HISS noise when record vocals to the comp

[demoniobox]

Hi guys i dont know if im in the right forum
maybe this goes on "cool edit forum" or " computer recording forum"
Feel free to move this thread where it belongs.
Here is the point.
We recorded 12 songs on the Studio,and i want to redo some of the vocals
The studio isnt available anymore,so i have COOL EDIT and my pc
with LINE IN and MIC IN port,i have a SHURE M58 microphone goin thru a CANON cable and a Canon to Plug adapter plus a "Miniplug adapter" (If you want me to put a picture i can post it.
Well when i record on cool edit,the mic signal is very very low...i can barely hear it,i go to windows sound control and select "Boost Microphone" on recording properties ..there are recording and playvolumes
i boosted it but it sounds with HISS
what can i do ?
thanx

THE STRANGE THING IS THAT A CHEAP PLASTIC MICROPHONE CATCH ALL ...NOT LIKE THE SM58 THAT IS WEAK ..WHAT CAN IT BE ?

 

[notbradsohner]

make sure you go into the mic in on the soundcard.

 

[demoniobox]

YES IT IS ...i tried with a cheap plastic generic mic ..and it acted better than the shure..i have to boost the shure ....whats wrong ?

 

[Rokket]

YES IT IS ...i tried with a cheap plastic generic mic ..and it acted better than the shure..i have to boost the shure ....whats wrong ?

You need a pre amp. You will plug in the mic to the pre amp and the pre amp into your soundcard....

 

[demoniobox]

yes ! i thought about that !
how can i made a preamp ..or where can i find some of that ?
teach me im a newbie

 

[demoniobox]

can i use a guitar amp and then plug the "audiphones" output to the sound card ?¡

 

[AlexW]

No. A preamp is a standalone box. Search the bbs and you'll be overwhelmed with choices.

 

[Rokket]

can i use a guitar amp and then plug the "audiphones" output to the sound card ?¡

NO! The output on a guitar amp is made for a live PA, and is way too hot for your soundcard, you'll blow it.

Here is a link for you to look at:

There are some nice pre amp here, made for mics. BTW, if you use a condensor mic, you will need to have phantom power. Look for a pre amp that has that (most do)


http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/fg=42/g=rec/search?c=4639

 

[demoniobox]

Thanx so much ...i have a SHURE M58
hey yes i was talkin about send the "audiphones" signal to the board..not the
output...i think it might work
what you think
THANX

 

[Rokket]

Thanx so much ...i have a SHURE M58
hey yes i was talkin about send the "audiphones" signal to the board..not the
output...i think it might work
what you think
THANX

Are you thinking of using your guitar amp as a pre amp for your mic?

 

[demoniobox]

Are you thinking of using your guitar amp as a pre amp for your mic?

hehe yes ..using the headphones output ..its a 15w crate
i think the headphones output will not burn it what you think ?

 

[chessrock]

Demon,

I think you should plug a cord in to your head.

Then plug the other end of the cord in to the computer.

You'll get some pretty cool sounds.

 

[gordone]

Since you recorded the original tracks in the studio, I going to assume you want to release this album and want it sound somewhat "decent". My opinion is to go to another studio UNLESS
1)You have at least $500 to spend on equipment (though $3000 would be better if you just want to record vocals)
2)You have ALOT of time to figure out how to use the equipment (think many months-years)
3)Your physical space is acoustically "pleasing" (this is where going to a studio comes in handy)
Not to rain on your parade, but I think you're in for a rude awakening if you think you can stick your SM58 (not M58) into your onboard soundcard and have it compare with what you did in the studio. Even if you knew what you're doing, you would still be limited by your acoustic space (see #3) and the limits of your soundcard (which really can't handle a SM58 properly, read up on impedance for why)

Now if you just want to learn how to record, this is the place to hang out and learn. But it does cost alot of money and time, so don't expect anything "Radio-Ready" for awhile.

Good luck!

 

[demoniobox]

Thanx guys

 

[fizer]

Hiss noise when record vocals to the comp

I have the same problem. I use n-tract and when I boost the mic in the advanced section of the recording controls I boost my vocals to where I want them, but the noise is bad. So I record without the microphone boost, which has just a small amount of noise. Then I add a noise gate to the track, which elimanates the hiss. Then you have to do a lot of compression. I'm still trying to get the sound levels up to where the pros are, I'm close, but not quite there. Any more input on this subject will be appreciated.

Fizer

 

[demoniobox]

hey fizer...what we need is a PREAMP

 

[fizer]

tried one

I tried one, (yamaha) but it didn't solve the problem. I went to radio shack and i was going to buy a different one but was told not to waste my money, because it wouldn't fix my problem. He didn't have an answer.

fizer

 

[zaragemca]

There is a cookie which cost some money but is the top gear for noise,the equipment is called hi-dither,the name...Sadie,also Pinguin Pro-louness/vu/spectrum/phase..Gerry Zaragemca