Heil PR-40 / Heil PR40 Microphone for Podcasting

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The POWER of the HEIL PR40 / PR-40 Microphone!

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Heil PR-40
In this episode, I’ve decided to show off one of my favorite pieces of equipment in my studio. My Heil PR40 microphone was recommended by Leo Leporte. I’m using this episode to show the MAJOR difference in the audio between cheap microphones as they compare to the Heil PR-40 sound.

Of course, I want you to know that one stream of income that I have going in my career as a podcast and new media consultant/coach is that I also sell audio equipment packages. The Heil PR-40 Full Package which includes the Heil Shock Mount, the Heil Boom Mic Arm and a custom popless filter is, by far, my most popular package.

If you are saving up money to improve the quality of your audio sound. Before you buy Compressors, Gates, Equalizers, etc, you should first purchase a professional microphone like the Heil-PR40 and it will increase the quality of your audio well above 95% of all the other podcasts out there.

You can purchase the the Heil PR-40 using the Add To Cart buttons below. Be sure to check out my other equipment packages on my official EQUIPMENT PAGE.

Heil PR-40 / PR40
Heil PR-40 Package as show above = $625 (Free Shipping)

Heil PR-40 Package without the Heil Boom Mic Arm = $510 (Free Shipping)

Heil PR-40 Broadcast Mic Only = $325 (Free Shipping)

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Christiaan Conover

Cliff,

I use a Rode NT1-A condenser microphone. I agree what you said about the microphone sensitivity issues from condenser microphones, but with a little practice & tuning I've gotten great results with the NT1-A. Would I recommend it for everyone? Probably not, and I'll likely get a PR40 to add to my equipment list as well. However, I really enjoy using the NT1-A and the versatility in use case and sound result that it offers. I'll send you an audio clip using it.
Cliff Ravenscraft

Christiaan,

I agree that there is a time and place for condenser microphones. However, the typical podcaster studio with no sound treatment and a computer fan, and more, running in the background, they simply are not worth the extra work that you have to go through just to get them to provide good audio.

At an average cost of $229 for the NT1-A, you could spend about $70 to $80 more and get one of the best dynamic broadcast microphones available.

If you do end up getting a Heil eventually, you may actually be SHOCKED by the sound you are able to get out of it.

Before moving to a dynamic mic, I never thought anything would be able to reproduce some of the lower frequencies of my voice. The Heil PR-40 proved me wrong and I'll never go back. ;)

Thanks for the comment on the site!
Vince Rotolo

Hello Cliff:
I have been listening to your podcast for awhile and I like it. Good tips. I’ve been podcasting for about 2 years. I’ve wanted a PR-40 for awhile overtime at work and your show pushed me over the edge, I would have bought it from you but I have a close friend and he got me the $299 deal. Anyway I’ve been working really long hours and have not had a chance to use it yet but I’m dying to. Keep up the good work.
Vince