I'm still in the process of recording my course, though I have a few mics I have used in many situations so here's my take on them. Sennhesier e945 Pro dynamic mic for stage peformers with very small pickup distance optimal for loud stages and noisy environments. This would be my 1st rec for those recording in noisy environments. AKG C3000 Large diaphragm condenser, bright and sharp for singing and voice overs and great budget mic for acoustic instruments or ambient sounds. Needs a sound treated room with no analogue clocks (it picks up the ticks!). Beyerdynamic opus 100 A great handheld condenser microphone that gives clear vocals without picking up ants crawling around. Still need a decent acoustic room or booth. I have used this in a few voiceovers. Rode Smartlav Cool cheap little condenser lapel mic that can pickup unwanted ambient noises, neighbours barking dogs and those darned cockatoos that always patiently wait for me to stop talking. AKG C80 Small budget shotgun mic designed for lecturns that works well for directional miking in small environments. Zoom H1 I have used this countless times for recording singing, speaking and an on hold phone msg (not recommended). Best option for recording sound from a wide area or if you need something portable. It will work surprisingly well in a quiet room though. FTR some of the most popular used mics in radio are dynamic mics: Sennheiser MD421 EV RE20 Shure SM7 These are all great mics that give a full and clear vox sound though you have to be fairly close to them for best results. And I use a Presonus 2|6 audio interface and Audacity. I am a fan of Rode mics and hope to soon test the NTG4. PS I have used a couple cheap condenser USB mics but they all had a background hum. Cheers Bruno
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