Should I get a cloudlifter with this mic and Focusrite Scarlett 2i4, or is that unnecessary?
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Hey Zach. You definitely need a preamp especially with the SM7B. It's such a quiet mic even compared to 58, 58A. I run mine through a line 6 Toneport UX2 and have to really crank up the preamp. For my money, I'd go with the Focusrite Scarlett 2i4. Actually, just looking at it, I might buy one for the SM7B as a preamp on top of my UX2.
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I'm not sure how much more gain the 2i4 has than the 2i2. I felt that I needed the CloudLifter with the 2i2. I can't say enough good things about the combination of sm7b and CloudLifter. Really sounds good to my ears.
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You need a XLR to USB adapter, but I don't recommend using this mic for a computer. You are better off with a Blue Yeti mic: http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Yeti-USB-Microphone/dp/B002VA464S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1378294788&sr=8-2&keywords=blue+yeti+usb+microphone
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No. I boaght this becuase i heard good things about it. After only 3 uses it shorted out started getting static noise and 0% voice pick up. Even when it did work, it could barely pick up any thing. My advice: skip it, spend the extra money get a good mic so it will be worth your money at the end of the day and you won't be disappointed like me.
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Not especially. I bought this mic, the clip broke and I have been unable to use it since without holding it. I Love Behringer products, but this is a really shoddily built mic. Id say save up a little more and get the Blu Yeti. 100x better quality and well built.
2176673
MYABE will works, but i preffer to u buy blue yeti por that, is just cust bit more but is amazing mic.
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There is an XLR version (connect to computer via audio interface), and a USB version, connect directly to the computer. Based on how you are going to use it, I highly recommend the XLR version. Pick up a Focusrite Scarlet 2i2, a good mike cable and mic stand all for around $300, (new)-- you'll be very happy with the results!
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I've used both with no issues. It seems to be a very good microphone for its price.
1658643
I use this on my BlueYeti. That's a wired mic. All you need is a mic with the threads. Screw off the head of this, and you're gravy.
1710134
There are two inputs in the back that will work with either a 1/4 inch cable OR XLR. I know it sounds weird, but this type of input has become a bit more common. You see these on various interfaces (see the Focusrite Scarlett II). With the iO dock, there is also a switch next to each input to designate the signal as either a mic line (XLR), or an instrument cable (1/4").
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It depends on what you're going to be recording. If you plan on, in the future, needing more than 4 mic inputs (for say, a drumset), you're going to want that ADAT input. Focusrite sells other products like the Scarlett 18i20 and the Saffire Octopre that have 8 mic preamps and an optical output so you can mic up larger ensembles while still only going through one interface. The great thing about going that route is that it's already mapped out through the 18i8 so you can edit each channel separately in your DAW, unlike recording the drumset through an analog mixer and then outputting from that mixer into your interface and only having two channels (left and right) to edit in your DAW.
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Honestly, if I were you, I'd spend the money on a better mic. If you get a boxy sound in your booth, either you're getting too far from the mic, or the mic isn't that good. This product won't change any of that.
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The short answer is no. I would recommend getting a focus rite scarlett 2i4, it's a great combination with the at4040. The focus rite is usb though. Cheers, hope i helped.
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This is an XLR dynamic mic with no phantom power. Unless you are right no top of it, it needs a mic preAmp. The quality is good for an inexpensive mic, but not on par with a professional vocal performance mic like a Shure SM58. If you want to use it to record into a USB hub, your connection would probably look like this: Mic > preAmp > mixer > DA/Converter-USB > PC. The preAmp is optional but probably a good idea.
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Can't answer for the 2i2. I use the Focusrite Sapphire Pro 40. Pretty sure they are the same preamps. Should be fine. I will say that I need headphone amp to really monitor comfortably but the input signal with this mic is fine. I don't see a problem there
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Use an audio interface. I use the focusrite scarlett 2X2 which I ordered from Amazon. There are many others though.
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The issue I have with the Yeti, is really just a problem with the company Blue. They have horrendous customer service, so you have to really hope your mic has no issues. The Snowballs from the same company have had issues for people, especially the iCE version, which is how this was discovered. Audio Technica just seems like the much wiser choice for build quality and company support, plus its sized nicely to be installed into a shockmount, which you will want if you are going to use this thing professionally.
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you will need a usb audio interface. the at4040 is one of the biggest condensers in its price range. you probably wont appreciate it until you use a lot of other mics. the top end it a tad flat but with some placement techniques you will have a hard time finding a better mic. it has a ton of presence to it in comparison to the at2020 usb. make sure you use eq and a compressor with whatever mic you get. the at4040 is a great mic though. one of the few worth the money in its price range.