Desktop microphone for voiceovers and more ($99). This microphone rings in under $100 and works with Macs or PCs. Stumped on what to get the eLearning developer in your life? Holiday gift buying doesn’t need to be stressful! MORE
Today we’ll look at the microphone and recording environment. Invest in a good quality microphone. When it comes to microphones, you typically get what you pay for. This isn’t to say that you can’t make do with an inexpensive 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
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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
Audio: Microphones. The AKG 820 is the microphone used in most Mindflash voice overs. Beyond having a great microphone, it’s important to make sure you are considering the factors that will affect your recording negatively. MORE
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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
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
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
Using your camera and microphone, you can control the animation. Adobe’s Character Animator software has us excited for the future of eLearning. Many a time we have showcased our world-famous cutout characters and a host of illustrated characters that can put a human face on your course. 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
With the growing prevalence of sensors, bots, beacons, AI, cameras, and microphones, it’s becoming easier to leverage technology to design and control experiential learning environments. 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
Even if you happen to have a microphone, it should be noted that there are tremendous differences in audio quality between the plethora of mics available. However, when you record a voice, the microphone picks up those breaths much louder than we’re used to hearing. MORE
Note: You can use the microphone built in to your computer for narration. However, if you are looking for better sound quality it is usually better to use an external microphone. by AJ George. MORE
I'd say there were three main areas in which people underestimate the need for care and attention with a learning video: Sound : The microphones built-in to cameras are omni-directional (they record sound coming from every direction) and very poor quality. If your camera does not allow you to hook up an external microphone, ideally a shotgun (directional) mic or a lavalier (lapel) mic, then your viewers will have to put up with awful sound. 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
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
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
Is there a particular microphone you use? (I've by Kevin Siegel Adding voiceover audio to eLearning enhances the learner experience. And before you spend thousands of dollars hiring voiceover talent to record your audio, you should know: your voice is fine (nobody likes their own voice so trust me on this, yours will do nicely). I've been creating eLearning for years (and years and years). 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
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
Normal computer hardware like a microphone/headset and a sound card can suitably create an audio recording. Stories are a powerful way of communication. They can relate deeply personal experiences and share them with audiences of varying profiles – with equal impact. 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
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
You might recommend a microphone for them to use but at the very least don’t let them use the microphone built into their laptop. If they have a external webcam, it probably has a microphone built in that will probably be good enough. 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 13, 2017
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?
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?
I Came, I Saw, I Learned
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.
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I Came, I Saw, I Learned
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.
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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.
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
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.
Tony Karrer
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
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!
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eLearning Brothers
JANUARY 3, 2014
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.
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
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
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.
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. For learning professionals, filming poor-quality shots is one of the biggest wastes of time.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
CourseArc
MAY 19, 2016
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.
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
JULY 31, 2015
Even if you happen to have a microphone, it should be noted that there are tremendous differences in audio quality between the plethora of mics available. However, when you record a voice, the microphone picks up those breaths much louder than we’re used to hearing.
eLearning Brothers
JANUARY 12, 2016
Using your camera and microphone, you can control the animation. Adobe’s Character Animator software has us excited for the future of eLearning. Many a time we have showcased our world-famous cutout characters and a host of illustrated characters that can put a human face on your course.
TalentLMS
MAY 22, 2017
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.
Visual Lounge
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
You might recommend a microphone for them to use but at the very least don’t let them use the microphone built into their laptop. If they have a external webcam, it probably has a microphone built in that will probably be good enough.
G-Cube
JANUARY 23, 2015
Normal computer hardware like a microphone/headset and a sound card can suitably create an audio recording. Stories are a powerful way of communication. They can relate deeply personal experiences and share them with audiences of varying profiles – with equal impact.
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.
I Came, I Saw, I Learned
JANUARY 4, 2011
Note: You can use the microphone built in to your computer for narration. However, if you are looking for better sound quality it is usually better to use an external microphone. by AJ George.
Trivantis
DECEMBER 9, 2016
Desktop microphone for voiceovers and more ($99). This microphone rings in under $100 and works with Macs or PCs. Stumped on what to get the eLearning developer in your life? Holiday gift buying doesn’t need to be stressful!
Clive on Learning
SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
I'd say there were three main areas in which people underestimate the need for care and attention with a learning video: Sound : The microphones built-in to cameras are omni-directional (they record sound coming from every direction) and very poor quality. If your camera does not allow you to hook up an external microphone, ideally a shotgun (directional) mic or a lavalier (lapel) mic, then your viewers will have to put up with awful sound.
Mindflash
APRIL 6, 2015
Audio: Microphones. The AKG 820 is the microphone used in most Mindflash voice overs. Beyond having a great microphone, it’s important to make sure you are considering the factors that will affect your recording negatively.
eLearning Brothers
OCTOBER 18, 2016
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.
Rapid eLearning
JUNE 2, 2009
Today we’ll look at the microphone and recording environment. Invest in a good quality microphone. When it comes to microphones, you typically get what you pay for. This isn’t to say that you can’t make do with an inexpensive microphone.
I Came, I Saw, I Learned
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
Is there a particular microphone you use? (I've by Kevin Siegel Adding voiceover audio to eLearning enhances the learner experience. And before you spend thousands of dollars hiring voiceover talent to record your audio, you should know: your voice is fine (nobody likes their own voice so trust me on this, yours will do nicely). I've been creating eLearning for years (and years and years).
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With the growing prevalence of sensors, bots, beacons, AI, cameras, and microphones, it’s becoming easier to leverage technology to design and control experiential learning environments.
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