Can you connect this to your computer? And does the chords come with it? If not what's a good usb mic? Not too pricy though.
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Hey Candy, This microphone works with phantom power, so if you want connect it to your computer you are going to need a phantom to usb adapter such as Blue Icicle. Blue Icicle adapter is going to allow you to power your mic with your computer and record with any application or software of your preference after you set it up as your computer external mic. You can find this in amazing too. No cords come with the mic set, you only get the pair of microphones plus the microphone's holder for each one. MXL is a great brand and this pair will offer you an amazon sound quality, although, the problem with phantom powered microphones is that they are very sensitive to temperature. You are dealing with professional equipment, there for maintenance is important. If what you are looking for is a good quality usb microphone, i will recommend you to take a look at Blue. They build great usb powered microphones such as "the snowball. very portable, not too heavy, extremely durable and most importantly good sound quality. this lil guy comes with the stand a cord, ready to go. amazon prizes this product for $49.99 (half the prize of the MXL 550/551) If what you are looking for is good quality and portability, ready to go mic. I will recommend you to go for the Blue Snowball microphone. Great from home standard recording. Otherwise take a look at the blue icicle usb adapter to connect it to your computer. Good Luck!!!
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Candy, No. It doesn't connect directly to your computer. It uses a standard XLR type connector and requires a mixer. I would suggest this low cost USB mic: http://goo.gl/A52TfW I have two and I love them. They can use USB/direct to computer AND XLR direct to a mixer. Very high quality for the money.
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probably:-your mic (assuming you have a condenser mic that needs phantom power?)-xlr mic cable male to female-mic cable with female xlr on one end and an 1/8" male stereo or mono plug (you'll have a mono to stereo issue on the input to your computer but you can most likely fix that in garageband/protools)-you may need a direct box if the signal isn't hot enough for your computer's audio input, if so you'll need a few more cables to be able to rout the direct box inI think that's it?
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I have a headset with mic, but any handheld mic that fits your computer's input would work. I have not tried it with my laptop's built in mic. It would probably work but I don't know if it would have the same quality as a plug in.
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The mic has a standard male jack. The cable is not included. As far as going to usb...I believe you would need a converter/adapter. There are mics designed to be plugged into a usb input.
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I'll be frank. You do not want to use a mic that plugs into your PC or soundcard. Put your other USB devices on a a powered external hum and plug your mic into a free PC USB port. Even if you were to get a standard XLR mic you would still need a preamp that provided Phantom Power and a USB interface to connect it to your PC. some Preamps have interfaces built in.
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Well if you're talking about accessories to be able to record through your computer, I recommend getting an audio interface. My interface is the lexicon alpha and it is fantastic, plus, you can get it for just under $50 on Amazon. Obviously, you need to have a cable to run the mic to the interface (which comes separately). Also, if you want to connect it to a mic stand with the spider shock mount that comes with it, you have to get an adapter which is only like 3-5 dollars. This mic is great and has never let me down. Hope you enjoy it and I hoped this helped. If you have any other questions, please ask me again. Well if you're talking about accessories to be able to record through your computer, I recommend getting an audio interface. My interface is the lexicon alpha and it is fantastic, plus, you can get it for just under $50 on Amazon. Obviously, you need to have a cable to run the mic to the interface (which comes separately). Also, if you want to connect it to a mic stand with the spider shock mount that comes with it, you have to get an adapter which is only like 3-5 dollars. This mic is great and has never let me down. Hope you enjoy it and I hoped this helped. If you have any other... » Read More Well if you're talking about accessories to be able to record through your computer, I recommend getting an audio interface. My interface is the lexicon alpha and it is fantastic, plus, you can get it for just under $50 on Amazon. Obviously, you need to have a cable to run the mic to the interface (which comes separately). Also, if you want to connect it to a mic stand with the spider shock mount that comes with it, you have to get an adapter which is only like 3-5 dollars. This mic is great and has never let me down. Hope you enjoy it and I hoped this helped. If you have any other questions, please ask me again. « Show Less
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I don't think you can connect it to your computer. It's designed to connect to MP3 players, I tried to connect it to my laptop for a school project but it didn't work (of course that was two years ago).
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Why would you want to? Get a cheap usb mic and start gaming. This mic is for recording music.
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It comes with no cables. You will need a XLR cable to use. Also, there are no XLR to USB cables that I know of. You will have to buy a separate USB interface (Mbox) in order to use a mic with a computer.
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Was able to connect with a USB cable to my computer. There is also and audio out that can connect as well.
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Nope, you need a pre' amp interface usb like from m-audio . You will get way better quality. But there are some good usb mic out there on amazon.
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I would expect you could connect the Pyle mic to a PC. The mic has an unbalanced 2 conductor 1/4"plug. You will need a converter plug or cable to a 1/8" plug to go into the computer. The computer may be 2 channel in stereo, but the mic is mono, so you may have to work around that issue too.
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Nope, you'll need an external audio interface for input into a computer. Also the audio interface will need to have phantom power (+40v); BUT audio texhnica does make straigh usb input mics so google them :)
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I don't quite understand what you are asking. This is a "USB soundcard," it connects to the host computer via USB (and is powered by the USB as well).If your laptop has a USB port, then it will connect to your laptop. If your laptop doesn't have a USB port, then you'll need to get a new laptop or get a USB card for your laptop.If you are asking if it includes the USB /CABLE/, yes, it does.
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This works with a xlr cable you need a usb.This mic uses power supplied thru cable...just a guess..no
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Yes you can Plug it in your computers. a handheld recording device will give ease of use (I will buy it myself).
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yes :) that is the only cord it comes with usb port connected to the mic. Love this mic :)