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Audio-input-wise, I fail to understand why anyone whose objective is to capture their own voice, would choose a condenser over a dynamic microphone. Dynamic mic
by almog 6y ago
Audio-input-wise, I fail to understand why anyone whose objective is to capture their own voice, would choose a condenser over a dynamic microphone.
Dynamic microphone hardly those fan/AC/room nearby phone calls that the author had to reduce using software filters. Farther more, dynamic mics can deliver your voice with a touch of radiophonic note. What's more, they're usually more durable and cost less (you can get a very good dynamic mic like ATR2100 or Q2U for less than $100).
- formerly_proven 6y agoYeah, your average side-address condenser really is not a good choice for livestreaming at all. Even the good ol' SM58 or its Made-in-China competitor, the AKG D5 are going to perform much better in terms of background rejection, and are obviously a lot cheaper.
- geerlingguy 6y agoGetting a good level out of a solid dynamic mic requires a good pre-amp as well as (often) a signal booster like the Cloud Lifter or Cathedral Pipes. It’s a more expensive setup overall, but it does make for a much richer ‘radio’ sound if that’s what you’re after.
- formerly_proven 6y agoNo, the pre-amps of even cheap interfaces (e.g. Behringer UMC series) are good enough for voice-overs with a dynamic mic.
- almog 6y agoThe mics I mentioned have an internal pre-amp. Sure you can get even louder signal using external one, but they provide enough gain for one person speaking few inches from the mic.
- almog 6y agoThinking about it a bit more, perhaps one reason to a condenser in this scenario is to easily hide the mic from the video. It's doable with a well a dynamic mic and some composition work too though.