Shure SM58Handheld Dynamic Vocal Microphone
Is an XRL model dependingon the cord you got it can be XLR connectors - male
plug on one end, femaleon the other.
Or you can get an XRL one end that connects to the microphoneand ¼ that can be
connected to the ¼ adapter
Because its recommended and uncommon and/or XRL it is not typicalto use XLR
connectors for stereo signals, unless it is for a special one-offpurpose where
the lack of balancing doesn't matter, and the convenience factoroutweighs
anything else.
That microphone is not stereo and the adaptermentioned in the 1st responded to
would work.
If you wanted or needed to plug it into your PC sound card or pcmicrophone
slot.
First, an SM58 is a dynamicmic, so it does not need phantom power. Phantom
power probablywon't hurt it, but it's not doing anything so turn it off. That
being said,dynamic mics tend to have less signal level coming in than a
condensermic(condenser mics are mics that require phantom power.
Also Any dynamic microphone with a lowimpedance balanced output, like the SM58,
is not affected by phantom power. Phantom Power will not damage aprofessional
dynamic microphone.
And interfaces do give you the option of phantom power or not using it. If and
when you are considering an interfacemake sure that you can put it on and off.
In references to , the microphone has an XLR or other analogplug that doesn’t
appear to be readily compatible with your computer. You mightbe able to get
away with plugging it in to the analog audio in on your PC, butthe interference
and lack of power can have an adverse effect on your overallsound quality Re
the USB (universal serial bus) if it requires one.
USB Mic Converter
If you have an XLR microphone, you’re probably going to want totake a look at
one of the simplest solutions out there. An XLR to USB signalconverter plugs
directly in to your microphone and provides a USB connectiondirectly to the
computer. From there, your system detects a USB microphone andyour built-in
system drivers take over from there.
The great thing about these adapters is that they often provide48V phantom
power to the microphone. Many XLR mics, especially large diaphragmcondenser
microphones, require phantom power to generate clean audio that comesacross a
sensitive capsule located within the frame. Sound waves don’t actuallydo a lot
of pushing, so some microphones need a little extra energy to amplifythat
signal and send down audio. This is a good thing One option available toyou is
the Icicle from Blue. Blue makes an excellent line of microphonesincluding the
Yeti and Snowball. The Icicle is essentially a single piece thatconnects to the
bottom of your XLR microphone and provides a USB port on theother end. No
special drivers are required, and you can use it with Mac, PC,and Linux. A
single analog volume knob on the device makes fine-tuning yourvolume levels
easy. You can find the Icicle for around $40 fairly easily.
The other option would be an interface but make sure its compatiblewith
audacity which the prior post have discussed. Verify that with thetechnical
support folks who make the interface. Also make sure its clear if youwant to do
multiple tracks at a time if not and you just want to do 2 tracks ata time then
that is not an issue.
I mentioned two that some claim work with Audacity here wasanother one I was
looking at Tascam US-16x8 USB 2.0 Audio Interface
I do multiple at one time for example a band or when digitizingmulti track
recordings. I also posted a work around for that.
SM58 mic
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From: Marissa Miranda <pianogirlforlife7@xxxxxxxxx>
To: audacity4blind <audacity4blind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Fri, Dec 7, 2018 3:56 pm
Subject: [audacity4blind] Re: Recording with Audacity
It’s a professional mic. SM58 mic. And I need it on USB.
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On Dec 7, 2018, at 12:50 PM, (Redacted sender "jojoafbmil" for DMARC)
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi lol ok no problem its confusing at times especially withall the new
technology that continues to unfold. Older microphones use 1/4 that is on
one end and a XLRconnectors are 3-pin connectors on the other end thatXRL
connects into the mike. Some however are wired directly into themike and they
have the 1/4 on one and the mike on the other end. They arein most cases not
stereo. You pc microphone is a 1/8 and it is stereo for example. Your
pedal jack is most likely a ¼ jack. So when converting a ¼ jack to a 1/8
jack its important touse a proper adapter that is mono on one end and stereo on
the other end. Oldermikes are mono. Your pedal cord most likely is mono without
the model # or makeI can not say for shure. Often used in pro-audio
applications, thisconnector is also known as a phone connector. This is because
it was used foryears by telephone operators to patch telephone connections
together. It has atip/ring/sleeve design, like the 3.5mm connector, but it is
larger in lengthand diameter. The 1/4-inch connectors may have only a tip and
sleeve, or a tip,ring and sleeve (TRS). A TRS connection is used for balanced
audio lines, ordepending upon the equipment, for stereo sound. The 1/4-inch
connectors arevery common on musical instruments (especially guitars), and
other stagingdevices such as effects pedals, mixing consoles, speakers, and
amplifiers. A common amp like say a Fender Basemen 10 or a Pahave female
jacks that are 1/4. The 3.5 mm connector is commonly called a 1/8-inch
connectoror a mini-plug. This connector is a small, thin metal plug that can be
used tocarry one, two, or even three signals. The tip of the plug is separated
fromthe sleeve of the connector by a concentric band of insulating material.
Forstereo or audio/video versions of the plug, there may be one or two
additionalmetal bands, called rings, placed between the tip and the sleeve.
3.5mmconnectors are commonly used for computers and portable devices for mono
orstereo audio. A computer's sound card uses these connectors for
speakers,line-in/line-out connections, and also for microphones. Portable
devices usethe 3.5mm interface as a line-out connection for headphones or for
connectionto an auxiliary input on an amplifier. The "three-pole" version ofthe
3.5mm plug is often used on camcorders. This plug has a tip and two rings,which
can carry video as well as right/left stereo audio. Similar in size to the
standard 3.5 mm connector, the 3.5 mmOptical Mini Plug is designed for digital
audio application. This connector iscommonly found on Apple® computers andsome
portable audio devices. This type of connector is often adapted to astandard
TOSLINK® connector. MIDI MIDI is short for Musical Instrument
DigitalInterface is a technical standard that describes a
communicationsprotocol, digital interface, and electrical connectors
thatconnect a wide variety of electronic musical instruments, computers,and
related audio devices. A single MIDI link can carry up to sixteenchannels of
information, each of which can be routed to a separate device. MIDI carries
event messagesthat specify notation, pitch, velocity, vibrato, panning,and
clock signals (which set tempo). For example, a MIDI keyboard or other
controller might triggera sound module to generate sound produced by a
keyboardamplifier. MIDI data can be transferred viamidi cable, or recorded to a
sequencer to be edited or played back. I will break it down for you some
more.
CommonCable Connectors Explained
In theaudio world, there are six common cable connectors you’ll come
acrossfrequently: TRS and XLR for balanced connections and TS, RCA, SpeakON,
andbanana plugs for unbalanced connections. TRS
TRS is the abbreviation for “Tip, Ring, Sleeve.” It looks like a standard
1/4″or 1/8″ plug but with an extra “ring” on its shaft. TRS cables have
twoconductors plus a ground (shield). They are commonly used to connect
balancedequipment or for running both left and right mono signals to stereo
headphones.You will also find TRS connectors on the stem of Y cables. These are
used formixer insert jacks where the signal is sent out through one wire and
comes backin through the other. XLR
XLR connectors are 3-pin connectors: positive, negative, and ground. They
areusually used for transmitting microphone or balanced line-level signals.
Inaudio, you will typically see XLR cables connecting microphones to mixers
andconnecting various outputs to powered speakers. TS
TS is the abbreviation for “Tip, Sleeve” and refers to a specific type of
1/4″or 1/8″ connector that is set up for 2-conductor, unbalanced operation.
Oneinsulator ring separates the tip and sleeve. The tip is generally
consideredthe “hot,” or the carrier of the signal, while the sleeve is where
the groundor shield is connected. TS cables are best known as guitar or
line-levelinstrument cables. RCA
RCA is the common name for phono connectors used to connect most consumerstereo
equipment. Typically, you will see tape or CD inputs and outputs usingRCA
connectors. In the digital audio realm, RCA connectors are also used forS/PDIF
connections, although true S/PDIF cables are more robust. speakON
A speakON connector is used to connect power amplifiers to PA speakers andstage
monitors. These are often preferred over 1/4″ TS connections because oftheir
ability to lock into place. Since you should NEVER use an instrumentcable to
connect an amp to a speaker, they also help to avoid risky cablingmixups.
Banana Plug
A banana plug is an electrical connector that is designed to join audio
wires,such as speaker wires, to the binding posts on the back of many
poweramplifiers or to special jacks called banana jacks. These jacks are
commonlyfound at the ends of binding post receptacles on the back of power
amps. Theends of the wires are held in place by a locking screw. An audio
interface An audio interface is a piece of hardware that expands andimproves
the sonic capabilities of a computer. Some audio interfaces give youthe ability
to connect professional microphones, instruments and other kinds ofsignals to a
computer, and output a variety of signals as well. In addition toexpanding your
inputs and outputs, audio interfaces can also greatly improvethe sound quality
of your computer. Every time you record new audio or listenthrough speakers and
headphones, the audio interface will reproduce a moreaccurate representation of
the sounds. They’re an component in computer-basedaudio production. They’re
used for recording music and podcasts, and in videopost production for
recording voice-overs and sound design When an audio interface is used with
acomputer, it acts as the computer’s sound card. In this sense, an
audiointerface is very similar to a consumer sound card. However, the
similaritiesend there. A good audio interface not only enables you to connect
an assortmentof different analog and digital signals, it also provides a more
accuratedigital clock and superior analog circuitry that improves the overall
soundquality. You can achieve an entirely different level of audio than you
would byjust using the stock sound card that comes with a computer. Some
audio interfaces connect to computersthrough common USB ports, while others use
more esoteric connections likePCMCIA slots. When you’re choosing an audio
interface, it’s very important todetermine the specific kind of port that’s
available on your computer. Thiswill help you find an audio interface that will
be compatible with yourcomputer, and narrow down the number of possible models
from which you canchoose.
Which one is the best port to use to connectan audio interface to a computer?
This depends on your specific needs. If you plan on tracking andoverdubbing
with multiple microphones or instruments simultaneously, you’rebetter off using
a high-speed port such as FireWire. If you don’t plan onrecording with more
than two microphones at a time, you’ll likely be fine justusing a USB 1.0
interface. The more demanding your needs, the higher thebandwidth of an
interface you’re going to need. The hierarchy of interfacebandwidth speeds from
lowest to highest goes from: USB 1.0, USB 2.0, FireWire,PCMCIA/ExpressCard,
PCI.
What features does an audio interface need inorder to connect professional mics?
Ifyour primary need is the ability to connect microphones to a computer,
youshould look for an audio interface with XLR microphone inputs.
Professionalmicrophones connect with three-pin XLR jacks. XLR connectors are
desirablebecause they lock into place and provide a more secure audio
connection. Anaudio interface outfitted with microphone inputs will typically
come withanywhere from one to eight XLR inputs Many audiointerfaces come with
jacks called “combo” inputs. This kind of jack combines athree pin XLR input
with a 1/4” TRS input in one socket. Combo inputs tend toconfuse people,
because they look different than XLR and 1/4” TRS inputs, yetthey accept both
kinds of plugs. It’s important to familiarize yourself withcombo inputs, so you
know what they are when you’re deciding which interface topurchase.
What is “Phantom Power” and why would I needit?
Somemicrophones require a little flow of electricity in order to operate,
whileother kinds of microphones are capable of picking up sound without any
power atall. Certain kinds of microphones run on batteries, while other kinds
ofmicrophones are fed power from the device that they’re plugged into.
It’scalled “phantom power” when the device that the microphone is plugged
intosupplies it with electricity. Most audio interfaces that feature mic
inputswill also supply phantom power. Because only certain kinds of
microphonesrequire phantom power, audio interfaces have a switch to turn it on
and off.Phantom power tends to intimidate beginners because it just sounds
spooky. Fearnot. Using phantom power is about as complicated as flipping a
light switch toturn on a table lamp. Besides being called phantom power, it is
also referredto as “+48V.”
What are line-level TRS inputs and outputs,and why would I need them?
Line-levelinputs and outputs can be very useful; however, to use them properly
you mustfirst understand the distinction between mic-level and line-level.
Microphonesoutput a very weak signal. The signal is so weak that it needs to be
boosted upby a preamp when connected to a mic input. Line-level audio signals
are muchstronger than mic-level signals, and require no additional
amplification. Therefore, line-level signals need a different kind of input
than microphonesdo. Line-level inputs and outputs on audio interfaces usually
showup as 1/4” TRS jacks or 1/4" TS jacks. 1/4” is the diameter of the plugand
TRS stands for Tip, Ring and Sleeve; TS for Tip, Sleeve. TRS connectionsare
desirable because they provide a balanced (grounded) connection, which isbetter
at rejecting noise that long cable runs can pick up, or reducing"ground" hum.
An example of when you would use line-level inputs iswhen you’re recording the
audio from a keyboard. Most professional keyboardshave stereo line-level
outputs. You can connect these directly to theline-level inputs on an audio
interface. When you’re connecting studio monitors(powered speakers) to an audio
interface, you plug them into the line-leveloutputs. You can also use
line-level inputs and outputs to connect externaleffects, compressors, limiters
and all kinds of stuff. Other connectors include3/8" mini and RCA (phono)
connectors.
Additional Cable Connectors
1/8″ (Mini) — 1/8″diameter plug (or jack) used in smaller audio/visual
interconnects. Theconnector may be TRS or TS. This is the size of most
iPod-style headphoneconnectors. Thisis the type you have on your computer for
line in or mike in as well asheadphones ( Note they are stereo jacks) AES —
AES/EBU is the most commonalternative to the S/PDIF standard and the most
common AES/EBU physicalinterconnect is AES Type I Balanced — 3-conductor,
110-ohm twisted pair cablingwith an XLR connector. BNC — A type of coaxial
connectoroften found on video and digital audio equipment. BNC connectors are
normallyused to carry synchronizing clock signals between devices. BNCs
arebayonet-type connectors rather than screw on or straight plugs. DB25 — A
type ofD-Sub connector. DB25s are commonly found on computing equipment where
they areemployed to connect peripherals. TASCAM commonly uses the DB25
connector foranalog and/or digital I/O on their products as do some other
brands. Elco (or Edac) — A brandand type of multi-pin connector used in audio
systems and equipment forconnecting multi-pair cables with one connector
(instead of many). Both Elcoand Edac come in 20-, 38-, 56-, 90-, and 120-pin
configurations. Insert/Y Cable — A cableused to split a signal into two parts
or combine two signals into one. The termY cable is used, because the cable is
like (and looks like) the letter Y, withtwo parts joined into one, or one split
into two, depending upon how you lookat it. Y cables are common throughout
audio as a simple and easy way toaccomplish these two tasks. Optical —
Opticalcables are for compatible 2-channel S/PDIF connections and Alesis
ADATlightpipe connections. The ADAT optical connections are for
transferringdigital audio, eight tracks at a time. They have become an industry
standardand are used in a wide range of products from many manufacturers.
S/PDIF — A formatfor interfacing digital audio equipment together, S/PDIF
(Sony/Philips DigitalInterface Format) is considered a consumer format and is
largely based on theAES/EBU standard. In fact, in many cases, the two are
compatible. S/PDIFtypically uses either unbalanced, high-impedance coaxial
cables or fiber-opticcables for transmission. FireWire (IEEE 1394) —
Firstdeveloped for video because of its high-speed data transfer, FireWire is
nowwidely used for digital interfaces in the audio realm. FireWire is
currentlyavailable as 4-pin and 6-pin (for FireWire 400), and 9-pin (for
FireWire 800).The 6- and 9-pin versions can also supply power. TDIF — TDIF is
anacronym for TASCAM Digital InterFace. This is the protocol TASCAM developed
touse in their modular digital multitrack and digital mixing products, for
doingdigital transfers of audio. TDIF connections are made via a 25-pin
D-Subconnector and data is carried on shielded cable. The TDIF standard is
currentlyone of two major formats (the other being ADAT optical) widely used in
pro andsemi-pro MDM-related products for digital transfer of more than two
tracks ofaudio simultaneously using only one cable. TT (Tiny Telephone) —
Aminiature version of what is known as a phone jack or phone plug. We
commonlyrefer to this type of jack as a 1/4″ jack (our modern version actually
isslightly different in size), which could come in TS and TRS forms. ADC
builtessentially the same type of connector but referred to it as a
Bantamconnector. Currently, the two names are interchangeable. TT/Bantam jacks
arecommonly used in recording studio patch bays.
-----Original Message-----
From: Marissa Miranda <pianogirlforlife7@xxxxxxxxx>
To: audacity4blind <audacity4blind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Fri, Dec 7, 2018 2:05 pm
Subject: [audacity4blind] Re: Recording with Audacity
I didn’t understand lol.
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On Dec 7, 2018, at 9:53 AM, (Redacted sender "jojoafbmil" for DMARC)
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
The sizes are common called 1/4 and 1/8 for example your guitar or older style
amps take a 1/4 Male mono and your phone or PC take a 1/8 stereo male plug.
There are now most common is 1/4 TRS is similar to stero. For example a monitor
output on a typical usb interface would use a 1/4 TRS another typical types
are. XLR Male – which connects to various hardware inputs.
XLR Female – which connects to the microphone, and various hardware outputs.
TRS – which connects to both inputs AND outputs.And midi cables most common are
5 and 7 pin types.
On Friday, December 7, 2018 Marissa Miranda <audacity4blind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Can someone please give me the dimentions of it? I don’t know what size the big
plug is. But it is a professional mic I’d use for my keyboard.
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On Dec 7, 2018, at 8:37 AM, Steve the Fiddle <stevethefiddle@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
From ebay they cost about $1.
Steve
On Fri, 7 Dec 2018 at 16:26, Redacted sender jojoafbmil for DMARC
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi, what I do is use a AMZER 2 Pack Gold Plated 3.5mm Stereo Jack Adaptor to
6.35mm Stereo Plug, 3.5mm Male to 6.35mm FemaleThey are inexpensive and
wallmart has them. Link below.
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On Friday, December 7, 2018 Marissa Miranda <audacity4blind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
I only have a 3.5 mm jack and 3 or so USBs on my computer.
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On Dec 7, 2018, at 7:37 AM, <tr.galanos@xxxxxxxxx> <tr.galanos@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Also, you can get an audio interface that accepts xlr and quarter inch plugs.
It is a usb device.
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<audacity4blind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of Marissa Miranda
Sent: Friday, December 7, 2018 7:37 AM
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Subject: [audacity4blind] Recording with Audacity
I am trying to record over an instrumental I have, but the program wants to
use the computer’s mic, which isn’t good for recording quality. I do have a
mic, that has a huge end. Not sure what it’s size is. It’s not the small 3.5
mm plug. It’s the bigger one, like a piano pedal plug, if anyone knows what I
mean. Do they make adapters for that type of plug to USB? Also, why did it
keep skipping when I played back the recording? Also, is there a way to add
reverb and effects like that? I just started using Audacity, and all I know
is how to play, pause, and record.
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