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JTVG · Backstage Pass Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 433

Got a call from a friend who's doing sportscasting and would like to record team radio spots from the comfort of his home via laptop or desktop. I'm thinking a USB mic is a good way for him to achieve this quickly with little hassle.

Could I trouble you for a suggestion or two of a quality USB mic that can plug directly into a computer for ready-made VO?

Many thanks!
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tackerman · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:06 am Post subject:

No personal experience with it but I have heard good things about the Rode Podcaster.

todd ellis · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:22 am Post subject:

i have a blue snowball ... i like it fine. fairly flat response, $99

edit: given it's shape, it is a bit of a challenge to pack.
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Yoda117 · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:05 am Post subject:

another vote for R0de. Of the usual suspects, I've had the best luck with that one so far.
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Jeffrey Kafer · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:11 am Post subject:

search the archives. This topic has been discussed many times and lots of good info resides here already.
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bobbinbeamo · Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:51 pm Post subject:

I also have Blue Snowball. It's OK. for auditions on the run, or podcasting. Quality isn't hugely wonderful, and has a high frequency response with my voice.
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Bill Campbell · DC Joined: 09 Mar 2007 Posts: 621

The Samson C03U sounds really good. Full and not sibilant. Noise is about the same as most regular condensor mics. I own and recommend it.
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Yoda117 · Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:40 am Post subject:

hey Bill, out of morbid curosity, how long have you had your Samson.

It's a popular mic amongst the amateur VO crowd (don't read too much into that statement please), and a few have had quality issues.

Have those been taken care of as of yet? Considering your recommendation I am assuming that the answer is yes.
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todd ellis · Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:52 am Post subject:

bobbin - don't know if this will help or not - but there are a couple of applets available for the snowball to adjust gain Here

thanks F2 for the original heads up.
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COURVO · Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:44 pm Post subject:

Zoom H4 has totally replaced my Snowball. Handy, VERY adjustable, and quality is excellennt.

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todd ellis · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 7:07 am Post subject:

Dave - that is freekin' COOL! when i gets me some big-time news anchor money, i think i'll get one! never seen it - thanks for the peek.
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DaveChristi · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 10:54 am Post subject:

I'd like to take a serious look at Samson's latest. The GM1U G-Track looks kinda cool and has line inputs right in the mic.

http://www.zzounds.com/item--SAMGM1U

Only $130
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zrktoots · Guest

O.K. Guys -- I just got a snowball mic and here's the weird thing. The thing works with my WavLab Lite program but I can't seem to get it to work with Reaper shareware or Audacity. I'm not very techno and don't know where to look or what to do to get the thing to work with Reaper and Audacity. Any suggestions? I am considering going out and getting software but will look at the posts on the other threads. Right now I just want to get this mic to work with the free programs I already have loaded on my computer. Thanks.

Arlene Kahn

bobbinbeamo · Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 12:56 pm Post subject:

Todd, Thanks for the firmware update link. You're so great!

Arlene, as far as I know, the Blue Snowball as a usb mic only records using Windows recorder. If I am mistake4n, somebody PLEASE tell me, I'd like to be able to use mine with Protools or Goldwave.
I could be completely incorrect....But I think you must first record using windows recorder , save as a wav in the PCM format desired, and then open up the wav and edit in your other audio processing software.
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