TikToker's Mic Advice: Essential or Optional?

Do You Need a Microphone for TikTok Success? A Content Creator's Perspective Canadian TikToker bert negocios, boasting 135,000 followers, recently shared insights into the necessity of using a microphone for creating engaging video content. In a short video uploaded on June 6th, 2025, negocios revealed that for many of their early videos, they did not use a microphone, yet still achieved significant success. "After 135,000 followers, this is the first video I've used a microphone in," negocios stated. However, the creator's recent purchase of a Rode wireless microphone suggests a shift in strategy. The decision was driven by upcoming travel plans, where recording without a dedicated microphone would be more challenging. The video also touches upon the cost of high-quality microphones, with negocios mentioning the price as a significant factor. The video provides practical advice for budding content creators, emphasizing that a microphone isn't always essential, especially in the early stages.