Radio

[andibleed]

I have a mixer, and I want to record a radio sounding podcast. Ive given up on the music scene. What do you recommend for a microphone for spoken word? Dynamic or condensor?

Im on a small budget, also.

ALSO, I have another co-host. So Ill need two mics. Im a guy and shes a girl.

[travelin travis]

dynamics are more durable and in general, less sibilant. condensors are generally alot more sensitive. depending on your budget, i'd go condensor on the cheap or a nicer dynamic if you have more money to work with. hell, a modded sm57 would probably work fine, maybe even an unmodded one.

[andibleed]

What do you think these guys use? Their sound is ideal.

http://archive-b02m01.libsyn.com/mXd...2006-05-23.mp3

[travelin travis]

My ears are'nt familiar with alot of different mics to be able to tell. I would doubt that anyone's ears on this board are that good, especially with all the mp3 artifacts going on in that podcast. I do know that some of the most popular radio mics are the sm7, re20, and md421. all dynamic mics. you gotta have a compressor too for that classic undynamic radio sound.

Disclaimer: I've never been involved with radio, never will be, and have no desire to be on it, even if my musical talent were to magically sprout.

[andibleed]

www.katg.com/300

they have a video up there. could someone tell what mics they have?

[Big Kenny]

http://www.heilsound.com/amateur/pr-40.htm

[riffy]

Shure SM7 & an EV RE20 are real standards as far as broadcast work. Might be outta your budget though?

[Dumby]

Shure PG-48 is for vocals and one of the cheapest mics on the market

[travelin travis]

Originally Posted by andibleed

www.katg.com/300

they have a video up there. could someone tell what mics they have?

i could'nt open the file, something to do with quick time.

[hairylarry]

Hi,

When I did radio I used an EV 664. I put a windscreen on it, got real close, and talked all low and breathy.

That may not be your sound.

Thanks,

Hairy Larry

[andibleed]

Man, these are all over my budget... What are the cheaper types?

[riffy]

Big Kenny might be on to something... if the PR40 is too much, maybe the PR30? I have no personal experience with any of these Heil mics though. Check this thread out. http://podcastrigs.com/?p=46

[Innovations]

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ack?sku=270831