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mikekakuk
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PostPosted: Sat May 07, 2005 2:04 pm    Post subject: Microphone for PC Reply with quote

Hi everyone,



I am just starting to get into voice over and I want to be able to voice scripts and listen back using my PC. I have access to cool edit which I can install on my computer. What kind of microphone should I get? I don't want to spend a lot since it is just for practice at this point. If I need to voice something studio quality I have access to a studio at the radio station I work at.



Thanks for your help.
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BBeen
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PostPosted: Sat May 07, 2005 2:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I use a combo headphone mic set that I got off Ebay, sure the quality sucks, but it works for practice and allows me a certain amount of freedom for body movement. Does the trick
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steeleaudio
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 18, 2005 9:16 pm    Post subject: mic for PC Reply with quote

You can buy the Marshall mic mxl2001 for less than 170.00. It is real good
in quality and it is also a condenser mic which YOU will need for quality
voiceovers. I hope you have a good mixing board....with Phantom Power
on it. You'll need it to power the mic.... Check out musiciansfriend.com
for the mic!
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billelder
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 19, 2005 1:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

This Mic gets some nice reviews from folks that record on a budget. Might save you a few bucks.
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ReyAnthony
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 19, 2005 3:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ditto on the MarshallElectronics mics. I use an MXL 1006, which was also came recommended because of price considerations. I couldn't be happier with it.

Rey
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Tom Test
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 19, 2005 7:12 pm    Post subject: Marshall MXL 990 is a terrific choice Reply with quote

Bill is right - the 990 is a wonderful mic at an incredibly low price. I've also checked out the Behringer B-1 ($100), a $100 Kel mic, and the Marshall puts them to shame. It almost sounds as good as the Rode NTK tube mic I just got, and it costs $500!

You can get a cheap Behringer mixer with phantom power for less than $60, then all you need is a sound card you csan connect it to and you're in business!

HTH,

TT
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Bailey
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 19, 2005 8:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey Bill!!... This Father's Day The kids came through... and now I've got that new condenser mic! The MXL990...with shockmount.

Now would someone please tell me what all I need to connect it to my computer?... mic cable... power supply? Confused

Thanks...
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billelder
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 3:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bailey,

Congratulations!

Hookup goes Mic --> Mixer w/ phantom power --> Computer sound card.

Be sure your audio "in" of the sound card is set to Line and not Mic.

Bill
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steeleman
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 8:52 pm    Post subject: sound card Reply with quote

Let me recommend a great sound card you can use... It's an ECHO mia
midi. You can buy it for less than $200. About $177. It has quarter inch
ins and outs... plus it has virtual ins and out as well! I love it and for the
price. It beats more expensive cards like the Lynx One which has latency
problems...[url]in my opinion...[/url]
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