- Side-address condenser microphone with USB output for easy connection to your computer
- Ideal for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use
- Built-in headphone jack allows you to directly monitor from your microphone
- Adjust headphone volume with easy-to-use controls on the front of the microphone
- High-quality AD convertor with 16 bit, 44.1/48 kHz sampling rate
- Compatible with Windows and Mac
- Low-mass diaphragm provides excellent frequency response
- Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
- Low self-noise ? ideally suited for digital recording equipment
- Pivoting, threaded stand mount attaches securely to the supplied tripod or to a conventional microphone stand
- Tripod desk stand with folding legs for secure and easily portable tabletop use
- Durable metal construction for long-lasting performance USB cable include
- ELEMENT: Condenser
- POLAR PATTERN: Cardioid
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 30 - 15,000 Hz
- POWER REQUIREMENTS: USB Power (5V DC)
- BIT DEPTH: 16 bit
- SAMPLE RATE: 44.1 kHz/48 kHz
- VOLUME CONTROL: Headphone volume controlled by up/down buttons
- WEIGHT: 366 g (12.9 oz)
- DIMENSIONS: 155.0 mm (6.10") long,
- 50.0 mm (1.97") maximum body diameter
- OUTPUT CONNECTOR: USB-type
- HEADPHONE OUTPUT POWER: 10 mW @ 16 ohms
- HEADPHONE JACK: 3.5 mm TRS (stereo)
- ACCESSORIES FURNISHED: Pivoting stand mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; tripod desk stand; 1.8 m (5.9') mini USB cable
So far, I am very pleased with the quality of the sound I'm getting.
It is also available at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2500-USB-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B004QJREXM
Or, these may be better options to consider:
- http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Yeti-USB-Microphone/dp/B002VA464S/
- http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020USB-PLUS-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B00B5ZX9FM/
For studio recording software, at least Initially, I'm experimenting with Audacity 2.1.1
http://audacityteam.org/about/features
Some additional resources to possibly leverage:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/how-to-make-a-podcast
http://www.digitaltrends.com/how-to/how-to-make-a-podcast/
https://www.buzzsprout.com/learn/audacity-tutorial
http://www.technorms.com/37746/best-sites-to-host-your-podcasts
https://soundcloud.com/
http://www.freesound.org/
http://search.creativecommons.org/
http://audiojungle.net/
http://www.apple.com/itunes/podcasts/specs.html
2016-06-04 Update
Pat Flynn has some great Postcasting Tutorials on Youtube...
- Podcasting Tutorial - Video 1: Equipment and Software
- Podcasting Tutorial - Video 2:Top 10 Recording Tips
- Podcasting Tutorial - Video 3: Exporting and Tagging
- Podcasting Tutorial - Video 4: Web and Media Hosting
- Podcasting Tutorial - Video 5: Setting Up Your Podcast Feed and Publishing Your 1st Episode
- Podcasting Tutorial - Video 6: Submitting Your Feed to iTunes and Other Directories
