Transducer for converting sound pressure waves into an electrical signal
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2answers
286 views
What is impedance and why do I care when buying a microphone?
I've been researching some mics and aside from reviews I've been looking at the specs. I'm not sure I understand what impedance is and why I care about it when purchasing a mic.
3
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2answers
239 views
Audio setup for webcast interview
My son is looking at creating a live-to-tape interview series, using a two camera setup. We are struggling to decide on the audio setup. There are serious budget considerations for him, so the audio ...
1
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1answer
75 views
Text speech software for flash presentation
Hello Everyone,
I have made so many Flash presentations, but every time i stuck on one part. I need to get a professional vocal audio added to my presentation. So that when a slide is running its ...
3
votes
2answers
255 views
Vocal recording - Output level is too low even though the preamp show it's clipped
I'm using behringer B-1 mic and a Roland UA101 interface, trying to record vocals.
I'm using the 1st preamp input (with phantom enabled) and although the input is clipped, it's still really really ...
2
votes
1answer
678 views
recording with Shure SM7B is surprisingly quiet
When recording with my new mic, the Shure SM7B, everything that gets recorded is extremely quiet and gets a ridiculous amount of static after upping the gain and using a compressor.
I recorded it ...
0
votes
1answer
70 views
Using a digital filter as a replacement for a wind screen.
I read that foam windscreens are effective against breathing. However, what it does is just filtering. Shouldn't it be possible to do the same thing with a digital filter? It should be as easy as ...
2
votes
1answer
114 views
Courtroom microphones for electronic audio recording of proceedings?
I have been doing a lot of research trying to determine which microphones would best suit my needs to record in a courtroom environment. Typically, I position microphones throughout the courtroom ...
12
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3answers
893 views
What specifications should I look for when buying a budget microphone?
For amateur purposes I might consider buying a budget microphone to record my vocals, as I have the thoughts that my current cheap home headset microphone won't suffice to get some quality.
What ...
3
votes
3answers
113 views
How can I quiet a noisy computer in my home studio?
I have a basic home studio setup with a Macbook, Apogee Duet, Logic, and a few microphones. Most times while recording, the fan on my laptop is spinning furiously; this is a problem when I record ...
2
votes
1answer
55 views
What should I be looking for in a shotgun mic?
I am by no means a sound person. I really don't have experience with sound and especially with mics. However, I am trying to buy a shotgun mic to capture audio for video. Since I don't know a whole ...
2
votes
1answer
264 views
Sterling Audio ST51 Condenser Mic XLR cord doesn't fit all the way and won't work
So I bought a Sterling Audio ST51 Condenser Mic on Monday to record vocals for some of my songs.
the mic
I bought it used from Guitar Center but they said it worked fine and obviously tested it. As ...
3
votes
1answer
1k views
How to remove noise/hissing sound while recording from a Dynamic Mic
I am using the Panasonic RP-VK21 which is a Dynamic microphone. Every time I record a video tutorial I have to edit the sound to remove the hissing sound (The background noise).
What can I do to ...
1
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1answer
228 views
What quantity of hiss/muddiness should I expect give various studio setups?
I'm trying to get into home music recording of music that will now and then have some very quiet passages, quiet vocals, acoustic guitar--delicate stuff in addition to louder sections. My current ...
6
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5answers
1k views
Voiceover drowns in music. How do I make it more dominant?
Total newbie here, not sure if this is the right place to post this. I'm trying to record some station IDs for an online radio station thingamajig I'm doing. I'm using a Samson C03U. My voiceovers ...
0
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1answer
1k views
Software Solution For Boosting Low Microphone Recording Volume (Windows 7, Blue Yeti USB)
When using a Blue Yeti (USB) or the built-in microphone on my g930 headset recorded volume is at an unacceptably low level.
I have tried
Control Panel
-> Sound
-> Recording
-> Right Click ...
2
votes
2answers
932 views
How to transmit sound from my microphone to my speakers?
Sorry I feel like an idiot asking this, but hey, I don't know what I don't know.
I have a microphone and some speakers and some box like things that you can attach speakers to (pictures here), and I ...
11
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3answers
3k views
Microphone windscreens — how effective / necessary are they?
I've done a fair bit of podcast recording using a headset that has a small integrated foam windscreen over the mic. I never thought much about it, until we recently purchased some wireless headsets ...
3
votes
2answers
71 views
How can I test microphones to determine their quality?
I recently inherited the leadership of the audio/video committee at my church. I bought a cable tester to check all the audio cables and adapters, and tossed anything that didn't pass. Now I'm faced ...
2
votes
2answers
294 views
Will I need a mic preamp for my Zoom H4N recorder?
I've bought a Zoom H4N and a Heil PR-40 mic.
Will I need to buy a mic preamp to go with that?
2
votes
1answer
340 views
Lowering Headphone Output to Fit Microphone Input
I have a cassette recorder with a microphone input, no line-in. I'd like to record some audio coming from my computer. No matter how low I set the computer's output volume the recorded signal is way ...
1
vote
3answers
528 views
Microphone/Extras for video-tutorials/screencasts
For making video-tutorials/screencasts, what is a good, yet affordable microphone and what additional extras do I need?
The tutorials will revolve around programming, so things to consider might be ...
2
votes
1answer
221 views
Is the Zoom H4n supposed to make metal clinching sounds?
I just got the Zoom H4n and did a test recording. You can hear a metallic clinching noise all the time if you don't put it on a table. There is considerably less clinching noises if you have the wind ...
6
votes
4answers
3k views
Monitoring multiple USB microphones
I am in the planning stages of producing a podcast consisting 2 or more people in the same room. I have a large diaphragm USB condenser mic, and another non-USB mic. At this point, I need to decide ...
1
vote
1answer
79 views
How do you make a phonograph for amateurs?
We are six students who search information about making our own phonograph. We have to make it completely by ourself and we have to use everyday components to make it. We want to base our phonograph ...
3
votes
1answer
122 views
Waterproof microphone
I want to shoot the following scene in amateur video: man jumps into the waterpool, swims under the water a couple of meters, and then floats back. The scene should be shot on head-mounted camera ...
2
votes
1answer
204 views
Recording Gunshots
What type of external microphone is best to use to record gunshots? I am looking for a microphone that will give me a high quality and rich detail such as :
...
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vote
1answer
853 views
Lavalier/lapel versus desktop mic for PC audio/video recording with Wirecast
A client and I are getting more serious about recording audio/video educational courses for presentation on the web, and we're wondering now about the ideal microphone to use with regard to price, ...
2
votes
1answer
125 views
What microphone is used in these videos?
What microphone (and mount) does this girl use in her videos?
Examples:
...
1
vote
0answers
179 views
How do I improve the recording levels when rcording from mixer to laptop?
I'm an amateur when it comes to all things audio, but I've been put in charge of the audio system at our church.
We're making the switch from recording sermons directly to CD to recording to a ...
5
votes
6answers
519 views
What key features should I look for when purchasing a mic for podcasting?
I'm looking to set up a podcast, and want to get started with the right equipment. My problem is I have no idea what I'm looking for in a mic, and what other things I need to record good quality ...
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votes
1answer
89 views
Does the price trick you? (Windscreen) [closed]
Foam screen:
http://www.fotovideo.no/WebPages/Produkt/ProduktInfo.aspx?plid=68839&WebSiteMapNodeID=1000001&ref=acdc1213
Dead cat:
...
0
votes
1answer
136 views
Sennheiser ME66 vs Shure SM81
I'm about to make a short video and have available a Shure SM81 that I can borrow when I need it.
Is it worth it to buy the Sennheiser ME66 in this case?
What are the differences between them?
...
2
votes
1answer
120 views
Do XLR cables wear out?
Is there any noticeable difference in sound quality if you use a new XLR cable instead of a well-used 10 years old one?
I work at our local church and can borrow a cable from there to do some ...
2
votes
2answers
366 views
What is the difference between a dead cat and a foam screen?
What is the difference between a dead cat (the furry ones) and a foam screen when it comes to the result? Is one of them better than the other? Do they have different applications?
3
votes
2answers
194 views
Voice narration mastering?
I'm a web developer who wants to start making screencasts, with emphasis on quality. One of the things that I have to take care of is the voice quality - I want it to be as good as possible for a ...
-1
votes
1answer
100 views
What's a good Feature film microphone? [closed]
Can you get a good microphone for feature films for around $800 - $850? If so, which? (Should be good for action, normal indoors filming and normal outdoors filming.)
2
votes
2answers
383 views
What causes proximity effect?
What is the source of proximity effect... the boost in lower frequencies as a vocalist gets close to a condenser mic?
4
votes
2answers
509 views
Power supply noise in cheap condenser mic: is this normal?
Wanting a microphone that picked up less noise and was more sensitive to soft sounds than the mic built into my laptop, I picked up the cheapest condenser mic I could find on Amazon, the Nady SPC-15 — ...
0
votes
2answers
2k views
Wireless lapel mic (for use with Canon 7D) recommendations
I am producing a documentary on a very small budget and am looking to purchase a wireless lapel microphone. I am pretty camera savvy but when it comes to microphones I have no clue. So what I'm after ...
0
votes
1answer
696 views
Beginner question on how to connect a microphone to my TV's external speakers
I have a new set of karaoke microphones that I need to connect to my speakers. I have heard that I would either need a pre-amp or a mixer to connect the microphone to my speakers. I'm not quite sure ...
4
votes
4answers
908 views
How do I mic a drum set for live recording a rock band?
I just got an 8-track (a Zoom R16) to start recording band rehearsals, work on original material, and get some quality versions of some of our tunes. At the moment, we're all in the same room, doing ...
4
votes
2answers
256 views
Does constant phantom power (24/7) to a microphone wear it out faster?
I'm currently using a nicer microphone (Studio Project C1, a large diaphragm condenser mic) as my main microphone on my PC. It's running through an M-Audio FireWire Solo. I use it for gaming, ...
4
votes
2answers
223 views
Using both dynamic and condenser microphone to record vocal?
I just finished listening to the DVD off the new Korn album (Korn III). The DVD is "studio/videoclip" and we see real footage of the recording of the album. On most of the song, we see the singer ...
2
votes
1answer
154 views
What to look for in microphone to capture sound in larger area?
I have a couple classroom-like spaces, where as many as 30 people will meet together. These rooms have a computer and a projector installed. Recently, users in these rooms have wanted to add the ...
4
votes
1answer
117 views
Wireless mic problem: Amplitude sounds like it is “jittering” up and down by a few db
We are having a strange problem with our set of Audio Technica 1800 series wireless lavs.
It seems as though the amplitude of the sound is jittering up and down by a few db. It throws the dynamic of ...
2
votes
1answer
58 views
What should I look for in a microphone that would be used in a noisy environment?
I have a weekly podcast that is recorded in a friend's home, and we are looking to upgrade the quality of our sound. Ideally, I would like to move from our current single omni-directional microphone ...
2
votes
1answer
110 views
wired external video microphone interference
I'm shooting footage on a college campus using a wired external shotgun. In certain places on campus, there's an occasional buzz--like someone using a sped-up morse code--followed by a few seconds of ...
3
votes
2answers
78 views
How do I broadcast a live event over a phone (land) line?
I'm running a live event where there's a panel discussion. The panelists will be mic'ed and there will be an audio setup with receiver and speakers.
I know it's old school but I want to broadcast ...
6
votes
2answers
477 views
Lavalier for video production
Looking for a Lavalier microphone for video production. The Rode Lavalier Mic looks like the best bang for buck in regards to quality for price. But really for my current budget the many times cheaper ...
3
votes
1answer
48 views
Do all USB microphones that offer 'monitoring' appear as output devices to the computer?
I've been looking around at various USB microphones and I've noticed that some of them offer a monitoring feature. While it's clear that this means that I will be able to listen to the sound picked up ...
