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2005/10/13 22:24:22 (permalink)

I'm having a little microphone trouble...

i need a little help regarding vocal and instrumental recording for homestudio 2004, if anyone has any info.

ive just purchased the AKG perception 200 microphone, along with the "female to 1/4" and "1/4 to 1/8" adapters to plug into the computer. when i arm a track for recording, the microphone does not pick up any sound. is this a homestudio problem or a microphone problem? any help would be greatly appreciated.

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sam
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    DeBro
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    RE: I'm having a little microphone trouble... 2005/10/13 23:15:30 (permalink)
    What you're doing with the microphone is totally wrong. That's a condenser mic and it needs phantom power to work. You have to plug it into either a mic pre-amp or an audio interface with a mic input - both must have a source of phantom power to supply the mic.
    post edited by DeBro - 2005/10/14 10:41:32
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    samnewcomer
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    RE: I'm having a little microphone trouble... 2005/10/14 18:51:22 (permalink)
    ok is this what you mean?

    plug the microphone into the pre-amp with a mic cable, then from the pre-amp (along with the other connections) to the computer? what kind of phantom power goes in to the pre-amp? thanks for your help.

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    RE: I'm having a little microphone trouble... 2005/10/14 19:52:09 (permalink)
    Use a mic cable with XLR connectors to connect the mic to the mic pre-amp. The audio output on the pre-amp is connected to your computer soundcard's line input. You did not state what soundcard your computer uses. The mic pre-amp supplies the phantom power for the mic through the mic cable.

    Here's a list of mic pre-amps ranging from very expensive to reasonably priced
    http://www.americanmusical.com/sort--s-Microphone-Preamps.html
    post edited by DeBro - 2005/10/14 20:03:13
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    samnewcomer
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    RE: I'm having a little microphone trouble... 2005/10/14 22:49:47 (permalink)
    thank you for all your help. i did a little research and just ordered a mixer with phantom power so im hoping this will be the final step.

    http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=live/search/detail/base_pid/631238/
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    RE: I'm having a little microphone trouble... 2005/10/15 00:29:23 (permalink)
    Yes, that mixer will work. Actually, I have the same mixer in my setup. I wanted to recommend it in my post above, but though you might want to spring for a standalone pre-amp. However, the mixer will give you added flexibility.
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