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Re: Basic Microphone Guide, Pt. 1
« Reply #15 on Aug 3, 2010, 2:23pm »

What sort of mic do you use?
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Re: Basic Microphone Guide, Pt. 1
« Reply #16 on Aug 3, 2010, 3:28pm »

I dont have one... sorry

i wanna find a good one to get me started! thank you, sorry

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Re: Basic Microphone Guide, Pt. 1
« Reply #17 on Aug 3, 2010, 3:54pm »

Depending what your budget is, a Samson C01U is a good one to get started with.

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Re: Basic Microphone Guide, Pt. 1
« Reply #18 on Aug 3, 2010, 4:03pm »

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Re: Basic Microphone Guide, Pt. 1
« Reply #19 on Aug 3, 2010, 9:05pm »

I meant you can actually read through the thread for ideas and suggestions. Look, then ask.

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Re: Basic Microphone Guide, Pt. 1
« Reply #20 on Aug 5, 2010, 11:45am »

I approve of this guide. Even though i'm content with my Samson C01u (with good mixing from peeps), Thanks Shoe

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Re: Basic Microphone Guide, Pt. 1
« Reply #21 on Aug 12, 2010, 10:56am »

I never really got around to posting the next parts on account of all the irrelevant "WHAT MIC SHOULD I USE" posts. Part II will probably be a separate thread for cleanliness' sake.

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Re: Basic Microphone Guide, Pt. 1
« Reply #22 on Aug 12, 2010, 8:36pm »

Aug 12, 2010, 10:56am, shoester wrote:

I never really got around to posting the next parts on account of all the irrelevant "WHAT MIC SHOULD I USE" posts. Part II will probably be a separate thread for cleanliness' sake.

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Re: Basic Microphone Guide, Pt. 1
« Reply #23 on Aug 13, 2010, 11:15am »

Maybe a new "Microphone/Hardware Advice" thread then?

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Re: Basic Microphone Guide, Pt. 1
« Reply #24 on Oct 7, 2010, 9:37pm »

I'm in need of advice.

I have the samson c01u, although I do actually have a RODE but haven;t been able to find a decent phantom power for it as of yet, but want to concentrate on using the samson.

Although I have a pop filter, its still picking up my computer's fan...I wonder if there was some way to maybe play around with mic, or audacity, or even construct something for the mic to just focus on my voice, than just the area around me.

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Re: Basic Microphone Guide, Pt. 1
« Reply #25 on Oct 8, 2010, 10:16am »

This might help . . DIY vocal booth.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV5Rl-IK-eo

You could also purchase quieter components for your computer here:
http://www.endpcnoise.com/

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Re: Basic Microphone Guide, Pt. 1
« Reply #26 on Feb 13, 2011, 9:39pm »

Can anyone give me a good review for a Blue yeti? I am really tying to get a better microphone

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Re: Basic Microphone Guide, Pt. 1
« Reply #27 on Feb 19, 2011, 9:55pm »

I have a microphone built into my computer, but it picks up my computer fan and it isn't that good at blocking background noise.

I got a logitech mic for 10 bucks that claimed to cancel out background noise, but it doesn't do it too well.

Now, I'm thinking about taking it back and getting a Samson C0/1U.
I'm going to use it for mostly music, and Voice Acting.

Anyone have any better ideas, some objections, or do you guys think it's a good idea?

P.S. If there is something similar that I can get cheaper, please tell me :}
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Re: Basic Microphone Guide, Pt. 1
« Reply #28 on Apr 26, 2011, 4:36pm »

I figure since more people are getting condenser mics these days, maybe a few tips on how to care for them might come in handy. Since I can't start a thread in this section, I figured this was the most appropriate one to add to

I grabbed these tips from the web and a lot of it is just common sense, but I'm sure not everyone realizes how fragile their condenser can be.

Condenser microphones are relatively durable, but a few mistakes can break or damage a condenser.
Never overload the condenser with extremely loud sound or feedback for long periods of time. Recording extremely loud sounds at a high volume will lead to extreme clipping and garbled noise, and potentially hurt your microphone.
Never unplug your condenser from your pre-amp or powered audio recording device without turning off phantom power or making sure the device is off. Unplugging a condenser microphone with phantom power on is a common way of damaging a condenser. Never unplug the microphone without turning off the phantom power.
Put your microphone away if you aren't going to use it for a long period of time. Or at least cover it with a sock with a silica gel packet it in it.
Put your microphone away in dusty, wet, or unusual conditions. For example, during a construction project in the room you record in.
Don't drop a condenser microphone, expose it to hard impacts, or handle it with the same carelessness as a dynamic microphone. You could hammer nails with most dynamic microphones, but condensers are fragile in comparison.

Read more: How to Take Care of A Condenser Microphone | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_4496557_care-condenser-microphone.html#ixzz1KfPbz0dc

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Re: Basic Microphone Guide, Pt. 1
« Reply #29 on Jul 9, 2011, 1:55pm »

This topic and the links provided have been extremely helpful.
I am wondering if anyone else has to record through or use a laptop for their recordings?
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