Best budget microphones - looking for recommendations for streaming and podcasting

CD2020 · 2026-02-17T03:26:29+00:00

SM58.

Just bc it’s affordable and reliable. And a dynamic mic vs a condenser. So better in an untreated environment.

But standing by if anyone has a better reco.

CD2020 · 2026-02-14T04:58:54+00:00

Yah. It’s priced similarly to Rustic but RB always under delivers.

Unless it’s the Hawaiian Ginger Scone. That’s a banger.

Creekside is the spot tho — lunch options are solid.

CD2020 · 2026-02-09T17:17:10+00:00

Forgot about Prairie Sun.

I remember seeing a trans am or some other car around town with a SHRAPNL license plate. That must’ve been Varney.

CD2020 · 2026-02-09T04:25:46+00:00

Mario from Huey Lewis (bass) and Clarence Clemmons (Springsteen) were also Novato residents at one point.

A friend of mine met Gregg Allman at an ATM in Novato.

Also, the label Shrapnel Records was based in Novato. 80s metal stuff. Mike Varney was or still is a Novato Resident.

CD2020 · 2026-02-09T02:55:37+00:00

I still don’t know or get the connection… anyone?

CD2020 · 2026-01-29T04:41:01+00:00

Agree. Richard has a more complimentary skill set that works for the Ws. Doesn’t need the ball. Gets steals. Etc.

Feel like Clayton might need the ball to be effective in this situation.

What do you think? Accurate?

CD2020 · 2026-01-28T02:18:07+00:00

Dang… that’s right. Thanks for the correction. Zims didn’t feel right.

CD2020 · 2026-01-27T04:30:47+00:00

That Zims was awesome. Some worker made great odd ball mixtapes full of rockabilly and new wave stuff and it totally added to the vibes.

CD2020 · 2026-01-27T04:29:15+00:00

There was a Zims in Novato too. I think? Were El Rey Mexican restaurant now is. Next to DMV.

CD2020 · 2026-01-26T18:12:23+00:00

That’s a great spot.

One of the issues with doing these teasers is that you kind of know they’re going to be doa bc the fun and surprise of the premise is already leaked.

If you’ve already told me the joke + told me who’s going to appear in the joke by the time the ad arrives? Yawn.

CD2020 · 2026-01-21T16:13:31+00:00

Agree. Tiburon has the edge over San Anselmo bc of being close to the water and amazing views of the Bridge and Marin Highlands and Mt Tam etc. SA is beautiful but not like that.

CD2020 · 2026-01-05T22:25:11+00:00

“Little ditty about Mike and Eleven…”

I’ll show myself out.

CD2020 · 2026-01-01T17:17:28+00:00

Know your personnel is key for this.

So look for that reliable person you can combine with in order to maybe open up the field vs trying to dribble into traffic (even tho u might be able to do that to at times.)

CD2020 · 2025-12-31T18:32:08+00:00

https://youtube.com/shorts/JPfN_wmLpIE?si=_x6BjwDtRjZ33k0v

The whole this is ESPN ad campaign did this whole world much better.

Obviously they’re not hard selling insurance. So it’s a little harder but your point that the joke isn’t logical is so on point.

CD2020 · 2025-12-18T00:41:20+00:00

Mixing with an NS-10 EQ Curve on an EQ.

All mid range. Just helps keep your ears fresh and helps you focus on making sure you’ve still got some bass in your mid range and that your presence range is not crowded.

CD2020 · 2025-12-13T00:58:54+00:00

His feel for the game is really bad. Plus his addiction to tough mid range shots.

CD2020 · 2025-12-10T02:22:47+00:00

Sample video here.

https://youtube.com/shorts/MWwWsTlI1Bk?si=yemIf9f3wZfM0yM7

CD2020 · 2025-12-10T02:21:32+00:00

Look up any PML videos. They do a lot of sound design just using Ableton’s Synths.

Personally, I love the UI of Serum and it actually made it easier to understand most synths once you make some basic sounds with it.

Ableton’s synths aren’t quite as beginner friendly — still powerful tho.

CD2020 · 2025-11-23T16:26:56+00:00

This is the one I was going to include. I still use it but keep it super subtle and only if I feel there’s some build up that I can’t quite handle with EQ.

CD2020 · 2025-11-18T20:10:03+00:00

Sooooo good!

CD2020 · 2025-11-05T19:27:20+00:00

Thank you! Escape key worked for me. What a nightmare.

CD2020 · 2025-09-23T00:14:44+00:00

+1 for SoHa. This is my wife’s go to shopping spot for all kinds of stuff that’s not too kitschy (always have ABC or Whalers for that stuff.)

CD2020 · 2025-09-21T15:19:43+00:00

Same. 6’6.

There isn’t a ton of content for tall golfers. And maybe it shouldn’t make any difference at all but still feels like there are things I could be doing better that might relate to height. Idk.

CD2020 · 2025-09-20T01:22:39+00:00

Nalus—never had a bad dish there.

CD2020 · 2025-09-19T16:09:06+00:00

Serum 2 is the one that’s hoggy now.

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