Hey Folks! I'm looking to upgrade my mic to the Shure SM7B for vocal recording (singing vocals of a gritty, rock sounding nature 
). All the reviews I've read for this mic mention how it often times needs a gain push (anywhere from 40-70dbs) from an audio interface. I'm currently setup with a Behringer XENYX QX1202 usb mixer. This has a phantom power (+48v) option, though I don't know if this is what's needed. The mic input channel gain knobs say -10 (+10) to +40 (+60)...I assume this is in dbs???....if this is true, it SEEMS there might be enough to push the mic....right?? I'm fairly new to the home recording thing, so please bear with me and my ignorance :S
I'm just wondering if my current setup w/the Behringer will work well w/the SM7B, or if a different, more robust pre-amp interface will be what I need.
Any helpful input is GREATLY appreciated!
Cheers!!
-CM
). All the reviews I've read for this mic mention how it often times needs a gain push (anywhere from 40-70dbs) from an audio interface. I'm currently setup with a Behringer XENYX QX1202 usb mixer. This has a phantom power (+48v) option, though I don't know if this is what's needed. The mic input channel gain knobs say -10 (+10) to +40 (+60)...I assume this is in dbs???....if this is true, it SEEMS there might be enough to push the mic....right?? I'm fairly new to the home recording thing, so please bear with me and my ignorance :S I'm just wondering if my current setup w/the Behringer will work well w/the SM7B, or if a different, more robust pre-amp interface will be what I need.
Any helpful input is GREATLY appreciated!
Cheers!!
-CM