Take a look at the microphone set-up here in Imagine That! Studios — there are two Heil microphones, one from MXL, and one from Shure. Aren’t all mics the same? Not quite. Each microphone has its own method to capture sound, and this episode goes into the nuances between two dynamic models: The Heil PR 781 and the Shure SM7B.
Which one do you think suits Tee best? What do you look for in a microphone? Performance? Durability? Or price?
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Heil PR781
- Shure SM7B
- Comparison between microphones
- How to shop for a microphone
- Guitar Center
And remember — Chuck and Tee are hosting the P.I.Y Workshop in Phoenix, Arizona! Come on out and learn from the guys behind this podcast and the book! Spots are going quickly!
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Chuck guides you through some of the things you can do, the fun you can have, and the quality difference you get with a studio rig. He also dives in to the some of the gotchas from the equipment and the surroundings that can impact your final product. Listen and learn how to get the most out of your studio!
Welcome to the second episode of Podcasting for Dummies: The Companion Podcast. Joined by author, podcaster, and wife
Find out how easy it is to start recording. You don’t need a fancy studio with hundreds of dollars worth of equipment to get your message out. You likely already have what you need. Give a listen as Chuck does a “MacGyver” podcast using whatever he has laying around and no editing.