Microphone for Vocals and Podcasting.

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spiritgear

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Hello,

I'm doing some research on microphones for vocals and podcasting.


What would you recommend as a good starter kit for around ~100.
I will also consider things 'over budget' as well.


For now, I'm looking at things with a usb interface so I can use it immediately without extra gear.
The Audio Technica AT2020 seems to do the job.

I can buy this for ~100 with the usb interface included,
or I could buy the mic itself and get my own xlr to usb converter for around the same price (or more).
I prefer the second option since The AT2020 is no longer locked to a usb output and could possibly be used in other applications.

I'm trying to find out more about this setup. It'd be great if you could refer me to other forums/websites as well to get some more information.

Thanks for reading.
 
Hi,Besides what you are already looking into, you might want to go to the "Blue" website (Blue microphones), and check out some of their wide variety of USB and standard microphones. You may also want to check out the Shure in-line USB interface; it can be used with any XLR microphone and I think that idea is better than straight USB... You'll always be ready as you add gear or are ready to upgrade your podcast studio. You may even want to get a simple workhorse vocal mike like a Shure SM58, as this will always come in handy later, even if you get a better mike as your main vocal microphone.GJ
spiritgear said:
Hello,I'm doing some research on microphones for vocals and podcasting.What would you recommend as a good starter kit for around ~100.I will also consider things 'over budget' as well. For now, I'm looking at things with a usb interface so I can use it immediately without extra gear.The Audio Technica AT2020 seems to do the job.I can buy this for ~100 with the usb interface included, or I could buy the mic itself and get my own xlr to usb converter for around the same price (or more).I prefer the second option since The AT2020 is no longer locked to a usb output and could possibly be used in other applications.I'm trying to find out more about this setup. It'd be great if you could refer me to other forums/websites as well to get some more information.Thanks for reading.
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I agree that the AT2020 is a good budget mic for that application.
I also agree that having the real (XLR) mic and a separate device to connect to the computer is more flexible
(although it will likely cost around half-again as much for the privilege.)

I recommended an AT2020 and the Behringer XENYX 302USB (or something similar) to a friend who does voice-over announcements for several radio, TV and network clients. She likes it a lot and her customers like the recordings.
 
USB mics........don't get me started. LOL. Just make sure you grab the right driver that the manufacturer recommends. At my last manufacturing job, we discontinued a great mic because of all the headaches on the technical assistance side. People were using all sorts of drivers for our USB mic and only a couple were completely compatible but calling us and complaining that their mic was faulty, despite our saying which one to use and download.

I have always looked to LDC's (Large diaphragm Condensers) for VO and podcasting. A 16mm capsule is not going to give you much bass response.

But AT has some solid mics. I like my 4033a.
 
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