Need to capture high-quality sound for your video project? Looking to record nature sounds for your audio PSA project? The Audio-Technica A875R shotgun mic will do the trick.
Don't forget to check out the iRig Pre XLR interface if you're recording to digital (like an iPhone or anything with a 3.5 mm TRRS jack).
The mic itself is very simple (there isn't even an on/off switch!) but there are a few things you need to get going:
The Snowball mic is great for the desktop- recording your voice for a podcast or capturing a group for a Skype session. Setting it up is extremely easy- simply plug it into the computer and go! This mic is digital and is powered by the USB.
The mic itself is very simple (there isn't even an on/off switch!) and is set up for digital recording, so there isn't a whole lot to do:
Much like the Blue Snowball, the Samson C01U USB mic is great for the desktop- recording your voice for a podcast or capturing a group for a Skype session. Setting it up is extremely easy- simply plug it into the computer and go! This mic is digital and is powered by the USB.
The mic itself is very simple (there isn't even an on/off switch!) and is set up for digital recording, so there isn't a whole lot to do:
This lavalier microphone works with smartphones and tablets and will help you capture high quality audio for interviews. The mic is setup to work with smartphones- just plug it in and start talking. This mic will NOT work with the cameras or digital recorders.
This mic is simple- plug it into your phone or tablet and start using it. It will NOT work with other types of devices.
Lavalier mics are fairly simple but placement can be very important. This short video covers the topic well:
This powered lavalier mic is great for recording with the Nikon D3200 or Canon Vixia cameras. With the extra long cable and battery power, it’s simple to setup for capturing audio that goes above and beyond camera internal mics.
This mic is very simple, it’s set up to work once it’s plugged in:
This one is pretty simple, really- it will automatically be detected when plugged in. When you are using it with devices that require a powered mic, turn it on and be sure to turn it off when you are done. To prevent interference from other devices, avoid bumping the cable and/or crossing it with other cables. Speak across the windscreen, not directly into the mic, to avoid popping and breath noise. See the video on this page for the Movo PM-10 for tips on lavalier mic placement.
Use the included digital adapter and headphone splitter to use the mic with digital devices like smartphones and laptops.
This digital recorder is a great option for capturing high quality audio. The quality x-y stereo microphones are great for capturing interviews as well as a variety of sounds. Your projects are instantly saved to the removable SD card and can be downloaded via the included USB cable or by inserting the SD card into your device.
The recorder is great for interviews or for capturing high quality audio for your video projects. You can mount the recorder to a tripod using the threaded mount. To power on, slide the switch on the right-hand side down and hold for 2-3 seconds. Hit the record button to stop/start recording and use the buttons on the right side to control playback.
It's also easy to export your audio tracks. Simply connect via the included USB cable or eject the Micro SD card.
The included Micro SD card (2GB minimum) should provide at least 2-3 hours of recording. Get a backup battery (AA) if you want to ensure your recording is uninterrupted.
This digital recorder is a great option for capturing high quality audio. The quality x-y stereo microphones are great for capturing interviews as well as a variety of sounds. Your projects are instantly saved to the removable SD card and can be downloaded via the included USB cable or by inserting the SD card into your device.
The recorder is great for interviews or for capturing high quality audio for your video projects. You can mount the recorder to a tripod using the threaded mount. To power on, hold down the 'Home' button for 2-3 seconds. Be sure the 'Hold' switch is off (left-hand side of the recorder). Hit the record button to stop/start recording and use the buttons on the right side to control playback and navigate the menu options.
It's also easy to export your audio tracks. Simply connect via the included USB cable or eject the Micro SD card.
The included Micro SD card (2GB minimum) should provide at least 2-3 hours of recording. Get a backup battery (AA) if you want to ensure your recording is uninterrupted.
A free and open source audio editor for Windows, OS X & Linux. Great for recording and post processing.
GarageBand (Mac) is a simple music recording program that allows you to record using a mic, plugging in an instrument or using the built-in instruments.
For recording, mixing, finishing and editing audio. Part of Adobe Creative Cloud
You can use other people's music for your project as long as you have permission or if it is openly licensed. These resources below are great for finding music that is licensed for reuse. Be sure to provide attribution to all content you use that was created by someone else.
Most Open Educational Resources have Creative Commons licenses, which allows you to use the content freely- but there are some requirements to be mindful of. Watch for these different types of restrictions:
BY
ND
SA
NC