offers everything you would need. In my opinion, it’s among the best value-for-money microphones in the market if you’re into Youtube, gaming, streaming or podcasting.

Rode Procaster is also used by Nigahiga in his Youtube videos.

Niki Nihachu

HyperX Newest QuadCast S

Niki Nihachu is currently using a HyperX Newest QuadCast S USB condenser microphone which has multiple features and sells for around $160. It comes with a shock mount, microphone stand and USB-C to USB-A cable. The microphone has multiple features: controllable RGB, multiple polar patterns (Cardioid, Stereo, Omnidirectional and Bidirectional), mute button, headphone monitoring, built-in pop filter and gain control.

Probably the main appeal of this microphone is its looks. The RGB feature isn’t very common among microphones and if you plan to have your microphone in view when recording a video or streaming, this might be a good option. Otherwise, it’s a USB condenser microphone and it’ll pick up the background noise and the sound quality will be lacking when compared to similarly priced XLR microphones.

Since it’s a USB microphone, you don’t have to buy an audio interface with it which will save you some money but at a slightly lower price AT2020 USB+ microphone would give similar or even better audio quality.

Rode NT1-A

Before acquiring HyperX Newest QuadCast S in January 2021 Niki was using a Rode NT1-A.

Jacksepticeye

Neumann U87

Jacksepticeye uses Neumann U87, a high-end condenser microphone with multiple recording patterns and other features. The standalone microphone sells for $3,200, while a studio set sells for $3,650, including a shock-mount and a pop-filter.

Neumann U87 has cardioid, omnidirectional and bidirectional polar pattern options. It offers a high-pass filter button and a -10dB padding option. The self-noise is listed at 14dB.

It’s a studio microphone designed to be used in an acoustically treated environment, ideally in a studio. It provides a unique sound of the highest quality. Neumann U87 is often used by professional voice actors and for high-quality music production. It’s good all around and has enhanced mid-frequencies.

The microphone is not tailored for gaming, nor is it a typical podcast microphone and I wouldn’t suggest it for these applications but for voice-over and music production, it has very little competition.

Shure SM58

Sometimes Jacksepticeye is seen handling a microphone, in these instances, you’ll see Shure SM58 in his hands which is a legendary handheld dynamic microphone available at an affordable price of around $100.

It’s mainly used for music vocals and live performances but could very well be used for podcasting, gaming or voice acting as a budget option microphone. Shure SM58 is incredibly sturdy with an all-metal build. It has good background noise rejection, however, it’s quite insensitive making it hard to pair with cheaper audio interfaces. You may need to pair it with a cloudlifter or a fethead or check out some higher-end audio interfaces.

Lazar Beam

Shure SM7B

Lazar Beam uses a dynamic broadcast microphone Shure SM7B. It’s a staple microphone for broadcast, podcasting, gaming, Youtube and is even used in music production. It’s one of the most versatile microphones with a darker tone. You’ll see it on quite a few podcast shows. Shure SM7B is used by many podcasters including Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, Tim Dillon and Andrew Schulz. Broadcast microphones are generally designed for speech but Shure SM7B is often used for singing and even on instruments.

The warm sound of Shure SM7B is easy to listen to for longer periods of time, also, it has a nice proximity effect if you require more broadcast-sounding audio quality. It features high-pass and presence boost filter options for a more articulate and punchy sound. It has good background noise rejection and comes with a pop-filter, which helps deal with most of the plosives. The build is all metal and feels very sturdy. Shure SM7B has a built-in shock-mount and deals well with handling noise.

The microphone sells at $400 and while it’s an expensive microphone, it has all the required features and looks great on the camera if you care about it. In my opinion, it fits in the sweet spot where although you pay the premium price for it, you get everything you could want from a microphone and it competes well even with the higher-priced microphones.

Logan Paul currently uses Shure SM7B for his podcast. Dream (dreamwastaken) possibly uses Shure SM7B, while Miniminter used to use Shure SM7B in the past. But you’ll find plenty more youtubers using this microphone.

LinusTechTips

Electro-Voice RE20

LinusTechTips for its WAN shows uses Electro-Voice RE20, a classic dynamic broadcast microphone currently available for $450 in both black and grey colors. It’s a very common microphone among radio stations.

RE20 has very little off-axis coloration which makes it great at background noise rejection. The extended upper frequencies create a unique, airy sound quality. The low end is controlled, and the proximity effect is diminished due to Variable-D technology, however, a deeper voice is still somewhat achievable at closer proximity. Mids are slightly subdued which may help eliminate some of the nasal vocal qualities of your voice.

The microphone is susceptible to handling noise and a shock mount is highly recommended when using it. While primarily the microphone is designed for recording vocals it may as well be used in music production on instruments.

Electro-Voice RE20 has an internal pop-filter and shock resistance technology to reduce plosives and handling noise, it also features a high-pass filter switch. It’s a sturdy microphone with an all-metal construction.

Electro-Voice RE20 is also used on the H3 Podcast Youtube channel.

Marques Brownlee

Sennheiser MKH416

For his videos, Marques Brownlee uses a Sennheiser MKH416 which is a shotgun condenser super-cardioid type microphone selling at a premium price of $1,000 and it comes with a pop-filter. Since it’s a condenser microphone, it has a self-noise of -13dB, which is okay for a condenser microphone and quite good for a shotgun-type microphone. The build is all-metal and feels sturdy despite it being a lightweight microphone.

A shotgun microphone is ideal for recording videos on set when you don’t want to have a microphone in the camera view. It’s great at picking up vocals from further away without introducing much of the background noise. You can use it for gaming videos without showing the microphone on the camera and it won’t pick up much of the keyboard or any other background noise.

It’s also a very popular microphone for voice acting, especially if you have a deeper voice. Sennheiser MKH416 enhances treble and may sound a bit sibilant and high-pitched for someone with a higher voice, but it gives nice clarity if you have a deep voice. Mike DelGaudio from the Booth Junkie Youtube channel has a deep voice and often uses this microphone for his voice acting gigs and it sounds amazing on him.

Electro-Voice RE27N/D

In the WVFRM podcast, however, Marques Brownlee uses Electro-Voice RE27N/D, a unique-sounding broadcast dynamic microphone that has a boosted treble which makes it sound very crisp, even condenser-like but it also comes with a high-cut and high-pass filters, the former may make it sound more like a traditional dynamic microphone.

Electro-Voice RE27N/D has good sensitivity for a dynamic microphone, the built-in pop-filter rejects most of the pops and the build quality is great. Also, variable-D technology limits the proximity effect. On the other hand, the microphone is pricy selling at $500.

Andrew from the WVFRM podcast uses Shure SM7B.

Miniminter

Rode Broadcaster

Miniminter uses a Rode Broadcaster, a broadcaster condenser-type microphone selling for around $420. It includes a high-pass filter and an internal pop filter. Also for radio purposes, it has a red on-air indicator. It’s a sturdy, all-metal microphone that is on the heavier side.

You won’t find many if any broadcast-type condenser microphones so it’s unique in that way. Usually, a broadcast microphone is a dynamic type. The upside of it is its high sensitivity which allows you to pair this microphone with any budget audio interface without worrying about the lack of gain. Although, on the other hand, the microphone is quite susceptible to plosives and has a somewhat noticeable self-noise level of 14dB.

Rode Broadcaster has boosted low-end and top-end frequencies giving it warm yet still airy and clear sound quality. As it’s with most of broadcast-type microphones, it’s mainly suited for recording vocals; therefore, you’ll find it in some radio stations, podcasts and Youtube setups.

Rode Broadcaster is also used by Behzinga.

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How to Sound Irish?

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Learning an Irish accent is a challenge that can be achieved through proper training. The process requires a certain amount of time which varies with the individual, but if the training is consistent, the result will naturally be successful. The key is to be actively involved during the transition to perfect pronunciation of the Irish accent.

Here are some valuable tips to sound Irish.

Simple Actions

At first, to acquire the Irish accent you will need to perform some simple actions to familiarize yourself with that accent. Keep in mind that acquiring a foreign accent is not something that is achieved overnight, but you have to go step by step to achieve the desired goal.

Learning an Irish accent requires a conscious effort from the beginning to fix the appropriate phonemes, use a typical Irish vocabulary and incorporate any grammatical features that may exist.

Start by doing vocal exercises that develop a free and strong voice. Breathe through your diaphragm, inhale and exhale through your nose. Before starting your Irish accent training, take a deep breath and exhale slowly to relax.

Focus on placing your tongue in the correct position when making Irish accent sounds. Relax, allow the tongue to descend to speak normally and then place the tongue in the proper position to emit the desired intonation.

Pay attention to the tone and tempo of the Irish accent. Imagine how those expressions would sound in your voice over. Then pronounce out loud the phrases you heard and try to sound convincing.

Train your ear by listening to television programs, radio or podcasts where you can listen to the English spoken in Ireland so you can familiarize yourself with the pronunciation. This way your mind will find it easier to incorporate the Irish accent and then you will be able to outwardly project that accent in your speech.

Listen carefully and speak slowly. Take the trouble to listen carefully to the different sounds that exist in the Irish accent and then you will be able to reproduce in your speech an accent that is faithful to the original. Don’t make the mistake of speaking too fast through the Irish accent because you will surely get it wrong.

Acquire the Irish accent by pronouncing the intonation of single words first and then pronouncing whole sentences. In this way, you will acquire an Irish accent through a firm foundation which will then be projected into a natural and believable speech.

Talk to Irish citizens so that your ear naturally picks up that accent so that you will find it easier to speak in that intonation. You can talk to them directly through various social or cultural encounters. This simple strategy will cause you to experience a phonetic convergence, i.e. some phonic features are mimicked. You will see that you will be able to project an Irish accent naturally.

Find someone to imitate their Irish accent. Take inspiration from a singer, actor or any other famous celebrity you admire and try to imitate their accent. This strategy is very effective, as you are acquiring the Irish accent in a fun way, through someone you admire. This process is really entertaining and you will see improvements in your Irish accent pronunciation in a short time.

Train your speaking apparatus every day so that you will gradually find it easier to reproduce the Irish accent. Pronunciation is a physical skill that can be controlled to achieve certain goals. To sound Irish you will have to move your mouth in a new way, using different muscles. By repeating these new movements, you will naturally project an Irish-sounding utterance.

Record your voice to perfect the Irish accent you are acquiring. This way you will be fully aware of the mistakes you are making in your intonation and correct the sounds you need to perfect. This simple strategy also helps you master the Irish accent because you are in control of what you are learning.

Look up words and phrases specific to Ireland. Buy a book in which you can read typical Irish expressions so that you can incorporate them into your Irish speech. Getting used to Irish phrases will give you more confidence in projecting an Irish accent, intonation and pronunciation.

Keep your ears healthy so that you can hear the peculiar sounds of the Irish accent clearly. Your voice over will sound through a natural and believable accent.

Listen to sentences in an Irish accent as you read them carefully. This is the best tip for pronouncing correctly through that intonation. This simple trick will lead you to master the Irish accent, projecting a convincing voice over.

Practice the Irish accent out loud as much as you can. Learning a new accent requires a lot of practice every day. Read books expressing yourself through an Irish accent, if you have no one to talk to, use the mirror as a “partner” to speak out loud, the exercise will be just as effective.

It will also help you enormously to practice your Irish accent by watching movies that have had an impact on you or singing your favourite songs out loud. Repeat it over and over again until you perceive the Irish accent as something familiar.

Basically, you can acquire the Irish accent in two ways: by imitation or through formal phonology. If you have always been fascinated by different languages, perhaps the best option for you is to simply imitate the Irish accent until you can reproduce it naturally.

If you choose the formal phonology method you will study sound patterns through the throat, tongue, lips and nose of an Irish speaker so that you focus on the different physical movements of the above-mentioned organs. You then incorporate what you learn and apply them to your speaking.

Keys to understanding and projecting an Irish accent

The first thing you should know is that in Ireland there are more than 30 different accents that are expressed throughout the country. The two most pronounced accents belong to the north and south of Ireland. However, there are some general ideas that you can apply to sound Irish in your speech.

Consonants are pronounced more strongly, this is the first lesson you should learn when acquiring the Irish accent. They also tend to enunciate the whole sentence, as opposed to the American pronunciation which tends to shorten sentences.

Vowels are pronounced more softly, as opposed to American pronunciation which tends to lengthen vowels.

The Irish tend to omit the pronunciation of the letter “G” at the end of a word. Remember to acquire this language habit to sound Irish.

Focus your efforts on acquiring the rhythm and tone of the Irish accent. If you listen carefully to Irish people speak you will notice that their intonation tends to be musical. It is also noted that the Irish have a “lyrical accent”, which is true. This aspect of Irish pronunciation is what you will need to practice the most to project a believable accent.

Get used to pronouncing the consonant “R” firmly. To achieve this it will help to place your tongue higher and further forward while pronouncing the “R” at the end or in the middle of a sentence.

If you want to discover the peculiarities of the Irish accent you should listen to poems and songs, through these creations you will be able to identify the different sounds they use when speaking. Then it will be easier for you to project them in your voice over.

To acquire the Irish accent you must not only pay attention to the intonation and pronunciation of the words, but you must also adopt a new body posture. When you listen to an Irish speaker pay attention to their body language, you must also imitate that particularity to emit a believable Irish accent.

Get used to speaking fluently, with some speed, but above all, speak clearly. The best way to achieve this is to know exactly what you are going to say and then simply project it outwardly in your voice over. Don’t hesitate in your pronunciation, practice this advice daily and you will see that you will speak naturally that way.

Remove your original accent to acquire the Irish accent

If you are determined to acquire the Irish accent because you are an actor, speaker, singer, etc. and for work reasons, you must acquire that proficiency, it is highly advisable that you remove your original accent, at least temporarily. If you are an American, New Zealander, Canadian, etc., you should listen to the Irish accent until you acquire it as your own.

As a first step, you should listen as much as possible to the Irish accent so that your brain picks up the typical idioms of that pronunciation and you then project it outwardly. The more you listen to the native speakers and imitate the Irish intonation and pronunciation, the easier it will be for you to sound Irish.

To acquire the Irish accent you must not pronounce the sounds of your original accent, be it American, Australian, British, etc. You have to pronounce only the palette of melodies and phonemes of the Irish dialect. During this transition, you should work on your breathing, vocalization and outward projection of the Irish accent. It is also advisable that you prevent certain ailments related to the areas of your body that you are working on: ears and throat. Your voice must be completely healthy in order to emit the desired accent.

Work on the Irish intonation by listening to the whole word first and then to the whole sentence. At first, don’t focus on the way vowels and consonants are pronounced, but keep the pronunciation of a whole sentence in perspective so that you can then reproduce what you hear. For example, pay attention to whether the voice sounds higher or lower at the beginning or end of the sentence. As for words, notice if they have a higher pitch at the beginning or at the end of their pronunciation.

When practising the Irish accent, work on the movement of your teeth, palate, lips and tongue to naturally get used to certain movements that will make you acquire that accent in less time.

Encourage yourself to pronounce the most difficult sounds of the Irish accent out loud so that you can master it. Pay attention to the position of your tongue and the way you move your mouth. The main idea is to expose yourself to the Irish accent as much as possible, only then will you acquire the correct intonation.

Ideas for meeting the challenge of acquiring an Irish accent

When you start working on acquiring the Irish accent you will face a challenge that you must overcome. You have to be aware that some internal insecurities will arise and at some point you will doubt whether you can acquire the Irish accent correctly. The most advisable thing to do is to psych yourself up in acquiring the Irish accent so that you don’t block yourself during the process.

Be understanding of yourself and understand your inner insecurities. You probably think you will have a hard time acquiring the Irish accent. The reality is that you will eventually get there if you practice a lot. Eliminate that anxiety so that your brain can pick up the Irish accent calmly, so you can project it into your voice over.

When you are just starting to learn the Irish accent you have to let go of perfectionism because that will lead to frustration from the beginning. Sounding Irish takes time and you should not block yourself if it doesn’t come out perfectly at first. Rest assured that you will sound Irish through constant practice of that accent. Under no circumstances should you get discouraged, learning from mistakes will lead you to perfection in Irish accent pronunciation.

Focus first on the clarity of your Irish speech and as time goes on you can focus on acquiring fluency in that accent. Speak slowly and clearly, this is the basis for speaking with greater speed.

It is popularly said that the Irish accent is difficult to acquire, which is relative, as it depends on the individual. However, you can acquire this accent in an entertaining way: listen to Irish series and movies so that you can capture the peculiarities of this accent and then you can project it in your voice over. Acquiring this accent does not have to be a boring task, use the many resources that exist to get to know the Irish accent well.

If you are determined to learn and project the Irish accent you need to encourage yourself to carry out a simple comparison exercise. Listen to how the Irish pronounce certain words or sentences. Then compare that pronunciation with your original accent. Comparing the two accents directly will make you aware of the changes you need to make in your intonation in order to project a believable Irish accent.

Face the challenge of acquiring the Irish accent with a lot of patience because this transition takes time. However, you should also know that if you practice this accent every day, eventually your speech will sound believable. You must persist in acquiring the right rhythm, intonation and pronunciation so that your Irish accent comes out naturally.

During your first practice of the Irish accent, try to converse with only one person. If you are training that accent with a coach, focus on the indications and corrections of this instructor. When you feel ready you can incorporate more people into your conversation so that you can achieve the Irish accent as naturally as possible.

If you want to feel confident in projecting an Irish accent, pay attention to the context in which you are speaking. Depending on the circumstance you are in, you should deliver an accent that is consistent with what is happening. For example, if you are in a dramatic context you cannot deliver a funny speech. That is, the context itself will guide your pronunciation so that your accent sounds believable. This simple strategy will help you feel confident in projecting the Irish accent.

With the above tips in mind what you should know from the beginning is that in order to learn an Irish accent you will need to make a conscious effort to acquire a new rhythm, intonation and pronunciation. Sounding Irish takes time and is only achieved through daily practice and good listening skills. Your big goal should be to get a believable Irish accent so that your work is well done. If you are well focused from the beginning, you will certainly achieve your goal.

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