What microphone do you recommend?

I used to use the Blue Snowball, I either had to yell at it in the "commentary setting" or I had to risk it picking up outside noises in the other setting that made myself heard. So I upgraded to the Yeti and fell in love. I really like the Yeti and would recommend using it over the Snowball.
 
I run a fairly expensive setup, but then I'm in this for the long haul. ;)

Audio Interface:
http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/X1204USB.aspx

Microphone:
http://www.shure.com/americas/products/microphones/sm/sm7b-vocal-microphone

And I record in Adobe Audition. Though I have Audacity as well. Part of my sound is good gear, part of it is editing, and part is just natural voice. Especially when you settle on a group of settings in Audition or Audacity that really suits your voice.

I don't have a problem with the Blue Yeti itself. It's a decent mic for the money. Problem is limitations. I prefer XLR mics, and once you have a passable XLR interface (Tascam, M-Audio, etc.) you're all set and have a wide range of choice. If you want USB, you're stuck with a very limited offering.

Spend $100 on an audio interface (M-Audio Fast Track) and the world of microphones opens up.
 
Tarmack said:
I run a fairly expensive setup, but then I'm in this for the long haul. ;)

Audio Interface:


Microphone:


And I record in Adobe Audition. Though I have Audacity as well. Part of my sound is good gear, part of it is editing, and part is just natural voice. Especially when you settle on a group of settings in Audition or Audacity that really suits your voice.

I don't have a problem with the Blue Yeti itself. It's a decent mic for the money. Problem is limitations. I prefer XLR mics, and once you have a passable XLR interface (Tascam, M-Audio, etc.) you're all set and have a wide range of choice. If you want USB, you're stuck with a very limited offering.

Spend $100 on an audio interface (M-Audio Fast Track) and the world of microphones opens up.
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Well that is pretty cool! I think I'm just going to stick with my yeti for a while though, maybe if I expand my recording are I will be able to fit something like this on my desk if I get a bigger one... ha. Thank you for the reply!
 
Tarmack said:
I run a fairly expensive setup, but then I'm in this for the long haul. ;)

Audio Interface:


Microphone:


And I record in Adobe Audition. Though I have Audacity as well. Part of my sound is good gear, part of it is editing, and part is just natural voice. Especially when you settle on a group of settings in Audition or Audacity that really suits your voice.

I don't have a problem with the Blue Yeti itself. It's a decent mic for the money. Problem is limitations. I prefer XLR mics, and once you have a passable XLR interface (Tascam, M-Audio, etc.) you're all set and have a wide range of choice. If you want USB, you're stuck with a very limited offering.

Spend $100 on an audio interface (M-Audio Fast Track) and the world of microphones opens up.
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That looks like an awesome set up. What would you recommend for a mobile set up for outdoor shooting? Can I take that equipment outdoors? I have a decent camera and lens, but would like to step up my audio recording too. Right now I use a Yeti and Rode pro mic.
 
Honestly, no. The Mixing board is too big for anything mobile. Google the M-Audio Fast Track. It's an XLR interface that will fit in the palm of your hand. So, laptop, Fast Track, XLR Cable and Mic. Yeah it would work.
 
Tarmack said:
Honestly, no. The Mixing board is too big for anything mobile. Google the M-Audio Fast Track. It's an XLR interface that will fit in the palm of your hand. So, laptop, Fast Track, XLR Cable and Mic. Yeah it would work.
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Awesome, gotta look into that, hopefully they sell it in local audio stores.
 
Tarmack said:
There's another very nice benefit of moving to XLR.

Best of luck finding a 50 foot USB cable. :D
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Yeah no kidding. The Yeti comes with a decent length USB but it's not long enough to just move it around my apartment and keep connected to the main computer.
 
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