Desktop Microphone for VO

[Vince Becquiot]

A cheap, reliable entry level mic would be the Sm58 (Shure).
That will set you down a mere 100 bucks and change. You’ll need to run XLR to your sound card. I’m not sure if you already own a mixer, but you really need it for any descent voice over work.

If you feel like spending a little more, ($150), look at the 55SH (Shure as well), then you have the SM7B ($350), most other brands are going to be starting around $500.00, and well, for a $1000.00, Neumann has some really nice stuff 😉

Vince

[Aanarav Sareen]

Ron Lindeboom once recommended Behringer microphones and I have been absolutely amazed by the quality of the microphone. Relatively inexpensive, but good quality.

Aanarav Sareen
premiere@asvideoproductions.com
https://www.asvideoproductions.com/techtalk

[Blast1]

I use the Shure SM58S, SM57 and Behringer XM8500, Along other mics, I find the Behringer XM8500 very good quality and freq range for the price, coupled with a inexpensive Xenyx Behringer 502 or 802 mixer or a slightly more expensive 1204 with a USB input makes a good system for voice overs.

[Dave Baldwin]

I’ve been very pleased w/ the Samson C01U – USB Studio Condenser Microphone. Good bang for the buck and couldn’t be easier to use.

-db

[Mark Weaver]

Wow,
Everyone thanks for the responses! Behringer and Shure seem
to be the common threads, Excellent!! I’m off to find a
place to buy. Any preferred internet sellers?

Thanks again.

MBW

[Vince Becquiot]

For a microphone in that price range, you can probably go for the cheapest retailer (well, as long as it doesn’t seem too good to be true, and watch for the tiny “refurbished” word ).

Google products would be a good start since they do have store ratings.

BTW, someone did a side by side recording for the SM58 and the XM8500. I wish he didn’t use Mp3, but you’ll get an idea of what they sound like on a good pair of headphones.

Cheers,

Vince

[Mark Weaver]

Hey Vince,
Thanks for the google idea… I’ll also check out
the yellow pages for audio suppliers.

I’m downloading the comparison mp3 file for a listen. Thanks
for the link. 🙂

MBW

[Blast1]

For most audio stuff I use bhphotovideo.com or musiciansfriend.com their prices are comparable, service is good
You can buy the XM8500 for $19.95, you can also get a Behringer mixer fairly cheap if you want to use your sound card.

[Mark Weaver]

Blast1,
Hey thanks for the musiciansfriends link. Thats a terrific
site. I’m comparing prices for setup now… What a great
resource.

Thanks

MBW

[George Socka]

AFAIK – SM57 made in USA ( mine are ), Behringer made in China – for those who care about those things