SLS57: All About Microphones and How-To Use Them
Spreaker Live Show #57 for May 4th, 2016
Our Topics This Week: All About Microphones and How-To Use Them. We have another new "Spreaker How-To" segment with co-host Alex Exum @AlexExum and he is based in LA and hosts "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" show.
Show Duration: 43 minutes
Host: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)
Co-Host: Alex Exum, Spreaker Host of "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" shows at @AlexExum
Spreaker Blog Posts at http://Blog.Spreaker.com:
- We’re Keeping Episode and 24/7 Live Streams at the Top of episode lists in our spreaker custom apps for iOS/Android
- 3 Podcasts all about Cooking
- Food, Drink, and Travel Podcast
Nanci Jo Shaper is the host of a cool podcast about unique and lively conversations on the world of food, drink, and travel. On each episode, she talks with the top people in their field such as wine experts and winemakers, chefs and restauranteurs, and travel experts
- Just Cook It Radio
Chef Mario Porreca discovers and shares fun new creations with food and drink, interviews interesting special guests, and prepares some of your favorite dishes live on air!
- Let’s Go Eat Podcast
The idea behind Bill Alred’s show is super interesting: lots of good things can happen over a meal. You have a little food, a little bit to drink, and the next thing you know you’ve solved all the world’s problems – and that’s what he wants to do with The Let’s Go Eat Show. He finds someone interesting to speak to in every episode from the entertainment world, the arts, or politics and sits down with them for some food, some drinks, and some conversation.
- Spreaker is sponsoring New Media Europe! London June 18-19th
Detailed Show Notes:
Let’s Dive into “All Things Microphone to Help You Get Started Podcasting Quickly”
Microphone Types:
- Dynamic
- Condenser - Cardioid Condenser
- Phantom Power
- Mobile Phone Built-In Microphones
- Mobile Phone Add On Microphones (headphone, miniusb, lightening)
- Portability vs. Quality
- USB vs. XLR
- Proper Setup and Use
- Mixers vs. Audio Interface vs. Portable Recorders w/XLR inputs
- What is and Why you need a Pop Filter
- Studio Booms for In-Home Studio Mics
- Wind Screens or Foam for Outdoor Recording
- Speaking Distance from Microphone
- Mouth Position and Speaking Levels
- Recording Enviroments
Some Microphone Recommendations - https://marco.org/podcasting-microphones
- Picking a Microphone is a very personal choice and is confusing with the range of choices and options.
- Rob likes Audio-Technica ATR-2100 - $50 (USB + XLR Output, Headphone out, On and Off Switch, Stand and all cables - Great for using with Spreaker Studio for Desktop - but speak very closely to it
- Rob also likes the Shure SM7b large Pro level Dynamic mic - $350, not recommended unless you have a great mixer with a low noise preamp
- Rob also uses Zoom Portable Recorders H2
- Rob’s USB to XLR Audio Interface is Digigram UAX220-Mic http://www.digigram.com/products/product_infos.php?prod_key=13300&mode=specs with Mackie 802-VLZ3 Mixer (non-USB)
Alex likes the Blue Spark Condenser Microphone ($199) with Pop filter and shock mount.
Spreaker Links:
http://Adore.fm
http://blog.spreaker.com
http://SpreakerLiveShow.com
https://Spreaker.com
Send Questions and Comments to:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLive
Twitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenlee
Twitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum
Tech Support: support at spreaker.com
Our Topics This Week: All About Microphones and How-To Use Them. We have another new "Spreaker How-To" segment with co-host Alex Exum @AlexExum and he is based in LA and hosts "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" show.
Show Duration: 43 minutes
Host: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)
Co-Host: Alex Exum, Spreaker Host of "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" shows at @AlexExum
Spreaker Blog Posts at http://Blog.Spreaker.com:
- We’re Keeping Episode and 24/7 Live Streams at the Top of episode lists in our spreaker custom apps for iOS/Android
- 3 Podcasts all about Cooking
- Food, Drink, and Travel Podcast
Nanci Jo Shaper is the host of a cool podcast about unique and lively conversations on the world of food, drink, and travel. On each episode, she talks with the top people in their field such as wine experts and winemakers, chefs and restauranteurs, and travel experts
- Just Cook It Radio
Chef Mario Porreca discovers and shares fun new creations with food and drink, interviews interesting special guests, and prepares some of your favorite dishes live on air!
- Let’s Go Eat Podcast
The idea behind Bill Alred’s show is super interesting: lots of good things can happen over a meal. You have a little food, a little bit to drink, and the next thing you know you’ve solved all the world’s problems – and that’s what he wants to do with The Let’s Go Eat Show. He finds someone interesting to speak to in every episode from the entertainment world, the arts, or politics and sits down with them for some food, some drinks, and some conversation.
- Spreaker is sponsoring New Media Europe! London June 18-19th
Detailed Show Notes:
Let’s Dive into “All Things Microphone to Help You Get Started Podcasting Quickly”
Microphone Types:
- Dynamic
- Condenser - Cardioid Condenser
- Phantom Power
- Mobile Phone Built-In Microphones
- Mobile Phone Add On Microphones (headphone, miniusb, lightening)
- Portability vs. Quality
- USB vs. XLR
- Proper Setup and Use
- Mixers vs. Audio Interface vs. Portable Recorders w/XLR inputs
- What is and Why you need a Pop Filter
- Studio Booms for In-Home Studio Mics
- Wind Screens or Foam for Outdoor Recording
- Speaking Distance from Microphone
- Mouth Position and Speaking Levels
- Recording Enviroments
Some Microphone Recommendations - https://marco.org/podcasting-microphones
- Picking a Microphone is a very personal choice and is confusing with the range of choices and options.
- Rob likes Audio-Technica ATR-2100 - $50 (USB + XLR Output, Headphone out, On and Off Switch, Stand and all cables - Great for using with Spreaker Studio for Desktop - but speak very closely to it
- Rob also likes the Shure SM7b large Pro level Dynamic mic - $350, not recommended unless you have a great mixer with a low noise preamp
- Rob also uses Zoom Portable Recorders H2
- Rob’s USB to XLR Audio Interface is Digigram UAX220-Mic http://www.digigram.com/products/product_infos.php?prod_key=13300&mode=specs with Mackie 802-VLZ3 Mixer (non-USB)
Alex likes the Blue Spark Condenser Microphone ($199) with Pop filter and shock mount.
Spreaker Links:
http://Adore.fm
http://blog.spreaker.com
http://SpreakerLiveShow.com
https://Spreaker.com
Send Questions and Comments to:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLive
Twitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenlee
Twitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum
Tech Support: support at spreaker.com
