As an Audio Engineer myself, I gotta say that's not a bad choice of microphone. The only thing you're going to need to do eventually is do some acoustic treatment of your space to make Audio Quality that much better. If you eventually ever want to upgrade your interface, maybe a 2-channel for your weekly show with Paul, I'd recommend the Focusrite 2i2. I think it's about $150 US at Sweetwater and I've had the first generation for a few years and they released gen 2 last year. It's a great piece of gear for the price. Also pickup a second AT2020 for the show too. Also a beneficial piece of kit to add to your setup would be a compressor, either software or Hardware based to help improve on keeping volume levels consistent.
Studio 7-22 i had a focusrite solo 2nd gen and that was a nightmare. My pc (windows 10) did not like the focusrite. I had lag issues and crackling noises. I returned and got a new one to get the same problems. I ended up giving it to my brother and now he has the issues while I have a behringer mixer board with 5 inputs and EQ for treble mid and lows for the same price as the focusrite.
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Ian Robinson or this if you cab afford it. I have this one and no issues www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CTKI47K/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1504971018&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=usb+compressor&dpPl=1&dpID=51IBLxAXJfL&ref=plSrch
Get some Monoprice studio monitors! They come in an 8-inch woofer option or a 5-inch. I use the 8-inch monitors with the Behringer UMC-404HD and they are accurate, clear and a pleasure for the price, considering they're the same speakers as some that cost twice as much.
Rather than the AT2020, since you're just going to use it for podcasting, voice chat, and any of the sort, a Marantz MPM 1000 is going to save you 50 bucks (without sacrificing sound quality and both have really low self noise levels) which you can throw into your expenditures for an audio interface that has a quieter preamp like a Zoom U22 or a 2nd gen Scarlet Solo or, my personal pick, an ART USBMix. As for the monitors, the Yamaha HS8 is your bare minimum. Not in price but in sound quality.
All you need now is a cheap compressor. I'm currently using an sm7b with inline mic preamp for both gaming and vocal recordings. The soundcard "presonus 22vsl" comes with built in software with zero latency compressor, gate, EQ, high-pass filter, which you can chose to just listen to or send/post. So for a streamer it's a very good soundcard since you can use compression and EQ right from the interface itself. *For monitors you can't go wrong with KRK rokit 5 g3. Great value and good sound. Another good value monitor is M-Audio BX5!*
Mackies!!! Mackies are great studio monitors that are also very cheap. The CR5BT's come in at a little over $200, 5 inch monitors that also have a bluetooth function, allowing you to have your desktop audio wired in, but your phone audio come in over bluetooth. (i use this function for playing games with my own personal playlist streaming from my phone) I definitely recommend you look at the various sizes mackie offers, as they have 4 inch and 3 inch ones that cost significantly less!!!!!!!!!
I picked up the RODE NT-USB Mic for about $170 a while back. I liked 1 price stop. No USB interface to buy, no mixer, and no stand if you are okay with the tri-pod stand. It sounds amazing and also has built in monitoring on the mic itself. So I can connect my headphones directly to the mic and listen to an adjustable side tone and desktop audio all at the same time.
My wife uses the Monoprice 600801 USB mic. Works pretty well for her. She doesn't have the stand and pop filter on hers, but she's not using it for any kind of audio production. I have one as well but I don't have it connected currently.
Great job Kyle. If you are going to leave your setup as it is now, I'd recommend putting a few squares of acoustic foam panels. First directly on the wall behind the mic, then adjacently to that first square, to break up the solid surface of the wall, and thusly, reducing the echo-y sound you get from recording. Or even a foam isolator that you could put right on the mic stand right behind the microphone. The point is that sound wave reflections bouncing off the walls will be picked up by the microphone, putting a kind of reverb or echo on to the recording. Also, despite how the shape might suggest it's use, the microphone is directional, so its important which way it faces. If you look closely at the microphone, you'll see inside it a circular golden colored object. Thats what is known as the condenser, that part that has the membrane that is pushed back and forth by sound waves, thus creating a low powered voltage. You want that pointed directly toward you or the sound source you want to record. Right now, I could tell, even if not viewing the video, that you have the microphone positioned far away from you. Furthermore, the closer the microphone is to your face, the less gain you'll need to apply, which will reduce the pickup of ambient noises in the room, like how we can clearly hear your case fans during your comparison. If I could offer a suggestion, I'd actually mount the microphone stand on either the left or right edge of your desk, placed further toward the front of the desk. That way, when you are recording, you can pull the mic right up to your face or just below it, about chin height or just off center to the right or left of your mouth. If positioned well, it shouldn't interfere with your gaming, being able to reach the keyboard or view your monitors without hinderance. Then, when you are not using it, retract it, collapsing the mic boom, and just letting it sit there until you need it again. It may not be as aesthetically pleasing to you, but your viewers' ears will thank you... and you'll stop getting those complaints that the sound is not loud enough... plus you have the same problem with Awesome Hardware... You'd have a much better, clearer sound if you had those condenser mics closer to your faces. But if you still want the "we're on TV" look, with no visible mics, either just get shotgun mics which are designed to pick up sound from out of frame because they are highly directional with an extremely focused pick up patterns, or just get lapel mics. You guys put so much gain on your mikes for the Awesome Hardware, I can always hear a low drone noise coming from the computers..."wooah woooah woooah" ... Sorry, but I'm into audio the same way you and Paul are into computers lols. Anyway, no hate, just some suggestions, love the channel
you do need to get closer to the Great XLR connected Mic to reduce room noise and clarity of voice. you will hear the difference as you experiment with Mic location and gain settings.
I'd recommend anything from the Yamaha HS series. They have a fantastic flat balance for audio production and for gaming, the audio is well rounded and the high end frequency response brings out footsteps and the like without dampening out the rest of the audio.
Just have to say how much I appreciate you going the extra mile on your advertisements. The humor makes them much more enjoyable to sit through. As far as entry level powered studio monitors go, JBL LSR305 can be picked up between $250 - $300 a pair. Or if you want something a little more expensive, Yamaha HS5's run about $400 a pair for the 5".
KRK Rokit series or JBL 3 series studio monitors sound great! get the companion sub if you want big boom! Remember, 1/4" to XLR Male cables to get from the USB interface to the studio monitors, and extra XLR cables if you get the companion sub. Also, studio isolation pads to keep the monitors from coupling to the desk and an isolation pad for the sub to keep it from rumbling the floor more than it needs to.
I have KRK Rokit 5 G3's and they sound amazing I would really recommend buying a pair seeing as they come at a relatively cheap cost. However if your room is pretty small and you have neighbours maybe get the Rokit 4's. I'm assuming your studio monitors would be close to the wall so you will need to get monitors that are front ported instead of rear ported because that will create artificial low frequencies and you won't here the true quality of the audio you are listening to. Unfortunately having your desk against the wall limits your options but these monitors are easily the best budget range ones in my opinion. Also if you are looking for stands I'd recommend getting the IsoAcoustics ISO-L8R155 stands, I already recommended them to one half of the DJs called Mr.Belt & Wezol and he seemed to love them because you can choose what height or angle you want the speakers at.
I have that same interface. I'm really happy with it but I wish it had a built in PAD, because I have a tube guitar preamp that is very high output and makes the interface preamps clip. If you're not doing any musical recordings I suggest the Edifier R1800T III semi-pro monitor set, they're really musical and you can use them to get a really good vocal mix.
The comparison between the headset and the At202 is like comparing apples and oranges, and neither came anywhere close to whatever microphone you use on your camera to record the audio for the video. If you were closer to the AT2020 it would probably sound a lot better, or turn up he gain on the UMC22, but then the noise floor will also get amplified. Maybe relocating the boom to the corner front of the desk may be better ?
I've had this EXACT setup for over a year now and I couldn't love it more. Pair that with my AD700x AT and I'm very happy with how my rig eats and spits out sound. Is there a video out for how you get the audio so clean when recording?
I literally picked up almost this exact same set up a month ago. AT2020, Behringer 202HD, XLR Cable, Adjustable Mic Stand w/ Pop Filter all under $200.
i basically made my microphone out of old headphones and preamp built into cheap second hand audio mixer. Worth checking your option out tough. i kinda wonder what's the difference comparing to my DIY audio setup...
I currently use the Neweer N700 Condenser Mic with the Blue Icicle and can honestly say it was one of the best solutions for much better mic quality without spending as much as you did on your setup. But I don't have any ability to add monitor speakers with the blue Icicle. I like the look of the AT 2020 more than the Neweer mic.
I've been wanting to upgrade my mic from a blue snowball. I was looking at the at2020, but after watching this decided to go with the gear in this video (well the gear I didn't already have). The main upside I'm looking forward to is being able to use a xlr cable and position my mic both at my desk and at my couch depending on the stream. Before I had to use a headset for playing from the couch while streaming which doesn't sound great only because I can't get my USB mic to plug in due to distance. The instrument in will also be good for when I eventually start recording songs.
For studio monitors you should definitely get Yamaha HS series, like the HS5, 7 or 8, and the matching subwoofer. They're not too expensive and have studio standard premium audio quality. They're amazing. Then for an audio DAC you can get a MOTU 828. You really need to get real speakers like this Kyle, you will be blown away with the improvement.
MXL 990 Blizzard Edition (so it lights up blue) - it came with an ART Tube MP Studio preamp (normally $50). After pop filter, cables, and stand, it came out to about $150.
highly recommend the at2020. used it in the studio myself for many years. would recommend some small nearfield monitors. m audio studiophile monitors are a good choice especially in such a confined space as would be behringers equivalents. With the soundcard you have, you would need active monitors not passive so do some research into the $200 pricepoint active studio monitors. there is lots of great products to be had in this price range. I haven't needed to look recently but there are always bargains to be had. Do not get anything above 3" for woofer size as it would be wasted power and useless for your needs
Also if you want to get that mic closer to your mother please mount it of to the side and swivel it towards you. However be careful using speakers and a microphone together because you can get stuck in a feedback loop very quickly.
I recommend that CR series (CR3 or CR4) from Mackie, if you don't mind the green around the speakers, and thumbs up for that sweet "intimate recording" as well.... I like it.
There is a Neewer kit on amazon that comes with a Neewer NW-700 mic, a boom arm, and a pop filter for around $30 and with a Phantom power supply the quality is great for the price
Studio monitors: Mackie CR3 (or CR4) - not to bulky, great sound, they come in pair and have great connection types (balanced, unbalanced, front AUX and headphone jacks, and there's also a version with bluetooth). They are also 50W so they can get very loud. Technically they are called multimedia monitors, so they aren't 100% precise as real expensive studio monitors, but you aren't mixing tracks for Beyonce anyway.
I'm using the ATR-2100, planning to switch over to the Blue Yeti, yet I think Audio Technica's 2020 lineup seems more reasonable. I don't really know yet what I'm gonna go with.
that keyboard looks great, but i don't need an upgrade or a change, i'm pretty happy with my logitech g910. I wonder if that microphone would pick up my desktop, its not loud but you can hear the hum of the fans inside.
Studio monitors? Unless you're gonna put mounts on the wall you might not want to indulge in that but my beloved LSR305s are great, although being as close to the wall as your setup would have them placed would cause a lot of bass reverb. The front-firing bass port on a pair of KRK Rokit5s might be more your thing.
the at2020 and the UMC22 are a great combo, i have been using it for almost a year now, the only thing that could be a bit better is the monitoring volume, but for what you pay both the at2020 and umc22 are wonderfull
Install the voicemeeter banana so you can use the gate integrated to reduce the noise of the room. Also, you can record and route all your audio directly inside the software, it's awsome!
I am currently using a Blue Microphone Yeti connected via USB. I then have it running through adobe audition for compression and noise reduction (since my PC does not remain extremely quiet while under heavy CPU and GPU load). The only downside for me is that if live streaming, I have to specify an audio offset in OBS since adobe audition adds a few milliseconds of delay.
I do plan on picking up the 2020 myself. Though I think the arm from rode will be better for it. I have an arm like the one you got. And it has been useful, but overtime it has degraded. The rode arm is a bit more expensive but totally worth it.
Kyle... I'm using a TMS Adjustable Desktop Microphone Suspension boom arm, with a On Stage MY-420 Studio Microphone Shock Mount and a Audio Technica ATR2100-USB mic (no audio interface needed). It sounds WAY better than the mic on my Logitech G230 headset.
I've been using the Adam F5 Studio Monitors for quite a while now, and would definitely recommend them. Although they are a bit costly for the normal consumer, they are 100% worth every cent.
5 inch speakers are a good middle ground between price and frequency response. I use the Yorkville YSM5's which are basically a copy of the Yamaha HS5's.
For basic monitors, you can't go wrong with the M-Audio AV series or the Mackie CR series. IMO, you don't need much more than a 3" or 4" pair unless you're doing serious audio mixing.
I recommend Yamaha HS5 or if you are looking for more punch then get the HS7 or even HS8. But as a on desk studio situation the HS5s will do just fine :)
Solid entry setup, but you need to get the 2020 closer, somehow. The amount of gain needed to make you loud enough for streaming is going to introduce a lot of background noise.
The Presonus Eris E5's are great for a budget set of monitors, as well as the Yamaha HS5's. If you want bass, KRK Rokit 5s are heavy in low end (but for me in a studio setting that's not good, they're too colored) Going up to the Eris E8's or the HS8's is also a solid option for a broader frequency range, but they are 8 inch woofers so you'll be taking up a lot more space on the desk. Pair any of those speakers with the auralex monitor pads and you'll have a pretty solid audio setup. Just don't set them on their side because none of those monitors are made to be on their side, and as such will not function as intended.
I have been using A blue yeti for the past few years and I feel like the quality for nothing but a USB connection is pretty nice overall. Although I have been looking to maybe upgrade sometime in the future...
I have been using behinger audio interface for song recording for 3-4 years and its great product and durable i just carry it in my backpack.....ultra portable
Honestly for studio monitors go with Yamaha or Krk rockits. Unless something better has been released in the last month those will be the best for the money especially used.
As an Audio Engineer myself, I gotta say that's not a bad choice of microphone. The only thing you're going to need to do eventually is do some acoustic treatment of your space to make Audio Quality that much better. If you eventually ever want to upgrade your interface, maybe a 2-channel for your weekly show with Paul, I'd recommend the Focusrite 2i2. I think it's about $150 US at Sweetwater and I've had the first generation for a few years and they released gen 2 last year. It's a great piece of gear for the price. Also pickup a second AT2020 for the show too. Also a beneficial piece of kit to add to your setup would be a compressor, either software or Hardware based to help improve on keeping volume levels consistent.
Studio 7-22
Solid recommendations, I have the focusrite, definitely recommend
Studio 7-22 i had a focusrite solo 2nd gen and that was a nightmare. My pc (windows 10) did not like the focusrite. I had lag issues and crackling noises. I returned and got a new one to get the same problems. I ended up giving it to my brother and now he has the issues while I have a behringer mixer board with 5 inputs and EQ for treble mid and lows for the same price as the focusrite.
What can you recommend for a hardware based compressor?
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Ian Robinson or this if you cab afford it. I have this one and no issues www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CTKI47K/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1504971018&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=usb+compressor&dpPl=1&dpID=51IBLxAXJfL&ref=plSrch
You are the only channel with commercials I WANT to watch. It's fabulous!
3:07 I love the moist sound that is being delivered to my ear canals. Thank you, Master Kyle.
I'm currently using the same boom arm and the Audio-Technica AT2035 condesor mic for my livestreams.
I'm using one AudioTechnica AT2035, with a Alesis Multimix 4
Presonus Eris 4.5s for powered speakers! Love my pair
Get some Monoprice studio monitors! They come in an 8-inch woofer option or a 5-inch. I use the 8-inch monitors with the Behringer UMC-404HD and they are accurate, clear and a pleasure for the price, considering they're the same speakers as some that cost twice as much.
2:56 oh man wtf Bitwit xD
2words lmao
thats only one word.
Ballizt that is still only one word.
XDD
I definitely did nazi that coming.
Rather than the AT2020, since you're just going to use it for podcasting, voice chat, and any of the sort, a Marantz MPM 1000 is going to save you 50 bucks (without sacrificing sound quality and both have really low self noise levels) which you can throw into your expenditures for an audio interface that has a quieter preamp like a Zoom U22 or a 2nd gen Scarlet Solo or, my personal pick, an ART USBMix.
As for the monitors, the Yamaha HS8 is your bare minimum. Not in price but in sound quality.
All you need now is a cheap compressor. I'm currently using an sm7b with inline mic preamp for both gaming and vocal recordings. The soundcard "presonus 22vsl" comes with built in software with zero latency compressor, gate, EQ, high-pass filter, which you can chose to just listen to or send/post. So for a streamer it's a very good soundcard since you can use compression and EQ right from the interface itself. *For monitors you can't go wrong with KRK rokit 5 g3. Great value and good sound. Another good value monitor is M-Audio BX5!*
nice meme in the beginning
Mackies!!! Mackies are great studio monitors that are also very cheap. The CR5BT's come in at a little over $200, 5 inch monitors that also have a bluetooth function, allowing you to have your desktop audio wired in, but your phone audio come in over bluetooth. (i use this function for playing games with my own personal playlist streaming from my phone) I definitely recommend you look at the various sizes mackie offers, as they have 4 inch and 3 inch ones that cost significantly less!!!!!!!!!
the CR4BT's are a little under $200, and the CR3's are less than $100 (for a pair)
I picked up the RODE NT-USB Mic for about $170 a while back. I liked 1 price stop. No USB interface to buy, no mixer, and no stand if you are okay with the tri-pod stand. It sounds amazing and also has built in monitoring on the mic itself. So I can connect my headphones directly to the mic and listen to an adjustable side tone and desktop audio all at the same time.
My wife uses the Monoprice 600801 USB mic. Works pretty well for her. She doesn't have the stand and pop filter on hers, but she's not using it for any kind of audio production. I have one as well but I don't have it connected currently.
been using the AT2020 USB myself for over 2 years and i love it
Great job Kyle. If you are going to leave your setup as it is now, I'd recommend putting a few squares of acoustic foam panels. First directly on the wall behind the mic, then adjacently to that first square, to break up the solid surface of the wall, and thusly, reducing the echo-y sound you get from recording. Or even a foam isolator that you could put right on the mic stand right behind the microphone. The point is that sound wave reflections bouncing off the walls will be picked up by the microphone, putting a kind of reverb or echo on to the recording. Also, despite how the shape might suggest it's use, the microphone is directional, so its important which way it faces. If you look closely at the microphone, you'll see inside it a circular golden colored object. Thats what is known as the condenser, that part that has the membrane that is pushed back and forth by sound waves, thus creating a low powered voltage. You want that pointed directly toward you or the sound source you want to record. Right now, I could tell, even if not viewing the video, that you have the microphone positioned far away from you. Furthermore, the closer the microphone is to your face, the less gain you'll need to apply, which will reduce the pickup of ambient noises in the room, like how we can clearly hear your case fans during your comparison. If I could offer a suggestion, I'd actually mount the microphone stand on either the left or right edge of your desk, placed further toward the front of the desk. That way, when you are recording, you can pull the mic right up to your face or just below it, about chin height or just off center to the right or left of your mouth. If positioned well, it shouldn't interfere with your gaming, being able to reach the keyboard or view your monitors without hinderance. Then, when you are not using it, retract it, collapsing the mic boom, and just letting it sit there until you need it again. It may not be as aesthetically pleasing to you, but your viewers' ears will thank you... and you'll stop getting those complaints that the sound is not loud enough... plus you have the same problem with Awesome Hardware... You'd have a much better, clearer sound if you had those condenser mics closer to your faces. But if you still want the "we're on TV" look, with no visible mics, either just get shotgun mics which are designed to pick up sound from out of frame because they are highly directional with an extremely focused pick up patterns, or just get lapel mics. You guys put so much gain on your mikes for the Awesome Hardware, I can always hear a low drone noise coming from the computers..."wooah woooah woooah" ... Sorry, but I'm into audio the same way you and Paul are into computers lols. Anyway, no hate, just some suggestions, love the channel
I love the AT2020. I once recorded one of my friends in his bathroom with the window up the sound quality was perfect.
Video quality got waaaaaaay better, nice to see this improvement, your new studio helped a lot. Keep up with that :)
you do need to get closer to the Great XLR connected Mic to reduce room noise and clarity of voice. you will hear the difference as you experiment with Mic location and gain settings.
switched tabs at about 3:11 , definintely wondered what I was hearing in my headphones.
sometimes higher fidelity headphones arent always a blessing
I'd recommend anything from the Yamaha HS series. They have a fantastic flat balance for audio production and for gaming, the audio is well rounded and the high end frequency response brings out footsteps and the like without dampening out the rest of the audio.
Just have to say how much I appreciate you going the extra mile on your advertisements. The humor makes them much more enjoyable to sit through. As far as entry level powered studio monitors go, JBL LSR305 can be picked up between $250 - $300 a pair. Or if you want something a little more expensive, Yamaha HS5's run about $400 a pair for the 5".
KRK Rokit series or JBL 3 series studio monitors sound great! get the companion sub if you want big boom! Remember, 1/4" to XLR Male cables to get from the USB interface to the studio monitors, and extra XLR cables if you get the companion sub. Also, studio isolation pads to keep the monitors from coupling to the desk and an isolation pad for the sub to keep it from rumbling the floor more than it needs to.
I have KRK Rokit 5 G3's and they sound amazing I would really recommend buying a pair seeing as they come at a relatively cheap cost. However if your room is pretty small and you have neighbours maybe get the Rokit 4's. I'm assuming your studio monitors would be close to the wall so you will need to get monitors that are front ported instead of rear ported because that will create artificial low frequencies and you won't here the true quality of the audio you are listening to. Unfortunately having your desk against the wall limits your options but these monitors are easily the best budget range ones in my opinion. Also if you are looking for stands I'd recommend getting the IsoAcoustics ISO-L8R155 stands, I already recommended them to one half of the DJs called Mr.Belt & Wezol and he seemed to love them because you can choose what height or angle you want the speakers at.
I have that same interface. I'm really happy with it but I wish it had a built in PAD, because I have a tube guitar preamp that is very high output and makes the interface preamps clip. If you're not doing any musical recordings I suggest the Edifier R1800T III semi-pro monitor set, they're really musical and you can use them to get a really good vocal mix.
For Speakers: Creative T40 or T50
The comparison between the headset and the At202 is like comparing apples and oranges, and neither came anywhere close to whatever microphone you use on your camera to record the audio for the video. If you were closer to the AT2020 it would probably sound a lot better, or turn up he gain on the UMC22, but then the noise floor will also get amplified. Maybe relocating the boom to the corner front of the desk may be better ?
JBL LSR305 are great studio monitors for a desk setup.
I use the at2020 usb plus, sounds just as good to me as the normal at2020 with an audio interface but with more simplicity
I've had this EXACT setup for over a year now and I couldn't love it more. Pair that with my AD700x AT and I'm very happy with how my rig eats and spits out sound. Is there a video out for how you get the audio so clean when recording?
I literally picked up almost this exact same set up a month ago. AT2020, Behringer 202HD, XLR Cable, Adjustable Mic Stand w/ Pop Filter all under $200.
oh man, the lighting much improve! everything seems better
For studio monitoring I suggest audio technica msr7 or the m50x
I have the at2020 with a Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 and I love it! So much versatility and options
This setup does it's job and it does it really good, so money well spent.
i basically made my microphone out of old headphones and preamp built into cheap second hand audio mixer. Worth checking your option out tough. i kinda wonder what's the difference comparing to my DIY audio setup...
I currently use the Neweer N700 Condenser Mic with the Blue Icicle and can honestly say it was one of the best solutions for much better mic quality without spending as much as you did on your setup. But I don't have any ability to add monitor speakers with the blue Icicle. I like the look of the AT 2020 more than the Neweer mic.
I've been wanting to upgrade my mic from a blue snowball. I was looking at the at2020, but after watching this decided to go with the gear in this video (well the gear I didn't already have). The main upside I'm looking forward to is being able to use a xlr cable and position my mic both at my desk and at my couch depending on the stream. Before I had to use a headset for playing from the couch while streaming which doesn't sound great only because I can't get my USB mic to plug in due to distance. The instrument in will also be good for when I eventually start recording songs.
For studio monitors you should definitely get Yamaha HS series, like the HS5, 7 or 8, and the matching subwoofer. They're not too expensive and have studio standard premium audio quality. They're amazing. Then for an audio DAC you can get a MOTU 828. You really need to get real speakers like this Kyle, you will be blown away with the improvement.
MXL 990 Blizzard Edition (so it lights up blue) - it came with an ART Tube MP Studio preamp (normally $50). After pop filter, cables, and stand, it came out to about $150.
For studio monitors, The Yamaha HS series are extremely good, and the KRK Rokits are quite decent as well.
highly recommend the at2020. used it in the studio myself for many years. would recommend some small nearfield monitors. m audio studiophile monitors are a good choice especially in such a confined space as would be behringers equivalents. With the soundcard you have, you would need active monitors not passive so do some research into the $200 pricepoint active studio monitors. there is lots of great products to be had in this price range. I haven't needed to look recently but there are always bargains to be had. Do not get anything above 3" for woofer size as it would be wasted power and useless for your needs
Also if you want to get that mic closer to your mother please mount it of to the side and swivel it towards you.
However be careful using speakers and a microphone together because you can get stuck in a feedback loop very quickly.
M-Audio BX5's are what I use. They're around $100 each new, or around $50 used. Once you reference studio monitor, you can't go back!
For studio monitors, check out stuff from KRK, M-Audio, Mackie, etc...
KRK Rokit RP5
M-Audio BX5
Mackie CR3
Mackie CR4
Mackie CR5BT
I recommend that CR series (CR3 or CR4) from Mackie, if you don't mind the green around the speakers, and thumbs up for that sweet "intimate recording" as well.... I like it.
There is a Neewer kit on amazon that comes with a Neewer NW-700 mic, a boom arm, and a pop filter for around $30 and with a Phantom power supply the quality is great for the price
Dayton Audio B652 bookshelf speakers for $30!!!! Can't beat it. I am totally satisfied with my pair I bought six months ago.
I use the focusright solo, and at2020. Really great setup.
Studio monitors: Mackie CR3 (or CR4) - not to bulky, great sound, they come in pair and have great connection types (balanced, unbalanced, front AUX and headphone jacks, and there's also a version with bluetooth). They are also 50W so they can get very loud. Technically they are called multimedia monitors, so they aren't 100% precise as real expensive studio monitors, but you aren't mixing tracks for Beyonce anyway.
I use the Neewer® NW-800. its pretty good for the price.
Thank you Kyle, you and Barnacules have helped me pick out my Mic setup.
I'm using the ATR-2100, planning to switch over to the Blue Yeti, yet I think Audio Technica's 2020 lineup seems more reasonable. I don't really know yet what I'm gonna go with.
focusrite Scarlett 2i2 studio pack is the one am using
I would personally recommend getting some Mackie studio monitors. I personally use the Mackie MR5 mk3 and I love them
I use AudioBox USB but it's full of problems. Pretty sure I'll grab your recommendation soon. Thx very much!
that keyboard looks great, but i don't need an upgrade or a change, i'm pretty happy with my logitech g910.
I wonder if that microphone would pick up my desktop, its not loud but you can hear the hum of the fans inside.
Studio monitors? Unless you're gonna put mounts on the wall you might not want to indulge in that but my beloved LSR305s are great, although being as close to the wall as your setup would have them placed would cause a lot of bass reverb. The front-firing bass port on a pair of KRK Rokit5s might be more your thing.
If you want budget studio monitors then the KRK RP5 RoKit G3 are absolutely banging. I mix all my music on them and they sound amazing.
the at2020 and the UMC22 are a great combo, i have been using it for almost a year now, the only thing that could be a bit better is the monitoring volume, but for what you pay both the at2020 and umc22 are wonderfull
Install the voicemeeter banana so you can use the gate integrated to reduce the noise of the room. Also, you can record and route all your audio directly inside the software, it's awsome!
I hate when I get a call from my relatives when their in an underwater cave from the mountains
You should get some speakers from either Fulcrum Acoustics or Klipsch.
I am currently using a Blue Microphone Yeti connected via USB. I then have it running through adobe audition for compression and noise reduction (since my PC does not remain extremely quiet while under heavy CPU and GPU load). The only downside for me is that if live streaming, I have to specify an audio offset in OBS since adobe audition adds a few milliseconds of delay.
studio monitors, best to go for are the krk rockits
Looks Awesome ! Sounds really good also for the low cost .
Mackie cr3 or cr4's are good entry bookshelf monitors
My recommendation for studio monitors are the emotiva airmotiv5 or the jbl lsr305
I have a Snowball mounted upside down on a scissor arm. I may upgrade to an AT2020 and Scarlett Solo combo in the future.
I do plan on picking up the 2020 myself. Though I think the arm from rode will be better for it. I have an arm like the one you got. And it has been useful, but overtime it has degraded. The rode arm is a bit more expensive but totally worth it.
At2020Usb-> Bayerdynamic custom headset gear-> asus strix analog 7.1-> and now Astro a50
I have two KRK rokit 5's and they're awesome definatley recommend them for studio monitors
I have the same setup except a better mic arm. Sounds great.
i went with the at2035. with the included shock mount, i figure it’s worth the slight price increase.
For studio monitors get the yamaha hs8's!!
Kyle... I'm using a TMS Adjustable Desktop Microphone Suspension boom arm, with a On Stage MY-420 Studio Microphone Shock Mount and a Audio Technica ATR2100-USB mic (no audio interface needed). It sounds WAY better than the mic on my Logitech G230 headset.
I've been using the Adam F5 Studio Monitors for quite a while now, and would definitely recommend them. Although they are a bit costly for the normal consumer, they are 100% worth every cent.
I'm using Mackie MR5 mk2 Studio monitors with the focusrite 2i2 gen2. I love 'em.
5 inch speakers are a good middle ground between price and frequency response. I use the Yorkville YSM5's which are basically a copy of the Yamaha HS5's.
If someone was to add some soundproofing to the walls would that improve the quality of the sound more or would it stay the same?
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Get the Yamaha HS5/7/8 line, black and white fits your colour scheme!
Kyle what deal do you use? I think it looks really good 😊
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For basic monitors, you can't go wrong with the M-Audio AV series or the Mackie CR series. IMO, you don't need much more than a 3" or 4" pair unless you're doing serious audio mixing.
Mackie has def gotten some praise for their monitors. CR3 especially for computer desktop use.
get the KRK Rokit 5's, they're wonderful studio monitors.
I recommend Yamaha HS5 or if you are looking for more punch then get the HS7 or even HS8. But as a on desk studio situation the HS5s will do just fine :)
I'im using the SkullCandy SLYRs through its USB harness.
Solid entry setup, but you need to get the 2020 closer, somehow. The amount of gain needed to make you loud enough for streaming is going to introduce a lot of background noise.
Syrincs M3-220 DT are great for the price you pay if you can manage to find them
I'm using the usb version of the 2020 and I love it.
Yamaha HS5's are really good for the price! If you don't mind the bigger size you can get the HS8's which have a bigger soundstage.
Studio monitors? Mackie MR mk3 series. More compact in design but still awesome.
Looks and sounds great, but what about background noises like gaming on a mechanical keyboard? Does the mic pick up those sounds?
The Presonus Eris E5's are great for a budget set of monitors, as well as the Yamaha HS5's.
If you want bass, KRK Rokit 5s are heavy in low end (but for me in a studio setting that's not good, they're too colored)
Going up to the Eris E8's or the HS8's is also a solid option for a broader frequency range, but they are 8 inch woofers so you'll be taking up a lot more space on the desk. Pair any of those speakers with the auralex monitor pads and you'll have a pretty solid audio setup. Just don't set them on their side because none of those monitors are made to be on their side, and as such will not function as intended.
I have been using A blue yeti for the past few years and I feel like the quality for nothing but a USB connection is pretty nice overall. Although I have been looking to maybe upgrade sometime in the future...
I have been using behinger audio interface for song recording for 3-4 years and its great product and durable i just carry it in my backpack.....ultra portable
Behringer stuff breaks easily, besides, take something like a yamaha AG03 for like 90$, it has effects included and on-board controls
If you want an actually cheap and affordable mic, look at the Neewer NW800, it's a mic and the arm and pop filter for $50 total.
Derrick Gott it sounds good... But still needs Phantom power and it doesn't sound as good
Honestly for studio monitors go with Yamaha or Krk rockits. Unless something better has been released in the last month those will be the best for the money especially used.