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![NUOSIYA 1-Channel 48V Portable Phantom Power Supply with USB Cable, XLR Male to Female Cable for Any Condenser Microphone Music Recording Equipment [Metal]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41t2Rp2COVS._SL500_.jpg)
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I stumbled upon this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005GJCA6M/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Q4KCAE2KRB7JFTJKMWJY
Takes in two RCA stereo pairs and sums them into one single 1/4” or XLR output. This could be the best option, yes?
I also have a 18i20 and I use 12 mics on my drum set up. I get there by using a two in/one out 'combiner' on two of my input channels. The product name is the JIB/C XLR Combiner and they are made by Galaxy Audio.
I highly recommend them:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00079OUNM/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A37AJD8XSA2OME&psc=1
Something like this https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-1-Channel-Microphone-Condenser-Recording/dp/B014H8AWGC?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=AUOXPLWF195VR
But I would check if it’s safe with the Hx Stomp first
Oh, good catch. I wouldn't be surprised by that. I found a similar product that seems to work the same way: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005GJCA6M/
I am not an expert on this, but I imagine a transformer will result in a colored sound (transformers are often used in pro audio for this exact reason).
I would imagine that it should still work fine, even if they were a bit dishonest in the actual circuit, but if you didn't mind the extra cost and need to deal with different cables, then the Rolls DB226 I linked above is probably a safe bet. It has no mention of whether it has a transformer or not, but I would expect the quality of the components to be better either way. This will be in your signal path, so it could definitely make a difference...but at the same time, this is just for a subwoofer, so you can definitely be less picky than dealing with full-range speakers.
is that 3.5mm jack on that dongle trs or trrs?
are you talking about this power supply? https://www.amazon.com/1-Channel-Microphone-Condenser-Recording-Equipment/dp/B07FFC4NF1/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=JCGMQCVNPF2H&keywords=aokeo+48v+phantom+power+supply&qid=1661227457&sprefix=aokeo+phan%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-3
This is what you have: https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-1-Channel-Microphone-Condenser-Recording/dp/B014H8AWGC
Any questions?
I got one of these when 48v stopped working on my mixing board, works great:
If it's one of the smaller scarletts, I think 48v is either on for both channels or not at all. You might be out of luck here. Potentially, I think you could buy something like this to power the mic and leave phantom power off on the scarlett.
nothing wrong with the mic I just think that for performance this setup is not it. Something like this should work. You can use the supplied USB port to power the mic and the best part is that it is still portable for jam sessions at the park, DJ'ing a rave, etc. I do not own this but it should brighten those vocals up: https://www.amazon.com/Moukey-1-Channel-Capability-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B07W53324Y/ref=sr\_1\_2\_sspa?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw55-HBhAHEiwARMCszlPSY6FFNHm1ghkWXsEcH9ig5hDwCC---QM2U4G52RbKv1EPmivx6BoC5uAQAvD\_BwE&hvadid=216506857602&hv...
I was under the impression that a shotgun mic would be more prone to picking up room noise. The one I have used in the past sure did, however, I admit that I only spend $30 on it. That shotgun mic's audio is barely any better than what the camera body records. So that's not saying much. The reason I was looking at the Okatava is based on a video I watched by the youtuber Gerald Undone, in which he reviews it among others. I thought it had a good sound and affordable cost. I'm not married to it over any other mic at this point, but my budget was around $200 or less. In the past my friend has let me borrow his wireless lavaliere by Sennheiser. That works great, but being six or seven hundred dollars, it's out of my price range. I'm just looking to get a solid budget microphone for indoor recording.
I found this phantom power supply/adapter on amazon. Would it help my situation if I were to acquire an XLR microphone?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014H8AWGC/ref=ask\_ql\_qh\_dp\_hza
Cool! They show you exactly what you need in that second image from the Amazon link. Either a Phantom Power Supply, or interface/mixer, and then you can route that audio to your PC.
The phantom power supply is something around $30 is I remember correctly.
Did some research i found that this can help me with using it for gaming or calls
[Neewer 1-Channel 48V Phantom Power Supply with 5 feet USB Cable, BONUS+XLR 3 Pin Microphone Cable for Any Condenser Microphone Music Recording Equipment
](https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-1-Channel-Microphone-Condenser-Recording/dp/B076WF7DSP)
I do, my mic is very quiet as well
Currently all i'm using is https://www.amazon.ca/Neewer-1-Channel-Microphone-Condenser-Recording/dp/B014H8AWGC/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=neewer+phantom+power&qid=1611417804&sr=8-2
I have that plugged into the mic and wall, and then into PC
This is all im using with the Mic which is plugged into my PC
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-1-Channel-Microphone-Condenser-Recording/dp/B014H8AWGC
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https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-HOSONGIN-Camcorders-Computer-Recording/dp/B08HRNSFBZ/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=xlr+to+3.5&qid=1609794778&s=musical-instruments&sr=1-11 (pick the length you want)
should do the trick. that runs into the camera as the second audio input, and then the mixer has the game/discord audio.
OR you could get a delay unit to run the mic through but that seems like a hassle/more expensive.
if i buy this phantom power supply - https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-1-Channel-Microphone-Condenser-Recording/dp/B014H8AWGC/ref=pd_bxgy_img_3/134-6298394-0671928?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B014H8AWGC&pd_rd_r=2f78caec-3c2e-4758-8054-601225ccd2f6&pd_rd_w=F1jxf&pd_rd_wg=6SUQr&pf_rd_p=f325d01c-4658-4593-be83-3e12ca663f0e&pf_rd_r=Z81E3NK4671ABXKPX4SB&psc=1&refRID=Z81E3NK4671ABXKPX4SB will everything work?
It won't hurt the receiver. It will sort of work, but it won't sound as good as it should. And under certain circumstances, it may damage the outputs of your stereo device.
The right way to do this is with a passive summing network. These are really very simple circuits, but are hard to find commercially. Here's one, somewhat overkill for your needs, and you'd need an RCA to 1/4" cable for the output to our grandfather's system:
https://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Audio-JIBR-RCA-Combiner/dp/B005GJCA6M
Since it's a condenser mic, it needs phantom power. There's no way around it.
Pulling up the amazon page, it looks like the top recommendation (and the pictured interface in the advert material) is this guy. It'll get the job done, and should sound loads better than what you have... but it's still no replacement for an actual interface.
Are you plugging this into a low power/battery powered device?
That may be your issue with this unit. Most mobile/laptop/low power machines can't handle the impedance required by a cardioid mic and give little to no input. Many newer desktops can handle them since they are running fairly robust audio circuitry and amplification (ex. my gaming desktop supports up to 600ohm studio headphones).
Something like this is an easy way to boost the power to where it SHOULD be for those mics, and it's cheap as hell right now. smile.amazon.com/1-Channel-Microphone-Condenser-Recording-Equipment/dp/B07FFC4NF1/
The NW-800 is an XLR mic and needs a 48v phantom power supply to work properly.
Neewer 1-Channel 48V Phantom Power Supply with Adapter, BONUS+XLR 3 Pin Microphone Cable for Any Condenser Microphone Music Recording Equipment (8 feet) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014H8AWGC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3NJNFbK4AZ3PN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Manual states only dynamic or self-powered condenser mics are supported.
It’s almost 18 years old and isn’t supported on anything past El Capitan (4 year old OS); I’m usually pretty frugal but even I’m leaning towards suggesting a new audio interface.
An AU with a single preamp (with phantom power) can be found for $60 or more, models with 2 preamps for around $100 or more.
I’d suggest looking at products from Behringer (their U-phoria interfaces are great value) or Focusrite (Scarlett models are reasonably priced but a step up from Behringer).
Universal Audio make amazing gear but they’re pretty pricey.
Figure out how many inputs you need, what your budget is, and check out some reviews.
If you REALLY just want to add phantom power, there are some budget options for $20 on Amazon .
So I recently purchased the Audio Technica AT-2020 XLR Condenser Microphone with an XLR to 3.5mm cord to plug it into my computer. However, I quickly learned that because it is a condenser microphone, I would need an external phantom power supply for it to work. I have now purchased the Neewer Single Channel 48V Phantom Power Supply to supply said extra power. [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014H8AWGC/ref=ya_st_dp_summary?ie=UTF8&psc=1] However, after plugging it in and setting it up with the mic going to input and the output to my computer, I still cannot get it to work. If I scream into the microphone, the Windows sound settings will show a tiny bar of input, but never goes higher. This makes me think that it isn't getting enough power to have a strong enough signal, but 48V should be fine for the microphone. This is my first mic as well, so I have no other equipment to test with to see if the power is truly the issue. Does anyone have any ideas on what is wrong?
Its something like this, i bought three of these for each mic. Really? i was told dynamic mics pick up environment noise while condenser mics only pick up from in front of them.
I have not attached a link to the original device. Here he is
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-1-Channel-Microphone-Condenser-Recording/dp/B014H8AWGC
I also use voicemeeter potato which I can increase the gain and even on Streamlabs OBS
Games do need to implement more accessibility improvements for people with disabilities but something I think might help you out not just in games would be a stereo to mono summing box. They're pretty simple, basically just combine left and right into one channel and let you hear both through one ear.
I did a quick amazon search and this seems to be something along the lines of what I'm talking about. There are also cables that can achieve the same thing but make sure they have the necessary resistors and circuitry built in to do the summing and aren't just cables that cut out the left or right channel.
Something like this would work for your application in combination with the soundcard you've mentioned, but this would require you to buy the phantom psu, the sound card, and the cables seen in picture two on the Amazon link shown above.
When recording, my mic will produce a weird, low-pitched humming that will resolve itself if I touch any part of the mic or cables that is metal. This problem is bad on an MXL 770 and even worse on an NW-1500. However, if I switch to my Go Mic (USB) then I don't have the problem anymore.
I have one of those cheap $17 Neewer phantom power supplies which I assume is the root of my problem. Is my assumption correct or is something else the cause of the problem?
edit: the link is https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-1-Channel-Microphone-Condenser-Recording/dp/B014H8AWGC
Would something like this work?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014H8AWGC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1