Microphone advice needed

[Farbo]

Hi all.

Does anyone has experience with this microphone? Do you think students can use this to train moderating of shows, will it be enough good for this purposes, etc.?

http://www.thomann.de/intl/the_tbone_mb88u_dual.htm

[szal77]

The link doesn’t work here (gets me to a starting page). But when it comes to microphones ordered from Thomann, the consensus seems to be that you should go for something along the lines of an SC-440, SC-450, or SC-1100. Available both with XLR connection for use on e.g. a mixer and (the SC-1100 not any more, as it seems) as a stand-alone USB version.

[Adger]

The MB88U Dual is an "ok" dynamic usb mic for the beginner on a tight budget. Sound is fair, though not brilliant, and in my ears too harsh, edgy. You can not use it without a stand and getting a damping element ("Spinne" / "spider") is very much advised since the MB88U is seriously prone to noises carried over the frame.

[Farbo]

Thank you Adger! Hopefully it will work good with ProppFrexx and signal from microphone will be sufficient.

[Adger]

The volume won't be much of an issue with the integrated USB-amplifier. But be careful with the software induced gain, though.

[Farbo]

How do you mean it? Could you be more concrete?

[Adger]

Using software to add gain, to simulate a stronger input signal, can easily ruin a clean signal.

[Farbo]

I see, but what else shall I do if the signal is weak and this is only USB mic?

[radio42]

If its only the Mic you might try a combo of an AGC (Automatic Gain Control) and a Compressor/Limiter.

[Farbo]

I will see when I get it. Thank you guys.