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highmtn
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Hi Bob, thanks for the feedback as well as the good info (re: mixer)
After considering what you mentioned, I'm gonna do some research online and see what kinds of mixers are recommended with my set up (Dell laptop and USB mic) at a low/mid-range price.
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I think it's a good idea and could save a lot of headaches and needless anxiety in the future!
Peace,
Johan
Hi Bob,
After doin' some shopping around at the Chinese e-commerce site "taobao", I'm gonna be giving the Behringer Xenyx Q502 USB Mixer a shot. It seems pretty cool - with a built-in compressor and some effects. I looked far and wide for a USB adapter which could accommodate a USB Mic ---> XLR (male), but could only find one with the female connector - and that one cannot go into the mixer itself. So, I decided to get the 'non-USB' version of my mic; the Behringer U-1.
So, the home studio's coming along - just put the order in today. Will let others know (perhaps on another thread) in the future how this affordable set-up weighs in for budget home recording. :-)
Peace,
Johan
@Johan_Kalevi
You can get gender-changer XLR adapters. An XLR Male-to-Male adapter would give you Male XLR on the end of the adapter you described... But it looks like you found something that might do the trick for you.
Bob
Thanks for the info - it's good to know in case the to-be mic has issues in the future. Kinda feels wasteful having two identical mics but with two separate connections. I just bought a couple of bamboo flutes at a local music shop ($3.50/each or so). Could use the USB mic for some 'zen recordings' as I don't imagine going too hardcore on multiple harmony overdubs :-D
Looking forward to having a personal mixer/mic set-up at home for the first time!
Thanks for the timely advice, Bob!
Peace,
Johan
As information to all the Behringer Xenyx Q502 USB Mixer DID NOT WORK OUT for Johan.
He needed a mixer with Pre-fader Aux sends on each input channel.
He ended up sending it back and got a mixer that was more suitable for his purposes.
He is now happily tweeking the knobs on the Behringer Xenix X1222 USB which cost a little more, but is more of a dream-come-true than his original choice.
Fortunately, the dealer gave him full credit on his exchange for a better mixer.