Hey all, need some advice. I cut my demo on my Blue yeti USB mic. I know everyone says you shouldn't use USB mics, so i went out and bought an Audio Technica AT2020 XLR microphone and a Focusrite Solo audio interface to see the difference? Tested it out, and... the audio clips sound exactly the same to me...?
Seriously, I dont hear a difference at all. I even hear a background hum in the XLR mic. (I soundproofed my studio the exact same way the last time.) Am I doing something wrong?
Edit: Hey so in hindsight, maybe I should've been more clear. I never asked whether the Blue Yeti was better than the XLR. I KNOW an XLR mic is better, which is why I bought one. I was just confused because I got the right kind of equipment but wasn't seeing a difference. Thank you u/[Spriinkletoe](https://www.reddit.com/user/Spriinkletoe/) for the clarity!
AudioTechnica AT2020. Helluva budget studio mic, normal price $120, probably on sale right now for the holidays. It’s a really solid all around condenser mic, great for vox and instruments
EV 635a. They’re like magic mics! Either you love them or never heard of them.
AT2020, but with the mod kit from mic-parts.com - turned it from “my first condenser mic” into the first mic I grab most of the time now! Definitely gonna make some more at some point.
I had a lot of problems with my USB AT2020 + found the XLR version to have a tinny, hollow sound. Get a dynamic mic for the same price and learn to mix!
I personally use the exact set up you have as the first choice. I’d say invest in your audio it’s probably the most important part of the stream other than the “story” or like the actual content of what it is. More important than visuals, whether that’s gameplay or camera.
That being said, if you are just looking to have fun and not spend cash, just make sure you have a good enough mic and keep it as close to your mouth as you can.
No delay that I noticed. And mine did come with a pop filter but I’m going without it just because it looks better. It might sound a little better with it but not super noticeable in my opinion.
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