Fender Link I/O

[Tommy Two Tone]

I'm using the Fender Studio (free version) DAW to record. Along with a Fender Link I/O as my input device. Electric and acoustic guitars work well using the Link I/O device. However I'm having difficulty getting volume when using a microphone (Shure Beta 58A) for vocals. The vocals are weak when compared the guitars. I can't seem to find any controls that would give the vocals any volume. Any comments are welcome. Thanks, Tommy Two Tone.

 

[Papanate]

The Link I/O doesn’t support Mics - how are you getting the Beta 58 into the Fender Link?

 

[Tommy Two Tone]

Thanks for the reply. I'm using a mike cable with a 1/4" jack on one end. I plug that into the 1/4" port on the Link I/O. That same port is used for guitars using a 1/4" jack.
So I guess I'm out of luck as far as getting any vocals onto Fender studio with the Link. Do you know of any other way to get vocals into the Fender Studio DAW? I'm new to this so I'm trying to figure things out.

 

[Papanate]

Thanks for the reply. I'm using a mike cable with a 1/4" jack on one end. I plug that into the 1/4" port on the Link I/O. That same port is used for guitars using a 1/4" jack.
So I guess I'm out of luck as far as getting any vocals onto Fender studio with the Link. Do you know of any other way to get vocals into the Fender Studio DAW? I'm new to this so I'm trying to figure things out.

Get a audio interface - like a Scarlett 2i2 - Set the Studio DAW to use it.The Fender DAW doesn’t need a specific interface - they just want to sell their interfaces.

 

[Tommy Two Tone]

OK thanks, I will try that.

 

[ecc83]

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One of the above will boost a low impedance mic (~150 to 600 Ohms) to a level where it works quite well with "guitar electronics". My son used one to get classical guitar into a looper then a Peavey Bandit with an SM57.
Unfortunately you say the mic cable terminates in a 1/4" jack plug, does the mic itself have a removable XLR connector? If so you then need a male to female XLR3 cable and the transformer.

You are still going to need to get very close to the microphone, almost brushing the grill. Even with a good Audio Interface (a far better option!) dynamic mic need to be worked very closely.

Ooops! Just spotted "Beta 58A" so yes the mic does have an XLR connector...Top Tip. Buy TWO short XLR cables, you can NEVER have enough spare cables!

Dave.

 

[Tommy Two Tone]

Mic XLR to 6.35mm Jack Plug Dual Impedance Microphone Matching Transformer | eBay UK

Balanced XLR female input connects directly to low-impedance dynamic or condenser mics. Hi/Lo switch allows selectable 1:10 or 1:1 impedance matching for versatile applications. All goods have a 1 year warranty manufacturers warranty (unless otherwise stated) with the exception of goods which...

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One of the above will boost a low impedance mic (~150 to 600 Ohms) to a level where it works quite well with "guitar electronics". My son used one to get classical guitar into a looper then a Peavey Bandit with an SM57.
Unfortunately you say the mic cable terminates in a 1/4" jack plug, does the mic itself have a removable XLR connector? If so you then need a male to female XLR3 cable and the transformer.

You are still going to need to get very close to the microphone, almost brushing the grill. Even with a good Audio Interface (a far better option!) dynamic mic need to be worked very closely.

Ooops! Just spotted "Beta 58A" so yes the mic does have an XLR connector...Top Tip. Buy TWO short XLR cables, you can NEVER have enough spare cables!

Dave.

Thanks for the information, I will try that method.

 

[ecc83]

Thanks for the information, I will try that method.

You are most welcome. BTW the transformer can be kludged with the right connectors to make you a "get out of jail" DI box!

Dave.