ModMic 4 Noise Issues

[rphawks]

So - I've owned the ModMic 4 for around 4 years now. Gradually the noise has become worse and worse, and I now use Equalizer APO to get rid of most of it. Still, every two months or so the noise profile changes and I have to mess with the settings to get it to sound fine. I have to boost the mic to +30dB for it to be loud enough as well. I'm looking for a permanent solution because it's been getting quite annoying to do this all the time. It may just be time to sacrifice the convenience of the ModMic for a Snowball.

 

P.S. Microsoft Teams also hates my mic, and likes to make it cut out. 90% this is just a Teams issue though.

[SpookyCitrus]

Sounds like an issue with the mic itself, possibly a defective unit that's just gotten worse and worse over time. Modmic is still around, they have a bunch of different models on Amazon, and I've heard pretty good things about the new wireless versions.

[rphawks]

1 minute ago, SpookyCitrus said:

Sounds like an issue with the mic itself, possibly a defective unit that's just gotten worse and worse over time. Modmic is still around, they have a bunch of different models on Amazon, and I've heard pretty good things about the new wireless versions.

That's what I figured, but hoped wasn't true. I don't know if I'd like to gamble with them again.

[The Flying Sloth]

3 hours ago, rphawks said:

That's what I figured, but hoped wasn't true. I don't know if I'd like to gamble with them again.

This is why I tend to recommend true XLR microphone systems, most manufacturers of XLR mics design them for studio use/abuse and they just don't die.

Sloth

[EmoRarity]

Because your standard desktop/laptop has xlr and not ttrs and usb.

[rphawks]

25 minutes ago, The Flying Sloth said:

This is why I tend to recommend true XLR microphone systems, most manufacturers of XLR mics design them for studio use/abuse and they just don't die.

Sloth

Recs for a ~$75 budget (I know this is low for audio) directly into the PC? Noticed your rec page but was wondering if you had anything in mind. I have actually a GXL2200 sitting on my desk right now but it's a loaner and I don't have a way to hook it up to my PC, so still making do with the ModMic.

[The Flying Sloth]

1 hour ago, rphawks said:

Recs for a ~$75 budget (I know this is low for audio) directly into the PC? Noticed your rec page but was wondering if you had anything in mind. I have actually a GXL2200 sitting on my desk right now but it's a loaner and I don't have a way to hook it up to my PC, so still making do with the ModMic.

UM2 from Behringer, the 2200 isn't a bad mic and UM2 should set you back like 30 bucks

[rphawks]

5 hours ago, The Flying Sloth said:

UM2 from Behringer, the 2200 isn't a bad mic and UM2 should set you back like 30 bucks

I've heard good things about the UM2. I can't use the 2200 (as mentioned I'm borrowing it for another use). If I were to buy a mic for up to $100 (if I'm going XLR might as well) would the pick be different?

 

Later note: UM2 is expensive everywhere. I can't find it for $30 anymore. A lot of things are out of stock. Looking at a Behringer C2 + UM2 combo... but can't buy either.

[The Flying Sloth]

7 hours ago, rphawks said:

I've heard good things about the UM2. I can't use the 2200 (as mentioned I'm borrowing it for another use). If I were to buy a mic for up to $100 (if I'm going XLR might as well) would the pick be different?

 

Later note: UM2 is expensive everywhere. I can't find it for $30 anymore. A lot of things are out of stock. Looking at a Behringer C2 + UM2 combo... but can't buy either.

UM22 is the next cheapest option I think, my pick for recording mic in that price range is the CM1, for Discord probably the C2 (it's what I use).
V67G is pretty good too as is the MB75 if you have background noise. 
Check my recommendation link, it's got some useful info.

Sloth

[rphawks]

6 hours ago, The Flying Sloth said:

UM22 is the next cheapest option I think, my pick for recording mic in that price range is the CM1, for Discord probably the C2 (it's what I use).
V67G is pretty good too as is the MB75 if you have background noise. 
Check my recommendation link, it's got some useful info.

Sloth

Everything Behringer including the C2 is out of stock right now for some reason. The cheapest alternative I can find is the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 1, which is $109 and a little more than what I can spend on an interface. I've been looking at the MXL 770 because it's slightly cheaper than the V67G and comes with a shock mount. The MB75 shipping to US is more than the mic price itself, so that's probably not going to happen. 

 

Wasn't sure which one you meant by the CM1. If an XLR setup is too expensive ($150+), I may just go with the Samson Q2U (seems more recommended than the Snowball/Snowball ice) and go XLR at a later date when all the cheaper things are back in stock.

[rice guru]

If we just need a mic a Samson q2u or ath 2005 are pretty great add a mic stand and it should fit the budget

[The Flying Sloth]

6 hours ago, rphawks said:

Everything Behringer including the C2 is out of stock right now for some reason. The cheapest alternative I can find is the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 1, which is $109 and a little more than what I can spend on an interface. I've been looking at the MXL 770 because it's slightly cheaper than the V67G and comes with a shock mount. The MB75 shipping to US is more than the mic price itself, so that's probably not going to happen. 

 

Wasn't sure which one you meant by the CM1. If an XLR setup is too expensive ($150+), I may just go with the Samson Q2U (seems more recommended than the Snowball/Snowball ice) and go XLR at a later date when all the cheaper things are back in stock.

The V67G is a far superior microphone to the 770 and the CM1 is a $100 mic by boutique manufacturer 3U Audio, amazing amazing microphones BUT I agree, the Q2U certainly isn't bad and honestly is the only USB mic I don't hate.

[rphawks]

3 hours ago, The Flying Sloth said:

The V67G is a far superior microphone to the 770 and the CM1 is a $100 mic by boutique manufacturer 3U Audio, amazing amazing microphones BUT I agree, the Q2U certainly isn't bad and honestly is the only USB mic I don't hate.

Pulled the trigger on a ridiculously overpriced $85 Behringer UM2 on ebay because it was still less than the Komplete and bought myself a V67G. Hopefully everything will arrive intact. Thanks for your help!

[The Flying Sloth]

1 hour ago, rphawks said:

Pulled the trigger on a ridiculously overpriced $85 Behringer UM2 on ebay because it was still less than the Komplete and bought myself a V67G. Hopefully everything will arrive intact. Thanks for your help!

Jesus that's overpriced, man this virus really sucks for prices....
Hope everything works well for you.