Podficcing Mics

[azuritebright.livejournal.com]

Hey guys, I'm a real n00b at podficcing--I haven't even recorded my first fic. Problem: I don't have a mic yet. Could you please recommend some mics, or perhaps let me know which ones you are using? I'm looking for something affordable/lower priced :) Thank you so much! I really, really appreciate it!!! 

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[luzula]

Check out these posts. And welcome to podficcing! : )

[azuritebright.livejournal.com]

OO I've already looked at this post, but I haven't really found my answer. :P But thanks!

[reena_jenkins]

Before you buy anything - are you using a computer with a webcam? If you are, you may not even need to buy a mike. For instance, Macs have built-in webcams, and the microphone part of iSight can be used to record audio without any kind of external paraphernalia. You have to enunciate a bit more, and no heavy breathing, but it'll save you the hassle of comparison shopping....

Hope this helps ;-)

[azuritebright.livejournal.com]

Nopesies, I don't have a webcam either. *sighs* I rly need a Mac XD

[sly-hostetter.livejournal.com]

Hello!
I actually have two microphones (one for my laptop and one for my desktop), but they both work wonderfully.

1. Logitech USB Microphone (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Logitech+-+USB+Desktop+Microphone/5431927.p?id=1055388008858&skuId=5431927&st=USB microphone&cp=1&lp=1) is the one I use with my laptop. Just put a sock over it and you're good to go.

2. I can't remember what my other mic is, but I know it's more expensive (it came with software and stuff). When I get home 2nite, I'll take a look and see what it is.

Good luck!

[azuritebright.livejournal.com]

OO! I was just looking at that one on Amazon XD Just wondering, did you have Windows Vista (b/c many said that it doesn't work on there). *is confused*

[azuritebright.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!! ♥♥

[diurnal-lee.livejournal.com]

I use the mic built into my MP3 player, a Sansa Fuze. It doesn't cope well if I yell into it, but otherwise it works great!

[azuritebright.livejournal.com]

OoO! That's a great solution! This way you don't even need to go through the hassle of buying a mic :P I still need to buy a mic,though, but thank you for the suggestion!! ♥

[crinklysolution.livejournal.com]

I love my Blue Yeti mic. Works great with my Macbook and Garage Band, very simple operation and sound is good!

[azuritebright.livejournal.com]

Oh whoa, this looks so awesome XD It's expensive, but you must totally get great quality on this thing, hehe. Thanks!

[pennyplainknits.livejournal.com]

I use a head mic, because I find it much more comfortable. My current one is made by phillips, has a noise cancelling mic, and cost about £25.

[azuritebright.livejournal.com]

Hey thanks for your input! *gushes* WOW IT'S YOU! LOL, I love listening to your podfics!!! ♥

[pennyplainknits.livejournal.com]

*blush* thank you!

And now I'm not answering from my phone I can link you to the mic I use (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6758727/Trail/searchtext%3EPHILIPS+HEADSET.htm)

[azuritebright.livejournal.com]

Oo, that looks really good. Thanks!! :)

[idella]

Seconding the thanks for the rec!