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Fortunately a mixer will not be required!
There are many audio interfaces that can be connected using a USB or firewire cable. Some will even connect via the computer's audio input jack.
The most popular, lower priced choice is the M-Audio Fast Track US44010, which comes with its own recording software as well. It retails for about $80 on amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-US44010-Interface-Session-Software/dp/B00061ZM2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s;=electronics&qid;=1232080874&sr;=1-1
For information on how to set up these interfaces, and more options, look here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2508
Good luck!
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http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Icicle-Conversion-Adapter/dp/B001EW5YQS/ref=tag_tdp_sv_edpp_i
You can also get slightly more expensive USB audio devices that will allow you to connect several devices, control gain, etc. Check out the M-Audio line of devices.
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http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062443
http://www.audiogear.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?key=Adpt-QMFMMM&preadd;=action
Another option coming out this spring is an adapter from Shure that goes from xlr to usb. It looks very cool!
http://www.shure.com/NewProducts/X2u/index.htm
Or just out from Blue Icicle a similar product for about $50.
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Blue-Icicle-XLR-to-USB-Mic-Converter?sku=330275&src;=3WFRWXX&ZYXSEM;=0&CAWELAID;=254947313
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January 16, 2009 03:27 AM
How can I connect an XLR Microphone to my Macbook Pro?
I have an Audio Technica M4000S dynamic microphone and I would like to connect this XLR microphone to my Macbook Pro for some recording. How am I able to achieve this?
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| January 16, 2009 04:43 AM |
There are many audio interfaces that can be connected using a USB or firewire cable. Some will even connect via the computer's audio input jack.
The most popular, lower priced choice is the M-Audio Fast Track US44010, which comes with its own recording software as well. It retails for about $80 on amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-US44010-Interface-Session-Software/dp/B00061ZM2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s;=electronics&qid;=1232080874&sr;=1-1
For information on how to set up these interfaces, and more options, look here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2508
Good luck!
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January 16, 2009 04:36 AM
You can get a simple device that connects one XLR input to USB here: http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Icicle-Conversion-Adapter/dp/B001EW5YQS/ref=tag_tdp_sv_edpp_i
You can also get slightly more expensive USB audio devices that will allow you to connect several devices, control gain, etc. Check out the M-Audio line of devices.
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January 16, 2009 04:47 AM
A mixer is a great option, but you can get by with two things... first you will need a transformer that will change the mike from low impedence to high impedence. It has two ends one that is a female xlr that hooks into the end of the mike cable and the other end is a 1/4" phone jack (like a guitar plug). Then you will need to have an adapter - Female 1/4" phone jack to male mini phone jack. This should allow you to plug into the microphone or aux input that you have on your laptop. http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062443
http://www.audiogear.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?key=Adpt-QMFMMM&preadd;=action
Another option coming out this spring is an adapter from Shure that goes from xlr to usb. It looks very cool!
http://www.shure.com/NewProducts/X2u/index.htm
Or just out from Blue Icicle a similar product for about $50.
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Blue-Icicle-XLR-to-USB-Mic-Converter?sku=330275&src;=3WFRWXX&ZYXSEM;=0&CAWELAID;=254947313
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Shure.com
MusiciansFriend.com
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