Blue Yeti/Rode Podcaster for VO.

Chris Light

Chris Light

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These USB Mics look attractive to me as i'm on a budget, and will be doing Voice Overs sporadically at best, but i'd still rather own than rent, so any thoughts or experiences with either of these mics would be appreciated.

Also, i'm not willing to stray from USB, because i have no other audio equipment for my PC, and like the simplicity of plug n play. Sony Soundforge is my Audio editor. So please keep comments as close to my topic as possible. Thanks!!
 
Weekends tend to be VERY dead around here, more people will probably put in their $.02 in a day or two.

Between the two options you list, I'd go with the Rode, I haven't been a fan of any of Blue's lower-priced stuff, they always seem to have bizarre frequency curves. HOWEVER, I'd never recommend anyone go with a USB mic unless they are absolutely certain they will never add even a single piece of gear to their setup at anytime in the future.As soon as the possibility of adding another mic or outboard gear comes up, it's better to go with an interface (Even something simple like Shure's X2U) and mics with standard XLR connectors. It's not at all uncommon to see VO guys using shotgun mics in their studios.

Now, if you're not in an environment designed specifically for recording, I'd go with a dynamic mic rather than a condenser. Perhaps something from Heil (PR-30 / PR-40), Shure's SM-7, EV's RE20, Rode's Procaster (different from the podcaster) - there are a bunch of great sounding large dynamics out there that will work a lot better in a less than ideal room than a condenser.
 
i appreciate that Jordan! yeah, i know there are more ideal options (interface/xlr etc...been a mucisian for 27 years...but in no way does that mean that i know all about audio)...for my purposes, i am leaning towards the Rode, but can i ask...why are the PROcaster and the PODcaster the same price? one's usb and the other is xlr? they're both dynamic with similar specs...on the other hand, the THX destinction on the Blue has be confused, since it's only $100. hmm.

also, sometimes i grab my wifes laptop with my external harddrive to do editing if it's more convenient, so if i need to record audio, the usb is more convienent for me. that's just one more reason for me to stick with usb for now. and it's not that i'll NEVER add a piece of gear to my setup. if i do, i'll just buy a different mic when that time comes. i'll just sell what i don't use. no biggie.

so again, i appreciate the advice! and i'll look into some of the equipment you recommended to further educate myself.

enjoy the weekend!

Chris
 
Funny, I remember the procaster having a higher price point. It's very possible that they're the same element with slightly different electronics attached.
 
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