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Title: OT: Calling all recording experts
Post by: mindracing on April 15, 2005, 03:14:55 pm

I have a need to do some quality vocal spoken word audio recording.

I'd really appreciate any advice on hardware (mic/sound card) and software.

I currently have a Creative Extigy and use Adobe Audition.

TIA

Title: Re: OT: Calling all recording experts
Post by: modelmaker on April 16, 2005, 03:00:07 am

With the extigy (which I also have) and MC and a good mic, you should be able to do excellent voice recordings. See MC/Help/Configure/Recording.

Title: Re: OT: Calling all recording experts
Post by: mindracing on April 16, 2005, 03:32:19 am

Thanks. I already record with MC and am looking for some advice on excellent mics and input equipment.

I need to make some quality recordings and the mic is a good place to start.

Title: Re: OT: Calling all recording experts
Post by: Tab on April 16, 2005, 06:36:10 pm

It would help to know
- for what purpose
- at what budget

Chances are I still cant asnwer the q tho :) While I've done a little pro audio design, it was at the low budget end, ie unbalanced electret mics + linearised FET buffer.

Tab

Title: Re: OT: Calling all recording experts
Post by: mindracing on April 17, 2005, 01:36:50 am

I need to produce audio CDs that just contain me speaking.

My main concern is the Mic.

I would prefer a really good quality headset mic.

Say, up to $500.

TIA

Title: Re: OT: Calling all recording experts
Post by: Tangoman on April 17, 2005, 09:45:06 pm

Hi Mindracing
To get the best sound you should get a balanced mic. http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/oct03/articles/oktavamkl2500.htm
Headphones Sony V6 or MDR7506 http://www.wwbw.com/Sony-MDR7506-i78998.music
To get a balanced mic into your computer you will need a mic pre amp with unbalanced out or a little mixer http://www.behringer.com/UB1002FX/index.cfm?lang=ENG This company allso does Pro Mics at low prices check through their web site.

In the pro world Creative's sound are not regarded well at all.
I would be tempted to invest in a good sound card http://m-audio.com/products/en_us/DMP3-main.html With this card you wouldn't the mixer. I have the fire wire audiophile from this company.
Best of luck hope this helps
Gerrysan

Title: Re: OT: Calling all recording experts
Post by: Tab on April 17, 2005, 09:52:06 pm

As I suspected, I cant really help.

BTW carbon mics were once used as pro kit. Dont even think about it!


Tab

Title: Re: OT: Calling all recording experts
Post by: mindracing on April 18, 2005, 01:01:30 am

Thanks for your help everyone.

Title: Re: OT: Calling all recording experts
Post by: kaiynne on April 18, 2005, 02:13:14 am

My set up is a shure sm-58 mic with an m-audio duo preamp. I use cubase for recording but audition should be fine for just single track stuff.