USB Microphone Cable, USB Male to 3-Pin XLR Female Microphone Studio Audio Mic Link Converter Cable for Karaoke Singing/Instrument Recording (3m / 9ft)

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There are a number of XLR to USB cables that can help you plug your XLR microphone directly into your computer and record. Although the market has been saturated with poorly built cables and electronics, there are great cables you can go in for.

XLR to USB cables work. But they only work well with dynamic microphones and provide the needed amplification for dynamic microphones. You can’t use XLR to USB cables for condenser microphones because they can’t supply phantom power required by condenser microphones to work. How Do XLR to USB Cables Work?Hit Record! This will largely depend on what software you’re using on your computer. You may be live streaming with OBS or zoom, or you might be recording with Garage Band or Audacity. For this reason, many audio interfaces and mixing consoles have a built-in phantom power to help power condenser mics. TBH, IDK, It might work, I will have to see if it causes any problems, because I am not the owner of the sound board, and sound is not my strongest point. We have 3 mics currently that come through the board, and then go to audacity Dynamic Microphones: You’ve probably seen dynamic XLR mics used at live events, in PA systems, or at karaoke nights. But don’t think they’re just for the stage; they’re not cheap or low-quality by any means.

RME TotalMix FX, Total Mix Remote (iOS, Mac, PC), Brainworx Plug-ins, Scuffham S-Gear Amp Collection Switchable 610-styled preamp that contains discrete op-amps and solid-state electronics for tube-like vintage character • High sample rate that yields an extremely low round-trip latency — great for live monitoring through effects and amp sims If you have a XLR or USB cable or XLR to 1/8″ cable, we don’t recommend these cables. Option 1: Inline Audio Interface Pyle recently came up with their own take on the XLR to USB adapter, and did a great job providing a value piece of gear to consumers. This adapter has all of the features you could expect out of a solid adapter, and at a great price. On the bottom, there is an LED indicator that tells whether or not the mute button is activated, and the body is made of durable and lightweight aluminum – perfect for travel and on-the-go recording. As with most products, it is not without its flaws, though. Some users report poor customer service, and the preamp is not exactly studio-grade. Features & Specs Set your gain on your audio interface so you are between -18dB to -12dB if you’re recording music or a podcast or between -12dB to -6dB if you’re live streamingTo make your microphone’s analog signal usable on your computer, you must convert it into a digital format your PC or Mac can understand. This conversion process is crucial for maintaining audio quality in your recordings or live streams. Plug one end of your XLR cable into your microphone and the other end into the XLR input of the converter. It is designed for dynamic or battery-powered mics and enables you to record on an XLR microphone to an android device or a computer. If you use one of the newer Macbook Pro models that exclusively use USB-C for your recording, you should go in for the Comica cable. How To Provide Phantom Power for XLR Condenser Mics Although this would be the least expensive option, you simply can’t use an XLR to ⅛” cable to connect your XLR microphone directly to the mic input on your computer.

Includes 4 of Arturia’s world-class effects plug-ins: preamp, plate reverb, tape echo, and chorus effect Now that we’ve covered what NOT to do, let’s show you three great options for connecting your XLR microphone to your computer. Microphone Type: Condenser vs. Dynamic XLR to USB cables on their own do not provide or generate phantom power. However, XLR to USB cables supports the transmission of phantom power. This means XLR to USB will carry phantom power to a condenser if they are connected to a device that provides phantom power. TASCAM US-16x08 USB Audio Interface 16-in/8-out USB 2.0 Audio Interface with 8 Microphone Preamplifiers, All-analog I/O, and Onboard DSP for Mixing and Input EQ/Compression Unless you bought a complete XLR microphone kit, you will need to buy some type of mic stand for your microphone.We must fight this evil! We should pin a topic in the audio section, in all caps, titled "DON'T BUY THE AUDIO-TECHNICA ATH-M50X" or "Why not to buy the Audio-technica ATH-M50X" or something similar. XLR Condenser mics require external electricity to function. These mics require phantom power of 48 volts to work. Due to this, using an XLR to USB cable alone will not be enough to activate your condenser mic in the first place. Incompatible with condenser microphones– These cables don’t provide the 48v of phantom power that is required for condenser microphones to work.

Each type of microphone has its unique characteristics, and understanding this will help you make the right choices for your recording setup. This audio interface’s dual-core architecture may be limited for higher-draw UAD plug-ins. For greater DSP, consider the four-core Universal Audio Apollo Twin X QUAD Heritage Edition 10 x 6 Thunderbolt audio interface with UAD DSP. What type of microphone do you have? There are two main types of microphones: Condenser and Dynamic. If you read the documentation for your microphone, it will be straightforward to figure out which one you have.Since all audio interfaces also count as XLR to USB adapters, the Behringer U-Phoria UM2 makes the list. While not as portable as some of the others listed, this audio interface does include more features and will produce a cleaner signal with it’s Xenyx preamp. It also costs considerably less than some of the others on this list, and has L and R RCA outputs for connection to your studio monitors. Features & Specs This cable is designed to have a USB male to XLR female mic connector cord for microphones or recording. Amazingly, the Hosongin cable comes with an 18-months after-sales quality assurance. Comica Audio XLR to USB Type C Sweetwater Sound, 5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W, Fort Wayne, IN 46818 Get Directions | Phone Hours | Store Hours The Mic Mate Dynamic from MXL is a simple XLR to USB adapter that was designed for use specifically with a dynamic microphone. It does not have phantom power, and is very simple in design and function. It has a gain switch with three different settings so you can use it with a variety of microphones. The Mic Mate Dynamic doesn’t require any drivers. It’s a plug and play device. Features & Specs If you want portability, a decent level of quality, and added capabilities and you’re willing to pay a little more for it then the Shure X2U will do the job. If you only plan on using a dynamic mic, and just need a simple connection for a very low price, then the Hosongin XLR to USB cable is your choice.