Title sums it up. I need a mic that will cancel out the loud TV that is two feet away from me. Preferably not a headset mic, but a desktop one if possible. I have good quality ear buds and don't want to replace them with other headphones as well.
why don't you turn your TV down
[QUOTE=lavacano;34652325]why don't you turn your TV down[/QUOTE]
Computer might be in living room and dad/mom/sister/brother/all 4 might be watching TV in same room.
[QUOTE=nikomo;34652530]Computer might be in living room and dad/mom/sister/brother/all 4 might be watching TV in same room.[/QUOTE]
This
[url]http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002VUAFY8[/url]
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What you are looking for is a more direcitonal polar pattern microphone, most likely hyper cardioid.
You're not going to find one of those in a low low price range.
A google search brought up the Samson C01U.
I've used it before, it's an ok microphone.. Not too much noise, the quality is good but it's USB so you get what you pay for.
[QUOTE=meepy;34652124]Title sums it up. I need a mic that will cancel out the loud TV that is two feet away from me. Preferably not a headset mic, but a desktop one if possible. I have good quality ear buds and don't want to replace them with other headphones as well.[/QUOTE]
[url]http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=USB+condenser+mic&x=0&y=0[/url]
Pick one of those. Yes they dont come cheap.
AT2020
^Don't be a fucking idiot and recommend that garbage microphone please.
To cancel out a loud TV, and you lot are recommending condensers? I hate to break it to you but you're so fucking wrong.
Even a cardioid pattern condenser will pick up his TV way more than other options out there, OP you need a Dynamic, not a Condenser. Dynamics are used more for speech so I presume that'll suit you well, and they also look like performance microphones, that's because they are, they're used on stages at shows because they can be so-so for vocals, but more importantly, they can filter out large crowds.
[url]http://www.amazon.com/Samson-Q1UCW-Dynamic-USB-Microphone/dp/B000RMDGWA/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1329098907&sr=1-10[/url]
It'll get the job done, but if you're talking directly in front of it you should consider getting a cheap pop filter/foam ball windscreen.
[QUOTE=Weltmeister;34672960]^Don't be a fucking idiot and recommend that garbage microphone please.
To cancel out a loud TV, and you lot are recommending condensers? I hate to break it to you but you're so fucking wrong.
Even a cardioid pattern condenser will pick up his TV way more than other options out there, OP you need a Dynamic, not a Condenser. Dynamics are used more for speech so I presume that'll suit you well, and they also look like performance microphones, that's because they are, they're used on stages at shows because they can be so-so for vocals, but more importantly, they can filter out large crowds.
[url]http://www.amazon.com/Samson-Q1UCW-Dynamic-USB-Microphone/dp/B000RMDGWA/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1329098907&sr=1-10[/url]
It'll get the job done, but if you're talking directly in front of it you should consider getting a cheap pop filter/foam ball windscreen.[/QUOTE]Garbage? I don't think so, especially the XLR version. The microphone is extremely versatile. I actually use it for almost everything.
Yeah, it's not as good as a 2000a se or the AT 4033, but it is a solid microphone for $100.
And dynamics used more for speech? Huh? Dynamic microphones are used for all types of applications equally, some more suited than others (instrument micing, drums, amps). You don't mic someone in the studio to a Dynamic, you mic them to a nice large diaphragm condenser or a ribbon.
Now seeing as how his task is to reduce background noise I can see where you're coming from with a Dynamic. But the pickup pattern is going to be much much much smaller to talk into which means he will have to get really close to the mic, all the time. Unless he wants to turn it up, which would defeat the purpose of getting the dynamic anyway. You could get the same effect from a condenser (hyper cardioid) by turning the volume down and getting really close.
It's pretty garbage. Horribly neutral and muddy so unless you're a women there are loads of better microphones for men, especially those with bassy voices. Also yes, Dynamics are used much more for speech, why do you think any radio studio in the world worth it's money probably uses atleast a SM7B? The MXL 990 condenser for example is something I use casually since I would rather not use my RE20 all day long. It's warm rounded sound is perfect to bring out my fairly neutral Nevadan accent. I don't have a boomy voice though so I can overlook the fact that it's a tad muddy. I got that microphone for 60 bucks (shockmount included), and it sounds loads better than an AT2020 out of the box when it comes to my voice. These niche voice factors only really apply to Condensers though. Anyone and everyone sounds good on a high end radio dynamic.
But for lower prices, yes Condensers will sound nicer, but, it'll just sound terrible if you're in a super noisy environment.
This Condenser-Dynamic Microphone argument depends entirely on the specific elements you are comparing.
Polar pattern and Frequency "Response" play a MUCH greater role in how the mic reacts to its environment compared to how it actually goes about this, whether it be Dynamic, Condenser or Ribbon. For example, Many pop singers prefer the [i]Condenser[/i] microphones such as the AKG C5 for stage use. And some singers prefer a Dynamic in the studio (Anthony kiedis SM7b, BSSM?)
Dynamics tend to need better impedance matching and MUCH more clean gain to attain similar performance, however.
The reason dynamics are used more on stage isn't due to isolation (Hey, you should be using the 3:1 rule and selecting the correct polar pattern microphone [i]anyway[/i]) it's because condensers are generally more fragile than their dynamic equivalents
In the end, you want the TV in the Null zone on the microphone's pattern, An example would be a shotgun microphone designed for video, they are MUCH more sensitive on axis than off.
But this won't help you if the mic was placed above the monitor and the TV is behind you. And this is before you even consider reflections within the room itself. The super-cardioid Samson posted above won't help a bit if it is situated like this, dynamics don't have magical noise-cancelling properties. They pick up what is within their polar pattern just like any other microphone.
You'd be surprised how you can exploit the polar pattern of a mic for cancellation. Especially when you consider anything "Behind" the mic is of inverse polarity, you can use two Fig-8 mics to almost completely isolate a singer and their acoustic guitar. It's all in the positioning and proximity.
Being a gear snob gets you nowhere.
You could try a microphone designed for close usage that has active noise cancelling (Such as those used for radio systems at live events or call center headsets) - Another way to "Noise cancel" a TV would be to get a microphone designed for speech (NOT SINGING), In other words a band-limited microphone that operates within human speech range only.
I won't recommend anything specific because I don't recommend gear I haven't personally used.
[QUOTE=Tezzanator92;34681154]This Condenser-Dynamic Microphone argument depends entirely on the specific elements you are comparing.
Polar pattern and Frequency "Response" play a MUCH greater role in how the mic reacts to its environment compared to how it actually goes about this, whether it be Dynamic, Condenser or Ribbon. For example, Many pop singers prefer the [i]Condenser[/i] microphones such as the AKG C5 for stage use. And some singers prefer a Dynamic in the studio (Anthony kiedis SM7b, BSSM?)
Dynamics tend to need better impedance matching and MUCH more clean gain to attain similar performance, however.
The reason dynamics are used more on stage isn't due to isolation (Hey, you should be using the 3:1 rule and selecting the correct polar pattern microphone [i]anyway[/i]) it's because condensers are generally more fragile than their dynamic equivalents
In the end, you want the TV in the Null zone on the microphone's pattern, An example would be a shotgun microphone designed for video, they are MUCH more sensitive on axis than off.
But this won't help you if the mic was placed above the monitor and the TV is behind you. And this is before you even consider reflections within the room itself. The super-cardioid Samson posted above won't help a bit if it is situated like this, dynamics don't have magical noise-cancelling properties. They pick up what is within their polar pattern just like any other microphone.
You'd be surprised how you can exploit the polar pattern of a mic for cancellation. Especially when you consider anything "Behind" the mic is of inverse polarity, you can use two Fig-8 mics to almost completely isolate a singer and their acoustic guitar. It's all in the positioning and proximity.
Being a gear snob gets you nowhere.
You could try a microphone designed for close usage that has active noise cancelling (Such as those used for radio systems at live events or call center headsets) - Another way to "Noise cancel" a TV would be to get a microphone designed for speech (NOT SINGING), In other words a band-limited microphone that operates within human speech range only.
I won't recommend anything specific because I don't recommend gear I haven't personally used.[/QUOTE]
Wow I just wrote up the biggest reply in the world to that and Chrome fucking crashes.
Point is, there are shitloads of factors when it comes to microphones, but I've tested all of the sub-entry-level >100 buck USB microphones as a part of my career, and they're all terrible, but when it comes to close-talk Voice isolating the Samson is your best bet.
As for above 100 bucks, the AT2020USB isn't worth it, it's a 60 buck entry-level condenser at best that gets blindly bought because it looks pretty, and the USB version is worse, just all around honestly not worth the price you pay because you could be getting something that will fit you so much better like a ATR2500 for a few bucks more.
[QUOTE=nikomo;34652530]Computer might be in living room and dad/mom/sister/brother/all 4 might be watching TV in same room.[/QUOTE]
yo i had this problem then i stopped being 12
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