Super helpful PSA! When I started using podcast mics I had it set up incorrectly at first. It took some trial and error and some Google searches to get it in the correct position.
I hope it’s helpful. 🙂 I’ve had plenty of mic mishaps myself and have seen too many good creators who could sound so much better with a little adjustment to their mic position.
This is the one thing i will always praise the blue yeti for despite not liking it anymore. It teaches you about audio pickup pattern and how to position your mic
hey dude you popped up on my feed, I have the podmic usb hooked up to my scalett solo 4th gen, I have this incredible issue of constant mouth clicks in the audio. -water helps but its short lived -i tried experimenting with mic positions, problem still remains I record voiceovers directly into FCPX, and just a do a simple eq, compressor, noise gate, and limiter. Any suggestions for me, and any hacks you've done to eliminate mouth noises? Thanks, Jason
Hey Jason! I haven't used the podmic USB but my experience with the original podmic is that it does tend to favor higher frequencies which is good for a really crisp sound. but that also means its really sensitive to those sorts of mouth clicks and noises that some other mics may not pick up as well. It sounds like you’ve taken some good steps to try to troubleshoot. A few others you could try… - The best, but definitely hardest, would be to be hyper aware of when you hear the clicks. I’ve found with most people it’s usually when they are starting a sentence. As you become more aware of when it happens, you may be able to take a quick pause before you speak to avoid the click. - As you do your EQ you might be able to see where that frequency shows up and then drop it down to where it’s less noticeable. - The other option would be to use a declick plug in with FCPX, but they can get expensive and I’ve found I just don’t have as much granular control with them so it takes out more than I’d like from the audio. When you get it sorted, I’d love to hear what your solution was.
@@SummitCityStudios hey brother appreciate the feedback, yea I’m running different vocal chains from video to video, to constantly try to achieve the sound I want. Will update you if I find a solution native to Final Cut Pro! Keep up the good work yourself!
I love my Rode Podmic. Also my Sennheiser E835. However just biught Shure SM57. I want to experiment making it sound like SM7B. I personally like a close proximity effect for narration. Great vid sir
The Podmic is a powerful mic, especially for the price point! My understanding is that the SM57 and SM7B have the same internal components (or at least started that way). The SM7B was built around those components a little differently, not only for the form factor but to increase the low end response. Let me know if you achieve the sound you are going for with the SM57. I'm sure it's possible.
I do some processing of the audio in post to dial in the sound the way I like it. A high pass filter, little EQ and some compression can go a long way. Do you do any processing after recording?
@@SummitCityStudios Yes, I have tried with the big audio processing after recording. But just think my sound recording is too bad to start with :) Thanks for reply
@@SummitCityStudios Until a few days ago it was the Procaster via Rode Streamer X to M1 Mac Mini, but had enough of the many problems with Streamer X (alpha product on the video side), so now looking for a new audio interface (I think Vocaster Two will be perfect for me). I sit in a small home office of 3 x 2 meters, wooden floor and concrete walls :)
@@techbyfinne A couple thoughts: 1. The vocaster is great and has some presets that can help dial in your sound on the front end. 2. The small space with hard floors and concrete walls is likely adding to the sound issue you are experiencing. If possible you could try to throw down a small area rug and either put some foam panels on the wall or hang a cheap moving blanket in front of you to knock down some of the sound before it hits the wall and reflects back into your mic.
Super helpful PSA! When I started using podcast mics I had it set up incorrectly at first. It took some trial and error and some Google searches to get it in the correct position.
I hope it’s helpful. 🙂 I’ve had plenty of mic mishaps myself and have seen too many good creators who could sound so much better with a little adjustment to their mic position.
This is the one thing i will always praise the blue yeti for despite not liking it anymore. It teaches you about audio pickup pattern and how to position your mic
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Back when I started to learn about mics, this was something that I did struggle with. Great video keep them coming
Me too! And now if I can help someone avoid it I will. 🙂
hey dude you popped up on my feed, I have the podmic usb hooked up to my scalett solo 4th gen, I have this incredible issue of constant mouth clicks in the audio.
-water helps but its short lived
-i tried experimenting with mic positions, problem still remains
I record voiceovers directly into FCPX, and just a do a simple eq, compressor, noise gate, and limiter.
Any suggestions for me, and any hacks you've done to eliminate mouth noises?
Thanks,
Jason
Hey Jason! I haven't used the podmic USB but my experience with the original podmic is that it does tend to favor higher frequencies which is good for a really crisp sound. but that also means its really sensitive to those sorts of mouth clicks and noises that some other mics may not pick up as well.
It sounds like you’ve taken some good steps to try to troubleshoot. A few others you could try…
- The best, but definitely hardest, would be to be hyper aware of when you hear the clicks. I’ve found with most people it’s usually when they are starting a sentence. As you become more aware of when it happens, you may be able to take a quick pause before you speak to avoid the click.
- As you do your EQ you might be able to see where that frequency shows up and then drop it down to where it’s less noticeable.
- The other option would be to use a declick plug in with FCPX, but they can get expensive and I’ve found I just don’t have as much granular control with them so it takes out more than I’d like from the audio.
When you get it sorted, I’d love to hear what your solution was.
Also, just checked out your channel. good content man!
@@SummitCityStudios hey brother appreciate the feedback, yea I’m running different vocal chains from video to video, to constantly try to achieve the sound I want. Will update you if I find a solution native to Final Cut Pro! Keep up the good work yourself!
Thanks for the tips!
You're welcome. Hope it's helpful!
I love my Rode Podmic. Also my Sennheiser E835. However just biught Shure SM57. I want to experiment making it sound like SM7B. I personally like a close proximity effect for narration. Great vid sir
The Podmic is a powerful mic, especially for the price point! My understanding is that the SM57 and SM7B have the same internal components (or at least started that way). The SM7B was built around those components a little differently, not only for the form factor but to increase the low end response. Let me know if you achieve the sound you are going for with the SM57. I'm sure it's possible.
Great Sound with the Procaster :) I have it, but can’t get the same sound :) and I follow all guides …
I do some processing of the audio in post to dial in the sound the way I like it. A high pass filter, little EQ and some compression can go a long way. Do you do any processing after recording?
@@SummitCityStudios Yes, I have tried with the big audio processing after recording. But just think my sound recording is too bad to start with :) Thanks for reply
@@techbyfinne better audio input definitely allows for better audio output. what's your set up? and what's your recording environment like?
@@SummitCityStudios Until a few days ago it was the Procaster via Rode Streamer X to M1 Mac Mini, but had enough of the many problems with Streamer X (alpha product on the video side), so now looking for a new audio interface (I think Vocaster Two will be perfect for me). I sit in a small home office of 3 x 2 meters, wooden floor and concrete walls :)
@@techbyfinne A couple thoughts: 1. The vocaster is great and has some presets that can help dial in your sound on the front end. 2. The small space with hard floors and concrete walls is likely adding to the sound issue you are experiencing. If possible you could try to throw down a small area rug and either put some foam panels on the wall or hang a cheap moving blanket in front of you to knock down some of the sound before it hits the wall and reflects back into your mic.
Great Information
Thanks. Hope it's helpful for you.
Most people she know the dials goes in front of YOU. If they don't use a headset mic.
I agree but so many don’t do it.
Just saw another one today 🤦
Friends do not let friends ever podcast with a Blue Yeti.
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