Just purchased ATR2100

[AlBurr]

So back on topic so I stop hijacking exreality's thread What were you using before the ATR 2100? I think you sound pretty darn good on your podcasts.

[exreality]

So back on topic so I stop hijacking exreality's thread What were you using before the ATR 2100? I think you sound pretty darn good on your podcasts.

I'm shocked to hear you think it sounds good! I am using a Logitech C310 720p webcam and find it to be quite echo-ey (possibly due to my room as well). shadow uses the built-in webcam on his laptop.

By episode 5 (next week) I should be up and running with the ATR2100 so that will be the true test. Thanks again for listening.

[AlBurr]

Maybe it's just relative to your cohost Sure I hear the echo but for a webcam not too bad.

[andrewzarian]

Congrats on getting the ATR-2100. I have the At-2005 and love it. For 40 buck you cant go wrong. It sounds just as good as many of the higher priced microphones...

[exreality]

Wow, just got the mic today and it sounds fantastic! I don't have much bass to my voice and my webcam completely diminished all of it.

http://www.exreality.net/podcasts/mictest.mp3 (a short clip for comparison's sake)

[JoshArmour]

I have this same mic & am ultra-impressed with the build & audio quality.
I have a foamie over it, but a windshield will also eliminate the extra plosives that it picks up.
These are available on eBay & amazon for anywhere from $10 - $40.
I picked up a couple of foamies from the local audio store for about $2-3 each.
If you're a beginner podcaster (like myself) & dont want horrible audio anymore, THIS is the mic for you.
The price sealed the deal for me.

[MovieBuff]

In my radio production course we were taught a cool trick. Put your hand in front of your mouth (Don't cover it. Keep your hand about one hand's length away). Then say, "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers etc." Feel those breath plosives? Angle your mic 30-45 degrees away from your mouth (keep it pointing to your mouth). If your mic is below you, this is a very good trick because many look at their laptops or read papers and when this happens, your head is angled downward. Keep the mic angled away from your mouth.