Know How... 217: Pocasting Mics and Headphones

We go over the best microphones, headphones, and best practices for podcasting.XLR Studio Mics Audio-Technica AT2020 $93 Cardiod Condenser Mic 20-20k response XLR Interface Requires Phantom power (48v) Side Firing Heil PR-40 Cardioid Dynamic Mic End-Firing 28-18k BIG BOTTOM! (This is a perfect mic for voice broadcast and percussion) Pop and Crackle Get yourself an Anti-Vibe mount $10 And a Pop Filter! ~$5 USB Mic Audio Technica 2020USB+ $119 Cardiod 20hz-20,000hz USB Powered 16-bit // 44.1kHz Mix control (both mic and headphones) Comes with a pop filter There's also the 2020USBi version that works with Lightning-enabled devices (and USB) Field Mic The Heil PR-35 Stick Mic $270 Cardiod Dynamic Mic 40-18Khz (No Filter) 80-18Khz (Filter) Sell for about $280 on Amazon Zoom H4n $210 Up to 32GB SD card 90 or 120 degree capture pattern 2 x XLR inputs with Phantom power USB port to use the mic as a live interface Capture rates up to 24-bit 96Khz 11 hours on 2 x AA batteries Headphones The Audio-Technica MSR7 (The price is actually going UP) ~$244 Collapsable (so they're portable) Some of the best sound in the industry (especially at this price) 45mm drivers All-day comfort, with large, cushioned ear cups, cushioned head band, and four sets of swivels REALLY good sound isolation For me, this is the silver standard for headphones under $400 Everything the M50 has, plus: Detachable cables so it can be used with phones, computers, mixing boards, etc. It LOOKS spectacular! (If Beats are showy, these are elegant) NOTHING beats this set under $400 Kingston HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset for PC & PS4 ~$88 53mm Drivers USB & 3.5mm operation Noise/Echo Cancelling from the inline DSP 15kh-25Khz frequency response Memory foam ear pads Removable Microphone 7.1 virtual surround sound Kingston HyperX Cloud Revolver ~$120 Their "Studio-grade" sound product Memory foam ear pads Removable Microphone USB & 3.5mm operation 50mm drivers (Their next-gen line) Plantronics BackBeat Pro+ $277.08 24 hours of power // Class 1 Bluetooth 4.0 Wireless Active Noise Cancellation Side-mounted controls "Whispered" status alerts Inline control (for iPhone users) Open mic (both for cancellation and for hand's free communication) Smart Sensor Controls (Pauses when you take off the headphones) Comes with a Hi-Fi USB Adapter These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/217 Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Bryan Burnett Sponsors: ifixit.com/twit enter code KNOWHOW digitalocean.com - promo code: KNOWHOW