However, for commenting on videos, I have a feeling that it will be easier to record directly onto the computer. It is a very simple solution which has a lot going for it, but it assumes that your workflow is a) record b) transfer to computer and c) edit clip on computer. A digital recorder is an alternative to the microphone/interface approach you don't need both.For example, a large multi-channel interface, or a mixer will not improve the recording at all (you have just one mic - nothing to mix down!) and will just make things unnecessarily big and complicated. that requires it, USB or Firewire depending on the computer interface you're using).īeyond that, extra features will just get in the way. The interface should match your mic (e.g. However, if you do use an anaglogue microphone, then obviously you some sort of computer interface, and a digital audio interface (USB or Firewire) is the obvious way to go. As I mentioned earlier, a top of the range microphone is not actually required, and neither XLR (with or without phantom power) will make a discernible difference to the recording.Monitoring headphones - certainly! Again, these need to be decent and comfortable, but it's only your own voice you're listening to, so don't worry too much about the spec.
You can get commercial portable booths or, if you have a studio, hang some sound absorbing materials on the wall. street noise, or noises within the flat) and b) reduction, but not elimination, of echos. What you need is a) separation from the outside environment (e.g.
A pop filter is an excellent accessory, and a decent mount will of course help (though for such purposes it is not essential).no need for stereo, limited frequency and dynamic range etc). specification, podcasting, recording and audio book and narration and commenting on videos are all the same - they entail one person sitting in front of a microphone and speaking (i.e.