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Hey guys/ladies..
I researched and tested some microphones -- and decided on the Yeti (Blackout edition (just for looks) ) -- But the Blue Yeti has the best bass/low end response in the sub $300 price range imho -- and the sensitivity can be controlled but be useful as well.
Anyhow -- With this microphone I have the Radius II Shockmount coming -- as well as a popular pop Filter -- and I didn't skimp on a $13 Arm stand -- I went halfway decent with the Rode PSA1.
So you should have an idea of what I'm working with.. it's range, etc.
Now I'm looking for the best angle/position to move the microphone on that articulating arm to have it OUT of my face completely and not blocking any of the monitor in front of me. (I'll be talking into it while gaming -- need focus etc).
So I'll have it on Cardoid,.. so the parallel to my mouth is best but I'm unsure how best to get as close to that while keeping it out of my vision as I can come.
I was thinking -- maybe mount it really close or just behind monitor and have it literally go up high and come down 'upside down' (Shock mount at top) -- the the microphone is upside down coming down and bottom of microphone is coming down to maybe middle of my forehead (wherever it wouldn't be in my line of sight).
Then I thought,.. maybe I could just slide the arm over to the right or left of my face -- But unsure how bad that will sound, or if the mic can be adjusted to work fine 12 inches away to the right or left. Or maybe my coming from top .. down will produce best sound (with tuning of course) for gaming live.
Now of course when doing voice over in post (editing) I will have the microphone even with the mouth .. definitely.
I posted this because someone has bound to be 'bugged' by a big microphone in front of them while they play/do stuff on the screen(s) of their setup and figured out the best - or 'least annoying' way to position it and mount that Rode PSA1 arm possible. While other people having the mic right in front of their face doesn't bother them at all. I get it.. I do. I wish it didn't bug me.. but it does -- hell even the boom mic on this sennheiser headset was done in a massively glossy paint (rest of the headset is matte black) -- and that makes it flicker brightly in the light .. no kidding. So I didn't repaint or do anything drastic -- but I do keep it even with the chin or so to keep that thing reflecting out of my vision lol (yes I know that sounds anal -- and it's my first headset to ever reflect at all lol..).. But I digress...
If you have any ideas, have this setup or similar - I'd love to know as soon as possible, as I'll be setting this thing up in less than 24 hours.
TLDR: -- I have a Yeti USB Microphone with Radius II Shockmount - Pop Filter - and Rode PSA1 Arm mount arriving Monday/tomorrow. What is the best way to position all of this to keep it completely OUT of my line of sight (vision) yet still sound pretty good while gaming? [During voice over I will have it in front of me of course.] Thanks.
I researched and tested some microphones -- and decided on the Yeti (Blackout edition (just for looks) ) -- But the Blue Yeti has the best bass/low end response in the sub $300 price range imho -- and the sensitivity can be controlled but be useful as well.
Anyhow -- With this microphone I have the Radius II Shockmount coming -- as well as a popular pop Filter -- and I didn't skimp on a $13 Arm stand -- I went halfway decent with the Rode PSA1.
So you should have an idea of what I'm working with.. it's range, etc.
Now I'm looking for the best angle/position to move the microphone on that articulating arm to have it OUT of my face completely and not blocking any of the monitor in front of me. (I'll be talking into it while gaming -- need focus etc).
So I'll have it on Cardoid,.. so the parallel to my mouth is best but I'm unsure how best to get as close to that while keeping it out of my vision as I can come.
I was thinking -- maybe mount it really close or just behind monitor and have it literally go up high and come down 'upside down' (Shock mount at top) -- the the microphone is upside down coming down and bottom of microphone is coming down to maybe middle of my forehead (wherever it wouldn't be in my line of sight).
Then I thought,.. maybe I could just slide the arm over to the right or left of my face -- But unsure how bad that will sound, or if the mic can be adjusted to work fine 12 inches away to the right or left. Or maybe my coming from top .. down will produce best sound (with tuning of course) for gaming live.
Now of course when doing voice over in post (editing) I will have the microphone even with the mouth .. definitely.
I posted this because someone has bound to be 'bugged' by a big microphone in front of them while they play/do stuff on the screen(s) of their setup and figured out the best - or 'least annoying' way to position it and mount that Rode PSA1 arm possible. While other people having the mic right in front of their face doesn't bother them at all. I get it.. I do. I wish it didn't bug me.. but it does -- hell even the boom mic on this sennheiser headset was done in a massively glossy paint (rest of the headset is matte black) -- and that makes it flicker brightly in the light .. no kidding. So I didn't repaint or do anything drastic -- but I do keep it even with the chin or so to keep that thing reflecting out of my vision lol (yes I know that sounds anal -- and it's my first headset to ever reflect at all lol..).. But I digress...
If you have any ideas, have this setup or similar - I'd love to know as soon as possible, as I'll be setting this thing up in less than 24 hours.
TLDR: -- I have a Yeti USB Microphone with Radius II Shockmount - Pop Filter - and Rode PSA1 Arm mount arriving Monday/tomorrow. What is the best way to position all of this to keep it completely OUT of my line of sight (vision) yet still sound pretty good while gaming? [During voice over I will have it in front of me of course.] Thanks.