Transducer for converting sound pressure waves into an electrical signal
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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 ...
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XLR vs USB Microphone
I have a Fast Track Pro (which as an XLR pre-amp) mostly used for DJing tasks. Now, I am in the process of creating a small (really cheap) recording studio in my home. I was looking for cheap Mics, ...
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508 views
How do I use a microphone on my PC sound card to automatically create a “sweet spot” with excellent frequency response?
Are there any PC sound cards I can buy which support "digital room correction", a feature found on high-end amplifiers, namely the ability to use a microphone to automatically calibrate your sound ...
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1answer
138 views
Second Microphone for Stereo Recordings: Identical or Different?
In search for a more spatial and natural sounding recording, I thought perhaps I would add a second microphone to my existing setup (1 Rode NT1-A attached to a Marantz PMD-661 recorder) which records ...
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661 views
Why does your voice sound different when you record it?
Is it just yourself, or can other people hear it too?
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219 views
Product recommendation: shotgun microphone for speech
I'm brand new to sound, and I want to begin documentary filmmaking. What are some microphone models I should look at? Preferably cheap and on ebay!
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1answer
126 views
How can I reduce interference with two radio microphones?
(Hopefully not off-topic noob question)
We have a hearing loop set up which uses a Sennheiser collar radio mic and receiver which works pretty well. We recently bought a handheld Sennheiser mic for ...
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512 views
Microphone for recording sounds on the Mac?
I've bought Logic Studio and want to record some sounds in a very quiet environment. Those sounds are the basis for sound effects used in movies and software. It's so much fun to create them.
What I ...
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381 views
What are those switches on my microphone, having something to do with directions?
My microphone (M-audio Solaris) has this switch with 3 different pictures/diagrams (it's not volume, neither lowcut). I think it has something to do with directions from where the microphone records ...
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1k views
Bluetooth headset as a microphone
Edit: For those of you who mentioned this -- I will use a separate system to record environmental sounds using a high quality mic. The bluetooth idea is ONLY for recording the speech of many subjects ...
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1answer
450 views
Condenser Mics: Maximum SPL in relation to Distortion, Physical Damage and a -10dB Attenuator
Over the next few months I'll be trying to learn how to record my band. I have a few newbie questions on some condenser microphone concepts. I just want to make sure I understand this all correctly. ...
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1answer
368 views
Best mic for cajon/percussions in 100$-150$ price range?
I have a nice mic for acoustic guitar and voice, but it sounds awful when I try to record cajon. My cajon has a very deep bass and it almost isn't present.
Potentially besides cajon I would also want ...
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623 views
How can I clean vocal microphone grill?
Every stage vocalist knows that excessive using of microphones leads to grill corrosion and clogging.
What is a fast and effective way of the microphone grill cleaning? Let it be Shure SM58 grill, ...
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What do I need to make reasonable quality amateur recordings of vocals/piano to put on Youtube?
I have been recording myself playing piano and posting to Youtube, just so friends can take a look at how my progress is with the instrument for the most part, but also to post tutorials for some ...
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1answer
218 views
ART Tube MP doesn't register any input.
I have a NADY SP-4C mic plugged into an ART Tube MP Studio preamp which, in turn, is plugged into my laptop's mic/line-in. All connected via 1/4" (laptop is 1/4" to 1/8", of course).
The Tube MP does ...
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1answer
122 views
Digital audio gain past 100% for my computer mic? (win XP)
I would like to use my computer mic to talk with a friend. The problem is that the mic comes in way too quiet. On ubuntu, I have an option to set the mic volume to around 400%, and the quality is such ...
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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 ...
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1answer
270 views
Which microphone to choose for a piano live reinforcment?
I have ordered two MXL 603 mics.
Will these work for miking piano?
How should I position them?
Is there a better way to do if for the same amount of money?
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Use Android smartphone to record sound
Would it be possible to use a smartphone (in my case a Nexus S) to record sound using an external microphone. I guess I could use an adaptor to connect the microphone to the audio jack and use the ...
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1answer
300 views
Recording acoustic guitar with Zoom H4
I've been trying some recording of my acoustic with the H4. I was playing fingerstyle, so not as loud as when using a pick/plectrum. This recording was with the H4 on a tripod just next to my hand ...
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587 views
How do I match a microphone to a preamp
How can I tell if a microphone with work with a given preamp?
Some preamps don't have the power for dynamic or ribbon mics. How can I tell if a certain mic is extra needy in the gain department? ...
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1answer
366 views
Gang Vocal Recording Techniques
Up until recently, I've recorded all gang vocals with multiple passes with varying positions around a single omnidirectional microphone (Avantone CV12)... this has worked well, and with varying ...
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What is the best way to record Electric Guitar on heavy distortion?
I am striving to record Electric Guitar on heavy distortion. I'm using an SM57 and an Audio Technica AT2020 as a room mic. I'm getting a pretty good sound but is there anything i can do to, really ...
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Live percussion recording - microphone questions
I want to record a live performance focused on percussion and voice. I have a Mac and a Presonus Firebox.
To start I'm considering a simple mono recording, since the most important to me is the ...
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1answer
188 views
Transient response time of typical computer microphone?
What is the the transient response time of the usual (cheap) PC microphone?
I have recorded the burst of rubber balloons (for a school project -- measuring the speed of sound) and found that it takes ...
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2answers
292 views
Single-mic close-miked solution for acoustic guitar?
My current setup for recording acoustic guitar is to use an SM-57 and, depending on the music, either mix in the input from my condenser mic for room sound (a Studio Projects C-1) or mix in the input ...
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1answer
83 views
What specifications should I look for in a budget microphone to be used for capturing clean, electric guitar?
What should I look for in a budget-level microphone if I'm going to use it primarily for capturing clean, guitar amp tones?
Can such a microphone capture both clean and distorted tones well?
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Best way to mic up a group discussion
I'd like to record some round-table type discussions for a podcasting project I have in mind, but although I've done some recording of music I don't really know how to start with this.
Should I be ...
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2answers
782 views
Urgent: Micing a kick drum with a large diaphragm condenser?
In two days, I am supposed to record a rock (more like hardcore) band. I'm definitely no professional, rather doing it as a favor since I have most of the equipment.
I am starting with the drums and ...
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How can I get the most clear sound out of an electric guitar? line in, or mic'ing?
I am recording a Guitar track, through mic'ing a guitar cab. I have gotten a decent sound out of it, but I am having troubles getting good clarity. I am using logic express 9. Are there any inserts or ...
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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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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 ...
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Voiceover workflow tips? (Specifcally, workflow and processing…)
Does anyone have any good tips as to how I might record good quality voiceover for a short video series I'm editing?
I'm currently in the middle of editing together a short video project that needs ...
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794 views
How do I fix USB Mic Static through a preamp?
I am trying to setup a semi-pro recording area for creating a podcast and I am quite new to audio recording.
I have a KAM C3 (Bottom one on the site) Mic going into an ART Tube MP - Project Series ...
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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.
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626 views
Mic stand for sterling ST51 mic
Sorry for the n00b question. Hopefully this is an appropriate place to post.
I recently bought a couple of mics. 1) a Sterling ST51, and 2) a MXL V900. I gave the MXL to my brother for christmas ...
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1answer
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Vocal mic placement, setup, and technique
I have AT4050 for my home studio that I'm using as a vocal mic. I have a rather powerful voice (not a screamer, just tend to be loud) and I'm trying to figure out the best way to position mic ...
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1answer
295 views
Are there any cheaper alternatives to the SM81?
I'm wanting a good mic for recording an acoustic guitar in my home studio. Everything I read says the SM81 is the way to go. But at $350 new it's a bit more then what I can spend. Can anyone recommend ...
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3answers
222 views
What to look for in a vocal mic for a small home studio
I'm just getting started with recording at home. I've done some recording in a band in a real studio in the past, but never really learned anything about the equipment and how to use it. I'm wanting ...
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2answers
618 views
Setting up a home 'vocal booth'
I'm looking at recording some vocals and looking for tips on how to get good results on a budget.
My set-up is based around a Zoom H4 on a tripod with a pop filter. As this is hooked up to the PC I ...
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5answers
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How to amplify mans voice in a noisy recording?
There is a party and as usual people are grouped. We have 2 groups - in first there is a woman who is telling a story at the moment. In second, there is a man, telling interesting anecdote. We have 7 ...
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How to eliminate 50 Hz noise from microphone?
Can anyone recommend a good technique on microphone grounding and elimination of 50 Hz noise?
Update
This is a simple headphone mic.
When I touch mic's body the noise is decreased significally.
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What are the most used types of microphones and what are they best used for?
I've seen many different types of microphones, and I feel like I should know some of most important ones before getting any farther. What are the most commonly mic types and how does one decide which ...
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344 views
Podcast recording tips
What would be the best affordable setup for recording a 3-4 person podcast all in one room?
I think my main problems are with the hardware...
I've tried a few things: using a condenser (Samson C01U ...
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2answers
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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, ...
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2answers
755 views
Basics of micing drumset cymbals?
I always watch when they're miking the drum-sets at shows I go to. Most of the time the bass, snare, and all of the toms are have their own mic. But what about cymbals? They tend to be a lot louder ...
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564 views
Does it hurt to send phantom power to a mic with its own power supply?
And if not, why is there a switch on the preamp? Why not just send phantom power all the time?
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852 views
How should I mic a classical guitar?
I’d like to record some classical guitar. I have Garage Band and a couple of generic USB mics. I also have a two-channel M-Audio preamp/audio interface, so recommendations for better mics for the ...
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3answers
891 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 ...
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5answers
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All Around Workhorse Studio Mics
I'm starting a small project studio & I need a couple of relatively inexpensive versatile workhorse mics that can do it all (at least to start). I've looked at the AKG C2000B & C1000S to start ...
