Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 18 hours ago
After years of chasing the perfect vlog setup, I finally realized what really matters. Clean, consistent audio.
In this video, I test the Shure SM7B directly into the Sony ZV-E1 using Sony’s XLR audio interface unit. No fancy mixers. No 32-bit float. Just one backup track and a cloud lifter.
🎧 Topics covered:
– SM7B vs DJI Mic 2 (real-world practicality)
– Internal vs external 32-bit float workflows
– My simple, compact setup for professional audio
Shot on the Sony ZV-E1 with face tracking (yes, including the lady who came with the apartment).
👉🎥 Gear Featured in This Video
Favorite Video Camera – amzn.to/3KFrdZ2
Lens Used – amzn.to/46YARx8
Sony XLR-K3M – amzn.to/4oyjiLE
SM7B – amzn.to/3JxfcEA
Cloud Lifter – amzn.to/4nuau8y
DJI Mic 2 – amzn.to/4hwkNHH
Fuji X100VI – amzn.to/4obbOOt
X100VI Square Hood – amzn.to/4pRqT9z
Black Pro Mist 49mm – amzn.to/3VDSVrg
NISI 49mm Variable ND – amzn.to/3VHERgw
🎞️ Fuji Crop Utility Tool (Mac only)
buymeacoffee.com/egillbjarki/e/465988
🎨 LUTs & Presets I Use
buymeacoffee.com/egillbjarki/extras
Download the RAW file comparison between Fuji X100VI & Sony A7IV 35mm f/1.8 below:
https://we.tl/t-aqhFS1R21F
Instagram:
instagram.com/egill_bjarki
Portfolio:
https://egillbjarki.cargo.site
After years of chasing the perfect vlog setup, I finally realized what really matters. Clean, consistent audio.
In this video, I test the Shure SM7B directly into the Sony ZV-E1 using Sony’s XLR audio interface unit. No fancy mixers. No 32-bit float. Just one backup track and a cloud lifter.
🎧 Topics covered:
– SM7B vs DJI Mic 2 (real-world practicality)
– Internal vs external 32-bit float workflows
– My simple, compact setup for professional audio
Shot on the Sony ZV-E1 with face tracking (yes, including the lady who came with the apartment).
👉🎥 Gear Featured in This Video
Favorite Video Camera – amzn.to/3KFrdZ2
Lens Used – amzn.to/46YARx8
Sony XLR-K3M – amzn.to/4oyjiLE
SM7B – amzn.to/3JxfcEA
Cloud Lifter – amzn.to/4nuau8y
DJI Mic 2 – amzn.to/4hwkNHH
Fuji X100VI – amzn.to/4obbOOt
X100VI Square Hood – amzn.to/4pRqT9z
Black Pro Mist 49mm – amzn.to/3VDSVrg
NISI 49mm Variable ND – amzn.to/3VHERgw
🎞️ Fuji Crop Utility Tool (Mac only)
buymeacoffee.com/egillbjarki/e/465988
🎨 LUTs & Presets I Use
buymeacoffee.com/egillbjarki/extras
Download the RAW file comparison between Fuji X100VI & Sony A7IV 35mm f/1.8 below:
https://we.tl/t-aqhFS1R21F
Instagram:
instagram.com/egill_bjarki
Portfolio:
https://egillbjarki.cargo.site
