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      1337 @Dashrender
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      @Dashrender said in Take Flight with Scott Alan Miller: Grand Tour of Europe 2:

      Are the mics really that sensitive that they pickup physical bumps, etc of the table? I've always wondered why the mic is often supported by springs/elastic bands inside those holders.

      Yes, they are pretty sensitive, some types much more so than others. Mics made for use in live performances are usually less sensitive to handling noise and are not used with shock mounts.

      In an office environment you also have other sources of noise that you don't have in a real recording studio - like AC, computer fans, people talking in the other room, cars honking, traffic outside etc.

      As you place the mic closer to the sound source (your mouth), you don't need to amplify the sound from the mic as much which makes the background noise also lower in volume.

      With a shock mount on an articulated arm you can place the mic exactly where you want it to be and still sit/stand at a desk. And you can easily move it out of the way when you are not using it.

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        JaredBusch @1337
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        @Pete-S said in Take Flight with Scott Alan Miller: Grand Tour of Europe 2:

        With a shock mount on an articulated arm you can place the mic exactly where you want it to be and still sit/stand at a desk. And you can easily move it out of the way when you are not using it.

        Yes they do pick up a lot of noise that’s why I bought an arm for mine

        @Dashrender normal typing sounded like thunder

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          scottalanmiller @Dashrender
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          @Dashrender said in Take Flight with Scott Alan Miller: Grand Tour of Europe 2:

          Are the mics really that sensitive that they pickup physical bumps, etc of the table? I've always wondered why the mic is often supported by springs/elastic bands inside those holders.

          They sure do. It can be really bad.

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            1337 @JaredBusch
            last edited by 1337

            @JaredBusch said in Take Flight with Scott Alan Miller: Grand Tour of Europe 2:

            @Pete-S said in Take Flight with Scott Alan Miller: Grand Tour of Europe 2:

            With a shock mount on an articulated arm you can place the mic exactly where you want it to be and still sit/stand at a desk. And you can easily move it out of the way when you are not using it.

            Yes they do pick up a lot of noise that’s why I bought an arm for mine

            @Dashrender normal typing sounded like thunder

            6039A704-8071-4EF2-9434-DE51FEFC3DED.jpeg

            @JaredBusch
            Is that a Blue Yeti USB mic? I've seen that they, at least in the past, been a popular choice for people wanting a good mic on a budget.

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              Dashrender @1337
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              @Pete-S said in Take Flight with Scott Alan Miller: Grand Tour of Europe 2:

              @JaredBusch said in Take Flight with Scott Alan Miller: Grand Tour of Europe 2:

              @Pete-S said in Take Flight with Scott Alan Miller: Grand Tour of Europe 2:

              With a shock mount on an articulated arm you can place the mic exactly where you want it to be and still sit/stand at a desk. And you can easily move it out of the way when you are not using it.

              Yes they do pick up a lot of noise that’s why I bought an arm for mine

              @Dashrender normal typing sounded like thunder

              6039A704-8071-4EF2-9434-DE51FEFC3DED.jpeg

              @JaredBusch
              Is that a Blue Yeti USB mic? I've seen that they, at least in the past, been a popular choice for people wanting a good mic on a budget.

              This mic isn't isolated from the stand though... so I'm asking - is that level of isolation really needed? or is the stand enough disconnect from the desk?

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                travisdh1 @Dashrender
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                @Dashrender said in Take Flight with Scott Alan Miller: Grand Tour of Europe 2:

                @Pete-S said in Take Flight with Scott Alan Miller: Grand Tour of Europe 2:

                @JaredBusch said in Take Flight with Scott Alan Miller: Grand Tour of Europe 2:

                @Pete-S said in Take Flight with Scott Alan Miller: Grand Tour of Europe 2:

                With a shock mount on an articulated arm you can place the mic exactly where you want it to be and still sit/stand at a desk. And you can easily move it out of the way when you are not using it.

                Yes they do pick up a lot of noise that’s why I bought an arm for mine

                @Dashrender normal typing sounded like thunder

                6039A704-8071-4EF2-9434-DE51FEFC3DED.jpeg

                @JaredBusch
                Is that a Blue Yeti USB mic? I've seen that they, at least in the past, been a popular choice for people wanting a good mic on a budget.

                This mic isn't isolated from the stand though... so I'm asking - is that level of isolation really needed? or is the stand enough disconnect from the desk?

                If you want good isolation, one of the isolation mounts would be necessary. I can't see from that picture where the mic stand is actually mounted, probably not on the desk knowing @JaredBusch.

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                  Dashrender @travisdh1
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                  @travisdh1 said in Take Flight with Scott Alan Miller: Grand Tour of Europe 2:

                  @Dashrender said in Take Flight with Scott Alan Miller: Grand Tour of Europe 2:

                  @Pete-S said in Take Flight with Scott Alan Miller: Grand Tour of Europe 2:

                  @JaredBusch said in Take Flight with Scott Alan Miller: Grand Tour of Europe 2:

                  @Pete-S said in Take Flight with Scott Alan Miller: Grand Tour of Europe 2:

                  With a shock mount on an articulated arm you can place the mic exactly where you want it to be and still sit/stand at a desk. And you can easily move it out of the way when you are not using it.

                  Yes they do pick up a lot of noise that’s why I bought an arm for mine

                  @Dashrender normal typing sounded like thunder

                  6039A704-8071-4EF2-9434-DE51FEFC3DED.jpeg

                  @JaredBusch
                  Is that a Blue Yeti USB mic? I've seen that they, at least in the past, been a popular choice for people wanting a good mic on a budget.

                  This mic isn't isolated from the stand though... so I'm asking - is that level of isolation really needed? or is the stand enough disconnect from the desk?

                  If you want good isolation, one of the isolation mounts would be necessary. I can't see from that picture where the mic stand is actually mounted, probably not on the desk knowing @JaredBusch.

                  yeah, he's close enough to the wall, that might be an option for him. Good call.

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                    JaredBusch @1337
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                    @Pete-S said in Take Flight with Scott Alan Miller: Grand Tour of Europe 2:

                    @JaredBusch said in Take Flight with Scott Alan Miller: Grand Tour of Europe 2:

                    @Pete-S said in Take Flight with Scott Alan Miller: Grand Tour of Europe 2:

                    With a shock mount on an articulated arm you can place the mic exactly where you want it to be and still sit/stand at a desk. And you can easily move it out of the way when you are not using it.

                    Yes they do pick up a lot of noise that’s why I bought an arm for mine

                    @Dashrender normal typing sounded like thunder

                    6039A704-8071-4EF2-9434-DE51FEFC3DED.jpeg

                    @JaredBusch
                    Is that a Blue Yeti USB mic? I've seen that they, at least in the past, been a popular choice for people wanting a good mic on a budget.

                    Yes. It is awesome for the price

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                    • scottalanmillerS
                      scottalanmiller
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                      Oh, there's an Instagram too, for those that just want to see some pics.

                      https://www.instagram.com/takeflightwithscott/

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                        Youtube Video

                        Episode 4, Second one in Crete... Ancient Aptera and Glyka Nera Beach.

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                          While awaiting another episode, feel free to follow on Instagram, too...

                          https://www.instagram.com/takeflightwithscott/

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                            Youtube Video

                            Episode 5, Third one on Crete.... Ruins of Knossos and the Cave of Zeus.

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                              Youtube Video

                              Episode 6, Fourth and Final one on Crete.... Day Drinking on the Beach with the girls, traditional Cretan Folk Dancing at the Cretan Corner in Aptera, messing with a green huntsman spider in our rental home, and a long drive down the hill to show you where we had been living for almost two weeks.

                              This episode was filmed on 22 June 2019, all in the village of Aptera.

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