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Author: der.hans
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Subject: Re: standalone mic
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
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