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“What microphone should I use to record a voiceover?” This is the most common question on this subject that I hear, and the short answer is, “I can’t answer that.” Sad, but true. It’s a bit like you asking me what car you should buy; the answer is, “It depends.” Are you looking for a sports car, a pickup truck to use at a construction site, a family van? What is your budget? There are too many choices and too many possible uses when choosing a new car. So, examine your needs and your personal driving style and start whittling the list down a bit. Choosing an ideal, one-size-fits-all mic is much the same—impossible to ...

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