I want a microphone for home podcasting (PC Desktop). There are random noises such as dogs barking, cars, people yelling, etc.
My budget is around $300 but I am mainly concerned about the noise. About the quality as long as it sounds decent/okay.
What I've researched so far is that I need a cardioid polar pattern microphone and a foam windscreen.
My understanding is that if I use a condenser microphone, it will pick up any sound. So should I prefer using a dynamic microphone? I'm not sure if it matters but I have no problem using a push-to-talk key binding.
My option for a condenser microphone is: Audio-Technica AT2020USB Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone
For a dynamic microphone: SM58 -> SM58 The legendary vocal microphone
(I know I need a converter to USB)
Are there other alternatives to reduce the noise? I also don't mind putting the microphone close to me.
This last question is a bit general on how microphones work (I'm a bit clueless); When someone says... "A condenser microphone will pick up any sound". Does this mean the microphone is "hearing" (the sounds you can hear in a room) but the microphone is not transmitting the sound?
Thanks in advance and sorry for my lack of understanding.
My budget is around $300 but I am mainly concerned about the noise. About the quality as long as it sounds decent/okay.
What I've researched so far is that I need a cardioid polar pattern microphone and a foam windscreen.
My understanding is that if I use a condenser microphone, it will pick up any sound. So should I prefer using a dynamic microphone? I'm not sure if it matters but I have no problem using a push-to-talk key binding.
My option for a condenser microphone is: Audio-Technica AT2020USB Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone
For a dynamic microphone: SM58 -> SM58 The legendary vocal microphone
(I know I need a converter to USB)
Are there other alternatives to reduce the noise? I also don't mind putting the microphone close to me.
This last question is a bit general on how microphones work (I'm a bit clueless); When someone says... "A condenser microphone will pick up any sound". Does this mean the microphone is "hearing" (the sounds you can hear in a room) but the microphone is not transmitting the sound?
Thanks in advance and sorry for my lack of understanding.
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