I cannot tell you how happy I am with my Xlr Male. Man, this thing is getting better and better as I learn more about it.
XLR mic to my pc????
do you know if i get this adapter, i can hook my XLR mic to my pc? http://musical-instruments-and-equipment.become.com/hosa-xvm400-series-adapter-cable-right-angle-male-minijack-to-male-xlr--compare-prices--c211300554if Xlr Male not, what should i get to connect them together?
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If this helpsyou can get this,but it might requires some wiringhttp://www.americanmusical.com/Item–i-NEU%20NC3MRC?SRC=D0407FG0HAMS0000&utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=feed&
Ok, here are my comments on the equipment you are considering:Behringer C-1 Condenser Microphone – (this mic is not one the recommended equipment list for sutdio recording. You can do much better selecting a studio quality mic)Shure X2u XLR-to-USB adapter – (not exactly sure what you intend to do with this – it seems contradictory to your other choices)XLR male to XLR female Microphone cable – (you will need these)Nady MPF-6 6-Inch Clamp On Microphone Pop Filter – (good idea)On Stage DS7200B Adjustable Desk Microphone Stand – (I think you will find that a floor stand with a boom is much more useful)Samson SP01 Shockmount Spider Mount for Condenser Mics [I'm not sure if I'm gonna buy a shockmount yet.] – (you actually need one of these but many condenser mic maker’s include one that fits there mic)I’m running Windows Vista and I’m gonna use Audacity as a recording software at first. – (you are not going to be happy with this software if you intend to produce broadcast quality recordings)Another question I wanna ask, is if it’s better to use Behringer C-1 with the X2u, Or only the Behringer C-1U? – (not sure you really need the X2U – again, I’m not sure what you intend to do with it. You are mixing and matching stuff that may not work well together in my opinion – that Behringer mic is not a good studio mic) I think you need to decide if you are going to record yourself live on a gig or alone in a home studio. You really need different equipment for each of these venues. For instance, a condenser mic will pick up everthing and you do not want to use a mic like that live in a club, for instance.
The microphone will have a male xlr connector which the female end of the mic cable will plug into, so you need to adapt the male end of the mic cable to TRS (tip, ring sleeve) so you need a female XLR to TRS as you indicated.Keep in mind that the impedance and output level of an electric guitar and microphone are different, so you may have a mismatch there, depending on your amp. If so, you’ll need a transformer like this one.http://www.zzounds.com/item–AUTCP8201
The NT1A is a condenser mic, so it needs phantom power to run. The USB-XLR you showed says “Power supply via USB interface,” but I’d want to make sure it really MEANS 48v Phantom Power, or you’ll get nothing. Other than that, you need some software (Audacity is free and very good) and you’re good to go!
yes you can run direct. i would suggest a pre amp or EQ, pedal in between. and you MUST be careful which settings you use. its VERY easy to pop the horns in a PA running a BASS direct. so run thin and tight, w/ an EQ (IMHO) i have been doing exactly this for some twenty years now. works fine. NO you DONT get the same feel from the bass that you would from having an AMP. but, it’ll work just fine. GL
yes you can. I have hooked up a sound system that way. personally I would go with this chain(((1/8 female to dual RCA female. then you can go Dual RCA male to dual XLR female(or male..whichever yu need))))) or if you are really keen, you will get a “direct box” this will go in the following chain(((1/8 inch male to dual 1/4 male into the direct box. then dual XLR males out of that Direct box into the speakers))))as far as sound quality and interference goes there is far to many variables to consider….but the setup is doable in a few ways..
Little Dog and Lare are of course both right — but allow me to (humbly) put it all together into one answer…1. The XLR female end from a CABLE will plug into this mic.2. But you can’t use an ADAPTER (a word used later in your question) on this mic to (assuming) a 1/4″ plug because this particular mic requires phantom power (which 1/4″ jacks don’t provide).——–(added later)I just saw your other question about using this mic through a 3-conductor mini plug adapter into a camcorder (I assumed wrong on what kind of adapter!). In that case, you might get phantom power from the camcorder, and it might even be passed to the right pins on the XLR — but — it will only be 5v, not the 48v this mic needs, so it’s unlikely to work.
Mics require a preamp to boost the signal, which your soundcard will not be capable of doing, and any kind of gain will be very noisy. The AD conversion of consumer soundcards is also very poor. They also have very high latency and no monitoring options, ASIO support, etc. In generally they just really aren’t designed for any kind of recording, even the more expensive ones.I would suggest you look at some kind of entry-level external audio interface, Firewire or USB, with built-in preamps. Maybe one of the cheap offerings from M-audio like the Fast Track Pro?Good choice with the mic by the way – should get you started well. I like really Rode mics! I have a few M3s, an NT1000, NT3, etc.