Just ordered some new audio gear

[aidanthepcnerd]

So my birthday is soon so My mother decided to buy me somthing,

 

I needed a new microphone as my crappy one had broken.

 

I bought the following things:

 

Chord CCU1 Usb condenser microphone (includes shock mount) £59

 

Samson SAMD5 Desktop mic stand £19

 

Samson SAPS01 Studio quality Pop filter £13

 

its my first pricey audio investment to me because I usually just spend £15 on A headset or mic,

In the future I would love to invest more into a mixer and a phantom powered microphone (not usb)

and buy some awesome speakers too.

 

What do you guys think, for a first setup just under £100?

 

[orangecat]

What is this for?

[aidanthepcnerd]

What is this for?

I got this for making youtube videos, podcasts, livestreams and maybe some music 

[orangecat]

I got this for making youtube videos, podcasts, livestreams and maybe some music 

I hope it sounds good.

[Theo]

<p>is the microphone USB or does it need phantom power?<br />

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Edit i derped out: though id recommend a Blue Yeti over it ( you wouldnt have to buy the desk mount )</p>

[aidanthepcnerd]

<p>is the microphone USB or does it need phantom power?<br />

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Edit i derped out: though id recommend a Blue Yeti over it ( you wouldnt have to buy the desk mount )</p>

many reviews say its better than the blue yeti, blue yeti is a good mic but its just overpriced. I'll post a video in a week or so when I have it and you can share your opinions on the quality 

[Theo]

many reviews say its better than the blue yeti, blue yeti is a good mic but its just overpriced. I'll post a video in a week or so when I have it and you can share your opinions on the quality 

Ah in that case nvm, personally ive a Audio Technica AT2020 USB which sounds awesome! But your setup does look good! Glad to see you arent just buying a blue snowball or something lol

[aidanthepcnerd]

Ah in that case nvm, personally ive a Audio Technica AT2020 USB which sounds awesome! But your setup does look good! Glad to see you arent just buying a blue snowball or something lol

 

thanks, I had a look at the at2020 but It exceeded my price range a tiny a bit

[Theo]

thanks, I had a look at the at2020 but It exceeded my price range a tiny a bit

Yeah it did pass mine lol, but it sounds so good and look sooo sexy!

[aidanthepcnerd]

I have just received the mic stand, its very heavy so it shouldn't tip over when A shock mount and pop filter is on it, I should be getting the pop filter and the mic tomorrow or the next day, I will make a video then :)

[aidanthepcnerd]

Yeah it did pass mine lol, but it sounds so good and look sooo sexy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEP_NvV7ZBc&feature=youtu.be

 

quick test vid with the pop filter and shock mount + stand, there is small background noise since it is next to my pc (the side panel is off)

[t0wer]

That would probably be dirty usb power and not interference from the open pc.

unless you happen to use your wireless router for a mic stand, but I doubt that would be the case.