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« on: September 01, 2010, 11:05:59 AM » |
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I looked everywhere for one of these, but everything I found was at least a hundred bucks or more. I finally found one down under, way down under in Australia! Their version of Musicians Friend is called Swamp Industries. I bought one of their ISK UC100 USB to XLR microphone adapters for 20 bucks US! It arrived in only 9 days. Plug and play with a 20 db boost so no need for a pricey pre-amp either. No built-in phantom power but that isnt a problem if you use a good dynamic mic, or a condenser that has its own power source like a internal battery. Of course you could always buy a seperate phantom power supply. Highly recommended for the home recording enthusiast who is on a budget (who isn't these days).  |
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« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2010, 12:14:26 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2010, 12:44:36 PM » |
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Thanks Wyot. The only thing about this adapter is that it takes up a lot of space around the USB port on your computer. I had to move some other cables out of the way so the plug would seat properly. This could be a problem if your computer has recessed or hard to get to USB ports. My computer has several on the back so I did not have a problem (fortunately).
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« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2010, 07:03:47 AM » |
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Hey camo... I've just ordered a guitar lead with 1/4 inch jack one end and USB the other end. Plug and play and when i get it, I hope to plug the jack end into my Zoom effects box that is also a pre-amp and the other staight into my computer. It is $80 Australian but if it gets me playing behind some of my tracks.... It's well worth it. If not I'll sell it on ebay  Hey and we're not that far down under lol.  |
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« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2010, 09:41:51 AM » |
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Hey Emjay. I hope that connector works for you. I can't foresee any reason why it would'nt. A buddy of mine uses a ZOOM recorder to lay down guitar tracks and the quality is really amazing. When I ordered my adapter from Swamp Industries, I envisioned it being put on a tramp steamer, taking months to get to the US. Nine days really isn't that bad considering how far away Australia is. Just kidding man, the world is getting smaller everyday.  |
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« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2011, 02:29:01 AM » |
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Hey plug in people, I understand that cost can be a factor for some of us, but a usb audio interface is so worth the money, take for example (and no I'm not a stock holder,) the Yamaha Audiogram 6. This is a very affordable interface ($100-$125 US) available online at Guitarcenter.com. It comes with Cubase AI4 recording software (virtual mixer, effects, eq, etc) and although small (8"x10") it is mighty. It comes with 2 xlr plugs or 1/4" plugs for mics and inst, phantom power for condensor mics, each line has it's own gain, compression, and level controls with peak meter, it also has a master level, DAW, and peak signal indicator along with stereo out jacks and headphone jack. I mean, yeah you could plug and play I guess, but for $100 you can plug right into it, it plugs into your usb port and suddenly you are recording with some authority with quality stuff. This interface has more than others priced at $400-500, and with Cubase plug in technology (these guys are German) it is state of the art. So although I like to see commerce with our good friends down under, you can order one of these online and be recording in 5 days. It's easy to use, and I love it. Anyway, this is an old post and I don't know if you'll even read this, but hey, that never stopped me before. Late, eno
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« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2011, 08:52:47 PM » |
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Having a good PC,sound card,Auto interface,mic are all needed for good recording
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« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2011, 08:55:22 PM » |
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good point Ant
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« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2011, 02:38:00 PM » |
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hey camo, do u think the adapter would work for wireless dynamic mics?
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« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2011, 11:18:49 AM » |
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Sorry for the late response, but I don't see why one of these connectors would not work with a wireless mic, providing that the output from the receiver is XLR. Most of the wireless mic receivers that I have seen had 1/4" phone jacks for the output, but I have only worked with cheap ones, and that was back in the nineties. But yes, if the output is XLR, you should be able to connect to your computer via the xlr to usb connector that I described. Let me know if you decide to try this.
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« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2011, 02:24:54 PM » |
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Guys trying to use a wireless MIC on a home recording system is not a good idea. There is so much static electricity and home wiring that can cause you problems. If you are having buzzing or humming problems try to Isolate the ground on the electrical outlets that feeds all your studio equipment.
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