Alesis USB microphone podcasting kit, headphones included
Posted on November 05th, 2011 in Alesis
- Create podcasts on your Mac or PC
- Simple and affordable
Product Description
HE EASIEST WAY TO CREATE PODCASTS AND GET THEM HEARD ON THE WEBProfessional-sounding podcasting for your Mac or PC has never been simpler and more affordable than with Alesis’ USB-Mic Podcasting Kit. Just plug the high-quality USB microphone into your computer (with no complicated drivers to install) and use the included Audacity software to record your voice, music, and any other external sounds you wish to include for your final product. The USB-Mic provides 16 bi… More >>
Alesis USB microphone podcasting kit, headphones included
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This post has 4 comments
July 1st, 2010
this kit is great for starting out and learning the basics. i am selling mine now, it still works like it did on day one but im just getting an upgrade so i can take my singing and recording to the next level! i would recomend!
Rating: 5 / 5
July 1st, 2010
This kit includes a decent enough mic for purpose; it’s convenience of setup more than making up for any lack of sonic quality.
The software supplied is poor if you are used to professional applications however again it will probably suffice for most users (and in any case Audacity seems to be supplied with most podcast kits). Good value, my only recommendation is to purchase a pop-shield as the mic sounds better the closer you get. Headphones are OK and have a nice long lead.
Recommended, especially if you have to carry your podcasting kit around with you.
Rating: 4 / 5
July 1st, 2010
I bought this microphone primarily to broadcast internet radio for my website and all in all it is an excellent package. I have had the product for about 10 months now and I use the headphones for at least 2 hours a day and the quality is still crystal clear. As for the microphone it is fine for any speech such as podcasts, radio or “vlogging”. Although it is NOT a recording mic I have also found it quite useful for recording various songs on if it is set up correctly.
For’s:
> Great sound for a cheap price.
> Top quality headphones included.
> Looks the part but not too intrusive.
> Very low background noise.
Against:
> Quality does not match a lot of the similar XLR mics.
> Cannot be plugged into a camcorder (it’s USB only).
> Due to the fact that it is USB there seems to be a bug for me which is quite annoying but can be fixed easily; when the mic is plugged in the sound stops working forcing me to mess around with the audio codec. (It has done this twice.)
To sum up the whole package is great quality for the price and for what it says in the description – a stable podcasting microphone and headphone kit. If you’re looking to record songs it will work but you would be better off with an XLR. The software is mediocre to say the least but very easy to use if you’re just getting started (I have Adobe Audition so this takes a back seat). I’d say this kit is at an amateur level and if you’re looking to do more than that try something else.
Rating: 4 / 5
July 1st, 2010
Cons:
Huge box! And you sort of expect more because of that. Comes with Audacity which is available on the web anyway.
Pros:
Good quality microphone. Doesn’t pick up too much background noise and is perfect for the voice. You don’t seem to need a pop-filter with it which is great. Headphones fit snuggly and you can hear exactly what you have recorded.
Definitely recommend buying it as a starter kit.
Rating: 4 / 5