What do I need to plug this into a USB port? I know I need an adapter or converter, but the ones I see on Amazon have two 3.5 holes, not one, and this mic seems to have only one 3.5 plug. I am not computer savvy, so could someone point me to the right converter? What do I need to plug this into a USB port? I know I need an adapter or converter, but the ones I see on Amazon have two 3.5 holes, not one, and this mic seems to have only one 3.5 plug. I am... » Read More What do I need to plug this into a USB port? I know I need an adapter or converter, but the ones I see on Amazon have two 3.5 holes, not one, and this mic seems to have only one 3.5 plug. I am not computer savvy, so could someone point me to the right converter? « Show Less
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It should plug into any 3.5 mm microphone jack. If you want to plug this in via USB your going to need to buy a 3.5mm to half inch converter and buy a USB audio interface. I would not suggest that because thats going to run you 35+ dollars. Most computers have the 3.5mm microphone jack so you should be all set.
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Cynthia, your PC should have two mini jacks, one for a mic and the other for a headset. plug it into the mic jack. The next challenge is figuring out how to get it to work. If you are using a MAC, I can't help, but ig you are using a PC running any version of Windows you may have to go to the speaker symbol on the task bar in the far right side on my systems, right click and open recording devices. To record you may want to load Audacity, a free sound audio recording/editor. My mic had a touchy on/off switch, but it works fine now. The Sound controls are also available in the Control Panel. Good luck. I live mine. Cynthia, your PC should have two mini jacks, one for a mic and the other for a headset. plug it into the mic jack. The next challenge is figuring out how to get it to work. If you are using a MAC, I can't help, but ig you are using a PC running any version of Windows you may have to go to the speaker symbol on the task bar in the far right side on my systems, right click and open recording devices. To record you may want to load Audacity, a free sound audio recording/editor. My mic had a touchy on/off switch, but it works fine now. The Sound controls are also available in the Control Panel.... » Read More Cynthia, your PC should have two mini jacks, one for a mic and the other for a headset. plug it into the mic jack. The next challenge is figuring out how to get it to work. If you are using a MAC, I can't help, but ig you are using a PC running any version of Windows you may have to go to the speaker symbol on the task bar in the far right side on my systems, right click and open recording devices. To record you may want to load Audacity, a free sound audio recording/editor. My mic had a touchy on/off switch, but it works fine now. The Sound controls are also available in the Control Panel. Good luck. I live mine. « Show Less
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See bro, the mic needs a micro 3D USB input, it allows it to be compatible with all laptops. Tho it is compatible with a desk top at anytime. This sound USB drive can be bought here on amazon for a low prize of $10 or less.
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This mic does not come with any cables; what you can do is get a female XLR to USB cable (that's exactly what you want to look for) or a female XLR to stereo cable and get a converter to convert it to 3.5mm.
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You can use the usb or the other 2 plugs there is no reason to do both. The other 2 i believe are for people who dont have enough usb slots or perhaps so you can listen thru your speakers and talk thru the mic.
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Had a wrong answer here a minute ago. I own a few mics, and got the details confused. I doesn't come with a cable. You were right that the mic has a male XLR jack. You'd need to buy a female XLR cable. I use a female XLR to male 1/4" cable, and then use a female 1/4" to male XLR adapter for use with my audio interface.
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It could be that the reviewer's particular USB hub could not provide enough amperage to power the mic. Not all USB hubs are equal in this regard: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_hub#Power
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I don't see why you couldn't connect it if you have a 3.5 mm adapter, although I have never done that before. Not sure how it sounds when recording but to give you a suggestion, you might want to look for a different product because to me it doesn't seem like a good choice if you're trying to record a voice or something else. It's mostly good for live situations, like if you're plugging it into an amp to have a jam session. Hope this helps!
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No cables where not included, I had to convert my 1/8" to 1/4 with an adapter, then I had to buy 1/4in male Y-cable but your needs could be different, all of the connections are 1/4inch if you look closely at the picture. As for usb mic, unless you are able to find a converter that will convert to 1/4inch you cant use it, or you will have to buy a new mic because when you get into using so many converters, in my experience, the sound isnt as good bad quality so I wouldn't recommend this. I hope this can helped you, if you have further questions/concerns, look up the brand/manufacturer they may have help/support No cables where not included, I had to convert my 1/8" to 1/4 with an adapter, then I had to buy 1/4in male Y-cable but your needs could be different, all of the connections are 1/4inch if you look closely at the picture. As for usb mic, unless you are able to find a converter that will convert to 1/4inch you cant use it, or you will have to buy a new mic because when you get into using so many converters, in my experience, the sound isnt as good bad quality so I wouldn't recommend this. I hope this can helped you, if you have further questions/concerns, look up the brand/manufacturer... » Read More No cables where not included, I had to convert my 1/8" to 1/4 with an adapter, then I had to buy 1/4in male Y-cable but your needs could be different, all of the connections are 1/4inch if you look closely at the picture. As for usb mic, unless you are able to find a converter that will convert to 1/4inch you cant use it, or you will have to buy a new mic because when you get into using so many converters, in my experience, the sound isnt as good bad quality so I wouldn't recommend this. I hope this can helped you, if you have further questions/concerns, look up the brand/manufacturer they may have help/support « Show Less
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"The mic", I had to buy a USB Converter, but I got mine for $2.18. So its not to bad. I got mine at ----> HDE 7.1 Channel USB External Sound Card Audio Adapter. The mic isn't powered, so it needs a usb converter. Plus almost all computers have usb, not line-in.
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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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Ok what is it is the hole on the computer too big or too small for the plug from the headset? Do you have a connection for each of the mic and the ear pieces or just one? For newer computer the Head set has a single 3.5MM connection with 4 contact rings that will work with newer phones, tablets and computers both apple and windows. for older computer that separate connection for the mic and speaker they provide an adapter cable that is color coded green for speakers or headphones and pink for mic. The other adapter is a 2.5 mm for older cell phones and many wireless home phone. From your post I have to guess you have the 2.5 mm adapter installed, remove it and plug the cable directly into the computer. Hope this helps.
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The mic has a standard male jack. The cable is not included. As far as going to usb...I believe you would need a converter/adapter. There are mics designed to be plugged into a usb input.
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Okay, first thing you must and I cant stress this enough but you must know how your camera mic jack is wired. All of my cameras that I use are canon and pentax. They are all stereo mic inputs. That means it uses 3 connectors. If you dont know what I am talking about... Take a look at a plug on a pair of headphones vs the plug that is on the mic. Chances are your camera is wire like this or real similar. I do not use the cable that comes with the mic. I use one made by Hosa that has XLR on the mic end and it has a 3 connectore(stereo)plug on the camera end. The mic is not stereo, it just simply sends the same mic signal to the tip and the ring on the stereo plug. The cable in known as a dual mono cable. If you do not use this cable the adapter that you get with the mic will ground the mic line and quite possibly do what you are experiencing. I use this mic in many situations and it works great. I get great results everytime but again it is very important that you use the right connector cable.
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Jeff nailed it- This is an analog microphone, size 6.35mm natively. The adapter included is a 6.35mm to 3.5mm, which is the same slot you would find on a pair of headphones or a computer microphone. The vast majority of computers have a 3.5mm microphone jack and this works fine with them. If you'd prefer to connect it to a USB, I use and recommend this adapter. http://www.amazon.com/Syba-SD-CM-UAUD-Adapter-C-Media-Chipset/dp/B001MSS6CS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1357326994&sr=8-2&keywords=syba+sound+card
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Well, it is analog and is intended for use in an amplifier. But you could probably use an adapter that converts the analog to digital, but I don't know what the quality would be. If you want to do that, something like this should work: http://www.amazon.com/2-5mm-3-5mm-Female-Stereo-Adapter/dp/B001078FV8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375320830&sr=8-1&keywords=3.5mm+female+to+2.5mm+male+adapter But if you're using it in an amplifier, it's a great microphone. But I recommend you get these as well to protect it from spit and such: http://www.amazon.com/Bluecell-Black-Microphone-Windscreen-Cover/dp/B005CERXFO/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1375320597&sr=1-1&keywords=microphone+cover+foam But if you want a good digital microphone for recording in a computer sound editing software or just for voice chatting or whatever, I recommend this: http://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Computer-Laptop-Notebook-canceling/dp/B002KL0VY2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1375321160&sr=8-3&keywords=laptop+microphone Hope I helped ;)
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check how many pins are on the plug receptor (where you screw the mic cord to the radio) and see if it is a 4 pin or 5 pin plug. You can also buy an adaptor to switch it if needed, but yes, the radio should work with that mic. You may need an adaptor if the pins don't match the number on the mic though.