Mic for recording
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- zoiks
What's a good direction to go for recording spoken word on a computer. All these headphones with mics make me sound like my nose is plugged and the volume control sucks. What type of mic should I get?
- dropdown0
locustsloth would tell you a shotgun mic is the only way to go.
- bulletfactory0
- This page is all you need. Look for something with a dynamic range of as close to 20hz to 20000hzlocustsloth
- brains0
Difficult to say, you could probably just get a decent USB mic, put a homemade pop-stopper in front of it, and call it a day.
- locustsloth0
the mic Daddy dropdown was speaking of
- rippedursite0
there are a few ways to get good digital recordings into your machine.
- get a mic with a built in preamp that plugs directly into your machine via usb
- get a mic with a low imp output and run it through an external preamp
either way, if you want GOOD sounding recordings you're going to want a broadcast worthy mic, a Pop Filter and some sort of preamp (to boost the signal from the mic)
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Sear…
That link has an inexpensive example of each way of vocal recording. Alesis' usb podcast mic and M-audio's pod cast kit. Both will be satisfactory for spoken word.
- akrokdesign0
- http://www.samsontec…akrokdesign
- exactlyrippedursite
- I have this. It's pretty nice.nikdaum
- nocomply0
http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Micro…
This has been recommend to me by friends who work in the recording biz. It's pretty awesome, but I've barely had the chance to use it.
- all of the blue mics are good quality for the money you payacescence
- gokernyourself0
cheap, great mic is the shure SM58--made for voice and very inexpensive.
- oops. didn't read the computer part. You'd probably need a DAC or better sound card for the sm58
gokernyourself
- oops. didn't read the computer part. You'd probably need a DAC or better sound card for the sm58
- TResudek0
The snowball is the best option.
- Knuckleberry0
I have a Mic made by Griffin Tech. especially for computer use.
- nosaj0
To get good a voice recording you'll want a condensor mic, a small mixer to power it and all small space that can absorb the sound and kill the echo.
This mic is pretty good for under $200:
Plus a small mixer (for phantom power):
http://www.premierguitar.com/Str…If you don't have a small space - record it in a closet filled with clothing. That'll make it sound nice and dead.
- vaxorcist0
Test, Practice, repeat... and get ready to move things around. Foam on the walls, or blankets, coat closet isn't a bad idea.... Sometimes the room is more important than the mic, and minor changes in mic angle & position relative to your mouth can cause major changes in sound quality. Wear good ear-covering headphones and try to make sure your computer has a quiet fan or is not heard. USB is Waaay better than the built-in mic jack. Mixers sometimes introduce noise, so be careful.... getting closer to the mic is better than turning up volume. Learn to control your volume, otherwise a compander may be useful...
