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Microphone Recording
Different types of audio recording equipments
A good quality audio recording equipment ensures high quality audio output and there are several types of audio equipments available in the market. Microphone is the most important audio equipment that may be used on stage as well as in a studio. However, you may not require phantom power if you are recording for a casual purpose, you must understand that it can be used with guitar cabs as well as with snare drums. Condenser microphones need phantom power while dynamic microphones prove to be more durable and long lasting. Directional microphones derive sound from a source which is placed directly in front of the mike while an omni-directional microphone can derive sound from all the directions. Mono microphones record one channel sound while stereo microphones derive sound from various signals while using an audio recording equipment. Other accessories that can be used with microphones are boom stands, pop filters, mounts, transformers, stand arms and wind screens. The Windscreens have microphone cover or foam for reducing noise and fuzzy type of fabric is the most popular ones.
Headphones are also used for monitoring sound levels, environmental noises and recording quality. Cables are used to connect instruments and equipments used for recording and some of these may include connectors, adapters, cable testers, cable organizers, adapter cables and speaker cables. Loudspeakers and speakers are also an essential audio equipment that are used to increase the volume of the sound produced. Efficient amplifiers, sub bass units and good loudspeakers are of topmost priority.
Computers are widely used for home recording purposes and for that, they need to have adequate RAM and processing system. Both Windows and Macintosh platforms accept audio recording. Moveable CD recorders, DAT recorders, direct-to-CD field recorders, standard mini disc recorders, straight to laptop recorders and Hi-MD recorders are some of the most important audio recording equipments. Digital audio work stations, software and audio interfaces may include sequencers for MIDI and digital audio, audio effects software, software synthesizers, samplers, computer sample CDs, interactive composing software, DJ software and the very common CD burning software. A good quality audio recording equipment can be used for editing, mixing, mastering and recording sound and the existence of freeware in home recording is a perfect way to practice while recording tracks. If you are using a Macintosh operating system, then the recommended software for audio recording may be Logic, Logic express and iLife. You need to have a sound card or digital analog converter to convert your analog signals and record them on your computer.
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Where can I find a high quality PC microphone that I could buy in store for recording music?
I don't want anything to do with buying offline but I need a good, high quality computer microphone for recording singing and such at an affordable price, if possible.
You can find some great affordable USB microphones for recording high quality vocals like these mics:
Apex APEX181
http://www.homerecorder.com/product.php?pid=312
Nady USB-1C
http://www.homerecorder.com/product.php?pid=573
SE USB2200A
http://www.homerecorder.com/product.php?pid=713
Hope this helps!
mic placement demonstration (recording e-guitar)