Reddit reviews Mudder 5 Pack Foam Mic Cover Handheld Microphone Windscreen (5 Pack)

They are called windscreens and you can buy some right there!

There are many types of windscreens. You can get a plain black one like this. You can get colored ones like these. Or you can get a multipack like this and change them out like a toothbrush to keep your microphone clean. =)

I think those mics are fine to start out with. (the standard professional broadcast mics can easily start at $300 and go up from there) I would recommend to pay a few extra dollars and get some mic cover muffs to help with plosives. https://www.amazon.com/Mudder-Cover-Handheld-Microphone-Windscreen/dp/B019OO4IY6/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=mic+muff&qid=1556413188&s=gateway&sr=8-4

I have some pretty expensive and high quality mics, but on occasion will use a SM58 if need be. The main difference is the pro sound I want is realized quicker with the higher end mics.

However, with a few good moves during mixing you can get just about any mic to sound great.

I currently do not have any tutorials to share, but I will sooner than later. In the mean time feel free to message me whenever for some more tips. Happy to help.

Also, I have a short survey that I would love for you to fill out if you have the time. It's just meant to let me know what stuff most people are struggling with. If your interested in taking it i'll DM it to you. It would help me quite a bit.

Hope all this helps!

Justin

It would... work. But not well. Remember that you're working with a pure-audio medium, so sounding good is almost as important as having good content. If you have to use this setup, here are a few issues you'll run into-

• Ambient sound- imnidirectional mode will pick up a little of everything. Literally. Echo? Done. Noise from outside? Yup. Literally everything but what your listeners are there for? Possibly.
  
  
• Lack of depth- to get that rich vocal range, you gotta be at the right distance from the right mic. You will have neither with this rig.
  
  
• So much editing- considering that you're likely going to be using Audacity (nothing wrong with that at all), you'll have so much editing to do, and with no idea of what the mic is picking up (see below) to prepare you. Audacity is not the best for really mixing down audio, so you'll be putting a lot of responsibility on a program that isn't the best choice for it
  
  
• No zero-latency monitoring- this is actually huge. You'll either be plugged into the computer while your brain tries to be in the present while also listening on a lag (ugh) or you'll be flying blind (double ugh) since you can't just throw on some cans and monitor in real time. This doesn't seem important, but it super is. Being able to hear what the mic hears with no lag is a game changer.
  
  
  Here's what I'd recommend instead:
  
  Behringer XM1800s 3-pack - the products most often purchased together will run you about $55 (less than a Blue Snowball), and includes a 5-pack of windscreens, and 1 10-foot XLR cable. Personally I would replace that with 2 of the 6-foot versions- I use that exact cable with an AT2020 and for the price it's excellent. By shopping for a good deal you can spend less- buying used or on sale or even from a fellow podcaster who has moved up to more serious gear can help you out there.
  
  To get those sweet vocal tones from the mic to the computer, you'll need an interface. I use an Audio Technica AT2020 run through a Scarlet Solo, but it's just me, and their 2-mic version is excessive for what it brings to the table. Consider the Behringer Xenyx Q802USB interface. The mixer.controls will help you dial in your audio, reducing editing time/effort and reliance on Audacity.
  
  Now, I'm well aware that that is basically double the budget that you have in mind. I don't enjoy giving you that news, but- and this is important- spending ~$130 isn't that big a deal over the long term, and if you wind up taking this more seriously it will give you a massive advantage right out of the gate, and will make the process of recording so much easier, leaving you more time and energy to focus on content and enjoying the process. Because, let's be honest, that's what you start a podcast for; enjoyment. With the mics I recommended, a mic stand isn't crucial right out of the gate, but even if you really just want stands, getting a cheap boom or scissor is totally doable for $30 or less.

okay brother so far this the set up i got in my cart is there anything im missing?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XNZF99T/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1BS2LGJ63FMIS&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X7YJUGG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=AB3RH2VK84JRX&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019OO4IY6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A3T95V05QKJ0CN&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NJ2TIE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QHURLHM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?smid=AV80KMVI6ZWQL&psc=1

You should get a foam cover for it if you don't already have one.

Black Microphone Covers - Amazon

Or funky colored ones if you're looking for excitement in your life - Also Amazon

Basic setup for a 4-person podcast:

• Basic Windows laptop - $500
  
• Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD 4ch interface - $99
  
• Reaper - Free
  
• (4) GLS ES-58 mics - $36 each, total of $144
  
• 6-pack of foam windscreens - $7
  
• (4) clamp-on boom arm mic stands - $14 each - total of $56
  
• (4) Monoprice 10' XLR cables - $6.24 each - total of $25
  
• Monoprice 4ch Headphone amplifier - $23
  
• (4) Monoprice Lightweight Headphones - $9.21 each - total of $37
  
• (4) Monoprice 12ft headphone extension cords - $1 each - total of $4
  
• 6-pack of moving blankets (to hang around the room to reduce flutter echo) - $28
  
• (2) Ikea desk lamps - $10 each - total of $20
  
  Total: $943.