what should i get then?

[mildtwist]

i've a m-audio 2496..theres no mic preamp so i cant connect a microphone..planning to buy SM57..so how do i go about it? i dont quite understand the connections? should i buy a mixer then connect to my soundcard or get a mic preamp? im looking for a budget alternatives but still good.

Thankx guys

 

[THOA]

You don't need a mic preamp for SM 57. Unless you plan on using a condensor mic, you actually don't need a mic preamp at all.

Problem with your soundcard is that it's limited in connection. The only way I can think of is to get yourself an xlr cable for the mic and connect teh set up using an xlr-rca adaptor. Will not be a balanced connection though.

 

[soft]

hi mildtwist

Is yours the Delta Audiophile 2496? http://www.m-audio.com/images/global/manuals/070209_DeltaSries_QSG_EN01.pdf

You are indeed in a pretty sticky situation.

A new mic + pre-amp will cost about $300

If you buy a new audio interface with mic pre-amp, it will cost $300 - $400.

If you get a mixer, it will cost $300 - $400.

What is your other equipment? What do you wish to do with your setup?

 

[giri]

You don't need a mic preamp for SM 57. Unless you plan on using a condensor mic, you actually don't need a mic preamp at all. - THOA

You do need a mic pre for an SM 57 or any other microphone.

Hi mildtwist, i found a similar question on this site.
http://www.tweakheadz.com/microphone_preamps.htm

These were the suggestions (exactly as what Mr.Soft has mentioned, it's good advice)

You can do this in various ways. A) Get a small mixer. B) Replace the 2496 with an audio interface that has some mic pres on it. C) Add an inexpensive Mic pre.

 

[blueprintstudios]

a behringer ubb1002 mixer costs $200. 5 xlr + etc. @ hung brothers, simlim. I got it. pretty handy cos it can be battery powered.

 

[THOA]

:lol:

So perhaps my facts are not right! It's alright, I learned something new here.