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--- projects:entr0py_encore:how_to [2020/04/22 22:40] – [Software] metalgamer
+++ projects:entr0py_encore:how_to [2021/01/09 17:50] (current) – The procaster does not need 48V phantom power metalgamer
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 ====== entr0py Encore - HowTo participate ======
-===== Small Audio Setup =====
+===== Hardware =====
+==== Using the audio setup from the club ====
+<note important>Images will follow.</note>
+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.
+Next connect the Presonus AudioBox with the provided USB cable to your machine.
+Now connect the microphone via the provided XLR cable to the Presonus AudioBox.
+Next connect the provided headphones with the Presonus AudioBox.
+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.
+==== DIY Small Audio Setup ====
 Good audio quality is everything in podcasting, so a good audio setup is needed for it.
-==== Audio Interface ====
+=== Audio Interface ===
 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://www.thomann.de/intl/presonus_audiobox_usb_96.htm|Presonus AudioBox USB 96]], it can be used on all major OS.
-==== Microphone ====
+=== 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:
   * [[https://www.thomann.de/intl/audio_technica_at2020.htm|Audio Technica AT2020]]
+    * The AT2020 is also available with an USB connection instead of XLR. The link points to the XLR version. The USB/USB+/USBi version is not recommended.
   * [[https://www.thomann.de/intl/rode_procaster.htm|Rode Procaster]]
-==== 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.
+=== 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.
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   * For the Rode Procaster: [[https://www.thomann.de/intl/rode_psm1.htm|Rode PSM1]]
-Secondly you need an microphone stand. Stands come in all different sizes and variants. I would personally go with an table stand or a table mounted arm like the [[https://www.thomann.de/intl/rode_psa1.htm|Rode PSA1]].
+Secondly you need an microphone stand. Stands come in all different sizes and variants. I would personally go with an [[https://www.thomann.de/intl/table_mic_stands.html|table stand]] or a [[https://www.thomann.de/intl/microphone_stands.html?sw=desk%20arm&smuuid=60292f96-13f1-4e6f-b3ca-78063e067beb|table mounted arm]] like the [[https://www.thomann.de/intl/rode_psa1.htm|Rode PSA1]].
+A pop filter or wind shield is not a necessity, but a nice to have. Here are compatible choices:
-A pop filter or wind shield is not a necessity, but a nice to have.
+  * For the Audio Technica AT2020: [[https://www.thomann.de/intl/audio_technica_at8137.htm|Audio Technica AT8137]]
+  * For the Rode Procaster: [[https://www.thomann.de/intl/rode_ws2_windschutz.htm|Rode WS2]]
 You need an [[https://www.thomann.de/intl/microphone_cables.html?price-first=0&filter=true&manufacturer%5B%5D=Sommer%20Cable&manufacturer%5B%5D=Cordial&feature-57480-first=1&feature-57480-last=50&feature-47029%5B%5D=XLR%20(female)&feature-52423%5B%5D=XLR%20(male)|XLR cable]]. Buy a good quality one and it shouldn't be too short.
-==== 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://www.thomann.de/intl/audio_technica_ath_m50_x.htm|Audio Technica ATH-M50X]]