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Any recommendations on a microphone for general use?
I was looking at the RØDE Microphones NT-USB Mini for general use (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B084P1CXFD/?coliid=I3IFYW5IZ71AUO&colid=22E6LDBYJ5GVO&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it). I'm not a vocalist and cannot sing for toffee, but a few spoken word things fed into Brusfri would be good. But my main use would be to record podcasts for my day job as a lecturer. It would replace my webcam (terrible background noise) and also, because the RØDE is compatible with the iPad as well as my PC, give me "options". I'd like to do some podcast recording in Cubasis, for example, which might be a nice thing to try. Anyone any ideas on this stuff? I'd be happy with the RØDE but the Blue Yeti gets so many high ratings - but doesn't seem to be compatible with my iPad Pro 2018. Thanks in advance for any advice you might be able to offer, and sorry if this is deemed off-topic. The relevant people can delete it, if so, and I won't complain!
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The bad news is...
spoken words are much more demanding than singing regarding the mic.
An Apogee mic is probably the best option for quick connect, 1st or 2nd model, not the latest called Hype mic or so.
Should be available (2nd hand) for the same amount as the Rode, which I frankly consider an overpriced lifestyle item.
Thanks for this. I’m looking for one on eBay. What’s the difference between the first and second models? Cheers.
@audio_DT I would recommend any of the MOTIV Shure mics. MV5 is more similar to the blue yeti etc. MV51 is a really great mic. Both allow for a wide variety of applications.
Apogee Mic and Mic96k share the original design, Mic+ is different and (iirc) features a Sennheiser capsule (possibly from their MK4), but I couldn‘t find the respective source back, so don‘t rely on that.
I know some (guitar/vocal) recordings of @flo26 with the 1st version and they were top notch.
Non-96khz is not a dealbreaker, but rather the opposite: downsampling takes time or adds the risk of artifacts.
The HypeMic is significantly more expensive and adds a lot of predefined processing.
If it hits your taste 100% then ok, otherwise you simply wasted money (if the processing can be switched off at all)
You tuber Podcastage does ALL sorts of mic reviews and VERY thorough demos.
One mic I was looking at
I have 2, plus the king bee, they are awesome. Punch WAY above their weight. You’ll need an interface to use it with the iPad, but it is worth it. You know that already from my binaural thread, but it’s an excellent recommendation to @audio_DT.
They also make some funky looking usb mics that are supposed to be excellent quality as well.
For podcasting, it’s also worth checking out the heil pr40. I got mine used for $200 and it was money very well spent. I still haven’t found a source that it sounds bad on.
The microphone you described is pretty similar to the common ASMR microphone models. My girlfriend has a couple of these models because she is making these ASMR videos for youtube. I always wondered who was listening to this type of content. Strangely, so many people like it when someone licks your ears. If someone wonders if that means ASMR and is interested in buying the similar microphone described above, I suggest you visit this site asmrmicrophones.com. They have a huge database of ASMR microphones and good reviews, so you can choose the proper mic model for yourself.
My current combo I'm super happy with is the Audient ID4mk2 paired with a Lewitt LCT 441 FLEX
Audient ID interfaces have great mic input channels (it‘s a module mounted to the rest of the circuit and identical in all IDs and their 5-figure console).
Very low noise floor and particular well handling of dynamic mics.
Just don‘t crank it up all the way, there‘s a sudden increase of noise at the very end of the dial path. (unless they changed that over the years)
Slightly off track for this thread, but for a handheld dynamic mic the sE Electronics V7 is really good, while an SM58 works on screamy male vox this works on more. Rejection is good enough that singing facing monitors has acceptable bleed. Used live by Billie Eilish among others.
I do voice-overs for a living, and a dynamic mic is the better option for voice work. Condensers pick up every little click and pop from the mouth (especially if you use any kind of compression in post), and are also more likely to pick up the room.
I've used a bunch of different microphones and interfaces over the years, and this is the best combo I've come across, not surprisingly since it's a classic - it's the best sounding on a male voice and the most forgiving in terms of unwanted noise rejection:
@richardyot : what mic is that?
Sorry I thought it would be obvious - it's the Shure SM7B. The classic radio and podcasting mic. It's very gain-hungry so you need a good preamp to drive it, and the SSL2 does that beautifully.
Look at the shure mv7, close to sm7b, usb c or xlr and very very good quality for voice ! ( just buy it to record podcasts on ipad )
The MV-7 has nothing in common with the SM7b, except the visual impression.
Shure is simply riding the current wave of popularity...
It‘s a newly designed capsule, made in China, most likely no hum cancelation.
Probably a good microphone anyway, but far from the classic‘s universal capabilities... and it does sound very different according to detailed reviews.
The Shure SM58 is just about the most plain vanilla (and rock solid) mic one can get for vocal recordings. I bought one maybe 25-30 years ago and it has never failed.
https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm58?variant=SM58-LC