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The 7 Best Acting Self Tape Tools Under $20

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The popular Yeti mic is getting a big discount for Black Friday – up to 35% off! Now would be a great time to grab this mic and upgrade your voice over or audition set up. 

The microphone is the keystone to your recording abilities. While improving your space will always help your recordings (a quiet place in your house, away from windows, sound dampening material, etc) a bad mic can ruin all your good efforts. So let’s upgrade your auditions and recordings for less

 

  • MOST POPULAR MIC: Blue Microphones Yeti Microphone – $90 (Normally $130)
  • DESIGNED FOR EASY STREAMING: Built-in metal stand gives you an easy control and adjustability so that the angle of the mic is exactly where you need it. Plug your headphones into the no-latency headphone port and adjust the volume so that you can hear your voice in real time
  • CAPTURE YOUR VOICE: Whether you plan to record a single source or multiple sources, the Yeti mic gives you flexibility with two pickup-pattern modes to choose from
  • CARDIOID MODE: Cardioid mode is perfect for podcasts with a single host, game streaming, Skype calls, vocal performances, voiceovers and instruments
  • OMNIDIRECTIONAL MODE: Omnidirectional mode is best used when you want to have a conference call with multiple participants in the same room, or record a multi-person interview for a podcast.

 

 

  • SMALLER MIC: Blue Microphones Yeti Nano – $70 (Normally $100)
  • DESIGNED FOR EASY RECORDING: Yeti Nano mic, custom base with cable management, USB cable, 1/4-inch to 5/8-inch adapter, Quick Start Guide
  • CAPTURE YOUR VOICE: Whether you plan to record a single source or multiple sources, the Yeti mic gives you flexibility with two pickup-pattern modes to choose from
  • CARDIOID MODE: Cardioid mode is perfect for podcasts with a single host, game streaming, Skype calls, vocal performances, voiceovers and instruments
  • OMNIDIRECTIONAL MODE: Omnidirectional mode is best used when you want to have a conference call with multiple participants in the same room, or record a multi-person interview for a podcast.

 

Here are some additional accessories that will help your voice over set up. 

 

 

  • 【Two-screen Pop Filters】 The first screen blocks air blasts as any pop filter normally would; The gap in between then disperses any remaining air pressure, so by the time it passes the second screen, the blast is easily contained.Efficiently reduce the plosive, wind interference, saliva spraying during your recording or broadcasting, get a clear and loud sound.
  • 【Adjustable Gooseneck】The pop filter has a flexible 360° gooseneck clip stabilizing arm that can support its own weight and enough to hold the microphone stand and the inner rubber ring is perfectly matched to your microphone.
  • 【MULTI-SCENE APPLICATION】:Studio microphone mic wind screen pop filter mask shied is essential item for recording, speaking or singing; can be used for singing, voiceover, podcasts, vlogging and anywhere else you need quality sound.
  • 【Functions】 Banish the dreaded hissing and lisping sounds that come when pronouncing the letter “”S”” and blocks those ugly “”plosives”” that follows “”B”” and “”P””.Swivel mount for easy installation.
  • 【PACKAGE & GUARANTEE】:1 X Pop Filter.If you have any problem after receive this item, please don’t hesitate to contact us, we will try our best to resolve all issues.

 

 

This link will take you to a list of different microphone stands so you can pick the best one for your space. Whether you hand the pic from above, stand it on a table or need a weighted bottom there are many options on the Amazon page.

 

 

Some microphones will use XLR as their cable and not be USB compatible. If that is the case then you will need a device like this interface to capture the audio and bring it into your computer. An additional advantage of using an interface is having more accurate control of your audio levels before the enter your computer.