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.
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
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.
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 .
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.
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.
You need a phantom power supply. I have one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-1-Channel-Microphone-Condenser-Recording/dp/B014H8AWGC
If you search on Amazon you can find others for just a bit more money. I've had no problems with mine, but others have reported that it adds a bit of noise to the signal. Of you can spare the extra money, id go with a lottle nicer one.
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-1-Channel-Microphone-Condenser-Recording/dp/B014H8AWGC/ref=pd_bxgy_267_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B014H8AWGC&pd_rd_r=D57N2YTBVSDMCF265EMM&pd_rd_w=6QTEI&pd_rd_wg=tFDSC&psc=1&refRID=D57N2YTBVSD... would this be a good one? its the one it comes with
Since it was a Neewer mic, I got the suggested Neewer 48V Phantom Power supply unit. Here's the link to the Amazon product:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B014H8AWGC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
For the XLR cables, there is an XLR cable running from the condenser mic itself to the Phantom Power, then another separate XLR cable running out from the Phantom Power to the amp or onboard soundcard (3.5 mm). I did not opt to buy the ~$7 USB adapter that was also suggested on the purchase page.
I have this mic, it's really not too bad with static and all that, but I have an audio interface. What do you mean when you say it's connected to phantom power? Something like this device?
I have never dealt with something like that, but it's possible that with a device like that it's just cranking everything to max. You probably want something that allows you to adjust the gain. If you're looking for something kind of cheap, you can go with the Behringer U-Phoria, but I'd recommend doing a little bit better and getting a Focusrite Scarlett Solo or something.
Okay I'll get this one then thanks for the help!
Forgot to mention, for the above microphone, you do need this for it to work, and it drives the price up slightly: https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Condenser-Microphone-Recording-Equipment/dp/B014H8AWGC/ref=sr_1_4?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1465580713&sr=1-4&keywords=phantom+power
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
This is what you have: https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-1-Channel-Microphone-Condenser-Recording/dp/B014H8AWGC
Any questions?
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.
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
+
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?
Hey there,
I have a microphone I purchased just a few months ago, a Neweer micropohone. I have a VERY small budget so it seemed like the best for what I could get. I finally have had it set up but it turns out I hadn't been using it, just my computer mic. Okay, I need to use my good one. I switch things around in OBS (I make Youtube videos) and OBS can barely recognize the sound with the mic, no matter how loud I am.
This is what windows said when I selected "Test Your Microphone" at 100% volume.
"the highest value we saw was 5 percent"
Gear I'm using:
AmazonBasics XLR Male to Female Microphone Cable - 6 Feet, Black
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All in all, I'm not sure why it is barely picking up sound. I have it with the phantom power supply, I have that plugged into the sound card and into the laptop. If I put headphones into the sound card I can hear content from the computer fine. I'm at a loss and bad with tech. Any help would be appreciated.
Hey there,
I have a microphone I purchased just a few months ago, a Neweer micropohone. I have a VERY small budget so it seemed like the best for what I could get. I finally have had it set up but it turns out I hadn't been using it, just my computer mic. Okay, I need to use my good one. I switch things around in OBS (I make Youtube videos) and OBS can barely recognize the sound with the mic, no matter how loud I am.
This is what windows said when I selected "Test Your Microphone" at 100% volume.
"the highest value we saw was 5 percent"
Gear I'm using:
AmazonBasics XLR Male to Female Microphone Cable - 6 Feet, Black
​
All in all, I'm not sure why it is barely picking up sound. I have it with the phantom power supply, I have that plugged into the sound card and into the laptop. If I put headphones into the sound card I can hear content from the computer fine. I'm at a loss and bad with tech. Any help would be appreciated.
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?
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
Ignore my other suggestion. Look into These.
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
I'm actually considering this. I'm thinking of buying an extra phantom power source from amazon ( https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-1-Channel-Microphone-Condenser-Recording/dp/B014H8AWGC/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=phantom+power&qid=1557003475&s=gateway&sr=8-4) and hooking it up between the mic and CL-1.
Do you know if this will give me clean gain boost like it does for dynamic/ribbon microphones?
Phantom power helps a ton with condenser microphones, and is required in some cases. Also, is this a desktop or a laptop you're using it on? If the former try moving the 3.5 mm end of the cable to the rear panel. I have the 700 (though I damaged the including XLR to XLR cable) with the phantom power supply, and it works great. I have tried it with the XLR to 3.5 mm cable plugged into the rear of my desktop (asrock fatality x470) and it's not nearly as bad as I had thought, still serviceable.
In short, buy a phantom power supply, or dedicated USB audio interface. This is the one that came with my kit. https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-1-Channel-Microphone-Condenser-Recording/dp/B014H8AWGC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1532312494&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=neewer+phantom+power&psc=1
Speaking of kits, for first time purchases of pro-am equipment, always get complete kits. I got my kit for $40, came with the mic, phantom power supply, boom arm, XLR to XLR cable (from mic to PPS), XLR to 3.5 mm (from PPS to computer), shock mount, and a pop filter. I also priced out the cost for these individual components, and they were $57.42.
Ah no worries, basically if your power supply is like this you can just plug it in to your current motherboard.
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_FmdwAbBQ4HRC6
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014H8AWGC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Is the Power Supply
Settings are here
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014H8AWGC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5F2lzb34GXSS1
Would something like this work?
Honestly it sounds a little cloudy. That might be the 60 htz hum. It is really bad in the intro, but is way better later on. I don't know if you are doing some post processing on the audio or if it is the difference in the mic, but it is better. You can still hear it though esp when the video transitions from him speaking to audio from the debate.
Getting rid of that last little bit of hum will add a lot of clarity to the audio. I looked around and the biggest culprit is an AC ground loop. It is likely to have a simple fix depending on your setup. It could also be a bad cable or a bad mic, or even the gain turned way to high. If your mic needs an amplifier it is common to see people turn the gain up way too high to try and get the audio levels you need. If you got a mic that has an XLR it is likely to need some sort of phantom power source. It is not likely to be a broken mic if you just upgraded it. I'd check the gain, see if your mic needs additional power, and see if you have an ac ground loop.
The hum reduction you got does sound way better. Next stop proper lighting and getting ride of that awful green screen.
I make no claims of being a professional, but like to think of myself as helpful, so if you need help with anything just let me know and I'll do what I can. My brother does AV stuff for a living so I have some resources I can pull from for info and recomendations.
I don't have one. I'm only using XLR cables with a phantom power supply - connecting to my computer. https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-1-Channel-Microphone-Condenser-Recording/dp/B014H8AWGC Should I get some type of audio interface?
ok so. mic comes with xlr to xlr. plug that to
to
preamp to xlr / 3.5mm :https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-3-5mm-Inch-Feet/dp/B00QMITC7G/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1485456129&sr=8-4&keywords=3.5mm+xlr
to 3.5 mm female to two female : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EFPYYCG/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2JSBUBRVPP4SX
both 3.5mm: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EA77952/ref=ox_sc_sfl_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1Y2JY7NYB2QUH
to devices? Like that?
I use an AT2020, this phantom power adapter, and an XLR-to-USB cable at home. It is significantly better than the Yeti I was using previously.
Yeah, sounds like you bought the wrong amp. That's an amp for bookshelf speakers.
You are correct, you should have bought a phantom power supply, and not an amplifier.
Here's Neweer's phantom power supply, at about the same price range as that lepy amp.
e: If you wanna turn lemons into lemonade, you could grab some good bookshelf speakers. That's a pretty good amp for the price. These are the speakers that /r/audiophile recommend for a budget, and the lepy amp will power them just fine.
Apologies in advance if this is a frequently asked question.
I purchased a neewer NW-800 and did not realize I needed phantom power.
I would like to know if I need anything fancier than a power supply for the mic. Ideally I would prefer an analog to usb solution with XLR connections for the mic, as I heard this was the best option for audio quality, but analog is fine too as long as people can hear me. Ideally, I would like to spend less than $50 but I can go as high as $80 for the right product.
I was looking at a neewer power supply, but I had a question about it. I have an Asus Xonar Essence STX sound card with 6.3mm analog line in. I am worried that it will send voltage into the sound card and fry it, so I wanted to make sure this product won't do that. With a USB option, this is moot. I was also looking at this analog to digital converter for the latter option, but I don't know if I would trust it.
I'm open to suggestions for both, but the less expensive it is, the sooner I can order it. Thank you all!
I'm just gonna give a random answer and maybe that's it :)
How long is the USB cable and what computer do you have, laptop or desktop, I know when I plug in some portable hard drive cable to usb that is also powered by usb i have to use usb ports on each side of laptop if i use two, because there are two ports on two boards grouped and a max current that can be supplied.
These people below said phantom power isn't the grestest being supplied by USB, but another guy said it's fine. Well it is fine if USB is working to the promised specs and that you only plugged in the mixer byitself and not a vacuum cleaner next to it :) or a usb external fan or some other gadget.
There is no bass in the recording, low freq needs more power in speakers so i assume it's the same for microphones.
Can you test it at someone else's mixer that uses a power adapter to supply power.
If voltage supply is weak
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014H8AWGC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_V.igFb5F24T80
Also test the voltage and amps while speaking into mic if u have a voltmeter :)
So i built a gaming pc and i bought a cheap 36 dollar amazon zingyou bm 800 mic. And when i plugged it in, the sound was very very low and there was a ton of static. Then i bought a replacement xlr to 3.5mm cable and it still was the same thing. So i went to my friends house, who has the same mic and i tried it on his gaming laptop and it worked amazingly. So i ordered a neewer phantom power adapter https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-1-Channel-Microphone-Condenser-Recording/dp/B014H8AWGC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_img_top?ie=UTF8 . And its still the same problem, low sound and high static
You could probably get a phantom power supply for $10-20USD then get a Neewer NW-800 for $20USD. It's not the best sound out there, but out of the budget mics, it's towards the top. I used this combo for a while until I got a mixer. I still use the Mic, but with a mixer, I have more control over the sound.