Audacity Microphones
The quality of the sound recorded in Audacity is directly proportional to the quality of the Audacity microphones that you are using. When you compress your final sound file as an MP3 file, there will be some degradation in sound quality, so the better the sound file is before compression, the better the final file will sound. The best advice is to use the best quality microphone you can afford. We've produced adequate sound using an inexpensive USB headset microphone from Logitech.
Choosing Audacity Microphones
There are several types of microphones that work well with Audacity depending on your purpose, what you are recording, and the equipment you are using.
Dynamic Microphones
Dynamic microphones are durable general purpose microphones. They have few moving parts and are good for travel or taking on the road. They generate their own current and need no external power source.
Cardioid Condenser Microphones
Cardioid Condenser microphones (capacitor mic) produces an audio signal when sound waves hit the diaphragm causing two plates to vibrate and create an electric current. Condenser mics need an external power source called phantom power that is usually supplied by a mixer or an external power source. Condenser mics are very sensitive and responsive and will create a much stronger audio signal than dynamic mics. They are an ideal choice for studio work, but they are not as durable as the dynamic mics.
Microphone Selection
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Inexpensive Microphone It complements your PC´s sound card to deliver high-performance stereo sound from music, games, movies, and more. Its high-quality, noise-canceling microphone lets you get more from applications that use voice chat and voice command, such as multiplayer gaming, audio and video instant messaging. Inline volume and mute controls let you adjust or mute the sound, and you´ll enjoy maximum comfort thanks to soft foam earpads and a high-grip, premium rubberized headband.
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The Logitech Premium USB Headset 350 delivers a premium audio experience.
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A Dynamic Microphone The Shure SM58S Mic with Switch is legendary for its uncanny ability to withstand abuse that would destroy any other mic. World-renowned for its distinctive upper-midrange presence peak that ensures an intelligible, lively sound. Perfectly fits the hand, balanced for total comfort during long live music gigs. Frequency response is a smooth, vocal-tailored 50Hz-15kHz, and the price is a bargain considering its life expectancy. Includes an on/off switch for convenience onstage.
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USB Condenser Microphone The Samson C01U USB Studio Condenser Mic is the first affordable studio condenser mic with a direct USB output. For the first time ever, people who record music on computers have a simple, affordable way to capture high-quality vocal and acoustic instrument performances. Seamless integration was the idea, and it was obtained by creating a studio condenser microphone that can be plugged into any computer with no in/out boxes, no expensive computer pre-amps...just a USB cable!
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Cardioid Condenser Microphone |
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