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Oh, and I use a real, closed headset (Sennheiser HD 280 Pro)... not earbuds.
On Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 1:20 PM, Chris Morton <salt -dot- morton -at- gmail -dot- com> wrote:
> Yes, this is the one.
>
> I don't have any particular tips regarding its use. I did really
> appreciate being able to plug my headset directly into the USB converter
> for real time monitoringâjust like my days in radio broadcasting.
>
> The trick with the mic is positioning. For my workhorse model, this meant
> keeping it at mouth level about 8" to 10" away and speaking across the mic.
> Yes, I always use a windscreen.
>
> Just like when I used to record radio commercials, don't worry about
> making a goof. Simply keep going, perhaps making a mental note as to which
> "take" is best. If it's a long paragraph you're reading, I might suggest
> recording one sentence at a time, leaving a gap between sentences that can
> be edited out during your post-production. Also, try to read
> conversationally, as if you're merely conversing with a good friend (it can
> help to have a mental image of that person in your head in order to get the
> bestâand most friendlyâintonations and inflections.
>
> > Chris
>
>
> 2012/1/26 Milan DavidoviÄ <milan -dot- lists -at- gmail -dot- com>
>
>> On Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 4:02 PM, Chris Morton <salt -dot- morton -at- gmail -dot- com>
>> wrote:
>> > I used a conventional Shure
>> > mic with a Shure USB adapter plugged into my laptop for this.
>>
>> This one?
>>
>> http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/8317/Pro_Audio_Recording/A_D_D_A_Converters/Shure/X2U_-_XLR-USB_Mic_Adapter.htm
>>
>> In any case, any tips or caveats on using the adapter you have?
>>
>> --
>> Milan DavidoviÄ
>> http://twitter.com/altmilan
>> http://altmilan.blogspot.com
>> http://ca.linkedin.com/in/milandavidovic
>>
>
>
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