Should You BUY an XLR Mic or a USB Mic? | What's The Difference?
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- It's one of the biggest decisions you have to make, right after you decide to buy a mic.
XLR or USB?
Both have their draws, but really what makes them different?
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Thanks man...i won't lie...that would be amazing.
Until then though...i am happy playing as I do :)
I've been wondering about this lately. Good stuff. Bonus points for unicorns and faceholes.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent explanation!
Thanks!
Boy, are you quick! You are da boss! I had to disassemble my setup and it will take a little time to put it back together, so thanks for letting me know it would be worth it. If I can get it going tomorrow I will follow it up and let you know. If not, I will let you know next week! Thanks!
Cheers!
@@DarkCornerStudios Well, I currently own a 30 plus year old Sure mic. Hopefully it will be better to use than the Mac internal. I'll let you know. Thanks again!
Most any xlr mic...no matter the age...should be better
@@DarkCornerStudios I was recommended by an on-line music store to buy this one. The idea is to use it for Zoom and that one or two times that I might need a professional mic. Any opinions? Audio-Technica PRO8HEx Hypercardioid Dynamic Headset Microphone with XLR Connector Thanks.
@@49Macman Wont work much as a "professional" mic...
These are usually omni directional, and not known for their depth...and they get very plosive-y
Other than that...not going to do a bad job...
great video! definitely subscribing for more
You mentioned how some microphones are being designed for both USB and XLR. Correct me if im wrong, but a USB mic essentially has the audio interface built into it right? Wouldnt this mean the USB&XLR mics would also have an audio interface built in, and would this cause the product to be inferior to its XLR standalone counter part?
The xlr connection would bypass the DAC...meaning it would operate as all other XLR mics.
Not a bad idea if you are trying to save money!
Thanks for watching and subbing!!
Cheers!
If one were to choose the XLR option, which type of input do you recommend or prefer to physically connect the preamp/DAC/mixer to your PC? I would hope any recommendations you have to offer work on Linux as I do not run Windows.
Thats a great question.
Most interfaces come with a USB cable for connection...or thunderbolt...but thats quite rare.
As for the OS...i do not know.
While I would imagine there are interfaces with Linux friendly drivers...i have never actively looked for it..
Though after a quick Google search...there are several...so you are in luck
B-but... What about the unicorns? 😭
They come extra as an addon....
But what about the difference in quality?
There really is no difference in quality...just quality of mics.
The cable used to connect a mic wouldnt impact the quality of the signal
There can actually be a difference in quality. Referring to a microphone as a usb or xlr, doesn't tell you anything about the mics. Its just a connection option. In order to get information onto a computer you need a mic and an AD converter. (In the video he calls what should be an AD converter a DAC. A DAC comes into play at some point after the PC is done processing the information digitally.
Here's how quality comes into play. The first thing is the mic itself. The quality of the device in the mic that actually picks up the sound. That can vary greatly from one mic to the next. After that, you have balanced vs unbalanced or single ended (SE) operation. If you have a mic with an xlr output, that implies a balanced connection. Balanced needs 3 separate conductors to work. 2 signal conductors and a ground. An xlr connection has 3 pins. Its also worth noting that you don't need to use an xlr connector for balanced operation. Any 3 conductor connection will do, such as TRS. From there you connect the mic to your AD converter using a balanced cable. Depending on the type of mic you have, you may have to u
Sorry. I just had a lightning strike take out the power in my house. I'll finish up the post as soon as the power comes back on.
The Mackie Profx mixers are great with either xlr and/or usb.
Hello Dark Corner Studios, I am trying to figure out why the person I am talking to on my Mac via Zoom or Facetime hears static. It appears though that my Iphone works with Facetime. I do have an interface for an XLR mic, but need to set it up. Do you think the XLR mic would fix the problem? Or, should I get other equipment? Nice vid. Thanks.
Make sure your volume isnt too loud.
Also...interface for a USB Mic?
An XLR mic will allow your computer to use the audio from the mic...so yes...it would cure that problem...
@@DarkCornerStudios I wanted to follow up on my question. It appears that my 30 year old SURE mic isn't working within my Mbox mini anymore for some reason, so I am working on testing it on an amplifier to make sure it's not just me and my incorrect settings. I need to make arrangements for that. It's been a real long time since I've used it, so it might be in the settings somewhere? However, I fear that it might be the mic though. I will let you know. Thanks.
Check cables first.
Take your mic to a music store and get it tested...
Then if all is good...its the mbox mini
@@DarkCornerStudios Well, that is a great idea, but I might wait until next weekend when I have my church gig unless I can find my extension cord for my big ole amplifier first. When I disassembled my stuff I put it somewhere. I'll find it soon. I'll let you know.
@@DarkCornerStudios I was able to connect my 30 plus year old microphone. sadly it didn't work, so I will take it to church on Saturday to see if it's the cord. I'll let you know. Thanks.
If you connect the XLR to the laptop using something
How will the sound quality be?
Because in our country, Syria, I could not find a USB microphone😟
and I can't buy a sound card
Waiting for your reply, thanks
The sound quality isn't great.
Just make sure you use a condenser mic so you dont have to run the gain up too high.