Omnidirectional Microphone Polar Pattern (Part 2 of 6)

[edwarduzimaki]

hi i was thinking of buying a Sony Omnidirectional Microphone for use to make songs with,would you recomend it? and do you know if it an just plug straight into the computer?

[InstantReverbPro]

@edwarduzimaki Omnidirectional microphones are NOT recommending for home audio use as to they are sensitive to all sorts of background noise. They also tend to be very expensive in a recording mic.

With and decent interface you should be able to plug a mic into your computer, but what I would recommend is a usb powered condensor or a Shure SM58 USB package. This should simplify your recording process and still give you a decent level of quality. PM me if you have more ?'s

[edwarduzimaki]

@InstantReverbPro well when i asked the question it was for the sony one but im now looking around more and saw he logitec standard desktop mic and apperantly it works well for music i heard some audio samples of it and it was really clear so i think im gonna buy that and get a pop filter. but the main reason why im replying is to ask i2 questions. 1. is it worth it to buy a low quality mic? and 2. what kind of recording programs can be used on pc to put audio files together?

[InstantReverbPro]

@edwarduzimaki No, it's really not worth it to buy a low quality mic, especially when there are inexpensive solutions to be had that are priced the same.

As for the software(it's called a DAW by the way) PreSonus ships a copy of Cubase with their interfaces. For simplicity and price, get audacity. I'm pretty sure it's free.

[M55ikael]

There is some phase cancellation at 90 degrees and it's pretty obvous that it picks up the most highs directly on axis.

[InstantReverbPro]

@M55ikael that's due to his head-worn mic going in and out of phase with the omni in the room.

[ytb917]

a ha! i thought there was an uptown mic in there. this whole video is way too pro to be using a $150 mic or something like that.

[TyFord]

Sounds like your intro is on a lav you're wearing.

[dvestore]

@TyFord Hi Ty! Yes, the demonstrator is wearing a headworn mic. Do you think it would help if there were captions on-screen to distinguish?

[TyFord]

@dvestore

prolly. :) Maybe next time. 

Ty

[ytb917]

This is a really good review. Makes complete sense.

What kind of mic are you using. Is it a Schoeps model?

It sounds really good when you are talking, and you are nowhere near a mic.

[dvestore]

@ytb917 The presenter is wearing a headworn mic at first, then switches to the omni, which is a Sennheiser 8020.