talkback mic solution

[orksnork]

i'm going to be using the talkback feature of my new board...but it doesn't have a built in mic...

so im looking for a small xlr mic that i can hook up, attach to the desk, have it pretty much be out of sight and out of mind, and be functional enough for speaking...nothing crazy

so im thinking perhaps a small lapel mic?? or something to that effect...

any idears??

 

[giraffe]

i'm looking for some cheap pos for this too, i would like something with momentary switching.
any suggestions?

 

[orksnork]

on his comment, i dont need a switch, mine will be activated by the talkback button on the mixer, and sent to the headphone mix for the live room...

 

[orksnork]

since quality is obviously not an issue...maybe i'd be able to take a computer microphone, cut the wire, and put an xlr connector on the end??? hm

 

[orksnork]

or...an adapter...

this thread is quickly becoming a bad idea.

 

[jonnyc]

Hey take a look at mshilarious's new micro mics. He basically built a mic into and xlr connector. I think it'd be a perfect talkback mic. Karma audio also seems to be offering something similar.

 

[orksnork]

*slaps forehead* i just bought two of his condensors

 

[SMC Productions]

i'm going to be using the talkback feature of my new board...but it doesn't have a built in mic...

so im looking for a small xlr mic that i can hook up, attach to the desk, have it pretty much be out of sight and out of mind, and be functional enough for speaking...nothing crazy

so im thinking perhaps a small lapel mic?? or something to that effect...

any idears??

How about a little gooseneck mic, that is MADE for this...they are inexpensive, and work well...I have one, that I don't use anymore...it has a XLR built into the end of the gooseneck for plugging into the board. My board has a built in condenser, so I haven't used it in years...it's almost like new...I'm in the house now...if you'd like, I'll go out into the studio in a bit, and check out the specifics (brand, model, etc.), and you can either buy one, or I'll let you have mine for a steal...I don't usually sell ANY mics...I just hoard them!

 

[orksnork]

hehe sure....when you can pop over see what kind it is

 

[SMC Productions]

hehe sure....when you can pop over see what kind it is

It's actually a Radio Shack 33-3011. I don't think they make them anymore...

Here's a pic of one like mine...and it's on Ebay...and they are selling it for LESS than I'd let mine go for...so have it

http://tinyurl.com/ppe5o

 

[MCI2424]

i'm going to be using the talkback feature of my new board...but it doesn't have a built in mic...

so im looking for a small xlr mic that i can hook up, attach to the desk, have it pretty much be out of sight and out of mind, and be functional enough for speaking...nothing crazy

so im thinking perhaps a small lapel mic?? or something to that effect...

any idears??

Any Studio Projects mic will do. Designed for talkback performance

SP1 or equiv.

Call Alan, he can help.

 

[Adam P]

Does your talkback mic input receive phantom power?

I have a Beyer M424 that works wonderfully for such a purpose. It's a dynamic that's actually smaller than the MSH mics, and fits directly into an XLR input.

 

[orksnork]

doesn't seem like it does, according to the block diagram

 

[dgatwood]

Sheesh. Since quality doesn't matter, just buy a $5 Nady dynamic and a $10 desk stand. Better yet, buy a five back of the Nady mics and use the rest as blunt objects for working with the drummer who can't keep time.

 

[orksnork]

hahaha well im trying to go with something small, that isnt going to take up desk space....the little gooseneck fellas seem like a decent choice