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Hello everyone
I am planning to buy MXL990 Condensire .
My problem is .. i want to Connect the Condensire to a Phantom or a Mixer
And then to my laptob ..
I want a cheap Mixer or Phantom .. to connect with
I found "Behringer MIC100 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Limiter"
Does it connect to the Mic then to the PC ?? (is there usb slot for pc)??
My problem is with the V48 .. idk what to buy and idk how to connect it to pc
I am newbie on Recording World .. I need help
and thx
 
What you need is an audio interface. The one you mentioned is a only a pre-amp and won't connect to your computer. Check out these pages:

http://www.presonus.com/products/productListing.aspx?ListingType=1
http://www.emu.com/products/product.asp?category=610&subcategory=611&product=15185
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/MobilePre.html
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/FastTrack.html

Those are the types of devices you should be looking for. All of those will plug into your computer via USB or FireWire so you record into an application on your computer. Good luck!
 
thx bro for your quick reply .
Ok so if i get a interface .. i dont need anything else
Just Condensire and Interface and my Pc ?? Thats it ?
Is there a usb slot in all Interfaces ?? And thx again
 
What type of quality are you going after?

Phantom power can be supplied by a dedicated device, an interface, or other means. If you get the USB version it should cover you there. Without an interface though the quality can be sub-par. In terms of the recorded sounds. And the USB version of the mic doesn't let you multi-track and other things. Terrible resale value, under current voltage, cheap ADC, ....

With an interface, it should do the ADC/DAC and phantom power bit. But you'll need the XLR version of the mic and an XLR cable. Plus the usual mic stand and stuff, so probably a bit more costly that you were originally thinking. A mixer could also provide the signal strength needed by a computer, but it may not provide the phantom power. And other quality of sound issues.

Alternatively if you're not going to get too complex you can use a field recorder. A zoom H2, H4, and others allow for a stand alone device that records and has it's own mics. And also doubles as a interface. All the perks without all the expense. But generally limited if you need more than two channels.
 
Shadow_7 said:
What type of quality are you going after?

Phantom power can be supplied by a dedicated device, an interface, or other means. If you get the USB version it should cover you there. Without an interface though the quality can be sub-par. In terms of the recorded sounds. And the USB version of the mic doesn't let you multi-track and other things. Terrible resale value, under current voltage, cheap ADC, ....

With an interface, it should do the ADC/DAC and phantom power bit. But you'll need the XLR version of the mic and an XLR cable. Plus the usual mic stand and stuff, so probably a bit more costly that you were originally thinking. A mixer could also provide the signal strength needed by a computer, but it may not provide the phantom power. And other quality of sound issues.

Alternatively if you're not going to get too complex you can use a field recorder. A zoom H2, H4, and others allow for a stand alone device that records and has it's own mics. And also doubles as a interface. All the perks without all the expense. But generally limited if you need more than two channels.
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Yeah thats why i dont want a USB Version .
I am going after a medium quality
I found a interface that got a phantom power 48v

M-Audio MobilePre USB Mobile Preamp and Audio Interface
So i just plug the Mic into the interface .
And then ??? how to connect it to my pc ?? is there a usb slot ??
I am really new in this stuff ..
And i've been searching for 2 days so yea it got complicated .

So what you are trying to say is
I just need a interface that include 48v and thats it ?

thx bro for replying
 
the7azen said:
Yeah thats why i dont want a USB Version .
I am going after a medium quality
I found a interface that got a phantom power 48v

M-Audio MobilePre USB Mobile Preamp and Audio Interface
So i just plug the Mic into the interface .
And then ??? how to connect it to my pc ?? is there a usb slot ??
I am really new in this stuff ..
And i've been searching for 2 days so yea it got complicated .

So what you are trying to say is
I just need a interface that include 48v and thats it ?

thx bro for replying
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The MobilePre should be a good beginner interface, especially now that the new model supports 24-bit recording. If you buy smart, all this could only cost you around $250 and it will take you a long way and none of the hardware should ever give out.

Yep, you plug the microphone into the interface with an XLR cable, you install the software drivers that come with the interface, you plug the MobilePre into your computer with the supplied USB cable, turn on phantom power, and you're ready to record. You'll also need some software to record with. A very simple, logical, and free piece of software to use is Audacity. If you Google it you should find a free download link. It's great software to start on and will prepare you for bigger software in the future.
 
I actually have the Mobile Pre. The old one at least. 16/48 and 2 channels. A pretty flexible unit. The other advantage is that you can feed the interface with an external preamp and increase the quality. Right now my setup is rigged as follows.

- AT3035 ($100-ish used on craigslist)
- Mobile Pre ($80-ish used on craigslst)
# Sound Devices MM-1 ($350-ish - a noticeable bump in quality)
#With an XLR to TRS cable from the MM-1 to the Mobile Pre. (10' - $30-ish)
- An XLR to XLR cable from the mic to the MM-1. (15' - $40-ish)
- Mic Stand ($20-ish radio shack special)
# sE Reflexion filter ($140-ish used on craigslist, the big one)
# Sterling Audio PF1 pop filter ($25-ish used on craigslist)

As you can see it's not a cheap hobby. # marks the optional items if you go for a minimal setup. Beefy $785, Less so $240. Assuming that you have nothing to start with. Price of computer and electricity omitted. Which is why I recommended the field recorder route for small project stuff.

And this setup is not quite where I want to be just yet. Ultimately an AT4050 will replace the 3035. And something 24/96 the Mobile Pre. Although I already have such an interface on the desktop (Delta 44). Which lacks the other interface properties, therefor my optional extras, not so optional for the desktop.
 
Thx alot guys for helping .. you saved me from buying stuff and turnning them back .. really thankful .

So now i am going to order Those thing and please tell me if its correct

x1 mxl990 with xlr port
x1 M-Audio MobilePre USB Mobile Preamp and Audio Interface
Link of it .. Please tell me if this one can be attached
x2 XLR CABLES
x1 laptob with normal sound card
x1 software of it


And now the microphone is working . Am i correct

Sorry for annoying but i am really complaxed >_>
 
the7azen said:
Thx alot guys for helping .. you saved me from buying stuff and turnning them back .. really thankful .

So now i am going to order Those thing and please tell me if its correct

x1 mxl990 with xlr port
x1 M-Audio MobilePre USB Mobile Preamp and Audio Interface
Link of it .. Please tell me if this one can be attached
x2 XLR CABLES
x1 laptob with normal sound card
x1 software of it


And now the microphone is working . Am i correct

Sorry for annoying but i am really complaxed >_>
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Looks great except for the MobilePre you picked out is the first generation. The first generation only records in 16-bit quality, which will probably be fine for you right now, but it is always better to buy smart now than having to upgrade later. The new MobilePre looks like this and records in 24-bit quality.
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You can look up the difference between 16-bit and 24-bit and see if it's worth spending the extra money for, but either way you'll be getting a great interface. I have a MobilePre and it works fine for what it's cabable of. It's up to you.
 
Mobile pre is pretty low end. The old one 16 bit. But $80-ish on craigslist often. I think I saw one for $60 even a few weeks back. It is not the ONLY option though. There are many other devices. Some of which are better than the mobile pre.

It looks like that link goes to the MOST ancient version of the device. Mines gray with a black faceplate. The new one is different. And it's M-Audio, while a better reputation that many of the low end options, still a fairly low end option.

Edirol (Roland / Yamaha) UA-25
http://www.roland.com/products/en/UA-25/

EMU 0404
http://www.emu.com/products/product.asp?product=15185

M-Audio Mobile Pre (2nd Gen)
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/MobilePre.html
 
o .. now i get it
but most of interfaces there are no usb slot .
So how can i connect it to the pc ??

And Thanks very much .. now i can order things because of you guys

guitarplayr82 - Shadow_7 god bless you ^_^
 
the7azen said:
o .. now i get it
but most of interfaces there are no usb slot .
So how can i connect it to the pc ??

And Thanks very much .. now i can order things because of you guys

guitarplayr82 - Shadow_7 god bless you ^_^
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You're welcome.

Actually most all interfaces have some sort of output to the computer whether it be USB or Firewire. The only reason an interface wouldn't have a connection to the computer is if it wasn't an interface and it was a mixer. There is a big difference between a mixer and an interface. However, there are sometimes mixers than have interface capbilities such as the Behringer 1204USB:

Behringer%201204USB.jpg
 
the7azen said:
o .. now i get it
but most of interfaces there are no usb slot .
So how can i connect it to the pc ??

And Thanks very much .. now i can order things because of you guys

guitarplayr82 - Shadow_7 god bless you ^_^
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They are USB interfaces, as in the USB from the computer connects to them. But they don't have USB ports on them, outside of the big square port. So no long rectangle port like that on a USB mic, which will have to go direct to the computer with all of it's native flaws. The interfaces are meant to use XLR mics or 1/4" or 1/8" (6.3mm or 3.5mm) inputs. A USB mic is it's own interface and mic combo, and the only way to upgrade those are to throw them in the trash. Since the used market for them is virtually nil.
 
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