Recent content by CandyShakes

Could you please explain why an interface would be better than my current setup? The mixer is doing the job fine as far as I know. Otherwise I know I have to spend even more money to buy a simple Focusrite interface. I prefer to avoid USB connection as XLR / 3.5mm gives best quality.

I figured out that I went into control panel and reduced the volume input of the mic from 100 to 50 and it removed the hissing sound. This is just a temporary solution as I require my laptop for a trip and need to record on a one off. The challenge is to now play around with the settings until I...

Here is my setup: Shure SM7B > XLR > Cloudlifter > XLR > Alto ZMX52 > x2 3.5mm OUTPUT to Desktop PC "Line in" input port The microphone works fine on my desktop PC. Now I've tried plugging it into the laptop. 1) I tried plugging my microphone direct into my laptop's headphone port (it doesn't...

Thanks for the response. I've tried a new cable and it didn't make a difference. I don't want to go and spend hundreds of dollars on a new mixer, then a new microphone in terms of diagnosing the issue, then having to return them all to the store as they weren't the problem. How do I know that...

I have the following equipment: Microphone: Rode Procaster Mixer: Alto ZMX52 I'm not sure why this is happening all the time (for around 2 years now). Sometimes I plug in my microphone, begin speaking and nothing is recorded through audacity, or detected via my mixer. Once I use my palm to hit...