Re: interview

[Beth Agnew <beth -dot- agnew -at- senecac -dot- on -dot- ca>]

Hi Paul,

By using the mic input jack on your digital recorder, you can get good 
quality sound with even an inexpensive microphone. The trick is to have 
the mike close to the subject. If you want to capture your questions as 
well as the SMEs answers, then a handheld cable mike (such as TV 
reporters use) is a good choice. You can point it at whoever is 
speaking. Unidirectional mikes are great for areas with a lot of ambient 
noise because they can be focused on the speaker's mouth to  eliminate 
background noise. Once you get the hang of using it, your can get top 
quality.

Lavaliere microphones are excellent, but a bit pricey. I've had decent 
results from a $10.00 computer mike connected to the recorder. The 
little mike that came with one of the webcams I bought has also provided 
good results. It's an over-the-ear jobbie with an optional tie-clip. If 
you are podcasting and want the quality to be superior, then go with the 
lavaliere. Brand is not that important but you can't go wrong with Sony.
Cheers,
--Beth

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