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Re: Choosing the Right Microphone

Marilyn Gardiner — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:32:59 -0000

In your most recent video, in the garage, it looked like you had a mic clipped to your shirt. If so, what was the setup? (excellent video)

In addition to voice-over short videos, I also want to make short tutorials where both hands will be working with tools. Any recommendations for the kind of mic to use?

Marilyn

Re: Choosing the Right Microphone

Jan — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:25:17 -0000

Hi Mark

Thanks for the video. I thought I was doing well getting a Blue Snowball but I may have to think again and start improving my setup.

I was also curious about the screen capture software you use on your Mac. I have Screenflow and am only just starting to get to grips with it. Do you have any tips about screen capture in general? I am familiar with Camtasia but of course it is still not available for the Mac.

Jan

Re: Choosing the Right Microphone

Shane — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:09:59 -0000

hey Mark, great video ;)

I use the Rode Podecaster condensor mic and love it! :)

Keep the good stuff rollin!

Cheers
Shane

Re: Choosing the Right Microphone

Dave Bakke — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:18:05 -0000

Marko...

You left out the Samson brand of mics. The C01U USB mic is one used by many many V.O. artists... especially for the home recording studios they use. Check out the following link:

http://www.samsontech.com/p...

Another "great" item to cut background noise out of the recordings is offered by one of the nations most famous V.O. artists... Harlan Hogan. Check out this link for a portable sound booth (Porta-Booth) on a table top... pretty cool.

http://www.harlanhogan.com/...

Re: Choosing the Right Microphone

John — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:48:23 -0000

I just bought an analog headset for my laptop but it seems only the headset works and not the mic. I don't really know why. But plugged-in to other computers, it works. Could it be my laptop is broken? Or should I try other mics and see if they work?

Re: Choosing the Right Microphone

Mark — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:02:32 -0000

Aurelius Tjin,

Sounds good, if you can post a sample that would be great.

Re: Choosing the Right Microphone

Mark — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:59:53 -0000

Gregg and CG,

Yes. The best way to go about it is getting the computer out of the room if you can. Unless it's really quiet. I'll soon be putting my computer in the closet. But I would only recommend it if the closet has an air-conditioning vent, because it will get warm. There needs to be some air flow. Or moving the computer far away from the mic as possible.

I'll be treating my room soon. It's going to be pretty intense. Actually that reminds me I forget to post links to treatment on this post! I will do that now. I'll be using Auralex Wedges that can be found here:

http://www.auralex.com/acou...

I'm going with the 4" type to absorb more low frequencies for other sound production.

If you just need something to get rid of the echo, then I would recommend something cheaper like the Auralex Sonomatt which can be found at:

http://accessories.musician...

It's not as pretty. But stops the echo. Usually placed behind the computer or towards the top of the perimeter walls of the room. This is usually where the sound bounces back of forth and then comes back to the mic.

If you want something that looks nicer, then I would go with the Auralex 2" Studiofoam Pyramids:

http://accessories.musician...

-Mark

Re: Choosing the Right Microphone

cg — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:31:02 -0000

Hi Mark,

Great video - thanks.

Do you also 'control' your room and pc to eliminate background noise? I tend to get background noise with my condenser

Re: Choosing the Right Microphone

Aurelius Tjin — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:30:38 -0000

Great video! I just got my brand new RODE Podcaster microphone. It's USB and doesn't need any condensors or such, it's all built in. The sound it produces is awesome too. I've also got the shockmount and stand which you attach to your table.

Re: Choosing the Right Microphone

Gregg — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:02:50 -0000

I was actually wondering that after hearing a couple of your vids. Nice setup, you can tell the room you are in has a bit of echo but not too noticeable with your setup. Quality mic.

Re: Choosing the Right Microphone

Dan D — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 02:26:38 -0000

Awesome! Thanks Mark!