Some reviews say you have to hold the handheld microphone very close, about how close (x amount of inches away)?
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We never got to this stage with this system. When we plugged it in, it started to burn up and smoke. We ended up having to send it back.
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Unfortunately, I can't answer that question. I'm normally within a few feet of the speaker(s) in large lecture halls. I feel that the quality of the recording depends not only on the distance between the recorder and the speak(s), but rather the surroundings. (E.g. Audio speakers being used to amplify a microphone, quality of the speaker's voice, acoustics of the room, and the never ending chatter of those around you.) Since I'm so close to the speaker I've never changed any of the quality settings of the microphone to compare them. If anyone has done so, is their any settings that you might recommend for specific recording environments? Unfortunately, I can't answer that question. I'm normally within a few feet of the speaker(s) in large lecture halls. I feel that the quality of the recording depends not only on the distance between the recorder and the speak(s), but rather the surroundings. (E.g. Audio speakers being used to amplify a microphone, quality of the speaker's voice, acoustics of the room, and the never ending chatter of those around you.) Since I'm so close to the speaker I've never changed any of the quality settings of the microphone to compare them. If anyone has done so, is their any settings that you... » Read More Unfortunately, I can't answer that question. I'm normally within a few feet of the speaker(s) in large lecture halls. I feel that the quality of the recording depends not only on the distance between the recorder and the speak(s), but rather the surroundings. (E.g. Audio speakers being used to amplify a microphone, quality of the speaker's voice, acoustics of the room, and the never ending chatter of those around you.) Since I'm so close to the speaker I've never changed any of the quality settings of the microphone to compare them. If anyone has done so, is their any settings that you might recommend for specific recording environments? « Show Less
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i have a created some recordings and have used the mic with some distance and let my normal voice, it sounds awesome! check the podcast i created with that microphone! http://traffic.libsyn.com/crmbuzz/CRMBuzz001.mp3
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cutiek028... I don't see why you couldn't use a hand held microphone as long as the input plug size is no bigger than 14 mm long by 3.4 mm wide. I would have to assume the receptacle is 3.5 mm wide. I viewed the previous answer about the quality of the unit. I, myself, was not looking for high fidelity product. Just something to amplify my voice just a little over my playing the accordion as some of the songs I do sing a little. The bottom line is you get what you pay for - you go cheap, you get cheap. Good luck with your PA application. Sven Engblom.
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The good and bad is that background noise is filtered out, but if a person is speaking from 8-10 feet it doesn't pick up well - I would say 4-5 feet away is the best distance. We have a polycom also for outside line calls and I would say it is a similar response. If the conf room is quite where background noise doesn't exist, it may do better.
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The microphone, on my set, is about eight inches down from the right ear bud. Where it is located when you wear them,will depend on your physical characteristics. If you have a set of ear buds; measure down eight inches, from the right ear bud, and tie a string to mark that spot. Now, put your ear buds on and where the string is located is approximately where the microphone will be located, for you. Hope this gives you the answer to your question. George
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To me its long enough. I'm not sure the exact footage, maybe 10 feet give or take, but I record in my room and the mic stand is a good three to four feet away from my computer station and it works fine. If you need an extension that's on you.
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Shawn, this mic is pretty great. I use it occasionally when I don't want to wear my gaming headset. It offers good voice communications and to help you, I've measured the mic - the cord is exactly 6 feet long. I also decided to test the quality of this mic upon first receiving it. Your voice can be picked up by this mic if you are WHISPERING even ~6 feet away. So if you have the mic pointing in the general direction you are, it will work fantastic... though your voice may sound like it is a couple feet away... if you are, of course. Overall, it's a great mic they threw in with this sound card! Hope this helped, take care!
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I believe that any maximum would be a function of your recorder, not the microphone. I've recorded phone conversations lasting more than an hour.
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Sharon, I find that if I keep the microphone a bit closer to my mouth and turn the volume down a bit, I no longer have a feedback problem. I am also very careful not to put sheets of paper etc. right in front of the amp as I am teaching.
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I have not had people have trouble hearing me on the Motorola Whisper, including my hard-of-hearing father. The microphone extends to be closer to your mouth.
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I'm no expert but, any good mic requires you to be fairly close unless you are looking at using a shotgun mic. With this mic, I suggest you be about a fist length away. This is an extremely good mic, it compares to my Heil PR 40 which cost me about $340.
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Depends how loud you are talking about, this type of mic has narrow pick up pattern, but if put it too close to the source of noise, it probably will have some minimal effect on it.
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The best you can do is either put a dead cat on it or a blimp. It doesn't pick up much noise outside anyway unless it's REALLY windy. Mild wind noise will cancel itself out unless it's hitting the mic dead on the front end.As for distance, the sound quality will deteriorate with distance. I would not go more than 5-8 feet from the subject. Use a boom if needed.
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I would say roughly 6-7 feet. WE have a large conference room table, we put the polycom in the middle and stretch both mics out and we can cover the entire table.
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Mine is pretty accurate. I haven't mic'd it because there's been no need. Never had a problem
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In order for the mic to be sensitive enough to pick up sounds at a distance, there is no avoiding background noise. This is very different than a mic that is kept close to your mouth, for example. Your best bet is to put in sound deadeners, like carpets and curtains, as it is the reflected sound that really increases the noise.