something like this might do the job:
Behringer Xenyx 802 Premium 8-Input 2-Bus Mixer with Xenyx Mic Preamps and British EQs with its two stereo channels IF I am understanding what you want properly
That'll work, but it's very limited. Note that you will need a couple 1/8th to 1/4th adaptors to plug in your volca (which has a 1/8th audio out) and your headphones (which mostly use 1/8th plugs).
Couple pretty big limitations with this particular mixer. First of all, it's all in mono, including a mono out; while the Subharmonicon as well as the Volcas are also mono out, this will make it hard to include anything stereo in the signal path. Second issue is that you can't do anything with the audio as-is except listen to it. Both of these things are fine given your use case now but you will probably need new gear for any future purchases. It's a better idea to future-proof a little bit instead of having to buy a mixer again in the future.
I would look at something like this; it's going to give you a lot more flexibility than the one you picked out and it's only a little bit more cash. If you need to shave money, consider getting a Pocket Operator as a drum machine to start. You can get some really good retro tones with those and it doesn't sound like you're super enthusiastic about using a Volca, so you'd be better off going cheap now and then saving for a better one (like the DFAM, Model:Cycles, or TR-6S) later on.
My biggest regret from getting into this hobby was throwing money away on "budget" gear (that wasn't cheap!) only to realize I would have been better suited saving up for a bigger, more versatile purchase. One deep, multifunctional instrument is worth 10 Volcas you barely use!
Thank you for the detailed response!
I guess the real difference between this one and the Alto I bought is that control room output.
Just curious if I could maybe make the same thing work with this smaller one? It's only an 8-input (still way more than the 2 I need, but hey, if it'll work, I'll take it), but it's smaller, so I like it more for fitting on my desk. The thing I can see being a possible issue is that it doesn't have an FX Send level control. Instead it has an "aux return". But I feel like if I use the "Ctrl room out" jacks to send to Line In on my PC, and then have my 'phones plugged in to "phones", and my audio in sent to the 2-track in jacks, then I should be able to accomplish what I'm after, right? Just have "2-track to mix" depressed, but not "2-track to ctrl room"? Then I can adjust the volume of aux and mic with "aux return" and "phones/ctrl room" and adjust the mic out with "main mix".
Or am I totally off the mark?
Again, thank you for your time working with me on this. I wish there were a way to play around with all this without having to buy it, wait for it to show up, and return it if it doesn't work! Would make this whole thing a lot easier.
And I know I'm not the only person who's started dabbling in streaming and the like, and gone with a cheap condenser mic and mixer setup to do this. I just wonder what most people who don't wanna blow $500+ on a setup are doing. Maybe they just don't care enough? I dunno. Maybe I'm overthinking it, too. Either way, thank you, again.
If you want to add more instruments at a later date, the critical feature you want on your mixer is a send/return loop. Almost all but the tiniest mixers have them. It's very standard stuff. They allow you to use a "send" knob on each mixer channel to send some proportion of each instrument to your effects processor. That way you can use your Zoom with both the Monologue (great choice, by the way, they're wonderful instruments) and the TR8 at the same time, or separately, entirely under your control from the mixing desk. The classic example would be to have a reverb or an echo with both your instruments playing through it, heavy on the synth lead, but light on the rhythm.
The 802 has that functionality.
Unless I am misunderstanding that your needs are a microphone, a PC input, potentially a second PC input, with the ability to act as a 2-channel USB interface, this should get the job done.
One reason I'm suggesting Yamaha is ASIO audio driver support. This isn't uncommon, it's just that Yamaha owns Steinberg, so seems likely to work decently.
BTW - you can get cheaper mixers, the trick is the USB interface with the PC. IF you didn't need that, this Behringer gets the job done
https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-802-Premium-8-Input-Preamps/dp/B000J5XS3C
So I'm looking to combine a couple of analogue sources (2 consoles + PC) through a mixer to my headphones.
Is there a stereo mixer that's compact and ideally on the cheaper side of things? The ones I've seen like this have a lot of features I don't particularly want or need. Would prefer to buy via Amazon UK if possible.
Hey I purchased the Denon AVR-S640 and my mixer. How would I connect my mixer to feed into the receiver? Eventually I'll plug my mics into the mixer.
I've been told the Behringer ones are good.
You can get a cheap 2 channel mixer for less than $100 (especially if you look for used/refurbished at Guitar Center/Sam Ash). Though, if you aren't performing as a DJ (mixing), you could use a soundboard style mixer. Something like this.
I don't know anything about karaoke programs, but with a little 4 channel mixer you should be able to use one source for non-karaoke playlists, one source for karaoke playlist, and two channels for two microphones.
As far as sign up sheets/apps, if you google "karaoke sign up apps" you'll see a few free programs that might work for you.
A small mixer will do the audio playback part but the microphone one may be tricky.
There may be a solution I am just not thinking of (or am aware of) though.
> Can you suggest a solution to the problem, something I can try out, or a new stereo selector, preferably one that doesn't cost a fortune? The current box allows me to plug inputs and outputs in anywhere and select which I want to use. I supposed I could get by with just one input and 3 or more outputs, but I'd prefer to keep the current arrangement. > >
i use a mixer, which gives me the the option to adjust volume and bass, mid and treble on the fly.
something similar to this https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-802-Premium-8-Input-Preamps/dp/B000J5XS3C/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1523218946&sr=1-3&keywords=mixer+xenyx
Stupid question.. but if if I'm using this mixer: https://www.amazon.ca/Premium-8-Input-2-Bus-Preamps-British/dp/B000J5XS3C
Does it matter how many tracks the recording device has if my mixer only has one stereo out? Is there a way to connect my instruments into both the mixer and the instruments, or have something like the DR-40 record the separate mixer channels as separate tracks?
I've been using a mixer in this way for years; it's nice to have a Youtube on whilst playing a game too - why not? Something like this would allow you to mix 3 stereo sources.
Have these. I (think) I bought these much cheaper during a previous Thanksgiving day sale link from this site a couple years back?
Very decent computer speakers.
Bass is solid.
Sound is above average for computer speakers at low to mid volume. Lacks built in treble adjustement.
Tunes moderately well with an external mixer. I use a Behringer xenyx 802
Simply my opinion but I have used one similar to this: https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-802-Premium-8-Input-Preamps/dp/B000J5XS3C
for years and it's been great. Just as you can see there, only one Headphone out, so you need some amp to power multiple headphones.
The Behringer Xenyx 802 is $60.
If the Xenyx 302 had its own power supply you would've been able to get a phantom power supply for around $20.
Out of curiosity, is the noise still there with: the Red Button up, the 2 grey buttons down, and the level on the mic completely off?
I am trying to do a podcast with at least two others so I definitely need an audio interface what do you think about the Behringer Xenyx 802 Premium 8-Input 2-Bus Mixer with Xenyx Mic Preamps and British EQs https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-802-Premium-8-Input-Preamps/dp/B000J5XS3C/ref=sr_1_13?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1498078855&sr=1-13&keywords=audio+interface
I'm confused. Are you trying to hook up the DXR-8s, the BIC sub, and also some other set of home stereo speakers? If you're just using the Yamahas and the sub, you don't need the amp.
If you just want the DXR8s and the sub, you could hook it up something like this:
PC/Audio2 (TRS F) | TRS (M) - RCA (F) Stereo Adapter ___________|_____________ | | RCA Mono | | | RCA Splitter (1F-2F) RCA Mono _______________ (Long) | | | RCA Mono RCA Mono | | | | DXR-8 #1 Subwoofer DXR-8 #2 (RCA) (RCA) (RCA)
Hope that worked. It's just a suggestion but should work. Start with the sub low and make sure the dolby switch is in the right position so the sub only gets low frequencies. Recommend playing with the HPF on the tops and the LPF on the sub for awhile to get it sounding good to your ears. Keep the cables under say 15-20 feet to reduce noise since RCA is unbalanced. And test it all out before the party to make sure it works. You can split apart most stereo RCA cables to use them as mono.
The better answer, if you are planning to use these PA speakers a lot, is to pick up a little line mixer like this which will give you a bunch more audio routing options. And let you run XLR to the speakers. It's worth it if you have a set of nice PA speakers. Those are excellent speakers btw, perfect for small events.
Perfect! Ive just done some research and I wont need a USB version will I, so i will go with the cheaper one.(https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000J5XS3C/ref=dp_cerb_1)
Yes I would like to use it for my game chat, I have thought about this and think it would just be best to use a webcam mic or something similar. Please tell me any alternatives.
Thank you so much for the response.
>I've heard that for your mic to have the optimal sound you would need some sort of amp or mixing board
While this is not entirely true having a proper mixer can allow you to use certain types of studio quality condenser microphones.
https://www.amazon.ca/Premium-8-Input-2-Bus-Preamps-British/dp/B000J5XS3C
Personally i just have a blue yeti blackout edition usb mic with a rode psa1 boom arm and it's fantastic for my needs.
If your considering a mic boom the rode psa 1 is among the best available.
For the cost of that audio technica mic (while that's known to be a great quality mic) you could likely buy a blue yeti and the rode mic boom for the same cost or less.
In that case you'll need an audio interface like the Behringer Xenyx 802, for example. If you want the output to be through USB then make sure the interface you go with has one.
And that microphone stand is basically as cheap as they get, you're gonna have a hard time finding something cheaper. Remember, you get what you pay for.
Since it's a condenser mic that means it's gonna pick up background noise fairly easy so you're gonna want a stand that gets the microphone close to your face so that you can bring the sensitivity down.
I guess I should of had my mixer, it is the Behringer Xenyx 802. http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-802-Premium-8-Input-Preamps/dp/B000J5XS3C
There is that option, but I want it to be sent into the computer dont I, so the my stream can hear it. (Not sure if I mentioned that in main question.) I tried it, it won't play in audacity, but it plays on the stream(obs). It plays in skype though.
My bad must've messed up the copy paste. The model is a Behringer Xenyx 802.
http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-802-Premium-8-Input-Preamps/dp/B000J5XS3C
I have a general understanding of what I need to do, connecting the ports on my PC/sound card to the mixer but I could use help on the details and I'm not sure how to split the audio to different ports on the same card so they can be routed to the mixer channels.
If you have a few bucks sitting around, you could get a cheap mixer to mix both mics into one signal for the Scarlett Solo. Something like this is $60 and will let you do a simple mix to send to the interface: Behringer Xenyx 802 Premium 8-Input 2-Bus Mixer with Xenyx Mic Preamps and British EQs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J5XS3C/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_p2q7vb3460ZFG
Great sound! I'm curious to know what your recording setup is. In terms of balancing instruments, if you want to record live practices, consider getting a few inexpensive dynamic mics and set one up on each person. One for vocals, one over the drum, one per guitar or bass amp. Then you could feed them all into a mixer (this would work for that, and it's only $60) which would let you balance all the mics separately, and you could feed that into a computer.
Yep! And I went with this mixer. It should have arrived a couple of days ago, but with the added security in my apartment, the delivery guy couldn't get in... two days in a row, and today the FedEx guy came and delivered my new Keyboard. (Mixer was free same day delivery and the keyboard was 2-day) FeelsBadMan
I haven't bought a sound card recently but I've had several Creative cards over the years and personally, every single one of them had either had software that was buggy and/or installed resource hogging crap.
Been burned one too many times by creative.
Hopefully they've improved but I'm staying clear away from this.
this thing looks great! Did you mean the 802? I couldnt find an 808...
So this thing will allow me to record single instruments into something like Garage Band AND plug in all the instruments and record the entire band playing at the same time?
By mixer i was referring to this: Behringer Xenyx Premium 8- Input :P the scarlett is a mixer i guess, never actually used it but heard its good as a streamer friend of mine uses it to convert XLR.
Wouldn't you be okay with a simple mixing board like this? I guess I'm not understanding what you need the crazy EQ setup for.
How about this for a mixer? Looks similar to the one you posted, but it's only $65 right now. Is there any significant difference? Thanks again for all of your help.
Ah I see, I noticed that the first time I DJ'd for a party. My friend had a set of wires that worked as a mixer, but no mixing controller like this. I have kept an ipod ready, because crashing and malfunctions happens far too often without a legit setup, but never considered having it ready in a separate channel, so that's awesome.
So most speakers have cords which go into mixers? if not what kind of wire setups do they have, and do most speakers need separate adapters to plug into a laptop?
and Do mixers have their own separate programs which connect straight to the computer/laptop?
I've seen preview buttons on some programs, now I can see how they are useless without having two audio outputs. I've always wanted to mix with Ableton-esque programs, so I can make legitimate remixes, rather than just looping sound and adding in samples :)
My problem is, when I watch most DJ's with professional controllers and equipment, I hardly ever see them doing any work. Many times I have seen DJ's be working on the mixing (the previews) and nothing looks live (For example, I often see a DJ scratching and changing EQ traits, while the current song is playing and never hear an alteration later). I'll definitely try out some equipment at next opportunity, unfortunately, I'm in Northern Japan for the summer and access to a good store is distant.
Thanks for the links!! I'll do some research!
this should get the jerb done: https://www.allen-heath.com/ahproducts/xone3d/
lol in all seriousness you cant just use a mixer, what amp will you be using?
https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-802-Premium-8-Input-Preamps/dp/B000J5XS3C/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Behringer+802&qid=1661391163&sr=8-2
I see a lot of people rocking models similar to this.
Get a low-cost mixer. PC and Switch both output to individual channels in the mixer. Plug your headphones into the mixer.
Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-802-Premium-8-Input-Preamps/
This is by far the simplest solution, unless you want the experience of trying to make something.
I would just go for an audio mixer. Behringer has a couple of budget models.
https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-802-Premium-8-Input-Preamps/dp/B000J5XS3C
Behringer XENYX 802 Mischpult https://www.amazon.de/dp/B000J5XS3C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_eASZcqxq5opL8
Ja das sollte klappen - ich benutze ein Xenyx (https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/product/B000J5XS3C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1) um Audio in und out von 2 PCs ueber ein 1 Headset anzusprechen. Aehnliches Szenario wie bei dir, Teamspeak auf PC 1 und Games auf PC 2.
Any mixer USB to XLR will work just fine. For example this one https://www.amazon.de/Behringer-802-XENYX-Mischpult/dp/B000J5XS3C
An audio mixer is the best solution imo but you do need to buy a couple extra things for it to work
A mixer that has 2 L/R lines for stereo output like https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-802-Premium-8-Input-Preamps/dp/B000J5XS3C/
two 3.5mm to 1/4" splitters like https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-CMP-153-Stereo-Breakout-Cable/dp/B000068O3C/
and a 1/4" adapter for your headphones like https://www.amazon.com/6-35mm-Female-Adapter-Converter-Headphones/dp/B07SM4ZM33/
It's how I have mine https://i.imgur.com/dwxUPx1.jpg
You could get a mackie or berenger 8 channel mixer for a decent price on amazon.
youll want your amazon rather than the american one, but something like this.
Do you already have a usb audio interface and just need a mixer? I've used this one for years now, and it's under $90 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Premium-8-Input-2-Bus-Preamps-British/dp/B000J5XS3C/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=behringer+mixer&qid=1587082174&sr=8-2
I use a separate second usb audio card (soundblaster $30) for the Skype mix minus so I don't feed my guests voices back at them. I use the FX SEND (red knobs) feature and set the skype line to infinity (left) and then feed skype from the FX SEND output (2nd from the top left). In skype, I select the sound blaster USB as in and out.
Gonna preface this with I don’t know if a mixer board that you want for that price range is possible, so I cannot answer your question.
If you still choose to read then what I can’t stress enough is not getting a cheap mixer. If you ever plan to upgrade your stream it’s wasted money on a this starter mixer that even if you find you will quickly outgrow or wish you had more options.
It’s better to save money and buy a quality used one from Ebay, I cannot be more happy with my audio setup but it wasn’t cheap. But like quality lighting, and a good DSLR camera, this is not something you will change for years (If ever) and will survive ifnyou decide to do a two PC setup.
I do wish I could link you something in that price range with those outputs and faders instead of knobs but even doing an Amazon search I am not coming up with anything. There are a couple Behringer ones but not with the faders you seek and the quality is nowhere near that of a Yamaha, Mackie, etc. the best I could find was:
Behringer Xenyx 802 Premium 8-Input 2-Bus Mixer with Xenyx Mic Preamps and British EQs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J5XS3C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Ygl6Cb8C45CWN
If you can wait I would highly recommend the Yamaha MG12XU. The quality is superb, I have full dual PC functionality. It’s pretty amazing and you can get one open box/used for 225-250 on Ebay (not including the price of cables/sound cards). I wrote a guide on setting it up below
I don't believe there is any trrs switches. I'm sure one could make it. I found a thread on diyaudio: https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/construction-tips/274213-switch-trrs-headset.html
my ghetto suggestion: not sure if this would work; but you could give it a shot and return the trs switches in favor of my actual recommendation if it doesn't work.
You can use 2 trs switches, one for sound going into your headphones, and one for your mic. You'd probably have to remember to switch both switches. I'm just not 100% if using your mic as the Line-IN for the switch will work.
My actual suggestion:
I'd rather recommend a mixer with an aux port (you can use a trrs splitter to feed your mic into the mixer in this manner if you have a headset) and not have to worry about using a switch and a merger. Just have everything run through a mixer (with an aux out) for the mic, with your input sources being your PC and your console(s). The aux out can be split using a mono-splitter back into your pc's mic/line in & ps4 (using a usb audio dongle)..
I however don't know what type of headphones you have nor mic (if they're even seperate/standalones). The only thing's you'd need from my actual suggestion would be the mixer, a 1/4 in to 3.5mm stereo adapter, five 3.5mm to 1/4 in audio cables, a 1/4 in mono-splitter, and a capable usb audio dac for the ps4's out and in ports. You might also want to get four 3.5mm ground-loop-isolators but that's entirely dependent if you actually need them. If budget is a concern, here's a mixer that will do the job: https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-802-Premium-8-Input-Preamps/dp/B000J5XS3C but really the main thing is that you want an aux send (it can also be called the FX send)
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If i confused you: https://i.imgur.com/M5hDUSZ.png
if your looking to switch actively instead of being "live" via your mic on your pc and ps4 at the same time, then i can only suggest expensive mixers (you'd need a mixer with 2 aux/fx sends). if you want to do this via button pushes look for a mixer with at least 4 "group" mixing and push your mic through the groups only.. it only get's more expensive if you want simplicity out of this.
I think you be better off with one of these mixer
Is that $100 include the AT2020 AND the interface? Or just an interface under $100?
If it's just the XLR Interface, I use:
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It's been pretty good to me. There are fancier stuffs out there, but this'll get you going for now.
Just get a cheap mixer. A Behringer Xenyx should be plenty.
Behringer Xenyx 802 Premium 8-Input 2-Bus Mixer with Xenyx Mic Preamps and British EQs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J5XS3C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_U5keBb3PF1HE1
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Nady/MM-242-4-Channel-Mini-Mixer.gc
This is not bad if you want something soon and on the cheap, but it doesn't have an EQ which is also something you'd want. You'd also need stereo 1/4" to 3.5mm cords... And assuming your controller has 1/4" outs.
If you're willing to wait for Amazon this is a little more versatile in terms of connections and does have an EQ.
Hello currently I have this setup:
https://imgur.com/a/0Ex48 The output goes to my monitor speakers, 3.5mm output goes to headphones.
The two inputs are from my PC (using RCA via a DAC) and a turntable
Now my question is how would I go about upgrading to this? (and do I even need to upgrade to this, I heard sound would be better?) :
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000J5XS3C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
How do I now connect my RCA stuffto the 1/4? jacks? and would this help with sound?
Is it ok to use something like this to connect the output to my speakers? https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01CT1XHMU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Same goes for my 3.5mm output
Sorry for all the questions,
Hope you can help!
I carry a small mixer like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-802-Premium-8-Input-Preamps/dp/B000J5XS3C
I have a tablet that I backup all my music on, and I have a 15-minute "premix" on the tablet. I've never had my mixer or laptop go down, but if they did, I would either route the tablet through the mixer (if the laptop went down), or swap the extra mixer and tablet for my DJ mixer (if the mixer went down), and then play the 15 minute mix while I reboot the laptop or troubleshoot the mixer. If I wanted to be really paranoid, I could route the DJ mixer through the auxiliary mixer and have the tablet ready to go for an almost instant switchover!
If neither could be revived, I could finish the gig with the music on the tablet and mic input on the mixer. I use the edjing software on the tablet.
I also have some extra laptops from my office, so I'll usually toss one of those in the car as well. And for big gigs, I use a separate laptop to control the lights, and it has Serato intro, so I could use that. It's all about options!
I have a similar setup as you...almost identical, but with some differences. I'll try my best to break out what I'm using. You may need to get a sound card for your macbook that has the line-in, mic-in and stereo out ports, commonly seen as blue, pink and green ports.
Devices:
Dongles/Misc:
Plugged into/from PS4:
Sound coming into the Audio Mixer:
Sounds going out of the Audio Mixer:
On the PS4 the USB dongle is recognized as a headset. I'm able to direct only party chat to that, while the game/ps4 sound comes from the optical cable in the back. I control all sound via the knobs.
To add on to this:
This will be good for a stereo application. It is cheap and will sound great. Plus it will give you the needed control for a stereo setup, of using one mic for left and the other for right.
These microphones are relatively cheap, even at their price ceiling. They use a Cardioid pick up pattern that is seems slightly Super Cardioid. They're sold in pairs, so you will only need one order.
These microphones are packed with features at their price point. Plus they sound great, so they're extremely competitive. They come with 3 capsules for both microphones so you can choose between Omni, Cardioid & Super Cardioid. You'll likely want to use Cardioid or Super Cardioid, depending on your use case.
Mainly comes down to this: Price at time of purchase - are they the same? Which is more important to you - Omni & Super Cardioid pick up patterns or a good shock mount? The patterns means purchase the Lyxpro, the shock mount means purchase the Samson.
Are they different prices? Do the features justify the price gap?
You'll need one of these or something similar.
You'll want one if you don't have one yet. Or if it is better suited go for a Boom Stand.
Cheap cables. They aren't OFC so you can look into slightly more expensive options. Maybe even make some yourself! :D
YOU NEED THIS. This is how you are going to connect from the mixer to the computer.
--EDIT-- You are looking at roughly $210 for the entire setup. Which isn't all that bad seeing as it will be 2 microphones.
That should also answer how it's connected.
I have this sat on my desk. Its not a DJ mixer, but it does what you want.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Behringer-802-8-Input-2-Bus-Mixer/dp/B000J5XS3C
Alternatively, if your dead set on using a DJ mixer, just get something cheap and cheerful like the numark m4, I don't see much point in spending silly money.
Would you suggest this specific mixer? http://www.amazon.ca/Premium-8-Input-2-Bus-Preamps-British/dp/B000J5XS3C
I would recommend getting a mixer and not doing the USB route. You have better control of sound going in and it makes you feel like a real radio person.
This is a nice starter set up:
Mixer
http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-802-Premium-8-Input-Preamps/dp/B000J5XS3C
Mic
This is really where it comes down to preference. I rock a Behringer MIC for my gusts and have this bad boy for my personal mic.
http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/b8dd84773f83092c/index.html
Here's an example of a cheap audio mixer that you can combine your instruments in, then send one out to your amp - there are lots to choose from Behringer on Amazon
Here's an example of an external audio interface for your PC/Mac, so you could plug both instruments into your workstation and then send them back out to your amp Presonus audiobox
I don't know if this would be the right place to post this but I'm kind of lose on what to do. I just got an Audio technical At2035 and this Interface. I can't seem to get my volume on my mic to be any louder. It is incrediably quiet and no matter what I do It won't change. I have the XLR plugged in and a line in cable plugged into the line in port right below the XLR cable. Then the 3.5mm is plugged into the line in jack in the back of my motherboard. Is this set up wrong? I DO have Phantom Power on.
Yes, I use this mixer and it works great
Behringer Xenyx 802 Premium 8-Input 2-Bus Mixer with Xenyx Mic Preamps and British EQs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J5XS3C/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_61nXvb0PPNV3M
So I was planning on getting AT2035 because it is a large diaphragm mic that is better at voice reproduction over the AT2020. Then I was going to use this interface because it has phantom power and it allows me to change the levels that my mic will pick up and output without messing with my software. I would use this to connect it to my computer. My motherboard is the MSI Z97 Gaming 5.
What do you think of this setup? Will it work?
If you can mind having only 2 stereo inputs, the Behringer Xenyx 802 seems to be the most affordable option.
If you want 3 stereo inputs, you'll most likely have to make the jump to 4. I have the Behringer Xenyx X1832, which I like because it has 2 Aux group outs (for your Skype calls, etc), plus a 3rd FX out that goes to the onboard effects. It also has a Sub mix, which like the Aux outs you could use for Skype via USB out.
Lastly, you should look into Mackie mixers as well. They are usually a bit more expensive, but Behringer has been known in the past for its shoddy build quality.
They have mixers. Such as this one
i have some ikan lav mics. i had some spare money and time so I decided to get a cheapo mixing board. I have gotten audio running through it properly except for my lav. I think i narrowed it down to the adapter. should i have gotten something else?
this is my mixing board http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000J5XS3C?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
this is the mic http://ikancorp.com/productdetail.php?id=929
sorry if this is dumb, i don't work with audio and this is my way of learning.
Awesome, thank you. I feel like I'm going to Podcast School right now.
So is the Scarlett 2i2 a mixer, like a Behringer Xenyx? I have access to one of those, but could not figure out how to interface it with my computer. I plugged the XLR mikes in, but I think I need a digital interface between the mixing board and the computer, like a Behringer UCA202, is that correct?
This the mixer you using?
http://www.amazon.ca/Premium-8-Input-2-Bus-Preamps-British/dp/B000J5XS3C
/r/audio is a sh*tfest of un-modded bad information... try /r/audioengineering/ instead or one of the pro audio or AV boards
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The Yeti is a great mic, when used properly. But it's still a USB mic, not a true sensitive condenser you'd run off a mixer with phantom power.
The 8500 is a good stage mic, (like the Shure SM58), but probably not so good in a podcasting situation, unless you have some signal processing. With some gain and EQ from mixer, and proper placement (to your mouth) it can sound great.
Even an inexpensive Behringer desk mixer with some EQ on the mic can work wonders on either a condenser or dynamic.
https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-802-Premium-8-Input-Preamps/dp/B000J5XS3C/
https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-Q802USB-BEHRINGER-XENYX/dp/B008O517IC/ (with 48Khz USB interface)
https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-502-Premium-5-Input-British/dp/B000J5UEGQ/ (less channels and only 2 band EQ on the mic input)
The 8500 does not require phantom power and will tend to sound quite different from a condenser mic both with speech and singing.
For recording vocals (singing), I'd recommend a condenser - in a quiet, controlled environment - (Pillows, hanging blankets/comforters and standing mattresses up work wonders for a impromptu vocal booth).
For straight up talking / podcasting, I'd recommend a dynamic, but a higher end Shure, AT or EV mic, or if going with the 8500, learning how to position yourself and how far away to get the correct sound from it.
Start searching youtube videos on dynamic vs condenser, vocal EQ'ing and microphone pickup / polar patterns. There's quite a bit more info out there that will help you sound good with cheaper equipment.
Don't forget the aux returns. So are they just smokin' crack in the marketing department? http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-802-Premium-8-Input-Preamps/dp/B000J5XS3C
You might want to look into the Behringer Xenyx 802. Behringer makes a solid product, I used one of their mixers before upgrading to my Presonus.
Although I'd recommend getting some XLR mics instead of USB. Maybe the MXL990, not a bad mic for the price.