Can I use this for my xlr mic to connect directly to my computer? or do i need something else?
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I use this cable with my Nikon 7000, but one of the problems you are going to have is that the computer doesn't provide what's called "phantom power" which is power from the source. If you want a mic to computer cable, I found this to be a great solution: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0050CEEIW/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. It provides both power to the XLR mic and works really well with both instruments and vocals.
1692811
Well with my setup I use an XLR chord (a mic chord) to connect to the interface (your Focusrite) which connects to the computer via Firewire or USB
1549735
The cable needed for this mic is an XLR. Make sure you have a mixer to use it with ;-)
2098556
Should work if you use the Microphone jack on computer rather than USB port. But because your mic jack on computer is not balanced, you would need an XLR to 1/8 adapter, making sure to use pins 1 and 2 and ignoring pin 3 on XLR. These adapters are available here.
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I'm not 100% sure but I think the computer's mic port is for input only. There is a separate port for audio output. This connector is made for headset ports which have both. So unless your computer has a specific headset port, I don't think this would work.
2001945
The inputs on these are, one XLR and one 1/4", you will use one or the other, so you would need cabling to match that on one end and to match whatever the output is on your computer. Usually a 3.5mm trs to either two xlr or two 1/4" does the job. Such as a Hosa CMP-159 Stereo Breakout or a Hosa CYX-402M Stereo Breakout.
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Not directly. You would need an adapter or interface to plug this XLR mic into your laptop. This is a "professional " mic. If you only need something for the laptop, get something designed for that purpose.
1069502
You're best bet is to get an XLR mic and an XLR - 1/4" adapter. I did a short search for USB - 1/4" adapter and only found the opposite...
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It's not a USB mic and therefore you need a standard mic cable. This you run into a preamp OR some device that WOULD spit out a USB signal on the other end. It may be cheaper to get some converter like that but if your sound card takes a mic cable, you're set. Most don't. Since you do have USB (I assume) i'd look for a converter device.
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You will need an external audio device with an XLR input and phantom power. This is a standard microphone with a standard XLR connector, no USB connection.
977399
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 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.
1029026
I don't know. But it works with my rode video mic pro. If I want to connect it to a xlr input
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This adapter is to convert an XLR Mic/Instrument cable for use in a standard 1/4 inch input receptacle. If your computer has a 1/4 inch input it will work
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You can but the XLR -USB calble will need to have it's own A/D convereter. This is what you are looking for. HDE 10ft/3m XLR Female to USB 2.0 Cable Instruments/Microphones - BlackCheck this video out toohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IY_C3EBiNy0
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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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I would suggest an audio interface. Presonus, Apogee, Focusrite, and others make great interfaces that will allow you to hook up the mic to the computer. I would suggest a pop filter with the mic and using phantom power for a condenser mic. Depending on what you want to do, having DAW software will take you one step further.