What Do I need to Start Using My MIc?

[g blaze]

hi,

I bought a CM-H8B Cardioid Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, it did not came w/ a cable, or anything to plug it in to my PC. I am new at this and i need to record a track.

Specifications:
Type condenser microphone
Element pressure gradient,FET preamplifier
Polar pattern cardioid
Frequency response 30~20000Hz
Sensitivity -34dBV/Pa (20mV/Pa)
Rated impedance 200 ohm
Minimum load impedance 1000 ohm
Equivalent noise level 18dB (A weighted IEC/DIN651)
Max. SPL 142dB (THD£0.5% 1000Hz)
Signal-to-noise ratio 76dB
Dynamic range 124dB
Power supply 48V phantom power (P48,IEC268-15/DIN 45596)
Current consumption 2.7mA
Connector 3 pin XLR gold-plated
Color Champagne-silver
Dimensions Max.54mm(2.125")x200mm(7.875")
Weight 550 g (19.5 oz)

INFO:

Additional information:

1. Accessories: one HM-8 swivel adaptor,one YA-1screw adaptor.
2. this product is packed in A3 suitcase.

Optional accessories:
HM-7 elastic shock-mount
HM-18AD anti-POP barrier
S-65B1 foam windscreen
PS-2phantom power supply

What do I need to use this microphone??

can someone help me??

Thank You

[Rust E-Z]

What are you looking to record? If you think you need a mic like that to record you will need other gear to plug in to your pc. There are mics out there that you can just plug into your usb if you want to keep it simple. To use that mice you need either a mic pre with adaptors to plug into your sound card or a sound card/audio interface with built in mic pre's.

[elicantu]

you need a preamp and a converter or interface so it can go into your computer
but you can get pretty cheap combos to do that..

whats your budget on this?

you can get something cheap like this to start out

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ace?sku=241710

just look around musicians friend and you will find something..

[g blaze]

thank you for your information...you guys think that this one can do the job 4 now??




http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...amp?sku=182482

[crazydoc]

You might as well get this one - it's the original that Behringer copied, and it's $10 cheaper.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...amp?sku=180581

[Sen]

Originally Posted by g blaze

thank you for your information...you guys think that this one can do the job 4 now??




http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...amp?sku=182482

You're half way there with that one.
What soundcard is in your computer?

[g blaze]

wao thanks man this forum is great, and this will help me to plug it into the pc also?

[elicantu]

in a way..you will still have to get a "line" cable and a little converter so it can go into your soundcard...shouldnt be more than 20bucks more..

[g blaze]

Originally Posted by Sen

You're half way there with that one.
What soundcard is in your computer?

I HAVE A SOUND BLASTER 24 LIVE BIT 7.1 SURROUND

THIS ONE:


http://us.creative.com/products/prod...&product=10315

[g blaze]

Originally Posted by elicantu

in a way..you will still have to get a "line" cable and a little converter so it can go into your soundcard...shouldnt be more than 20bucks more..

do you know where can i find those?

[elicantu]

order it in the same package with musician's friend..

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ble?sku=336122


and im pretty sure this is the adaptor you need for it to go to your comp
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ack?sku=333092

[g blaze]

thanks man i really appreciated

[Rust E-Z]

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...les?sku=333053 or http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ble?sku=330498 or http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ble?sku=330481

[g blaze]

thanks man