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johnnypraze

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Im just getting into this Computer recording thing. My only real question right now is how to hook up a mic?

Im currently using my pc mic (compaq presario) and I have access to some nice mics (assorted akg mics, C1000, vocal mics etc...) but when I tried them the sound wasnt near as loud/amped as the pc mic. (I had to turn the mic volume up all the way so the music didnt drown out the vocals) Im guessing cuz I went from the mics MIDI to 1/4" jack to 1/8" jack to the mic input in the back of the PC.

Im using cakewalk pro as a multi-track studio.

My sound card is a sound max digital card that came with the computer.

How do I get the nice clean sound from a MIDI type mic?

Im only recording vocals mucis is already down in all cases.

all info is appreciated.
 
MIDI doesn't actually apply here. That is just for keyboards and digital data transfer.

The 3 prong cable is a regular XLR cable. You need a mixer or external preamp to plug your mic into then you can plug that into your soundcard's line in.
 
also plug in to your soundcards line in and not the mic in. . . never use the mic in. . .
 
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