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Be aware that the Audio-Technica ATR2100, AT2005, Samson Q2U and Knox mics are all very nearly identical. The ATR2100 and Knox have limited lifetime warranties, and the Knox is $40 on the US Amazon store.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012BAX738/
All come with cables (the Knox cables feel cheaper to me) and a cheesy little desk stand.
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THere are four mics that are all essentially clones, the Audio-Technica ATR2100, AT2005, Samson Q2U and Knox podcast mic that are very popular. USB or XLR so you can upgrade to a mixer later, dynamic, come with all the cables and have a cheesy little nothing stand. The ATR2100 and Knox have lifetime limited warranties and the Samson is easier to get outside the US. The Knox is the value at the moment at $40 on Amazon US.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012BAX738/
See /u/StarGatePioneer 's review here:
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The H5 makes a dandy interface in general. A cheap $20 Behringer XM8500 with additional cable or a Knox mic which is $40 and USB or XLR and comes with all the cables you need and a little cheesy desk stand would be solid choices. A Shure SM58 or Blue enCORE100 (don't get the 200) on a somewhat higher end still cost about the same as a new module.
Be aware that the Knox mic is out of stock at Amazon Proper but is still available for $40 from a third party reseller on the US site.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012BAX738/
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First, I'd personally abandon that mic and look to replacing it with the Knox or Audio-Technica ATR2100. They are USB or XLR so you can move to a mixer later if you have the need and are better for beginners as they are dynamic mics. These are essentially identical with limited lifetime warranties and the Knox can be found on Amazon for ~$40.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012BAX738/
Note that Amazon proper has been sold out of the Knox for a couple weeks but third-party resellers still have it at $40. It comes with all the cables you would need and a cheesy little desk stand.
If you really want an external adapter, the Griffin iMic would work. Many cheap USB adapters use a chipset that has known issues with the Mac. You could also use something like the Rockit adapter and plug it into the Mac's combo jack.
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Wireless Microphone Headset, UHF Wireless Headset Mic System, 160 ft Range, Headset Mic and Handheld Mic 2 in 1, 1/8''&1/4'' Plug, for Speakers, Voice Amplifier, Pa System(Incompatible Phone, Laptop) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PPDR5NT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_2BATX4RZRZ3222E17A23?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This is what I use, it gets the job done! Whatever you get, get a note from your doctor and request that your school provide it.
Vocal health is very important!
The most common suggestion for multiple reasons is the Audio-Technica ATR2100. USB or xLR, Dynamic and pretty good. $65 on Amazon. There are three other mics that are identical to the ATR with minor external differences. The AT2005, the Samson Q2U and the Knox.
The Q2U is easier to get outside of North America. The Knox used to be found on Amazon proper for $40 but there are out and the third party sellers are at $60.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012BAX738/
The Knox and the ATR2100 have limited lifetime warranties. All come with all cables and a cheesy little desk stand. I'd suggest the ATR2100 if you couldn't find the Knox cheap. Audio-Technica is a well-known company.
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The SNowball isn't the greatest of mics. The default suggested starter mic is usually the Audio-Technica ATR2100. USB or XLR so you can upgrade to a mixer or interface later. Comes with all the cables and a cheesy little dinky desk stand. It's dynamic so it has to be close to the mouth but tends to record less noise than mics like the Snowball.
The ATR2100 is essentially identical to the Audio-Technica AT2005, the Samson Q2U and the Knox podcast mic. They are literally made in the same factory and come with the same cables and stand. The Q2U is easier to get outside the US. The ATR2100 and Knox have limited lifetime warranties. The Knox has been very popular this year because it has sold on Amazon for $40 but Amazon proper is sold out and third-party vendors have raised the price. Audio-Technica is a well-known brand and for an additional $6 I'd go with AT.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012BAX738/
The Blue Yeti is popular but I don't suggest it for podcasting.
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This is NOT a good mic and I am NOT suggesting it, just wanted to put it out there.
Years ago, and I forgot why exactly - possibly spurred from a post on this sub, I bought this ($13 at the time) Pyle Pro headset mic:
I mainly got it just to see how bad it was because it was literally the cheapest mic out there and the other guys at work were really curious too. The thing came in, and the first thing we noticed is that the signal was crazy hot compared to any other mic we put on the packs (at the time I was at a company that used all Shure wireless).
We actually A/B'd it against Countryman and DPA mics, and let me tell you, once you get the gain right at the board, it does not sound bad.
It sounded so not bad that I actually used it on a show once or twice just for kicks!
Anyway, just a bottom-of-the-barrel mic to use in a pinch, and you can chuck in a kit and not have to worry about it/baby it like a DPA.
:) Yeah. I've edited videos for 7 years, but always just one feed. Editing multiple feeds is new and I'm really surprised at how much longer it takes. I've tried to find a way to not breath into the microphone while talking, but no matter how I position my headset (I use this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IVPG0SW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) the breathing is picked up and sure enough I keep on breathing annoyingly when others are talking. It's not an issue when I'm talking, which is why I've never noticed the issue before since I'm used to using the blade tool to chop out all the areas where I talk.
Also, in the waveforms its so hard to tell a "yep" vs a heavy breath, a sigh, or some sort of desk sound. I guess I was overly hopeful that there'd be some insider trick.
I find the best way to get separate feeds for voice and instrument is to use a headset microphone (something like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IVPG0SW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) for voice and then a separate mic for the instrument. Very little instrument bleeds into the headset mic so you can adjust them separately. Simpler than trying to compress/process, etc.
YMMV
i cant afford more than 200$ the area is longer rather than wider probably 10 to 15 meters at the most. she would be willing to wear a headset. and any help is appreciated. If its way more expensive than i thought i could talk to her and we could make it a business expense .
that's the thing i was looking at. idk if you can just plug that in to a speaker and it would work, but again im completely ignorant on the subject and I welcome any and all help please. I never knew all this stuff was so complicated. Thank you for all you guys do too
It isnt bluetooth, but you can plug the receiver in the Mic port on the laptop.
I am sure you can stick it very nicely to the quest with double sided tape or something.
Using a long "shotgun" microphone indoors is typically problematic. The nearby acoustic reflections defeat the directional operation of the microphone and make it sound even worse. We typically use (shorter) "hyper-cardioid" microphones indoors because they are not as easily tricked by nearby sound reflections.
This is a quite decent, but very budget-price microphone that has a hyper-cardioid capsule option. This would be my first choice to try out:ISK Pro Audio Little Gem Microphone US$49comes with three interchangeable capsules including hyper-cardioid.
Especially if you have fixed locations where action happens (operating room cot, exam table, etc.) consider mounting fixed hyper-cardioid microphones to capture clean dialog. That ISK Little Gem is cheap enough to deploy several of them in the prime locations. And if you are booming, a hyper-cardioid mic is much shorter and lighter to get into tight locations.
Another significant factor in capturing clean dialog is to get the microphone as close to the subject's mouth as possible. It would be ideal if you could put a lav (or even better, a headset) microphone on the primary subjects (veterinary doctor/surgeon). That would greatly increase the intelligibility whether they are wearing a mask or not. If you have only a few primary "speaking parts" it might be worth investing in wireless lavs or headset microphones for the primary subjects. This is how most "reality" productions capture clear dialog audio.
Here is an example of what I am talking about:Pyle Pro PEMS10 Wired Headset Pro MicAs others have suggested, you could even try putting the head of the mic inside the mask.
Sounding "in a cave" is a primary symptom of too-distant micing with the wrong kind of microphone.
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I am an elementary music teacher and I frequently lost my voice. I bought a Bluetooth headset from amazon and I love it! My students like it too ;) It was only $30 and this should be the link. Good luck!
I don’t know about instance. Maybe if you had a note from your doctor?
Wireless Microphone Headset, UHF Wireless Headset Mic System, 160ft Range, Headset Mic and Handheld Mic 2 in 1, 1/8''＆1/4'' Plug, for Speakers, Voice Amplifier, PA System-Not Supported Phone, Laptop https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PPDR5NT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BNNYEbV2GPFGX
I'm assuming this is more for higher end shows, but if you ever need a get out of jail quick mic, I've used the pyle-pro earset mic. I do a lot of middle to high school theater shows and we don't trust a kids wearing our countryman. It's cheap and sounds pretty good for the price.
First, the Snowball isn't a great mic. Second, it's USB only so it won't work with any mixers or interfaces, period. Third, multiple USB mics are a pain to get working together in a reliable and stable fashion.
Look at the Knox which can be found for $40 and is USB or XLR. Also, the Audio-Technica ATR2100 which is virtually identical.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012BAX738/
Amazon proper is out of stock but there is a third party seller that is still selling them for $40.
WHat are you wanting to do? How many people? Will this involve Skype or similar VOIP or is it just recording your voices? Mobil or stationary? Budget?
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The ATRs are fine, but there is an identical clone version of the ATR2100 and AT2005 that usually sells on Amazon for $40. Amazon seems out of stock and the other resellers are more expensive right now. The Knox and the ATR2100 have limited lifetime warranties, all the cables, and a cheesy little desk stand. It looks like these came from the same factory. Out of Amazon stock but normally found for $40 at
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012BAX738/
A Behringer HA400 headphone amp will split a headphone jack for up to four headphones and everyone gets a volume control. ~$25 at Amazon or B&H Photo.
If you aren't streaming or using Skype, look at the Behringer UMV204HD ($80) or UMC404HD ($100). For the price, people seem to really like these interfaces.
A recorder like the Zoom H4n Pro ($200) is a great idea if it meets your needs.
If you use Skype, a mixer is a better idea. The Behringer Q802USB ($80) or Q1202USB ($100) are good starter mixers. The Soundcraft Notepad 12fx or 8fx are on B&H for $160 and $130. I have not seen a solid review yet but they sound really nice.
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For a solo beginner, the Knox, Samson Q2U, or Audio-Technica ATR2100 or AT2005 are virtually identical (made in the same factory) USB or XLR mics. They come with all the cables and a cheesy little desk stand. The Knox and ATR2100 come with a limited lifetime warranty.
The Knox is normally $40 from the US Amazon but has recently been sold out of Amazon proper and cost more from third-party sellers, currently $59. If you price were close, I'd rather buy an AUdio-Technica but there isn't a real reason to avoid the Knox.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012BAX738/
A condenser mic uses a small powered element to record sound. It has to be powered, either by USB, a battery or commonly by phantom power on an interface or mixer. A dynamic mic sort of has the reverse of a speaker as it's recording element with a magnet moving through a coil of wire, generating the current that is used to record audio.
A condenser is more sensitive and records a more pristine copy of the audio. It also requires less gain at the interface of the mixer. A dynamic mic requires more gain and is usually less sensitive. This is not a bad thing for a beginning podcaster just starting out without a sound controlled studio environment. I suggest dynamic mics unless you know what you are doing and have a golden voice.
The ATR2100 or the Knox is a solid starting point to start out.
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I really don't suggest the Yeti. As a USB only mic, it makes your question moot, anyway.
Look at the Knox.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012BAX738/
$40, USB or XLR for when you grow into a mixer or interface. Comes with all the cables and a really cheesy desk stand. As a dynamic mic, it rejects a lot of ambient sounds a condenser mic is more likely to pick up. Add an $80 or $100 interface or mixer and another mic and you can have you and your wife on your own channels while recording and make it sound better when the time comes.
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Most semi-pro and pro gear tend toward the black, charcoal and silver colors. I have two red mics as counter examples, however. You can get cables in any color you want.
For a two person recording, a small interface like the Behringer UMC404HD ($100) or Scarlett 2i4 ($200) might be solid choices and cleaner than a mixer. This is less useful for Skype guests if that would be a thing, however. A small recorder like the Zoom H4n Pro ($200) or Zoom H5 ($270) would be fast to set up and put in a drawer.
The current default starter mic recommendation is the charcoal Knox mic ($40), USB or XLR, limited lifetime warranty with cables and a cheesy little desk stand included.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012BAX738/
The Silver Audio-Technica ATR2100 ($75) is essentially identical but silver. A pair of Blue enCORE 100 mics ($155) which are silver might go over well, also. They sound great. Not as spectacular at rejecting side talk as some of the other mics I have used, though.
For a pair of headphones, a simple splitter would suffice though there are other options. Let her pick a pair out at the local Best Buy that she likes the feel of as it sounds like it isn't the headphones so much but the choice that is important.
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The USB 3 variant can power the Yeti? The USB 2 original kit couldn't and required a powered USB3 hub.
The Knox mic and other ATR2100 variants work well with these USB connection kits.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012BAX738/
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> Currently i don't have a mixer,we're recording via skype.
IMO you're going to have a much easier time going forward, and get much better results, if you return this cheap condenser mic and phantom power supply and buy a good USB mic instead.
In case you're super-attached this solution: Something in your current setup is bad. It could be the mic, the phantom power supply, or cables. To figure out which it is, replace bits one by one until the problem goes away, then you'll know what needs replacing.
The Behringer XM8500 is a very nice $20 mic. Be aware there is a three pack of Behringer XM1800S mics that sells for $40. The XM8500 is a little better but I just wanted to point that out.
You will also need ~$20 per mic for a decent XLR cable and desk stand.
If you will be handing Skype guests or something similar, a basic stereo mixer like the Behringer Q1202USB will get you in at $100. It has the basic features to handle a Mix-Minus setup for Skype later on if you go that route.
If you are only trying to get up to four mics into the PC, then an interface like the $100 Behringer UMC404HD is a fine choice. It is only really designed to take the mic audio in and send it to a recording app or recorder with as little pain as possible. It has the added benefit of allowing you to record multichannel audio where most mixers are stereo only (there is a $200 exception to this that has come out recently). Multichannel is a problem for Skype, though.
If you are looking at the $20 XM8500 plus ~$20 for cables for mics, you may instead want to look at the Knox mic.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012BAX738/
This mic is basically identical to the Audio Technica ATR2100, AT2005 and Samson Q2U. It is USB or XLR, comes with cables and a cheesy mic stand and has a lifetime limited warranty. Being USB or XLR makes it easy to use for a solo Skype thing, for example without having the mixer or interface handy.
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I really like the Knox. It has USB and XLR so it can grow with you as you upgrade your equipment and it is only $40.
Be aware that the Audio-Technica ATR2100, AT2005, Samson Q2U and Knox mics are all very nearly identicle. The ATR2100 and Knox have limited lifetime warranties and the Knox is $40 on the US Amazon store.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012BAX738/
All come with cables (the Knox cables feel cheaper to me) and a cheesy little desk stand.
The UMC404HD interface is a great value if you are just getting audio from the mics into a computer. If you are doing Skype or Hangouts or something similar, a Mixer is likely a better option. A $100 stereo mixer like the Behringer Q1202USB or the relatively new Allen & Heath ZEDi-10 multichannel mixer at ~$200 are solid starting points as well.
There is a three pack of Behringer XM1800S mics tha aren't bad for $40 for the three pack but you also need ~$20 for XLR cables and stand per mic so that's close to the cost of the Knox.
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If you can drop $39 for this one here, I would highly recommend it. It can also be used as an XLR and you don't have to worry about it picking it much background noise if any. It is what I use on my channel so feel free to check it out and see what your ears think!
My recommendation is to buy an inexpensive USB mic and just start recording.
We threw out the first three episodes of our podcast, and we knew quite a bit about this going in. You may throw away more.
As you have specific questions, post them—people will be glad to help!
Which mic? And unless your PC is from 1995 you shouldn't need a new soundcard.
Here's a great dynamic mic for $39.
A dynamic mic doesn't pick up as much background noise as a condenser mic (blue yeti) and will take some of the shrillness out of your voice.
Can't speak to the durability as I haven't used it a lot, but this is certainly cheaper:
Pyle-Pro PMEMS10 In Ear Mini XLR Omni-Directional Microphone (For Shure System) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003D2YRLA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Yqv5ybDAPCTWN
The price has gone up 60% since I bought mine at $12, but it's still way cheap.
Someone on here recommended this one a while back and I was curious so I bought one and it sounds way better than it should for the price. If you're looking to save some money, pick one up and audition it. They're definitely serviceable.