Recording Input Source

unifaller · Unread post by **unifaller** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 8:07 pm

If you use a 1/4 to a 1/8 adapter (with a stage mic) for plugin to a PC sound card, how well will it sound compared to like a mixer or a MBox. If possible could anyone post some sample files with the differance?

Tranman66 · Unread post by **Tranman66** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 8:10 pm

you wont get much sound because theres no mic amp.

unifaller · Unread post by **unifaller** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 8:17 pm

So normal PC mics are alot differant than stage mics?

mangold · Unread post by **mangold** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 8:32 pm

ur av is awesome

thejoe · Unread post by **thejoe** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 9:26 pm

unifaller wrote:So normal PC mics are alot differant than stage mics?

well, im not sure... but stage mics are low impedence, so you need somthing to boost the signal => a mic preamp. mixers have mic pres on the mic inputs, or you can buy a separate one, and im not sure what the mbox is like

but it wont sound very good if you just plug a good mic right into the computer

unifaller · Unread post by **unifaller** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 10:09 pm

Thanks man.

thejoe · Unread post by **thejoe** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 10:19 pm

yep
any more questions, just ask

or NPR knows a lot more than i do

unifaller · Unread post by **unifaller** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 10:28 pm

Actually while I'm at it, whats the cheapest way of getting a pretty clear recording? Right now I have a PC mic that I got for free about 5 years ago and cool edit pro. I have an acoustic electric guitar.

Tranman66 · Unread post by **Tranman66** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 10:34 pm

ok, so if you do instrumental, just plug your guitar directly into your microphone input, then make sure you turn off your mic boost under your input setting. but if you want to record with multiple inputs at once, you need additional equipments.

unifaller · Unread post by **unifaller** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 10:48 pm

Just instrumental. Will the sound card be able to pick up the acoustical tones and stuff that acoustic guitar amps pick up compared to like other amps.

Guess I'm gonna need to pick up a 1/4 to 1/8 anyways

and thanks alot btw, I really appreciate the insight.

Tranman66 · Unread post by **Tranman66** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 10:53 pm

just as good if not better (-_^) yeha go pick one up, make sure its stereo and not mono. after the recording you can do whatever you need to it with cooledit or whatever. nice avatar.

CheersDtoT · Unread post by **CheersDtoT** » Sat Dec 25, 2004 2:35 am

When you use recording processors like a computer...then you are using a digital connection. Your mic is analog (1/4 and1/8 plugs are analog)...inside your computer is an AD-IO converter... you are looking at the sample rate. The sample rate for your computer is prob. 16bit...44K. The mbox is porb. 24bit and 48k. Higher sample rate...better sound quality. People have the missconception that digital is better than analog signal wise.... that is a BIG fat lie... a digital interface runner at 24or32bit at 96K...is great but not analaog. Digital signal are just pictures of the incomming audio...analog is old fassion copper-wire...no pictures...full signal. If you asked an engineer if they would rather record a song to a computer running at 24bit...96K or use a Studer Reel-to-Reel...they will take the Studer. Always go for the highest sample rate possible!!

martinstud17 · Unread post by **martinstud17** » Sat Dec 25, 2004 11:40 am

how well would this work?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=r ... id/703606/

martinstud17 · Unread post by **martinstud17** » Sat Dec 25, 2004 9:28 pm

Tranman66 · Unread post by **Tranman66** » Sat Dec 25, 2004 9:39 pm

that would work fine, but i recommend this, just 50 more dollars and you get a lot more features
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=r ... id/701368/

i got this baby and i am loving it, but buy an Mbox if you can. if not, get this, this gives you more inputs.

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