<div dir="ltr"><div>Generally, microphones don't do background noise processing (there are probably some all-in-one mics that try but then you end up committed to the associated app). See below for thoughts on Zoom and noise. Anyhow, be forewarned, audio is a rabbit hole, with near it-seems-like-infinite twiddleware. Rewarding, if you want to go there, but I'm assuming you have other fish to fry.<br><br>I teach Japanese drumming (Taiko) online, so I need to move (e.g. jump) around a lot and stay in frame while I'm talking. For others, this might translate into leaning back in your chair away from the mic, or pacing while composing a thought. <br><br>So, when I started all this, I got a wireless mic (Samson XPDm Headset Digital Wireless System) plugged into a USB interface (the Scarlett brand is pretty good for low-end work, I would avoid the PreSonus). Check out <a href="http://sweetwater.com" target="_blank">sweetwater.com</a> or <a href="http://bhphotovideo.com">bhphotovideo.com</a> - their sales service is great, but don't let them sell you software. </div><div><br></div><div>As I say, I like to move around and stay in frame while I'm talking. So, I also got an Obsbot Tiny camera. *Much* better than the stock 2020 Macbook Pro laptop camera and it follows you around to keep you in frame. <a href="http://obsbot.com">obsbot.com</a> (no you do not need the software) And yes, better than the Logitech. Plug and play. It has its own mic built-in, but haven't messed with it much yet.</div><div><br></div><div>There are *many* steps up. They get expensive, mostly in terms of your attention. I can advise, but.....at the end of all this you might be happy with a Rode podcaster mic. If you do get hooked for music, Shure (SM-57) and AudioTech (AT-220) are good brands. And then there are various mixer boards and audio processing software...... Take care, or audio will eat your head.</div><div> </div><div>Zoom background noise processing is not awful, but best use depends quite a bit on your rig, so you have to experiment. Alas, there's no monitoring function, so to experiment you have to record your session and play it back or have a very patient friend on the other side of the conversation. I've also been messing with <a href="http://whereby.com">whereby.com</a> as a Zoom alternative and sometimes the latency is better.</div><div><br></div><div>At the end of all this you if you don't move around much you might be happy with a Rode podcaster mic.</div><div><br></div><div>And then video mixing it a whole 'nother thing, but if you want multiple cameras - look up "ATEM Mini".</div><div><br></div><div>Good luck, you'll need it.</div><div>Carl</div><div><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Nov 5, 2021 at 10:59 AM Marcus Daniels <<a href="mailto:marcus@snoutfarm.com" target="_blank">marcus@snoutfarm.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
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<p class="MsoNormal">Anyone have suggestions for microphones for videoconferencing in an environment with background noise? The main background noise is nearby fan noise, and sometimes also louder air conditioning.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,<u></u><u></u></p>
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