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Staff and News => News and Announcements => Topic started by: likwidtek on August 23, 2010, 12:27:57 pm
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Read thread for details. We are raising money so Tbone can have a better quality microphone. Input appreciated, but we think this microphone and pop filter will suit our needs:
MXL USB006 USB Cardioid Condenser Microphone (http://cgi.ebay.com/New-MXL-USB-006-USB-006-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone-/270619982973?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0#ht_1800wt_1138)
Pop Screen (http://cgi.ebay.com/Studio-Microphone-Mic-Wind-Screen-Pop-Shield-Filter-New-/150481721022?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0#ht_2383wt_911)
As for tbone's voice, I think he has a great voice but shitty equipment. I've said this before, we all need to pitch in and get him a great mic. The reason for this is you can hear the dramatic difference in levels when mixing. Listen to the quality of the starwars music in the back and then the tinny lossy quality of his voice. Either we need to mix the music down or down sample it or we all can chip in $10 and get him something that will ROCK.
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As for tbone's voice, I think he has a great voice but shitty equipment. I've said this before, we all need to pitch in and get him a great mic. The reason for this is you can hear the dramatic difference in levels when mixing. Listen to the quality of the starwars music in the back and then the tinny lossy quality of his voice. Either we need to mix the music down or down sample it or we all can chip in $10 and get him something that will ROCK.
Yeah, it's really strange. It doesn't sound that bad on my computer, but after uploading it to YouTube, it does something to the sound quality that makes it sound pretty shitty. I'm not sure why that's happening (perhaps it doesn't convert flv files very well). If you listen to my hologram audio, the quality isn't too bad, though that audio has been heavily edited.
I think there are some tweaks I can do to maybe help it out a bit (noise reduction, bass boost), but like I said, I think this particular example is YouTube fucking with it. I'll see if I can figure it out, at least for future reference.
That being said, I don't mind someone sending me a nice microphone!
EDIT: Listening to the YouTube video again, it sounds like the audio is better. I guess that is one of the things that takes a while to process before it is up to quality. If that's the case, then yeah, it's on my end. Unfortunately, I can't afford a high end microphone right now (I can't afford much of anything)
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tbone can you create a paypal donate button? I did a quick look online to find a pro grade mic and they range from 100 - 250 bones. Can any audiophiles weigh in on this? We don't need the most top of the line but something that captures more bass and all the ranges to get good quality. Something with a spit / wind guard would be nice too but I don't know jack about audio.
Either way, tbone can you get a donate button up? I'm sure there are a bunch of us that can kick over $10 at least.
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I would love love love to get a high quality microphone, and if I even remotely had the money, I'd do the investment myself (as most of you know, I'm mostly jobless at the moment and can't afford any extra purchases).
It's very generous of you to offer to help donate, but I cannot ask that everyone donate. If enough people think it is worth it, though, we'd need to pick out the exact microphone that everyone agrees upon (experts chime in).
I'll throw up a donate block, though I hate asking for money. I won't accept more than what the microphone would cost, and I will refund all donations if not enough money is raised.
Likwidtek, can you link me to the microphones you have been looking at?
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http://www.webaudioadvisor.com/microphones.html
According to this, you also need a good "mic preamp" to get the benefits of a decent microphone. Hrmm...
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yup, sec. And you aren't asking for money. This is my idea. Plus how many times would this come in handy? It's totally an investment for FA.
I just poked around briefly:
http://www.zzounds.com/cat--Handheld-Dynamic-Microphones--2835
Bestbuy: http://bit.ly/cZEhI8
EDIT:
Here's a good one from newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836709014
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I know Dagonet has one with a sound guard and everything (I had it for a while after the FA get together...lol). What kind of mic is that, Dag?
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http://cgi.ebay.com/New-MXL-USB-006-USB-006-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone-/270619982973?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0#ht_1800wt_1138
http://www.amazon.com/MXL-USB006-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone/product-reviews/B000JUFEDO/ref=cm_cr_pr_redirect?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0
Not bad. A little concerned about the "noise" one reviewer complained of, but other than that, it's a pretty cheap solution. I would also need a pop screen, apparently, but I would not need the preamp.
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And a pop screen: http://cgi.ebay.com/Studio-Microphone-Mic-Wind-Screen-Pop-Shield-Filter-New-/150481721022?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0#ht_2383wt_911
It'd be about $115 for the whole thing. What do people think?
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I vote YES! Make sure you calculate for Paypal fees tax and shipping for the target!
Don't worry though T. I know I can speak for everyone when I say trust you. This will be good for all of us.
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The eBay item had free shipping. How much does Paypal take out...like 3% or something? Donate button is up at the top left of the site.
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Donated.
LOL Check out the Confirmation number: 1FA813075T0201738.
Yeah I think they take 3%. It's dumb.
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Thanks man!
If you've been wishing you could help out with the recruitment challenge but have felt useless, this is a good way to contribute to the project!
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I know Dagonet has one with a sound guard and everything (I had it for a while after the FA get together...lol). What kind of mic is that, Dag?
Samson C01U Condenser Mic with heavy stand, spider mount and pop filter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXEPTFWx-n8&feature=related
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I have the condenser I used at the get together packed up. Studio Project C1. I couldn't let it go for free, but could make a deal and have it to you this weekend.
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Well, so far I have $20, Fuse! How much would you want for it?
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More than 20. Lol
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If you donate to my microphone fund, then I will have more to give you! Lol
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Lol...
After I get back from Burning Man, I'm good for a $20 donation!
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Speaking of, weren't you supposed to give me a high quality version of the bedtime story, Lits??
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ZOMG you're right, i'm sorry.... I was JUST thinking about that, too.
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Come on guys, pitch in a few bucks.
It doesn't have to be 20 but a few bucks ain't gunna kills ya. By the way Da6onet that's not you singing is it?
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I would, I honestly would; but I just bought an M11x :/
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Come on guys, pitch in a few bucks.
It doesn't have to be 20 but a few bucks ain't gunna kills ya. By the way Da6onet that's not you singing is it?
no, that's me typing in "samson c01u" into google and picking a video that showed that it's a good mic :-p
here's another, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGDqSB_K_CI
Makes me realize though that really the entire room needs to be sound absorbing in order to be like a real studio, otherwise you end up with echos.
As well good sound editing software like audacity is also needed.
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Makes me realize though that really the entire room needs to be sound absorbing in order to be like a real studio, otherwise you end up with echos.
As well good sound editing software like audacity is also needed.
I use Sony Sound Forge Pro 10 for my recording and editing, so I've got the software covered. In terms of a sound proof room, my room is actually very quiet except for the hum of my computer. Unfortunately, I don't think there's a way to get around that hum as my computer has to be turned on in order to record!
And music plus vocals is actually not a good way to see the quality of the mic, unless that is what you are using it for. The music can easily hide distortions or hums inherit to the microphone, but if you are using just spoken voice, then there isn't much to hide the quality. However, it sounded fine in the links you provided (not necessarily the singers..lol).
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You can definitely put sound dampening material around your computer, at least during recording to kill the hum.
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Makes me realize though that really the entire room needs to be sound absorbing in order to be like a real studio, otherwise you end up with echos.
As well good sound editing software like audacity is also needed.
I use Sony Sound Forge Pro 10 for my recording and editing, so I've got the software covered. In terms of a sound proof room, my room is actually very quiet except for the hum of my computer. Unfortunately, I don't think there's a way to get around that hum as my computer has to be turned on in order to record!
And music plus vocals is actually not a good way to see the quality of the mic, unless that is what you are using it for. The music can easily hide distortions or hums inherit to the microphone, but if you are using just spoken voice, then there isn't much to hide the quality. However, it sounded fine in the links you provided (not necessarily the singers..lol).
you can unplug the fans (though sometimes the psu fan is directly soldered :-/) when you're recording or put some type of sound absorbing cover (foam lined box?) over the entire thing.
and yeah, sadly, there aren't many people who sing in key on youtube...
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Do you have mixer with an XLR connection? Even if I did sell you my mic it (1) wouldn't be as cheap as the USB one and (2) You'd also need a mixer to plug it into. It's professional quality and has way better response than most USB condensers, but it comes with a cost.
$200 and the mic with foam pop filter, shock mount, mic arm, metal case and my Phonic MU1002 are yours.
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If I don't have $100, I certainly don't have $200 :(
What can you put over a computer to dampen sound without risking overheating by covering up all your vents?
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Make a fort out of couch cousions and record in there! :)
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I'll be throwing in some money when my check comes thursday. Don't know how much yet have to wait and see what my check looks like.
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Make a fort out of couch cousions and record in there! :)
I want pics!
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I'll be throwing in some money when my check comes thursday. Don't know how much yet have to wait and see what my check looks like.
Woo! You rock!
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It's a bad week for me. Perhaps next week?
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Biggity bump. Small donations are accepted too! Skip a value meal or a starbucks and put that 5 bucks towards an AWESOME mic for some great voice over work!
:D WE CAN DEW IT!!!
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:D WE CAN DEW IT!!!
I think... I think I just died a little inside.
[Code Red?]
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heh
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I get paid tomorrow so I'll be able to donate by saturday.
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Donated!
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Thanks man. Only $45 left to go!
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Donated!
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woo!
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Thank you everyone that donated! I went ahead and bought the mic and filter and just paid the difference of $40. They are on their way. I plan on re-recording my holovid VO and some other voice work within the challenge as soon as it gets here!
If anyone else was still planning on donating and wants to help defray the cost, we'll leave the donation block up another couple of days.
Thanks again guys. You really didn't have to do this, but I hope it will improve the quality of this project and many of our projects in the future!
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wait hold on! my check doesn't come for another week!!! I wanna help!!! lol
can I just send you a check when I get caught up and put it towards the $40 you paid?
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Yeah, I'll leave that donate button up there for you and anyone else.
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I got paid today so i slapped a donation your way.
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10$ for the mic placed in the donation jar
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Last $5 WOO!
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Wow, thanks everyone! The new mic should get here TOMORROW!!!
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(http://imgur.com/v2X9s.jpg)