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USB Microphone Suggestions
We are looking to purchase a voice over microphone. I suggested picking up the USB Logitech for about 25.00. I’ve used it before and it performed well. Still, they feel its best we research other options.
I would like to go with a shure 57 but thats used mostly for PA systems. Any suggestions would be great. And, yes we are using an Avid.
Thanks
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It’s a tough question to answer not knowing the level of production you’re going for. But for a “voiceover” in my high-end corporate/broadcast world I generally wouldn’t consider anything less than a large diaphragm mic. Samson, MXL and others make USB versions for ~ $70 to $100. Not to sound elitist, but at $25, the Logitech may be targeted at the inexpensive podcasting market, not higher quality VOs.
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Hi David,
can you confirm that those models will work with Media Composer? I’ve just started looking in to this and notice that many users seem to have trouble making usb mics work with MC…
thx
Lu Nelson
Berlin, Germany
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Considering the USB aspect, I can’t confirm that you will be able to record directly into MC without issues, but unless there’s a compelling reason to do that I wouldn’t. I would cut the audio in another program and import it.
USB mics are a great convenience for portability, but if you’re recording in a fixed place, even a small room, I’d opt for a regular large diaphram mic and a mixer. You don’t have to get too fancy with the mixer. Unless yours is truly an “Avalon” class project, this puppy will work just fine.
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