Would this mic be decent to use for podcasting/recording speaking in an untreated room? I have a 2i4 Focusrite preamp as a usb interface.
2015604
Yes it's a great mic. I used it with the Scarlett 18i20. Also with a mackie mixer to outboard beheringer compressor.
247553
I would suggest that you connect this mic to any amplifier that has a mic in-put and an USB output which most units have these days. This mic does need a pre-amplifier circuit to amplify the faintest signals, and such pre-amplifier circuits are present in all amplifiers that have a mic input. This Mic also has a 'Balanced' (three-line) RCA cable connection for optimum sound-free performance such as the very annoying 'Hizz' or 'humming'.
1970717
The audio is 'ok' at best. If the room is small and there is only one or two people talking it is fine. If you have a larger room or lots of speakers, I would recommend a dedicated mic. We used a Crown PZM-11 mic with excellent results.
1254958
It could work fine if the room has a good acoustic treatment and isolation. I´ve not tried that because this is not the use it was intended for; I use this primarily for voice over work and song recording. This is not an omnidirectional microphone. You probably should make some research for radio broadcast microphones.
349952
Yes it is a very sensitive mic. It is so sensitive that it will capture the sounds of the cars and motorcycles that drive by my house when I record, or when my air conditioning unit is on, or the hum of a speaker, or the flush of a toilet from across the house even through closed doors. However you do not have to have a pro soundproof room to record. Just make sure that as much ambient noise as possible is reduced and whatever extra noise is left over in the recording will not be noticeable if other tracks are introduced in the song. It also depends on what purpose you're using the mic for. Straight voice recording, like podcasting? vocals with midi tracks? If it's podcasting than it's not really a big deal if theres ambient noise and might sound eerie if it is ONLY your voice, while a little ambient noise is able to be covered up with other tracks, if you're using it for music production. In either case, this mic is probably the highest quality for the lowest price you'll ever find. And don't be fooled at that either, this would be a perfectly acceptable mic to have in a professional recording studio.
1870924
Need a little more info.. for example, the way the mics are set up, it's great for conversations. For talks, if the mic is far away it won't do you much good, but the plug-ins it has will be compatible with most if not all sound boards out there. So, I'd say it's worth it only if 1) you will be close, and/or 2) you need the XLR or phono inputs.
1040852
The Behringer PODCASTUDIO USB is a tool primarily for recording, microphone is simple and basic, but if you want to rap, you might have to buy a better microphone separately. Otherwise it is useful
1999449
I've used this mic for a podcast, and it handles a speaking voice just fine. For instrumentals, I've had more success with the Blue Yeti.
2218987
I've only used it to mic an electric guitar cabinet and snare. Sounds fine, I just have to eq out the harsh 2-4 kHz frequency. This mic also has a lot more low/mid compared to a genuine SM57. I think it's worth the money I've payed for it, I own 4 of them that I use regularly on all my live gigs.
429998
Its not as good as a studio mic but magnitudes better than the phone mic. I would not trust it to get a live gig without input gain controls. Use good software to record with that has eq and gain controls. I use the paid version of Hi-Q MP3 rec for Android and its decent. Then run it through Audacity.
880062
Definitely not I use mine for Pro level gaming and it sits to the left of my monitors pointed toward me and when using it in directional mode it does a fantastic job of canceling out game noises allowing me to talk to my teammates without echo or any interference. That said I am a musician and this is also excellent for recording different instruments and mixing them in editing. one of the best mics I have used to date and I have spent everything from $60 to $500 on mics and to date none have been as good for mixed use scenarios, and still function far above the norm in each usage area.
2174073
I haven't had a need for a pre-amp for this Mic so far because of it's insane sensitivity. You'll be able to hear anything you record with the Mic, so long as your input levels are good. For example, the Mic was able to pick up my oven beeping when I couldn't hear it in person from where I was. (I was in the basement and I heard the oven while I was playing a take I had just recorded.) If you still want to amplify, I've found that my DAW does an excellent job of boosting the signal all on its own.
2118579
Hey Jonathan, this is an awesome mic. No recorder needed. But if your recording from far away a recorder would be best. I do a lot of interviews with mine and it works great.
1960229
This isn't the best of quality mic. Phantom power may have something to do with it. Are you using it for video in camera recording? If so don't record in camera alway use external recorders. I have this mic, I don't totally hate it but I know a better quality mic would get me better sound but for the price I paid for this I'm not mad...
1154034
It should work fine for you. If you should find that you sound too far away from the mic you can increase the gain (microphone sensitivity) or perhaps just increasing the volume level of the input device (the mic) in the settings of the recording software you are using. I have two ATR2100's and have used them connected by USB directly to my computer for my podcast. There is another way to get the sound you are looking for without having the mic in the shot, and a lot of vloggers do this, which is to record the audio separately from the video (record the audio in Audacity--a free audio recording software I use--or another such as Garage Band and record the video in what software program you usually would) and then sync the audio and video afterward. Just clap on camera to get your sync point and then cut that part out after you've sync'd them up. Let me know if you have questions! Ethan at LATBpodcast dot com
110613
It may not be optimal, but you could craft a combo of converter plugs and put it in the computer's mic or input jack. I've done something similar before, and if you aren't looking for perfect audiophile quality it should be fine.
216230
Hey, yes it is possible, you can plug up to 4 mics or guitars! Would you be interested in buying mine? I only used it once and then I upgraded to a focusrite. Im selling for 200$ and it works perfect comes in original box and everything! Let me know!