How would I plug two micrphones into an audiophile 2496?

[xdefectedx]

Hi,

How would I plug two micrphones into an audiophile 2496? Any ideas? What would they be called, and where could I get them?

Thanks.

 

[thajeremy]

I dont know much about the card....what kind of inputs does it have?

 

[tmix]

If I remember correctly, the Audiophile card simply has a set of 1/4 inch line input/output jacks and a set of S/PDIF 9digital) input / output.

You would have to buy a 2 channel microphone preamp or a small microphone mixer to interface with it.

 

[Chris Long]

I simply have a 2 channel preamp (as tmix says) hooked up to my 2496. I have used an Audiobuddy (inexpensive and works well) and a DMP3 (a little more expensive--and nice sound).

I hook them to the 2496 using cable that have RCA plugs on one end and 1/4" plugs on the other. The RCA's go into the 2496, the 1/4" goes into the preamp.

The you can plug whatever microphones you want (using XLR connectors) into the preamp.

As for what the microphones would be called, I've always liked "Mike".

Sorry--couldn't resist. It's just that I don't quite understand the last line of your post. "What would they be called, and where could I get them?" I assume you're referring to microphones here? The short answer is "You can use any microphones you want". It's all dependent upon your needs, what you might have on hand or how much you have to spend...

 

[xdefectedx]

Thanks for the replies.

I was hoping there'd be something I could plug the mic's into like a converter from an electrics store. I am not sure what the inputs are called on the audiophile, but they're the same as the audio inputs on a dvd player. But I have a cord that changes it into the same as a guitar lead.

If not, the audiobuddy looks good. What about a BEHRINGER MX400? I've heard there would be a bit of noise with those. Would the audiobuddy not have as much noise feedback? Is there anyways of getting rid of noise afterwards? and I'm going to be using it to record drums.

Cheers.

 

[Chris Long]

Hi xdefectedx

The inputs on the Audiophile are called RCA jacks, or sometimes phono jacks. You need 2 cords that have RCA plugs (male) on one end, and 1/4" phone plugs on the other (as you say,, they're the same as guitar cord plugs...). You'll need the above stuff if you want to use both channels of the Audiophile 2496...

I'd recommend the Audiobuddy. It's simple, quiet, and actually pretty damn good for the money. Plus it gives you 2 channels--so you can run 2 microphones in the AP2496.

I have no experience with the Behringer you mention, but it';s just a little mixer, I think--it doesn't have any preamps in it, though I could be wrong.

In a fight between Behringer and M-Audio (they make the Audiobuddy and your 2496), M-Audio wins without breaking a sweat, in my opinion (and in many others 'round here)

Good luck!

 

[Randy Yell]

I have to agree with Chris about the Audio Buddy although I have used a cheap Behringer mixer with my 24/96 and it was better than I expected. I like the Audio Buddy, two channels of quiet preamplification. It has been mentioned on the board that the Audio Buddy doesn't deliver a full 48v of phantom power however I have used mine with a variety of mics and I've never had a problem even with two mics at a time.

 

[xdefectedx]

OK, well, I've purchased a Audiobuddy. Should get it in a few days, won't be recording drums with it for a month or so, but I think you guys are right. Seems like its worth the extra bucks, it's not really that expensive anyway, plus there's the preamp included.

Thanks for all the help.

 

[xdefectedx]

Testing

Hi again, I'm trying to test out and learn how to use the audio buddy but I have encountered a little problem. I've realised that not both sounds come out of channel 1 and that I would have to switch to channel 2 to get the other sound working onto my recording software. To get 2 channels going at once into my software would I have to use 1 of the RCA plugin per input on the audiophile? Theres only 2 inputs, but I like it to be stereo. I know I can just pan the audio in Sonar but that's with a bit of fiddling around.

What do I do? Hope that makes sense.

Ta.

 

[gecko zzed]

my guess is that in Sonar you would arm two tracks for recording, track 1 set to the left audiophile output, track 2 set to the right audio ouput.

As for noise of Behringer versus Audiobuddy, I'd say that was the least of your worries. For what you are doing, either or both will be fine.

 

[xdefectedx]

I can do it, but I have to convert them to mono tracks after they're recorded. Is there any way I can reverse one of the tracks in sonar so it's opposite to the other track?

 

[xdefectedx]

I am getting alot of feedback trying to record guitar with this unit. Why? It didn't happen before. Just now.

EDIT: Well, not a lot, just a bit. The gain is low. Just getting some noise.

Figured out the other query