question on usb microphones

[WreakHavocMusic]

they plug into the computer directly and the its able to record right?

 

[Shadow_7]

Unless it's broke.

Or you don't have the right software.

Or you don't have a computer / USB capatible device.

Or ..........

 

[Jeff_D]

yes.... but, unless you're doing simple spoken word voice type stuff, I'd get an actual real interface and a quality mic. my 2c.

 

[WreakHavocMusic]

^what interface do u use? I plan on doing vocals, for hip-hop/rap.

the mic im using is a eagletone um30.

 

[TimOBrien]

USB mics are (for the most part) just for podcasting and not really for music production.
You really want a decent ASIO capable interface.

Here's a good guide and tested suggestions that WORK: http://www.tweakheadz.com/soundcards_for_the_home_studio.htm

(you'll want to bookmark and read through all of Tweak's Guide while you're there...)

Another good article: Choosing an audio interface - http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/sep08/articles/audiointerfaces.htm

 

[Shadow_7]

You need an interface that is FULL DUPLEX for music type recording. That is to say that it can INPUT and OUTPUT at the same time (and keep the two separate). USB mics are generally INPUT ONLY.

 

[Richard Monroe]

Well for whatever reason, the server won't let me complete this post properly or delete it.-Richie

 

[Richard Monroe]

Let's try again- Yeah most digital mics are just for Podcasters, and then there are those others:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TLM103Dig/

And for **Really Serious** Podcasters:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SolutionDM/

For ordinary po' folk, the best of the lot may be the Samson G-track. At least you get a headphone jack, separate a line/instrument in, a level indicator, and a volume control, more like a real interface. Another alternative is B.L.U.E. Yeti, which gives you multipattern options, including stereo:

http://www.8thstreet.com/product.asp?ProductCode=42789&Category=Audio_Interfaces

http://www.8thstreet.com/product.asp?ProductCode=61089&Category=Microphones

Frankly, if you're not going to get something with a headphone jack, just get an inline adapter/convertor, such as:

http://www.8thstreet.com/product.asp?ProductCode=42882&Category=Audio_Interfaces

That way, you can use any mic you want, and when you upgrade, you won't have a useless USB mic.

Or-be a *real man*, and buy a Solution D! Then people will know you are truly committed to digital microphones (or at least you were committed)-Richie