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eLearning: Two Awesome Microphones

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

by Jeff Harris   In March, Kevin shared his techniques for  improving sound quality by using sound absorbers. In this article, I cover two of my favorite microphones for voiceover recording: the Heil PR-40 and the Shure MV51. Without an amplifier, dynamic microphones produce recordings with low audio levels.

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What Microphone Is Best for Recording Video?

TechSmith Camtasia

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. We tested all of our microphones in our sound studio. We’re here to help.

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Audio Production Mastery Tips from a Grammy Winner | Justin Proctor

TechSmith Camtasia

A degree in sound engineering? Justin has won two Grammy Awards for recording engineering and composes original music, which can be heard on television networks and streaming services in the US and overseas. Test out your equipment, microphone positioning and see how it sounds before you press record. A recording studio?

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How to Shoot a Video Commercial: A Practical Guide

fewStones

Invest in a reliable microphone and recording equipment to capture clear, distortion-free sound. Whether it’s dialogue, ambient noise, or music, pristine audio enhances the overall viewing experience. Sound Engineers: Ensuring high-quality audio recording, free from disturbances or background noise.

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My Favorite Microphones for Recording Audio Narration

Rapid eLearning

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. So today, I’ll show you the different mics I use and demo how they sound. My main goal is to get decent sounding audio without a lot of post-production. Desktop Microphones.

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13 Tips for Recording Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod

TechSmith Camtasia

If the content you’re recording has its own audio—like the sound effects in a game—you will want to unmute your device so it is captured. Turn off in-app music. If you’re recording a game or app that has both background music and sound effects you should turn off music within the game settings.

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Video Gear Wish List

TechSmith Camtasia

What’s the best budget-friendly microphone to make videos? Step one is picking a microphone. Blue Yeti microphones. Kara Swanson’s pick is the Blue Yeti microphone, which is a side-address condenser microphone. A lot of that sounds really overwhelming, but they explain it really well in their instructions.

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