Mixer/USB Microphone

[MrAlexHanson]

Hello,

I'm Looking to Upgrade my home Recording Studio with buying an Audio Mixer..i've looked at a few.

Currently I have an Eagletone UM-30 USB Microphone, plugs into my Comptuer with a B-USB(plugged into Mic) to Male USB Cable(plugged into front of PC)

With buying the Mixer, Is there a way to Hook This Microphone (UM-30) into a Mixer with just an XLR or a 1/8 Audio Jack....Do I need a Adapter...If So Link to What I Would Need Please...Just so I can Keep this Microphone and Don't Have to buy a New One!

Thanks in Advance,
MrAlexHanson

 

[shortedaman]

pretty sure your gonna have too get a new one

 

[TimOBrien]

No, the usb mics have a little interface built into them.
....and they are really only made for podcasters.

You want to get a decent 24-bit asio interface and regular mics.

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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

 

[MrAlexHanson]

No, the usb mics have a little interface built into them.
....and they are really only made for podcasters.

You want to get a decent 24-bit asio interface and regular mics.

So...I'll Have to Get a New One?

 

[Richard Monroe]

So...I'll Have to Get a New One?

Yes. Mixers and interfaces don't generally have USB inputs, they are analog devices, not computers. There are devices that would do that, but all of them are more expensive than buying a mic that is better than the one you already have. You have a specialized mic designed to plug into a computer, and that is all it is ever going to do.-Richie

 

[MrAlexHanson]

Yes. Mixers and interfaces don't generally have USB inputs, they are analog devices, not computers. There are devices that would do that, but all of them are more expensive than buying a mic that is better than the one you already have. You have a specialized mic designed to plug into a computer, and that is all it is ever going to do.-Richie

Alright Thanks.

I've Looked around at Studio Microphone with XLR Plugs.

THanks Again,
Alex