What type of Microphone do you use for your Podcast/Internet Broadcast ? I personally use the Electro Voice Cardinal Condenser Mic.
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What type of Microphone do you use for your Podcast/Internet Broadcast ? I personally use the Electro Voice Cardinal Condenser Mic.
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I am using a PEAVEY PVM 38 its older. It was passed down from my dad and on a low budget it works great!!
http://bluesmics.com/zencart/index.p...roducts_id=150
Right now I'm using an AKG Perception 120. It's a decent microphone but I think I'm going to be getting a new none soon. Out of all the microphones I've had or that I've used, it's lasted the long, especially with ally he smoking I do around it both on and off air. With that in mind, I still would like to get a new one, maybe something with a little better sound. but I think over all it's not bad. http://www.akg.com/site/products/pow...,pid,1054.html
Now that's a loaded question. As a microphone collector, I'm known to use a different mic every week or two. Here is a short list:
- Heil PR40
- Heil PR20
- Audio Technica ATR2100-USB
- Audio Technica AT8031
- Audio Technica AT4053
- Shure Beta87A
- Neumann U87
- Neumann KMS105
- Sennheiser MKH416
- Apex 460
- EV RE20
- EV RE55
- EV RE15
- AKG 330BT
- AKD D880
- AKG D1000
To answer your question, my favorite podcasting mic is the Audio Technica ATR2100-USB. It has XLR and USB connections. You can use it with our without a mixer. In fact, you can use the XLR and the USB connections at the same time, if you want. At last check, it was $52US at Amazon.
I used to use a Blue Yeti which I switched to a Yeti Pro when I got my mixer. Since then I have adopted a less is more approach and have used the ATR 2100 which coincidentally was recommended by MCPhillips
The other mics that we use in the GFQ Studio are the AKG Perception 220 and Samson C01. Im not crazy about the Samson but its not bad for 79 bucks
I've got a mockup of my podcast setup. For broadcast use, I prefer dynamic mics over condenser mics.
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Really cool Mockup. I have been pretty fortunate with the condenser mics we use. They are all pretty quiet. BTW Welcome to the site Greenlightstudio
Thanks. Also, good desks for multiple host podcasts are hard to find. I found an Ikea Galant desk that works perfectly for my setup. Found here: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S19807470/
Can’t go with with the classics...RE20 is my mic of choice.
Great desk Greenlightshow! Welcome to the IAIB!
We went with the Heil Pr40's because after checking around it seemed to be the standard "Good Mike" to have. Have to say though that we are actually very happy with them.
I use the Heil PR40 but I started out with the AT2020 USB mic.
I use two MXL-990s. No particular reason why, I guess. I definitely want to get a Sennheiser G2 kit.
I use the MXL 990 Condenser Microphone , going to get another one soon, seems to work great and does not burn a hole in my wallet
I have a Shure SM?? (whatever the most popular one is), a Sony $24 dynamic mic for guests, and a Samson USB mic as a backup for the times I don't feel like setting up my studio. I used to get all caught up in equipment, but now I don't care as long as it sounds okay.
When I move back to the USA later this year I will hopefully have enough space to set up a permanent studio.
Went for PR40s but would advise against it for newcomers. The PR40 works well for Leo Laporte's voice, much less so for more general purpose use. And it's quite directional.
The Shure SM7B is an absolute industry standard - and there's a reason for that.
I actually really like the PR40. I would also suggest the RE20/27
Hi Andrew. The PR40 is a nice bit of gear, but it isn't a good, entry-level mike. Leo Laporte did a lot to publicise it as the go-to mike for podcasters... which was misleading. With his personal vocal characteristics, and his own considerable experience of mike technique, it works well.
But imho, the SM7B is far more tolerant of poor technique. EG I wouldn't mike a studio guest up with a PR40.
While I agree with much of what AgentPete says, I do not like the Shure SM7B at all. The windscreen is great for keeping lips off the grill, but to my ears, the mic sounds no better than an SM57. There are, however, many people who swear by the SM7B. I sold my two.
I wish I had the bank to get a Neumann U87. I use that in the commercial studios. My small studio mic of choice is the classic, all around great, "Larry King Special Edition" (just kidding) Electrovoice RE20. Man, what a great mic for the money!
The U87 is a great mic, as is the RE20. Many Internet broadcasters like the Heil PR40. Personally, for most people, I recommend the Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB. It sort of looks like a cheap SM58, but it's much more, in our tests.
By the way, welcome to the forums!
I use a Samson Q2U which is the same as the Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB. The Samson is on Amazon.co.uk for £57 atm and is a amazing Microphone not just for that price but overall I am very pleased for my buy but also Thanks to @mcphillips and @VanceWillis for there review.
I use a behringer C1 condensor microphone. When I started out I was on a budget and I didn't know what was a good microphone. I wish I had known about Mike Phillips' advice with the Audio Technica ATR2100-USB before I bought the behringer. I wouldn't recommend it. I am going to upgrade to the ATR2100 soon.
I'm playing around with a R0DE NTG-2 at the mo, I wanted a mic that could sit above the talent, out of frame on a boom stand when in the studio and in the field. R0DE have been my go to mic for many years and you stick with what you know I guess.
So should I not get a usb mic. I heard they sucks for internet broadcasting
No, that's not true. If you get an Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB, it will work as USB or as XLR. You have the better of both worlds. If you want to spend the money to get the cream of the crop, buy a Heil PR40.
wow this was very helpful. I still do not know what microphone to select but I will be doing some homework on the microphones mentioned here
Here's another vote for the PR40 as being a very good mic, although ultimately I returned the Heil and settled on something else. It took four different mic's before I could find the one that fit my taste. Heck, if I were doing it over again I would have ordered three top choices of microphones at the same time and perform a side-by-side comparison. Even with using a Shure X2u USB interface as my only available computer input, I was able to clearly distinguish the characteristics between the various microphones.
I don't have the experience as many here on the forum but I have learned that selecting a microphone is about as subjective as selecting a new pair of shoes.
I'm a PR40 guy myself... after hearing others that I thought sounded good use it, I found that it seemed to work well with my voice as well.
There are a few microphones I have on my list right now. I currently use a ATR-2100 USB thanks to Mike Phillips and Andrew Zarian suggesting it here on the site.
1. RE20
2. PR40
3. Shure SM7
In may I went over from the Cardinal to the Neumann TLM-103
Its an amazing microphone.
http://www.pro-sound.com/Merchant2/g...1/TLM103_Z.jpg
Yep, the 103 is certainly on my Wish List lagging behind several other things but I'll get there.
Just picked up RE27 cheap on eBay to see how I sound vs. my Rode Procaster and ATR 2100... I think I have picked up the Mic disease from you all...
Well Al,
I have the mic fever but so far it hasn't mutated. I wish I could say the same for some of the other gear I've ordered. Oh well, as we used to say in the military 'If you're not living on the edge, than you're taking up too much space'.
Unfortunately Dan I have found eBay to be a contributor to my disease. I have managed to buy and sell anything I don't want and pretty much break even...
Any good swing arm recommendations for the RE20 mic? I've been looking at the Rode PSA-1 and the O.C. White 14199 Extended reach. I'm not sure if the PSA-1 will support the weight of the mic and the shock mount. Does anyone have the PSA-1 with the RE20 and shock mount?
I really like the O.C. White Elite ProBoom Extended Reach 45-inch combined with the O.C. White 15-inch Riser. You check my product review on the BH Review section of the Arm along with some others.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...phone_Arm.html
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http://www.ocwhite.com/broadcast-arm...ded-reach.html
http://www.ocwhite.com/broadcast-arm...num-riser.html
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With the O.C. White riser, you have to drill a hole in your desk, right? I want to just use the C clamp with it. I'll go and read your reviews. Thanks.