CatMalone
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Hello
Based on the feedback I got from respected members of this forum I ordered dynamic mic(s) to eliminate the background noise because all the other options (whichever was possible at my end) I already tried and getting mic was the only fix.
I've a home studio setup where I create educational video course and currently using MXL 770 with Scarlett solo 2nd gen.
FYI: So far I got SM57
and SM58 is in transit and I will try both of them whichever works best to eliminate the background noise I'll keep that and return the other one.
I did 1 Minute demo recording at 3:30am:
Note: Fan and Ac was off and only, some noise was coming from outside...
First test:
Scarlett solo 2nd gen: Gain 75%
MXL 770 - It picked up a lot of noise
Recording Dropbox - 75%_gain_MXL-770.mp3 - Simplify your life
Second test:
Scarlett solo 2nd gen: Gain 79%
SM57 - I recorded noise for first 30 seconds then spoken something for 1 minute.
Recording: Dropbox - 79%_gain_SM57.mp3 - Simplify your life
1. Request - I request you please listen to the recording and check whether the background noise is completely removed or not as I don't have monitor headset.
2. I listen to the recording, even though gain was 79% but still volume is low. I guess If I increase more gain than mic will pick up noise and audio interface may also generate some noise isn't? So whats the solution for it? Should I use Audition/Audacity to increase the gain (using Compressor or Amplify effect) but I guess that will also increases underlying background noise (if it is in the recording)?
Please forgive me, I'm afraid, after listening to SM57 it sounds like it-isn't have rich and warm sound like MXL 770. It sounds somewhat flat but I'm grateful I got this.
Based on the feedback I got from respected members of this forum I ordered dynamic mic(s) to eliminate the background noise because all the other options (whichever was possible at my end) I already tried and getting mic was the only fix.
I've a home studio setup where I create educational video course and currently using MXL 770 with Scarlett solo 2nd gen.
FYI: So far I got SM57
and SM58 is in transit and I will try both of them whichever works best to eliminate the background noise I'll keep that and return the other one.
I did 1 Minute demo recording at 3:30am:
Note: Fan and Ac was off and only, some noise was coming from outside...
First test:
Scarlett solo 2nd gen: Gain 75%
MXL 770 - It picked up a lot of noise
Recording Dropbox - 75%_gain_MXL-770.mp3 - Simplify your life
Second test:
Scarlett solo 2nd gen: Gain 79%
SM57 - I recorded noise for first 30 seconds then spoken something for 1 minute.
Recording: Dropbox - 79%_gain_SM57.mp3 - Simplify your life
1. Request - I request you please listen to the recording and check whether the background noise is completely removed or not as I don't have monitor headset.
2. I listen to the recording, even though gain was 79% but still volume is low. I guess If I increase more gain than mic will pick up noise and audio interface may also generate some noise isn't? So whats the solution for it? Should I use Audition/Audacity to increase the gain (using Compressor or Amplify effect) but I guess that will also increases underlying background noise (if it is in the recording)?
Please forgive me, I'm afraid, after listening to SM57 it sounds like it-isn't have rich and warm sound like MXL 770. It sounds somewhat flat but I'm grateful I got this.
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