I'm looking for a high quality microphone to use for casting and build videos.
Through a lot of mic tech videos, as well as casting advice, different people have different opinions on what mics to get. In my situation, I'll mostly be sitting in a quiet room in a closed environment. I have a rather large desk, and ample space to put a decent boom arm and shock mount.
So far, I'm leading toward the Rode Procaster, however I hear the Sure brand is of excellent quality. I need a mic, boom, as well as an adequate shock mount.
I'd go with the Audi Technica AT2020. I believe that is what Logan uses. I have one and it is a great mic. Much cheaper than the Rode too as it can be had for about $100. It is a very good sounding mic.
People are surprised but often times with mics, and most audio, spending more is just spending more. I doubt you'd be able to tell the difference between the Rode and the AT.
No matter how expensive or cheap a microphone is, the quality of the final (audio) product is dependant on your 'microphone technique'. I use a AKG 120 Perception usb mic, which still produces quality audio.
Is there anything specific i should be looking for when inquiring about a mic? I'd like to know if there is anything technically that'd distinguish one mic from another.
Though the difference is $100 compared to about $250 - Is there really nothing better when the price is more than doubled? Don't get me wrong, I'm definitely keen on getting a cheaper mic at the same quality, but only if it really is the same quality.
No idea what that entails, will look into it though :)
Technically? Ehh I supposed pick up pattern, sensitivity, and features like pads and roll off switches. Neither the RODE or AT have those anyway so they are the same.
Trust me it will be the same quality. Mics are mics above a certain point. I have used that RODE before. My friend used one for podcasting. I compared it to my AT2020 and a CAD U37 ($40 mic). They sounded all the same. Looking at the two and from my own experience, spending that $150 more will get you nothing in terms of audio quality.
Also, you know these all use XLR connectors right? I'm assuming you have something to deal with that. I personally don't like XLR but to each his own.
Microphone technique refers to how you speak into a microphone. The distance you sit from it, the angle, how you speak and pronounce certain sounds. Make sure you invest in a good pop filter to help deal with that.
