garethEds Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 I have been advised to get a good microphone for when I start creating podcasts for my GCSE pupils. It will connect to my Mac at home and record into Garageband. Can anyone recommend a good quality microphone that would suit? Many thanks Gareth
laserblazer Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 (edited) I've heard good reports Samson CO3U Multi-pattern USB Microphone It's not designed specifically for your application but it is pretty flexible and won't break the bank at £90. Edited February 27, 2009 by laserblazer 1
garethEds Posted February 27, 2009 Author Posted February 27, 2009 I've heard good reports Samson CO3U Multi-pattern USB Microphone It's not designed specifically for your application but it is pretty flexible and won't break the bank at £90. Looks nice - wonder if you can get a stand for it. GJE
dhicks Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Can anyone recommend a good quality microphone that would suit? TTS Easi-Speak, self-contained microphone and MP3 recorder. Lets you use the microphone wirelessly then plug it in to a computer where it acts as a USB memory stick for you to copy MP3 files off of. £30 each or a bit cheaper in bulk, built for children to use and to take a fair bit of knocking around. Snazzy new version coming out soon. -- David Hicks 1
Butuz Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Or if you want a proper mic - can't really go wrong with a Sure. Butuz 1
glensc Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 It really depends on the relative term "good" also what sort of a budget your on. My first option would probably a try a Rode Podcaster as I''ve been very impressed with sound quality for the cost of their other ranges, not tried the Podcaster one yet myself though. 1
SPC Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Or if you want a proper mic - can't really go wrong with a Sure. Butuz Agreed specifically an industry standard Sure SM58. 1
laserblazer Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 (edited) Or if you want a proper mic - can't really go wrong with a Sure. Butuz Are you shure that's spelt correctly? I have a Rode Videomic and that is a cracking piece of kit for the money, so I would say anything with the Rode name will be good. Something I have found with recording audio is that because I'm half deaf and suffer with tinnitus, I can't really tell the difference between reasonable and good audio but other people can. So I don't rely on it sounding ok to me. I try and use good kit and get others to check for me. Except the camtasia tutorials I do for the classroom. For that, I use a headset I bought from Hills for a fiver. Edited February 27, 2009 by laserblazer 1
Andrew_C Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Agreed specifically an industry standard Sure SM58.Not saying the SM58 is a bad microphone, but it is really designed to be used practically in the mouth. They are a cardiod pick-up, so need to be pointing straight at the "talents" mouth which makes them less useful in a group setting. I've just bought Audio Technica AT8004 for recording Oral Exams. Seem OK, and about the same price as a GENUINE SM58. Don't buy SM58s off FleaBay, there are many, many fakes out there. Go to someone real; Canford Audio, Thomann or Dolphin Music. 1
garethEds Posted February 27, 2009 Author Posted February 27, 2009 Well I've taken the plunge and ordered the following items of kit: RODE PSA1 PODCASTER TABLE STAND AND ARM KIT Ref : PSA1 RODE PODCASTER MICROPHONE Ref : RPC1 RODE PODCASTER MIC SHOCK MOUNT SUSPENSION KIT Ref : PSM1 Hope they work okay. GJE
Domino Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Rode kits been great when I've used it in the past - not that model, but theirstuffs been great for micing cabinets - watch with that one, if you use a hub or anything as its active and will need power via the usb port. the Shure SM58 isn't really right for the situation, its a fantastic mic but not suited to distance stuff.
Robbied73 Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 HI, This little unit is a real problem solver for this situation - ideally you need an omni or boundary mic for this ( a PZM mic wuld also work) Blue Microphones: Products: Icicle This little fella allows you to plug in any mic (act as a preamp) and then output the audio via USB
nicholab Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Crown PCC-160 are good mics but they need phatom power. I also like AKG C1000 they are able to be phatom or self powered of a 9v PP3. Talking of sound any one use Crown macro-tech amps there great I also like the old Nexo PS15 speakers. Stage vocal sure sm58/beta 57a/akg c535/C1000 AKG C414 is a great mic 4 polar patterns. I also like the AKG D12 old mic.
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