Hey everyone
I'm a gaming live streamer on Twitch.tv and I could use some help with some audio troubles I'm having that are driving me nuts.
I'm using an Audio Technica AT2020 XLR that plugs into my Behringer Xenyx QX1002USB mixer.
I usually have the mic in front of my mouth (~10 cm from my mouth) using a scissor arm. Unless I put the mic *very* close to my mouth (<5 cm) it sounds like the mic is too far away from me. I'm not sure how to explain it but its kinda similar to when you talk to the back side of the mic. The mic picks up every tiny sound in the room (my feet, chair, desk, breathing) at a similar level even though the mic is right there in front of my mouth. I don't use the compressor. I am 100% sure I'm talking to the front side of the mic, I've checked 20 times already
If you compare one of my past broadcasts (https://www.twitch.tv/thebeardontwitch/v/85240890) to one of another streamer that I know uses a similar mic (https://www.twitch.tv/towelliee/v/85584017 - he uses the AT2035 but from what I understand they are fairly similar mics) you can see that even though his mic is a fair bit away from his mouth, his voice is loud and clear compared to mine and you can barely hear any other sounds (keyboard, mouse etc)
I guess what I'm looking is to boost my voice compared to everything else.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Nick
I'm a gaming live streamer on Twitch.tv and I could use some help with some audio troubles I'm having that are driving me nuts.
I'm using an Audio Technica AT2020 XLR that plugs into my Behringer Xenyx QX1002USB mixer.
I usually have the mic in front of my mouth (~10 cm from my mouth) using a scissor arm. Unless I put the mic *very* close to my mouth (<5 cm) it sounds like the mic is too far away from me. I'm not sure how to explain it but its kinda similar to when you talk to the back side of the mic. The mic picks up every tiny sound in the room (my feet, chair, desk, breathing) at a similar level even though the mic is right there in front of my mouth. I don't use the compressor. I am 100% sure I'm talking to the front side of the mic, I've checked 20 times already
If you compare one of my past broadcasts (https://www.twitch.tv/thebeardontwitch/v/85240890) to one of another streamer that I know uses a similar mic (https://www.twitch.tv/towelliee/v/85584017 - he uses the AT2035 but from what I understand they are fairly similar mics) you can see that even though his mic is a fair bit away from his mouth, his voice is loud and clear compared to mine and you can barely hear any other sounds (keyboard, mouse etc)
I guess what I'm looking is to boost my voice compared to everything else.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Nick