I'm getting white noise through line in

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Ok this is what I got: a Radio Shack 4-Channel Stereo Microphone mixer (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102920) connected to the line in on the motherboard (ECS 480- a 939 socket) of my desktop. For software I use Total Recorder 8.0 Standard edition. I have one mic and my laptop hooked to the mixer (I use the solero music viewer to play accompaniment). What can I do to get rid of the white noise without going over budget?
 
WesleyC21 said:
Ok this is what I got: a Radio Shack 4-Channel Stereo Microphone mixer (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102920) connected to the line in on the motherboard (ECS 480- a 939 socket) of my desktop. For software I use Total Recorder 8.0 Standard edition. I have one mic and my laptop hooked to the mixer (I use the solero music viewer to play accompaniment). What can I do to get rid of the white noise without going over budget?
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Excessive white noise is normally the fault of the preamp, but could also be the microphone. It's likely not the cable - bad cables usually introduce hum, not white noise, but try everything.

Even if you have little money, you're better off getting an interface by a professional audio company, such as the Lexicon Alpha ($80US). A USB interface will get you some very decent results for both recording and playback.
 
Lance135 said:
Excessive white noise is normally the fault of the preamp, but could also be the microphone. It's likely not the cable - bad cables usually introduce hum, not white noise, but try everything.

Even if you have little money, you're better off getting an interface by a professional audio company, such as the Lexicon Alpha ($80US). A USB interface will get you some very decent results for both recording and playback.
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I need something with RCA inputs. Any suggestions?
 
WesleyC21 said:
I need something with RCA inputs. Any suggestions?
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A regular input like the one mentioned above plus either a direct box for modern RCA input or a phono pre-amp for like a record player.
 
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