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Wedding DJ here. Many of my potential clients consider going without a DJ for their wedding because of the cost. These are my recommendations to them:
- Spotify is a great tool. Consider getting the algoriddim djay app for iPhone or iPad. This lets you play music downloaded to your phone and from Spotify. You can set it to Automix and get that seamless transition from one song to the next you expect from DJs. Spotify Premium is required, and you won't have ads. WiFi is required when using Spotify so put the "must have" songs on your device just in case.
- Get a quality speaker. Sam's Club and Amazon have several that are less than $200. The best part is you get to keep it when you are finished! Connect directly with a cord - do not use bluetooth. Get a speaker stand and raise it 5-6ft off the ground. This helps propagate the sound and you'll get excellent performance from even one speaker.
- Get a wired mic for announcements and toasts. Your speaker should have a 1/4" mic input. You can get a Shure SM58 for $40 on Amazon that sounds amazing and is what I use in my booth. You'll need a female XLR to male 1/4" cable. If you have any doubts visit a Guitar Center and they will hook you up.
I use my iPad and the algoriddim djay app with Spotify when I get an obscure request that I don't have in my main library. I also use the app in my smaller ceremony music setup. The app is solid and will not let you down!
Let me know if you (or anyone else) has any questions on how to set these up. I also have a music ideas list if you need some inspiration during the music planning process.
Got a counterfeit Shure SM-58 from Amazon once. They're very well-known in the audio world - Every concert, theatre, and studio is probably rocking anywhere from 5 to 50 SM-58's. Piano Man's microphone that smells like a beer? It's probably a 58. They're workhorses that are renowned for their durability, (there are videos of people literally driving nails into studs with them,) and reliability.
Naturally, counterfeits are a huge issue. The counterfeits are obviously not as reliable or as durable, and frequency response (basically, how the mic "colors" the incoming audio,) is inconsistent. Some of them are really fucking convincing on the surface too, so determining counterfeits is often a matter of taking the mic apart to see if everything on the inside matches. That's not a simple process, and it's a big reason I refuse to buy audio gear from Amazon now. I don't want to have to take all of my gear apart just to ensure I'm not being fucked with counterfeits. It's worth the hassle to just find a local Shure certified dealer.
He also apparently can't afford a $60 decent dynamic microphone that essentially cancels out 90%+ of noise that isn't coming from directly in front of the mic making the air conditioner excuse a moot point.
You can buy this for the same price on amazon here
So for Q2U and other mics that aren’t just “plug-and-use” like the yeti, what else is needed to be done in terms of hardware setup?
If I just get this:
Is this all I need to buy? Or do I need to buy more accessories and attachments. Never had experience with mics in general as you can tell lol.
(Bonus question would this mic and others like it work with BOTH windows and Mac?)
Amazon has the Samson q2u that comes with headphones for $49 and then for software you can use Audacity which is free and very popular among podcasters
You've picked a great day to ask. The Samson Q2U XLR/USB mic is 40% off on Amazon right now. Great starter mic that works on either a recorder that has XLR inputs or on a computer that has a USB input.
Mobile DJ here. Some of my potential clients are on the fence about getting a DJ. Some don't want to incur the cost. Others don't want a "club style" raging party.
The advice I give them is this:
- Invest in a quality speaker. Sam's Club and Amazon have some great bluetooth portable speakers that sound terrific for under $200. Plus, you get to keep it when you are done! Buy a stand to raise the speaker 5-6 feet of the ground and your single speaker will sound much better than just being on the ground.
- Get Spotify Premium at a minimum. This eliminate ads. To further this download the Algoriddim djay app. This lets you play music from your local iPad/iPhone/Macbook library, and you can access Spotify Premium songs (WiFi/4G LTE required). There is an automix feature that gives you the smooth transitions between songs. Best of all the basic version of the app is free now on iOS!
- If you want announcements and toasts, get a Shure wired mic. Here's the one I use: Shure PGA48. Plug the cable directly into your speaker and you are good to go! You may need to get an XLR to 1/4" TRS cable depending on your speaker. The mic sounds great and makes it easy for everyone to hear you.
You can enlist one of your guests to watch the system and make sure volumes are ok and the playlist is loaded. Don't let people just change it willy-nilly as that will interrupt the overall flow.
Lastly, ask the venue if there are any volume limitations you need to stay under. Many outdoor venues I play at do not allow 85dBa and above at the speaker, and must be below 65dBa at the property line at all times. If a venue is serious about the noise they will have a meter and can advise you.
Happy planning and party on!
If you haven't bought it yet, I actually have the SM48 which is half the price of the 58 and I have had no issues with it. It's still solid metal the whole way through and sounds good. I haven't beat it up yet, but if you really need to spend less then it will be fine.
I'd also recommend the Rode Procaster if you go the XLR route. Best set of mics I've ever owned.
Honestly, for what you need, an sm58 is probably overkill, especially if you don't already have an audio interface.
If all you're using it for is Skype, any usb mic on Amazon will probably be fine. Find a "dynamic" or "moving coil" microphone with a "cardiod" pickup pattern.
A condenser mic rather than dynamic would probably be fine, but dynamics are more durable and less sensitive (which is good in your case)
Edit: I'm getting downvoted, but I really do feel strongly about this. The sm58 is $100, plus you'll need an interface which is $60 dollars at best. That's way too much money for what you need.
If you want a specific recommendation, check out the samson q2u. It's about $40 and it's got a usb port AND an xlr port in case you decide to upgrade. It's also got a little desk stand, which will be nice for skype. You can probably find something better if you look, but this has done well for me for several years.
Sorry for the monster post
Pyle PDMIC58 from Amazon - it's a Shure SM58 ripoff - connected to a cheap Behringer UM2 interface. I might do a post on my equipment at a later stage - I went for a bargain basement setup which has worked well but isn't without its quirks.
I have some like this: Amazon
My board has a jack and I have a splitter that can handle multiple sets of headphones.
I just received y UMZ404HD in the mail today, and I am loving it. I picked it up on Amazon for $110 I believe with tax and the preamps sound great.
I also picked up the BEHRINGER ULTRAVOICE XM1800S and I cant believe how good they sound for this cheap. I will def be upgrading my set up in the future but this is a great start IMO.
Wedding DJ here. Many of my potential clients consider going without a DJ for their wedding because of the cost. These are my recommendations to them:
- Spotify is a great tool. Consider getting the algoriddim djay app for iPhone or iPad. This lets you play music downloaded to your phone and from Spotify. You can set it to Automix and get that seamless transition from one song to the next you expect from DJs. Spotify Premium is required, and you won't have ads. WiFi is required when using Spotify so put the "must have" songs on your device just in case.
- Get a quality speaker. Sam's Club and Amazon have several that are less than $200. The best part is you get to keep it when you are finished! Connect directly with a cord - do not use bluetooth. Get a speaker stand and raise it 5-6ft off the ground. This helps propagate the sound and you'll get excellent performance from even one speaker.
- Get a wired mic for announcements and toasts. Your speaker should have a 1/4" mic input. You can get a Shure SM58 for $40 on Amazon that sounds amazing and is what I use in my booth. You'll need a female XLR to male 1/4" cable. If you have any doubts visit a Guitar Center and they will hook you up.
I use my iPad and the algoriddim djay app with Spotify when I get an obscure request that I don't have in my main library. I also use the app in my smaller ceremony music setup. The app is solid and will not let you down!
Let me know if you (or anyone else) has any questions on how to set these up. I also have a music ideas list if you need some inspiration during the music planning process.
Pyle makes a 57 clone called the PDMic 78. They’re $12 on Amazon right now. They actually sound surprisingly good. A little hotter and more treble-heavy than a 57, but for certain applications, I actually kind of prefer that. You can use them for just about everything, even as overheads. Here is a video on how they sound.
Okay für dich habe ich mich gerade extra mal ein bisschen mit Amazon Ref-links Auseinandergesetzt, da ich zuvor nur eine grobe Ahnung hatte:
Also Amazon Ref-links funktionieren so, dass wenn du dir jetzt zum Beispiel heute Klengans Mikrofon über den Link in der Beschreibung anschaust und dann sofort kaufst bekommt er 12% von Preis. Aber wenn du den Tab aber wieder schließt und dann morgen selber ohne über den link zu gehen auf Amazon nach dem Mikro schaust und dann kaufst bekommt Klengan ebenfalls 12%. Selbst wenn du heute sein Mikro anschaust und heute/morgen/übermorgen nochmal auf Amazon gehst und dir dann einen Nasenhaartrimmer kaufst bekommt Klengan 12%.
Also was ich dir raten würde wenn du Klengan unbedingt Supporten willst und ihm mit 12% an all deinen Amazon Käufen beteiligen willst: Nehm einen Link aus seiner Video Beschreibung z.B. den hier:
Und jedes mal wenn du auf Amazon etwas kaufen willst klicke erst auf den Link und verwende danach Amazon wie gewohnt.
Dies erklärt auch die ganzen komischen Produkte in den Ref-links Videos 90% der Leute wussten wahrscheinlich nicht mal das Klengan mit verdient :)
Seriously, for your purposes, you would be happy with a $22 Behringer XM8500. I'm assuming you don't have any room treatment up, so you're gonna want a dynamic mic, not a condenser, and the XM8500 is very good for the price. You can get a used Sennheiser e835 for like $50, or a used SM58 for ~$60 or so, and those will last a lifetime, but unless you're gonna want to get into recording or something, the XM8500 is enough.
The differences people care about in mics are things like the EQ profile (like if it makes the bass frequencies overpowering or something), the sibilance (how loud the P and T sounds are), noise rejection (like if it picks up background noise), and the build quality. If you're just starting out, you're probably not gonna care or even notice if there's too much high end, or your P's are popping or whatever, so as long as the mic doesn't fall apart, its kinda hard to go wrong if you stick with established brands. But don't think you have to spend $100 just to get a practice vocal mic. Spend $20 on an XM8500 and once you get some experience and know more about your voice and what you like and don't like, then you can invest in a more expensive one.
q2u is $49.95 rn. It’s a dynamic mic that lots of people recommend. As for the space, just check out the link and see if the dimensions fit.
https://www.amazon.ca/Handheld-Dynamic-Microphone-Recording-Podcasting/dp/B001R747SG
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Samson Q2U microphone. A little more expensive in Canada but lots of little things are. Still a great price. Love you guys. Enjoy.
Shure SM7B. That's pretty much the best mic for anything. The cost is $399 (just the mic). You'll have to spend a little more if you want a stand as well.
Here's a listing from Amazon
sometimes goes on sale for $50, pretty well reviewed last i checked
the one issue is that my copy's a bit quiet, have to add quite a bit of gain through equalizerAPO (about 15db)
Honestly? Start cheap. The Behringer XM8500 is a surprisingly good mic for the price ($25), has good off-axis rejection, and sounds way better than it has a right to...
There’s a few usb dynamic mics … the Samson Q2U is where I’d start tho. https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Handheld-Microphone-Recording-Podcasting/dp/B001R747SG
Anyone know of a non-janky way to mount a mic onto a monitor arm?
I have this mic: https://www.amazon.ca/Handheld-Dynamic-Microphone-Recording-Podcasting/dp/B001R747SG
I ordered this monitor mount (with the arm): https://www.amazon.ca/VIVO-Free-standing-Vertical-Position-STAND-V002L/dp/B00DGU92DM?refinements=p_85%3A5690392011
The mic itself has its own desk clamp/stem but I wanna mount it on the same mount so there's less clutter
Yes, higher bit depth is generally better.
Don't take this the wrong way, but if you're asking things like is there a mic that doesn't capture keyboard noises, you don't need to worry about bit depth. Don't over research this. If you're getting a mic to try starting your first podcast, get something like this Samson Q2U (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001R747SG/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_VTRQ6RWF91RHWXZZ7RGC). It will plug into your computer over USB and it will be perfectly fine to start with.
To actually answer the keyboard question, there is no mic that has a "don't record keyboard sounds" switch or setting. Whether you hear a keyboard or not is entirely a function of how loud the keyboard is, and what the pickup pattern and sensitivity on the microphone is.
I recommend dynamic microphones for all podcasters because they are almost always less sensitive than compressor microphones. That will translate to less background sound making it into the recording because the microphone can't hear it.
Just grab something cheap like that Samson, get started making your show, and as you get more into it you'll start learning more stuff, and maybe in time you'll find you'd like to upgrade. Or not. There are wildly successful shows being made with sub $100 microphones. "Good enough" really is good enough with podcasting, as long as the content is great. Focus on your content.
If you are looking for a new mic, I had the hardest time finding one that didn’t just sound awful. Literally the 6th time was the charm:
I also added this: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00ACFAULC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HAH10QSKHGW778ZK9RNP
Hope that helps!!
It’s for monitoring yourself and your instrument while you’re recording. I think. I don’t know anything. You won’t need it unless your mic requires it.
You should get this one.