Comments on: Professional Podcasting #1: The Mic Matters http://mwgblog.com/archives/2008/01/28/professional-podcasting-1-the-mic-matters/ Michael W. Geoghegan's Weblog Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:38:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: A Beginner’s Podcasting Guide: Almost Everything You Need to Know to Start « The Beaver Pond http://mwgblog.com/archives/2008/01/28/professional-podcasting-1-the-mic-matters/#comment-147910 A Beginner’s Podcasting Guide: Almost Everything You Need to Know to Start « The Beaver Pond Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:31:11 +0000 http://mwgblog.com/archives/2008/01/28/professional-podcasting-1-the-mic-matters/#comment-147910 [...] Microphones. If you’re just starting out and not yet monetizing, you don’t have to get $400 microphones. But if you want a professional podcast that you will later monetize, the microphone matters. My mics range from $1 to $150, not including the mic that’s native to my Zoom H4. I use the dollar-store mic on an older computer, for tests now, though I did use it for many of my early podcasts. It produces a clear but very thin sound, so if you’re not up to adding effects to improve the result, start with something in the $50-100 range. [...] [...] Microphones. If you’re just starting out and not yet monetizing, you don’t have to get $400 microphones. But if you want a professional podcast that you will later monetize, the microphone matters. My mics range from $1 to $150, not including the mic that’s native to my Zoom H4. I use the dollar-store mic on an older computer, for tests now, though I did use it for many of my early podcasts. It produces a clear but very thin sound, so if you’re not up to adding effects to improve the result, start with something in the $50-100 range. [...]

]]> By: Michael http://mwgblog.com/archives/2008/01/28/professional-podcasting-1-the-mic-matters/#comment-127343 Michael Fri, 01 Feb 2008 06:01:20 +0000 http://mwgblog.com/archives/2008/01/28/professional-podcasting-1-the-mic-matters/#comment-127343 Dave, I've used one while doing an episode of TWIT at Leo's. At least I remember it being the PR-40. It was definitely Heil. Sounded good. I know that Heil has "seeded" and or loaned mics to some podcasters and deservedly gained praise. They are great mics. That said, I've always been happy with my RE-20 and have yet to use a mic that has moved me to change. Of course, different types of voices will also have an effect on how well the matches the user's voice and speech characteristics. Dave,

I’ve used one while doing an episode of TWIT at Leo’s. At least I remember it being the PR-40. It was definitely Heil. Sounded good. I know that Heil has “seeded” and or loaned mics to some podcasters and deservedly gained praise. They are great mics. That said, I’ve always been happy with my RE-20 and have yet to use a mic that has moved me to change. Of course, different types of voices will also have an effect on how well the matches the user’s voice and speech characteristics.

]]> By: David Jackson http://mwgblog.com/archives/2008/01/28/professional-podcasting-1-the-mic-matters/#comment-127333 David Jackson Fri, 01 Feb 2008 04:51:51 +0000 http://mwgblog.com/archives/2008/01/28/professional-podcasting-1-the-mic-matters/#comment-127333 Michael, Do you have any feedback of the RE-20 vs the Heil PR-40? Dave Jackson www.schoolofpodcasting.com Michael,
Do you have any feedback of the RE-20 vs the Heil PR-40?

Dave Jackson
http://www.schoolofpodcasting.com

]]> By: Michael http://mwgblog.com/archives/2008/01/28/professional-podcasting-1-the-mic-matters/#comment-126547 Michael Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:21:52 +0000 http://mwgblog.com/archives/2008/01/28/professional-podcasting-1-the-mic-matters/#comment-126547 Scott, Nice remote recording setup. The Marantz PMD670 is a solid performer. I've had a chance to use all of the <a href="http://mwgblog.com/archives/2006/01/17/the-marantz-pmd-family/" rel="nofollow">Marantz digital recorders</a>, including the new PMD620. The PMD670 has always been one <a href="http://mwgblog.com/archives/2005/08/31/marantz-pmd670-case-study/" rel="nofollow">I've recommended</a>. Scott,

Nice remote recording setup. The Marantz PMD670 is a solid performer. I’ve had a chance to use all of the Marantz digital recorders, including the new PMD620. The PMD670 has always been one I’ve recommended.

]]> By: Scott Whitney http://mwgblog.com/archives/2008/01/28/professional-podcasting-1-the-mic-matters/#comment-126538 Scott Whitney Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:42:59 +0000 http://mwgblog.com/archives/2008/01/28/professional-podcasting-1-the-mic-matters/#comment-126538 Couldn't agree more with the E-Voice RE20 dual windscreen rig for in-studio work. That's what we use at PodWorx. For our remote recording, we use the E-Voice RE50B which, when combined with the Marantz PMD670 makes for an outstanding "portable studio". (The RE50B looks good with the mic flag as well.) And though this is a bit off-topic, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the Edirol R-09 as a all-in-one mic recorder. Couldn’t agree more with the E-Voice RE20 dual windscreen rig for in-studio work. That’s what we use at PodWorx.

For our remote recording, we use the E-Voice RE50B which, when combined with the Marantz PMD670 makes for an outstanding “portable studio”. (The RE50B looks good with the mic flag as well.)

And though this is a bit off-topic, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the Edirol R-09 as a all-in-one mic recorder.

]]> By: Michael http://mwgblog.com/archives/2008/01/28/professional-podcasting-1-the-mic-matters/#comment-126511 Michael Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:07:16 +0000 http://mwgblog.com/archives/2008/01/28/professional-podcasting-1-the-mic-matters/#comment-126511 Good point Keirsun. I actually took off the big foam windscreen for the picture. In the past I've also used the <a href="http://mwgblog.com/archives/2006/09/21/mic-flags/" rel="nofollow">dual windscreens</a>. Good point Keirsun. I actually took off the big foam windscreen for the picture. In the past I’ve also used the dual windscreens.

]]> By: Keirsun Scott http://mwgblog.com/archives/2008/01/28/professional-podcasting-1-the-mic-matters/#comment-126499 Keirsun Scott Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:49:56 +0000 http://mwgblog.com/archives/2008/01/28/professional-podcasting-1-the-mic-matters/#comment-126499 Thanks for the roundup of great microphones and their specific applications. The Electro-Voice RE20 is indeed the best studio mic I have ever worked with and is well-worth the price. Just don't forget a screen of some sort because the RE20 picks up everything. I look forward to your post on digital recorders. Thanks for the roundup of great microphones and their specific applications. The Electro-Voice RE20 is indeed the best studio mic I have ever worked with and is well-worth the price. Just don’t forget a screen of some sort because the RE20 picks up everything. I look forward to your post on digital recorders.

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