Hi Everyone
I recently e-mailed Harvey with a question and he gave me some great advice but thought it would be a good idea for me to post the question on here for your feedback too.
I have a Panasonic Mini DV Camcorder approx (£300) so decent but nothing special with stereo input for external mic.
I have my own simple studio in my cellar. So recording inside.
I am about to start shooting and recording my stand up comedy routines for my website and to post on to you tube.
Harvey has explained to me that if I chose a mono mic like for example the Shure SM58 I will need a ?Y? cable to make sure the mono signal goes into both stereo channels in my camera so when played back it comes out of both speakers .He would put it a lot better than that but that is my basic understanding.
I have found that using tie clip microphones are no good as I move around a bit and they rub on my clothes and I get a lot of interference .My present mic is:
Sony CS10 stereo tie clip Electret condenser microphone (£50)
But I don?t put it on me but put it on a table in front of me approx 23 cm down from my mouth (ie) nipple height and 50 cm away from my body. It works fine and that position is the nearest I can get it to my mouth without it being picked up in the footage shot from camera.
But I am wondering if I can get a much better recording using a different approach.
My options are:
A
= Hold a mic normally so it is in footage and looks very standup like. This also means the mic can be held close to my mouth.
Thoughts = I am after a loud clear sound as my voice is quite soft/whisper
The SM58 and AKG D5 come to mind and after listening on you tube I must admit as famous as the Shure SM58 is I prefer the AKG D5 as it sounds louder and clearer.
My budget is £50 -£100 approx or say $100 - $200.
B
= Position the mic either using a boom mic stand or table mic tripod. Place mic 23 cm below my mouth (ie) nipple height and 50 cm away from body. This is the nearest I can get it to my mouth.
Thoughts = Again I am after a loud clear sound as my voice is quite soft/whisper
Again The SM58 and AKG D5 come to mind and after listening on you tube I must admit as famous as the Shure SM58 is I prefer the AKG D5 as it sounds louder and clearer.
Also not sure if the SM58 would work well 50 cm away from my mouth?
How would the AKG D5 work at that range?
If I choose this option (ie) distance from mouth do I need a condenser mic compared to a dynamic mic?
Also I need to know about whether I would need an amp or if the mic/s can be plugged straight into my camera
I have only mentioned 2 dynamic mics here and my present:
Sony CS10 stereo tie clip Electret condenser microphone (£50)
Does work o.k but what do you guys recommend I do so I can get the best possible result?
Can?t thank you all enough for any feedback or help you can pass my way.
Cheers
Rob
I recently e-mailed Harvey with a question and he gave me some great advice but thought it would be a good idea for me to post the question on here for your feedback too.
I have a Panasonic Mini DV Camcorder approx (£300) so decent but nothing special with stereo input for external mic.
I have my own simple studio in my cellar. So recording inside.
I am about to start shooting and recording my stand up comedy routines for my website and to post on to you tube.
Harvey has explained to me that if I chose a mono mic like for example the Shure SM58 I will need a ?Y? cable to make sure the mono signal goes into both stereo channels in my camera so when played back it comes out of both speakers .He would put it a lot better than that but that is my basic understanding.
I have found that using tie clip microphones are no good as I move around a bit and they rub on my clothes and I get a lot of interference .My present mic is:
Sony CS10 stereo tie clip Electret condenser microphone (£50)
But I don?t put it on me but put it on a table in front of me approx 23 cm down from my mouth (ie) nipple height and 50 cm away from my body. It works fine and that position is the nearest I can get it to my mouth without it being picked up in the footage shot from camera.
But I am wondering if I can get a much better recording using a different approach.
My options are:
A
= Hold a mic normally so it is in footage and looks very standup like. This also means the mic can be held close to my mouth.
Thoughts = I am after a loud clear sound as my voice is quite soft/whisper
The SM58 and AKG D5 come to mind and after listening on you tube I must admit as famous as the Shure SM58 is I prefer the AKG D5 as it sounds louder and clearer.
My budget is £50 -£100 approx or say $100 - $200.
B
= Position the mic either using a boom mic stand or table mic tripod. Place mic 23 cm below my mouth (ie) nipple height and 50 cm away from body. This is the nearest I can get it to my mouth.
Thoughts = Again I am after a loud clear sound as my voice is quite soft/whisper
Again The SM58 and AKG D5 come to mind and after listening on you tube I must admit as famous as the Shure SM58 is I prefer the AKG D5 as it sounds louder and clearer.
Also not sure if the SM58 would work well 50 cm away from my mouth?
How would the AKG D5 work at that range?
If I choose this option (ie) distance from mouth do I need a condenser mic compared to a dynamic mic?
Also I need to know about whether I would need an amp or if the mic/s can be plugged straight into my camera
I have only mentioned 2 dynamic mics here and my present:
Sony CS10 stereo tie clip Electret condenser microphone (£50)
Does work o.k but what do you guys recommend I do so I can get the best possible result?
Can?t thank you all enough for any feedback or help you can pass my way.
Cheers
Rob