Microphones

[Ian W.]

There is an argument made by some that the audio quality is superior for XLR. It is a technically true statement but you will be hard-pressed to find anyone with ears sensitive enough to hear it.

XLR is superior in more practical ways though. A solid majority of audio gear uses it, so putting a nice tube preamp in line with your mic is possible, or a good compressor. With USB mics, basically everything needs to be done in post. (I know you can do effect chains inside most audio recording packages, but lets not pretend those effects are superior to dedicated kit).

And the most practical reason of all? Tell me where you can find a 100 foot USB cable. With XLR, it's easy. So you can put your mic wherever you want to put it.

Really feel like I've gone and learned something there Thanks dude! I'd love to have a proper audio setup in the future because I love all that stuff Need to learn more about it though

 

[Tarmack]

Really feel like I've gone and learned something there Thanks dude! I'd love to have a proper audio setup in the future because I love all that stuff Need to learn more about it though

The basics are simple enough. Microphone + Audio Interface (either a small box like the M-Audio Fast track, or a mixing board with a USB out) = win.

From there, you can add kit piece by piece depending on what you need most. I currently use a Shure SM7B and a Behringer X1204USB plugged in to my computer. No other kit required, though I'm planning to pick up a Presonus Tubepre and a compressor at some point over the next 6 months. Your biggest expense is getting a good solid mic, which the AT2020 serves nicely.

 

[Ian W.]

Sounds like a sweet setup! Thanks for the helpful tips and information dude! Appreciate it