http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Topic: Best mic to use in a room with lots of echo en Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:26:30 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-mic-to-use-in-a-room-with-lots-of-echo#post-46676 Mon, 11 May 2009 19:01:45 +0000 XTR-91 46676@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The only type of mic that I know of that is very resistent to off-axis noise is the long shotgun microphone. Long shotguns are designed for distance pickup and are very directional. A smaller diaphragm has a narrower frequency pickup, which works fine for voice. Like rob said, you should also look at narrow diaphragm microphones which will probably help the echo problem.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-mic-to-use-in-a-room-with-lots-of-echo#post-46668 Mon, 11 May 2009 12:37:03 +0000 robGRAUERT 46668@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>i've read that small diaphragm mics are the way to go. Something like this:</p> <p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/574511-REG/Audio_Technica_AT4021_AT4021_Small_Diaphragm_Cardioid_Condenser.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/574511-REG/Audio_Technica_AT4021_AT4021_Small_Diaphragm_Cardioid_Condenser.html</a></p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-mic-to-use-in-a-room-with-lots-of-echo#post-46667 Mon, 11 May 2009 12:14:44 +0000 KT138 46667@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I need to figure out a way to record interviews and voice overs in a  24' x 40' room that has carpeting, but no other sound deadening wall coverings, curtains or ceiling tiles.  I have not had much luck even after hanging blankets a few feet away from the talent.  The wireless lav mic I tried was out of the question.  The Shure SM58 is better, but the louder the voice, the more echo in the recording.  I'm thinking about trying a PZM.  Has anyone else had success in selecting a mic that is forgiving towards echo?</p>