Is this microphone recommended for indoors? Does the wind-screen affect indoor sound capture?
1557186
No it does not affect indoor sound. This microphone works quite well. However, if you use the origional plastic case, you will need to drill a hole in it for the microphone to be able to plug into it's port.
1557187
Yes I'd say this mic should be used mainly indoors. The wind screen is actually quite bad, it's like feathers that fall off even in the slightest of wind. However the sound quality is excellent. (at least compared to the built-in mic)
1544242
It works great! Try to sit as close as possible bc it does pick up a lot of background noise like papers shuffling. But even with that the clarity was great and I was happy with my purchase esp for the price. Side note. I would write down the time of the recording every 15 mins or so that way I can skip ahead to the time of where my notes were so I didn't have to listen or try to find where I wanted to review! Good luck!
1918037
My experience is that it is a great recording mic. It was not meant for live performances as the design is sensitive to movement hence the rubber suspension holding mechanism to reduce vibrations. Good Luck.
975901
I would recommend that the expandable version of the SoundStation be used and with the additional microphones. The basis SoundStation would not capture everybody.
932857
Yes.... Its going to be difficult to avoid ambient noise unless you can set up backdrops and wind socks to absorb some of the extraneous sounds. This is a great mic. You can try using lavalier mics, use wind socks etc and should help a lot
366794
It depends on the interview. Using this during a one on one interview would be just fine, recording in a lecture hall maybe not as well. The closer to the source, the better. I would recommend using this with the app Voice Record Pro from Bejbej apps. The app has individual gain and silence detection controls. Of course with any mic, testing it out is essential.
933793
I wouldn't know because I'm only using it in a room. The mic is pretty powerful. You might want to try it and if it doesn't work out you can return it. This company seems really aimed to please. Im really happy with it. I can't complain. Hope this helps!
1042736
If you are recording vocals in an untreated recording environment this does a good job of knocking down the reflections. If you have a room that is already treated to minimize reflections and is tuned it's not necessary. If you get one don't place the mic way back in the shield as that will cause the mic to pick up the reflections from the dense foam treatment in the shield....and will add a "muffled" sound to what you are recording. I like this product for what it is but it will not make your bedroom sound like the vocal booth in a great recording studio.
520243
have not had any issues with sound, have used it in multiple locations that have had loud background and foreground sounds outdoors, school concerts and parties. Internal microphone is very good. Only wish the unit had a remote so playback to an older tv was a little easier to manage.
1512270
I have used the SGM-1X mostly outdoors and have found that wind noise is acceptable in light winds with the included foam wind screen. If you add a "fur" type wind screen (Movo WS3 Furry Outdoor Microphone Windscreen Muff for Large Shotgun Microphones - Amazon), it will work OK in moderate winds. Bear in mind that trees, flags and other ambient wind sounds will be heard in the wind.
133218
I've not used it professionally. I try to record voice for videos and find that it picks up ambient noise, but would likely sound washed out if several were attempting to use it at the same time. As mentioned before, it is pretty necessary to be directly in front of the mic and pretty close to get good audio. I picked up a pop filter because I was so close. I hope that this helps.
614652
I purchased for my micro digital recorder for meetings and seminars . They perform very well so far and they pickup everything said clearly in a large room. I see no reason they would not work. For the money I would chance it.I am still using the same one that I started with and have about 90-100 hours of use so far. I was surprised with sound from them. I don't know how they would perform outdoors. They com with wind screens on them.
1893057
I'd disagree with Pastiche. The audio quality is acceptable, even decent at close proximity. However, as soon as the subject is 10 or more feet away, the mics just aren't sensitive enough to pick up much. The end result is having to turn up your speakers to hear what's going on, leading to hearing more of the unwanted room noise and the hissing self-noise of the components... I've personally worked with a half-dozen of these units and another dozen Flip Cams of various models, and audio is always the biggest complaint.But if you're recording someone from 3 feet away who can project their voice, it will do the job nicely. I'd disagree with Pastiche. The audio quality is acceptable, even decent at close proximity. However, as soon as the subject is 10 or more feet away, the mics just aren't sensitive enough to pick up much. The end result is having to turn up your speakers to hear what's going on, leading to hearing more of the unwanted room noise and the hissing self-noise of the components... I've personally worked with a half-dozen of these units and another dozen Flip Cams of various models, and audio is always the biggest complaint.But if you're recording someone from 3 feet away... » Read More I'd disagree with Pastiche. The audio quality is acceptable, even decent at close proximity. However, as soon as the subject is 10 or more feet away, the mics just aren't sensitive enough to pick up much. The end result is having to turn up your speakers to hear what's going on, leading to hearing more of the unwanted room noise and the hissing self-noise of the components... I've personally worked with a half-dozen of these units and another dozen Flip Cams of various models, and audio is always the biggest complaint.But if you're recording someone from 3 feet away who can project their voice, it will do the job nicely. « Show Less
1458127
I have not used it indoors but the fans are not loud at all. The sound definitely drowns it out. I ham still very happy with it, we have used it several times.. No complaints
1509759
I haven't noticed an issue. I haven't used it with a mic that much, but the couple of times I have for basic voice overs, I had plenty of gain. It's USB powered, so there probably is something to the complaint of weaker gain in comparison with a standard interface or mixer, but again... I had plenty.
1159495
I have a pretty loud air-purifier and computer as well, and the AT2020 does a good job of not picking up those ambient noises quite well! Most of my recordings are whisper quiet in the background. Hope this helps!
1631303
I have done many interviews with both of my x920s, and have had no problems. If you have concerns, use an additional audio recorder, and then simply synch the music with the video. I always have a separate audio recording, just in case....although, as I said, I haven't had any problems with internal noise.