got some questions about getting into a higher quality microphone

[Smackaroy]

hello im looking to upgrade my mod mic 5 to the audio technica ATR2500x and i have some questions about it.

 

1. should i buy a mic arm? im worried just having it on a tripod on my desk will pick up my keyboard and mouse clicks. i have put a image where im planning to put it (the sloth represents the position)

 

2. will it be a worth while upgrade over the mod mic? 

[Tigerleon]

Oh it's you on the picture @The Flying Sloth

[The Flying Sloth]

8 hours ago, Smackaroy said:

hello im looking to upgrade my mod mic 5 to the audio technica ATR2500x and i have some questions about it.

 

1. should i buy a mic arm? im worried just having it on a tripod on my desk will pick up my keyboard and mouse clicks. i have put a image where im planning to put it (the sloth represents the position)

 

2. will it be a worth while upgrade over the mod mic? 

There are certainly other options I would suggest before the 2500, perhaps take a look at the link in my signature, might be helpful, but as for the questions you did ask;

1, Volume is a function of the square of distance, as in, the closer to your mouth the mic is the less gain you need to use and therefore the less background noise you pick up, so yes, an arm is almost always a good idea.

2, Probably, I'd suggest doing some research into the two before buying if you're not sure.

[Ahoy Hoy]

1. should i buy a mic arm? im worried just having it on a tripod on my desk will pick up my keyboard and mouse clicks. i have put a image where im planning to put it (the sloth represents the position)

It probably pick your keyboard up. Maybe some effects could be used like the Nvidia stuff to reduce it.
Close the mic is to you the lower the microphone pick up volume has to be so less likely it is to pick up other sounds around you.
It comes with the tripod so try it and if you think you need to position it closer then maybe get another stand to have it closer to you.

 

2. will it be a worth while upgrade over the mod mic? 

Depends what's classed as worth while. Just talking on discord and in video games probably not worth while. Audio quality of the mod mic is good enough and as long as your audible and sound good enough does it really matter. Working from home and doing zoom meetings maybe getting a better microphone is worth while if it helps with doing work.

[Smackaroy]

10 hours ago, Ahoy Hoy said:

1. should i buy a mic arm? im worried just having it on a tripod on my desk will pick up my keyboard and mouse clicks. i have put a image where im planning to put it (the sloth represents the position)

It probably pick your keyboard up. Maybe some effects could be used like the Nvidia stuff to reduce it.
Close the mic is to you the lower the microphone pick up volume has to be so less likely it is to pick up other sounds around you.
It comes with the tripod so try it and if you think you need to position it closer then maybe get another stand to have it closer to you.

 

2. will it be a worth while upgrade over the mod mic? 

Depends what's classed as worth while. Just talking on discord and in video games probably not worth while. Audio quality of the mod mic is good enough and as long as your audible and sound good enough does it really matter. Working from home and doing zoom meetings maybe getting a better microphone is worth while if it helps with doing work.

Ok thanks