Would I be able to record a podcast with this, using 4 XLR condenser mics simultaneously, and a USB from the Akai to a laptop to record in Audacity?
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Yes. The usb port on the back is bus powered so you shouldn't have a problem. All 4 of the inputs on the front have phantom power so your condenser mics should work fine.
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I haven't used audacity for this product but you should be able to use all four inputs simultaneously
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I don't know much about the Audacity software. I use Mainstage 3 as my Live Gig software and Logic Pro 10 for my recording software. Do you have any type of audio interface that you use now with the Audacity software? I would say as long as you can assign an audio track to a input source, you should be able to. I use the Akai Professional EIE now with my software. I am able to take 4 audio tracks and assign them to each audio input on the front of the unit, which would be the XLR/ 1/4inch connections and route them to either outputs 1&2 or 3&4. If you know that you are able to assign audio tracks in Audacity to hardware inputs, you should be able to use the Akai Professional EIE. I hope this helps you. I don't know much about the Audacity software. I use Mainstage 3 as my Live Gig software and Logic Pro 10 for my recording software. Do you have any type of audio interface that you use now with the Audacity software? I would say as long as you can assign an audio track to a input source, you should be able to. I use the Akai Professional EIE now with my software. I am able to take 4 audio tracks and assign them to each audio input on the front of the unit, which would be the XLR/ 1/4inch connections and route them to either outputs 1&2 or 3&4. If you know that you are able to assign audio... » Read More I don't know much about the Audacity software. I use Mainstage 3 as my Live Gig software and Logic Pro 10 for my recording software. Do you have any type of audio interface that you use now with the Audacity software? I would say as long as you can assign an audio track to a input source, you should be able to. I use the Akai Professional EIE now with my software. I am able to take 4 audio tracks and assign them to each audio input on the front of the unit, which would be the XLR/ 1/4inch connections and route them to either outputs 1&2 or 3&4. If you know that you are able to assign audio tracks in Audacity to hardware inputs, you should be able to use the Akai Professional EIE. I hope this helps you. « Show Less
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I think the limitations would only exist in audacity, if they exist at all. I use mine to simultaneously record using 4 drum mics, and it works like a charm. Good luck on the podcast!
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Never tried it but you should be able to, most recording software will recognise the input so you shouldn't have a problem.You can plug the other end of the 1/4 into the mix port and you should be able to use both mics.
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It depends on how you would podcast it because this mic is especially designed for GarageBand. If that's not a problem than have at it! It would be even better in your small office since it would pick up the sound that much better. I hope this helps!
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It would depend on the recording device. This mixer has a onboard compressor that's works well. So, it could definitely make a great interview recording.
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Check the FAQ at Audacity's website... you have to use ALSA (Advanced Linux Sound Architecture) , it does work fine...
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It only has midi input and headphone jack, so no USB or some other easier alternative. You will only be able to record audio from it
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That depends. We have not used it for that purpose. The best way would be to split both the mic input and the computer audio output, mix them and then record onto a recorder (this one or another) directly through the line in input.
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Hi Scott yes you can. you may need to use the built in phono pre=amp to do it, but it should work, try it with the usb first
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This should not be a problem! You can connect your mic to the XLR jack and use a 1/4" cable with an mini-stereo (on either end) to connect to your laptop. Levels should be adequate for most applications.
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It may not be optimal, but you could craft a combo of converter plugs and put it in the computer's mic or input jack. I've done something similar before, and if you aren't looking for perfect audiophile quality it should be fine.
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It would, yes, but it wont work. They are both outbputs (The keyboard and headphone jack) I think what you want to get is an audio interface like this....http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-BEH-UM2-LIST. You want to play your keyboard through the laptop right? With the interface you can also record.
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I would be grateful if you could post how you did this a mic on your computer. I have now tried a couple of ways and as the other poster had said, it did not work. I plugged it into the mic jack on my laptop. I then tried recording with 1) Sound recorder (under Microsoft Accesories) and with 2) Audicity. For Auditicy, I verified it could record fine w/o the mic and made sure I had the source input for auditcity be a microphone. so it appears the other poster is correct - but if you know some trick, please post so the rest of us can use it! (or if you realize you were mistaken, it would help us to know that too.) Thanks much. I would be grateful if you could post how you did this a mic on your computer. I have now tried a couple of ways and as the other poster had said, it did not work. I plugged it into the mic jack on my laptop. I then tried recording with 1) Sound recorder (under Microsoft Accesories) and with 2) Audicity. For Auditicy, I verified it could record fine w/o the mic and made sure I had the source input for auditcity be a microphone. so it appears the other poster is correct - but if you know some trick, please post so the rest of us can use it! (or if you realize you were mistaken, it would help... » Read More I would be grateful if you could post how you did this a mic on your computer. I have now tried a couple of ways and as the other poster had said, it did not work. I plugged it into the mic jack on my laptop. I then tried recording with 1) Sound recorder (under Microsoft Accesories) and with 2) Audicity. For Auditicy, I verified it could record fine w/o the mic and made sure I had the source input for auditcity be a microphone. so it appears the other poster is correct - but if you know some trick, please post so the rest of us can use it! (or if you realize you were mistaken, it would help us to know that too.) Thanks much. « Show Less
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I think so. I purchased one of these several years ago because I had to make an audition tape and the signal coming from the mic was too weak. I was able to make the recording by using this device. It seems strange that your mic has a 1/4" output as most mics have an XLR output.
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Hi. I love this mic. To use on a computer you would need an interface that will convert the analog output to digital. You will also need an xlr cable that goes from the mic to the interface and a usb cable from interface to computer. If you are recording music you will need a recording program. Without a program you can encounter a noticable delay. Have fun!
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I used this set up to record a bunch of spoken word poetry so I would say yes.my understanding is the mic is also designed to work well in environments that are not acoustically sound. So again, you should be good.
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Most likely not. This is more for an in home studio recording. Additionally, the area around the mic that picks up voice rather small, you would need a mic for every 2-3 people.
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It has 4 XLR inputs and two 1/4" TRS inputs so if your mic cables all end in xlr you will need two female xlr to male 1/4" TRS adaptors. As long as you have the proper adaptors it should work just fine. In the record settings you can set it up for individual files. The manual does a decent job of explaining inputs and set up and there are many tutorials on youtube on using this unit.