I have to say, though, I was using a $60 mike initially, and when I upgraded to my current mike for around $200, the difference in audio quality on my show was definitely noticeable.
Bruce -- Bruce Toews Skype ID: o.canada E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LiveJournal: http://brucetola.livejournal.com Radio Show and Podcast: http://www.totw.net Web Site (including info on my weekly commentaries): http://www.ogts.net Info on the Best TV Show of All Time: http://www.cornergas.com On Tue, 16 Jan 2007, Chris Skarstad wrote: > Like Bob said Corey, it's not really gonna matter much if you use a > $50 headset mic, or a $200 mic, because of the sound quality you're > dealing with. Even $50 mics produce sound that is good enough for > that type of situation. You should definitely consider getting some > kind of mixer or some kind of processing. That's what's really gonna > improve your sound and make it the best it can be. the mic is only > part of the overall package. > > At 10:03 AM 1/16/2007, you wrote: >> Yes I am interested in internet broadcasting. >> Since I can't seem to get in to over the air radio. >> But being a radio snob I am looking for the mic that will give me the best >> radio sound. >> >> Corey Cook >> EMail: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> AIM: goldadore922 >> BLOG: http://www.xanga.com/ciu_nice_guy >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Chris Skarstad" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 1:44 AM >> Subject: Re: Clarifying M issue with the 58, was Re: mic >> >> >> My point exactly, Bob. Cory is probably interested in internet >> broadcasting, if I'm wrong correct me on that one, and even a 50 >> dollar headset mic will serve your needs just fine for that, if used >> properly and if your setup allows for such a thing. Everyone's setup >> is different and yes, different mics are used for different applications. >> So it may be the right mic for you, but maybe not. >> >> >> >> At 12:07 AM 1/16/2007, you wrote: >>> The question that should be answered is what kind of application wil you b >>> using this microphone for? Microphones are wide and varied , and depending >>> on the application can be expensive or in expensive. There are microphones >>> that are specifically designed for live performances, and there are those >>> types of microphones that are designed specifically for studios. Now that >>> we >>> have computers in most broadcast facilities todays microphones have to be >>> shielded and properly grounded in order to avoid that anoying 60 herts hum. >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Judy W" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>> Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 10:00 PM >>> Subject: RE: Clarifying M issue with the 58, was Re: mic >>> >>> >>>> >>>> He's not an audio snob. I think he's right. You have to ask what is the >>>> mic >>>> going to be used for. All of the radio stations I have been in use very >>>> expensive condenser mics. You can get a cheaper akg mic if it's for >>>> broadcasting. You will get a wormer more professional sound. This info >>>> comes >>>> from the engineer at our local public radio station. Unfortunately, I >>>> can't >>>> afford one for my show at this time. >>>> >>>> On the other hand, I know several folk musicians who will use nothing >>>> but >>>> the sure mic. You can't just say that a mic is good or bad. You need to >>>> evaluate what you want to use it for and then you need to look at your >>>> budget... >>>> >>>> Just my opinion, >>>> >>>> Judy >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Nick G >>>> Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 7:19 PM >>>> To: PC audio discussion list. >>>> Subject: Clarifying M issue with the 58, was Re: mic >>>> >>>> >>>> By saying that it was over rated, i am not saying that something is >>>> quote >>>> unquote "wrong" audio-wise with the 58. What i am saying is wrong with >>>> the >>>> 58 is its high price tag, which isn't justified. Furthermore, and this >>>> is >>>> what pisses me off, is that, and i can back this up with many people, >>>> people >>>> seem to have a complex when they have their 58's in a studio setting. >>>> They >>>> think that htis is a shure mic, and because of the marketing hype >>>> involved >>>> with said shure mic, they feel they have the best of the best. The >>>> Quote >>>> unquote "legendary" Shure SM58. >>>> >>>> the manufacturer's suggested retail price for a 58 is well over $99, >>>> possibly $199. the manufacturer's suggested retail price for an Audio >>>> Technica Atr30 seems to have dipped from $79 down to $39, which is what >>>> I've >>>> seen it going for for years. And the specifications are just as good, >>>> and >>>> the sound is up there to proove it. >>>> >>>> At the price of a 58, or possibly less, and I am perfectly qualified to >>>> say >>>> this because I've done it, you can get one hell of a condenser >>>> microphone. >>>> Look at anything made by cad and you'll see of what I speak. But, >>>> again, >>>> the Shure SM58 is marketed as a classic. It is. It's a throwback to >>>> the >>>> days when there was no better value, without the price decrease that >>>> would >>>> befit a mic like the 58 based on how it sounds. Now there is better >>>> value >>>> in the mic world. Do your research before settling on market-hype, >>>> because >>>> market-hype will kill you. It has done that to me. >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Chris Skarstad" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>> Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 5:00 PM >>>> Subject: Re: mic >>>> >>>> >>>>> over-rated????? >>>>> Absolutely nothing wrong with the Sure sm58. >>>>> Man what an audio ssnob... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> At 03:49 PM 1/15/2007, you wrote: >>>>>> Though let me tell ya, going from an MXL condenser mic like you had to >>>>>> an >>>>>> over-rated 58...Damn Sarah... >>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>> From: "Sarah" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>>>> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>>>> Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 3:14 PM >>>>>> Subject: Re: mic >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hello. I am usng a shure sm58 for mine. YOu will need an xlr cable >>>>>>> for >>>>>>> that >>>>>>> though. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I am looking for a good mic to use for internet radio broadcasting. >>>>>>>> Any ideas? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Corey Cook >>>>>>>> EMail: >>>>>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>>>> MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>>>> AIM: goldadore922 >>>>>>>> BLOG: http://www.xanga.com/ciu_nice_guy >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>>>>>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>>>>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>>>>>> >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>>>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>>>>> >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>>>> >>>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>>> >>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>>> >>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>> >>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.12/631 - Release Date: 1/16/2007 >> 8:25 AM >> >> >> >> >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
