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Title: Replacement desktop mic.
Post by: Fragil1ty on Sun, 28 September 2014, 09:32:05

Hey guys,

So currently I have the Samson Meteor Mic and for some strange reason it receives loads of background noise, yet when I see other streamers use it and what not, there is no background noise what so ever, so I was thinking about either:

Getting the condenser version:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SAMSON-Samson-Condenser-Meteor-Mic/dp/B00F9ATYWG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1411914617&sr=8-2&keywords=samson+meteor+mic

Or maybe another good quality desktop mic? I just don't really know what are good desktop mics at the moment, I've heard the Blue yeti and blue snowball are really good, but they are a little bit too big for my set-up and what not, I like to have a mic that doesn't take up too much of my room and what not.

Any ideas?

Title: Re: Replacement desktop mic.
Post by: Grim Fandango on Sun, 28 September 2014, 10:27:09

I think the ones you mentioned are the most common recommendations.

Additionally, if you do not want to spend much for decent quality, and want something that does not take up too much space. Then something like the Samson go Mic is a great option.
http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/microphones/usb-microphones/gomic/

Title: Re: Replacement desktop mic.
Post by: demik on Sun, 28 September 2014, 11:03:23

your current mic seems to be about the same size as the blue snowball. i've heard it picks up sounds pretty well so you don't have to have it right in front of you.

Title: Re: Replacement desktop mic.
Post by: Fragil1ty on Sun, 28 September 2014, 14:52:34

Quote from: demik on Sun, 28 September 2014, 11:03:23

your current mic seems to be about the same size as the blue snowball. i've heard it picks up sounds pretty well so you don't have to have it right in front of you.

I always thought the BS was a lot bigger, maybe I was wrong. I'll check it out and see what the current prices are and what not. Thanks dude.

Title: Re: Replacement desktop mic.
Post by: epzy on Sun, 28 September 2014, 15:24:10

Blue Snowball/Yeti is very good.

Title: Re: Replacement desktop mic.
Post by: jameslr on Mon, 29 September 2014, 13:32:37

+1 for blue yeti

Title: Re: Replacement desktop mic.
Post by: funkymeeba on Mon, 29 September 2014, 14:53:19

If background noise is a big problem, I would avoid condenser mics. They are quite sensitive, even if they have cardioid patterns. Perhaps you can find a way to apply a noise gate to your mic input?

Title: Re: Replacement desktop mic.
Post by: Fragil1ty on Wed, 01 October 2014, 21:09:36

Quote from: funkymeeba on Mon, 29 September 2014, 14:53:19

If background noise is a big problem, I would avoid condenser mics. They are quite sensitive, even if they have cardioid patterns. Perhaps you can find a way to apply a noise gate to your mic input?

Are there any programs out there that may do this? I'd love to know, it would save me going and buying a new microphone for essentially nothing.