real mic..

[Sebcore]

hi.. How can i use a real mic on my computer?The only sound cards they sell for that are extern?
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[danny.guitar]

You can still use your computer's sound card but it will be a lot better to get one made for recording.

The signal chain would be:

Microphone -> Preamp -> Mixer (optional) -> Sound card

Most outputs on preamps are 1/4". Most inputs on normal sound cards 1/8". So you need a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter. They are like $2-$3 at Radio Shack. You just hook it onto the end of the cable and then plug it into your sound card's Line In jack.

 

[Sebcore]

You can still use your computer's sound card but it will be a lot better to get one made for recording.

The signal chain would be:

Microphone -> Preamp -> Mixer (optional) -> Sound card

Most outputs on preamps are 1/4". Most inputs on normal sound cards 1/8". So you need a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter. They are like $2-$3 at Radio Shack. You just hook it onto the end of the cable and then plug it into your sound card's Line In jack.

i do that but it dosent sound loud at all ..i can barely ear what im racording..
what can i do?
With my cheap computer mic it sound loud..
tx