Comments on: 046 Podcast Answer Man – The POWER of the HEIL PR40 / PR-40 Microphone! http://PodcastAnswerMan.com/heilpr40/ Learn How To Podcast! A Podcast Consultant With Hundreds of Hours of Free Content! Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:09:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Amin Sabet http://PodcastAnswerMan.com/heilpr40/comment-page-1/#comment-2395 Amin Sabet Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:23:52 +0000 http://cliffravenscraft.com/046-podcast-answer-man-the-power-of-the-heil-pr40-microphone/#comment-2395 I have a decent dynamic mic (Shure Beta58A) and a good mixer (Allen & Heath ZED10FX), but I still don't sound very good. Part of it is that my voice isn't great, but I think there's more to it than that, because I sound like I'm recording in a closet. I wonder if it's my technique, the settings on my mixer, or if I could really benefit from changing to a Heil PR40. I don't have much bass in my voice. I've only done one podcast before, and there's some crackling from one of the other hosts recording into a *really* bad mic, but you can hear me on that here: http://media.seriouscompacts.com.s3.amazonaws.com/SCP-0001.mp3 Would appreciate any advice! I have a decent dynamic mic (Shure Beta58A) and a good mixer (Allen & Heath ZED10FX), but I still don’t sound very good. Part of it is that my voice isn’t great, but I think there’s more to it than that, because I sound like I’m recording in a closet. I wonder if it’s my technique, the settings on my mixer, or if I could really benefit from changing to a Heil PR40. I don’t have much bass in my voice.

I’ve only done one podcast before, and there’s some crackling from one of the other hosts recording into a *really* bad mic, but you can hear me on that here: http://media.seriouscompacts.com.s3.amazonaws.com/SCP-0001.mp3

Would appreciate any advice!

]]> By: iTechMadness http://PodcastAnswerMan.com/heilpr40/comment-page-1/#comment-2282 iTechMadness Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:50:03 +0000 http://cliffravenscraft.com/046-podcast-answer-man-the-power-of-the-heil-pr40-microphone/#comment-2282 Hey Cliff! I am really intrested in getting a Heil PR-40 but noticed your package here! I have one question however, do you ship to the UK? Thanks a million, and a very merry Christmas to you and your family! Calum Hey Cliff!

I am really intrested in getting a Heil PR-40 but noticed your package here! I have one question however, do you ship to the UK?

Thanks a million, and a very merry Christmas to you and your family!

Calum

]]> By: Cliff Ravenscraft http://PodcastAnswerMan.com/heilpr40/comment-page-1/#comment-1502 Cliff Ravenscraft Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:19:00 +0000 http://cliffravenscraft.com/046-podcast-answer-man-the-power-of-the-heil-pr40-microphone/#comment-1502 Thanks for your feedback. I don't expect everyone to agree with me. I'm very thankful that you have found options that work for you. And if anyone is reading this, please do consider all options before making your choice. For me, I love my Heil. I've sold hundreds of them over the past three years and every single client has been 100% satisfied. Thanks for your feedback. I don’t expect everyone to agree with me. I’m very thankful that you have found options that work for you. And if anyone is reading this, please do consider all options before making your choice.

For me, I love my Heil. I’ve sold hundreds of them over the past three years and every single client has been 100% satisfied.

]]> By: 184 Podcast Answer Man – Leo LaPorte Says Audio Is What People Really Want! http://PodcastAnswerMan.com/heilpr40/comment-page-1/#comment-1240 184 Podcast Answer Man – Leo LaPorte Says Audio Is What People Really Want! Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:52:41 +0000 http://cliffravenscraft.com/046-podcast-answer-man-the-power-of-the-heil-pr40-microphone/#comment-1240 [...] titled Why I Prefer Audio Over Video Podcasts – Link Here - Leo Laporte’s thoughts on the Heil PR-40 Microphone. - Jeff wants to know if I would listen to a podcast with his Shure SM-58 audio quality. - Steve [...] [...] titled Why I Prefer Audio Over Video Podcasts – Link Here – Leo Laporte’s thoughts on the Heil PR-40 Microphone. – Jeff wants to know if I would listen to a podcast with his Shure SM-58 audio quality. – Steve [...]

]]> By: 183 Podcast Answer Man – The Fraunhofer MP3 Encoder – LAME MP3 Encoder – A Recommendation For In http://PodcastAnswerMan.com/heilpr40/comment-page-1/#comment-1207 183 Podcast Answer Man – The Fraunhofer MP3 Encoder – LAME MP3 Encoder – A Recommendation For In Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:39:20 +0000 http://cliffravenscraft.com/046-podcast-answer-man-the-power-of-the-heil-pr40-microphone/#comment-1207 [...] http://podcastanswerman.com/heilpr40 [...] [...] http://podcastanswerman.com/heilpr40 [...]

]]> By: Cliff Ravenscraft http://PodcastAnswerMan.com/heilpr40/comment-page-1/#comment-751 Cliff Ravenscraft Tue, 14 Sep 2010 05:57:02 +0000 http://cliffravenscraft.com/046-podcast-answer-man-the-power-of-the-heil-pr40-microphone/#comment-751 Gabe, Well, if you do get a Heil Mic, I would suggest that you get a mixer, even if just a small one, to bring your audio in from your mic . This gives you the flexibility to bring in other co-hosts in the future, as well as audio from additional sources. Gabe, Well, if you do get a Heil Mic, I would suggest that you get a mixer, even if just a small one, to bring your audio in from your mic . This gives you the flexibility to bring in other co-hosts in the future, as well as audio from additional sources.

]]> By: Gabe Arnold http://PodcastAnswerMan.com/heilpr40/comment-page-1/#comment-750 Gabe Arnold Sat, 11 Sep 2010 09:35:26 +0000 http://cliffravenscraft.com/046-podcast-answer-man-the-power-of-the-heil-pr40-microphone/#comment-750 Hi Cliff, I heard your podcast with Pat the other day, and I loved it. You really made my laugh when you said you worked till 3am and got up at 5am. I've done my share of that when I am starting up a business or just anytime I get so enthralled in something I forget the rest of the world. I love working for myself, and you and Pat are so encouraging.<br><br>I have a Mac Book Pro and a Mac Pro. I am planning to buy thi Heil PR40 you recommend, but I am wondering what else I need to get things off the ground and record using Garage band.<br><br>Any advice on affordable mixing equipment and any other basics I need would be awesome.<br><br>Thanks! Hi Cliff, I heard your podcast with Pat the other day, and I loved it. You really made my laugh when you said you worked till 3am and got up at 5am. I've done my share of that when I am starting up a business or just anytime I get so enthralled in something I forget the rest of the world. I love working for myself, and you and Pat are so encouraging.

I have a Mac Book Pro and a Mac Pro. I am planning to buy thi Heil PR40 you recommend, but I am wondering what else I need to get things off the ground and record using Garage band.

Any advice on affordable mixing equipment and any other basics I need would be awesome.

Thanks!

]]> By: 176 Podcast Answer Man – Look At What YOU Can Do! And Telephone Interviews With An iPhone http://PodcastAnswerMan.com/heilpr40/comment-page-1/#comment-721 176 Podcast Answer Man – Look At What YOU Can Do! And Telephone Interviews With An iPhone Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:53:05 +0000 http://cliffravenscraft.com/046-podcast-answer-man-the-power-of-the-heil-pr40-microphone/#comment-721 [...] be a featured guest on his podcast. His show is enough of a success that he just ordered a second Heil PR-40 package from me this [...] [...] be a featured guest on his podcast. His show is enough of a success that he just ordered a second Heil PR-40 package from me this [...]

]]> By: Cliff Ravenscraft http://PodcastAnswerMan.com/heilpr40/comment-page-1/#comment-684 Cliff Ravenscraft Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:28:58 +0000 http://cliffravenscraft.com/046-podcast-answer-man-the-power-of-the-heil-pr40-microphone/#comment-684 Christiaan,<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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. ;)<br><br>Thanks for the comment on the site! 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!

]]> By: Christiaan Conover http://PodcastAnswerMan.com/heilpr40/comment-page-1/#comment-683 Christiaan Conover Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:17:46 +0000 http://cliffravenscraft.com/046-podcast-answer-man-the-power-of-the-heil-pr40-microphone/#comment-683 Cliff,<br><br>I use a Rode NT1-A consdenser 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,

I use a Rode NT1-A consdenser 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.

]]> By: Vince Rotolo http://PodcastAnswerMan.com/heilpr40/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Vince Rotolo Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:02:02 +0000 http://cliffravenscraft.com/046-podcast-answer-man-the-power-of-the-heil-pr40-microphone/#comment-23 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 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

]]> By: Vince Rotolo http://PodcastAnswerMan.com/heilpr40/comment-page-1/#comment-780 Vince Rotolo Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:02:00 +0000 http://cliffravenscraft.com/046-podcast-answer-man-the-power-of-the-heil-pr40-microphone/#comment-780 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 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

]]> By: Pocasting Art and Artifice | Evil Genius Chronicles http://PodcastAnswerMan.com/heilpr40/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Pocasting Art and Artifice | Evil Genius Chronicles Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:37:08 +0000 http://cliffravenscraft.com/046-podcast-answer-man-the-power-of-the-heil-pr40-microphone/#comment-22 [...] I listened to an episode of Cliff Ravenscraft’s Podcast Answer Man show on which he discussed the Heil PR 40 microphone and his production process in general. Cliff is [...] [...] I listened to an episode of Cliff Ravenscraft’s Podcast Answer Man show on which he discussed the Heil PR 40 microphone and his production process in general. Cliff is [...]

]]> By: Evan Agee http://PodcastAnswerMan.com/heilpr40/comment-page-1/#comment-779 Evan Agee Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:04:00 +0000 http://cliffravenscraft.com/046-podcast-answer-man-the-power-of-the-heil-pr40-microphone/#comment-779 Dwight, FYI I use the M-Audio Nova and I've been very happy with it. I got it on Ebay for around $60. Just food for thought. Dwight,

FYI I use the M-Audio Nova and I’ve been very happy with it. I got it on Ebay for around $60. Just food for thought.

]]> By: Cliff Ravenscraft http://PodcastAnswerMan.com/heilpr40/comment-page-1/#comment-778 Cliff Ravenscraft Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:46:00 +0000 http://cliffravenscraft.com/046-podcast-answer-man-the-power-of-the-heil-pr40-microphone/#comment-778 Dwight, I don't have a recommendation for you just yet. However, I'm waiting for some feedback to come in on some other folks use of their favorite mics and they may have some great feedback with some suggestions for you. If you find a mic that you are interested in, shoot me an email at Cliff@gspn.tv and I'll see what price I can get it for you at. Thanks Cliff Dwight,

I don’t have a recommendation for you just yet. However, I’m waiting for some feedback to come in on some other folks use of their favorite mics and they may have some great feedback with some suggestions for you.

If you find a mic that you are interested in, shoot me an email at Cliff@gspn.tv and I’ll see what price I can get it for you at.

Thanks
Cliff

]]> By: Dwight From Ottawa http://PodcastAnswerMan.com/heilpr40/comment-page-1/#comment-777 Dwight From Ottawa Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:34:00 +0000 http://cliffravenscraft.com/046-podcast-answer-man-the-power-of-the-heil-pr40-microphone/#comment-777 Ok I would love to have a PR 40 , but the wife would kill me if I even thought about thinking of buying one, so what can I get that wont break the bank , I'm using a Behringer C-1 right now and would love to up grade. and suggestions? Ok I would love to have a PR 40 , but the wife would kill me if I even thought about thinking of buying one, so what can I get that wont break the bank , I’m using a Behringer C-1 right now and would love to up grade. and suggestions?

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