Mic Tap
Best for: Podcasts, opinions, announcements
The hook
- Say
- Is this thing on? Good. Because you need to hear this.
The first 3 seconds
- 0.0sTap, tap on the mic.
- 0.5s“Is this thing on? Good.”
- 1.5s“Because you need to hear this.”
- 3.0sThe viewer waits for the announcement.
Why it works
A mic tap sounds like a live event starting. It signals 'something's about to be said'.
What you need
- A microphone (a cheap one, or even a prop)
- A podcast-style setup
- A strong line to follow
Step by step
Plan
- Write the announcement or opinion that comes after the tap.
- Set up a podcast look: the mic in frame, you at a desk.
Film
- Tap the mic twice at the start.
- Say the line straight to the camera.
Edit
- Start on the tap, with no silence before it.
- Get to the point within 3 seconds.
Use it in your niche
- OpinionsTap tap. Is this on? Okay. Cereal is a soup.
- NewsTap tap. Big news about this channel.
- AdviceTap tap. If you're 16, listen up.
Pro tips
- A mic in the frame makes it look like a podcast, which feels important.
- A serious face, then a funny line, works really well.
Avoid
- A weak follow-up. The tap promises something big.
- Tapping too hard. It's painfully loud in headphones.
