Maybe a new microphone.

ShrimpPhish · Post by **ShrimpPhish** » November 2nd, 2024, 3:31 pm

Hello!

I am considering getting a new microphone, one with great quality and doesn't pick up too much background noise.

I am sure someone here has some excellent advice.

Thank you!

Algy Pug · Post by **Algy Pug** » November 2nd, 2024, 5:09 pm

The AKG Lyra would be a good choice - and not too expensive:
https://www.amazon.com/AKG-Pro-Audio-Microphone-C44-USB/dp/B07Y2PFM1W/ref=sr_1_1

ShrimpPhish · Post by **ShrimpPhish** » November 3rd, 2024, 6:21 am

Thank you so much!

♥

sjmarky · Post by **sjmarky** » November 3rd, 2024, 12:34 pm

This one also sounds very good at a good price:

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2500x-USB-Condenser-Microphone-ATR/dp/B07ZPC2FMQ/ref=asc_df_B07ZPC2FMQ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693461915926&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10369933880689662699&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1013763&hvtargid=pla-854683201918&psc=1&mcid=8110b26b5cf83a5388aa6e2829f795f6

ShrimpPhish · Post by **ShrimpPhish** » November 3rd, 2024, 1:24 pm

Thank you both so much!

♥

Cbteddy · Post by **Cbteddy** » November 4th, 2024, 12:46 pm

I have the Logitech Blue Yeti and am very happy with it. https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/streaming-gear/yeti-premium-usb-microphone.html?srsltid=AfmBOooW8OLBzV2ykAFTv-vSYRuS_0OyI0XlPbZMZLv8-rFqMwdhzPIw

You can also find it on Amazon and sometimes it's offered as a bundle with some accessories, like the pop screen and arm

jpercival · Post by **jpercival** » November 4th, 2024, 12:51 pm

I second the Blue Yeti, I got mine over a decade ago and I'm quite pleased with it (even if I currently can't access it and use my headset mic

)

ShrimpPhish · Post by **ShrimpPhish** » November 4th, 2024, 12:58 pm

Thank you all!

klbrooks · Post by **klbrooks** » November 4th, 2024, 2:31 pm

I also give a vote for the Blue Yeti.

Winnifred · Post by **Winnifred** » November 4th, 2024, 6:32 pm

That's the one I use too. It is fairly sensitive.

ShrimpPhish · Post by **ShrimpPhish** » November 7th, 2024, 1:49 pm

Okay, so I got the Blue Yeti, but it seems to want to chop off subtleties, like a short 'but' right before the rest of the sentence, and it won't let me record raspberries.

Does anyone know a fix for this, or will I have to return this one?

Thanks!

Peter Why · Post by **Peter Why** » November 7th, 2024, 2:30 pm

That sounds like a problem with your recording software, rather than trouble with the microphone. I'm no expert, though ... it might be the mike.

Peter

sjmarky · Post by **sjmarky** » November 7th, 2024, 3:35 pm

ShrimpPhish wrote: ↑November 7th, 2024, 1:49 pm Okay, so I got the Blue Yeti, but it seems to want to chop off subtleties, like a short 'but' right before the rest of the sentence, and it won't let me record raspberries.

Does anyone know a fix for this, or will I have to return this one?

Thanks!

Sounds like you may have a noise gate enabled. Make sure any such feature as "voice mode" or "noise reduction" is disabled. Those are notorious for clipping-off the beginnings of sentences.

ShrimpPhish · Post by **ShrimpPhish** » November 7th, 2024, 5:07 pm

Thank you so much!

Me and my brother were able to figure it out.

Have a great day!

:cD