Hi,
On 17/02/13 15:20, Paul Tansom wrote:
> Thanks for the replies, I'm not keeping up on my list subscrptions too
> well so far this year! I'll read around a bit before deciding,
> although it sounds as though the Blue Snowball may do me well enough
> for now. I'm not in need of UUK podcast level gear for now!! I may
> have to get my Skype up and running again (just been playing with that
> on my Dad's PC, but it appears that creating an account now Microsoft
> is in charge is not working properly - I get told my password is not
> correct in spite of knowing exactly what it is and resetting it!). I'm
> assuming that a good number of popey's screencasts use this, so will
> be representative of sound quality.
I will see your "a bit behind" and raise you a "wow, is someone still
reading this thread?" ;)
I would like to suggest a USB microphone interface with a separate mic.
I have one of these:
http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/general/105220/tapco-link-usb
It means you can use any vocalist/musician/broadcaster mic and upgrade
the mic at a later date without having to pay for the audio interface
again, use 2 mics at once or have different mics for different tasks.
For example, I have a cheap and cheerful balanced Shure vocalist mic for
my guest position and a rather-more-sexy Sennheiser ME-66 with a K-6
power module for my main. It means you can pick the mic you want for the
job, rather than being limited to what is available in USB. It's also a
lovely sounding playback DAC.
I think I paid £65 for my Tapco in a stock clearance. I would recommend
an audio interface that has XLR balanced connections as this is what you
will find on any half-decent or above mic. Don't let them rip you off
for high-priced XLR cables. I can always make one for you in the workshop.
Bests,
Paul.
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