I purchased this Mic with the Lexicon Alpha Desktop Recording Studio and XLR 3 Pin Microphone Cable, but it won't turn on. What do I need?
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I would say that if it does not work it could be a problem with the mic or the audio system tha is connected to. The mic has a some options or buttons that you might need to play with but those are just to choose what type of mic will be used. Sorry i DON'T have more, it should work just fine, the power is given by the audio system amp. Do you have an amp?
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Most mixers and interfaces (costing under $50) include the 48v boost (Phantom Power). There are also dedicated Phantom Power devices (one with a vacuum tube, from A.R.T. ). Or you can buy a Blue Yeti, Snowball, Samson Go (nifty little mic), Samson Meteor (retro) USB mic, which all include Phantom Power in the mic. The problem with USB mics is that they don't work with any of the dozens of available USB mixers (go figure). I have yet to solve the problem of incorporating a USB mic with music in a recorded broadcast.
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Does your Recording Studio have 48 V phantom power? If it does, you need to turn it on. If it doesn't, you may be able to buy a separate phantom power supply. But it won't work without that 48 V supply. If you DO have that turned on, it's either the cord or the mike.
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this microphone requires phantom power. If your audio interface or mixer does not have a Phantom power supply built in, you will need to purchase a phantom power supply to insert into your signal chain.
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Check and make sure the interface you bought has phantom power (+48v) and that the phantom power is turned on, otherwise your condenser mic will not work
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It depends on the model you have. My guess is you have a 1/4' input jack. You will need to pick one of those up at any walmart, radio shack, best buy, etc. I would also check the specs for your model to see if it requires a powered mic like the Audio-Technica. Hope this helps!
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i have a mic but cant get it to work :( sorry i can not help they did tell me though that if the mic was to close to one of the cameras that may happen try putting it in the center of the room .. any feedback on how to get to work would be helpful lol...
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This works with a xlr cable you need a usb.This mic uses power supplied thru cable...just a guess..no
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1). Did you connect it via the USB cable that was provided?2). Is the green light on?3). Did you use the provided disc to install the drivers for microphone.4). Did you tell your system to use the Podcaster and NOT the microphones that are built into the monitor?5). We use the AVS audio editor to record. You may need a third party software for recording/editing.This is a great microphone.
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Any usb interface with xlr inputs will work. You want to use an xlr cable to connect the mic to the interface. As far as brands go, i use Focusrite but any interface you can afford should do the trick
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I have this mic and would like to try that on my laptop. since it only has one plug (not two) - where exactly should I plug it in? I don't want to wreck it...What applications do you use it for? I really would like to see if it will work with dragon naturally speaking version 11.5
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Make sure your recording device has an audio input. The connection to the device will require a male connector. Typically your recording equipment has a female connection as well so a male to male RCA cable should make your connection. You will also need a 12v DC power supple for the mic. Hope this helps.
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Ok, it is presumed that your mic is set up properly! If you need to reset the unit constantly, return the equipment. It seems you got a "lemon."
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Just plug it in into the mike symbol on your computer. I had to turn the volume way up in order to hear what was being recorded.
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We have had the same issue with this microphone. If you still have the packaging, send it back!
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You might have to get special drivers. What I would do is look online for the drivers for this mic, if the drivers are available for the mac you have than it is completely safe to use. If not than you would be taking a risk with the product.
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I brought it for my grandsons with an Behringer 302USB Premium 5-Input Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamp and USB/Audio Interface for $49 they say it works but they can't download the software to do the mixing personally I read an answer to this question that makes more sense --return it and buy a snowball usb mike. I goggled it and it is cheaper and seems less complicated to use and set up-- http://bluemic.com/snowball/
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I have had the same exact problem. Worked great for awhile; now just shows it is recording and doesn't register any sound. Would love to hear if anyone has a solution?
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XLR to microphone and USB into Mac. Mine worked a little better (less laggy) when I used the USB 2.0 jack. In hindsight, I would've bought XLR - 1/8 in mini plug and used the mic input and it might have worked better. You have to switch input in settings also, it's probably defaulted to "built in mic".
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You need something that provides phantom power for this mic. It may be included in the recorder you are plugging into (or amp/speaker), but otherwise you will need a preamp for it.
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I purchased the Sony condenser Mic which works as described..hope this helps