I want to podcast from local pubs in town. Would the mic with the 3 button options be decent for a couple of guys sitting around a pub style table and talking about beer? Thanks
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Don't want to ignore you, but I really have no idea. My guess is that it would be fine. But I think you are looking for more than guesses. Sorry, and good luck!
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For a couple of guys having a pint around a table, this mic is more than adequate.
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I think it'd be fine for that. The regular cardioid pattern seems to work fine for most things. I guess the figure 8 would be good for two people on opposite sides of a table, and the omni if you had a bunch of people sitting around a table. Also, the mic is high quality but it's pretty sturdy so you wouldn't worry too much about it. Hope that helps!
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I think it'd be fine for that. The regular cardioid pattern seems to work fine for most things. I guess the figure 8 would be good for two people on opposite sides of a table, and the omni if you had a bunch of people sitting around a table.Also, the mic is high quality but it's pretty sturdy so you wouldn't worry too much about it.Hope that helps!
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Glad you asked this q as I am wondering the same thing! From what I can tell from research is that the tough talking one has a version of a radio that plays set tunes/microphone (which may be a fun add) and the color - both got great reviews. if you decided on one would be interested to hear which one you went with- thx!
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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.
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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.
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The mic is totally fine - no complaints there. I use Mumble/Vent regularly and my clanmates have had no complaints. I also don't have to use mic boost or anything like that.
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Yes, as a matter of fact, I have it hooked up that way right now. I use the shock mount for all of my podcasts. It provides a cushion for unwanted sounds that can travel through the mic otherwise. Enjoy!
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It would be good for dictation, but why you use it? When you can get an USB microphone and do the same thing! Normally all these USB microphones come with podcast software that you can use to dictate. Hope the answer was helpful.
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We use this model as a monitor when playing at restaurants and wine bars and it works great for this. All three mic inputs are combination 1/4" and XLR, so you can use either type of cable. The output to go to a mixer/soundboard is XLR, but you can get an adapter if you need another type of input to the board.
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I use a good Pioneer with a mic to set up. it is a few years so dont know similar today.
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Yes it does. I use it for my podcast regularly and have had no trouble at all. Cheers
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Hello, I use the mic to video football games on the sidelines. I always had the mic on but tried with it in normal position and extended range. I can pick up a lot more action (voices of players and coaches) in the extended mode. It does make a difference. I never turned it off before.
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The MXL AC404 works very well for us. It is utilised in a conference room that sits 12 people. The person seated furthest from the mic (at one end of the room) can be heard very well by the other party in the video conference. The mic picks up sounds from outside the room too but I cannot comment if it will be effective in a room for 30 pax. You will probably need a couple of mics for that.
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No it is not a dud. It really depends on the application you are using. If you are using garage band you may have to go into the audio midi setup under utilities and create an aggregate device. When you do this it will give you the option to select the rode Podcaster. This is the best mic I have, I have tried cheaper ones like the Blue Snowball and other mini mics. But this one is by far the best.
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Fairly good pick up with this Mic and depending on the software and how well you adjust the input it should do a great job for you. I have been using this mic for a year now for podcasting and have been able to narrow the pick up range to cut out the majority of ambient noise..
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it had two settings on the mic for far and near! i think it would work pretty well for what you need.
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I've never used the mic for chat, but it's quality for audio recording suggests to me it would be fine...especially for the price. I've not used it in videos, but based on my use in audio, it should be fine. Sorry couldn't be more definitive. I'd probably try it for those applications. Hope that helps a little.
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I have used this in my truck and having my radio on. I can hear the music on a replay but it is not loud and I personally would not use this were I need to do a lot of verbal commentary. Now, if you were to video something, then move it closer to your mouth and speak clearly into the MIC, it might work. I will try it out tonight and post something later on on how it worked.