Feel free to laugh a bit and excuse my ignorance. I am starting voice lessons does this microphone only work with a computer? Or can I hook it up to something different? Ok no more laughing. Thank You
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Just the microphone itself? Yes it connects to other things besides a computer.
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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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This microphone could hook up to a small amp or a sports stadium as long as the cord fits it will work!
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It can be hooked up to a amplifier (speaker). You will need to purchase a microphone cord. That cord's connector will fit right into the speaker. It will not plug in to a computer unless you buy some kind of converter for the connector. Good luck with your singing! I sing too. :Dyou can get a cord at Guitar Center or other music store...and a converter at Radio Shack.
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i have a created some recordings and have used the mic with some distance and let my normal voice, it sounds awesome! check the podcast i created with that microphone! http://traffic.libsyn.com/crmbuzz/CRMBuzz001.mp3
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We had to return the one I got my son for Christmas. After we purchased the microphone I went out to get the adapter to USB. The computer said it was working but it never received audio input. I think it has to go directly into an amp. It seems like a great mic but doesn't fit our use. I replaced it with a snowball. Half the price and works great.
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I had that problem with one of my cell phones, and I never solved it. I purchased a different phone , and it showed up on my computer. As for this microphone, I plugged it in my usb port, and it automatically showed up and worked. Try different usb ports if available, some have different settings.
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I have a headset with mic, but any handheld mic that fits your computer's input would work. I have not tried it with my laptop's built in mic. It would probably work but I don't know if it would have the same quality as a plug in.
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I have just read the other responders' more negative answers. I can't understand what they are saying. What "Bose device"? What trouble? What standard? There is a mic in there too, you know..! Can anyone of them enlighten me? I am truly interested in how I can get into trouble that I don't know about yet.... It might even help me with my SKYPE problem.
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This won't work in my experience. It gets recognized but no matter what 3.5" microphone you plug into it, it won't recognize the audio for chat... have anyone really test it? I did and that was my experience
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Gary, I'm not sure about the computer (haven't tried it) but as for the digital recorder and mp3, Yes it will work. I have used it with 2 of these voice amplifiers and just recently bought another for a fellow teacher. I use it EVERYDAY, 7:30-3:30, as a teacher. I have saved my vocal cords, like you cannot imagine! I completely endorse the product!!!
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no it just works on computers ,also not it says it has a mic and speaker but they dont work , problem with drivers or something
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Well, when I tried recording I didn't hear my vocal on track 2 over the instruments on track 1. So I have a question in my answer. Will it play back an existing track and a new track (a vocal) through the headphones? I'm so frustrated. Meanwhile, I got a new microphone from Amazon. Everything's brand spankin' new. Luv to hear what I sound like when I'm recording. HELP!
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Actually, i was wrong in my last post. I do not have this unit. Sorry. No, it does not line into your computer. It is a phantom power unit that provides power to run 2 condenser microphones. However, I have had great success with m-audio's fast track. You CAN linethe fast track system into the computer. It's simple. I've used it for years.
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Yes you can well at least for me i use the macbook pro . I dont know what your connecting the mic to but if you have the same laptop as me then it should work insintly just remember to go to you system preffrcne and click sound and their it should show up
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Ok. I'm probably going to sound silly but, did you plug it into the Aux. Also there is an on and off switch on the mic.. other than that, I don't know. Ours worked fine. It might be a bad one.
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I wish I could help you. I'm using it for voice over one end is connected to the computer, the other side is connected to my mic.
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This is only a mic. It plugs by USB into your computer and how you record and play back is up to the software you decide to use. If you are wanting to use it as a PA type mic, I don't think it would work frtha unless you have a speaker that has a USB plug or a interface that would support that...
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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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No, I use it for my Windows computer. It's just the same as a normal desktop microphone for a computer.