Correction should read mike not mile
On Saturday, December 8, 2018 dmarc-noreply <audacity4blind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
My opinion is an adapter, if your mike cord doesn't have a 1/4 jack on the end
you can either get a cord that does or an adapter for that. Or better yet a
cord that connects to the mile on end and 1/4 stereo on the other end you can
pick one up for around 10 dollars an example is below.
Zerone 10FT 3 Pin XLR Connector Female to 1/8" 3.5mm male Stereo Jack
Microphone Audio Cord Cable Stereo Mini Jack AUX Cord Audio Cable - 10 Feet
On Saturday, December 8, 2018 Steve the Fiddle <audacity4blind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
The Behringer 202 does not have a microphone input. The Behringer UM2 does have
a mic input and costs around $30.
Steve
On Sat, 8 Dec 2018 at 02:38, David Engebretson Jr
<accessible.engineering@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Marissa, it sounds like you need a simple USB device. I have a Behringer 404
(100 bucks) from Amazon. I think there is an even less expensive Behringer 202
that would suffice for your needs. Peace,David From: Marissa Miranda Sent:
Friday, December 07, 2018 6:27 PMTo: audacity4blind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject:
[audacity4blind] Re: Recording with Audacity Lol. All i wanna do is get this
song done by Christmas. I have the instrumental in stereo quality. I use
GarageBand, but sometimes, it’s iffy on my phone.
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On Dec 7, 2018, at 6:16 PM, (Redacted sender "jojoafbmil" for DMARC)
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
The adapter first mentioned would be my 1st option I use them all the time.
Also you can boost the audio in windows playback and/or recording devices.
I use them all the time however not on a microphone. At least not yet lol.
Audacity I am thinking can do reverb if not you can get a in expensive reverb
for mike's I used a few in the past. Years ago I got one from RadioShack when
using multitrack tape recorders.
On Friday, December 7, 2018 Marissa Miranda <audacity4blind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Which would be the most cost effective option? I just want to record vocals
over a track. And add reverb and such to it too.
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On Dec 7, 2018, at 1:31 PM, (Redacted sender "jojoafbmil" for DMARC)
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Shure SM58 Handheld Dynamic Vocal Microphone
Is an XRL model depending on the cord you got it can be XLR connectors -
male plug on one end, female on the other. Or you can get an XRL one end
that connects to the microphone and ¼ that can be connected to the ¼ adapter
Because its recommended and uncommon and/or XRL it is not typical to use XLR
connectors for stereo signals, unless it is for a special one-off purpose where
the lack of balancing doesn't matter, and the convenience factor outweighs
anything else.
That microphone is not stereo and the adapter mentioned in the 1st responded
to would work. If you wanted or needed to plug it into your PC sound card or
pc microphone slot. First, an SM58 is a dynamic mic, so it does not need
phantom power. Phantom power probably won'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 condenser mic(condenser mics are mics that require
phantom power. Also Any dynamic microphone with a low impedance balanced
output, like the SM58, is not affected by phantom power. Phantom Power will not
damage a professional dynamic microphone. And interfaces do give you the
option of phantom power or not using it. If and when you are considering an
interface make sure that you can put it on and off. In references to , the
microphone has an XLR or other analog plug that doesn’t appear to be readily
compatible with your computer. You might be able to get away with plugging it
in to the analog audio in on your PC, but the interference and lack of power
can have an adverse effect on your overall sound 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 to take a look at one of the simplest
solutions out there. An XLR to USB signal converter plugs directly in to your
microphone and provides a USB connection directly to the computer. From there,
your system detects a USB microphone and your built-in system drivers take over
from there. The great thing about these adapters is that they often provide
48V phantom power to the microphone. Many XLR mics, especially large diaphragm
condenser microphones, require phantom power to generate clean audio that comes
across a sensitive capsule located within the frame. Sound waves don’t actually
do a lot of pushing, so some microphones need a little extra energy to amplify
that signal and send down audio. This is a good thing One option available to
you is the Icicle from Blue. Blue makes an excellent line of microphones
including the Yeti and Snowball. The Icicle is essentially a single piece that
connects to the bottom of your XLR microphone and provides a USB port on the
other 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 your
volume levels easy. You can find the Icicle for around $40 fairly easily. The
other option would be an interface but make sure its compatible with audacity
which the prior post have discussed. Verify that with the technical support
folks who make the interface. Also make sure its clear if you want to do
multiple tracks at a time if not and you just want to do 2 tracks at a time
then that is not an issue. I mentioned two that some claim work with
Audacity here was another 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 digitizing
multi 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 with all the new
technology that continues to unfold. Older microphones use 1/4 that is on
one end and a XLR connectors are 3-pin connectors on the other end that XRL
connects into the mike. Some however are wired directly into the mike and they
have the 1/4 on one and the mike on the other end. They are in 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 to use a proper adapter that is mono on one end and stereo
on the other end. Older mikes are mono. Your pedal cord most likely is mono
without the model # or make I can not say for shure. Often used in
pro-audio applications, this connector is also known as a phone connector. This
is because it was used for years by telephone operators to patch telephone
connections together. It has a tip/ring/sleeve design, like the 3.5mm
connector, but it is larger in length and 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, or depending upon the equipment, for stereo
sound. The 1/4-inch connectors are very common on musical instruments
(especially guitars), and other staging devices such as effects pedals, mixing
consoles, speakers, and amplifiers. A common amp like say a Fender Basemen 10
or a Pa have female jacks that are 1/4. The 3.5 mm connector is commonly
called a 1/8-inch connector or a mini-plug. This connector is a small, thin
metal plug that can be used to carry one, two, or even three signals. The tip
of the plug is separated from the sleeve of the connector by a concentric band
of insulating material. For stereo or audio/video versions of the plug, there
may be one or two additional metal bands, called rings, placed between the tip
and the sleeve. 3.5mm connectors are commonly used for computers and portable
devices for mono or stereo audio. A computer's sound card uses these connectors
for speakers, line-in/line-out connections, and also for microphones. Portable
devices use the 3.5mm interface as a line-out connection for headphones or for
connection to an auxiliary input on an amplifier. The "three-pole" version of
the 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 mm Optical Mini Plug is designed for
digital audio application. This connector is commonly found on Apple® computers
and some portable audio devices. This type of connector is often adapted to a
standard TOSLINK® connector. MIDI MIDI is short for Musical Instrument
Digital Interface is a technical standard that describes a communications
protocol, digital interface, and electrical connectors that connect a wide
variety of electronic musical instruments, computers, and related audio
devices. A single MIDI link can carry up to sixteen channels of information,
each of which can be routed to a separate device. MIDI carries event messages
that specify notation, pitch, velocity, vibrato, panning, and clock signals
(which set tempo). For example, a MIDI keyboard or other controller might
trigger a sound module to generate sound produced by a keyboard amplifier. MIDI
data can be transferred via midi cable, or recorded to a sequencer to be
edited or played back. I will break it down for you some more.
Common Cable Connectors Explained
In the audio world, there are six common cable connectors you’ll come across
frequently: TRS and XLR for balanced connections and TS, RCA, SpeakON, and
banana 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 two
conductors plus a ground (shield). They are commonly used to connect balanced
equipment 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 for
mixer insert jacks where the signal is sent out through one wire and comes back
in through the other. XLR
XLR connectors are 3-pin connectors: positive, negative, and ground. They are
usually used for transmitting microphone or balanced line-level signals. In
audio, you will typically see XLR cables connecting microphones to mixers and
connecting 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. One
insulator ring separates the tip and sleeve. The tip is generally considered
the “hot,” or the carrier of the signal, while the sleeve is where the ground
or shield is connected. TS cables are best known as guitar or line-level
instrument cables. RCA
RCA is the common name for phono connectors used to connect most consumer
stereo equipment. Typically, you will see tape or CD inputs and outputs using
RCA connectors. In the digital audio realm, RCA connectors are also used for
S/PDIF connections, although true S/PDIF cables are more robust. speakON
A speakON connector is used to connect power amplifiers to PA speakers and
stage monitors. These are often preferred over 1/4″ TS connections because of
their ability to lock into place. Since you should NEVER use an instrument
cable to connect an amp to a speaker, they also help to avoid risky cabling
mixups. 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 power
amplifiers or to special jacks called banana jacks. These jacks are commonly
found at the ends of binding post receptacles on the back of power amps. The
ends of the wires are held in place by a locking screw. An audio interface An
audio interface is a piece of hardware that expands and improves the sonic
capabilities of a computer. Some audio interfaces give you the ability to
connect professional microphones, instruments and other kinds of signals to a
computer, and output a variety of signals as well. In addition to expanding
your inputs and outputs, audio interfaces can also greatly improve the sound
quality of your computer. Every time you record new audio or listen through
speakers and headphones, the audio interface will reproduce a more accurate
representation of the sounds. They’re an component in computer-based audio
production. They’re used for recording music and podcasts, and in video post
production for recording voice-overs and sound design When an audio interface
is used with a computer, it acts as the computer’s sound card. In this sense,
an audio interface is very similar to a consumer sound card. However, the
similarities end there. A good audio interface not only enables you to connect
an assortment of different analog and digital signals, it also provides a more
accurate digital clock and superior analog circuitry that improves the overall
sound quality. You can achieve an entirely different level of audio than you
would by just using the stock sound card that comes with a computer. Some
audio interfaces connect to computers through common USB ports, while others
use more esoteric connections like PCMCIA slots. When you’re choosing an audio
interface, it’s very important to determine the specific kind of port that’s
available on your computer. This will help you find an audio interface that
will be compatible with your computer, and narrow down the number of possible
models from which you can choose.
Which one is the best port to use to connect an audio interface to a computer?
This depends on your specific needs. If you plan on tracking and overdubbing
with multiple microphones or instruments simultaneously, you’re better off
using a high-speed port such as FireWire. If you don’t plan on recording with
more than two microphones at a time, you’ll likely be fine just using a USB 1.0
interface. The more demanding your needs, the higher the bandwidth of an
interface you’re going to need. The hierarchy of interface bandwidth speeds
from lowest to highest goes from: USB 1.0, USB 2.0, FireWire,
PCMCIA/ExpressCard, PCI.
What features does an audio interface need in order to connect professional
mics?
If your primary need is the ability to connect microphones to a computer, you
should look for an audio interface with XLR microphone inputs. Professional
microphones connect with three-pin XLR jacks. XLR connectors are desirable
because they lock into place and provide a more secure audio connection. An
audio interface outfitted with microphone inputs will typically come with
anywhere from one to eight XLR inputs Many audio interfaces come with jacks
called “combo” inputs. This kind of jack combines a three pin XLR input with a
1/4” TRS input in one socket. Combo inputs tend to confuse people, because they
look different than XLR and 1/4” TRS inputs, yet they accept both kinds of
plugs. It’s important to familiarize yourself with combo inputs, so you know
what they are when you’re deciding which interface to purchase.
What is “Phantom Power” and why would I need it?
Some microphones require a little flow of electricity in order to operate,
while other kinds of microphones are capable of picking up sound without any
power at all. Certain kinds of microphones run on batteries, while other kinds
of microphones are fed power from the device that they’re plugged into. It’s
called “phantom power” when the device that the microphone is plugged into
supplies it with electricity. Most audio interfaces that feature mic inputs
will also supply phantom power. Because only certain kinds of microphones
require phantom power, audio interfaces have a switch to turn it on and off.
Phantom power tends to intimidate beginners because it just sounds spooky. Fear
not. Using phantom power is about as complicated as flipping a light switch to
turn on a table lamp. Besides being called phantom power, it is also referred
to as “+48V.”
What are line-level TRS inputs and outputs, and why would I need them?
Line-level inputs and outputs can be very useful; however, to use them
properly you must first understand the distinction between mic-level and
line-level. Microphones output a very weak signal. The signal is so weak that
it needs to be boosted up by a preamp when connected to a mic input. Line-level
audio signals are much stronger than mic-level signals, and require no
additional amplification. Therefore, line-level signals need a different kind
of input than microphones do. Line-level inputs and outputs on audio interfaces
usually show up as 1/4” TRS jacks or 1/4" TS jacks. 1/4” is the diameter of the
plug and TRS stands for Tip, Ring and Sleeve; TS for Tip, Sleeve. TRS
connections are desirable because they provide a balanced (grounded)
connection, which is better at rejecting noise that long cable runs can pick
up, or reducing "ground" hum. An example of when you would use line-level
inputs is when you’re recording the audio from a keyboard. Most professional
keyboards have stereo line-level outputs. You can connect these directly to the
line-level inputs on an audio interface. When you’re connecting studio monitors
(powered speakers) to an audio interface, you plug them into the line-level
outputs. You can also use line-level inputs and outputs to connect external
effects, compressors, limiters and all kinds of stuff. Other connectors include
3/8" mini and RCA (phono) connectors.
Additional Cable Connectors
1/8″ (Mini) — 1/8″ diameter plug (or jack) used in smaller audio/visual
interconnects. The connector may be TRS or TS. This is the size of most
iPod-style headphone connectors. This is the type you have on your computer for
line in or mike in as well as headphones ( Note they are stereo jacks) AES —
AES/EBU is the most common alternative to the S/PDIF standard and the most
common AES/EBU physical interconnect is AES Type I Balanced — 3-conductor,
110-ohm twisted pair cabling with an XLR connector. BNC — A type of coaxial
connector often found on video and digital audio equipment. BNC connectors are
normally used to carry synchronizing clock signals between devices. BNCs are
bayonet-type connectors rather than screw on or straight plugs. DB25 — A type
of D-Sub connector. DB25s are commonly found on computing equipment where they
are employed to connect peripherals. TASCAM commonly uses the DB25 connector
for analog and/or digital I/O on their products as do some other brands. Elco
(or Edac) — A brand and type of multi-pin connector used in audio systems and
equipment for connecting multi-pair cables with one connector (instead of
many). Both Elco and Edac come in 20-, 38-, 56-, 90-, and 120-pin
configurations. Insert/Y Cable — A cable used to split a signal into two parts
or combine two signals into one. The term Y cable is used, because the cable is
like (and looks like) the letter Y, with two parts joined into one, or one
split into two, depending upon how you look at it. Y cables are common
throughout audio as a simple and easy way to accomplish these two tasks.
Optical — Optical cables are for compatible 2-channel S/PDIF connections and
Alesis ADAT lightpipe connections. The ADAT optical connections are for
transferring digital audio, eight tracks at a time. They have become an
industry standard and are used in a wide range of products from many
manufacturers. S/PDIF — A format for interfacing digital audio equipment
together, S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format) is considered a
consumer format and is largely based on the AES/EBU standard. In fact, in many
cases, the two are compatible. S/PDIF typically uses either unbalanced,
high-impedance coaxial cables or fiber-optic cables for transmission. FireWire
(IEEE 1394) — First developed for video because of its high-speed data
transfer, FireWire is now widely used for digital interfaces in the audio
realm. FireWire is currently available 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 an acronym for TASCAM Digital InterFace. This is the protocol
TASCAM developed to use in their modular digital multitrack and digital mixing
products, for doing digital transfers of audio. TDIF connections are made via a
25-pin D-Sub connector and data is carried on shielded cable. The TDIF standard
is currently one of two major formats (the other being ADAT optical) widely
used in pro and semi-pro MDM-related products for digital transfer of more than
two tracks of audio simultaneously using only one cable. TT (Tiny Telephone) —
A miniature version of what is known as a phone jack or phone plug. We commonly
refer to this type of jack as a 1/4″ jack (our modern version actually is
slightly different in size), which could come in TS and TRS forms. ADC built
essentially the same type of connector but referred to it as a Bantam
connector. Currently, the two names are interchangeable. TT/Bantam jacks are
commonly used in recording studio patch bays. -----Original
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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 Female They are inexpensive and
wallmart has them. Link below.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/AMZER-2-Pack-Gold-Plated-3-5mm-Stereo-Jack-Adaptor-to-6-35mm-Stereo-Plug-3-5mm-Male-to-6-35mm-Female/628427104?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1138&adid=22222222228163941076&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=277758882195&wl4=pla-463519427671&wl5=9058681&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=112354441&wl11=online&wl12=628427104&wl13=&veh=sem
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
To: audacity4blind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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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