mixer question

[Blavelle]

alright Im almost set up with my new recording studio with my laptop equiped with cool edit pro2, my new mic (Shure SM57) and now I find out I need a mixer! basically all I need is a simple mixer to track into my computer will this do the job?

http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHXENTX802


also what is the cable situation? I know a standard mic cable connects to the mixer but what cable connects to the computer? sorry if this isnt the right forum but I really dont know what else is.

[misscc803]

What soundcard u using? If u havent bought a new one I recommend u buy a new soundcard/audio interface before buying an mixer.

Nicole

[tyler657recpro]

Assuming your soundcard has a 1/8" input if it's the soundcard that came with your computer, you would just need an RCA to 1/8" cable to go from the mixer to your computer's line input. They're a few dollars at radioshack. If you're serious about recording I'd probably upgrade my soundcard muy pronto, but it doesn't seem like you're really ready to do that yet, so I'd say the above is all you really need until you want to do more complicated stuff. You could buy a new soundcard/interface with preamps built in, which is essentially why you have the mixer, for the preamps, but that'll probably run you more than the 60 bucks you're paying for that mixer, which will work fine.

[Elton Bear]

If you've just got one mic, why use a mixer? Get a nice pre-amp and save yourself the cash

[random.hero]

Originally Posted by Elton Bear

If you've just got one mic, why use a mixer? Get a nice pre-amp and save yourself the cash

true that