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projects:entr0py_encore:how_to [2020/05/08 00:20] – [Microphone Accessories] metalgamer | projects:entr0py_encore:how_to [2021/01/09 17:50] (current) – The procaster does not need 48V phantom power metalgamer | ||
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====== entr0py Encore - HowTo participate ====== | ====== entr0py Encore - HowTo participate ====== | ||
- | ===== Small Audio Setup ===== | + | ===== Hardware ===== |
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+ | ==== Using the audio setup from the club ==== | ||
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+ | <note important> | ||
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+ | First of all, place the microphone stand in front of you. Next, connect the microphone spider to the stand. Now install the Rode Procaster microphone in the spider. | ||
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+ | Next connect the Presonus AudioBox with the provided USB cable to your machine. | ||
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+ | Now connect the microphone via the provided XLR cable to the Presonus AudioBox. | ||
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+ | Next connect the provided headphones with the Presonus AudioBox. | ||
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+ | Now speak in a normal voice into the mic and adjust the gain until the clip led lights up. If it lights up, then rollback a little bit, until the led does not light up anymore. | ||
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+ | ==== DIY Small Audio Setup ==== | ||
Good audio quality is everything in podcasting, so a good audio setup is needed for it. | Good audio quality is everything in podcasting, so a good audio setup is needed for it. | ||
- | ==== Audio Interface | + | === Audio Interface === |
A USB audio interface that works for your OS is enough. It should at least have 1 XLR input and 1 Headphone output. It should also provide 48V phantom power. I recommend this one [[https:// | A USB audio interface that works for your OS is enough. It should at least have 1 XLR input and 1 Headphone output. It should also provide 48V phantom power. I recommend this one [[https:// | ||
- | ==== Microphone | + | === Microphone === |
A good microphone is the heart of the small audio setup. For podcasting a large diaphragm microphone with an cardioid pattern should be used. I can recommend two different ones: | A good microphone is the heart of the small audio setup. For podcasting a large diaphragm microphone with an cardioid pattern should be used. I can recommend two different ones: | ||
* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * The AT2020 is also available with an USB connection instead of XLR. The link points to the XLR version. The USB/ | ||
* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
- | ==== Microphone Accessories | + | You can find sometimes bundles at Thomann, which include some accessories. They are often a little cheaper, but are guaranteed to work, so you might also search for them to save on money. |
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+ | === Microphone Accessories === | ||
A microphone needs accessories. First of all we need a shock mount, so that the microphone is less susceptible for vibrations of your table etc... Buy also the correct shock mount for your microphone. | A microphone needs accessories. First of all we need a shock mount, so that the microphone is less susceptible for vibrations of your table etc... Buy also the correct shock mount for your microphone. | ||
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- | ==== Headphones | + | === Headphones === |
You need headphones. Without headphones, I will not let you participate. Anything is good here. If you want to buy new ones, I can recommend you the following: [[https:// | You need headphones. Without headphones, I will not let you participate. Anything is good here. If you want to buy new ones, I can recommend you the following: [[https:// |