So I bought a coolio microphone but it uses a jack for connectivity. Thus if the computer doesn't output enough power, it needs phantom power, or a power source etc. Fortunately it came with a usb connector which pulls power from the USB (like a usb mic) and powers it.
Unfortunately, whenever I record, it get TERRIBLE amounts of static, in fact, it's just constant. I've tested a few things, and it's not the mic, or anything to do with the line-in (that I can find anyway, I could be wrong). If I leave the USB connector in, but don't plug the mic into it, and press record in Audacity, I still get constant static, even though there's no mic connected to take audio. Which tells me its something to do with the system, not the mic or usb connector. I tested it in Garageband too and had the same problem. What might a solution be? I can't find information on the coolio microphone (coolio is a rap artist?), I'm presuming you have a microphone with an XLR connector which you connect to a USB-powered (vs AC) pre-amp which also provides phantom power which you connect via USB to the computer.
Correct me if I'm wrong. If what I presumed is correct, I would suspect it's the pre-amp. I looked at some reviews of USB-powered pre-amps that provide phantom power and a common complaint among those who had negative reviews was noise. The test you should do is recording something without the pre-amp connected. If you get the same noise recording without the pre-amp connected, then it's something in the computer. It could also be the combination of the computer and the pre-amp.
You might want to try connecting the pre-amp to a powered USB hub if you have one and see what happens. This is a good starting point.
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Hopefully somebody with a lot of experience with this type of recording will respond with further steps.
How to connect a microphone to a PC Computer or laptop and start making audio recordings is one of your most frequently asked questions. Nearly all computers have a mic port (nowadays often combined with a headphone port), so it should be possible to directly connect a dynamic mic if you have the appropriate jack for the socket. However, while using this method will be appropriate for beginners and those recording for your own use only, musicians, video makers and podcasters who want a more professional sound will probably be disappointed with the quality of this method, and may also find the recording ability of the computer’s built in sound card is not fantastic. Also, it is not possible to directly connect a condenser microphone to a simple computer mic port – it won’t work. So let’s look at a few options if you are looking to make professional standard recordings using a mic and your laptop, iPad, mac or PC. And if you are here because you want to improve the sound quality on your videos then do read this post which will tell you how to.
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USB Microphones The Click to A really neat one-stop solution for recording on your computer, and one which will offer a considerable improvement in quality over a generic computer microphone and sound card combination, is to consider a USB mic. A USB microphone is a high quality microphones which simply plugs straight into your USB port – perfect for musicians on the move with laptops, but equally at home in the desktop music studio. Also a really good option with the iPad and other tablets. USB mics are compatible with both PC and Mac operating systems – they just plug and play so you can get started really quickly. They represent excellent value because there is no requirement to purchase any additional hardware, and are very easy to install and use.
Particularly good for the vocalists who want to record over backing tracks are the microphones which have a headphone output because you can ‘direct monitor’ through headphones – in other words listen to the track while you are singing along. These are equally simple to set up and use in this way and will produce really good recording results. If you just want to make good quality recordings one track at a time, or if you are thinking about voiceovers for videos etc then you do not need to be so concerned about the headphone output and you may prefer the features and equipment of the larger USB studio mics. While you are choosing your mic, think about whether you need to purchase a stand, shockmount or recording booth at the same time. Unless you are using a handheld dynamic microphone you will at least require a stand, though you will find that most USB microphones come with a small desktop stand to get you started. USB Microphones have become so popular that every major microphone manufacturer makes at least one, and the choice can be confusing.
To help you out we have put together the. You can listen to what the most popular sound like, side by side, watch videos of how they look up close, and compare their key features.
It is a really useful guide to USB Mics, with a detailed review of all the most popular. 4 Tried And Trusted USB Microphones To Consider.
USB Audio Interface What if you want more than just a USB mic? Maybe you want to start up a small home studio with more capability than just one microphone input. Well the next thing to look at is a dedicated USB Audio interface that is specifically designed to allow a mic (or several microphones) to be connected, and usually other instruments as well – we have articles on exactly if you want to know more, and then how to needs. These USB audio interfaces already have the necessary pre-amps and software to give you a really high quality recording result on your PC or Mac without the need to install a PCI sound card, so they are also great for mobile recording on a laptop or notebook and easily transferable if you upgrade your system in the future, but you will need to purchase a microphone and cables separately if you don’t already own a mic. Many interfaces feature a mic pre-amp and line/guitar in with gain so they are perfect for vocalists, guitarists and instrumentalists. Check whether the device you are looking at has phantom power or not and remember you will also need an XLR cable to connect the microphone to the interface,and headphones or powered speakers for monitoring.
The sound will come out of the interface, not your computer so if you currently listen through your computer speakers you will need to bear this in mind. If you require an interface with phantom power (most condenser mics require this unless they are self-powered) then make sure the interface you pick does have a phantom switch or you will end up having to buy a separate power supply. While you are checking this, think about many microphone/line inputs you require, and also look at what software comes with the audio interface for a neat out of the box one-stop recording solution. Some interfaces also have MIDI in/out so you can also connect up a keyboard or digital piano making them really versatile and multi-functional. Popular USB Audio Interface Bundles With Professional Mic Input and Microphone Below are our favourite usb audio interface bundles. You can read. These are easily the best way to get a quality microphone and interface for a reasonable sum of money.
Common Questions: What are the different types of microphones? If you have yet to choose a microphone, then you should refer to our ultimate, in which we look at what all those technical terms on the spec sheet actually mean. Plus we look at which mics are best for different recording situations.
If you already know what kind of microphone you need, then read more about the and the. What is phantom power? In most condenser mics, a power source is needed to maintain an electrical charge between the elements inside. Many pre-amps and audio/MIDI interfaces have an AC power supply built into them for use by a condenser mic. This is called a phantom power supply, meaning that the electrical power is carried up the cable that attaches the mic to the pre-amp or interface. Most condensor mics (apart from all our USB ones) require a phantom power supply, but dynamic mics do not. What is a pre-amp?
A pre-amp is a device that amplifies the signal from your microphone to make it strong enough to be usable by the computer. You can buy a versatile external interface that combines a soundcard and pre-amp, connecting via the USB port, or the other option is to buy a dedicated pre-amp or mixer with the appropriate signal.
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I am plugging this Shure Beta SM27 into a USB/Firewire Audio Kontrol 1 interface from Native Instruments right? And, I am connecting the guitar through the guitar effects and then into the amplifier. This is a ‘stand alone system’ which is connected parallely around the interface for the purpose of getting the most RAW-sound out of the recording. Now, this is what I am wondering onto. How am I getting the sound emanating from the amplifier, which the microphone is receiving, through the interface, into the computer’s recording software?
Please note that the software that included with the NI audio kontrol 1 interface is mainly for DJ’s or for those who wish to connect the guitar directly into the interface without amplification. (I am not one of those). Jane Sherratt says. Hi, you should be able to select the microphone in as the default to record direct into any recording software, assuming you ahve your Audio Kontrol correctly connected and installed.
If you are on Windows then try looking at the recording devices in the control panel, there should be a meter and you will be able to see when you play a note that a signal is being received. Your interface has both and instrument and a mic input, just make sure you have selected the mic input in your software. Hope that helps. Lokesh says. Hi Lokesh, To be honest with you I am unable to recommend any wireless lavalier microphone as I do not have any personal experience. I use a computer based system in a home studio environment and have no need of wireless.
I have recently purchased an Audio Technica Pro 70 Lavalier (link below) and it really is absolutely superb. I use it for video work.
I was put off buying wireless because you do have to spend a lot more money to get a good quality wireless lavalier mic, as far as I could see in the reviews. I am sorry I can’t help you more, if you really need wireless to do the job. But if you could use a wired mic then that one works really well. To get it to work on my computer I run it through a USB audio interface with XLR input to mic pre-amp.
It does work OK on iPad directly with the appropriate connector, it makes a great quality recording, but a little quiet. I find if I hook my interface up to the iPad (it has an iPad connector) and record through that then I get a fantastic result. So if you do find a good recommendation for a wireless mic system, you will then need to think about running it through pre-amp and if you don’t already have one you may as well purchase a good interface with built-in pre-amp to make the best quality recording. Hope that helps. All the best, Jane. Sawyer says. An XLR to USB cable has embedded A/D converter and a typical one gives 16bit 48/44.1 kHz digital quality sound input.
So better to use the laptop mic input direct and use the laptop soundchip A/D. Everything depends on the quality of the laptop soundchip A/D. If it is sufficient then no need for USB or pre amps going to the computer line in socket, just use the mic input direct. For example on my laptop the A/D is 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate supporting 16/20/24-bit PCM format. So this looks better than the above mentioned cable.
Jane Sherratt says. I assume you are referring to a mic like this one: The information about the product seems to say “When connected with desktop computer, the Microphone could be used alone; When connected with laptop computer, please connect the laptop to electrical outlet, or use a 48V phantom power to get enough power if the sound is not clear and high enough. ” I would give it a try, and see what result you get. If you don’t get a good recording then look for a USB audio interface that has built in pre-amp for mic and provides phantom power. For example the Focusrite Scarlett Solo You would need to get a different cable (XLRM to XLRF) and then you should get a very good quality result. Manny says.
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