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Unread post by globex » Mon Nov 28, 2005 9:27 pm

I have a guitar, a microphone and an Apple Notebook. I want to record stuff with my microphone, however, I need one of those boxes, such as the MBox. My question is, what would be the best purchase for me. I don't need any fancy sound boards or anything, I just need something that I can plug my microphone jack in. Also, any ideas on the price of something like this?
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Unread post by sunglassesatnight » Mon Nov 28, 2005 9:47 pm

We're going to need some more information. Are you looking to just plug into the soundcard? Do you have a budget? What sort of bus interfaces (USB, Firewire) do you have?
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Unread post by globex » Tue Nov 29, 2005 12:05 am

Im looking to plug into anything. I dont know if a soundboard is the way to go, probably makes sense to plug into the soundboard...

My budget is preferably under $100.

I have both USB and Firewire.
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Unread post by sb11710 » Tue Nov 29, 2005 12:45 am

If you don't want anything fancy you could just get a iMic ( http://www.griffintechnology.com/produc ... /index.php )
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Unread post by globex » Tue Nov 29, 2005 1:35 am

That doesn't look like it has a microphone cord input. I need something I can plug this kind of thing into:



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Unread post by sunglassesatnight » Tue Nov 29, 2005 9:21 am

Alirght, just FYI, that's an XLR ouput. If this mic is a condensor mic, you need something that provides phantom power to make it work. Nothing in your budget will do USB recording and provide phantom power. If you have a dynamic mic, though, that's no problem.

Given that, you have two options.
M-Audio Audiophile USB Interface
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=r ... id/701386/

M-Audio Fast Track USB
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=r ... id/703606/

IF you can go up to $150, the M-Audio MobilePre USB is much better than those two.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=r ... id/701368/
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Unread post by sb11710 » Tue Nov 29, 2005 7:21 pm

globex wrote:That doesn't look like it has a microphone cord input. I need something I can plug this kind of thing into:

As slimerdmb24 said that is a XLR Connector and you could get a XLR to 1/8" adapter although your connection will now not be balanced (XLR is balanced and the 1/8" is not) but I don't think you will hear a difference. and you also cant as slimerdmb24 also said use a condenser mic with it.
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Unread post by Jenns4Ever9501 » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:29 pm

Related: for under $200, what's my best bet for a USB device? My laptop is NOT firewire capable, and I'll be using a dynamic mic, so I'll have no need for phantom power. XLR or 1/4", I have multiple cables, including female XLR to 1/4", so input on a USB device isn't an issue. Thanks for the input, I'll be shopping soon, but there are so many cheap USB devices out there, I'd hate to get a piece of shit. :thumbsup:

Edit: I use Cool Edit Pro ver 1.2, in case anyone was wondering. Maybe old-school, but hey, it works for me. We fear change. :D
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Unread post by Coldchillin » Tue Nov 29, 2005 11:47 pm

Buy a mixer and your problems are solved. You can get cords that connect your mixer into your sound card input.
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Unread post by globex » Wed Nov 30, 2005 1:37 am

All the recording software have mixers now, so buying a mixer sounds totally pointless. No?
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Unread post by Jenns4Ever9501 » Wed Nov 30, 2005 12:31 pm

Coldchillin23222 wrote:Buy a mixer and your problems are solved. You can get cords that connect your mixer into your sound card input.
Sound card noise, forgot to mention that. I'm looking for a USB box because plugging directly into my sound card, there's a huge amount of sound card noise. Even if I'm recording in the software program with nothing plugged in, it's ridiculous. Hence looking for a USB box. :D
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Unread post by dmbandummer » Wed Nov 30, 2005 2:45 pm

I have this one:

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Works great with my PowerBook. :thumbsup:
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Unread post by 6_strings_for_life » Wed Nov 30, 2005 2:52 pm

dmbandummer wrote:I have this one:

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Works great with my PowerBook. :thumbsup:
I have that same thing and i love it, but i also have never used anything else

edit: i have someting similar that has two channels, but looks alot like that
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Unread post by Jenns4Ever9501 » Thu Dec 01, 2005 12:07 am

slimerdmb24 wrote:Alirght, just FYI, that's an XLR ouput. If this mic is a condensor mic, you need something that provides phantom power to make it work. Nothing in your budget will do USB recording and provide phantom power. If you have a dynamic mic, though, that's no problem.

Given that, you have two options.
M-Audio Audiophile USB Interface
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=r ... id/701386/

M-Audio Fast Track USB
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=r ... id/703606/

IF you can go up to $150, the M-Audio MobilePre USB is much better than those two.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=r ... id/701368/
Anyone have any experience with the M-Audio MobilePre USB unit? That's right in my price range, and from the looks of it, has just about all I need. Thanks again. :thumbsup:
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Unread post by sunglassesatnight » Thu Dec 01, 2005 8:53 am

Jenns4Ever9501 wrote:
slimerdmb24 wrote:Alirght, just FYI, that's an XLR ouput. If this mic is a condensor mic, you need something that provides phantom power to make it work. Nothing in your budget will do USB recording and provide phantom power. If you have a dynamic mic, though, that's no problem.

Given that, you have two options.
M-Audio Audiophile USB Interface
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=r ... id/701386/

M-Audio Fast Track USB
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=r ... id/703606/

IF you can go up to $150, the M-Audio MobilePre USB is much better than those two.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=r ... id/701368/
Anyone have any experience with the M-Audio MobilePre USB unit? That's right in my price range, and from the looks of it, has just about all I need. Thanks again. :thumbsup:
It is very good. Without a doubt the best box anywhere near that range. Multichannel, Phantom Power, made by M-Audio. It is a quality product.
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