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Microphone Showdown 2

Microphone Showdown 2

by William Wordsworth

Poetry

About this book

This is a project which will allow readers and listeners to compare the recording quality of a wide variety of recording devices. It is a sequel to another project in which readers submitted readings of a poem on a variety of portable recording devices. For this project, readers have read "I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud" by William Wordsworth. (Summary by Algy Pug)

Chapters

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  1. 1Acer Laptop Mic1:26 · read by TriciaG
  2. 2AKG120USB1:32 · read by Mark Nelson
  3. 3AKG D40 (vintage)1:40 · read by Bev J Stevens
  4. 4APEX4401:15 · read by Cate Barratt
  5. 5Apple iPhone 3GS Model MC133B1:45 · read by chigozie
  6. 6Archos Helmet Camcorder for Generation 5 Archos Portable Media PlayersDigital recorder WS400S1:31 · read by Warren Jones
  7. 7ASUS laptop built-in mic1:26 · read by Liberty Stump
  8. 8Audio-Technica AT2020USB1:34 · read by Mark Nelson
  9. 9Audio Technica Cardioid ATR201:15 · read by Chris Caron
  10. 10Blue Snowball1:44 · read by Mark Mickelson
  11. 11Blue Snowflake1:52 · read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015)
  12. 12Blue Yeti1:36 · read by Bev J Stevens
  13. 13Blue Yeti1:28 · read by David Richardson
  14. 14Blue Yeti1:38 · read by Elizabeth Klett
  15. 15Blue Yeti, noisy PC fan1:41 · read by Ruth Golding
  16. 16Blue Yeti1:36 · read by Tony Maxey
  17. 17Blue Yeti Pro1:33 · read by Sarah Crampton
  18. 18CAD U37 USB Studio Condenser Recording Microphone1:35 · read by Warren Jones
  19. 19Capehart crystal1:36 · read by Bev J Stevens
  20. 20Cheap mike and Yamaha mixer1:30 · read by Algy Pug
  21. 21ClearChat Logitech USB combo1:33 · read by David Richardson
  22. 22Cyber Acoustics AC1011:21 · read by TriciaG
  23. 23Editors Keys Studio Series USB1:46 · read by Carol Box
  24. 24Headset for Skype/VOIP1:30 · read by Elaine Webb
  25. 25HTC Hero1:30 · read by Liberty Stump
  26. 26iPhone 3G1:21 · read by Arielle Lipshaw
  27. 27iPhone3GS1:46 · read by Ailina
  28. 28iPhone 41:50 · read by thebicyclethief
  29. 29iPhone 41:49 · read by David Richardson
  30. 30iPod touch 4G1:12 · read by Matthew Knight
  31. 31Iriver Story1:27 · read by Algy Pug
  32. 32Kensiko analog wand1:24 · read by Esther
  33. 33Labtec 10$ analog mic1:39 · read by frank k
  34. 34LG Banter cell phone1:15 · read by Esther
  35. 35Logitech USB 57301:30 · read by Algy Pug
  36. 36Logitech Webcam 9051:45 · read by jas13
  37. 37Logitech a0234a with windshield1:50 · read by ravenotation
  38. 38Logitech a0234a no windshield1:41 · read by ravenotation
  39. 39Logitech AK53701:30 · read by Frank Booker
  40. 40Logitech QuickCam Orbit MP1:34 · read by Bev J Stevens
  41. 41Logitech USB Headset H5301:41 · read by Michael Feldbush
  42. 42Logitech USB Desktop Microphone1:30 · read by Liberty Stump
  43. 43Microsoft Life Chat LX-30001:33 · read by Frank Booker
  44. 44Motorola Droid X1:43 · read by Michael Feldbush
  45. 45MXL.009 on Dell laptop1:49 · read by Ron Altman
  46. 46MXL VO: 1-A1:41 · read by David Cummings
  47. 47MXL2003a - LDC1:19 · read by bish
  48. 48MXL4401:30 · read by Mark Finfrock
  49. 49MXL9901:29 · read by Mark Finfrock
  50. 50MXL Studio11:40 · read by Lewis
  51. 51MXL V67G thru Focusrite Scarlett interface1:37 · read by swsmith
  52. 52MXL V69ME (Mogami Edition)1:24 · read by bish
  53. 53MXLV871:30 · read by Mark Finfrock
  54. 54Olympus-VN-3100PC_SJS Digital Voice Recorder1:49 · read by ScottJSmith
  55. 55Olympus WS400S1:28 · read by Algy Pug
  56. 56Olympus WS400S with external microphone1:40 · read by Algy Pug
  57. 57Palm Pre smartphone1:54 · read by frank k
  58. 58Phillips Gogear Vibe MP4 player1:43 · read by Carol Box
  59. 59Plantronics 995H USB Wireless Headset1:30 · read by Elanor
  60. 60Plantronics1:07 · read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020)
  61. 61Plantronics Audio 655 DSP1:38 · read by Kristen Schaugaard-Green
  62. 62Prosound USB2 HQ1:33 · read by Justine Walmsley
  63. 63Pulsar II M-Audio1:37 · read by swsmith
  64. 64Radio Shack Vocal Dynamic1:24 · read by Mark Finfrock
  65. 65Razer Carcharias1:32 · read by Liberty Stump
  66. 66RCA 5320R Digital Voice Recorder1:03 · read by Jair
  67. 67Revolabs 01-EXEMICEX-BLK-11 Solo Microphone, RF-Armor Wearable Lapel Style1:33 · read by Warren Jones
  68. 68Rode NT1A1:36 · read by Bruce Pirie
  69. 69Rode Podcaster1:03 · read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020)
  70. 70Samson C01U1:56 · read by ScottJSmith
  71. 71Samson C01U1:36 · read by Bev J Stevens
  72. 72Samson C01U1:39 · read by Rhonda Federman
  73. 73Samson GoMic1:47 · read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015)
  74. 74Samson Q1U1:31 · read by Chuck_Wagner
  75. 75Samson Q1U1:38 · read by Ruth Golding
  76. 76Samson Q1U1:29 · read by TriciaG
  77. 77Samsung laptop SF3101:55 · read by chigozie
  78. 78Sansa Clip+ MP3 player1:48 · read by Ruth Golding
  79. 79Sansa Fuze mp3 - 4 GB1:13 · read by Chris Caron
  80. 80Cardo Scala Rider1:40 · read by David Richardson
  81. 81Sennheiser PC146 USB headset microphone1:27 · read by Algy Pug
  82. 82Shure Beta 58 microphone into a Marantz Professional PMD 660 recorder1:55 · read by Bob Gonzalez
  83. 83Shure PG58 dynamic mic with Behringer preamp through a Focusrite Scarlett interface1:37 · read by swsmith
  84. 84Sly USB MP3 Player 2 GB with Voice Recorder1:31 · read by Warren Jones
  85. 85Sony DCR-PCE8E PAL Mini-DV camera1:56 · read by thebicyclethief
  86. 86Sony F-V100 microphone1:20 · read by Chris Caron
  87. 87toshiba satellite L640 series laptop built in mic1:50 · read by frank k
  88. 88Transcontinental Studios analog karaoke machine1:37 · read by Bev J Stevens
  89. 89Unspecified monarual microphone connected through 3.5 mm audio jack1:36 · read by Frank Booker
  90. 90USB Blaster USB390 headset1:30 · read by Ernst Schnell
  91. 91USB Logitech N2311:22 · read by Chris Caron
  92. 92V88 MXL large diaphragm1:18 · read by bish
  93. 93Windows 7 laptop internal mic1:22 · read by Chris Caron
  94. 94Windows Vista Laptop's internal microphone - 21:21 · read by Chris Caron
  95. 95Zoom H21:19 · read by Esther
  96. 96Zoom H21:37 · read by swsmith
  97. 97Zoom h2 built in front mic (90deg)1:42 · read by frank k
  98. 98Zoom h2 built in rear mic (120 deg)1:45 · read by frank k
  99. 99Zoom H4 digital recorder1:49 · read by noelma
  100. 100Zoom H4N digital recorder1:28 · read by Algy Pug

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