Am I able to record at 24 bits/192 khz through USB, or does it require the XLR input? I have a powerful gaming laptop with USB 3.0, if that matters.
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All the sampling rate numbers are for the USB digital input. If you use XLR then it's an analog input and would be sampled at the rate of your A-D that you plugged the XLR into. Hope that helps clarify. It's a great mic, but you need to figure out how to position it. It's best not to point it up or sideways directly or towards any other source of noise. There are a few youtube videos showing the best way to position it. I ended up getting a wind screen to prevent popping.
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Works fine for me, I use no sound card. Let me say this though: I use FL Studio, which uses that special audio driver, and it doesn't seem to like it when I do live recording via the FL sound driver. I have to go into my Audio options, disable my audio, and then it will function for recording live sounds (just a pain really, but still works). Other than that, I have no complaints running it through my 20$ logictech speakers.
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You will need an adapter that takes the xlr connector to USB, and also provides 48 volts. I use the Lexicon Lambda. It works well. Audio technical also makes s similar mic that is designed for USB.
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This unit is for basic mixing. It has built in preamp for mic and has instrument inputs also. It doesn't have a USB or FireWire for recording to a computer. This would require an audio interface to communicate with a computer (CPU).
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I have another XLR cable that goes to my interface (a gizmo that has six ins and outs both XLR and standard instrument "phone" jacks). To hook that interface up to the computer there is a Firewire cable. It has a Firewire plug on both ends. There is no such animal as a XLR to USB or Firewire. The XLR is a patch cord while USB (or Firewire) carry power and data. My interface is called a Presonus Firebox. I've had it a long time and it works pretty well. Line 6 has some good interfaces too. I am really liking that Behringer pre amp. It's well worth the $50
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you can record in mp3 or wav at different bit rates; then remove the micro sd card and you are ready. also you have a line out jack. i haven´t used the usb port, but there is one available to try. As a general comment, it is an excellent recording device. no need to use external mic. I recorded from last rows in a piano concert of a philarmonic concert hall (not for commercial purposes of course) as well as close to a piano and singer in a small living room. Both 10/10
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This isn't what I thought it would be so I haven't used it much. BUT, when I plug a mic into the line in, it doesn't work. I've gone through it to see if I have to tell it to use the line in and from what I can tell, it should be using it but I can only get the onboard mics to pic up sound. I have a TASCAM GB10 for my guitar and that thing kicks ass. I thought this was going to be another version of that but there's no guitar input as stated.As far as capacity it's all up to how much space you load into it. You use SD cards so if you put in a 2GB, I highly doubt you're going to record a set. So just get as big of a card as possible. This isn't what I thought it would be so I haven't used it much. BUT, when I plug a mic into the line in, it doesn't work. I've gone through it to see if I have to tell it to use the line in and from what I can tell, it should be using it but I can only get the onboard mics to pic up sound. I have a TASCAM GB10 for my guitar and that thing kicks ass. I thought this was going to be another version of that but there's no guitar input as stated.As far as capacity it's all up to how much space you load into it. You use SD cards so if you put in a 2GB, I highly doubt you're going to... » Read More This isn't what I thought it would be so I haven't used it much. BUT, when I plug a mic into the line in, it doesn't work. I've gone through it to see if I have to tell it to use the line in and from what I can tell, it should be using it but I can only get the onboard mics to pic up sound. I have a TASCAM GB10 for my guitar and that thing kicks ass. I thought this was going to be another version of that but there's no guitar input as stated.As far as capacity it's all up to how much space you load into it. You use SD cards so if you put in a 2GB, I highly doubt you're going to record a set. So just get as big of a card as possible. « Show Less
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Yeah, I guess, but it seems overly complicated, and unnecessary. I'll assume you want to track both the USB signal, and once you go through all that stereo adapter business, your gonna run it into the computers headphone/mic input? Then you have to convince your computer to record both the USB signal, and the now degraded signal coming from the 1/4" TS to 1/8" TRS Y adapter input simultaneously. If you can do it than you can do it but why not simply duplicate the stereo USB tracks in your DAW?
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I just set mine up and it works fine. I use the USB connection and you need to click the input monitor in the lower toolbar so you can hear it. If that button is not lit up you won't hear it. You don't have to record it. My computer has speakers attached. I have Windows XP.
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I recommend you read the manual. I'm using this unit for stereo recordings, but I believe there's a mono setting which would do that. Keep in mind there are only 4 XLR Powered connections
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Look into the Focusrite Scarlett series. The pre-amps are great, and it puts out up to 24 bits/96 kHz. If you're going to be recording at home, make sure to get some basic treatment for better monitoring. Good luck:)
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Hello,If your computer has "MICROPHONE INPUT" and recording software MAYBE okay to use. However just want to remind you that the sound produce maybe very low and sometimes unable to hear. Hope this helpThank you
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I agree that no XLR out is odd but I just patched around that. Not sure about the 1086 comparison. Never used one. I bought it for narration purposes and its gating capabilities so limiting is something I add in post production. For the money, it's a bargain. If you want to spend some bucks though, Aphex Channel Master is much more versatile. Hope that helps.
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With this, you can use a mic that has an xlr port by simply inserting the Blue Icicle to the microphone. Once that is done you just plug in the usb cable into your PC, let it install, and if needed; setup with the program you wish to use.After that you should be good. Hope this answers your question. Unless you mean record audio to a USB thumb drive, then I doubt it.
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i answer a similar question with more info. I am most sure it will handle a 24hs recording without problem.
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After you install the driver, your recording software should show it as another input device--then you can record directly through the USB connection.
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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.