Microphone advice required

[Akko]

Hey all. I'm a newbie to this forum and the world of fan-dubbing but it is something that I had aspired to do for a long time, I'm pretty sure I have the voice, but on the technical side, I'm seriously lacking so I'm wondering what kind of microphone I should buy and if you know any good makes. (One thing to bear in mind: I'm not rich^^;

Any advice of anything technical like programs etc would also be GREATLY appreciated. Thankyou for your time^^

[TamTu]

I would recommend getting a USB microphone from Logitech or Labtek/Labtech/Whatever.

Mainly because the quality is very good, because it's not soundcard dependant. Not sure how much they cost since I use a professional mic myself and never had the need for one ^^;

They shouldn't be too expensive, and I remember finding a bunch of them on Ebay when Juliana was looking for them.

As for recording programs, Audacity, Goldwave are your best bet, and if you're willing to wait or have a good internet speed, Cool Edit/Adobe Audition is what I recommend. Some say Soundforge is awesome as well, but I have yet to find anything Cool Edit can't do.

If you want Cool Edit, I can hook you up with a copy. PM me if you want it, it's about 20 mb.

[Akko]

I would recommend getting a USB microphone from Logitech or Labtek/Labtech/Whatever.

Mainly because the quality is very good, because it's not soundcard dependant. Not sure how much they cost since I use a professional mic myself and never had the need for one ^^;

They shouldn't be too expensive, and I remember finding a bunch of them on Ebay when Juliana was looking for them.

As for recording programs, Audacity, Goldwave are your best bet, and if you're willing to wait or have a good internet speed, Cool Edit/Adobe Audition is what I recommend. Some say Soundforge is awesome as well, but I have yet to find anything Cool Edit can't do.

If you want Cool Edit, I can hook you up with a copy. PM me if you want it, it's about 20 mb.

Thanks a lot for the info^^ (By the way, I'm a friend of zero, he says he worked with you at @tnet?)

I'd love that program by the way, *PMs*

[Azure]

Labtec mics are about £20 and I also suggest you read the guides and FAQs stickyed to the help area. Most tell you what you need to know.

[Katie]

And if you're from the US, Labtec USB mics are about $35.