Producing a good audio narration has been a goal for many years. The first recordings back in the late 80s consisted of only a boombox with a built in microphone. In the early 90s the recordings continued to be done on cassettes with two Shure mics purchased at pawn shops with 1/4 inch inputs plugged into a cassette deck for amplification. Cassettes were used until about 2007 until I was instructed how to make a digital recording. In those days there were no really good USB mics. The next few years the mic of choice was always Samson mics. The third generation of Samson mics up until 3 weeks ago was the Samson G Track Pro. Other mics were tried, such as Blue ball, Blue Yeti and Rode mics. After interviewing with Bud on his Podcast, it was apparent that his recording was superior. I learned that both he and our seminary promotions were accomplished with the Shure SM7B, a preamp and Cloud Lifter for more gain. As this was outside my budget, last week I started using an MXL990 MIC, Presonus preamp and an inline amp for more gain. The sE Dynamite DM1 was ordered and shipped today. By the end of the week the setup will be complete. My recordings are often duplicated on YouTube and other sites. I have always been thankful for the publicity, but many of those recordings have needed to be improved. In the past my conviction has been not to duplicate titles others have done. For two reasons I have changed that practice. First, my narrations are foremost for my own spiritual edification and (2) whatever titles are done my goal is to exceed them in clarity and delivery. As I listen to other narrations, the feeling is I am listening to a "show" or a recorded "program." While it has doubtless gained large followings my own anxiety is that if Christian audio doesn't convict or edify me first as I narrate, I can never be convinced it will have the proper impression on my hearers. My narrating should lead me to pray to myself as I read if the Spirit is pressing these eternal realities to my own heart. With that goal I now look forward to always do a better job. Pressing forward in the fear of God.
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