JOBY Is Launching Five New Microphones for Streamers and Podcasters
JOBY Is Launching Five New Microphones for Streamers and Podcasters
Camera accessory company JOBY is launching five new microphones to its Wavo line focusing on live streams and podcasts.
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The five new mics are the Wavo POD, Wavo PRO, PRO DS, Lav Pro, and the AIR. With these new additions, the Wavo line runs the audio gamut by including different microphone styles like shotgun, lavalier, and tabletop condenser mics.
The Wavo POD ($99.99) is a USB condenser microphone intended for podcasting and streaming. JOBY designed the POD with easy-to-use volume controls and high-quality 24bit/48kHz audio so new creators can get up and running fast. It even comes with a pop filter to ensure clear sound.
The Wavo PRO ($299.99) and PRO DS ($249.99) are on-camera shotgun microphones powered by rechargeable batteries that can last up to 60 hours. Designed to work on the latest cameras, the two mics feature -10 dB safe track recording to make sure audio isn’t lost. The PRO version, however, has active noise cancellation and comprehensive EQ controls.
The Lav PRO ($79.99) is a little lavalier mic that goes on your shirt. It’s omnidirectional, so the mic can pick up your voice no matter which way you look, and it features a windscreen to reduce noises made by wind or clothes rustling.
There's also the Wavo AIR ($249.99), a wireless microphone system that comes with two transmitters, one receiver, and two lapel microphones. The AIR transmits at a secure 2.4Ghz up to 164 feet away from the camera. It also includes a windjammer to reduce wind noise.
The Wavo PRO DS will release later this year, but all the other microphones are currently available for purchase.
What Equipment Is Needed for Podcasts?
Podcasters require only a computer, microphone, headphones, and recording software to create audio content for listeners to enjoy. In fact, you probably already have some of the equipment needed to create a podcast. Reaching your audience, however, is a bit more difficult.
For a conventional podcast, you need at a minimum a microphone, headphones, a computer, recording and mixing software, and internet access.
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Basic Microphones
To get your voice into your computer for recording, you need a microphone. You don't have to spend a lot of money on one if you aren't concerned with high quality. However, the better the quality, the more professional your audio sounds. No one will listen to your podcasts if the audio is inferior. Consider upgrading from the microphone and headset you've been using for Skype.
USB microphones are designed to work easily with computers. Most of them are plug and play. It's the easiest way to get started and is sufficient for most single-person podcasts.
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High-End Microphones
After you are in podcasting for a while, you may want to up your game and move to a microphone with an XLR hookup. These require an audio interface or mixer, which gives you more control over your recording. Some microphones offer both USB and XLR connections. Start with the USB connection and then add a mixer or audio interface for use with the XLR capabilities later.
There are two types of microphones: dynamic and condenser. Dynamic microphones are robust with less feedback, which is good if you aren't in a soundproof studio. They are less expensive than condenser microphones, but that benefit comes with a poorer dynamic range. Condenser microphones are more expensive and more sensitive with a higher dynamic range.
Microphones have sound pickup patterns that are either omnidirectional, bidirectional, or cardioid. These terms refer to the area of the microphone that picks up the sound. If you aren't in a soundproof studio, you probably want a cardioid microphone, which only picks up the sound directly in front of it. If you need to share a microphone with a co-host, bidirectional is the way to go.
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All this may seem like a lot to think about, but there are microphones on the market that have both USB and XLR plugins, are either dynamic or condenser mics, and have a choice of pickup patterns. You just pick one for your needs.
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Mixers
If you choose an XLR microphone, you need a mixer to go with it. They come in all price ranges and with different numbers of channels. You need a channel for each microphone you use with the mixer. Look into mixers from Behringer, Mackie, and the Focusrite Scarlett series.
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Headphones
Headphones allow you to monitor the sound as it's recorded. Stay away from soft-shell headphones—those that only have foam on the outside. These do not suppress sound, which may cause feedback. It's best to use a pair of hard-shell headphones, one with a sturdy plastic or rubber outside that traps the sound.
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You don't have to spend a lot on headphones, but cheap ones give you cheap sound. If you don't mind, that's fine, but if you plan to get into multitrack audio mixing eventually, you want a pair that are discriminate enough to allow you to tweak your audio.
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Computer
Any computer purchased in the last few years is fast enough to handle the kind of recording you want to do for a typical podcast. There's no reason to run out and buy anything right away. Work with the computer you have. If it works, great. After a while, if you feel it's not adequate for your needs, purchase a new one with more memory and a faster processor.
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Recording and Mixing Software
A podcast can feature only your voice. Many podcasters default to a simple presentation either because they chose an easy method or know the information they provide doesn't need enhancement. However, some people use a prerecorded show intro with occasional inserted pieces of audio, possibly even commercials.
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Free software tools make recording and editing fairly easy. Recording audio is one thing; mixing audio is a bit more involved. You can choose to record all your audio and mix it statically, or you can record and mix in real time.