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Post by kenja on Jul 17, 2009 9:59:42 GMT
I thought that connecting a vocal mic directly to my laptop would be simple but I have learned that it is not.
Does anyone have any advice to offer on this that does not include buying anything expensive?
Ken
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Post by rogerb on Jul 18, 2009 7:15:41 GMT
I'm not sure what you mean Ken. Does your laptop not have a mic input socket?
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Post by levi2 on Jul 18, 2009 8:50:56 GMT
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Post by kenja on Jul 20, 2009 9:26:31 GMT
Now that is really interesting as I was in Maplins last week looking for connectors to get from xlr to stereo mini-jack (for the mic input socket. The "expert" told me I could not connect a mono mic (such as an SM58) to a stereo socket because I would only get sound through one side of the stereo image. He also said that the computer would probably not be able to drive the mic and some sort of pre-amp would be needed. His other option was to buy a dedicated computer stereo mic - not really expensive but I wonder about the quality. He did not mention the xlr to usb option.
Has anyone tried this usb setup or using a computer stereo mic? Please let me know as I don't want to waste time and money getting this sorted.
Thanks.........KenJA
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Post by JC on Jul 21, 2009 1:49:49 GMT
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Post by levi2 on Jul 21, 2009 6:08:46 GMT
if you dont want to spend money on a xlr to usb or a mini mic mixer have you not got a spare amp with a line out so you would have a cable line out from amp to line in on pc then plug ya mic into the amp
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Post by kenja on Jul 22, 2009 20:42:21 GMT
Oh yes, I've got a full PA system but I just wanted to keep it simple. I think I might try this usb cable and see how it goes.
Thanks for your comments. Further comments are welcome of course.
Ken
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Post by JazzCat on Jul 25, 2009 9:36:07 GMT
if you dont want to spend money on a xlr to usb or a mini mic mixer have you not got a spare amp with a line out so you would have a cable line out from amp to line in on pc then plug ya mic into the amp You really don't want to do that. Just creates more noise floor. The more electonic stuff in the signal path the more chance of a high noise floor, especially if the equipment is not designed for studio use, but rather, is designed for live use. |
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Post by kenja on Jul 25, 2009 20:17:28 GMT
Looks like I will have to get a little desk mixer for this job then. More gear - what the heck!
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