Recording problem (Mic)

ellax · #1 (**permalink**) 04-06-08, 08:36 AM

hi.. currently i'm facing some problem..

i tried plugging in the singing mic into the computer into the computer.. the sound came out very softly..

but this situation will not happen if i were to plug in computer mic..

How do i deal with this problem..?

thanks..

THOA · #2 (**permalink**) 04-06-08, 09:02 AM

What mic are are using?

mixcubed · #3 (**permalink**) 04-06-08, 10:02 AM

You need a microphone preamp to do it. usually comes with recording interface..

ellax · #4 (**permalink**) 04-06-08, 10:33 AM

i'm not quite understand about that..

isit the adaptor..?

mixcubed · #5 (**permalink**) 04-06-08, 10:54 AM

Wiki always a good source for information

Microphone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Preamplifier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

ellax · #6 (**permalink**) 04-06-08, 11:17 AM

so the problem is mainly due to no preamplifier..?

blueprintstudios · #7 (**permalink**) 05-06-08, 03:57 PM

i tried plugging in the singing mic into the computer into the computer.. the sound came out very softly.. <---

your singing mic is a "XLR" balanced mic? and you're using some kinda adapter?

but this situation will not happen if i were to plug in computer mic.. <-- your computer mic is unbalanced most prob.

sounds like impedance problems to me.

yes you need a preamp if you're using an XLR mic.
pls read the DIY recording faq =)