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Old 05-19-2008, 09:28 AM   #1
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I have the same question. Come back Nogrod, we need you!

I have an idea for people like myself who have really crappy mics and get that ringing noise in the background. It might help out if we put something over the microphone, like one of those noise covers. Maybe that would help? I have yet to try it out but I will in the upcoming days.
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Old 05-19-2008, 07:21 PM   #2
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I was reading some microphone tips, and advice they gave for those who "pop" when they talk, they recommend a guard made out of wire & an old nylon - or something similar will work. I don't know if that will help at all with your hum, though, that might just be feedback you can't help.

Also recommended is putting your microphone on something firm but not too firm, such as some cardboard, because a hum from a computer can resonate through hard surfaces. Maybe some paperback books?

I got a new microphone today - it's a USB headset, and sounds much better. Unfortunately, it's allergy season and my new microphone magnifies my nasality at least four-fold.

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Old 05-19-2008, 09:46 PM   #3
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I got a new microphone today - it's a USB headset, and sounds much better. Unfortunately, it's allergy season and my new microphone magnifies my nasality at least four-fold.

Three tries

I know your pain - my allergies are killin me!
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Old 05-19-2008, 11:06 PM   #4
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I got a new microphone today - it's a USB headset, and sounds much better. Unfortunately, it's allergy season and my new microphone magnifies my nasality at least four-fold.
Poor you and Matthew. I have something allergic-ish and to think that your allergy is not ish, hrr, oh dear.

Oddiewoddie, I laughed at the second try and your third is deffinitely the best. Keep it slo-o-o-o-oo-ooow.
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Old 05-21-2008, 03:11 PM   #5
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Poor you and Matthew. I have something allergic-ish and to think that your allergy is not ish, hrr, oh dear.

Oddiewoddie, I laughed at the second try and your third is deffinitely the best. Keep it slo-o-o-o-oo-ooow.
I do agree- you have a great voice, just slow down!
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Information, please: what are we meant to be doing?
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Old 05-22-2008, 01:42 AM   #7
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Information, please: what are we meant to be doing?
Everobody seems to be waiting for Noggie to show up... and that won't happen until Sunday or Monday - he's currently in Romania.
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Old 05-22-2008, 06:21 AM   #8
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I'm going to be in Romania for a week an so will not be able to do anything meanwhile...

And we should still cast a few characters...

Although I'd say all those having clear roles already could start recording their parts any day now.
That's all I can say for my part right now. I'll be back next week even if quite busy but my vacation starts on May the 30th and then I will have a lots of time.

But do start recording your parts - those who have clearly designated parts already. And let's discuss the rest of the parts as well. I received a sample of voices from Gwath but haven't the software or time to mix & send them to be listened until early next week.
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