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How do I connect my MXL microphone to my computer?
Set-Up Your Product in Mac OS:
- Power on your computer.
- Connect the USB MXL Microphone to a computer USB port.
- Wait momentarily for the device to automatically install.
- Click the Apple icon > System Preferences > Sounds icon.
- Click on the Input tab > Select USB audio Codec as the input device.
Does the MXL 990 need phantom power?
Phantom Powered As a condenser mic with a FET preamp, the MXL 990 requires phantom power to operate in any environment. So, it should be connected via an XLR cable (available separately) to a mixing board, a microphone preamp, or an audio interface that can send +48V phantom power.
Does condenser mics need audio interface?
Although there’s no way to use a condenser mic without phantom power, you can use a condenser mic without an audio interface, or mixing board, straight to your computer. To do that you need you need an XLR to USB pre amp, such as the MXL Mic Mate Pro.
How do I set up a condenser microphone in Windows 10?
How to set up and test microphones in Windows
- Make sure your microphone is connected to your PC.
- Select Start > Settings > System > Sound.
- In Sound settings, go to Input to see your connected microphones. If it’s a Bluetooth microphone, select Add device.
Do condenser mics need pop filters?
You need a pop filter for a condenser microphone because it reduces popping sounds known as plosives. They form when you speak sharp letters, such as ‘P,’ ‘T,’ or ‘S. ‘ Plosives reduce the audio quality of your recordings. A pop filter disperses the sound entering a condenser mic, removing plosives.
Do condenser mics need a preamp?
DO I NEED A MIC PREAMP? Most probably yes! A preamp is one of those essential items for your studio. If you use a condenser microphone, which requires 48v phantom power to work, you’ll need a preamp to provide it!
Why do condenser mics need 48V?
Condenser Microphones Condenser mics require a DC power supply (transmitted through an XLR cable) in order to operate the active components used and therefore, a voltage (48V, but can range from 44V to 52V) is sent down the XLR cable to power the microphone. This voltage is commonly referred to as phantom power.