Good Mic on the Cheap: CAD U1 Microphone

If all you have is $25, but you still want to buy microphone that sounds great, you should probably get the CAD U1 Microphone.

Overview: The CAD U1 Microphone is a dynamic desktop USB microphone from the brand CAD Audio. The CAD U1 Microphone has been around since 2008 but till today, the sound quality that it produces is still comparable to some of the more recent (and expensive) microphone models like the Blue Snowball and the Samson Go, and compared to other microphones in its price range, the CAD U1 shines as the one of the best $20-25 microphones on the market.

Sound Quality: The CAD U1 produces good quality sound that would be suitable for the average podcaster or gaming commentator. It doesn't pick up much background noise and makes your voice sound crisp and clear if you put it 8-20 inches away from you. In fact, if you do it right, using the CAD U1 can make it sound like you're using a professional and expensive microphone.

However it can run into a few problems. If you speak too loudly, your voice will sound draggy and when you say "s" and "p", it can sound quite awful. To solve this I would recommend getting a pop filter or a microphone windscreen to put on the CAD U1, which would significantly decrease any distortions and loud "s" and "p" sounds.

Also, the microphone can pick up static from 2 electronic devices, which are non-LED lightbulbs and radios, so I would recommend putting lights and radios away from the CAD U1 when using it.

Price: Being only $22 on Amazon, it is really affordable and costs less than almost all the microphones available on Amazon.

Compatibility: The CAD U1 is a USB microphone, and thus can run on all your electronic devices that support USB connection. The CAD U1 also does not require any additional software to run.

Durability: As the CAD U1 is made out of ABS plastic (the same material used to make Legos), it is very durable and after dropping it many times, the sound quality of the CAD U1 has still not been compromised.

Pros
- Good, crisp sound quality
- Affordable
- Really durable

Cons
- Can pick up static from other devices, causing sound distortions
- Picks up loud "s" and "p" sounds when using without pop filter/mic windscreen

Who I would recommend the CAD U1 to: podcasters, gaming commentators, vloggers, people who use Skype and other voice calling software

Here is a review of the CAD U1 from another YouTuber. In this video you'll be able to here the sound quality of the CAD U1. 

Revival of The Blog

I've said, that I'm not posting on this blog anymore.

I've said, I wanted to stop hiding away from the world.

I've bid my farewell...almost 8 months ago.

So what the hell am I doing writing on this blog again?

The answer would be: I have plans to revive this blog. You may ask,"Why does this missing retard wanna revive his dead blog?" Well the reasons for this are as follows:

First of all, it is due to my lack of time to make my YouTube videos. After leaving this blog, I went on to revive my YouTube channel, which was something I wanted to do for almost 3 years. I have made a number of YouTube videos, and I intended for my YouTube channel to replace this blog, but alas, I am having lesser and lesser time to make my YouTube videos, and thus for some things like tutorials, it will be a lot faster to write the tutorial on this blog than to make a tutorial videos. Therefore I hope to resume using this blog to replace some of my videos when I have no time to make YouTube videos.

Secondly, I have some physical constraints when making YouTube videos, and it will be more practical to write on this blog than make videos in some cases. When I make my YouTube videos, all I have is my phone camera, my mom's Mac, a microphone, 2 phone stands and myself. Therefore it is very hard for me to do things like acting, making tutorials and reciting stuff due to manpower constraints, and adding on to this are my time constraints (which I've mentioned earlier), sometimes it's just a lot easier, faster and more productive to write a blog post than to produce a YouTube video.

Thirdly, I've got inspiration to make YouTube videos and blog post concurrently. I've seen a number of YouTube channels make YouTube videos, and then write blog post on their blog to give their audience further information. This is especially useful for tutorials and Q&As, and I hope to implement this.

After reading my reasons for the revival of my blog, I hope you understand my decision. I will not be getting rid of my YouTube channel, but instead I will use both YouTube and Blogger to share information. When I have no time to make YouTube videos, I will just write blog post to replace my YouTube videos. When I have lots of time, I will make not just make a YouTube video, but I will also write a blog post to give additional information on the topic of my YouTube video.


But anyways, on a positive note, I'm really excited to revive my blog and to continue making lots of blog post!

Farewell Guys.

I just can't believe I'm writing this post now.

It just feels like life is moving too quickly.

I've changed. We've all changed.

Nothing really feels the same anymore.

We've grown up, and it's so hard to accept that.

Hey guys, I'm calling myself Dumb Cow for the very last time. I can still remember the days of playing on my Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition, ranting about the unfairness in school, posting post but yet not even daring to let my classmates see them.

I do completely different things these days. I've learnt how to use Photoshop, Cinema 4D and Adobe Muse, so I don't need to be dependent on Blogger anymore. But I still have to come back to this page once in a while. Somehow I just have to. I do things a lot more professionally now, but I guess interest stay the same.

I've always felt the urge to return to my YouTube channel, and I've already started posting on a relatively consistent basis, so here's my channel for you: www.youtube.com/kernkernlee

I'm sorry. I just feel that I've grown old of this little blogging thing, hiding away from the huge world around me. It kind of sucks you know, to want an audience yet not dare to have an audience. But I'll miss those times. I'm sure of it.

I'll miss these blogging times. Thanks for being with me for so long, Caleb, and I really hope you'll follow me through my YouTube Carrier.

Farewell my friends.

To Be Frank...

Hello people. Dumb Cow here.

Thinking about it, Dumb Minecrafters has been my most sustainable website/channel. It has survived 2 years without being reported by the dark side of the Internet. I put my heart, soul, mind and time into this website.

However, all good things must come to an end. I have found that I do not have enough time to write news about everything Minecraft, and also subsequently lost interest in it.

But that does not mean I will be gone forever. I have found new interest in animation and other areas in Minecraft, such as my private Minecraft server.

This will be my second-last post. My last post, which I will write by the end of this year, will tell you about my upcoming YouTube channel.

I'm sorry, but Dumb Minecrafters will close down on 1st December permanently. I would like to thank Caleb of Stuff for Dummies, for your support. You have been amazing.

I would also give everyone who has been to this website a huge thank you.

My Minecraft SERVER in EARLY ALPHA DEVELOPEMENT!

A year ago, I talked about the possibility of me opening a server, but due to my horrible router, and me not having much experience about Minecraft servers, I ditched the idea.

But during these past few weeks, I've reconsidered trying to make a server and the result was, I made an ADVANCED CRAFTBUKKIT SERVER.

As I the server is still in early release, I will not share the server ip yet, and I currently only play on the server with my close friends, but when in Beta, the server will have BATTLE DOME, PARKOUR, STRIP CLUB, (possible) SURVIVAL GAMES.

So stay tuned guys!

Mine-imator Soon No Longer Beta

Does who want to switch from Mine-imator to Autodesk Maya because Mine-imator makes your animation graphics look ugly, the limb bending looks like sh*t or you can only load a tiny .schematic file, well, this will change everything. MINE-IMATOR IS GOING INTO VERSION 1.0 REALLY SOON!

Written in 25000 lines of code in the C++ coding language, update 1.0 for the free animation software, Mine-imator, is going to have a hell load of new features, including-

Load HUGE worlds without lag

Tones of new blocks

Transparent and opaque leaves and clouds

More advanced colour change

Sunset and improved graphics

Old menu vs. 1.0 menu

Old lava & water vs. 1.0 lava & water

Beautiful shadows, and sunlight shines on objects.

Smooth bending

Amazing fog

What's more to ask for?  Visit http://www.stuffbydavid.com/mineimator to download Mine-imator 1.0 when it is out, and scroll down website for Mine-imator's dev blog. I will continue creating my Minecraft movie after Mine-imator 1.0 is released!

Brief Update

How's it going on people? Minecraft PC 1.8 is coming out, new Lego Minecraft is coming out, but I am really sorry as it appears that I don't have time this year to write about all the news.

I have an average of 4 hours worth of homework these days (and it is only the start of February). But don't worry, because this year won't be boring. 

 

In early October, I will reveal the true reason behind this blog, and hopefully, I will complete half of my big building project (visit my Planet Minecraft page).