buying mic for computer narration on video

[ddh]

Hi all,
I'm new to mics except in the studio. Here's my problem. I'm going to record narration onto video tracts and will be doing it from my home. My environment is moderately quiet (exceptions phones, computer hum, occasional outside noises.) I will be using a Mac G3, pro-tools, I-mic adaptor USB hookup and need some good advice on the type of mic to use in such an environment. I'm thinking about an AKG C1000S condenser mic because of the Hyper capabilities (I assume this will help on cutting down ambient sound?). I've heard good and bad about them. Suggestions are welcome on a mic and mic type in the low price range (say $200 to $300 would be in my budget.) I've been looking over software and have heard good things about pro-tools. I understand the learning curve is high? Any other suggestions on software? I appreciate all the help you can give.
ddh

 

[charger]

The C1000s is fine for narration. The RODE NT-3 is a very similar mic, as is the Oktava MC-012. Other good choices for simple narration are the shure sm57/sm58, and about a million other condenser mics. You need a mic preamp with -48V phantom power for almost any condenser mic (this doesn't apply to the shure sm57/58).

The learning curve for Pro Tools is actually very low, if you have ever used a mixer or even a 4-track. On the Mac, it also lets you import and export Quicktime video, so that would be helpful. Of the digital audio workstations I have used (logic, cakewalk, cubase, digital performer), it's probably the easiest, and somewhere in the middle in terms of the total feature set. But don't take my word for it, download the free version and try it out for yourself. (www.digidesign.com/ptfree). I'd tell you more, but this is way off-topic for this forum.

 

[ddh]

Charger

Thanks a lot. Let you know how it goes.