I believe I need XLRF to XLRM cable for the mic (AT2035) to preamp, but what do I need for preamp to pc? XLRF to usb?
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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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In order to use this microphone with a computer you need an XLR cable like the one in the link belowPlanet Waves Classic Series XLR Microphone Cable, 10 feetAnd also a computer interface that has phantom power, as the one belowBehringer Xenyx 302USB MixerObviously you also need a USB cable (similar to the ones used in printers).
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This is a standard xlr connector on mic. Standard xlr cables will work. If you need a 1/4" input you can get a xlr to 1/4" adapter/transformer which will impedence match the 2 connections.
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You need something that supplies the mic with Phantom Power and connects to your PC via USB. I would use something like a "MXL MICMATE PRO XLR To USB Preamp with gain". Then, you need a PC with a sound card that can handle the quality you require and an internet connection that can broadcast (upload) the amount of kbps you are wanting to send. Good Luck and happy recording!
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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: Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone - Silver
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Hi Laura,The mic rquires an XLR-to-XLR cable. If you want to go into a USB port, you would need something like the MicPort Pro (which I have an highly recommend). Harlan's site carries that as well.Hope that helps!Fred
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Compatible with any XLR microphone. I've used it with a few different models including Behringer 8500 etc with no issues getting PC to recognize.
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As the Behringer product manual clearly states... XLR inputs AND outputs are utilized. A cable with XLR to 3.5mm plug will hook you up to a Mac computer. Whatever connector is required by the mic should have an XLR connector to the Behringer.
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Okay for this type of microphone, you're going to need cables first off as this doesn't come with them. You'll need one standard mic midi cable. And then you'll need a midi to usb cable as well. After that the only other thing you'll need is a phantom power supplier. They're relatively cheap and they power up the mic so you get optimal performance.
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That depends on exactly how you want to use it. This mic will require some sort of interface and that is what will need to be compatable with Windows 8 (which is likely it will be). This will not plug into a regular sound card as it requires an XLR jack. You can buy XLR to TRS converters as well as USB converters. However, this mic comes in a USB version. It would work excelent as a Blog Caster's mic. Windows 8 most certainly has generic drivers that would work with it. ASIO4ALL is a good generic open source driver available free (search ASIO4ALL, you can't miss it). So if you want to plug directly into your computer this mic will be problematic without other appropreate equipement. The AT2020USB will plug directly into a USB port and any audio software should see it as an available input.
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xlr yes, and it will pick up through AYTHING you connect it to with that cable, so long as SOMETHING in the chain provides it phantom power (usb interface, mixer with preamp, stand alone preamp, etc)
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The application is TruRTA, but it takes a bit of effort to understand. The link will also have info about options for connecting the mic to a PC: an XDL-USB adapter (Amazon) or a mini mixer (Amazon).
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This mic requires a power supply, in between the mic and the input for the computer. You will need a preamp or a mixer with phantom power. You can find several different types on amazon, ebay, etc. You would plug your mic into the preamp/power supply, then run a connection from the preamp to your computer. Some preamps give you the option of either running the output via a standard mini jack into the mic input on your laptop OR via a USB port, depending on the design of your preamp/mixer.
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probably:-your mic (assuming you have a condenser mic that needs phantom power?)-xlr mic cable male to female-mic cable with female xlr on one end and an 1/8" male stereo or mono plug (you'll have a mono to stereo issue on the input to your computer but you can most likely fix that in garageband/protools)-you may need a direct box if the signal isn't hot enough for your computer's audio input, if so you'll need a few more cables to be able to rout the direct box inI think that's it?
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You most likely need trs cables. XLR cables are generally used for microphones.
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The XLR microphone connector is for Analog [non computer] use, where you connect the mike to an amplifier and speakers. To connect an XLR-pin mike to a computer you need an XLR-to-USB connector or interface. Anything that is USB has to do with a computer. [USB stands for Universal Serial Bus.] This Shure mike came out before the computer era began, which was in the mid 80s - hence it is an XLR mike. Shure has come out with an excellent XLR-to-USB connector called - X2U. It is about $90-$99 on Amazon. You can buy the SM58 with the X2U for $199 on Amazon. XLR mikes need Phantom Power, which is provided by the X2U interface. It is not just an ordinary XLR-to-USB connection Cord. The SM58 (and SM57) is a DYNAMIC microphone, not a Condenser microphone. Just Google - Differences between Dynamic and Condenser microphones. Or - Which is Best - Dynamic or Condenser Microphones? The choice depends entirely upon your particular Mode Of Use. Most importantly, go through all the customer reviews on Amazon. On YouTube there are videos that demo this mike as well as other mikes. Check them out. Your Knowledge Base will increase considerably. Hope this helps.
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XLR to microphone and USB into Mac. Mine worked a little better (less laggy) when I used the USB 2.0 jack. In hindsight, I would've bought XLR - 1/8 in mini plug and used the mic input and it might have worked better. You have to switch input in settings also, it's probably defaulted to "built in mic".