As the description says. I don’t really want to deal with a boom arm in my face all the time, however I never really see any streamers use these. Not sure what the reason for that is
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Hey everyone, so I'm fairly new to streaming, I have 50 followers and really enjoying it.
Right now I use my headset microphone when streaming, and it's not doing a very good job (Logitech G35 headset mic). I need something better, and I'm thinking about getting a clip-on microphone, but a desktop microphone can work too.
The reason I'd prefer clip-on mics is because I'm looking to get one that I can use and one that my sister can use, so if I get clip-on mics like that, will two microphones pick up the voice of both of us or only the one wearing the mic?
There is usually a fair bit of background noise where I am (desk fan, a 2 year old, other relatives), but it shouldn't be much of a problem I think. I'm more concerned for the noise from the fan than the others.
If you're wondering about anything else, feel free to ask and I will update this post with whatever info is needed. Thanks in advance!
Basically what it says on the box. I've been using a SM58 and it's just TOO directional. I wriggle around a lot, move, talk over my shoulder, and the variation in volume is not really acceptable. Also, it's gotta be right in my face. I have a facecam for a reason, and covering up the important shouty bit defeats the purpose.
I was looking at getting a proper condenser mic, but I have a lot of room noise: mechanical keyboard, naughty dog, boyfriend with a penchant for loud movies... I considered investing in one of those really high-end gaming headsets, but the quality of the mic simply isn't good enough.
So! Does anyone use a lavalier mic? One of those ones that you attach to your clothes or put on a necklace like you're on Big Brother or something. I'd rather not have to put it through a preamp or anything, because I don't like the latency and simplest option is always the best because I'm kind of a dunce. So straight USB interface would be best for me.
Vocal quality is the most important thing, cost less so. If anyone has any recommendations or advice (and I KNOW one of you does. This subreddit knows everything) it would be greatly appreciated
I do use lavs for some of the work that I end up streaming, but not games themselves. Most lavs are omnidirectional and do still pick up a fair amount of outside noise. One that's well positioned (and assuming you have a fairly good volume to your voice) may be able to deal with that by lowering gain and maybe utilizing hardware/software that has noise reduction and noise gating (compression is a plus too).
That being said a good quality lav system is quite expensive and usually does require some sort of input device that isn't USB.
If USB is a premium for you, I would consider something like the Rode Podcaster (the USB brother of the Rode Procaster). They won't sound as good as XLR might into a good interface but it will do better than a Yeti will (yeti's are not great if you're trying not to pick up everything around you.
Based on a number of reviews and tests, the Audio-Technica AT875R is also a really solid choice for what you're talking about. But it would require additional hardware to utilize properly, not to mention positioning it well would be the key to having good quality because the polar pattern (audio pickup) of hyper and super cardioid mics include a portion of the region behind it.
Long story short, low cost, high quality, high ease of use, pick 2.
P.S. people also rave about Antlion ModMics, would check that out as a potential compromise solution.
A non software preamp won't add any latency, just fyi