Does Audio Technica AT2020 matches ?

[the7azen]

hello
spacial thanks to Home recording members they are my heros .
they reply on my posts in less than 4 hour with the exact right answer
I am really thankful .

I got 1 last question >_>

Does Audio Technica AT2020 match with MXL MICMATEP Mic Mate Pro Xlr To USB

If yes ..

What you guys prefer .. buying these 2 produce ..
Or just a usb Audio technica AT2020 ..
And whats the different
and i am really sorry for annoying

 

[the7azen]

And does any Spider Mount for Condenser Mics Match with any condencer ??

 

[TimOBrien]

Stay away from USB mics and usb adapters.
They are made primarily for podcasting (internet chat shows)

The mini-soundcard (digital to audio converters) are mediocre.
You will have big problems monitoring as you try to do overdubs on new tracks.
The short usb cords will bring a LOT of computer fan noise into the recording.

Do yourself a BIG favor and get a regular audio interface and use regular mics.
Great guide: http://www.tweakheadz.com/soundcards_and_audio_interfaces.htm

(you'll want to bookmark and read ALL of Tweak's Guide)

As for shock-mounts you have to watch what diameter mic its made for.
Some are made for large-diameter condenser, some for pencil mics.

I just picked up an On-Stage Stands spider mount for LDC for $30 at SamAsh and it works great.