The air causes the microphone to create the "popping" sound, which can be distracting to learners. Fortunately, preventing plosives is fairly easy and can be accomplished in one of two ways: You can learn good microphone and breathing techniques. (I'll It's a nylon-like mesh device that is placed inches away from your microphone. by Rick Zanotti Have you ever listened to an eLearning lesson and heard annoying popping sounds as the narrator spoke? MORE
Use an External Microphone. Phone microphones have improved in quality but an external microphone will still make your video sound more professional. If you are unable to access an external microphone, physically move your device closer to the person so she is nearer the microphone. Without an external microphone, you should really only have close-ups when people are speaking; any further away and the quality will degrade dramatically. MORE
Background noise and humming can cause voice overs to sound like they were recorded with a laptop microphone or worse. The highest quality microphone still won’t sound good if you’ve got a ton of background noise. Choosing a Microphone. MORE
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I received an email asking the following: What specific advice can you give about the kind of microphone to purchase for making good quality audio narrations to accompany my Captivate training sessions, minimizing echo and other audio problems? I would prefer the versatility of a standalone microphone on a stand that could sit on my desk rather than a microphone built into a headset. I've had wonderful luck using the microphone built into my MacBook Pro. MORE
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The first thing you’re going to want to do is select the right microphone. So you picked out your microphone and now you need a recorder to capture the audio. Tips & How To's Audio best camera lav microphone practices recording Screencast tips MORE
Before you grab a microphone, it’s important to know the proper techniques to use, and the rookie mistakes to avoid. #1. My favorite thing to do is crack a few jokes with a coworker before I start at the microphone. #2. MORE
In this article, I cover two of my favorite microphones for voiceover recording: the Heil PR-40 and the Shure MV51. Each of these microphones delivers high quality sound for eLearning and podcasting applications. MORE
Whenever the camera is on our actress, we used a boom microphone to record her voice. My reasoning behind this is that I am going to be getting an immensely more clear sound in a booth with a table microphone than in a wide open break room on a boom microphone. MORE
I guess if you’re doing a screencast with your computer and your microphone, you don’t need to schedule those, unless it’s a shared microphone and computer. There are a lot of meetings to have when building a corporate video. MORE
A good place to start is choosing the right microphone for video. How do you know which microphone is going to serve your needs best? There are hundreds of different microphones to choose from and multiple microphone types. Don’t want to buy any of these microphones? MORE
You just need a microphone, something to record on, something to listen back to it with, and a space to do the recording. Microphones. Choosing a microphone can be quite daunting when you see all the options. Not all microphones are alike. USB Microphones. MORE
While I’ve covered audio recording tips and tricks in the past, one of the most frequent questions I’m still asked is about microphones. Microphone Recommendations. There are a lot of good microphones out there and they’re not that expensive. MORE
So, I thought I'd round up a bunch of different microphones at work and compare them for you. Matt Pierce, the Training Manager, and I headed to our soundbooth and tested 6 different microphones. We tried to have as much consistency as possible, but we had to adjust the audio levels on each microphone. Also, I made the links a hotspot in the video, so you can click them if you'd like more info about the microphone. What microphones have you tried that you like? MORE
Recording a voiceover is a field of knowledge that includes many disciplines from learning how to speak into a microphone to selecting the right software for recording your audio narrations by reading a script. Shared. MORE
The microphone setup will hook to most computers. Microphone. My microphone setup as the host. I use the ATR2100- USB Microphone. NEEWER Adjustable Microphone Suspension Boom – I attach this to the bookcase beside my desk. MORE
So, I thought I’d round up a bunch of different microphones at work and compare them for you. Matt Pierce, the Training Manager, and I headed to our soundbooth and tested 6 different microphones. We tried to have as much consistency as possible, but we had to adjust the audio levels on each microphone. Also, I made the links a hotspot in the video, so you can click them if you’d like more info about the microphone. The post What is the Best Microphone? MORE
You just need a microphone, something to record on, something to listen back to it with, and a space to do the recording. Microphones. Choosing a microphone can be quite daunting when you see all the options. But the microphone is the heart of audio recording, so you need to make a good decision. Not all microphones are alike. If you buy a microphone in a shop, rather than from an online retailer, take some time to try out different models. MORE
A good microphone can be the difference between a professional presentation and an amateur one. Don’t worry though, you can get a decent microphone for under $100 on Amazon. Whatever you do just don’t use the microphone on your computer. If you have an online course then there is a strong probability that you are using videos as part of the content. In some cases people use videos exclusively throughout their online courses. MORE
One tip, shown here, is to use an external microphone, which makes sound recording more consistent, regardless which direction you’re pointing the camera. MORE
Choosing the best microphone for recording video is crucial. Having the right microphone for recording video is good place to start. But how do you know which microphone is going to serve your needs best with so many options to choose from? Microphones using an ? MORE
Brenda J. Enders published Manager’s Guide to Mobile Learning some three years ago and it is still a relevant read today. Brenda will be presenting a webinar on creating practical strategy for mobile learning as part of our monthly eLearning Thought Leaders Series. MORE
Studio microphone and pop shield on mic stand. If you are designing and developing eLearning, you are most likely going to need voice-over work. MORE
It can be impossible to understand or annoying sounding if there were problems with the microphone. Then see to it that it’s recorded with a good standalone microphone, not the microphone that’s built into a laptop. MORE
Microphones. Audio is critical to your video, therefore it’s important to choose a microphone that’s going to deliver the best quality for you. However, taking the time to find the right microphone will go a long way in helping you create better videos. MORE
I am Mike, a video producer for TechSmith and in this episode I am going to give some advice on types of microphones, audio recorders and methods to easily sync your audio with video. The first thing you’re going to want to do is select the right microphone. MORE
Below is the video that was recorded via PanOpto (and a very furry microphone) by the university's splendid technical crew. Image from Wikimedia Commons I visited the University of Greenwich for the first time recently to give an invited open lecture to academic staff. MORE
by Jennie Ruby Before recording voiceover narration directly in Captivate, you'll want to calibrate the microphone you intend to use from inside Captivate. In the Slide Audio dialog box, click the blue text link for your microphone. MORE
This vital step will allow you to adjust the input level of your microphone to avoid clipping. It is a good idea to test out the microphone input by saying some words with “plosives” and speak as loud as you think you will get when reading the script. MORE
But when you listen to someone talk into a microphone for a long period of time, especially one that is being limited digitally, the frequencies of their voice can begin to cause ear fatigue. Tutorial makers have a fear of background music. I know, that’s a big claim. But think about it. MORE
The keywords on the left are highly related to audio as well, so I'll drill down to pages on Audio Voiceover or Audio Microphone. On the Audio Microphone page I scroll down to the Best of Posts and see a bunch of great posts: Microphone Round-up! MORE
If you need professional sounding narration, you’ll want to get an external microphone that plugs into your device. To get better sound right from your phone, I’d suggest using earbuds with a built-in microphone or purchasing a lapel microphone. MORE
In a previous post, we explored some inexpensive microphones for recording audio narration. However, sometimes having a microphone is not enough. Use a Microphone Stand when Recording Audio Narration. It’s a good idea to invest in a microphone stand. MORE
Use an External Microphone. Phone microphones have improved in quality but an external microphone will still make your video sound more professional. For learning professionals, filming poor-quality shots is one of the biggest wastes of time. MORE
Now I use: -a lavalier microphone. Hello eLearning Community! I have been creating video tutorials for years, but I have been trying to step up my game a bit! Adobe Presenter (since it records you AND the screen at the same time). – an intro animation created in Adobe After Effects. MORE
Choose a high-quality microphone. Microphones are like cars. The same is true for microphones. A cheap microphone will record audio just like an expensive one, but the quality won’t be the same. I use this as my everyday audio recording microphone, and it serves me well. MORE
Don’t worry – there are affordable microphones out there that can give you a high quality recording that won’t leave a massive dent in your wallet. One important thing to be aware of when searching for a microphone is to see if it is an omnidirectional or unidirectional microphone. MORE
Let’s move on to microphones. Nasality can’t be easily fixed, but feedback, background noise, and fuzziness when recording your voice can be reduced with decent microphones. Desktop microphones are those, believe or not, that sit on your desktop. MORE
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JUNE 7, 2016
In this article, I cover two of my favorite microphones for voiceover recording: the Heil PR-40 and the Shure MV51. Each of these microphones delivers high quality sound for eLearning and podcasting applications.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
AUGUST 13, 2015
by Jennie Ruby Before recording voiceover narration directly in Captivate, you'll want to calibrate the microphone you intend to use from inside Captivate. In the Slide Audio dialog box, click the blue text link for your microphone.
ATD Learning Technologies
MAY 2, 2017
You just need a microphone, something to record on, something to listen back to it with, and a space to do the recording. Microphones. Choosing a microphone can be quite daunting when you see all the options. Not all microphones are alike. USB Microphones.
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The keywords on the left are highly related to audio as well, so I'll drill down to pages on Audio Voiceover or Audio Microphone. On the Audio Microphone page I scroll down to the Best of Posts and see a bunch of great posts: Microphone Round-up!
Visual Lounge
AUGUST 9, 2016
So, I thought I’d round up a bunch of different microphones at work and compare them for you. Matt Pierce, the Training Manager, and I headed to our soundbooth and tested 6 different microphones. We tried to have as much consistency as possible, but we had to adjust the audio levels on each microphone. Also, I made the links a hotspot in the video, so you can click them if you’d like more info about the microphone. The post What is the Best Microphone?
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
JUNE 11, 2013
I received an email asking the following: What specific advice can you give about the kind of microphone to purchase for making good quality audio narrations to accompany my Captivate training sessions, minimizing echo and other audio problems? I would prefer the versatility of a standalone microphone on a stand that could sit on my desk rather than a microphone built into a headset. I've had wonderful luck using the microphone built into my MacBook Pro.
iSpring Solutions
AUGUST 31, 2016
Recording a voiceover is a field of knowledge that includes many disciplines from learning how to speak into a microphone to selecting the right software for recording your audio narrations by reading a script. Shared.
The eLearning Coach
JUNE 22, 2010
Post from: The eLearning Coach Microphone Questions Answered Here. Tags: AUDIO audio for elearning audio recordings microphones mics Thinking of doing some in-house or on-site audio recording? Then take some lessons from this pro.
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Visual Lounge
AUGUST 13, 2015
I am Mike, a video producer for TechSmith and in this episode I am going to give some advice on types of microphones, audio recorders and methods to easily sync your audio with video. The first thing you’re going to want to do is select the right microphone.
Visual Lounge
APRIL 17, 2009
So, I thought I'd round up a bunch of different microphones at work and compare them for you. Matt Pierce, the Training Manager, and I headed to our soundbooth and tested 6 different microphones. We tried to have as much consistency as possible, but we had to adjust the audio levels on each microphone. Also, I made the links a hotspot in the video, so you can click them if you'd like more info about the microphone. What microphones have you tried that you like?
Visual Lounge
JULY 19, 2016
The first thing you’re going to want to do is select the right microphone. So you picked out your microphone and now you need a recorder to capture the audio. Tips & How To's Audio best camera lav microphone practices recording Screencast tips
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One tip, shown here, is to use an external microphone, which makes sound recording more consistent, regardless which direction you’re pointing the camera.
Rapid eLearning
DECEMBER 13, 2016
In a previous post, we explored some inexpensive microphones for recording audio narration. However, sometimes having a microphone is not enough. Use a Microphone Stand when Recording Audio Narration. It’s a good idea to invest in a microphone stand.
eLearning Brothers
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Whenever the camera is on our actress, we used a boom microphone to record her voice. My reasoning behind this is that I am going to be getting an immensely more clear sound in a booth with a table microphone than in a wide open break room on a boom microphone.
E-learning Uncovered
JULY 13, 2016
Choose a high-quality microphone. Microphones are like cars. The same is true for microphones. A cheap microphone will record audio just like an expensive one, but the quality won’t be the same. I use this as my everyday audio recording microphone, and it serves me well.
eLearning Brothers
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Background noise and humming can cause voice overs to sound like they were recorded with a laptop microphone or worse. The highest quality microphone still won’t sound good if you’ve got a ton of background noise. Choosing a Microphone.
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It can be impossible to understand or annoying sounding if there were problems with the microphone. Then see to it that it’s recorded with a good standalone microphone, not the microphone that’s built into a laptop.
DigitalChalk eLearning
MAY 2, 2013
Don’t worry – there are affordable microphones out there that can give you a high quality recording that won’t leave a massive dent in your wallet. One important thing to be aware of when searching for a microphone is to see if it is an omnidirectional or unidirectional microphone.
eLearning Brothers
JUNE 18, 2015
Before you grab a microphone, it’s important to know the proper techniques to use, and the rookie mistakes to avoid. #1. My favorite thing to do is crack a few jokes with a coworker before I start at the microphone. #2.
ATD Learning Technologies
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Use an External Microphone. Phone microphones have improved in quality but an external microphone will still make your video sound more professional. For learning professionals, filming poor-quality shots is one of the biggest wastes of time.
TalentLMS
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Let’s move on to microphones. Nasality can’t be easily fixed, but feedback, background noise, and fuzziness when recording your voice can be reduced with decent microphones. Desktop microphones are those, believe or not, that sit on your desktop.
LearnDash
JUNE 21, 2017
A good microphone can be the difference between a professional presentation and an amateur one. Don’t worry though, you can get a decent microphone for under $100 on Amazon. Whatever you do just don’t use the microphone on your computer. If you have an online course then there is a strong probability that you are using videos as part of the content. In some cases people use videos exclusively throughout their online courses.
TalentLMS
JANUARY 2, 2018
The microphone setup will hook to most computers. Microphone. My microphone setup as the host. I use the ATR2100- USB Microphone. NEEWER Adjustable Microphone Suspension Boom – I attach this to the bookcase beside my desk.
eLearning Brothers
AUGUST 2, 2016
But when you listen to someone talk into a microphone for a long period of time, especially one that is being limited digitally, the frequencies of their voice can begin to cause ear fatigue. Tutorial makers have a fear of background music. I know, that’s a big claim. But think about it.
eLearning Brothers
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I guess if you’re doing a screencast with your computer and your microphone, you don’t need to schedule those, unless it’s a shared microphone and computer. There are a lot of meetings to have when building a corporate video.
Visual Lounge
DECEMBER 12, 2017
Microphones. Audio is critical to your video, therefore it’s important to choose a microphone that’s going to deliver the best quality for you. However, taking the time to find the right microphone will go a long way in helping you create better videos.
Visual Lounge
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
If you need professional sounding narration, you’ll want to get an external microphone that plugs into your device. To get better sound right from your phone, I’d suggest using earbuds with a built-in microphone or purchasing a lapel microphone.
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Studio microphone and pop shield on mic stand. If you are designing and developing eLearning, you are most likely going to need voice-over work.
The Logical Blog by IconLogic
NOVEMBER 11, 2010
The air causes the microphone to create the "popping" sound, which can be distracting to learners. Fortunately, preventing plosives is fairly easy and can be accomplished in one of two ways: You can learn good microphone and breathing techniques. (I'll It's a nylon-like mesh device that is placed inches away from your microphone. by Rick Zanotti Have you ever listened to an eLearning lesson and heard annoying popping sounds as the narrator spoke?
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Now I use: -a lavalier microphone. Hello eLearning Community! I have been creating video tutorials for years, but I have been trying to step up my game a bit! Adobe Presenter (since it records you AND the screen at the same time). – an intro animation created in Adobe After Effects.
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Below is the video that was recorded via PanOpto (and a very furry microphone) by the university's splendid technical crew. Image from Wikimedia Commons I visited the University of Greenwich for the first time recently to give an invited open lecture to academic staff.
eLearning Brothers
FEBRUARY 12, 2014
This vital step will allow you to adjust the input level of your microphone to avoid clipping. It is a good idea to test out the microphone input by saying some words with “plosives” and speak as loud as you think you will get when reading the script.
LearnUpon
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You’ll need a camera, tripod and a microphone. My advice is to avoid using the laptop’s inbuilt microphone. Instead you could buy a decent microphone, at a cheap cost, for best results.
ATD Learning Technologies
APRIL 11, 2017
Use an External Microphone. Phone microphones have improved in quality but an external microphone will still make your video sound more professional. If you are unable to access an external microphone, physically move your device closer to the person so she is nearer the microphone. Without an external microphone, you should really only have close-ups when people are speaking; any further away and the quality will degrade dramatically.
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