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October 19, 2023
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I recently recorded a podcast guests over the internet and he was using a Shure MV5 microphone.
It’s a small round condenser mic that sits on a small stand about 6” above the desk.
Of course I instructed him to get as close as he could to the mic and also not move once we started recording.
Luckily he was in a fairly quiet room. But the mic did pick up some table bumps and thumps.
The recording level was very hot and clipping a bit, but because the guest was very dynamic, the overall effect was good. Ending sentences in a mumble didn’t sound bad.
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I hate it when I talk to a new guest and ask them if they need a mic. If they don’t have one, I offer to send one out. Usually a ATR2100 or a Samson Q2U, or if needed, a USB headset (Does anyone know of a good one?)
The worst is when they say they have bought a new mic especially for the recording – a Blue Snowball.
Do I tell them they have wasted their money and deflate their enthusiasm? No. I smile and tell them that’s really good and look forward to hours of audio repair to get their voice half decent and remove all the background noise.
The last time I decided to tell them I was in the area and drove 200 miles to record in person. I figured it would be quicker overall.