Subj : Re: Microphones
To   : Mewcenary
From : boraxman
Date : Mon Feb 14 2022 21:56:30

 Me> Blue Yeti is handy in that it is very much plug and play (USB
 Me> connection).  I've got one and enjoy using it.
 Me> 
 Me> The challenge is that it is VERY VERY VERY SENSITIVE.  Even at its lowest
 Me> sensitivity, it will pick up EVERYTHING.  If you're in an ultra-quiet
 Me> environment, then that's fine, but if this isn't the case for you then
 Me> consider something else.
 Me> 
 Me> This also means mounting it on an arm or similar is very important: If
 Me> it's on your desk, it will pick up your hands moving on the desk and so
 Me> on.
 Me> 

 Me> Generally the recommendation is to have a USB pre-amp and a standard
 Me> microphone (Where you have more choice...) running into that. More kit
 Me> but enhanced quality.
 Me> 

That is a good point.  The one I was involved with getting was to set up an organisation for doing podcasts, but you can in the background hear the traffic on the street.

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