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Purchasing a good, inexpensive mic
I have a relative who just now discovered the wonders of Voice Chat.
Now she wants to buy a microphone and chat with me. I'm using a cheap mic I have had for years, I believe I got it for free some time ago. We are using the Google Talk instant message program, which allows for voice chat. I want to give her some good examples of what to look for in a microphone. Again, she's not that young, not computer-savy, and she will infrequently use it. She doesn't want a professional mic, but not a crappy one either. I found this at WalMart: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=3626445 Again, I'm not looking for a specific, just general examples. Any help? Oh, and let me know if I am in the wrong forum... |
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In message , Pooh Bear
writes wrote: I have a relative who just now discovered the wonders of Voice Chat. Now she wants to buy a microphone and chat with me. I'm using a cheap mic I have had for years, I believe I got it for free some time ago. We are using the Google Talk instant message program, which allows for voice chat. I want to give her some good examples of what to look for in a microphone. Again, she's not that young, not computer-savy, and she will infrequently use it. She doesn't want a professional mic, but not a crappy one either. I found this at WalMart: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=3626445 Again, I'm not looking for a specific, just general examples. Any help? Oh, and let me know if I am in the wrong forum... That's the kind of thing you want. I have something similar for that application. At this level you won't get 'name brand' products. It's all cheap stuff out of China mainly. It's adequate for the job. Graham I find using the mike in a Logitech Web cam is excellent if a trifle expensive. That way you are also ready for video which is now becoming more prevalent. I use this method with Skype which I feel is much better that "gobbledly" Google Talk, or whatever its called. -- Derrick Fawsitt |
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Purchasing a good, inexpensive mic
A SM57 is always a fair generic choice. You will need some sort of
interface which can be built or bought. |
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RapidRonnie wrote: A SM57 is always a fair generic choice. You will need some sort of interface which can be built or bought. An SM57 is a lousy choice to connect to a computer sound card ! Graham |
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"Pooh Bear" wrote in message ... RapidRonnie wrote: A SM57 is always a fair generic choice. You will need some sort of interface which can be built or bought. An SM57 is a lousy choice to connect to a computer sound card ! It's a lousy choice for anything. -- Posted via NewsDemon.com - Premium Uncensored Newsgroup Service -------http://www.NewsDemon.com------ Unlimited Access, Anonymous Accounts, Uncensored Broadband Access |
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"Clyde Slick" wrote: "Pooh Bear" wrote in message ... RapidRonnie wrote: A SM57 is always a fair generic choice. You will need some sort of interface which can be built or bought. An SM57 is a lousy choice to connect to a computer sound card ! It's a lousy choice for anything. Hammering nails? Stephen |
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"Pooh Bear" wrote in message ... RapidRonnie wrote: A SM57 is always a fair generic choice. You will need some sort of interface which can be built or bought. An SM57 is a lousy choice to connect to a computer sound card ! Depends on the computer sound card - some have mic preamps that are suitable for mics. Case in point would be the rather popular M-Audio 1010LT. Delta 1010LT inputs for channel 1 and 2 are adjustable in steps to provide enough gain for dynamic mics, and have the appropriate XLR connectors. No phantom voltage, though. As far as the SM57 goes as a mic, it is extremely durable and it does provide a somewhat recognizable rendition of the human voice. It's got a lot of proximity effect, and a large presence peak. For the price... |
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"MINe 109" wrote in message ... In article , "Clyde Slick" wrote: "Pooh Bear" wrote in message ... RapidRonnie wrote: A SM57 is always a fair generic choice. You will need some sort of interface which can be built or bought. An SM57 is a lousy choice to connect to a computer sound card ! It's a lousy choice for anything. Hammering nails? Nope, hammer for a while and the capsule falls out. OTOH, that might improve its SQ. |
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MINe 109 wrote: In article , "Clyde Slick" wrote: "Pooh Bear" wrote in message ... RapidRonnie wrote: A SM57 is always a fair generic choice. You will need some sort of interface which can be built or bought. An SM57 is a lousy choice to connect to a computer sound card ! It's a lousy choice for anything. Hammering nails? Stephen Useless for that too. The SM57 has the crappy 'plastic grille'.You need the SM58 for hammering. Graham |
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Arny Krueger wrote: "Pooh Bear" wrote in message ... RapidRonnie wrote: A SM57 is always a fair generic choice. You will need some sort of interface which can be built or bought. An SM57 is a lousy choice to connect to a computer sound card ! Depends on the computer sound card - some have mic preamps that are suitable for mics. Case in point would be the rather popular M-Audio 1010LT. But *most* sound cards are set up for an unbalanced electret though. Is that M-Audio really optimal for a low-Z balanced mic ? Delta 1010LT inputs for channel 1 and 2 are adjustable in steps to provide enough gain for dynamic mics, and have the appropriate XLR connectors. No phantom voltage, though. As far as the SM57 goes as a mic, it is extremely durable That damn grille isn't ! and it does provide a somewhat recognizable rendition of the human voice. It's got a lot of proximity effect, and a large presence peak. For the price... I'd buy AKG. Or Sennheiser. Graham |
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"Pooh Bear" wrote in message ... Clyde Slick wrote: "Pooh Bear" wrote in message ... RapidRonnie wrote: A SM57 is always a fair generic choice. You will need some sort of interface which can be built or bought. An SM57 is a lousy choice to connect to a computer sound card ! It's a lousy choice for anything. Good Lord ! You actually said something that makes sense ! I'm told it's not *that bad* but I'm not tempted by one. Well, sometimes I do get a little confused. I took a quick look at that post and was thinking of a Shure. -- Posted via NewsDemon.com - Premium Uncensored Newsgroup Service -------http://www.NewsDemon.com------ Unlimited Access, Anonymous Accounts, Uncensored Broadband Access |
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Clyde Slick wrote: "Pooh Bear" wrote in message ... Clyde Slick wrote: "Pooh Bear" wrote in message ... RapidRonnie wrote: A SM57 is always a fair generic choice. You will need some sort of interface which can be built or bought. An SM57 is a lousy choice to connect to a computer sound card ! It's a lousy choice for anything. Good Lord ! You actually said something that makes sense ! I'm told it's not *that bad* but I'm not tempted by one. Well, sometimes I do get a little confused. I took a quick look at that post and was thinking of a Shure. Indeed it is a Shure. Graham |
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"Pooh Bear" wrote in message ... Arny Krueger wrote: "Pooh Bear" wrote in message ... RapidRonnie wrote: A SM57 is always a fair generic choice. You will need some sort of interface which can be built or bought. An SM57 is a lousy choice to connect to a computer sound card ! Depends on the computer sound card - some have mic preamps that are suitable for mics. Case in point would be the rather popular M-Audio 1010LT. But *most* sound cards are set up for an unbalanced electret though. Stick in the magic word "consumer" and you've got a sale! ;-) Is that M-Audio really optimal for a low-Z balanced mic ? AFAIK, yes. Delta 1010LT inputs for channel 1 and 2 are adjustable in steps to provide enough gain for dynamic mics, and have the appropriate XLR connectors. No phantom voltage, though. As far as the SM57 goes as a mic, it is extremely durable That damn grille isn't ! Agreed. They fall apart if you do a lot of hammering with them. and it does provide a somewhat recognizable rendition of the human voice. It's got a lot of proximity effect, and a large presence peak. For the price... I'd buy AKG. Or Sennheiser. I inherited a bunch of them and lived with them for a year or two at church. I eventually replaced them with CAD mics and later some of those with Audix. |
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"Pooh Bear" wrote in message ... Clyde Slick wrote: "Pooh Bear" wrote in message ... Clyde Slick wrote: "Pooh Bear" wrote in message ... RapidRonnie wrote: A SM57 is always a fair generic choice. You will need some sort of interface which can be built or bought. An SM57 is a lousy choice to connect to a computer sound card ! It's a lousy choice for anything. Good Lord ! You actually said something that makes sense ! I'm told it's not *that bad* but I'm not tempted by one. Well, sometimes I do get a little confused. I took a quick look at that post and was thinking of a Shure. Indeed it is a Shure. I prefer Audio Technica, within the same price range. I liked the old Pro4 -- Posted via NewsDemon.com - Premium Uncensored Newsgroup Service -------http://www.NewsDemon.com------ Unlimited Access, Anonymous Accounts, Uncensored Broadband Access |
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Clyde Slick wrote: "Pooh Bear" wrote in message ... Clyde Slick wrote: "Pooh Bear" wrote in message ... Clyde Slick wrote: "Pooh Bear" wrote in message ... RapidRonnie wrote: A SM57 is always a fair generic choice. You will need some sort of interface which can be built or bought. An SM57 is a lousy choice to connect to a computer sound card ! It's a lousy choice for anything. Good Lord ! You actually said something that makes sense ! I'm told it's not *that bad* but I'm not tempted by one. Well, sometimes I do get a little confused. I took a quick look at that post and was thinking of a Shure. Indeed it is a Shure. I prefer Audio Technica, within the same price range. I liked the old Pro4 I'm not especially familiar with the AT range but those I've come across seem decent enough. Better than an average Shure for sure ! ;-) Graham |
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On Thu, 12 Jan 2006 21:46:30 -0500, in rec.audio.opinion you wrote:
As far as the SM57 goes as a mic, it is extremely durable and it does provide a somewhat recognizable rendition of the human voice. It's got a lot of proximity effect, and a large presence peak. For the price... ....you can buy SEVEN of them. As you did. |
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On Thu, 12 Jan 2006 22:47:45 -0500, "Arny Krueger"
wrote about the Shure SM57: I inherited a bunch of them and lived with them for a year or two at church. Funny how the story changes since he bragged about buying "a number of them" on ebay for $90 each (well, he DID get some stands and cables with them), so he didn't get QUITE as screwed as it sounds). |
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"Clyde Slick" said:
An SM57 is a lousy choice to connect to a computer sound card ! It's a lousy choice for anything. Actually, no. After you're finished hammering the nails in the stage floor, you can put it on a mic stand and sing through it. -- "Audio as a serious hobby is going down the tubes." - Howard Ferstler, 25/4/2005 |
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"Sander deWaal" wrote in message ... "Clyde Slick" said: An SM57 is a lousy choice to connect to a computer sound card ! It's a lousy choice for anything. Actually, no. After you're finished hammering the nails in the stage floor, you can put it on a mic stand and sing through it. Not usually. As Graham pointed out, the plastic cap would have fallen off by then, and the cartridge after it. Obviously, you don't know the difference between a SM57 and a SM58. ;-) |
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"Arny Krueger" said:
An SM57 is a lousy choice to connect to a computer sound card ! It's a lousy choice for anything. Actually, no. After you're finished hammering the nails in the stage floor, you can put it on a mic stand and sing through it. Not usually. As Graham pointed out, the plastic cap would have fallen off by then, and the cartridge after it. Obviously, you don't know the difference between a SM57 and a SM58. ;-) Ah, I mixed them up. The last time I used any Shure mic must be 20 years ago. After I discovered the AKG414 and relatives, I never looked back. -- "Audio as a serious hobby is going down the tubes." - Howard Ferstler, 25/4/2005 |
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