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Marc_Maiden View Member Profile	Mar 11 2009, 05:25 AM
Mar 11 2009, 05:25 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.164 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fremont, CA	hey guys, update from my mic problem i finally had the chance to re download gear box...and with everything up, i still can get a good volume recording, even with a mic boost...for it to be at a somewhat good level, i have to raise it +30 db any suggestions? im thinking about getting a decent usb mic until i can afford a better mic..unless someone here can fix my problem! btw my mic is a pg48 Ok update: i turned up the gain all the way...and the compressor up all the way...now its usable! but i dont think its practical what do you guys think about USB mics? like the Blue snowball (i think its what its called) You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Marc_Maiden: Mar 11 2009, 05:11 AM -------------------- - Marc Current Set up: Atomic Reactor 2x12 Cab/power amp with a Digitech rp1000 as a preamp Schecter c1 plus electric guitar

Sircraigery View Member Profile	Mar 11 2009, 05:59 AM
Mar 11 2009, 05:59 AM	GMC:er Posts: 673 Joined: 12-May 07	It's plug and play man, cheap, and you've heard the sound quality from my stuff. For $100, it's the best condensor mic there is. I was also thinking of the Samson C7U or something, but it didn't come with a stand. They about the same price though. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: Ibanez Prestige RG2610E [BKP Cold Sweat] Ibanez Prestige RG2550E [Carbon Fiber Plastics] Ibanez Roadstar II RS-135 [Stock] Quest Acoustic [Stock] Effects: Electro-Harmonix Metal Muff Ibanez Weeping Demon Wah Boss DR-3 Dr. Rhythym Amp: Marshall JCM2000 DSL 401 'Only the dead have seen the end of the war.' - Plato

Ramiro Delforte View Member Profile	Mar 11 2009, 06:29 AM
Mar 11 2009, 06:29 AM	Instructor Posts: 2.279 Joined: 4-August 08 From: Argentina, Buenos Aires	You need a pre-amp, some mixers are able to perform that way or as you did you can do it by a virtual software. I think any mic would have the same problem unless you have an audio card prepared for that (and that would be an audio card that has a pre-amp for the mic-in) You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my Instructor Profile and Board LIVE VIDEO CHATS EVERY MONDAY AROUND 22PM (GMC HOUR)

Emir Hot View Member Profile	Mar 11 2009, 09:07 AM
Mar 11 2009, 09:07 AM	Instructor Posts: 7.201 Joined: 14-July 08 From: London UK	I agree with Ramiro. You need a preamp if your soundcard doesn't have one. Sircraigery suggested Samson. I have Samson C05 and it works great. It's also not expensive. Since my mic is a condenser one and my soundcard doesn't have phantom power I had to buy a preamp TUBE MP. Very small and cheap unit (30-40$). There you can boost your signal as much as you like. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my <a href="https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/instructor/Emir-Hot" target="_blank">Instructor profile</a> www.emirhot.com www.myspace.com/emirhotguitar www.myspace.com/sevdahmetal

Dejan Farkas View Member Profile	Mar 11 2009, 09:49 AM
Mar 11 2009, 09:49 AM	Instructor Posts: 3.035 Joined: 27-November 07 From: Sarajevo, Bosnia	QUOTE (Marc_Maiden @ Mar 11 2009, 05:25 AM) what do you guys think about USB mics? I think they are great for small home studio projects, no need for pre-amp and high quality audio interface and the results are more than decent You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- http://www.myspace.com/dejanfarkas Check out my video lessons and instructor board!

Emir Hot View Member Profile	Mar 11 2009, 09:53 AM
Mar 11 2009, 09:53 AM	Instructor Posts: 7.201 Joined: 14-July 08 From: London UK	I had one Samson USB mic and it worked ok but I wasn't able to get direct monitoring. If I listen on speakers what I am recording I have half a second delay. If you don't need that feature then it works OK. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my <a href="https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/instructor/Emir-Hot" target="_blank">Instructor profile</a> www.emirhot.com www.myspace.com/emirhotguitar www.myspace.com/sevdahmetal

Marc_Maiden View Member Profile	Mar 11 2009, 03:39 PM
Mar 11 2009, 03:39 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.164 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fremont, CA	QUOTE (Ramiro Delforte @ Mar 10 2009, 10:29 PM) You need a pre-amp, some mixers are able to perform that way or as you did you can do it by a virtual software. I think any mic would have the same problem unless you have an audio card prepared for that (and that would be an audio card that has a pre-amp for the mic-in) im using a toneport gx..but im guessing thst doesnt have a vocal pre amp does it..at least that model You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Marc Current Set up: Atomic Reactor 2x12 Cab/power amp with a Digitech rp1000 as a preamp Schecter c1 plus electric guitar

Sircraigery View Member Profile	Mar 11 2009, 05:19 PM
Mar 11 2009, 05:19 PM	GMC:er Posts: 673 Joined: 12-May 07	Yes, it depends on the program for the delay I've found. Audacity is really bad for it, but garageband is excellent (infact I haven't noticed any). You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: Ibanez Prestige RG2610E [BKP Cold Sweat] Ibanez Prestige RG2550E [Carbon Fiber Plastics] Ibanez Roadstar II RS-135 [Stock] Quest Acoustic [Stock] Effects: Electro-Harmonix Metal Muff Ibanez Weeping Demon Wah Boss DR-3 Dr. Rhythym Amp: Marshall JCM2000 DSL 401 'Only the dead have seen the end of the war.' - Plato

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Mar 12 2009, 12:38 AM
Mar 12 2009, 12:38 AM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	QUOTE (Marc_Maiden @ Mar 11 2009, 03:39 PM) im using a toneport gx..but im guessing thst doesnt have a vocal pre amp does it..at least that model GX doesn't have a preamp, so it's understandable that you have a weak signal. Get a Behringer MIC100, or ART Tube MP Studio, they are cheap, but do the job. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

Marc_Maiden View Member Profile	Mar 12 2009, 01:35 AM
Mar 12 2009, 01:35 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.164 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fremont, CA	thanks ivan, ill go get one this weekend! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Marc Current Set up: Atomic Reactor 2x12 Cab/power amp with a Digitech rp1000 as a preamp Schecter c1 plus electric guitar

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Mar 12 2009, 01:45 AM
Mar 12 2009, 01:45 AM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	cool mate, glad to help! let us know what you did will ya. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

Farmer Joe View Member Profile	Mar 12 2009, 01:48 AM
Mar 12 2009, 01:48 AM	GMC:er Posts: 243 Joined: 24-February 09 From: New York, USA	everyone else has already covered it, but yes a pre amp is what you need. There are many many pre amps to choose from. Something as simple as this one will do the job http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/produ...eamp?sku=180581 I've been using a Studio Projects VTB-1 pre-amp for many years now. I bought it back when I couldn't afford much else, and it turned out to be a great choice. I think it was a bit cheaper back when I bought it (it runs for about $139 now). Its got one microphone input, and it also has a direct input for instruments, such as the guitar. I use to get some extra gain from my guitar signal before sending it to my soundcard. The mic pre-amp sounds pretty good for the price, actually very good for the price. There's many to choose from though, just make sure to read some reviews on whichever one you decide, and if you can, try them out first. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- ESP LTD Viper-100FM Bridge - GFS Dream 90 Neck - DiMarzio DP193 Air Norton

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