Really appreciate how concise this breakdown was, zero fluff and got everything I needed. Will be buying the phantom power supply this weekend, thanks!
World of Childrens it depends on what sound quality. My experience with USB/XLR cables are all cheep and kind of suck no matter witch one you get.the break in a couple of months and sodering wears out. Sound cards are also dodgy and sometimes won’t work at all. If you want something nice just get a cheep behringer audio interface. They supply phantom power (which dynamic mics don’t need) but you can expand in the future if you want to get a condenser mic. If you really wanna get crazy get a small usb mixer with a couple of channels. It all depends on what you want, but I recommend a AI
Your work here is really amazing... in a few days (since I-ve discovered your channel) I´ve learn a lot about this issues, ever more that I´ve done before... despite the months that I was researching on the net before get straight to your channel... Congratulations... and go on!!! Ah... I may add... that There was some things that I din´t understood and to find out the meaning of simple things I´ve get very confuse, but in your channel go straight to the point, and beyond the theme you are teaching, you also give an excellent example of how to talk about something... and that´s include the way you tell the things, your experience, the fact that you are so reliable, so we (the beginners) can trust you, and develop our knowledge in a fast way... an so on... so, I´m very grateful about your videos, and day by day I´m learning so much of what I need... and this is amazing, so you deserve a great recognition!!!
+Podcastage I would also recommend maybe checking out the products prices on newegg.com. Usually I find their prices to be better than Amazon, and newegg has an option for free 5-7 day shipping on almost every product on there. Just a suggestion though.
+Podcastage Ah I see. I (and probably many others) don't so for one of those USB Soundcards (the better one you said to get) it was $9 with $8 shipping, and unfortunately newegg was out of stock on those specific Soundcards.
Damn, after searching the web for more than 2h to find answers I finally found this video that answered all my questions. You've earned yourself a sub. Thank you!
Thank you so much my dude! I had no idea I needed another power supply for my condenser mic and I was looking to completely replace huge chunks of my computer because I thought something was wrong! You saved me so much money, time, and effort, that I wish I could do so much more than like the video. This did wonders for me!
hi @podcastage, I just bought a Shure sm57 dynamic mic, I tried connecting it directly to my computer (iMac) using an XLR to USB cable as your first option, set the Sound Input to USB PnP Sound Device, set the Input Volume to max 100%. But when I talk close to the mic, the recording sound is rough (not clear/good enough) the input level indicators do show very little (~3-5 bars) movements, and if I thump my finger to the mic, the level indicators go to the max bar level set. Should I add a USB sound card too, will it work better, or a USB audio interface is expected to get the best performance?
Just wondering Can two XLR microphones connect to USB recording interface to computer, plus another USB microphone connect to computer, all three microphones record together.
You can. BUT, you'll lose a hell load of power and sound quality. The bossy signal conveyed from XLR (look at those 3 fat-ass pins/holes) will have to squeeze-in into the skinny 3.5 mm. It's like inserting a Ferrari engine into do-it-yourself mecanisms of a Fiat Panda, you could start-up and drive upto 20 km/h, but then hitting 25 km/h you start feeling the erratic noise and movements...
hey brother, i really need help, ive got a shure sm58 and cant get it to work on the mac, mmm it sounds soft and has a whole bunch of noise, like u think i need a preamp or wtf?
If only I had more than one thumbs up to give. You are obnoxiously likable and give straight to the point reviews and opinions. Some might say you're repetitive, but I think that's a good thing, as it gives a fair assessment for each microphone. Again, you rock sir.
You explained it SO clearly when everyone made it so complicated thank you 🙏 I already own both a dynamic and condenser mic and I bought the xlr to usb as a stop gap while I save up for an interface. Now I know I can make an informed choice thank you sm
AFTER I'VE SEEN A LOT OF VIDEOS RELATED OF THIS, YOU WERE THE ONLY ONE THAT EXPLAIN MY SITUATION, I got a brand "neewer" sound card and i just bought a phantom power to the same audiotechnica's microphone, and it works perfectly, thank you!
I'm a total beginner when it comes to recording and podcast. I want to try podcasting and don't know how to set mics and podcast things to set up on my laptop. I really thank you sir for all these information.
Thank you for saving me. I'm new at this things and i was lost in the middle of all this videos saying too much but nothing. Untill i watched your video. Thank you :-)
Hey mate, i was planning on getting a Behringer 302USB Xenyx 5 Input Mixer And an Audio Technica AT2020 Will they work together? Just asking because i'm a complete scrub when it comes to things like this, if the interfaces doesn't work could you please link me an interface that does?
Hey, man! It's been a year but I'd like to thank you for that video. I got myself an UM2 and it's the best thing for me. Matches exactly to my needs. So, thank you very much.
Hi, uhm I bought the shure sv100 dynamic mic, when I plugged it to my guitar amp (just mic and cable, no adapters) it sounded pretty good but then I plugged it to my computer with a 3.5mm adapter, and it sounded like crap pretty much... So, the XLR to USB will help? I saw you used the sm58 but I don't know if that could make much difference in the audio quality with my sv100... I just want to record games and stream, what I found is that the dynamic mics could be better than condenser ones because they pick up less noise and my computer fans are very loud! I wanted to buy the CAD u37 (i'm Windows user) or the Snowball Ice but I just want to know if buying a XLR to USB cable with my sv100 will help to get at least a similar quality to the Snowball Ice or the u37, so I can save more money! Nice videos! I just suscribed to your 3 channels :)
Dynamics cannot work in pc. You must very simple circuit for work. Search google: "Dynamic mic to pc circuit" it is one transistor simple circuit. You can add 100 k variable resistor for gain control
a few years later where tech is a bit more modern than mid 2016 but how to i connect my akg p220 mic to my vt-4 transformers from roland, is the transformer a amplifier or do i need something else to power the mic more? then would i connect it to the transformer? i am confused, thanks
After a hundreds of videos confusing how to use phantom power individually or with interface or I don't know the interface is already phantom powered or with a mixer my final assignments were done or should I use a plug and play condenser microphone TOTAL confusion..... WITH THIS ONE SINGLE VIDEOS MY TOTAL DOUBTS GOT VANISHED..... LOOKING FOR MORE GOOD VIDEOS LIKE THIS.... THANKS A LOT...
So... Sm58/dinamic mic connected directly to USB port/cpu???? It's fine? Without audio interface? Let me know... I think u already try... That's was 4 years ago...
Thank you! I think out of all the videos, this was the easier one to understand. I ordered the Neewer NW-700 Professional Condenser Microphone & NW-35 Suspension Boom Scissor Arm Stand with XLR Cable and Mounting Clamp & NW-3 Pop Filter & 48V Phantom Power Supply with Adapter Kit from amazon and put it away because it was not working. After a few months, I am able to put it all back and hope to start something. I followed your steps and ordered the USB cable. I hope this will work and then I can see if my microphone will work or not. I see the input microphone moving back and forth when I talk.
I literally just purchased and set up everything recommended for XLR to Soundcard beeen watching this video all week. Just hooked up everything to log on and see this new warning LIKE OMG!! -__-
David Maslovaric, because the sound card’s only significance is to power it. If you are fine with a mic REALLY close into your face, just use the sound card. If you aren’t okay with it, you can just get a phantom power supply. If you don’t have a PPS, the audio could be really funky, and you’ll need to be in a very quiet room. Hope this helps!
Isaac Jones, unless your pair of headphones has a microphone, then no. Just plug it into the audio jack. But if you want to use the mic from the headphones, (if you do have one) you need another pair of cables. Here’s the pair of cables you are going to need: www.amazon.com/Headphones-Convertors-Headphone-Microphone-Simultaneously/dp/B01M8G1U0C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521209930&sr=8-3&keywords=headset+adapter+for+pc ; if you don’t know how to use it, here you go. If you have a microphone on your headset, plug your headset into the splitter adapter (the port on the end that splits the two other wires) then, plug the two 3.5mm cables into the correct spots into your sound card. Hope this helps!
OMG I WAS SO DUMB I WAS USING A XLR TO TRS CABLE AND WAS WONDERING FOR AGES WHY MY MIC WAS NOT WORKING NOW I HAVE ORDERED AN XLR TO XLR CABLE AND IS COMMIN THURSDAY THIS MAN SAVED ME
*searches online* Thanks though :D would you be able to reccomend a pair of headphones comfortable with glasses? I currently use the Audio Technica ATH-M20X'S and after a few hours it begins they begin to strain my ears o.o
***** I prefer the MDR7506. I have no issues with them being uncomfortable. But they are studio headphones. They also have a flat response so they sound weird to some people. THey are good for recording music though. They let you hear what you're recording accurately.
Podcastage no you just said " you need a audio interface " but thanks for telling me :) btw does BM 700 works great on 7.1 Channel 3D Virtual Audio Sound Card Mic Adapter with or without phantom power ? www.ebay.com/itm/USB-2-0-External-7-1-Channel-3D-Virtual-Audio-Sound-Card-Mic-Adapter-PC-Laptop-/400883770992?hash=item5d5688e670:g:860AAOxy7nNTT-2u
Very useful video. This is one of those subjects where there seems to be a lot of knowledge but no one has bothered to do much in the way of tutorials, I was looking to connect a bass guitar up and I've just got my hands on a Behringer BDI21 DI preamp box with an XLR output. Luckily somebody was kind enough to walk me through the process. I bet you've helped a lot of people.
I just realized something from this video that's been perplexing me for a while now and I may finally have an answer. You wouldn't happen to be using some sort of powered USB hub, that is a USB hub that also accepts some external power to it, to connect your usb audio dongles? I know you don't recommend them anymore, but I feel like this actually explains how you're able to plug many mics directly into the USB adapter and not need some phantom power supply. Maybe. I know I once had a USB condenser mic that I was toying with that wasn't getting enough power so I had to plug it into a powered USB hub and the hub to the computer to give the mic enough power.
I'm really mad I bought the damn neewer mic you have to by so many things for it just to work that they don't tell you when u buy it so your just like wtf
you get the whole setup for 30$ withour the phantom and it will work or you spend 45$ and you get the phantom power.. if you got wither of those kits they are just plug and play audio interfaces are not 100% neeed they are recommended.
Bh dev, you can get a really affordable 20-30 dollar (usd) mic kit on amazon.com. (us) The Aokeo Condenser Mic and the scissor stand, (sound card also included), is a great mic for its price.
This video was extremely helpful. I’ve been scavenging TH-cam all day and this video had the answer to every single question I had and I finally figured out what I needed to order. Thanks
I dipped my toe in the sound engineering subreddit and my mind was BLOWN. Like blown OUT. This was very informative for the lay person and maybe eventually I could learn the ropes on that sub but there's an AT 2020 on sale for like $80 so time was of the essence. Anyway thanks again for the video.
Thank you so much. Been going through a bunch of expensive audio interfaces trying to find one that works with my shitty computer I didn't know it was as easy as just getting a USB adapter for XLR to get alright sounding audio just to record demos at home. Bless ya and preciate ya.
Thanks for the awesome video. I've been debating which setup to use when I buy an xlr, but now I know an audio interface would be alot more suitable. Thanks again sir.
First off, this is the best video I have found! You just flipping explain it without all the BS. Thank you~ If you have a moment, I could use some advice or just flat out tell me what to buy. I have purchased and returned so much this year. I currently have Audio-Technica AT2035 mic, RODE PSA 1 Swivel Mount, ARCTIS PRO WIRELESS headphones (they have the DAC - if that is what it is), Edifier R1700BT Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers. I do not know how to proceed from this point. I am using the speakers with this old Fiio E07K Andes USB DAC - it works but, ya it works. My PC is pretty nice but I have no soundcard other than what came with ASRock X399 Taichi sTR4 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1/3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard - I just need someone to give me some advice on how to proceed or what to buy or both. I used a Reddit sub and got scammed out of my money. Thank you in advance for any help!!! It took me a good while to save up the $$ for this. I use it for gaming with friends, discord and now work from home. So, I am not trying to record the next white album here. Thanks again.
I'm using a usb audio interface, the u-phoria UM2. I can hear what I'm speaking into my microphone through my headphones but I cant record vocals through the microphone. it seems that even after selecting the input microphone, I cant hear anything come out of it.
Would you please tell us which mic you used for this video? Unless I wasn't listening well enough, the audio setup for your video is superior to the setups you reviewed. Maybe it was just the room or positioning though, not sure. Thank you.
I help oversee a youth jazz ensemble. We cannot meet in person, so we need to purchase some mics for the students to use to record their parts individually and separately. I want to purchase regular mics (not USB mics) that we will be able to use later on in their regular mode. What mics and interface do you recommend for sax, trumpets, trombones, acoustic piano, drums, and amplified bass and guitar?
Please explain to clarify: you wrote above that you "no longer recommend using a USB soundcard", and instead say "The only method of connecting a microphone to your computer that I recommend is with a USB AUDIO INTERFACE that is designed specifically for that use case." Please elaborate on this as I don't have the distinctions for the two terms.
Thank you for this video. I am leaning towards getting an audio interface for my XLR condenser microphone because it's current setup (bm-800 to phantom power to internal sound card aux) gives off a huge buzzing noise in the background and the only thing i could think of that is causing that is the interference of the internal components of the PC that the mic is picking up.
I would like to point out that most PCs have a audio input on the back (the blue audio jack with the sound waves and arrow pointing towards the center) so you can skip the usb soundcard if you want.
Thanks for the video. I have a question : Is the cable balanced? Is the cable used for the bm800 balanced? 3.5mm to XLR I noticed that pins 1 and 3 usually come together on the XLR connector. Pin 2 goes alone.
Friends. I recently purchased a Rode Nt1 and I am connecting the same to my MacBook Pro using Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen). BUT The response fluctuates. The green Halo in Focusrite Scarlett turns off continuously and hence the recording stops. I am unable to understand what the problem is. Is it because i am not using phantom power ??? Please reply. Its necessary !
Usually yes. But i guess you have to look at the description of the interface you want to use. There are also some which deliver a lower phantom power than 48v. However, most microphones which need 48v phantom power also work with less (for example 15v). But then you will have to increase the gain which will of course also increase noise.
Is there any or much latency when using the XLR-to-USB cable running into a USB hub vs directly into my MacBook Pro? Lack of inputs a chronic Mac problem. Great video!
1:34 usb to xlr
2:43 soundcard + 3.5mm to xlr
4:11 phantom power + 3.5mm to xlr
5:04 audio interface + xlr to xlr
@@Porodyn Thank🙏 you😁
Thank you a ton for this
@@DeronHargrove your welcome a ton for your comment😀😀
Brother I'm beginner for singer..
One doubt.
What use for audio inferface?
Anybody explain. .
I have 1 laptop 1 studio headphone ..
@@justinshchr879 If you're a beginner, I recommend you the scarlet solo, scarlet 2i2 or the behringer umc 202😁
Really appreciate how concise this breakdown was, zero fluff and got everything I needed. Will be buying the phantom power supply this weekend, thanks!
I can't believe how perfect this video is. It explains enough, no bogus, and it's to the point.
Finally, found a decent tutorial explaining things clearly.. Thanks!!
It's a great video.
I have a Lenovo thinkpad laptop.
I have a dynamic microphone.
What is the best and economical solution.
World of Childrens it depends on what sound quality. My experience with USB/XLR cables are all cheep and kind of suck no matter witch one you get.the break in a couple of months and sodering wears out. Sound cards are also dodgy and sometimes won’t work at all. If you want something nice just get a cheep behringer audio interface. They supply phantom power (which dynamic mics don’t need) but you can expand in the future if you want to get a condenser mic. If you really wanna get crazy get a small usb mixer with a couple of channels. It all depends on what you want, but I recommend a AI
Xlr to usb
@@oops9070 haha edited comment has an oops
USB audio interface
Definitely the interface. Those xlr to 3.5mm and xlr to usb cables suck
OMG. THE THING I WAS FINDING. THIS MAN IS THE BEST MAN ON TH-cam OF AUDIO TUTORIALS ( I NEED TO IMPROVE AUDIO IN MY CHANNEL)
You are all too kind! Thank you so much!!!
Your work here is really amazing... in a few days (since I-ve discovered your channel) I´ve learn a lot about this issues, ever more that I´ve done before... despite the months that I was researching on the net before get straight to your channel... Congratulations... and go on!!! Ah... I may add... that There was some things that I din´t understood and to find out the meaning of simple things I´ve get very confuse, but in your channel go straight to the point, and beyond the theme you are teaching, you also give an excellent example of how to talk about something... and that´s include the way you tell the things, your experience, the fact that you are so reliable, so we (the beginners) can trust you, and develop our knowledge in a fast way... an so on... so, I´m very grateful about your videos, and day by day I´m learning so much of what I need... and this is amazing, so you deserve a great recognition!!!
Can You Give Full Name of Microphone shown in 1:30 . Please Reply.
AMIR ZAYED I have the problem that it's still not loud even with the phantom power please help me
You're right it sounds like you're screaming
I like this guy, he's the only youtuber that begs for likes but in a polite way, he's earned a sub from me.
You are seriously one of the best tutorial/review channels out there. Very clear and easy to understand. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much! Happy to help!
+Podcastage I would also recommend maybe checking out the products prices on newegg.com. Usually I find their prices to be better than Amazon, and newegg has an option for free 5-7 day shipping on almost every product on there. Just a suggestion though.
DodderyCobra315 I have prime on amazon so I get free 2 day shipping. =)
+Podcastage Ah I see. I (and probably many others) don't so for one of those USB Soundcards (the better one you said to get) it was $9 with $8 shipping, and unfortunately newegg was out of stock on those specific Soundcards.
You're the Best Microphone TH-camr
Thank you very much!
What can i say except You're welcome
True
Very very true
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i needed this, its 4 years old, but its still VERY relevant
glad i read the description, i was ready to hit place order on the sound usb sound card!
Good on you!
@APP
Probably not. Audio is already a pretty janky thing to work with
Damn, after searching the web for more than 2h to find answers I finally found this video that answered all my questions. You've earned yourself a sub. Thank you!
That is exactly what I like to hear. I'm super happy to hear you found it helpful. Thank you for saying that.
Question what computer or laptop compatible with this AKG P120??
Thank you so much my dude! I had no idea I needed another power supply for my condenser mic and I was looking to completely replace huge chunks of my computer because I thought something was wrong! You saved me so much money, time, and effort, that I wish I could do so much more than like the video. This did wonders for me!
hi @podcastage, I just bought a Shure sm57 dynamic mic, I tried connecting it directly to my computer (iMac) using an XLR to USB cable as your first option, set the Sound Input to USB PnP Sound Device, set the Input Volume to max 100%. But when I talk close to the mic, the recording sound is rough (not clear/good enough) the input level indicators do show very little (~3-5 bars) movements, and if I thump my finger to the mic, the level indicators go to the max bar level set. Should I add a USB sound card too, will it work better, or a USB audio interface is expected to get the best performance?
Just wondering Can two XLR microphones connect to USB recording interface to computer, plus another USB microphone connect to computer, all three microphones record together.
Can i plug the 3.5mm to xlr to my pc directly or do i need the phantom?
I dont wanna make a wrong purchase
best to get phantom power
@@Alecxace depends if the mic needs it!
You can. BUT, you'll lose a hell load of power and sound quality. The bossy signal conveyed from XLR (look at those 3 fat-ass pins/holes) will have to squeeze-in into the skinny 3.5 mm. It's like inserting a Ferrari engine into do-it-yourself mecanisms of a Fiat Panda, you could start-up and drive upto 20 km/h, but then hitting 25 km/h you start feeling the erratic noise and movements...
just got the btsky bm-800 with the stand and a pop filter, can't wait to use it!
soooo do I need a preamp? I have heard that they are highly recommended
What are you using everything for? What mic are you using? What interface are you using?
Podcastage I am going to get the at2020 and use the mixer you recommend. I am going to look into a cloud preamp to plug in
hey brother, i really need help, ive got a shure sm58 and cant get it to work on the mac, mmm it sounds soft and has a whole bunch of noise, like u think i need a preamp or wtf?
Im getting a Samson c01 and how do i connect it to a computer, i have a behringer uphoria um2, will it work?
@@ivanchodaz7144 did you figure out how to effectively connect your shure sm58 to your computer?
This popped up on my feed and... LOOK AT THIS 2016 BABY FACE! Love the channel, brother. You do great work.
If only I had more than one thumbs up to give. You are obnoxiously likable and give straight to the point reviews and opinions. Some might say you're repetitive, but I think that's a good thing, as it gives a fair assessment for each microphone. Again, you rock sir.
You explained it SO clearly when everyone made it so complicated thank you 🙏 I already own both a dynamic and condenser mic and I bought the xlr to usb as a stop gap while I save up for an interface. Now I know I can make an informed choice thank you sm
Thank you Kanye, very cool.
All jokes aside, this answered all my questions so thank you very much for that!
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@@bread9952 creep
AFTER I'VE SEEN A LOT OF VIDEOS RELATED OF THIS, YOU WERE THE ONLY ONE THAT EXPLAIN MY SITUATION, I got a brand "neewer" sound card and i just bought a phantom power to the same audiotechnica's microphone, and it works perfectly, thank you!
Really glad to know that it works well for you. Best of luck on the recording.
I'm a total beginner when it comes to recording and podcast. I want to try podcasting and don't know how to set mics and podcast things to set up on my laptop. I really thank you sir for all these information.
You’re welcome. Glad the videos helped. Happy recording
Thank you for saving me. I'm new at this things and i was lost in the middle of all this videos saying too much but nothing. Untill i watched your video. Thank you :-)
What is better to get with a condenser microphone, behringer Um2 audio interface or simple phantom power supply ????
Nice question, some technicers say that phantoms are bad, behringers is nice.
Hey mate, i was planning on getting a
Behringer 302USB Xenyx 5 Input Mixer
And an Audio Technica AT2020
Will they work together?
Just asking because i'm a complete scrub when it comes to things like this, if the interfaces doesn't work could you please link me an interface that does?
th-cam.com/video/0tHwdY7hiMI/w-d-xo.html
Good choice.
Hey there, do I need a phantom power supply though for an NW-800 microphone? Or can I plug the 3.5mm plug into my pc and it will run? Thanks
best youtube channel about mics, audio interfaces and computer sounds
Do i need to use a soundcard if i use the xlr to 3.5mm and plug it directly to my pc? Btw i'm using a dynamic microphone
What dynamic mic do you have
No, it’s a output not a input
So yes you need a soundcard
what if i directly connet my xlr to 3.5mm cabel to 3.5mm jack of my laptop with out any phantom power or sound card
if it is a condenser microphone then nothing will happen. works only with dynamic microphones.
Thank you so much!!! I was so confused about this! Whew! Now I can sleep. Thanks again.
Hey, man! It's been a year but I'd like to thank you for that video. I got myself an UM2 and it's the best thing for me. Matches exactly to my needs. So, thank you very much.
i wish all TH-cam ''how-to'' videos were this clear and easy to understand.
How would I set up foldback / sidetone from the mic so I can hear myself through my headphones with any one of these setups?
Hi, uhm I bought the shure sv100 dynamic mic, when I plugged it to my guitar amp (just mic and cable, no adapters) it sounded pretty good but then I plugged it to my computer with a 3.5mm adapter, and it sounded like crap pretty much... So, the XLR to USB will help? I saw you used the sm58 but I don't know if that could make much difference in the audio quality with my sv100... I just want to record games and stream, what I found is that the dynamic mics could be better than condenser ones because they pick up less noise and my computer fans are very loud!
I wanted to buy the CAD u37 (i'm Windows user) or the Snowball Ice but I just want to know if buying a XLR to USB cable with my sv100 will help to get at least a similar quality to the Snowball Ice or the u37, so I can save more money!
Nice videos! I just suscribed to your 3 channels :)
Tavo UltraGamer Can You Give Full Name of Microphone shown in 1:30 . Please Reply.
Dynamics cannot work in pc. You must very simple circuit for work. Search google: "Dynamic mic to pc circuit" it is one transistor simple circuit. You can add 100 k variable resistor for gain control
Omg finally a good video about this 😱😍 thank you so much 🙏🏻
a few years later where tech is a bit more modern than mid 2016 but how to i connect my akg p220 mic to my vt-4 transformers from roland, is the transformer a amplifier or do i need something else to power the mic more? then would i connect it to the transformer? i am confused, thanks
After a hundreds of videos confusing how to use phantom power individually or with interface or I don't know the interface is already phantom powered or with a mixer my final assignments were done or should I use a plug and play condenser microphone TOTAL confusion..... WITH THIS ONE SINGLE VIDEOS MY TOTAL DOUBTS GOT VANISHED..... LOOKING FOR MORE GOOD VIDEOS LIKE THIS.... THANKS A LOT...
Doing a great job mate ,thanks it helped me ,,god bless u
This video is exactly what i needed at the moment! i wanted to know how to connect the shure sm58 to my pc. Thanks a lot!
So... Sm58/dinamic mic connected directly to USB port/cpu???? It's fine? Without audio interface? Let me know... I think u already try... That's was 4 years ago...
@@thepirate694 indeed it works perfectly. I use it since then i got a 17euro cable with built in converter from thomann
@@BigFishyx3 thanks bro.... That helpfull..... :)
Was it just me or did all of the methods sound muffled?
Because of the mic
Thank you! I think out of all the videos, this was the easier one to understand. I ordered the Neewer NW-700 Professional Condenser Microphone & NW-35 Suspension Boom Scissor Arm Stand with XLR Cable and Mounting Clamp & NW-3 Pop Filter & 48V Phantom Power Supply with Adapter Kit from amazon and put it away because it was not working. After a few months, I am able to put it all back and hope to start something. I followed your steps and ordered the USB cable. I hope this will work and then I can see if my microphone will work or not. I see the input microphone moving back and forth when I talk.
I literally just purchased and set up everything recommended for XLR to Soundcard beeen watching this video all week. Just hooked up everything to log on and see this new warning LIKE OMG!! -__-
For some reason when I connect my microphone to my PC, I didn't get audio from my headphone.
Frieza1 What are you using?
@@coolguythematrix5 I appreciate the reply after 1 year but I've figured it out lol
Haha
"Go to your audio input settings and make sure the right device is selected"
I am not able to find audio input setting in my pc. Where are they?
Why USB soundcards is not a good solution now?
David Maslovaric, because the sound card’s only significance is to power it. If you are fine with a mic REALLY close into your face, just use the sound card. If you aren’t okay with it, you can just get a phantom power supply. If you don’t have a PPS, the audio could be really funky, and you’ll need to be in a very quiet room.
Hope this helps!
Isaac Jones, unless your pair of headphones has a microphone, then no. Just plug it into the audio jack. But if you want to use the mic from the headphones, (if you do have one) you need another pair of cables. Here’s the pair of cables you are going to need: www.amazon.com/Headphones-Convertors-Headphone-Microphone-Simultaneously/dp/B01M8G1U0C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521209930&sr=8-3&keywords=headset+adapter+for+pc ; if you don’t know how to use it, here you go. If you have a microphone on your headset, plug your headset into the splitter adapter (the port on the end that splits the two other wires) then, plug the two 3.5mm cables into the correct spots into your sound card.
Hope this helps!
i don't want to buy the phantom power supply is usb soundcard good enough for just games i don't record videos
Thank you much man. I searched this for some time but not found better than this video to explain dynamic mics interface requirements.
OMG I WAS SO DUMB I WAS USING A XLR TO TRS CABLE AND WAS WONDERING FOR AGES WHY MY MIC WAS NOT WORKING NOW I HAVE ORDERED AN XLR TO XLR CABLE AND IS COMMIN THURSDAY THIS MAN SAVED ME
I love when you say: "if you think it sucked than give it a big old thumbs down" and that inspired me to do exactly what you said XD (joking)
+Gaming With Alex | Gaming and GFX HAHA! Hey now. =)
+Podcastage plz link the xlr to usb on amazon or ebay plz im thinking about buying it
@@fnbalistor9133 thats the saber adapter
Everytime i watch a video I always end up looking at those glasses
+Skech Get some. =) Ray Ban clubmasters! =) They are awesome!
*searches online*
Thanks though :D
would you be able to reccomend a pair of headphones comfortable with glasses? I currently use the Audio Technica ATH-M20X'S and after a few hours it begins they begin to strain my ears o.o
***** I prefer the MDR7506. I have no issues with them being uncomfortable. But they are studio headphones. They also have a flat response so they sound weird to some people. THey are good for recording music though. They let you hear what you're recording accurately.
Going to Order tonight, good reviews :D Thanks again!
***** Great decision.
youre the best channel
+Neitex And you are too kind my friend.
what audio interface did you use?
Death Crow In this, when I mention I'm using an interface, I think I mentioned it's the Behringer UM2
Podcastage no you just said " you need a audio interface " but thanks for telling me :) btw does BM 700 works great on 7.1 Channel 3D Virtual Audio Sound Card Mic Adapter with or without phantom power ?
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Death Crow Most likely no. Not enough voltage.
Very useful video. This is one of those subjects where there seems to be a lot of knowledge but no one has bothered to do much in the way of tutorials, I was looking to connect a bass guitar up and I've just got my hands on a Behringer BDI21 DI preamp box with an XLR output. Luckily somebody was kind enough to walk me through the process. I bet you've helped a lot of people.
I just realized something from this video that's been perplexing me for a while now and I may finally have an answer.
You wouldn't happen to be using some sort of powered USB hub, that is a USB hub that also accepts some external power to it, to connect your usb audio dongles?
I know you don't recommend them anymore, but I feel like this actually explains how you're able to plug many mics directly into the USB adapter and not need some phantom power supply. Maybe.
I know I once had a USB condenser mic that I was toying with that wasn't getting enough power so I had to plug it into a powered USB hub and the hub to the computer to give the mic enough power.
I don't even have a PC.. don't know why I'm watching this
I need to improve sound quality. .
me too, i dont know what to do @podcastage can you make a video with the appropriate settings and use with audacity please? thx in advance
I'm really mad I bought the damn neewer mic you have to by so many things for it just to work that they don't tell you when u buy it so your just like wtf
Bh dev same here man
you get the whole setup for 30$ withour the phantom and it will work or you spend 45$ and you get the phantom power.. if you got wither of those kits they are just plug and play audio interfaces are not 100% neeed they are recommended.
Bh dev, you can get a really affordable 20-30 dollar (usd) mic kit on amazon.com. (us)
The Aokeo Condenser Mic and the scissor stand, (sound card also included), is a great mic for its price.
Bh dev I have the same issue
Awesome video man! This was so useful to me. I really wasn't sure which direction to take until I watched this. Thank you.
This video was extremely helpful. I’ve been scavenging TH-cam all day and this video had the answer to every single question I had and I finally figured out what I needed to order. Thanks
How much for the audio interface
Dlol Face $40 i think
30$ on amazon
you saved me
I dipped my toe in the sound engineering subreddit and my mind was BLOWN. Like blown OUT. This was very informative for the lay person and maybe eventually I could learn the ropes on that sub but there's an AT 2020 on sale for like $80 so time was of the essence. Anyway thanks again for the video.
So what setting are you actually using to make this tutorial video cause you sound much better than any option you are proposing?
How about my Warm Audio preamp to my computer? Would putting the gain knob high on my preamp damage the usb interface?
You can also use a USB interface equipped mixer. Has phantom power, good preamp. Plus more control over what your input sounds like.
Thank you so much. Been going through a bunch of expensive audio interfaces trying to find one that works with my shitty computer I didn't know it was as easy as just getting a USB adapter for XLR to get alright sounding audio just to record demos at home. Bless ya and preciate ya.
Thanks for the awesome video. I've been debating which setup to use when I buy an xlr, but now I know an audio interface would be alot more suitable. Thanks again sir.
My Samson Q2U Dynamic mic is hooked up to a Beringer Uphoria and works great I think. Thoughts on that setup are welcome😀
Sounds like a great setup to me.
@@Podcastage Thanks. Love your stuff!
Hey man quick question is it true that an XLR mic is quality wise by far better than any usb microphone??
First off, this is the best video I have found! You just flipping explain it without all the BS. Thank you~ If you have a moment, I could use some advice or just flat out tell me what to buy. I have purchased and returned so much this year. I currently have Audio-Technica AT2035 mic, RODE PSA 1 Swivel Mount, ARCTIS PRO WIRELESS headphones (they have the DAC - if that is what it is), Edifier R1700BT Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers. I do not know how to proceed from this point. I am using the speakers with this old Fiio E07K Andes USB DAC - it works but, ya it works. My PC is pretty nice but I have no soundcard other than what came with ASRock X399 Taichi sTR4 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1/3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard - I just need someone to give me some advice on how to proceed or what to buy or both. I used a Reddit sub and got scammed out of my money. Thank you in advance for any help!!! It took me a good while to save up the $$ for this. I use it for gaming with friends, discord and now work from home. So, I am not trying to record the next white album here. Thanks again.
Are all the audio fairly the same in terms of quality?
Or like at least close enough to the point where I should just use an usb to xlr
Searched for days to find this good of an explanation. Thank you.
I'm using a usb audio interface, the u-phoria UM2. I can hear what I'm speaking into my microphone through my headphones but I cant record vocals through the microphone. it seems that even after selecting the input microphone, I cant hear anything come out of it.
The best video on this topic on TH-cam. Thank you you rock!
you have the best information video about this subject in youtube. Simple, clear and practical! thank you. but which one you use?
What if you plug it straight into the pc instead of the usb sound card when using the phantom power supply 3:56
in his next life this guy gets reborn as a microphone
Would you please tell us which mic you used for this video? Unless I wasn't listening well enough, the audio setup for your video is superior to the setups you reviewed. Maybe it was just the room or positioning though, not sure. Thank you.
Excellent video, solved 7 different doubts I had in 6 minutes!
Hello
Whats better phantom power supply or beringer UM2 set up?
Im doing voice over BTW
I learned so much here. Thank you
I help oversee a youth jazz ensemble. We cannot meet in person, so we need to purchase some mics for the students to use to record their parts individually and separately. I want to purchase regular mics (not USB mics) that we will be able to use later on in their regular mode. What mics and interface do you recommend for sax, trumpets, trombones, acoustic piano, drums, and amplified bass and guitar?
Danke!
Please explain to clarify: you wrote above that you "no longer recommend using a USB soundcard", and instead say "The only method of connecting a microphone to your computer that I recommend is with a USB AUDIO INTERFACE that is designed specifically for that use case." Please elaborate on this as I don't have the distinctions for the two terms.
Okay so... what should I buy instead according to your description?
I never knew xlr to usb existed!? Can i use any xlr mic to usb? at least a more professional mic?
No you can’t.
Why do you need an external sound card. All desktop and laptop have it already?
I alraedy have a great soundcard. I just need to power then, and XLR to Mini Jack....
Do you recommend or discourage mounting a sound mixer/audio interface to a computer tower?
Can I do the first set up for the AKG P120 microphone? I’ve heard it only works on the phantom power supply?
I wonder, if I would need a balanced or an unbalanced XLR to 3.5 mm cable for use with the Samson mic you've mentioned?
So I have the Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 with Phantom Power Supply .Do you have any idea why my Beringer C-1 isn't responding?
You post such good content. Your channel should have grown much more. Keep up the good work
Just wandering if your pc has a port for the 3.5mm jack can you just plug it straight to the pc??
Also for the XLR to usb would this work on a PS4 ???
Thank you for a great and detailed video!
But what about plugging a dynamic mic into an audio interface with an XLR-6.3mm cable?
Thank you for this video. I am leaning towards getting an audio interface for my XLR condenser microphone because it's current setup (bm-800 to phantom power to internal sound card aux) gives off a huge buzzing noise in the background and the only thing i could think of that is causing that is the interference of the internal components of the PC that the mic is picking up.
I would like to point out that most PCs have a audio input on the back (the blue audio jack with the sound waves and arrow pointing towards the center) so you can skip the usb soundcard if you want.
Thanks for the video.
I have a question : Is the cable balanced? Is the cable used for the bm800 balanced? 3.5mm to XLR
I noticed that pins 1 and 3 usually come together on the XLR connector. Pin 2 goes alone.
Friends. I recently purchased a Rode Nt1 and I am connecting the same to my MacBook Pro using Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen). BUT The response fluctuates. The green Halo in Focusrite Scarlett turns off continuously and hence the recording stops. I am unable to understand what the problem is. Is it because i am not using phantom power ??? Please reply. Its necessary !
NT1 requires you turn on phantom power on the interface.
If we buy audio interface then there's no need for buying phantom power as it already have in it , right ???
Usually yes. But i guess you have to look at the description of the interface you want to use. There are also some which deliver a lower phantom power than 48v. However, most microphones which need 48v phantom power also work with less (for example 15v). But then you will have to increase the gain which will of course also increase noise.
@@somerandomdragon558 yes the interface I'm looking for provide +48 v of the power like behringer and focusrite..
Is there any or much latency when using the XLR-to-USB cable running into a USB hub vs directly into my MacBook Pro? Lack of inputs a chronic Mac problem. Great video!