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ShrimpPhish
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Post by ShrimpPhish »

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. :lol:

Thank you!
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Post by Algy Pug »

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
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Thank you so much!

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Thank you both so much!

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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 :)
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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 :lol: )
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Thank you all!

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I also give a vote for the Blue Yeti.
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That's the one I use too. It is fairly sensitive.
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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. :cry:

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

Thanks!
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Post by Peter Why »

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.

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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. :cry:

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.
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Post by ShrimpPhish »

Thank you so much!

Me and my brother were able to figure it out.

Have a great day!

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