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stewartd
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I got a Shure PG48 microphone to record narration and voice overs on my PC. It comes with an XLR to 1/4" cable. I got a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter so I could plug it into my Soundblaster Audigy soundcard, but it doesn't record anything. If I plug my cheapo $5 mic back in, it works (but sounds terrible).
Am I missing something? I thought if I can plug into the card, then I can record. Is it the adapter? I can't understand why one mic works and the other doesn't.
Do I need to get a mixer, or a sound card with an external I/O board that accepts a 1/4" or XLR input?
I would appreciate any advice before I pull out my remaining hair
Am I missing something? I thought if I can plug into the card, then I can record. Is it the adapter? I can't understand why one mic works and the other doesn't.

Do I need to get a mixer, or a sound card with an external I/O board that accepts a 1/4" or XLR input?
I would appreciate any advice before I pull out my remaining hair
