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XLR to USB mic cable or some Audio Interface?
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 1:47 pm
by lorez
Quick question, would I be better getting an audio interface to record input from microphones on a computer or would an XLR to USB cable suffice? The later is obviously cheaper but are there any issues I should consider?
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:12 pm
by avj
I'd say go for an interface. There are some bargains to be had on M-Audio and Edirol USB gear, and your investment will take you much further.
I'd make a few recommendations, but I'm 'scaling from my phone right now and don't have the resources.
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:22 pm
by kim
if you want it really cheap you could just get a 1/4 jack to mini jack to your computer if you have an xlr-1/4jack cable.
it will not sound very clear though, lovely digital overdrive lol
buying a mic with a usb out is something you could do but maybe then you'd be better off buying a cheap simple interface like this
so you won't be stuck with a mic with usb cable that you can't use for anything else. this interface is cheap and you can plug in everything you can connect with a 1/4 jack cable like guitars, mics, drumcomputers, some synths whatever. use the mics you have, i'm sure you have an xlr to 1/4jack lying around somewhere, done.
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:27 pm
by lorez
The reason I was asking is I managed to pic up a SM57 for cheap from the local cash convertors and it doesn't have a lead at present. I just woundered if a lead like this one would suffice -
link. Its about 25% the cost of an interface. I was going to use something like Audacity on the PC/Mac to do the recordings. I will take a look in to the costs of the other devices you recommend
Cheers
lorez
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:39 pm
by theshadowofseattle
kim wrote:so you won't be stuck with a mic with usb cable that you can't use for anything else.
bro, you can use the USB mic for playing Rock Band!
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:40 pm
by kim
i wouldn't know, too broke for rockband, bro.
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:41 pm
by theshadowofseattle
Posted: Fri May 07, 2010 2:43 pm
by knpknpknp
Although the interface and mic combo will cost a little more to start, I would say it is well worth it.
Mainly because an interface with a couple of inputs can be found for pretty cheap and at least with this you aren't stuck with one mic type. Not to mention some pretty interesting mics can be found for pretty cheap, and it would be a shame to not be able to utilize them by having all your eggs in one basket.
Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 8:20 pm
by hypermused
I'd go for the USB interface that kim posted too. And you could use it for some other stuff too.
Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 9:13 pm
by Dingus
lorez wrote:The reason I was asking is I managed to pic up a SM57 for cheap from the local cash convertors and it doesn't have a lead at present. I just woundered if a lead like this one would suffice -
link. Its about 25% the cost of an interface. I was going to use something like Audacity on the PC/Mac to do the recordings. I will take a look in to the costs of the other devices you recommend
Cheers
lorez
CASH CONVERTERS! Lorez, where you live?
Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 8:37 am
by lorez
Dingus wrote:lorez wrote:The reason I was asking is I managed to pic up a SM57 for cheap from the local cash convertors and it doesn't have a lead at present. I just woundered if a lead like this one would suffice -
link. Its about 25% the cost of an interface. I was going to use something like Audacity on the PC/Mac to do the recordings. I will take a look in to the costs of the other devices you recommend
Cheers
lorez
CASH CONVERTERS! Lorez, where you live?
Sunny Bristol in the Severn Delta, were the cider flows and and country and western is the right way round
Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 1:51 pm
by Dingus
We must be talking about different places then:
http://www.cashconvertersunited.com/index.html
Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 2:26 pm
by Reece
Cash converters is worldwide. We have them in the UK too.
Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 5:25 am
by victoria
Hello Kim,
Yeah..It's really cheap. Your information is good & helpful for me.
Regards
Victoria Heden
Magic Sing along Karaoke
Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 10:46 pm
by 1,2,3, Pull Out!
What software are you using?