Re:Mixer vs USB Mixer
2012/07/23 22:04:09
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A mixer is a mixer - nothing to do w/ actual recording. It mixes varies signals and sends them out - either analog or digital.
A usb mixer is the same as above but has a analog to digital convertor built in and uses usb to send the audio to your computer. You have a mic that does that already.
The short answer is the usb mixer replaces the audio interface that most of us hook up to our computers. You will find most interfaces have at least one xlr jack. This is the way to go. Get a shure sm7b (or similiar dynamic for vo work), something like the TC Konnekt 6 Firewire or one of the focurite or roland usb interfaces and you can ditch the usb mic.
So, to answer your questions in order - no.
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I don't know about usb mixers that much - I think allen and heath has a cheap one, but can't say for sure. You'd be better off w/ a $100-200 audio interface and a heil or sm7b (which is kinda a standard). If that is too much you can find a cheaper mic.
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