It really confirms my own observations. And yes, I use inexpensive equipment. I've heard far worse adjectives for some of my gear. For instance, it took me quite some time to figure out the noise "coming from my microphone" really came from an incompatibility of my drivers for my interface when upgrading to Windows 10 version 1709. I could only solve it by going back to Windows 7. Also the rest of your tips are very true. Thanks!
@sparkmusic1258
6 жыл бұрын
can you help us with some recommendations about headsets ? sometimes we tend to buy expensive ones but it doesn't sound ok for mixing or recording we need to know at least the basics about headsets we should use to avoid Re- EQuing the sound over and over. thanks.
@xanfow5706
6 жыл бұрын
So, you do gaming too, coz' I guess discord is a server for gamers, right??
@Mamajoute
4 жыл бұрын
The most usful channel on youtube.....go go @in the mix...
@delta-a17
5 жыл бұрын
You look like handsome Squidward.
@AstralBlitzLive
4 жыл бұрын
Squillium?
@delta-a17
4 жыл бұрын
@@AstralBlitzLive No, the episode where he gets surgery.
@AstralBlitzLive
4 жыл бұрын
Lol ooooooh. You're right. 😂
@jokeychan7526
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂 I don't think I'll laugh this hard again today.
@iexist6586
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@boizen
6 жыл бұрын
you guys teach us the most usefull things that most producers dont...
@inthemix
6 жыл бұрын
Thank man, it's just me though :)
@CR4ZYLMAO
4 жыл бұрын
Zen Music lol guess that didnt work out for ya
@silas_h
4 жыл бұрын
@@inthemix maybe he meant Warren
@blazobwoy6743
2 жыл бұрын
I'm your biggest fan man! You have all required skills in teaching man. We love you. Big up from Congo DRC
@mizu1153
4 жыл бұрын
"Eliminate noise" **shoots my neighbor**
@ryuunosukekun1860
4 жыл бұрын
big brain time
@arisaragih5396
4 жыл бұрын
When my friend play a video game. Eliminate them
@djkutmasterl7972
4 жыл бұрын
LOL
@ZAB311
4 жыл бұрын
😯That would just make more noise! Such as; The shooting, 'AHHH', an ambulance, police sirens, FBI telling you to open up- the list goes on.😂
@LexiAzure
4 жыл бұрын
IQ 100
@omerkagan3653
3 жыл бұрын
dude this man gives me the confidence that i need, he is the bob ross of music production
@SAZIZMUSIC
6 жыл бұрын
Garbage input = Garbage output 😂😂😂😂😂
@ardonrumnong
6 жыл бұрын
can't polish a turd they say😂😂😂
@goofy7591
4 жыл бұрын
@@ardonrumnong If you look up "mythbusters turd polishing" you will see that you can in fact polish poop
@reekrodriqguez6552
4 жыл бұрын
Skugga Point is, it’ll still be poop
@adznokizzy
4 жыл бұрын
Reek Rodriqguez wrong, it’ll be a polished shit
@reekrodriqguez6552
4 жыл бұрын
aFission Plays Still technically a “shit”, so I stand corrected
@halseyballistic
6 жыл бұрын
Haha, I laughed at the inexpensive mics mentioned were between $100 - $300. I was thinking inexpensive mics as between $10-$80. There is an easy technique to use an inexpensive mic and upgrade the wiring and eliminating the thin wiring that comes stock.
@Easymode460
6 жыл бұрын
Halsey Marcoux how?
@halseyballistic
6 жыл бұрын
@@Easymode460 kzitem.info/news/bejne/14-ImpV-qqyghYI how to rewiring an unbalanced inexpensive mic. Great tutorial and explains everything in easy to follow directions
@xXALEJANDROHRXx
5 жыл бұрын
It's inexpensive considering a professional use :v, compare that to the price of a Neumann U87 and it's almost nothing compared to the price of the Neumann
@reekrodriqguez6552
4 жыл бұрын
ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ That mic shouldn’t even cost $3000 lol
@nexbeats7341
4 жыл бұрын
I bought a 0.5$ Electret mic and then proceeded to make an entire microphone by myself. Guess what? It worked.🤣
@Heartbeatzofficial
4 жыл бұрын
When I started out I was always wondering why my microphone was so noisy. I later realized it was my laptop fan 😂
@Luckywynne
6 жыл бұрын
5:12 I love that strand of hair that always falls forward
@inthemix
6 жыл бұрын
I love that you pick up on everything that is out of place in my videos :) :) :) :) :) :) Thanks for the thumbnail :)
@mob8666
4 жыл бұрын
Gay
@The_color_squad
4 жыл бұрын
In The Mix for saying that you got a new subbie
@henrythecow4411
4 жыл бұрын
@@mob8666 i died laughing
@yoiboi8515
4 жыл бұрын
@@mob8666 How about if it's a woman?
@SAZIZMUSIC
6 жыл бұрын
My songs used to sound like 'Traffic jam'; but after applying Mike's tips now they sound like 'Japanese bullet train' 😂😂... you know what i mean 😂 now they are smooth and no noise and super quality ... Thank you IN THE MIX
@ajk9420
5 жыл бұрын
1. performance > equipment 2. Remove noise - after effects like Edison - use diff plug-ins - change side of mic( back to noise) 3. 4. Use Eq and Deesing 5. Go look at description before
@KieranThompsonMusic
6 жыл бұрын
I'm an aspiring producer/dj and your videos are honestly so useful!! Thank you mate for putting so much effort into these. If I ever breakthrough I will hopefully be able to give something back to you. Cheers x
@inthemix
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kieran, as an upcoming producer, if you ever want feedback on tracks be sure to join the In The Mix Discord. Good Luck :) discord.gg/sBbsE6e
@prokhorpryvalov1405
4 жыл бұрын
"Inexpensive microphones, like 100, 300". Me : 20€ micro :)
@Rezless
4 жыл бұрын
Same :)
@DestineChinae
4 жыл бұрын
Same
@ameersameer8033
4 жыл бұрын
Rode NTG3 is insane
@betelgeuse4568
4 жыл бұрын
Same :)
@WyattOShea
4 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this with a mic that is over $800, (AUD). Just curious about the video lol.
@perrypelican9476
6 жыл бұрын
Good advice. I also clean the connectors at both ends of cables with alcohol and sometimes fine sandpaper. The sandpaper puts invisible scratches that improve the connections. The fine sandpaper works sometimes to bring an apple lightning connector back to life or to stop doing the on/off thing from movement. Beware of El cheapo cables and adapters. That doesnt mean go out and splurge on high end stuff. Its just good to read to find out which cable makers have good reputations. There are also bad batches of anything caused by faulty equipment used in manufacturing. The good companies check their stuff before releasing them to greatly reduce the chances of bad batches. Thats part of the extra cost.Have fun.
@bryanharrison3889
Жыл бұрын
When I was an intern at the very first studio I worked for waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back in the day, I got a piece of recording advice from a producer/engineer who was decent, wasn't bad, wasn't great, just ye' average skill level, but they told me something that has stuck and has proven true SO MANY TIMES over the years that its still the best piece of advice I've ever gotten. He said, and I quote: "Put the mic as far away as you can and it still sound good and you'll never EVER have a problem." And I said: "So how do you mean, 'sound good', like what's the process?" and he said, AND I QUOTE: "If you hear the room tone too much and the sound is distant and it sounds more like a room mic, its too far away. If its too bassy(cardiods and hypercardiods are the common example here) its too close. Pull it away til the bass is attenuated so it doesn't sound boomy, but the room tone isn't washing over the actual instrument tone, and you've nailed it, and it gives the widest range of performer movement." While there are exceptions, and more steps to the process, OVERALL, that's fantastic advice. TO THIS DAY I pull a mic back til the bass starts to "level" and not be boomy. Once I start hearing "room", I move the mic in a bit closer (2" to a foot, depending on the situation) so that the room tone is reduced, and BAM... its usually dead on.... and I've even done this, then moved the mic closer and did another take and further and did another and the results of the first mic have always sounded better. Simple, simple, easy to visualize, easy to explain, and after you do it a few times and can 'hear' what you're listening for, it literally takes under a minute to set the mic up. ALSO, the same dude told me to try to mic ANYTHING as close to room center as possible. Put the mic in the center of the room if possible, and then adust where the performer is for distance. The more "centered" your mic is, the less effect a poorly treated room has on the tone. Its not a full-stop solution to the problem but it mitigates a BUNCH of "room problems". So I split the diff, I put the performance off from center, and then put the mic in the center of room and then move the mic. Usually don't have to move it much, because I start my mics at 4" away and just move them back. Usually ends up being 6-12" away, sometimes more, depends on mic. Simple though. super simple. Exceptions are guitar cabinets and such, sometimes pianos just don't want to be recorded, so you have to sort of be ready to tweak but its two great simple pieces of advice that helps get you 75% there in just a mtter of minutes.
@ilmatilan
4 жыл бұрын
Is no one gonna comment on how calm this guy's voice sounds? I would honestly love to hear some asmr from him
@tbhv
4 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the amount of thought that went into this youtube video - and also your tips for getting a better sound! thanks a million
@Fofuchasdolls
2 жыл бұрын
I was going to buy another mic (thinking it had gone bad) and decided to look at your video. Thank you. I changed the usb plug and that did the trick. Saved me $ . Truly appreciate it!!!
@inthemix
2 жыл бұрын
Happy to have helped!
@eliesaad674
Жыл бұрын
Since I started focusing on recording, I have seen many discouraging videos. And most have a hint of arrogance and self-importance driving them. When you are recording, everyone needs this and that. Or you will never be successful with your voiceovers, audio media, or whatnot. The not-so-subliminal message of "without the audio-sounding professional (they mean expensive), you will fail." You drove the point that the quality of content should be the main focus. I respect that and want to thank you! In addition, you suggested the Youlean Loudness meter, and it worked wonders on my ability to export consistent sounding levels. You're one of a kind, THANKS AGAIN!
@BRUTHAWAR
4 жыл бұрын
As a DIY engineer I highly recommend using the Alctron PF8 acoustic filter. It's only about $30 & helps reduce room noise drastically.
@BRUTHAWAR
Жыл бұрын
@jobwafula7566 It’s a foam noise absorber that surrounds the mic similar to the kaotic eyeball but much more inexpensive. It has a screen on the front but I recommend using an actual pop filter as well
@duncangagnon8907
2 жыл бұрын
Almost gave up on producing because of all the shitty tutorials, but I found your channel and it makes everything so much easier. thank you !
@bradh9564
2 жыл бұрын
Dude... As an owner of the U87 ai, I want to THANK YOU for making content like this. You're direct, informative and you're making awesome content which liberates both those with *and* without high end gear. You're awesome. Please keep making videos.
@sayven
3 жыл бұрын
1:52 So true, when I find a great live performance I keep listening to it even it was recorded from a potato amidst the crowd.
@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen
6 жыл бұрын
I have been trying to improve the sound on my vids for a long time and it has been a bit of a steep learning curve. The one thing I have discovered is that expensive mics aren't necessarily the road to good sound - especially voice-over work. I have a dead cheap ($14) Huxley mic that came from Aldi. Unsurprisingly it sounded awful so I went out and bought a Rode Procaster that was over 10 times more expensive. Having bought the Procaster I then discovered that in order to use it I had to buy a pre-amp. When I tested the old cheap mic on the pre-amp I was astounded at the difference. It was like using a completely different mic. The echo was gone, the hiss was gone and it sounded very impressive. The pre-amp still cost over $100 but had I known what a difference it would make to the Huxley mic, I could have saved a bunch of money by not buying the Rode. You probably have a different definition of what constitutes a 'cheap mic', to me though :)
@WestSeaSpirit
3 жыл бұрын
Funny thing is everything you described about a cheap mic describes my Neumann TLM-102 microphone even acoustically treated. I returned it immediately.
@WestSeaSpirit
3 жыл бұрын
In comparison my SE Electronics X1 S (very inexpensive) sounds much more fuller and more professional. I use it for hip hop.
@catlord69
4 жыл бұрын
3:38 those 2 usb inputs are usually USB 3.0 (faster type) and the other one is USB 2.0 (type used almost everywhere, little slower). So the noise might be just the result of using high-speed usb, which sounds like a weird and interesting observation
@melissashannon2968
5 жыл бұрын
This video was right on time. Live your mixes and the info you share. Continued blessings to you. Thx for sharing.
@calumrife
4 жыл бұрын
Another great video! Great idea for those looking to maximise small budget hardware. I bet a modded inexpensive mic would only be considered a different flavour, rather than a "cheap" sounding microphone - especially if someone has a decent instrument and usable room. I'm tempted to pull the trigger on a Pyle "SM57" and solder some upgraded wire to record general instrumentation. Thank you!
@salvadorkda5758
3 жыл бұрын
I just read some tips on reducing noise from the USB cable, for that you must make your own cable with a separate input for data cables (green and white) and a second cable with power output directly to a mobile charger with 5v output. It separates power output that causes some noises with USB powered devices (or hub uses)
@philipshergold4771
6 жыл бұрын
Very useful tips as usual! I've enjoyed watching this channel grow from the beginning. Keep up the good work Mike!
@therealjackfisher
4 жыл бұрын
I remember back in 2000, I was soldering cheap PC microphones in series 🤣
@prod.byakuma2392
6 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful, thanks so much! Could you do a tutorial or maybe a series on producing tracks with fl studio stock plugins as for now i only have the demo version and I'm trying to gain experience before buying the full version. Thamks again, keep up the videos :)
@inthemix
6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, I have many FL Studio videos on the way (should be posted in 2 or 3 weeks) going through many genres and I will be releasing all the presets, stems and some of the projects too. I can't wait to share them :)
@prod.byakuma2392
6 жыл бұрын
@@inthemix will definately love seeing them 😁
@lc7507
6 жыл бұрын
Keep practicing man :)
@jamescpotter
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service! It will help as I continue to experiment with your recommendations.
@ChloeRoestel
5 жыл бұрын
Only have my earbuds mic lol
@peacemekka
4 жыл бұрын
Same here.
@sparxthepoetchannel7996
4 жыл бұрын
Chloe Roestel invest in yourself, get a usb mic they’re cheap
@sephi-roth
4 жыл бұрын
Lol I only have my computer mic
@blackkjeans.
4 жыл бұрын
Same :(
@betelgeuse4568
4 жыл бұрын
I have a cheap USB mic lmao
@demofactory
5 жыл бұрын
USB ports closer to internal fans or spinning drives tend to be noisier due to a lack of internal shielding.
@edselmahadika7206
3 жыл бұрын
hey thanks for summarising everything into the description for me to easily look into the contents of the video. keep it up man! :) i watched every second of the video
@skater7719
2 жыл бұрын
epic video ive been trying to fix my mic and every video said download a ton of stuff and it never rly gets the noise out but with ur tip about making sure the wire is straight and away from computer the noise is literaly all gone!!!! you are epic keep up the good work :)
@nyx019
4 жыл бұрын
Let's see how far this gets my 15 Dollar Mic
@not_roseflower
3 жыл бұрын
the one that comes for free with the phone
@808wrldwide2
2 жыл бұрын
Ty man hope 2022 goes well bro
@normtuckeroria
3 жыл бұрын
Thank u for doing this vid n making it free like most ppl aren't so generous to put this kind of videos out for free ✨❤️❤️❤️thank u
@cold_horizon
4 ай бұрын
the usb port u use is really important, its just due to the fan placements. Those 2 usb u mentioned is near the fans
@bigearth2975
4 жыл бұрын
Dude you're a gem! ❤️!!! Thsnk you so much for the knowledge you have given me!! You're amazing!!! 🙌🏼
@VideoTutors
4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, I really got a lot from this video that I have not found in any other place. Thanks
@richardramsowr9783
6 жыл бұрын
Your learning to be a good salesperson. Also, a salesperson would never use the word "cheap," and that's a good thing. Keep up the excellent work.
@inthemix
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you,not so sure I want to become a sales person but I'll take it as a compliment! I didn't like my older mindset of viewing something as "cheap" even if I spent all I could afford on it, just because it wasn't the most of expensive option :)
@revilomichaels9347
4 жыл бұрын
Your tutorials are always top notch
@Chee.Y4ng
4 жыл бұрын
I have a BM-700 microphonen 7.5 channel usb soundcard and Neewer 48v phantom. I did a test on the sound where I used only my microphone xlr cable with the soundcard vs Xlr cable plugged into the phantom power xlr cable. I highly reccomend using a microphone with the usb soundcard connected to the 48v phantom.
@letsnotgothere6242
4 жыл бұрын
this explains why when I plug up my microphone to my phone the audio still has as much buzz as whenever I record straight from my phone
@barbatos787
6 жыл бұрын
You the best with FL Studio man! Thanks a lot dude!
@Frostgiantbutsmall
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this!
@JeshKhanal
6 жыл бұрын
Can you please do a tutorial on vocal chops in detail as your channel is the most helpful we can get out there
@CarmelCommunityChurch
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy, you are a blessing...
@norbertbalaz5281
6 жыл бұрын
Great advices! Thank you!
@applesthehero
5 жыл бұрын
interesting thing about those laptop USB ports - the ones that sounded quite noisy were in fact USB 3.0 or 3.1 ports, as indicated by the SS next to the USB symbol, while the less noisy one is a USB 2.0 port.
@igzotiktv3600
5 жыл бұрын
I loved your perspective we're not learning about music only but also some psychology lol Keep it up bruh
@sophiasalgado9165
5 жыл бұрын
Definitely helped my $30 usb mic sound better! 💕
@SentientAnomaly
3 жыл бұрын
What a blessing, this guy.
@krishnachoudhari.youtube
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing content man! keep making videos like these please.
@jagratmusic
6 жыл бұрын
Your videos are very helpful and much appreciated..thanx from California!
@rtd88
4 жыл бұрын
very nice points in the mix keep uploading digging the conent
@ViDZ-el9km
3 жыл бұрын
great vid bro!!!! keeping the mic aside from phones n pc/other gear makes sense n l never knew
@foxy781
3 жыл бұрын
man you made my day shit EQ and port and mic positioning worked. I CANT BELEIVE ITS MY OLD MICROPHONE.
@shimshimgonmeimusic9018
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Your videos helped a lot
@SHIFTnopistons
Жыл бұрын
Great vid. Thanks!
@szeredaiakos
4 жыл бұрын
If you get noise from an USB port, that means that the ground is not exactly ground. I usually hook up my window frame to the exterior of the USB port / guitar cable / xlr ground channel and it solves most of the electronic noise. (i really need to switch to balanced cables and fix the grounding in my room)
@Derpcat
6 жыл бұрын
This video helped me a lot! And more than a lot because i record my or someone else's voice for music and for live streaming and it really helped ;) and btw how many years you are producing music and how you learned all the mixing technics?
@HaharuRecords
6 жыл бұрын
Always come to the point🐥💣
@Caved_Johnson
4 жыл бұрын
Just tested that out, it's super useful, it's going to change the way i'm treating audio forever damn
@honeste6652
4 жыл бұрын
Very useful. Thank you for sharing.
@zycon8968
6 жыл бұрын
SO HELPFUL!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!
@Mobile_know
6 жыл бұрын
Mike please take a time to explain about new version of FL studio (20.0.4) ,it's wonderful in cpu usage according to image line news
@jeremywright7832
4 жыл бұрын
i just started getting good at fl studio just by watching your videos, and yesterday my pc stopped working.... i’m here laying down crying because i’m broke and ..... i’m watching this while staring at my broken pc
@tenuem974
3 жыл бұрын
Did you get a new one rip pc bro
@starnajma
4 жыл бұрын
This was very useful. Thank you.
@madykit
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips!
@yoboi2.044
5 жыл бұрын
This channel is gold 🔥🔥
@allyhellkiller5535
4 жыл бұрын
38 dollars in ebay for a B1 that fits my voice.Priceless.
@RLDeMerritt
4 жыл бұрын
Wow... Crazy unexpectedly useful!!!
@sollognelle2929
4 жыл бұрын
Useful equipment. Thats the idea.
@louislogie2654
2 жыл бұрын
Correct the usb ports cause a lot of confusion in early recordings. It loses signal or doesnt wirk at all on a new computer
@Mistaprinceempire
5 жыл бұрын
thanks man...u tutorials have been really helpful
@cyberslackin7281
5 жыл бұрын
And again I just get it. No relistening no nothing. It's just helpful
@ghost99slay
5 жыл бұрын
Hey man I really love these videos, I'd love to just pick your brain sometime. For now, can you make a video on de essing though? I've tried looking for tutorials and it's still really confusing. Thanks!
@BenjiDWJ
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video and very helpful tips :) cheers mate!.
@dylancarr101
4 жыл бұрын
Mad cheers for the help 👍👍👍
@emilyfedorowycz9910
4 жыл бұрын
Fab video - thanks for this!
@Mobile_know
6 жыл бұрын
Nice ,easy and useful just like always, your my teacher Mike💕💕💕💕💕
@ruzco4873
4 жыл бұрын
My tip for recording with cheap mics it's not use the solo button, almost all the static and noise you hear isn't really noticeable when listen to the full song as other instruments tend to opaque those frequencies
@somethingidk6818
4 жыл бұрын
I have a røde nt1 and I'm having some issues with it, I've seen reviews and they were all good but it just doesn't sound right for recording anyone know what could be the problem? also I have the Scarlett Focusrite 3rd gen
@alexisvargas3842
4 жыл бұрын
Editing software
@muu6789
4 жыл бұрын
Buffer size or cheap speaker cables
@grxyrxse
Жыл бұрын
U sure you are speaing/singing/playing to the right side of the mic?
@tomwilson9010
Жыл бұрын
Those usb ports were likely noisy because they were beside your wifi/bluetooth card or antenna. Try using USBC or USB 3+ on the right hand side if you have them.
@sarahmendes1689
3 жыл бұрын
This was so didactic I’m suddenly so pumped up
@mokujin29
Жыл бұрын
THat inexpensive VS cheap is somw woite man wisdom right there
@AliHassan-ok7ey
6 жыл бұрын
yes bro with edison i removed all noises from my vocals .i am using neweer 800
@trashmacann3846
6 жыл бұрын
Really great video again.. Thanks man..
@SimpleWordsbySonal
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks It's great help...
@CvSkuduMuzik
6 жыл бұрын
Helpful thanks brother👌🏽👍🏽🙏
@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor
4 жыл бұрын
please make a complete video on how we can reduce room revereb during recording in a non treated room in talking head videos like this.
@saw9634
4 жыл бұрын
Next video : how to make your 1000 dollar microwave sound like a Bugatti
@Retrovergo
6 жыл бұрын
another great video thanks!
@XxFarrow9181xX
3 жыл бұрын
Bro you make good videos I appreciate your approach as well very helpful man I’m straight self taught Fl studios my laptop and a gaming headset so I’m battling myself constantly with what u were talking about Performance is good but the recording does it no justice it’s quite disheartening sometimes because I refuse to release anything that isn’t up to my standard
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