Microphone Tips for a newb?

OzTalksHw

OzTalksHw

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Hey guys, I just really started making videos a few days ago and I really like it. The only issue is my mic. I figured out how to get rid of static, but it still does not sound the way I want it to. How do you equalize the voice so there are no spikes in waves, and how do you make your voice a bit heavier?

Watch some of my video and you will see what I mean: /watch?v=GtHnFrttP0A

My microphone is pretty good, it was a $45 one.

Microsoft HD-5000 Webcam

SOFTWARE I USE(if it helps):
Audacity
WavePad Sound Editor, Free
Windows XP
 
thedigblackbick said:
Hey guys, I just really started making videos a few days ago and I really like it. The only issue is my mic. I figured out how to get rid of static, but it still does not sound the way I want it to. How do you equalize the voice so there are no spikes in waves, and how do you make your voice a bit heavier?

Watch some of my video and you will see what I mean: /watch?v=GtHnFrttP0A

My microphone is pretty good, it was a $45 one.

Microsoft HD-5000 Webcam

SOFTWARE I USE(if it helps):
Audacity
WavePad Sound Editor, Free
Windows XP
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I have a Microsoft Gaming Headset with a good mic. It was really cheap actually.
 
thedigblackbick said:
Hey guys, I just really started making videos a few days ago and I really like it. The only issue is my mic. I figured out how to get rid of static, but it still does not sound the way I want it to. How do you equalize the voice so there are no spikes in waves, and how do you make your voice a bit heavier?

Watch some of my video and you will see what I mean: /watch?v=GtHnFrttP0A

My microphone is pretty good, it was a $45 one.

Microsoft HD-5000 Webcam

SOFTWARE I USE(if it helps):
Audacity
WavePad Sound Editor, Free
Windows XP
Click to expand...
first of all love the profile picture Milo right? xD and mess around with the audio setting within in audacity, and make sure u have a pop filter for your mic, will help that out, look up tutorials on how to work with your audio, cause its quiet tricky to get right! hopefully this helped!:)
 
Scoby125 said:
first of all love the profile picture Milo right? xD and mess around with the audio setting within in audacity, and make sure u have a pop filter for your mic, will help that out, look up tutorials on how to work with your audio, cause its quiet tricky to get right! hopefully this helped!:)
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FISH HOOKS FTW! And what's a pop filter?
I've been following tuts but I still don't feel like I have my settings just right. Guess I will experiment more with it tonight.
 
If none of those work you may just have to buy a new mic, I bought a blue yeti mic which was around 100 bucks and is pretty and awesome, If you want a mic that works for gaming also though i would recommend Turtle Beach X12's which are just around as good and a little cheaper! Sorry i dont know what to do about the static though there are some alternative choices :P
 
Yeah, I followed giski's tut and I think my mic is a bit fuzzy or I am too loud. Time to invest in a new one!
 
thedigblackbick said:
FISH HOOKS FTW! And what's a pop filter?
I've been following tuts but I still don't feel like I have my settings just right. Guess I will experiment more with it tonight.
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Hellz yeah that show is awesome, as a 17 year old I would gladly sit down and watch it lol, and a pop filter is sort of like a cover for your mic, which would stop words with the letter "p" like crackling and braking, im sure you know what I mean! Im not sure if your mic has one or not but it might be something to look into!:)
 
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