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- | ====== entr0py Encore - HowTo ====== | + | ====== entr0py Encore - HowTo participate |
- | ===== Small Audio Setup ===== | + | ===== Hardware |
- | Good audio quality is everything in podcasting, so a good audio setup is needed for it. | + | ==== Using the audio setup from the club ==== |
- | Things you need: | + | <note important> |
- | ==== Audio Interface ==== | + | First of all, place the microphone stand in front of you. Next, connect the microphone spider to the stand. Now install the Rode Procaster microphone in the spider. |
- | A USB audio interface that work for your OS. It should at least have 1 XLR input and 1 Headphone Output. It should also have 48V phantom power. I recommend this one [[https:// | + | Next connect the Presonus AudioBox |
- | ==== Microphone | + | Now connect the microphone via the provided XLR cable to the Presonus AudioBox. |
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+ | Next connect the provided headphones with the Presonus AudioBox. | ||
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+ | Now speak in a normal voice into the mic and adjust the gain until the clip led lights up. If it lights up, then rollback a little bit, until the led does not light up anymore. | ||
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+ | ==== DIY Small Audio Setup ==== | ||
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+ | Good audio quality is everything in podcasting, so a good audio setup is needed for it. | ||
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+ | === Audio Interface === | ||
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+ | A USB audio interface that works for your OS is enough. It should at least have 1 XLR input and 1 Headphone output. It should also provide 48V phantom power. I recommend this one [[https:// | ||
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+ | === Microphone | ||
A good microphone is the heart of the small audio setup. For podcasting a large diaphragm microphone with an cardioid pattern should be used. I can recommend two different ones: | A good microphone is the heart of the small audio setup. For podcasting a large diaphragm microphone with an cardioid pattern should be used. I can recommend two different ones: | ||
* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * The AT2020 is also available with an USB connection instead of XLR. The link points to the XLR version. The USB/ | ||
* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
- | ==== Microphone Accessories | + | You can find sometimes bundles at Thomann, which include some accessories. They are often a little cheaper, but are guaranteed to work, so you might also search for them to save on money. |
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+ | === Microphone Accessories === | ||
A microphone needs accessories. First of all we need a shock mount, so that the microphone is less susceptible for vibrations of your table etc... Buy also the correct shock mount for your microphone. | A microphone needs accessories. First of all we need a shock mount, so that the microphone is less susceptible for vibrations of your table etc... Buy also the correct shock mount for your microphone. | ||
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* For the Rode Procaster: [[https:// | * For the Rode Procaster: [[https:// | ||
- | Secondly you need an microphone | + | Secondly you need an microphone |
- | A pop filter or wind shield is not a necessity, but a nice to have. | + | A pop filter or wind shield is not a necessity, but a nice to have. Here are compatible choices: |
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+ | * For the Audio Technica AT2020: [[https:// | ||
+ | * For the Rode Procaster: [[https:// | ||
You need an [[https:// | You need an [[https:// | ||
- | ==== Headphones | + | === Headphones === |
You need headphones. Without headphones, I will not let you participate. Anything is good here. If you want to buy new ones, I can recommend you the following: [[https:// | You need headphones. Without headphones, I will not let you participate. Anything is good here. If you want to buy new ones, I can recommend you the following: [[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Software ===== | ||
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+ | We use [[https:// | ||
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+ | On the day of the recording, send your studio link id to [[user: | ||
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