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How To Connect an XLR Mic to Computer for Beginners

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  • Опубліковано 14 сер 2024
  • WARNING: I no longer recommend using a USB soundcard to connect a microphone to your computer. It has become too unreliable due to manufacturers altering the components used in their products as well as alterations to operating systems causing additional problems. The only method of connecting a microphone to your computer that I recommend is with a USB AUDIO INTERFACE that is designed specifically for that use case.
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  • @user-kg4ob6yy4s
    @user-kg4ob6yy4s 4 роки тому +437

    1:34 usb to xlr
    2:43 soundcard + 3.5mm to xlr
    4:11 phantom power + 3.5mm to xlr
    5:04 audio interface + xlr to xlr

    • @user-kg4ob6yy4s
      @user-kg4ob6yy4s 4 роки тому +5

      @@Porodyn Thank🙏 you😁

    • @DeronHargrove
      @DeronHargrove 4 роки тому +2

      Thank you a ton for this

    • @user-kg4ob6yy4s
      @user-kg4ob6yy4s 4 роки тому +3

      @@DeronHargrove your welcome a ton for your comment😀😀

    • @justinshchr879
      @justinshchr879 4 роки тому +2

      Brother I'm beginner for singer..
      One doubt.
      What use for audio inferface?
      Anybody explain. .
      I have 1 laptop 1 studio headphone ..

    • @user-kg4ob6yy4s
      @user-kg4ob6yy4s 4 роки тому +3

      @@justinshchr879 If you're a beginner, I recommend you the scarlet solo, scarlet 2i2 or the behringer umc 202😁

  • @Pu1seWave
    @Pu1seWave 4 роки тому +70

    Really appreciate how concise this breakdown was, zero fluff and got everything I needed. Will be buying the phantom power supply this weekend, thanks!

  • @lanawa8152
    @lanawa8152 4 роки тому +64

    Finally, found a decent tutorial explaining things clearly.. Thanks!!

  • @KHASTER
    @KHASTER 7 років тому +490

    You're the Best Microphone UA-camr

    • @Podcastage
      @Podcastage  7 років тому +30

      Thank you very much!

    • @KHASTER
      @KHASTER 7 років тому +11

      What can i say except You're welcome

    • @virtueisdead
      @virtueisdead 5 років тому +2

      True

    • @tejacg4073
      @tejacg4073 5 років тому +2

      Very very true

    • @aozawa6172
      @aozawa6172 5 років тому

      wkwkkwkwk indeed !

  • @amirzayedd
    @amirzayedd 7 років тому +439

    OMG. THE THING I WAS FINDING. THIS MAN IS THE BEST MAN ON UA-cam OF AUDIO TUTORIALS ( I NEED TO IMPROVE AUDIO IN MY CHANNEL)

    • @Podcastage
      @Podcastage  7 років тому +42

      You are all too kind! Thank you so much!!!

    • @bygalofernandez
      @bygalofernandez 7 років тому +3

      Your work here is really amazing... in a few days (since I-ve discovered your channel) I´ve learn a lot about this issues, ever more that I´ve done before... despite the months that I was researching on the net before get straight to your channel... Congratulations... and go on!!! Ah... I may add... that There was some things that I din´t understood and to find out the meaning of simple things I´ve get very confuse, but in your channel go straight to the point, and beyond the theme you are teaching, you also give an excellent example of how to talk about something... and that´s include the way you tell the things, your experience, the fact that you are so reliable, so we (the beginners) can trust you, and develop our knowledge in a fast way... an so on... so, I´m very grateful about your videos, and day by day I´m learning so much of what I need... and this is amazing, so you deserve a great recognition!!!

    • @EMNepal
      @EMNepal 6 років тому +1

      Can You Give Full Name of Microphone shown in 1:30 . Please Reply.

    • @mo.7341
      @mo.7341 6 років тому

      AMIR ZAYED I have the problem that it's still not loud even with the phantom power please help me

    • @woodronald1758
      @woodronald1758 6 років тому

      You're right it sounds like you're screaming

  • @konuşankedilerpati
    @konuşankedilerpati 5 років тому +134

    It's a great video.
    I have a Lenovo thinkpad laptop.
    I have a dynamic microphone.
    What is the best and economical solution.

    • @oops9070
      @oops9070 5 років тому +8

      World of Childrens it depends on what sound quality. My experience with USB/XLR cables are all cheep and kind of suck no matter witch one you get.the break in a couple of months and sodering wears out. Sound cards are also dodgy and sometimes won’t work at all. If you want something nice just get a cheep behringer audio interface. They supply phantom power (which dynamic mics don’t need) but you can expand in the future if you want to get a condenser mic. If you really wanna get crazy get a small usb mixer with a couple of channels. It all depends on what you want, but I recommend a AI

    • @themasqueradersa
      @themasqueradersa 3 роки тому +2

      Xlr to usb

    • @danielport4771
      @danielport4771 3 роки тому

      @@oops9070 haha edited comment has an oops

    • @trapgodjules
      @trapgodjules 3 роки тому +2

      USB audio interface

    • @pineapplej7310
      @pineapplej7310 3 роки тому +1

      Definitely the interface. Those xlr to 3.5mm and xlr to usb cables suck

  • @missparan
    @missparan 4 роки тому +40

    glad i read the description, i was ready to hit place order on the sound usb sound card!

  • @Freeeeeeeee27
    @Freeeeeeeee27 3 роки тому +14

    I can't believe how perfect this video is. It explains enough, no bogus, and it's to the point.

  • @dodderycobra4478
    @dodderycobra4478 8 років тому +14

    You are seriously one of the best tutorial/review channels out there. Very clear and easy to understand. Keep up the good work!

    • @Podcastage
      @Podcastage  8 років тому +2

      Thanks so much! Happy to help!

    • @dodderycobra4478
      @dodderycobra4478 8 років тому

      +Podcastage I would also recommend maybe checking out the products prices on newegg.com. Usually I find their prices to be better than Amazon, and newegg has an option for free 5-7 day shipping on almost every product on there. Just a suggestion though.

    • @Podcastage
      @Podcastage  8 років тому

      DodderyCobra315 I have prime on amazon so I get free 2 day shipping. =)

    • @dodderycobra4478
      @dodderycobra4478 8 років тому

      +Podcastage Ah I see. I (and probably many others) don't so for one of those USB Soundcards (the better one you said to get) it was $9 with $8 shipping, and unfortunately newegg was out of stock on those specific Soundcards.

  • @lerilfex4126
    @lerilfex4126 7 років тому +20

    I like this guy, he's the only youtuber that begs for likes but in a polite way, he's earned a sub from me.

  • @silverva6563
    @silverva6563 3 роки тому +9

    i needed this, its 4 years old, but its still VERY relevant

  • @senoprianto1585
    @senoprianto1585 4 роки тому +2

    hi @podcastage, I just bought a Shure sm57 dynamic mic, I tried connecting it directly to my computer (iMac) using an XLR to USB cable as your first option, set the Sound Input to USB PnP Sound Device, set the Input Volume to max 100%. But when I talk close to the mic, the recording sound is rough (not clear/good enough) the input level indicators do show very little (~3-5 bars) movements, and if I thump my finger to the mic, the level indicators go to the max bar level set. Should I add a USB sound card too, will it work better, or a USB audio interface is expected to get the best performance?

  • @CivMicheals
    @CivMicheals 4 роки тому +10

    Can i plug the 3.5mm to xlr to my pc directly or do i need the phantom?
    I dont wanna make a wrong purchase

    • @Alecxace
      @Alecxace 3 роки тому

      best to get phantom power

    • @VijitChandna
      @VijitChandna 3 роки тому +1

      @@Alecxace depends if the mic needs it!

    • @shishyupal
      @shishyupal 3 роки тому

      You can. BUT, you'll lose a hell load of power and sound quality. The bossy signal conveyed from XLR (look at those 3 fat-ass pins/holes) will have to squeeze-in into the skinny 3.5 mm. It's like inserting a Ferrari engine into do-it-yourself mecanisms of a Fiat Panda, you could start-up and drive upto 20 km/h, but then hitting 25 km/h you start feeling the erratic noise and movements...

  • @povbrudda
    @povbrudda 8 років тому +25

    just got the btsky bm-800 with the stand and a pop filter, can't wait to use it!

  • @williamtornqvist7726
    @williamtornqvist7726 7 років тому +5

    Damn, after searching the web for more than 2h to find answers I finally found this video that answered all my questions. You've earned yourself a sub. Thank you!

    • @Podcastage
      @Podcastage  7 років тому +1

      That is exactly what I like to hear. I'm super happy to hear you found it helpful. Thank you for saying that.

    • @TheSamurk
      @TheSamurk 2 роки тому

      Question what computer or laptop compatible with this AKG P120??

  • @bavv3441
    @bavv3441 3 роки тому +19

    You explained it SO clearly when everyone made it so complicated thank you 🙏 I already own both a dynamic and condenser mic and I bought the xlr to usb as a stop gap while I save up for an interface. Now I know I can make an informed choice thank you sm

  • @Bootsy-uh3mf
    @Bootsy-uh3mf 6 років тому +6

    Thank you so much my dude! I had no idea I needed another power supply for my condenser mic and I was looking to completely replace huge chunks of my computer because I thought something was wrong! You saved me so much money, time, and effort, that I wish I could do so much more than like the video. This did wonders for me!

  • @MattVidPro
    @MattVidPro 6 років тому +8

    soooo do I need a preamp? I have heard that they are highly recommended

    • @Podcastage
      @Podcastage  6 років тому

      What are you using everything for? What mic are you using? What interface are you using?

    • @MattVidPro
      @MattVidPro 6 років тому +1

      Podcastage I am going to get the at2020 and use the mixer you recommend. I am going to look into a cloud preamp to plug in

    • @ivanchodaz7144
      @ivanchodaz7144 6 років тому +1

      hey brother, i really need help, ive got a shure sm58 and cant get it to work on the mac, mmm it sounds soft and has a whole bunch of noise, like u think i need a preamp or wtf?

    • @sabus4312
      @sabus4312 5 років тому

      Im getting a Samson c01 and how do i connect it to a computer, i have a behringer uphoria um2, will it work?

    • @Recuper8
      @Recuper8 5 років тому

      @@ivanchodaz7144 did you figure out how to effectively connect your shure sm58 to your computer?

  • @FatAssasin727
    @FatAssasin727 5 років тому +2

    So I bought a BM-800 on Amazon and it came with a USB sound card but any time it's plugged in there's a really high pitched noise. Also, the mic was super quiet (although it was massively overshadowed by the ringing). I figure it's just the crappy sound card so I bought the one in this video, but I'm concerned about the low mic volume too. Could the sound card be causing that too? I'm running XLR to phantom to sound card to PC.

  • @user-zd2dc7gv5q
    @user-zd2dc7gv5q Місяць тому

    I'm a total beginner when it comes to recording and podcast. I want to try podcasting and don't know how to set mics and podcast things to set up on my laptop. I really thank you sir for all these information.

    • @Podcastage
      @Podcastage  Місяць тому +1

      You’re welcome. Glad the videos helped. Happy recording

  • @jenniepeterson2765
    @jenniepeterson2765 4 роки тому +18

    Thank you Kanye, very cool.
    All jokes aside, this answered all my questions so thank you very much for that!

    • @bread9952
      @bread9952 4 роки тому +1

      Ok jennie kiss me

    • @azu3225
      @azu3225 4 роки тому

      @@bread9952 creep

  • @BBKTOMChannel
    @BBKTOMChannel 8 років тому +5

    Hey mate, i was planning on getting a
    Behringer 302USB Xenyx 5 Input Mixer
    And an Audio Technica AT2020
    Will they work together?
    Just asking because i'm a complete scrub when it comes to things like this, if the interfaces doesn't work could you please link me an interface that does?

    • @Podcastage
      @Podcastage  8 років тому +3

      ua-cam.com/video/0tHwdY7hiMI/v-deo.html

    • @setpopa5357
      @setpopa5357 5 років тому

      Good choice.

  • @MojangaBlox
    @MojangaBlox 5 років тому +2

    OMG I WAS SO DUMB I WAS USING A XLR TO TRS CABLE AND WAS WONDERING FOR AGES WHY MY MIC WAS NOT WORKING NOW I HAVE ORDERED AN XLR TO XLR CABLE AND IS COMMIN THURSDAY THIS MAN SAVED ME

  • @gyanhd3657
    @gyanhd3657 4 роки тому +1

    so i have a condenser mic shipping i n bout a few days and would i need a usb sound card to order too, bc its a xlr top 3.5mm and i can plug the 3.5mm into my mic slot

  • @Spoopoi
    @Spoopoi 4 роки тому +4

    How would I set up foldback / sidetone from the mic so I can hear myself through my headphones with any one of these setups?

  • @rangga676
    @rangga676 5 років тому +4

    Do i need to use a soundcard if i use the xlr to 3.5mm and plug it directly to my pc? Btw i'm using a dynamic microphone

    • @syaz4380
      @syaz4380 5 років тому

      What dynamic mic do you have

    • @oops9070
      @oops9070 5 років тому

      No, it’s a output not a input

    • @oops9070
      @oops9070 5 років тому

      So yes you need a soundcard

  • @debug-
    @debug- 4 роки тому +2

    Just wandering if your pc has a port for the 3.5mm jack can you just plug it straight to the pc??
    Also for the XLR to usb would this work on a PS4 ???

  • @vanteal
    @vanteal 6 років тому +1

    If only I had more than one thumbs up to give. You are obnoxiously likable and give straight to the point reviews and opinions. Some might say you're repetitive, but I think that's a good thing, as it gives a fair assessment for each microphone. Again, you rock sir.

  • @meetimian3383
    @meetimian3383 5 років тому +4

    What is better to get with a condenser microphone, behringer Um2 audio interface or simple phantom power supply ????

    • @SagucuTegin
      @SagucuTegin 3 роки тому

      Nice question, some technicers say that phantoms are bad, behringers is nice.

  • @shashankshukla1729
    @shashankshukla1729 4 роки тому +3

    what if i directly connet my xlr to 3.5mm cabel to 3.5mm jack of my laptop with out any phantom power or sound card

    • @olafkliemt1145
      @olafkliemt1145 4 роки тому

      if it is a condenser microphone then nothing will happen. works only with dynamic microphones.

  • @e002840
    @e002840 6 років тому +2

    Hey, man! It's been a year but I'd like to thank you for that video. I got myself an UM2 and it's the best thing for me. Matches exactly to my needs. So, thank you very much.

  • @UZEETM
    @UZEETM 5 років тому +1

    What if you plug it straight into the pc instead of the usb sound card when using the phantom power supply 3:56

  • @deangilmore8506
    @deangilmore8506 7 років тому +3

    thanks I'm gonna get an XLR to USB cable for my BM-800 mic. Been a sub for a long time you never dissapoint

    • @Podcastage
      @Podcastage  7 років тому +2

      That will not work unless you get an xlr to xlr cable and phantom power supply as well.

    • @DONSMOKEPAPI
      @DONSMOKEPAPI 7 років тому

      Podcastage your first setup method was only XLR to USB soo? It was just like the other ones, and u said urself to get it

    • @Podcastage
      @Podcastage  7 років тому +3

      If you're using a DYNAMIC mic. Not a CONDENSER mic which is what the BM800 is.

    • @CalebLegend
      @CalebLegend 6 років тому

      Podcastage i tried that but i cant get it to work!

  • @gavinthenewbie
    @gavinthenewbie 6 місяців тому +7

    So In conclusion which one is the best?

    • @joshbisig
      @joshbisig 3 місяці тому

      They say at the end

  • @restojon1
    @restojon1 4 роки тому +1

    Very useful video. This is one of those subjects where there seems to be a lot of knowledge but no one has bothered to do much in the way of tutorials, I was looking to connect a bass guitar up and I've just got my hands on a Behringer BDI21 DI preamp box with an XLR output. Luckily somebody was kind enough to walk me through the process. I bet you've helped a lot of people.

  • @LS-jk3fk
    @LS-jk3fk 4 роки тому +1

    a few years later where tech is a bit more modern than mid 2016 but how to i connect my akg p220 mic to my vt-4 transformers from roland, is the transformer a amplifier or do i need something else to power the mic more? then would i connect it to the transformer? i am confused, thanks

  • @boutiqueenligne5665
    @boutiqueenligne5665 5 років тому +3

    Thank you for saving me. I'm new at this things and i was lost in the middle of all this videos saying too much but nothing. Untill i watched your video. Thank you :-)

  • @gamalielprimavera7592
    @gamalielprimavera7592 7 років тому +3

    Thank you so much man! This is the most helpful video I have ever watched.

  • @reginapontes5672
    @reginapontes5672 4 роки тому +2

    My Samson Q2U Dynamic mic is hooked up to a Beringer Uphoria and works great I think. Thoughts on that setup are welcome😀

    • @Podcastage
      @Podcastage  4 роки тому +2

      Sounds like a great setup to me.

    • @reginapontes5672
      @reginapontes5672 4 роки тому +1

      @@Podcastage Thanks. Love your stuff!

    • @etherandom9584
      @etherandom9584 4 роки тому +2

      Hey man quick question is it true that an XLR mic is quality wise by far better than any usb microphone??

  • @scottmonthony726
    @scottmonthony726 3 роки тому +1

    You can also use a USB interface equipped mixer. Has phantom power, good preamp. Plus more control over what your input sounds like.

  • @tavo_wasd
    @tavo_wasd 7 років тому +5

    Hi, uhm I bought the shure sv100 dynamic mic, when I plugged it to my guitar amp (just mic and cable, no adapters) it sounded pretty good but then I plugged it to my computer with a 3.5mm adapter, and it sounded like crap pretty much... So, the XLR to USB will help? I saw you used the sm58 but I don't know if that could make much difference in the audio quality with my sv100... I just want to record games and stream, what I found is that the dynamic mics could be better than condenser ones because they pick up less noise and my computer fans are very loud!
    I wanted to buy the CAD u37 (i'm Windows user) or the Snowball Ice but I just want to know if buying a XLR to USB cable with my sv100 will help to get at least a similar quality to the Snowball Ice or the u37, so I can save more money!
    Nice videos! I just suscribed to your 3 channels :)

    • @EMNepal
      @EMNepal 6 років тому

      Tavo UltraGamer Can You Give Full Name of Microphone shown in 1:30 . Please Reply.

    • @SagucuTegin
      @SagucuTegin 3 роки тому

      Dynamics cannot work in pc. You must very simple circuit for work. Search google: "Dynamic mic to pc circuit" it is one transistor simple circuit. You can add 100 k variable resistor for gain control

  • @angelyalfaro2337
    @angelyalfaro2337 4 роки тому +4

    Omg finally a good video about this 😱😍 thank you so much 🙏🏻

  • @Kajhe
    @Kajhe 5 років тому +1

    I'm using a usb audio interface, the u-phoria UM2. I can hear what I'm speaking into my microphone through my headphones but I cant record vocals through the microphone. it seems that even after selecting the input microphone, I cant hear anything come out of it.

  • @lemonlime1157
    @lemonlime1157 4 роки тому +1

    Hey there, do I need a phantom power supply though for an NW-800 microphone? Or can I plug the 3.5mm plug into my pc and it will run? Thanks

  • @shinesongerald8878
    @shinesongerald8878 3 роки тому +6

    Doing a great job mate ,thanks it helped me ,,god bless u

  • @pamelagreen2704
    @pamelagreen2704 6 років тому +3

    Thank you so much!!! I was so confused about this! Whew! Now I can sleep. Thanks again.

  • @ianjacob100
    @ianjacob100 Рік тому

    AFTER I'VE SEEN A LOT OF VIDEOS RELATED OF THIS, YOU WERE THE ONLY ONE THAT EXPLAIN MY SITUATION, I got a brand "neewer" sound card and i just bought a phantom power to the same audiotechnica's microphone, and it works perfectly, thank you!

    • @Podcastage
      @Podcastage  Рік тому +1

      Really glad to know that it works well for you. Best of luck on the recording.

  • @evergreatest7644
    @evergreatest7644 5 років тому +1

    Why do you need an external sound card. All desktop and laptop have it already?

    • @oscarjung5405
      @oscarjung5405 5 років тому

      I alraedy have a great soundcard. I just need to power then, and XLR to Mini Jack....

  • @CDeeThinks
    @CDeeThinks 7 років тому +3

    Thanks again, you have helped me no end! Your videos are fantastic, funny and professional...

  • @frieza1385
    @frieza1385 6 років тому +3

    For some reason when I connect my microphone to my PC, I didn't get audio from my headphone.

    • @coolguythematrix5
      @coolguythematrix5 4 роки тому +1

      Frieza1 What are you using?

    • @frieza1385
      @frieza1385 4 роки тому +1

      @@coolguythematrix5 I appreciate the reply after 1 year but I've figured it out lol

    • @slimeboyjr
      @slimeboyjr 4 роки тому

      Haha

  • @sebastiancevenini3572
    @sebastiancevenini3572 4 роки тому +1

    I recently purchased a Neewer NW-800 and I am experiencing a lot of hissing/noise in the background. I do not have any Phantom power connected - just XLR to 3.5mm plugged into my headphone/mic jack in my laptop. Would this be the cause of the issue? I am also on windows using Realtek Audio (not Realtek HD Audio because I am a worried that changing the driver will cause more problems). I have been using Audacity noise cancellation but it really muffles the audio so I don't know how to fix this issue. Thanks.

  • @xKFCxKAOSx
    @xKFCxKAOSx 4 роки тому +1

    what about if i just plug my xlr to 3.5 straight into my motherboard that has an inbuilt sound card (realtek hd audio in this case) ?

  • @crackly
    @crackly 8 років тому +13

    can you tell me why the USB sound card is needed with phantom supply.

    • @Podcastage
      @Podcastage  8 років тому

      www.geeksrising.com/faq

    • @bremcrumbs5450
      @bremcrumbs5450 8 років тому +1

      you sir, are awesome, that link answered everything! and with the help of your video I'm not going to buyers remorse! thank you.

    • @iqmalsb
      @iqmalsb 7 років тому +2

      why cant we just connect the aux (from the phantom power supply) to the pc mic jack (via the aux -- 3.5mm mic jack) straight away??

    • @torkblades
      @torkblades 7 років тому +1

      In order to explain this first you have to understand how a condenser Mic is different from an electronic one. The shortest answer I can give is one is self charged while the other needs more power and charge to operate properly.

    • @ismailadam.
      @ismailadam. 7 років тому +1

      Im just curious about using the usb sound card, if im using the asus pro gaming mobo, doesnt the sound card decent enough or i should still need and external one ?

  • @BigFishyx3
    @BigFishyx3 7 років тому +4

    This video is exactly what i needed at the moment! i wanted to know how to connect the shure sm58 to my pc. Thanks a lot!

    • @thepirate694
      @thepirate694 3 роки тому +1

      So... Sm58/dinamic mic connected directly to USB port/cpu???? It's fine? Without audio interface? Let me know... I think u already try... That's was 4 years ago...

    • @BigFishyx3
      @BigFishyx3 3 роки тому +1

      @@thepirate694 indeed it works perfectly. I use it since then i got a 17euro cable with built in converter from thomann

    • @thepirate694
      @thepirate694 3 роки тому +1

      @@BigFishyx3 thanks bro.... That helpfull..... :)

  • @purplehaze5979
    @purplehaze5979 4 роки тому +1

    Can I do the first set up for the AKG P120 microphone? I’ve heard it only works on the phantom power supply?

  • @nerfminer1956
    @nerfminer1956 4 роки тому +1

    If my mic is plugged in like your 4th method and I know I did everything right but sound is awful and full of loud noises do I need USB audio card od can it be in my motherboard?

  • @AtlantaTerry
    @AtlantaTerry 7 років тому +16

    Was it just me or did all of the methods sound muffled?

  • @goftm4058
    @goftm4058 4 роки тому +5

    "Go to your audio input settings and make sure the right device is selected"

    • @vimalmittal5603
      @vimalmittal5603 3 роки тому

      I am not able to find audio input setting in my pc. Where are they?

  • @tienmhkimo
    @tienmhkimo 3 роки тому +1

    Just wondering Can two XLR microphones connect to USB recording interface to computer, plus another USB microphone connect to computer, all three microphones record together.

  • @lindasaelee4625
    @lindasaelee4625 3 роки тому

    Thank you! I think out of all the videos, this was the easier one to understand. I ordered the Neewer NW-700 Professional Condenser Microphone & NW-35 Suspension Boom Scissor Arm Stand with XLR Cable and Mounting Clamp & NW-3 Pop Filter & 48V Phantom Power Supply with Adapter Kit from amazon and put it away because it was not working. After a few months, I am able to put it all back and hope to start something. I followed your steps and ordered the USB cable. I hope this will work and then I can see if my microphone will work or not. I see the input microphone moving back and forth when I talk.

  • @neitex5568
    @neitex5568 8 років тому +11

    youre the best channel

    • @Podcastage
      @Podcastage  8 років тому +1

      +Neitex And you are too kind my friend.

    • @delcastilloian
      @delcastilloian 8 років тому

      what audio interface did you use?

    • @Podcastage
      @Podcastage  8 років тому

      Death Crow In this, when I mention I'm using an interface, I think I mentioned it's the Behringer UM2

    • @delcastilloian
      @delcastilloian 8 років тому

      Podcastage no you just said " you need a audio interface " but thanks for telling me :) btw does BM 700 works great on 7.1 Channel 3D Virtual Audio Sound Card Mic Adapter with or without phantom power ?
      www.ebay.com/itm/USB-2-0-External-7-1-Channel-3D-Virtual-Audio-Sound-Card-Mic-Adapter-PC-Laptop-/400883770992?hash=item5d5688e670:g:860AAOxy7nNTT-2u

    • @Podcastage
      @Podcastage  8 років тому

      Death Crow Most likely no. Not enough voltage.

  • @r8ees
    @r8ees 8 років тому +4

    Everytime i watch a video I always end up looking at those glasses

    • @Podcastage
      @Podcastage  8 років тому

      +Skech Get some. =) Ray Ban clubmasters! =) They are awesome!

    • @r8ees
      @r8ees 8 років тому +1

      *searches online*
      Thanks though :D
      would you be able to reccomend a pair of headphones comfortable with glasses? I currently use the Audio Technica ATH-M20X'S and after a few hours it begins they begin to strain my ears o.o

    • @Podcastage
      @Podcastage  8 років тому +1

      ***** I prefer the MDR7506. I have no issues with them being uncomfortable. But they are studio headphones. They also have a flat response so they sound weird to some people. THey are good for recording music though. They let you hear what you're recording accurately.

    • @r8ees
      @r8ees 8 років тому +1

      Going to Order tonight, good reviews :D Thanks again!

    • @Podcastage
      @Podcastage  8 років тому

      ***** Great decision.

  • @ukaszukasz7059
    @ukaszukasz7059 5 років тому

    best youtube channel about mics, audio interfaces and computer sounds

  • @meetimian3383
    @meetimian3383 5 років тому +1

    If we buy audio interface then there's no need for buying phantom power as it already have in it , right ???

    • @somerandomdragon558
      @somerandomdragon558 5 років тому

      Usually yes. But i guess you have to look at the description of the interface you want to use. There are also some which deliver a lower phantom power than 48v. However, most microphones which need 48v phantom power also work with less (for example 15v). But then you will have to increase the gain which will of course also increase noise.

    • @meetimian3383
      @meetimian3383 5 років тому

      @@somerandomdragon558 yes the interface I'm looking for provide +48 v of the power like behringer and focusrite..

  • @daviddipling
    @daviddipling 7 років тому +18

    Why USB soundcards is not a good solution now?

    • @yaej
      @yaej 6 років тому +4

      David Maslovaric, because the sound card’s only significance is to power it. If you are fine with a mic REALLY close into your face, just use the sound card. If you aren’t okay with it, you can just get a phantom power supply. If you don’t have a PPS, the audio could be really funky, and you’ll need to be in a very quiet room.
      Hope this helps!

    • @yaej
      @yaej 6 років тому

      Isaac Jones, unless your pair of headphones has a microphone, then no. Just plug it into the audio jack. But if you want to use the mic from the headphones, (if you do have one) you need another pair of cables. Here’s the pair of cables you are going to need: www.amazon.com/Headphones-Convertors-Headphone-Microphone-Simultaneously/dp/B01M8G1U0C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521209930&sr=8-3&keywords=headset+adapter+for+pc ; if you don’t know how to use it, here you go. If you have a microphone on your headset, plug your headset into the splitter adapter (the port on the end that splits the two other wires) then, plug the two 3.5mm cables into the correct spots into your sound card.
      Hope this helps!

    • @user-bx3nk7xx6i
      @user-bx3nk7xx6i 6 років тому

      i don't want to buy the phantom power supply is usb soundcard good enough for just games i don't record videos

  • @theabk9188
    @theabk9188 5 років тому +3

    you saved me

  • @Simonkipnerssoul
    @Simonkipnerssoul 5 років тому +2

    Thank you so much. Been going through a bunch of expensive audio interfaces trying to find one that works with my shitty computer I didn't know it was as easy as just getting a USB adapter for XLR to get alright sounding audio just to record demos at home. Bless ya and preciate ya.

  • @Nakuraa
    @Nakuraa 3 роки тому +2

    I'm using Behringer XM8500 and connecting to my laptop using XLR to USB. The voice is clear but there is static noise from it, I seem to can't make it disappear no matter what I do.
    There are no visible cable or microphone hardware fault from what I see, there are no possible other devices that could causes the static (I tried to move around with the mic but the static remains consistent). I even bought a USB port hub thinking that the static may comes from directly connecting the USB to the laptop's motherboard.
    Does anyone have a fix for my problem? Thank you in advance.

    • @DerPlayer1237
      @DerPlayer1237 3 роки тому

      You need to add more voltage to your microphone setup. Try looking up "cloudlifter" videos to understand why.

    • @Nakuraa
      @Nakuraa 3 роки тому

      @@DerPlayer1237 hi thanks for the respond, I tried to search for the cloudlifter, it is more expensive than the average audio interface so probably a no go for me.
      I see in this video that the person only used a XLR to USB on a dynamic mic that supposedly doesn't need any power to begin with. I used dynamic mic myself, so I guess that I dont need any power?. Maybe there is a fix for the sound to be like in the video?

  • @tsheringdendup8940
    @tsheringdendup8940 7 років тому +3

    I need to improve sound quality. .

    • @deeoliver3066
      @deeoliver3066 3 роки тому

      me too, i dont know what to do @podcastage can you make a video with the appropriate settings and use with audacity please? thx in advance

  • @DlolFace
    @DlolFace 6 років тому +3

    How much for the audio interface

  • @Bassotronics
    @Bassotronics 5 років тому

    How about my Warm Audio preamp to my computer? Would putting the gain knob high on my preamp damage the usb interface?

  • @ethangetz317
    @ethangetz317 5 років тому +1

    This video was extremely helpful. I’ve been scavenging UA-cam all day and this video had the answer to every single question I had and I finally figured out what I needed to order. Thanks

  • @razzka4097
    @razzka4097 8 років тому +18

    I love when you say: "if you think it sucked than give it a big old thumbs down" and that inspired me to do exactly what you said XD (joking)

    • @Podcastage
      @Podcastage  8 років тому +1

      +Gaming With Alex | Gaming and GFX HAHA! Hey now. =)

    • @fnbalistor9133
      @fnbalistor9133 8 років тому

      +Podcastage plz link the xlr to usb on amazon or ebay plz im thinking about buying it

    • @rorschach5510
      @rorschach5510 5 років тому

      @@fnbalistor9133 thats the saber adapter

  • @willbink
    @willbink 8 років тому +3

    The XLR cable audio, comes out pretty great, for a cheap price.

  • @satanicshinobi1996
    @satanicshinobi1996 5 років тому +1

    So I can buy the AT2020 and the XLR to usb. Then just plug and ready to go? Sounds to good to be true.

    • @hassanayoub175
      @hassanayoub175 5 років тому

      i was wondering the same thing because i just bought the at2020 but surprisingly it works

    • @satanicshinobi1996
      @satanicshinobi1996 5 років тому

      @@hassanayoub175 no way fr?

  • @PsyTales
    @PsyTales 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you. You were a great help! I have a question: How do I connect a XLR Mic to a Android? My Mic is dynamic and I have XLR-p2 cable. (It works in one cellphone, and another cellphones don't work and I don't know why)

  • @AakamshD
    @AakamshD 4 роки тому +11

    I don't even have a PC.. don't know why I'm watching this

  • @Honchodev00
    @Honchodev00 7 років тому +8

    I'm really mad I bought the damn neewer mic you have to by so many things for it just to work that they don't tell you when u buy it so your just like wtf

    • @assassinzrgamerz
      @assassinzrgamerz 7 років тому

      Bh dev same here man

    • @badGamerTV
      @badGamerTV 6 років тому

      you get the whole setup for 30$ withour the phantom and it will work or you spend 45$ and you get the phantom power.. if you got wither of those kits they are just plug and play audio interfaces are not 100% neeed they are recommended.

    • @yaej
      @yaej 6 років тому +1

      Bh dev, you can get a really affordable 20-30 dollar (usd) mic kit on amazon.com. (us)
      The Aokeo Condenser Mic and the scissor stand, (sound card also included), is a great mic for its price.

    • @VaMpReSss
      @VaMpReSss 5 років тому

      Bh dev I have the same issue

  • @tannerhelps
    @tannerhelps 2 роки тому

    This popped up on my feed and... LOOK AT THIS 2016 BABY FACE! Love the channel, brother. You do great work.

  • @mahamoudismail7717
    @mahamoudismail7717 Рік тому

    Thank you much man. I searched this for some time but not found better than this video to explain dynamic mics interface requirements.

  • @nolifejohnson5129
    @nolifejohnson5129 3 роки тому +1

    3:18 I have all the stuff but it just comes out as static am I missing somehting

  • @noahark4670
    @noahark4670 2 роки тому +1

    Hi plz help ..am new to this ..so i bought the dynamic mic ..and m track duo audio interface ..but i just notice that the sound came out only on one side .i watched your other video .know that it is because it record as stereo and in order to set it to mono i need to set up in professional recording sofeware ..but i not professional , i dont use those software ..i just want to use dynamic mic and use my cellphone to record the video and sound ..will the um2 able to do that ?? that the sound came out from both side ??? not extra setup needed..???

  • @KIFSCrypto
    @KIFSCrypto 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome video man! This was so useful to me. I really wasn't sure which direction to take until I watched this. Thank you.

  • @kurtb8474
    @kurtb8474 4 роки тому

    i wish all UA-cam ''how-to'' videos were this clear and easy to understand.

  • @dylanf3706
    @dylanf3706 4 роки тому +1

    Hi, I don't know if you'll see this 4 years after your video was posted but if I have a stage microphone with xlr to xlr, would my best option be to buy a box?

  • @user-xp1rf6im8k
    @user-xp1rf6im8k 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for a great and detailed video!
    But what about plugging a dynamic mic into an audio interface with an XLR-6.3mm cable?

  • @Nefarious_Production
    @Nefarious_Production 2 роки тому +1

    hey man i lost the usb cable for the sound card that connects to your pc and i don't what they are called or where can i get one and if i get one will it work with my sound card i am using behringer sound from your video some guidance or help would be great man.

  • @nobodyfamous6960
    @nobodyfamous6960 5 років тому +2

    Idk what’s happening but when I plug in my um2 to my computer and I play my beat in fl studio it makes my whole computer like unusable please help

  • @myoss
    @myoss 4 роки тому

    I have a question. I want to record interviews on skype. But My Headset Mic is not working. I used droid camera (To connect the 3mm microphone) on my phone. But there is always a double sound from the interviewer on my OBS recordings. I wonder If using an usb audio behringer(interface) would correct the problem.

  • @ArtyDc600
    @ArtyDc600 6 років тому +1

    Hey man ur great at explaining 👍👍.. i hav this neewer nw-700 ..i connect it with xlr to xlr on phantom power then xlr to 3.5 mm directly into the cpu .... I get tons of static through this setup...could a ext usb soundcard help me reducing the static ...cuz in ur video it seems to

    • @ArtyDc600
      @ArtyDc600 6 років тому

      Or any other recommendation?

    • @Podcastage
      @Podcastage  6 років тому

      I am only suggesting connecting mics to your computer using a USB AUDIO INTERFACE. That's the only really reliable way.

    • @ArtyDc600
      @ArtyDc600 6 років тому

      Ok ill do that

  • @shuttertalkpodcast
    @shuttertalkpodcast 4 роки тому +1

    Can I plug my NW-800 straight into the computer through a 3.5mm jack or do I I need 48v Phantom Power for it to work? Thanks great vids!

    • @mixvid9965
      @mixvid9965 4 роки тому +1

      Artastic Art You will need a phantom power supply for that. It doesn’t work properly even if you connect it with xlr-usb cable.

  • @binshadmb70
    @binshadmb70 4 роки тому

    After a hundreds of videos confusing how to use phantom power individually or with interface or I don't know the interface is already phantom powered or with a mixer my final assignments were done or should I use a plug and play condenser microphone TOTAL confusion..... WITH THIS ONE SINGLE VIDEOS MY TOTAL DOUBTS GOT VANISHED..... LOOKING FOR MORE GOOD VIDEOS LIKE THIS.... THANKS A LOT...

  • @iRockGaming
    @iRockGaming 5 років тому

    Can someone PLEASE TELL ME, do you need an external sound adapter to use any of the sound interfaces like the Behringer UM2? OR can you just plug directly into computer?!?!?! Reason I ask is because when you go to buy the Behringer UM2 it says you need a sound card....

  • @Vsalaslaw
    @Vsalaslaw 4 роки тому

    I help oversee a youth jazz ensemble. We cannot meet in person, so we need to purchase some mics for the students to use to record their parts individually and separately. I want to purchase regular mics (not USB mics) that we will be able to use later on in their regular mode. What mics and interface do you recommend for sax, trumpets, trombones, acoustic piano, drums, and amplified bass and guitar?

  • @shangtsung2450
    @shangtsung2450 3 роки тому

    I wonder, if I would need a balanced or an unbalanced XLR to 3.5 mm cable for use with the Samson mic you've mentioned?

  • @zerwn6593
    @zerwn6593 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video.
    I have a question : Is the cable balanced? Is the cable used for the bm800 balanced? 3.5mm to XLR
    I noticed that pins 1 and 3 usually come together on the XLR connector. Pin 2 goes alone.

  • @HekticGaming
    @HekticGaming 6 років тому

    Thanks for the awesome video. I've been debating which setup to use when I buy an xlr, but now I know an audio interface would be alot more suitable. Thanks again sir.

  • @BanglaVarsity
    @BanglaVarsity 6 років тому

    How is the quality of record of boom mic when it is used in computer

  • @alexsteinbach9899
    @alexsteinbach9899 3 роки тому +1

    in his next life this guy gets reborn as a microphone