Starting from nothing, want to record vocals

[Shadow_7]

What would I need this for?
Also yes I was going to get a shockmount too, but seems I forgot to list it.

If you use external preamps and your interface has it's own preamps, many will let you bypass their preamps with the TRS connection for INPUT, but NOT the XLR connection. And some interfaces like my Delta 44 only have TRS inputs. And some preamps like the DMP3 an Rane 1? only have TRS outputs. Various reasons depending on the actual gear in use. Just different ends to basically the same wire (XLR / TRS). But some very specific uses internally depending on the gear in use. And other needs as TRS will add that pop noise when plugging/unplugging a live system and XLR wont.

 

[Tsun]

This is the post that contained the quote explaining what a pre-amp is. I dont mean that it explained about audio interfaces and preamps.

Ohh sorry lol, I misunderstood that.

Keep in mind that a good dynamic mic is probably better than a condenser microphone in an uncontrolled ( acoustically non treated ) recording environment. The dynamic is non powered in that it doesnt need phantom power and is not as sensitive as the 12v phantom powered condenser mic. The dynamic mic will reject most off axis and background noise and this includes the reverb or sound reflections in the room. The condenser is very sensitive and will pick up most sounds in the room.

I'll try reading more about the room's acoustic treating, since I'm not sure how far do I have to go to have good enough recording environment. I have a couple places that I believe(from my experience) would be easy enough to set up. Background noise is not a problem at all though.

If you use external preamps and your interface has it's own preamps, many will let you bypass their preamps with the TRS connection for INPUT, but NOT the XLR connection. And some interfaces like my Delta 44 only have TRS inputs. And some preamps like the DMP3 an Rane 1? only have TRS outputs. Various reasons depending on the actual gear in use. Just different ends to basically the same wire (XLR / TRS). But some very specific uses internally depending on the gear in use. And other needs as TRS will add that pop noise when plugging/unplugging a live system and XLR wont.

I see, I guess it can't hurt to get one then, just in case. I don't see them as awfully expensive either even if I don't need it. Better safe than sorry.

 

[c7sus]

But the XLR > TRS cables are use-specific.

i.e. XLR connectors are male or female.

The male connectors ON A CABLE plug into INPUTS ON DEVICES and the female connectors plug into OUTPUTS ON DEVICES.

Yeah, it's backwards from how plugs operate with power recepticles.

 

[Shadow_7]

Most times it's the inputs that need to be TRS. If it outputs TRS, you'll likely go TRS to TRS, not the other way around. So XLR Female to TRS. But not always. And it is use specific. The more expensive chains give you both options. The most expensive ones can be XLR only. Most home recording type setups have XLR, only if you need phantom power to the mic. And/or just for the mic. Check the specs for your gear first. Each unit can and will vary.

EDIT: Or just buy the connectors and DIY your own cables.