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What is a good recording setup to use with an Audio-Technica AT2020 USB microphone because I can't seem to get the same high quality recordings out of it as other people with the microphone do?
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∙ 13y ago
Good recording techniques are very important to get quality audio with any mic you use.
Make sure that the room you are in is void of any sort of constant noise like computers, heaters, fans, fridges, neon lights and younger siblings/nagging spouses/douche-bag room mates. These things can sound like static in your recording.
The AT2020's diaphragm is oriented vertically, so when you record into it, make sure you are positioned to the side of the mic. I know it sounds stupid, but often people will use the AT2020 like a Popsicle and they end up making a crappy recording and more often than not look like a retard.
Gain staging is critical to eliminate as much static as possible. Keep your gain as low as you can and your audio source close to the mic (but not too close as to avoid wind from vocals). Experiment with different combinations of levels so you get clear audio with little or no static.
If you do have static in the end, you can run a Low Pass Filter over the channel you recorded on. Figure out what frequency the static is at and reduce the gain as much as you can without affecting the audio recording.
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