Transducer for converting sound pressure waves into an electrical signal
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Least expensive microphone for hiss-free PC recordng
I'm having difficulty recording hiss-free voice audio using my PC using a USB headset combo, at least I think the problem is my headset because the built-in speaker gives much better quality, but the ...
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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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What is a good mic in the $200 range for miking an acoustic guitar (for use with Apogee duet portable studio)? [closed]
I am considering purchasing an Apogee Duet (iPad/Mac version), to do a simple guitar/vocal setup. I already have an SM58 for vocals, but I need a mic for the guitar (steel string acoustic).
I have an ...
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What should I look for in microphones for home audio monitoring “nanny audio cam” system
When building a home monitoring "nanny audio cam" system, the main component seems to be microphones/sound pickups.
The qualities that I think I need for such microphones for this system seem to be:
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Transmit speaker's voice over bluetooth headset to a camcorder
Do you know about some cheap bluetooth receiver to connect to camcoder's audio input? I want to use bluetooth headset (BackBeat 903+) to transmit speaker's voice to be synchronized with video and ...
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What equipment should I use for recording conference audio?
I need to record conference video/audio, and the audio is giving me trouble. Each hotel has their own type of PA (speaker) system, it is not universally compatible. Each conference takes place in a ...
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Phantom power and audio recorders and microphones
I want to get one of those ear microphone to used when recording cell phone conversations. I noticed on Amazon that one can get the Olympus TP-8 at a decent price. But from the reviews on Amazon, it ...
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Connect a 6.3mm microphone to USB
I bought this microphone. It has a 6.3mm-to-3.5mm adapter, so I can plug it into my Windows XP computer's headphone jack.
However, the volume is too low. So, I'd like to try plugging it into a USB ...
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What's a good microphone for movie making?
What's a good microphone for movie making with a DSLR? I'm going to use it both indoors and outdoors. It has to be stereo.. I can use both a boom microphone and a hot shoe microphone.
Thanks!
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Best way to record your own voice during a presentation
When I give a talk, I generally record the screen, plus there's a video recording of the room. I want to record the voice too, and annoyingly enough, the tiny little radio microphones that people use ...
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Is there a low cost microphone that can record an audience?
I'm a newbie to audio recordings, but one thing I have learned is that most microphones that I come across are designed to record a small area close to them. I think the term is "cardioid".
What I ...
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Is there a significant difference in sound quality between 1/4" jacks and three pronged XLR inputs for microphones?
I have a mixer that has 4 microphone channels. Each one has both a 1/4" jack input, and a three pronged input (XLR). I can choose one or the other for connecting my microphone.
I am about to buy ...
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Miking a mixed choir/instrument ensemble on a budget
The space: Church sanctuary, roughly ballpark-shaped, about 40 to 50 feet on a side. Stone walls and floor with cloth hangings and carpeted aisle runners, wood pews with cushions, high vaulted plank ...
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choosing a portable sound recorder and microphone
I am a musician and I want to record pub sessions etc. I am looking at voice recorders on eBay but it appears that all the ones with decent recording quality are very expensive (£100+) and to justify ...
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Looking for a set of sound sensors with 5 foot capture range
I need a few sound sensors that are relatively cheap (under $20 each preferred) that have a capture range of about 5 - 10 feet. It should essentially be just like this product
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Why can I only use 2 microphones with my 4 channel USB mixer?
I just bought an Alesis MultiMix 4 USB.
What I wanted it for was the ability to connect 4 microphones to my computer via USB, in order to record a podcast where 4 people could be individually miked. ...
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How can I make my recording sound louder in Audacity?
I record how-to videos and I get a pretty decent, loud sound. But I'd like to make it a bit louder without clipping. Anyway to do this?
MY SETUP
Analog mixer
Behringer XM8500 dynamic mic
I use ...
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tiny usb audio recording stick
Are you aware of any tiny USB-stick -sized audio recorders? I'm considering that given a few of these might be very handy for miking people up for video recording without all the fuss of a wireless ...
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855 views
skype conference call microphone
I'm looking for advice on a microphone to purchase for Skype conference calls, using a Mac mini. We've been using a usb mic, but we get a lot of noise during the conference calls (robotic sounds).
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Does the PlayStation2 official microphone offer good audio quality?
I want to record some stuff without too much noise. I have two PS2 microphones (they came with the Singstar game I think) somewhere.
Do they offer sufficient audio recording quality? If someone had ...
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46 views
What kind of microphone is being used by talkshow hosts?
Something similar to what this guy is wearing on his tie:
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How can I get rid of the annoying background hum on a new Yeti Microphone
I recently purchased a Blue Yeti USB microphone for use in recording screencasts.
I am using Screenflow to record with and while the sound is excellent in quality there is a nasty hum in the ...
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29 views
Help to identify this solo recording setup
Looking at this video from youtube featuring the amazing Bob McChensey playing the trombone, I can identify two microphones, the Royer R-121 and the old Sony C-37A. I can see both mics in use, would ...
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Is this audio signal path enough/correct?
After reading on the forum here, I have narrowed down some options to record classical solo flute (recital style in concert hall or similar) via the following setup. This is where I will start looking ...
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78 views
Camera mounted mic, off camera mic, or audio recorder?
I have a Canon 6D DSLR. It has a monaural microphone input, and a headphone out. So far the audio I've done with the internal mic have been terrible, including either AF noises, image stabilizer ...
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735 views
Record a video without static noise
I bought a cheap handycam some time back, one from Sony, for about $410 to record videos to put on YouTube. The recording picks up a lot of audio static even if I have the fan switched off.
I want to ...
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84 views
Microphone recommendation for solo trombone recordings
I would like some help to come up with a good mic setup to record solo trombone. I am not interested in the pop-brass-full-power kind of trombone playing needing a Shure SM57, but rather the sweet ...
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120 views
For videocasting, what is the best microphone?
I've done quite a bit of podcasting with an SM58.. Now, I'm doing videocasting, what's the best microphone to record sound? I want it to be more aesthetic: I don't want the microphone to be seen in ...
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1k views
How to reduce wind noise / audio overload on built-in microphones?
I have 2 cameras with on-board microphones (Nikon D5100, Canon Powershot G7), and I'm predictably having problems with high wind noise, and when recording short clips at gigs (with permission) with ...
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75 views
Zoom H2 recordings with two different mic settings. How can I match them now?
I have a dilemma. I recorded live flute in a concert hall yesterday using my mac and the Zoom H2. I used the 2-channel setting that uses both the front and back mics, creating a stereo file. When I ...
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113 views
Can a PA microphone be plugged into a computer?
I purchased a cheap wireless handheld microphone (Nady DKW-3), of the style used in PAs and such. It has a 1/4" output. I also purchased a 1/4" to 3.5mm cord to plug the mic into my computer. I can ...
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279 views
Cheap, but good quality mic [closed]
I am looking for a good directional/omnidirectional mic that has good quality for under a hundred dollars. I want to use it for when I shoot video and for recording folio. I'm going to dub in the ...
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When should I use a separate preamp or field mixer when recording from a mic?
I'm quite new in sound recording - I'm only starting out with this as a hobby, and have yet to invest in (most of) the equipment...
Let's say I should record voice with a microphone into a mobile ...
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Recording Audio | Samson R31S Microphone | Volume too low
I am trying to setup a home recording studio. I recently purchased this Mic Samson R31S ( I know its not that good but i am just giving it a go).
When i connect this Mic to the microphone-in port on ...
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144 views
How/why do Mac laptop mics suffer from hiss so much less than PC laptops?
A friend and I have been looking into mic hiss recently. We have come to the conclusion that Mac laptops (MacBooks?) suffer much less than PC laptops. Experimenting I have found that
Using an ...
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48 views
Looking for microphones for location identification, decibel level
I'm starting a project that involves pinpointing a sound within a room the size of a living room, where only a single distinct sound will occur. The best device will be able to pinpoint the sound, ...
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microphone for recording naturally occuring random noises
While I already have a condenser mic for vocals, I'm looking for a microphone that would be good for recording random naturally occuring sounds out in the open or inside as well. There would probably ...
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Connecting the iRig mic to a mixer or microphone input
I have a IK Multimedia iRig Mic that I want to plug into a standard TS 1/8 inch mono microphone connector (such as a computer).
The iRig mic has a iPhone 1/8 in connector (4 way), which transfers in ...
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Plugging in/Unplugging dynamic mics with the channel on
Is it true that plugging in/unplugging dynamic mics when the channel is turned on can lead to damage to the mic? If it is true, shouldn't it be true of damage to any equipment connected using XLR ...
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Two microphone setup to record voice and acoustic guitar
what are some good microphone setups for recording a single singer/guitar player with two microphones? Position, types, levels, etc. Thanks!
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248 views
What's the difference between dynamic and condensor microphones?
When someone talks about a dynamic or condenser microphone, what do they mean?
How do these classes microphones differ, and are they used for different things?
Are there any more subdivisions of ...
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Dynamic mic windscreen shape
Does the shape of a handheld dynamic microphone's windscreen (i.e. a rounded top vs a flat top) have any effect on the sound, or is it just for aesthetics?
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72 views
Shotgun on boom or handheld?
What's the benefits of using your shotgun on a boom pole instead of just holding it in your hands? As I see many people use the boom from above, why isn't it better to position the microphone at mouth ...
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1answer
117 views
How much would I need to spend on a condenser microphone to get a reliable professional vocal sound? [closed]
I realise the question is a bit like asking how long is a piece of string, but consider my scenario. I have a Berringer B1, which cost about €80 I think. I know that I can get a good vocal sound from ...
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2answers
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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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2answers
284 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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238 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 ...
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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 ...
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2answers
246 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 ...
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1answer
620 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 ...
