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I need a microphone for my PC (currently 3461 views) |
dogglebe |
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 3:26pm |
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I have to do some voiceover work for something I'm working on and need to purchase a good, but inexpensive PC mic. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Shelton |
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 3:44pm |
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Logitech makes pretty good stuff in my experience, and the prices won't kill you. I have this , which is a webcam and microphone all in one, but the microphone is of pretty good quality. At least on what I've used it for. For a straight mic, you could try this |
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Posted: November 19th, 2008, 3:47pm |
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Logitech's products are excellent. I haven't got a mic by them but I have bought other Logitech stuff. I wouldn't hesitate in buying a mic by them. |
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dogglebe |
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 3:57pm |
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My wife is telling me about Snowball microphones. Any word on these?
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Shelton |
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 4:03pm |
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dogglebe |
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 4:06pm |
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Amazon is cheaper, but I need it now. I'll be visiting Circuit City on my way out tonight to see what they have. I really don't want to spend this much money, especially for twenty seconds of voice over work.
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Grandma Bear |
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 4:13pm |
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The quality of the mic should probably depend some on what you are going to use the VO for. If it's something that's not that important you can probably get away with something less expensive, but if it's for some quality work for a short film, I would suggest getting a pretty good one. It can be hard to fix sound in post... I've learned lately. |
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dogglebe |
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 4:17pm |
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I'll be doing some last minute voice over stuff for Pugumentary and then e-mailing it to England. Essentially, I'm writing letters.
Open to suggestions.
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Grandma Bear |
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 4:28pm |
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Definitely want some quality then. You don't want that film to come off as cheap because of sound. I've seen the trailer for it and it looks good. You gotta make sure your part is good too. Regardless of what mic you get, be sure to record it in a quiet as possible area. Turn off anything that makes noise in your apartment. Record it in a closet, usually the clothes absorbs a lot of sound and takes care of any ecos. You can also sit under a thick blanket. Kinda like a tent. Be sure to use a wind screen on the mic. That might help as well. Good luck. |
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dogglebe |
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 4:31pm |
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I'm looking at this microphone. It's very inexpensive, but the reviews are really good (and from musicians), Rick, the director, was telling me to cover myself with a blanket when I did the recording. Phil |
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jayrex |
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 4:40pm |
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dogglebe |
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 4:44pm |
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Problem is that I have to send the voice files out tomorrow. I have to buy it tonight; online stores aren't helping me.
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Grandma Bear |
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 4:52pm |
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You live in NYC!! I thought everything was available there! |
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NiK |
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 4:53pm |
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Well you could use a simple mic that every computer has. And use an sound editing software to make the rest. I used to use Cool Edit. You can make everything with that. Change voices anything - but it's like a labyrinth. Go to someone with a good mic. |
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Shelton |
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 4:57pm |
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That Dynex one doesn't look to be too bad, Phil.
Did you check the stores in your area for availability? |
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