{"id":22657,"date":"2020-03-27T16:31:15","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T15:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/?p=22657"},"modified":"2020-03-27T16:31:15","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T15:31:15","slug":"popular-microphones-radio-podcasting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/popular-microphones-radio-podcasting\/","title":{"rendered":"Popular microphones for Radio and Podcasting"},"content":{"rendered":"

The great thing about online radio and podcasting is that you don’t have to be a professional to start the adventure! That being said, it can also make it difficult to choose the right microphone<\/strong> for your project (especially when there is so much choice out there!) Today we’re going to show you some of the most popular microphones for podcasting and radio broadcasting, whether you’re on a budget or not!<\/p>\n

Behringer B1: $80<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Another advantage is the shock mount<\/strong>, wind<\/strong> screen<\/strong>, XLR<\/strong> cable<\/strong> and storage<\/strong>\u00a0case<\/strong> that come with it! Overall, you get the crisp sound of a studio condenser mic at a price that’s great for home usage.<\/p>\n

Purchase the Behringer B1 here!<\/a>\n

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Condenser microphones require extra power (known as phantom power<\/strong>) to work correctly, so make sure to keep an eye out for the 48V<\/strong> on your audio interface! <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Audio-Technica AT2020: $80<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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It comes supplied with a metal swivel-mount<\/strong> and a travel pouch. <\/strong>If you’re looking for a bundle package (including XLR cable and a pop filter) click here<\/a>. Overall, the\u00a0Audio-Technica AT2020 is a great all-purpose mic<\/strong> that provides\u00a0particular richness and warmth<\/strong> when it comes to voice recording.<\/p>\n

Purchase the Audio-Technica AT2020 here!<\/a>\n

Rode Procaster: $149<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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The XLR cable is not provided, you can purchase one here for $3,70<\/a>. Overall, it’s an excellent microphone that delivers in terms of professional sound quality!<\/p>\n

Purchase the Rode Procaster here!<\/a>\n

Rode Broadcaster: $305<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Unfortunately, it doesn’t come with an XLR cable or shock mount, so you’ll need to purchase those separately. However, it does include an internal pop filter.\u00a0<\/strong>Overall, this is a great sounding microphone that is pretty well known for capturing the richness of lower sounds.<\/p>\n

Purchase the Rode Broadcaster here!<\/a>\n

SHURE SM7B: $329<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Overall, the vocal reproduction of this mic is very impressive. Thanks to its cardioid<\/strong> pick up pattern<\/strong>, background noises stay in the background, even if you don’t have a professional set up.<\/p>\n

Fun fact:<\/strong><\/span> Michael Jackson recorded \u00ab\u00a0Thriller\u00a0\u00bb<\/em> with the\u00a0Shure SM7B!<\/p>\n

Purchase the Shure SM7B here!<\/a>\n

Neumann U87 Ai: $2039<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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A 10 dB attenuation switch<\/strong> is located on the rear and an additional switch at the rear allows to change the microphone’s cutoff frequency<\/strong>. This is the most expensive microphone in our list of recommendations, but there is no denying the amazing sound quality that comes with it.<\/p>\n

Purchase the Neumann U87 Ai here!<\/a>\n

Although having a good microphone will obviously impact the quality of your voice, it’s important to remember that the mic doesn’t do all of the work<\/strong> for you.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0sound processing<\/strong> is also an important part of your audio! In addition to (and prior to) sound processing, amplification is also very important, especially for low impedance microphones (the higher the number, the lower the impedance) output.\u00a0This means you will need a suitable audio interface<\/a>\/preamplifier<\/a> to accompany your microphone. Your mic technique<\/strong> will also impact the quality of your audio, so make sure that you’ve researched your microphone in order to understand how to use it efficiently!<\/p>\n

Create your Radio Station and start broadcasting!<\/a>\n

Are you interested in starting your own podcast? Discover Ausha<\/a><\/strong> today!\u00a0?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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