Is there a way to reconfigure your setup so that you can do everything you need to? Try a different USB port., or a different cable. That way I can get close to the mic and reduce echo while reading my scripts! Monitor Yourself. Good call. And if you’re using a Blue Yeti, you should be talking into the front of the microphone, not the top. I either prop up my phone against the back of the foam if I’m reading digital scripts, or I prop up the written/printed pages there! Reason I ask- in my case I’m speaking live to viewers of a webinar. -Sarah. These two simple tips have actually re-inspired my love for video creation in regard to audio. I’m so glad you’re enjoying my show! ⁠. This article is really helpful when it comes to setting up the microphone. Wow. I haven't used one myself but if the wire on the mic is bad then you could possibly get a new mic depending on the age of the equipment. You may also want to have something behind you as well — a hanging duvet, moving blanket, bunch of t-shirts on hangers, whatever you have access to. Hi Richard, that sounds frustrating. I firmly believe that you do not need to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on recording equipment. Nicole from Jamaica. Be sure to wear headphones while you record to get a good feel for how you sound. I assume you talk to them over the phone while recording. Sorry for delayed response, but I didn’t see your response until today. I not only look at my notes, but I jot things down as well. If not, it could be a bad … Most people record way too far away from their microphone. I have a large piece of audio foam that I’ve removed ALL angles from by forming it into a semicircle. ️✨, This roadmap is the perfect starting point for new podcasters, and a great checklist for podcasting veterans! I’m listening to them daily and absorbing all the tips and affirmations that apply to my situation. Either way, thank you for sharing. I need a fix for this. Hi and Thanks. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Also like others said, try a different port and a different cable. like /u/duffking56 says, make sure your cable is in properly on both ends. Hi Mike, that’s a great question! I love to help both new and established podcasters find success in podcasting. Thank you, Nicole! Hmm, you could give it a try… as long as the cloth is secure and doesn’t move against the microphone it might work… let me know! The dial with the 4 shapes, it's a possibility that you've moved that which in turn changes where the microphone is sensitive. I have a problem with being close to the mic. This is a community dedicated to gaming content creators. Could you post a photo of the towel and the foam windscreen you mentioned? Your probably 1/2 my age, but still I find a special connection with your perspective and outlook on life. Now is the PERFECT time to re-evaluate and re-assess what success means for your show, and this handy tool will help you do just that. I record absolutely everything — Girl In Space, the Write Now podcast, and all of my lines and roles for other shows — with my basic Blue Yeti USB microphone. Your tube of podcasting doesn’t look like you have any room to read a script or place one in front of you. Hope this helps, and happy podcasting! This is probably what's commonly known as ground loop. Life made some difficult unexpected curves for me in 2006, but I have steadily steered forward to enjoy new adventures and purposeful experiences. I expected some type of “notification” that I received a response. . You can create an amazing, professional-quality show with relatively inexpensive equipment like the Blue Yeti as long as you understand how to record with it. I usually prop my scripts up on the audio foam behind the mic, or tape them there. The Yeti is a side-address microphone. Other than that just exhaust google and YouTube, sounds like a problem that other people could have so I am sure there are tons of fix videos out there. — Sarah. Looking to start — or improve — your podcast in a couple simple steps? Hi, Sarah, am appreciating these tips because I use a Blue Yeti also. I just added a picture of my podcast-recording setup to the blog post above. © 2017-2020 by Write Now, LLC. And record in comfort with Yeti’s side-address operation—just speak, sing or play into the Yeti on the same side as the Blue logo to capture pro sound. I like the audio foam semicircle in your photo. So what does your setup look like? I personally solved mine with 3 of these and possibly even this if it applies to you. Maybe I just missed it. All rights reserved. I'd love to share my FREE Printable Podcast Roadmap with you! You may have introduced new wires or devices that brought more electricity into the mix, causing this ground loop. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Thank you so much, Sarah. And one of the questions I’m asked most frequently is, “Sarah, how do you not sound like you’re recording beneath a highway overpass?”. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This can be fixed by using a ground loop isolator (hum/noise isolator), or by painstakingly going through your setup to find the culprit, keeping wires as uncrossed as possible, and with a lot of luck. Ideally, your mouth should be about a fist’s space away from the mic when you speak into it, and the gain on the mic (the dial on the back, if you’re using a Blue Yeti) or your recording software should be adjusted so that when you speak at that distance, the sound registers around -12dB. Required fields are marked *. This is not a place to promote your content. In your setup, where would you place a script, like a book you were recording? But I’ll work harder at it. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. This is caused by electricity going in a loop within your setup. Sarah thank you sooo much, you’re a legend. Get rid of them with curves and soft, absorbent surfaces. If you’re following the above two tips, your voice should sound up-close and velvety to your ears. Other then that, you could possible fix it yourself if you have any knowledge in regards to this sort of thing. Crossing wires such as power wires and speaker wires, coming in and our of your wall socket, computer, and everything plugged in together, will cause this to happen and does not necessarily persist only within your blue yeti, especially because you mute it and it still happens. Good luck. Your email address will not be published. Best thing to do would be to unplug devices individually from your setup until it disappears, and then you'll know the culprit. Type your questions in the comments below and I’ll do the best I can to help you out! Sometimes my cat, Midori, joins me… and while she makes an excellent sound dampener, the purring, sound of constant movement, and coating of cat hair really cancel out any benefits. So I want the towel or any sound absorption completely out of view. I am an anthropologist professionally and in heart and soul, so writing and researching has been the foundation for everything I do. Hi Susan! It's a longshot, but this sounds like it might be interference. I hope this helps! I hope this helps! I don’t have this, because my body blocks and absorbs all sound coming in and out of what I’ve dubbed my TUBE OF PODCASTING. Or is that not possible? This is a place for creators to connect, ask for help, and share ideas with each other. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. -Sarah. Thanks for the tips. This wasn't doing this just a few days ago and now it's consistent. I hope this helps!