Am 27. Mar, 2020 schwätzte Alan Dayley so: moin moin, > Zoom H2N fits that list for me. > https://www.zoom-na.com/products/field-video-recording/field-recording/zoom-h2n-handy-recorder > > I haven’t used it with Linux, but it has a line out port if the USB > connection is problematic. > > Not sure if it fits your idea of inexpensive. Nope. :) Neither does the Blue Yeti. Still, I might budget for one or the other if a less expensive option doesn't get me the quality I need for the music. It definitely looks like something the radio person would like. ciao, der.hans > Alan > > > On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 5:13 PM Ed wrote: > >> For a more general discussion - with hot mic action about 2/3rds of >> the way through - >> >> https://dailytechnewsshow.com/2020/03/25/dtns-special-how-to-stream-video-from-home/ >> >> On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 4:42 PM der.hans wrote: >>> >>> moin moin, >>> >>> With everyone else suddenly going online I need to finally improve some >> of >>> my versatility. >>> >>> Any recommendations for microphones? >>> >>> >>> Needs: >>> >>> * something that does well with voice, e.g. podcasts, presentations, >> meetings >>> >>> * something that will work for an acoustic instrument >>> >>> * works with laptops and desktops >>> >>> * can eliminate background noises >>> >>> * works with debian/Ubuntu >>> >>> >>> Wants: >>> >>> * one mic to rule them all rather than needing multiple mics >>> >>> * works with cellphones >>> >>> * wired connection option >>> >>> * inexpensive >>> >>> * can be used in an open room with someone else joining the same chat >> room >>> in a different room in the house without flashback sound effects >>> >>> * can be used in an open room with someone else joining the same chat >> room >>> in a different room in the house with flashback sound effects because >>> kidling thinks it's hilarious :) >>> >>> >>> We already have that last feature with the current setup. >>> >>> For the most part, mic use can be in isolated parts of house. I might end >>> up needing multiple mics. If so, preferably they'd all be the same, but >>> that's not strictly a requirement. Most likely, I'll be buying one mic >> and >>> multiple headsets with mics. >>> >>> Preferably, I'll be buying from Newegg. >>> >>> ciao, >>> >>> der.hans >>> -- >>> # https://www.LuftHans.com https://www.PhxLinux.org >>> # Linux Fest Northwest cancelled, working to get presentations online >>> # https://www.lfnw.org/conferences/2020 >>> # The key to making programs fast is to make them do practically >>> # nothing. ;-) -- Mike Haertel, 2011Aug21 >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>> https://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> https://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- # https://www.LuftHans.com https://www.PhxLinux.org # Linux Fest Northwest cancelled, working to get presentations online # https://www.lfnw.org/conferences/2020 # "Every person who has mastered a profession is a skeptic concerning it." # -- George Bernard Shaw