I’d like to know how you record your guest speakers for Coffee Break episodes. The Yeti is a side-address microphone. I hope this helps! Thanks for the tips. Thanks! I am an anthropologist professionally and in heart and soul, so writing and researching has been the foundation for everything I do. Now is the PERFECT time to re-evaluate and re-assess what success means for your show, and this handy tool will help you do just that. You might need to get closer to the mic — your mouth should be about a fist away from it. I’m so glad it helped! Required fields are marked *. I assume you talk to them over the phone while recording. OMG, who would of thought simply not tilting the microphone and moving a bit closer, not a lot just a tad, would make my audio sound, well like you put it, velvety. I expected some type of “notification” that I received a response. Other than that just exhaust google and YouTube, sounds like a problem that other people could have so I am sure there are tons of fix videos out there. -Sarah. These two simple tips have actually re-inspired my love for video creation in regard to audio. This wasn't doing this just a few days ago and now it's consistent. This is caused by electricity going in a loop within your setup. The dial with the 4 shapes, it's a possibility that you've moved that which in turn changes where the microphone is sensitive. I interview veterans from WWII to present to preserve their stories for future generations at the Library of Congress. And if you’re using a Blue Yeti, you should be talking into the front of the microphone, not the top. Hi Susan! I firmly believe that you do not need to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on recording equipment. Hi Priscilla, thank you for your kind words! When you say crossed wires, do you mean literally two wires that touch and overlap? And if you’re using a Blue Yeti, you should be talking into the front of the microphone, not the top. If not, it could be a bad … Crossing wires such as power wires and speaker wires, coming in and our of your wall socket, computer, and everything plugged in together, will cause this to happen and does not necessarily persist only within your blue yeti, especially because you mute it and it still happens. The Blue Yeti has had cable problems for a good number of people. Or is crossed wires an electrical term I don't know about? Your email address will not be published. Try a different USB port., or a different cable. This is a place for creators to connect, ask for help, and share ideas with each other. All rights reserved. Looking to start — or improve — your podcast in a couple simple steps? . This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I’m so glad you’re enjoying my show! You can create an amazing, professional-quality show with relatively inexpensive equipment like the Blue Yeti as long as you understand how to record with it. Best I can think of is check all your connections, sometimes when something is loose you get wicked types of feedback. Other then that, you could possible fix it yourself if you have any knowledge in regards to this sort of thing. Your first point is a really good one. Your email address will not be published. ⁠. Hi Richard, that sounds frustrating. Be sure to wear headphones while you record to get a good feel for how you sound. If you’re following the above two tips, your voice should sound up-close and velvety to your ears. Crossing wires such as power wires and speaker wires, coming in and our of your wall socket, computer, and everything plugged in together, will cause this to happen and does not necessarily persist only within your blue yeti, especially because you mute it and it still happens. I also have a foam windscreen atop the mic itself (the little foam hat), as well as a cheap folded towel on my desk to further absorb sound/echoes. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Best thing to do would be to unplug devices individually from your setup until it disappears, and then you'll know the culprit. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. Can I cover the mic with cotton fabric to reduce echo? I record absolutely everything — Girl In Space, the Write Now podcast, and all of my lines and roles for other shows — with my basic Blue Yeti USB microphone. Thanks Sarah. like /u/duffking56 says, make sure your cable is in properly on both ends. Hi JQ! Also try running the cable away from any power cords. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. © 2017-2020 by Write Now, LLC. Thank you so much, Sarah. Hi, Sarah, am appreciating these tips because I use a Blue Yeti also. Good luck. I hope this helps! Or is that not possible? ️✨, This roadmap is the perfect starting point for new podcasters, and a great checklist for podcasting veterans! I am a radio interviewer for forty years, and my process involves looking at my notes. Nicole from Jamaica. Get rid of them with curves and soft, absorbent surfaces. This is, of course, an issue when I’m in front of an audience, but not in the studio. I’m listening to them daily and absorbing all the tips and affirmations that apply to my situation. I either prop up my phone against the back of the foam if I’m reading digital scripts, or I prop up the written/printed pages there! I usually prop my scripts up on the audio foam behind the mic, or tape them there. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. And record in comfort with Yeti’s side-address operation—just speak, sing or play into the Yeti on the same side as the Blue logo to capture pro sound. In your setup, where would you place a script, like a book you were recording? Also like others said, try a different port and a different cable. That way I can get close to the mic and reduce echo while reading my scripts! I have a problem with being close to the mic. Thank you, Nicole! — Sarah. But am getting a little bit of echo, even though I’m surrounded by hanging beach towels. I record some of my Coffee Break episodes in person, but most are done over Skype using the Ecamm Call Recorder. Your tube of podcasting doesn’t look like you have any room to read a script or place one in front of you. Type your questions in the comments below and I’ll do the best I can to help you out! Sometimes my cat, Midori, joins me… and while she makes an excellent sound dampener, the purring, sound of constant movement, and coating of cat hair really cancel out any benefits. Hope this helps, and happy podcasting! I don’t have this, because my body blocks and absorbs all sound coming in and out of what I’ve dubbed my TUBE OF PODCASTING. I not only look at my notes, but I jot things down as well. I personally solved mine with 3 of these and possibly even this if it applies to you. This is probably what's commonly known as ground loop. You may have introduced new wires or devices that brought more electricity into the mix, causing this ground loop. If it does have that dial, change it to the 'heart' shaped one which is cardioid which is most sensitive to the front. How do you work around it? New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Sarah thank you sooo much, you’re a legend. This article is really helpful when it comes to setting up the microphone. I have a large piece of audio foam that I’ve removed ALL angles from by forming it into a semicircle. But I’ll work harder at it. Learn how your comment data is processed. I need a fix for this. My cell phone gives me really bad interference with my one Mixamp, took me forever to figure it out and it was on accident. If you’re following the above two tips, your voice should sound up-close and velvety to your ears. This persists even when the mic is muted with the front button and remains at a steady screeching volume when the gain is turned up or down even though my voice gets louder. I did the same thing for a series of webinars I did. Hi and Thanks. This is not a place to promote your content. Either way, thank you for sharing. Thank you! Hmm, you could give it a try… as long as the cloth is secure and doesn’t move against the microphone it might work… let me know!

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