My friend works in recording studio&gave me a vocal microphone.It doesnt sound as good though this is why....?

Question

I got a professional vocal recording microphone from a friend but when i record me singing you can here a bit of fuzziness in the backround. Apparently its because in recording studios its isolated. We have one room in the house that is like a recording studio so are there any ideas how i can prevent the fuzziness or isolate the room a bit? thanks

Answer 1

I would go back and ask your friend's advice.  There could be impedance matching / power issues with it and your equipment.  He'll know how to solve  the problem.

Good luck....the world always needs more singers!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

It depends on what's causing the "fuzziness." What are you recording into? That could be a factor. If you're using a computer and you have a cardioid/directional mic, try aiming it away from the computer so it won't pick up fan noise & other comp hums and noises. That works quite nicely in my home studio. If your signal is too "hot," you could be clipping, which will sound REALLY BAD on a digital system. Check your input levels and make sure they're not too high.

There could be interference from power cords or florescent lighting causing a buzz. In that case, move power cords away from your audio cables, or, if they must cross, try to orient them in a perpendicular manner. Turn off florescent lights and go with regular incandescent bulbs.

It could be background noise leaking in, so you could try isolating your mic & source. Depending on your room, you can put something like Auralex foam on the walls, or hang up some heavy drapes or blankets. Also, pay attention to your heater/air conditioner. If it's running, your mic may pick it up!