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TygrBright

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1. You'll probably have to get a separate pre-amp which will connect to the computer.

Reply to LAS14 (Original post)

Thu Jun 18, 2020, 04:52 PM

Jun 2020

That's how I have my rig for recording, with a Shure plugged into a Mobile Pre, and the Mobile Pre making the connection to the desktop computer.

Then you can use a free editing program like Audacity or a more specific recording/editing suite to deal with your files.

helpfully,
Bright

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Question about using an external microphone. [View all] LAS14 Jun 2020 OP

You'll probably have to get a separate pre-amp which will connect to the computer. TygrBright Jun 2020 #1

Yes, thanks. Several people recommended Audacity in response.. LAS14 Jun 2020 #3

link to adaptors LunaSea Jun 2020 #2

Hi, LunaSea!!!! Thank, you. Thank, you again!!! nt LAS14 Jun 2020 #4

You're most welcome. LunaSea Jun 2020 #6

USB microphones OxQQme Jun 2020 #5

Do those adapters typically come with the mic? nt LAS14 Jun 2020 #9

For acoustic instruments I use a pair of Shure SM81 mics. CaptainTruth Jun 2020 #7

Oh, yeah. LunaSea Jun 2020 #8

Can one use two mics with a computer as the recorder? nt LAS14 Jun 2020 #10

Thought of you when I saw this- LunaSea Jul 2020 #11

Thanks yet again! nt LAS14 Jul 2020 #12