Off Topic > Off Topic
Daddy needs a new microphone
Mr Queeba:
good dedicated mic: blue snowball
good headset mic: hyperx cloud
beachbum111111:
--- Quote from: Mr Queeba on April 21, 2017, 04:10:34 PM ---good dedicated mic: blue snowball
good headset mic: hyperx cloud
--- End quote ---
So this? https://www.amazon.ca/Blue-Snowball-Microphone-Textured-White/dp/B000EOPQ7E
Is there any noticeable difference between the audio quality of the HyperX and the blue snowball?
The Resonte!:
daddy~ needs a new microphone
Alteration:
The Shure SM58 is a great beginner vocal mic. The condenser in the OP would work well too, if you're just doing vocals.
--- Quote from: beachbum111111 on April 21, 2017, 03:46:30 PM ---Do I need anything other then a computer with an audio jack and a USB slot or do I need an audio dock or whatever the forget they're called?
--- End quote ---
An interface is pretty much necessary when recording with actual microphones. I use a Behringer Q802USB for my stuff, but a 302USB will work just as well.
--- Quote from: beachbum111111 on April 21, 2017, 03:46:30 PM ---Also would I need a stand for this?
--- End quote ---
It helps a lot to have a shockmount and stand because it eliminates all extraneous handling noises. While I'm at it, I'd recommend getting a pop filter so as to keep your plosives out (and a stand is needed to mount this).
--- Quote from: beachbum111111 on April 21, 2017, 03:46:30 PM ---Would it be worth just getting this https://www.amazon.ca/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-PS4/dp/B00SAYCVTQ
Instead of a microphone and if so how big is the mic quality difference?
--- End quote ---
I can't say for sure but my experience with mics on headsets is that in general they have a much, much smaller frequency range and the resulting audio is always tinny and thin with no bass or mids. An actual, professional microphone is going to be much better for pro-audio recording.
Also, keep in mind with audio equipment you will save a lot of money if you buy used. SM58s pretty much always go for under a $100 used, and the same with stands. Don't buy a used pop filter though, unless you want mouth herpes or something lol
Mega-Bear:
Since Blue mics have been suggested I'm just gonna say I can vouch for their products, I own one and the qualitys great.