How to record good quality sound for videos?

[Rabmac]

Hi,

I am currently trying to make some video tutorials but can't seem to get good quality sound through the mic on my headset. I have tried with two different pieces of software,: Plays.TV Beta and ActivePresenter but both have very poor quality sound and you can hardly hear my voice and there is a lot of interference.

I am using a Sennheiser headset and onboard sound from my ASUS M4A87TD motherboard.

Was hoping someone could help by either telling me what I am doing wrong or suggest an inexpensive way to get decent quality sound.

Thanks

 

[Mohan69]

First of all - Don't use in-built mics , they are good for yelling at kids in-game but if you aim to make video tutorials use a dedicated mic
A good sound quality can do wonders to video , it will attract more people.
For the video
You can use fraps, Shadowplay, dxtory, smartpixel etc etc , You can buy the product or go the pirate way.

As for the sound - There are some really good mics available(under $100) , like -
-Samson Go - http://www.amazon.com/Samson-Mic-Portable-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B001R76D42/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1456265575&sr=8-1&keywords=samson+go
- Samson meteor ( personal preference) - http://www.amazon.com/Samson-Meteor-Studio-Microphone-Chrome/dp/B004MF39YS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1456265650&sr=8-1&keywords=samson+meteor
- Audio technica ATR2500 - http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2500-USB-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B004QJREXM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1456265690&sr=8-1&keywords=audio+technica+2500
- Blue snowball - http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B006DIA77E/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1456265724&sr=1-1&keywords=blue+snowball

Also use separate software for recording audio , as it provides you a lot of flexibility. Audacity is a great free well known software.
Later you can put the video track and audio track together in your editing soft , sync them up and Export!

 

[Rabmac]

Thanks Mohan I will take a look at those mics later today when I get some time and post back later.

 

[Mohan69]

Thanks Mohan I will take a look at those mics later today when I get some time and post back later.

Sure! , watch some youtube comparisons among them too.