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lorez .


Joined: 16 Dec 2009 Posts: 9092 Location: Hopelessly Wayward
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Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 1:47 pm Post subject: XLR to USB mic cable or some Audio Interface? |
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Quick question, would I be better getting an audio interface to record input from microphones on a computer or would an XLR to USB cable suffice? The later is obviously cheaper but are there any issues I should consider? _________________
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avj A Select Individual

Joined: 10 Feb 2009 Posts: 1259 Location: Detroitish.
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Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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I'd say go for an interface. There are some bargains to be had on M-Audio and Edirol USB gear, and your investment will take you much further.
I'd make a few recommendations, but I'm 'scaling from my phone right now and don't have the resources. _________________ REMI GREENE | BRIGHT NIGHTS | UNOBSERVABLE UNIVERSE | ROOTS AND RUINS |
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kim [='±'=]

Joined: 30 May 2006 Posts: 12232 Location: BE
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Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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if you want it really cheap you could just get a 1/4 jack to mini jack to your computer if you have an xlr-1/4jack cable.
it will not sound very clear though, lovely digital overdrive lol
buying a mic with a usb out is something you could do but maybe then you'd be better off buying a cheap simple interface like this
so you won't be stuck with a mic with usb cable that you can't use for anything else. this interface is cheap and you can plug in everything you can connect with a 1/4 jack cable like guitars, mics, drumcomputers, some synths whatever. use the mics you have, i'm sure you have an xlr to 1/4jack lying around somewhere, done. |
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lorez .


Joined: 16 Dec 2009 Posts: 9092 Location: Hopelessly Wayward
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Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:27 pm Post subject: |
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The reason I was asking is I managed to pic up a SM57 for cheap from the local cash convertors and it doesn't have a lead at present. I just woundered if a lead like this one would suffice - link. Its about 25% the cost of an interface. I was going to use something like Audacity on the PC/Mac to do the recordings. I will take a look in to the costs of the other devices you recommend
Cheers
lorez _________________
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drink 2 beers and wank to the Sears catalog. |
robroe wrote: |
I dont need a capo. I have the other chords in my tonefingers |
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theshadowofseattle THE TAMPA BAY HERO

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Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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kim wrote: |
so you won't be stuck with a mic with usb cable that you can't use for anything else. |
bro, you can use the USB mic for playing Rock Band! _________________
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kim [='±'=]

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Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:40 pm Post subject: |
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i wouldn't know, too broke for rockband, bro. |
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theshadowofseattle THE TAMPA BAY HERO

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knpknpknp .

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Posted: Fri May 07, 2010 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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Although the interface and mic combo will cost a little more to start, I would say it is well worth it.
Mainly because an interface with a couple of inputs can be found for pretty cheap and at least with this you aren't stuck with one mic type. Not to mention some pretty interesting mics can be found for pretty cheap, and it would be a shame to not be able to utilize them by having all your eggs in one basket. |
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hypermused .

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Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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I'd go for the USB interface that kim posted too. And you could use it for some other stuff too. |
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Dingus .


Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 621 Location: Reston, VA
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Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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lorez wrote: |
The reason I was asking is I managed to pic up a SM57 for cheap from the local cash convertors and it doesn't have a lead at present. I just woundered if a lead like this one would suffice - link. Its about 25% the cost of an interface. I was going to use something like Audacity on the PC/Mac to do the recordings. I will take a look in to the costs of the other devices you recommend
Cheers
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CASH CONVERTERS! Lorez, where you live? |
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lorez .


Joined: 16 Dec 2009 Posts: 9092 Location: Hopelessly Wayward
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Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 8:37 am Post subject: |
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Dingus wrote: |
lorez wrote: |
The reason I was asking is I managed to pic up a SM57 for cheap from the local cash convertors and it doesn't have a lead at present. I just woundered if a lead like this one would suffice - link. Its about 25% the cost of an interface. I was going to use something like Audacity on the PC/Mac to do the recordings. I will take a look in to the costs of the other devices you recommend
Cheers
lorez |
CASH CONVERTERS! Lorez, where you live? |
Sunny Bristol in the Severn Delta, were the cider flows and and country and western is the right way round _________________
paul_ wrote: |
drink 2 beers and wank to the Sears catalog. |
robroe wrote: |
I dont need a capo. I have the other chords in my tonefingers |
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Dingus .


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Reece .


Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 10358 Location: Kent, UK
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Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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Cash converters is worldwide. We have them in the UK too. |
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victoria .

Joined: 29 May 2010 Posts: 1
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 5:25 am Post subject: |
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Hello Kim,
Yeah..It's really cheap. Your information is good & helpful for me.
Regards
Victoria Heden
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1,2,3, Pull Out! .


Joined: 21 Feb 2010 Posts: 55
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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What software are you using? |
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