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Mic Check! Upgrade Your Microphone for Better Audio

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Are you ready to upgrade your microphone but aren’t sure where to start in the complex world of audio equipment and microphones? Host Matt Pierce shares some helpful need-to-know tips and even tests some of the most popular microphones on the market. You’re in luck. Shopping for your mic. USB versus XRL mics.

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Tech Thoughts

Clark Quinn

It started with upgrading our phones. We needed to (I tend to hand mine down, but really we both needed an upgrade this time). However, I had recently upgraded my OS, and when I opened the picture, I noticed I could click on the text. Then I was on a Zoom call, and I started having hiccups in the microphone and camera.

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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. Microphone Recommendations. There are a lot of good microphones out there and they’re not that expensive. I’d plan on spending from $100-$200 on a microphone.

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Camtasia Relay 4.2 Release – Upgrade now! Lost audio prompt, TechSmith Smart Player, and more

TechSmith Camtasia

Lost Audio: Did your microphone accidentally unplug without you knowing? HOW TO GET THE UPGRADE. Upgrade to Camtasia Relay 4.2 If you have a current maintenance agreement, please contact our sales team to get your key to upgrade to Camtasia Relay 4.2 Release – Upgrade now! WHAT’S NEW IN CAMTASIA RELAY 4.2.

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How I Improved My Videos

TechSmith Camtasia

If budget constraints exist, you should start with a Blue Yeti microphone. However, Jeff’s best audio investment so far is the Rode Procaster , which allows him to control up to four microphones at once. For more pointers on how to upgrade your video-making game, check out the resources in the TechSmith Academy.

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10+ Gift Ideas You Need to Ask For This Year

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This post reveals our top audio and video gift recommendations, including microphones, lighting, camera, headphones, and more. Microphones. Poor-quality audio is the number one reason people stop watching or listening to a piece of content, so it’s worth investing in a good microphone. Headphones. TechSmith recommends: Audiate.

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Holiday Gift Guide for Instructional Designers and E-Learning Developers (2021)

Ashley Chiasson

I have the Second Generation AirPods and got them as a free gift with my last iPhone upgrade. Microphone with Arm – I’ve used the Blue Yeti microphone for years, but coupled with a compatible microphone arm, it’s even better.