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I've been wondering if i just get a condenser mic with a phantom power connected directly to my pc will the volume be to low? my knowledge on audio equipment is very low sorry if this is real dumb, still trying to learn
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Hi Everyone! Apologies if this is a totally noob question, but as I have realised in the past few weeks, I am a total noob when it comes to A/V and mics. Anyway, a few weeks back I bought a condenser microphone (along with a stand, etc etc) to use for recording, however didn't realise at the time that condenser mics require phantom power to run. I'm now in the process of looking for a phantom power supply, however I stumbled across the Behringer U-PHORIA UM2 (which is apparently a USB audio interface) which provides phantom power. My question for the experts here, is whether this USB powered audio interface / mixer / preamp ... uhhh... thing, will allow me to use my microphone, and whether it will then also allow me to record via the USB output of the device. I'll drop a link to the manufacturer's website in case anyone wants to check the specs, honestly they fly over my head! http://www.music-group.com/Categories/Behringer/Computer-Audio/Audio-Interfaces/UM2/p/P0AVV Apologies for how stupid this question must seem, I'm just rapidly discovering I have no clue what I am doing and just want to get my mic working without spending a mammoth amount of money on top of what I have already spent. Thanks in advance for any help anyone can give me! Best wishes Cipher
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Hello, I would like a discussion for my setup if possible. I bought a set of Genelec 8040B's on sale last November off of Amazon. They have been great to listening to for the purpose of "vibing" off to and enjoying music for listening to and not for the purpose of mixing or mastering. So far I have been borrowing my friend's Focusrite 2i4i audio interface, and with the latest driver for Windows 10 I have not spotted any cutting off or crackling which I am pleased of thus far. These monitors are really satisfying and have a lot of detail to show. I use 25' XLR to XLR cable with the addition of 2 XLR to TRS connectors to plug into the Focusrite audio interface. Having to return the interface to my friend, am I better off to repurchase this product? Or is there a substantially more worth it setup for my Genelec's? This is of course assuming I have a good room to start with. I'm talking about an upgrade to revealing audible detail and first hand comparisons that would make something more of a jem to listen to compared to the Focusrite 2i4i. I'm not using music to listen to equipment, but rather equipment to listen to music. Any discussion would be helpful, especially from first hand experience of working with Genelec's. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01E6T50LY/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i1?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01E6T50LY&pd_rd_r=17a26602-4355-11e8-b4af-bb8759a2f7d7&pd_rd_w=SgdFF&pd_rd_wg=95DNU&pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=Z5RB9RANYAGHJ1P0R55Y&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=07871b8e-d32a-4963-b98f-ba712077f7f5&pf_rd_i=desktop https://www.amazon.ca/Genelec-Bi-Amplified-Monitor-System-Woofer/dp/B00K2TP4TQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1524089363&sr=1-1&keywords=genelec+8040 Thanks, Reggy
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Hi Guys. First of all, I'm brand new to this forum. And joined it because I just can't figure out to manage my audio properly through an interface. And hoping some of you are willing to help me. Today I use the Astro Mixamp for my setup through TOSLINK, and I have been very happy with it. BUT, it doesn't sound to good. I'm mostly doing videos for Youtube and gaming. But I'm getting in to mixing my audio, and have the need to drive some near field monitors, some higher end headphones and do so with better sound and with less noise/interference. What I LOVE aboute the MixAmp is the Game/Voice mixer on the interface. Which with the turn of a knob blends/mixes 2 channles seamlessly. So I can listen to my music, do my editing, play my games and voice chat with my friends by just fading out one or the other. When I upgrade to a better DAC, Audio interface and/or headphone amp. I must have this function. I can accomplish this with my system sound, Viritual audio or DAW's. But I must have the analog knob/dial to do so on the fly, with out launching apps keybinds or switching windows. So what I need is: A medium to good DAC with a optical input (preferably 2, one for PC and one for console, but this is not a must.) With a ok headphone amp, balanced output for my monitors. And a DAW which alows me to blend 2 channles with a tactile interface. if this setup is compiled of 1 or 4 compnents, I don't care. as long as it does what I want it to do. I have been thinking of getting a DAC, and a mixer and using vb voicemeeter to separate the channles with VB audicables. But that sounds messy and I don't have enough outputs on my PC and don't want to use the onboard soundcard because of noise. Can someone please help me. My head is boiling trying to figure this out. I reckon that there is a all-in-one audio interface that does all of this. But I can't finde one. I think the Audiend iD14 is capable of doing this, but no one (I have heard aboute) have used it in this configuration. I have also looked in to Tascam us-366 and Marantz HD-dac1. But I have heard that the Tascam have some issues with overheating and I don't know if the Marantz can do what I want, and it would be a big loss (for me) spending that kind of money if it doesn't work.
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Hi everyone, I'm new in the forum. I want to ask you if I can connect my audio interface (Presonus studio 26) to a rotel amp with Behringer pp400 using a Rca to jack adapter, or if you know other methods to do it please write me asap. thank you very much, reptor
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I have a Thunderbolt 3 audio interface device on backorder. I have used a USB device for years with older Macs, maybe decades. While I patiently await it's (Motu M2) arrival, I was wondering: For the many computer audio interface devices out there that have both in and out functionality, can the in and out be used simultaneously on two different tasks? For example, use the A/D into the computer for recording analog audio to digital on application while streaming from the computer (different or same application), back through the Thunderbolt device. You can assume: New Macbook Pro, and assume the audio interface device has separate analog connections for the input and output.
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Hey guys, I'm new here and to the audiophile scene so I have some questions. There's just so much information out there and I'm just having a hard time navigating it all to find the answer I'm looking for. I recently purchased some M-Audio BX8 Studio Monitors and along with it a Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface, which hooks up to the monitors and converts my digital music to analog (right?) I play all of my music from my laptop but that requires a usb connection from my audio interface to my computer. My question is: is it possible to buy some sort of wireless device to plug into my audio interface so that I can stream lossless music wirelessly from my computer to the device through my audio interface to my speakers? For example, I've been Googling and stumbled onto these: Aperion Audio's Wireless, Lossless Music System - "HAL" One, for these I would need a female usb connector to connect it to my audio interface, which it apparently doesn't have and two, it seems excessive to have something plugged into your computer AND audio interface to stream lossless music. Any suggestions? I'd really appreciate it! Andres
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I just can't seem to find much basic information on how to use an audio interface to rip vinyl. Any info I come upon seems to be over my head. Does anyone know of a basic tutorial or primer you could point me to? I'd ask specific questions, but at this point, I don't really know enough to know what I don't know! Right now, my general concerns are exactly to look for in an interface and how to hook it up to my system. And I mean I need it in very basic terms! I'm not looking for "the best" interface but something probably in the lower price categories that will do a proficient job, just in case you've got any specific recommendations. Chain: Technics SL1210 MK5 (KAB mods) Grado Sonata1 low output PS Audio GCPH phono preamp (with unbalanced RCA and balanced, XLR outs) Arcam A 85 integrated amp Harbeth Compact 7ES-3 speakers THANK YOU! -Bob
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