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A good quality microphone is the most essential equipment needed for ensuring the success of a voiceover project. Hence, experienced voiceover artists make sure that the best quality microphones are used in their voiceover projects. Microphones of different reputed brands and models are available in the market, which should be chosen according to the nature of the requirements of voiceover artists.
Types of microphones
Two varieties of microphones are presently used for voiceover jobs, namely Dynamic microphone, and Condenser microphone.
Usually, a condenser microphone is widely used in all the recording studios, as it can catch a higher frequency range and produces better transitory responses, according to the speed of the musical instruments played there. There are two types of condenser microphones, namely large-diaphragm microphone and small-diaphragm microphone. 48-volt power supplied from an external source is needed to operate this microphone.
A dynamic microphone is mostly used for home-recording and it is lesser expensive than a condenser microphone. It is very sturdy and more durable than the condenser microphone, mainly in the matter of humidity resistance. Some brands of dynamic microphones are well-known for their sound qualities and the ability to withstand rough handling. However, a dynamic microphone shows a limited response to sound frequency and can isolate voices from high-pitched sounds of drums and guitars. This microphone does not need an external power supply.
The best brands of microphones for voiceover recording.
Neumann
It is a reliable brand for condenser microphones and usually fit for capturing medium range frequencies. It is one of the best microphones for voiceover recordings and vocals, as it offers a very fast transitory response. As it is available at affordable prices, this microphone is the perfect choice in both studios and home-recordings for voiceover projects. Neumann TLM 102, and TLM 104 are the most popular entry-level quality microphone for those who want to sell rich and clear voice-overs.
Shure
This brand offers dynamic microphones in a flat range of frequency response, which makes it an ideal choice for voiceovers and music recordings. This microphone is offered with a frequency filter that can be switched on, which makes it the best choice for using on stage for vocal performers. It is also ideal for voiceover artists in recording their projects. Shure SM 57 Shure and SM 58 is the popular choice for home recording set up, shure is capable of delivering without building a soundproofed atmosphere.
Rode
It is the most trusted brand of Australia, they have listed a USB microphone in their catalog that can be used for podcast recording Hence, voiceover artists make the best use of this microphone for direct recording of audios that can be uploaded on YouTube or other websites. This microphone is most suitable for recording the demos of new voiceover artists that they can submit to different recording studios for getting assignments.
Blue Yeti, Sennheiser, AKG Pro are some other popular brands of dynamic and condenser microphones that can be used by professional voiceover artists.
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