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Explanation needed

Donald Roberts
 

Because I am looking to purchase a new or used microphone, I need an explanation so that I know exactly what I am looking for.

First, I do not wish a USB mike, not because I think they aren't good; rather, I hate the fact that as soon as you plug in a USB mike, it seems to change the sound card settings.

I know that some mikes are characterized as not powered meaning I guess that they require power from an external source, presumably from the computer. When we used tape recorders, there apparently was not that distinction, so I assume they did not require external power.

So what I am looking for is a mike with a 3.5 mm. stereo plug which derives its power from the computer and which has good but not excellent high frequency response. I would prefer a microphone rather than a head set.

I am not necessarily looking for recommendations as to what to look for and what to avoid.

Thanks.

Don Roberts
JOHN RIEHL
 

Hi. I don't have a mic recommendation, but a "powered mic" is one that requires an external power source, not the computer -- such as an amplifier-- for its power.

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Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2021 4:48 PM
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Subject: [all-audio] Explanation needed

Because I am looking to purchase a new or used microphone, I need an explanation so that I know exactly what I am looking for.

First, I do not wish a USB mike, not because I think they aren't good; rather, I hate the fact that as soon as you plug in a USB mike, it seems to change the sound card settings.

I know that some mikes are characterized as not powered meaning I guess that they require power from an external source, presumably from the computer. When we used tape recorders, there apparently was not that distinction, so I assume they did not require external power.

So what I am looking for is a mike with a 3.5 mm. stereo plug which derives its power from the computer and which has good but not excellent high frequency response. I would prefer a microphone rather than a head set.

I am not necessarily looking for recommendations as to what to look for and what to avoid.

Thanks.

Don Roberts
Hamit Campos
 

How about the Newer 8000?It's cheep it's a condencer and it comes with the cable you're talking about.

On 10/30/2021 4:48 PM, Donald Roberts wrote:
Because I am looking to purchase a new or used microphone, I need an explanation so that I know exactly what I am looking for.

First, I do not wish a USB mike, not because I think they aren't good; rather, I hate the fact that as soon as you plug in a USB mike, it seems to change the sound card settings.

I know that some mikes are characterized as not powered meaning I guess that they require power from an external source, presumably from the computer. When we used tape recorders, there apparently was not that distinction, so I assume they did not require external power.

So what I am looking for is a mike with a 3.5 mm. stereo plug which derives its power from the computer and which has good but not excellent high frequency response. I would prefer a microphone rather than a head set.

I am not necessarily looking for recommendations as to what to look for and what to avoid.

Thanks.

Don Roberts

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