Andi R34
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Microphone
Hey, 2 days ago I bought a new Mic, a Samson C03U, and I got some problems...I used it for skype and some video recordings and I can't use it more than 3-4 mins...after 3min the mic stops recording my voice, like it is unpluged or something...and the only "solution" is to unplug the usb cable from my pc and plug in back...and it works again only for 3-4min. This mic has Usb cable only and no software like that...
I hope someone can help me with that
Thx !
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rumleymusic
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Re: Microphone
2015/01/07 11:43:09
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It sounds like your OS might have a time-out feature active for the USB ports which, among other things, turn off hard drives when on idle. It may be shutting off the power to the mic after a few minutes to save energy because it does not recognize that the port is in use.
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Andi R34
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Re: Microphone
2015/01/07 12:48:21
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rumleymusic
It sounds like your OS might have a time-out feature active for the USB ports which, among other things, turn off hard drives when on idle. It may be shutting off the power to the mic after a few minutes to save energy because it does not recognize that the port is in use.
I use Windows 8, you're talkin' about: Power Options-Advanced settings-USB settings ? Because I have "USB selective suspend setting" on Disabled.
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Re: Microphone
2015/01/08 09:42:39
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If it was a normal mike with a XLR cable it would be easy to trouble shoot, this is why USB mikes are a bit of a rip. You can't use them form much more then you'd use the built in mike of a laptop. I'd take it back and buy a real mike and a simple interface.
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Re: Microphone
2015/01/09 08:53:32
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USB mics are not ideal for use with recording software like Cakewalk.
The advice to return it and buy a condenser mic or at the very least a dynamic mic is good advice.
Since you have a low post count, I will assume you are relatively new to recording. If so, your best option is to return the mic, get a "normal" mic....either dynamic or more preferably a condenser, and buy a music specific interface from Focusrite, Roland, M-Audio, Presonus, etc..... While the interface also connects via USB, it is not even close to being in the same category as a USB mic. A good interface makes this recording hobby easier. It resolves a bunch of problems.
there was a sticky post that told how to set one up... but mostly that is something that the more experienced users might try since it is pretty complicated to get 2 sound cards to work together. Nope...I do NOT recommend trying that at all.
Edit: I tried to find the sticky... since they revamped the forum site, it's not where it used to be.... so I have no idea where it went to.
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Andi R34
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Re: Microphone
2015/01/09 21:28:04
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Guitarhacker
USB mics are not ideal for use with recording software like Cakewalk.
The advice to return it and buy a condenser mic or at the very least a dynamic mic is good advice.
Since you have a low post count, I will assume you are relatively new to recording. If so, your best option is to return the mic, get a "normal" mic....either dynamic or more preferably a condenser, and buy a music specific interface from Focusrite, Roland, M-Audio, Presonus, etc..... While the interface also connects via USB, it is not even close to being in the same category as a USB mic. A good interface makes this recording hobby easier. It resolves a bunch of problems.
there was a sticky post that told how to set one up... but mostly that is something that the more experienced users might try since it is pretty complicated to get 2 sound cards to work together. Nope...I do NOT recommend trying that at all.
Edit: I tried to find the sticky... since they revamped the forum site, it's not where it used to be.... so I have no idea where it went to.
Well....yea, i'm new to recording... I think i'll send the mic back and get another one(a friend of mine recommended me to buy a Blue yeti...what do you think about it) I don't use the mic to record music/instruments, I use it in video recording or streaming...like YouTube/Twitch
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Re: Microphone
2015/01/10 07:04:11
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I suspect you will have the same problem with ANY USB connected microphone. You need to get the USB timeout problem corrected on the PC.
What type of PC do you have? A Laptop or a Desktop? If its a Desktop and you are plugging into a front panel USB port, try a USB port on the rear.
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Re: Microphone
2015/01/10 08:05:15
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If you are running Win 7, you have to go into the advanced power settings under "change plan" and shut off the feature that allows the USB port to be shut off.
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Re: Microphone
2015/01/10 13:44:13
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Not only does USB suspend have to be disabled in power settings, to get rid of it completely you also need to right click on all the USB hubs/ports in Windows device manager, select "properties" and deselect the tick-box on one of the properties tags that tells Windows to put it to sleep.
Windows has been very determined to put USB into power-saving suspend since Vista.
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Andi R34
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Re: Microphone
2015/01/11 18:11:51
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fireberd
I suspect you will have the same problem with ANY USB connected microphone. You need to get the USB timeout problem corrected on the PC.
What type of PC do you have? A Laptop or a Desktop? If its a Desktop and you are plugging into a front panel USB port, try a USB port on the rear.
I use a desktop and this is actually my first proper mic that i use, till now i only used mics from the headphones(and i haven't any problems with them)...I tried all the usb ports on my pc(6) and nothing is happening..I alos tried the mic on on laptop) and i got the same problem...so I guess the problem is with the mic ?
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Andi R34
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Re: Microphone
2015/01/11 18:14:17
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FLZapped
If you are running Win 7, you have to go into the advanced power settings under "change plan" and shut off the feature that allows the USB port to be shut off.
I use windows 8.1 ...is there any differences between these two ?(i mean the place of this option)
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Andi R34
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Re: Microphone
2015/01/11 18:39:39
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tlw
Not only does USB suspend have to be disabled in power settings, to get rid of it completely you also need to right click on all the USB hubs/ports in Windows device manager, select "properties" and deselect the tick-box on one of the properties tags that tells Windows to put it to sleep.
Windows has been very determined to put USB into power-saving suspend since Vista.
I disabled all usb's....and nothing...
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