Condenser Microphone
Condenser Microphone
How do I completely hook up a Condenser Microphone?
I have a CAD GXL2200 Studio Condenser Microphone with a 48 Volt Rolls Phantom Power Box, And that is it.. Please tell me step by step what I need to Record with my Laptop. Thank You.
You need hardware and software.
Most computers come with a sound card or have a sound card's functions integrated on the mother board. Normally, such sound cards offer a line in, line out, headphone, and mic jacks. These are usually 1/8" jacks. These are not suitable for serious recording.
What you want is an audio interface. There are many such devices and they come in a wide variety of features and prices. Since you're working with a laptop, you'll want a sound card that hooks to your computer through either USB, Firewire (if you computer has a Firewire port) or through a PCMCIA card (if you laptop accepts them). You probably won't need the phantom power box because most audio interfaces have phantom power on board. So you'll plug the mic directly into the audio interface, which is attached to your computer however the manufacturer specifies.
The audio interface will come with drivers (software that lets the interface communicate with the computer). You'll need to install the drivers.
Then you'll need Recording Software. Many audio interfaces come with a free lightweight version of Professional Recording software like Sonar, Cubase, or ProTools. Start with whatever comes with it, and follow the directions for whatever you get.
A lot of online retailers sell audio interfaces. Try sweetwater.com, musiciansfriend.com, or zzounds.com. You can get entry-level audio interfaces at best buy, too.
Good luck with your recording.
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US $99.95 | 23m |
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US $27.99 | 48m |
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US $124.00 | 1h |
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US $1,200.00 | 1h 5m |
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US $149.00 | 1h 40m |
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US $450.00 | 13h 9m |
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Audio Technica AT2020 Studio Condenser Microphone | |
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US $99.00 | 14h 29m |
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US $169.00 | 14h 30m |
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Samson Go Mic Portable USB Condenser Microphone | |
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US $49.00 | 14h 30m |
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Beyerdynamic MCE82 XY Stereo Condenser Microphone | |
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US $500.00 | 14h 37m |
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Audix Micro HP Mini Instrument Condenser Microphone | |
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US $149.00 | 14h 40m |
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AKG C 1000 S Condenser Wireless Professional Microphone | |
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ART M FOUR Recording Studio Mic TUBE CONDENSER MICROPHONE B | |
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AT2035 Audio Technica Large diaphragm Side Address Cardioid Condenser Microphone | |
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AT2022 Audio Technica X Y stereo microphone with pivoting electret condenser cap | |
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US $249.99 | 14h 50m |
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AT2050 Audio Technica Multi Pattern Condenser Side Address Microphone | |
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AT4050 Audio Technica Multi pattern Condenser Microphone | |
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Apex APEX460 Recording Studio Mic TUBE CONDENSER MICROPHONE B | |
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US $249.99 | 14h 56m |
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AT4033CL Audio Technica Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Shock Mount | |
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US $399.99 | 15h |
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Apex APEX175 Film TV Video Recording Audio Condenser SHOTGUN MICROPHONE B | |
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US $89.99 | 15h 4m |
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US $59.99 | 15h 7m |
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Sennheiser ME3 ew Headset Microphone Mic Condenser NEW | |
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US $139.95 | 15h 9m |
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MXL V63M Condenser Cable Microphone | |
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US $75.00 | 15h 15m |
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AT8031 Audio Technica Handheld Cardioid Condenser Microphone Battery Phantom | |
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US $154.99 | 15h 15m |
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Electro Voice RE200 Condenser Cable Professional Microphone | |
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US $190.00 | 15h 16m |
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ADAM ALM 110 TIE PIN Electret Condenser Microphone | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 15h 23m |
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Oktava MK 319 Condenser Cable Professional Microphone | |
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US $135.00 | 15h 30m |
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AKG C4000B Condenser Microphone with Case USED | |
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US $349.99 | 15h 35m |
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CAD Dual Diaphragm Condenser Mic Microphone CD M179 | |
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Behringer C 4 Single Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Pair Kit | |
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Shure SM86 Cardiod Condenser Handheld Vocal Mic Microphone SM86 | |
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Samson C01 Condenser Cable Professional Microphone NO RESERVE | |
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0 Bid | US $99.99 | 17h 1m |
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US $250.00 | 17h 24m |
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Samson C01U Condenser Cable Professional Microphone | |
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US $90.00 | 17h 25m |
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Beyerdynamic MPC 22 E WS Surface mounting Condenser Boundary Microphone | |
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US $215.00 | 17h 50m |
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Samson C01 Condenser Cable Professional Microphone | |
1 Bid | US $29.99 | 17h 58m |
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Audo Technica AT831b Miniature Cardiod Condenser Microphone | |
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