Why use this product instead of just running a standard cable from the stereo to the computer's microphone jack and recording on Audcacity?
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You need 'line level' not 'mic level' inputs on the PC, otherwise the signal will be way too strong and, thus, distorted (mic output is much lower than line output). Most basic PCs, especially laptops, have 'mic in' and not 'line in' (the laptop I'm typing this on right now doesn't even have a 'mic in'). If you have a soundcard with 'line in' inputs, then you could do it. Having said all that, it might be possible to adjust the signal with Audacity using 'mic in', so that it doesn't distort, but I am guessing. I just know from using Cakewalk (precursor to Sonar) in the old days that it didn't work like that. You could try it and report back on your experience, good or bad.
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You need 'line level' not 'mic level' inputs on the PC, otherwise the signal will be way too strong and, thus, distorted (mic output is much lower than line output). Most basic PCs, especially laptops, have 'mic in' and not 'line in' (the laptop I'm typing this on right now doesn't even have a 'mic in'). If you have a soundcard with 'line in' inputs, then you could do it. Having said all that, it might be possible to adjust the signal with Audacity using 'mic in', so that it doesn't distort, but I am guessing. I just know from using Cakewalk (precursor to Sonar) in the old days that it didn't work like that. You could try it and report back on your experience, good or bad. You need 'line level' not 'mic level' inputs on the PC, otherwise the signal will be way too strong and, thus, distorted (mic output is much lower than line output). Most basic PCs, especially laptops, have 'mic in' and not 'line in' (the laptop I'm typing this on right now doesn't even have a 'mic in'). If you have a soundcard with 'line in' inputs, then you could do it. Having said all that, it might be possible to adjust the signal with Audacity using 'mic in', so that it doesn't distort, but I am guessing. I just know from using Cakewalk (precursor to Sonar) in the old days that it... » Read More You need 'line level' not 'mic level' inputs on the PC, otherwise the signal will be way too strong and, thus, distorted (mic output is much lower than line output). Most basic PCs, especially laptops, have 'mic in' and not 'line in' (the laptop I'm typing this on right now doesn't even have a 'mic in'). If you have a soundcard with 'line in' inputs, then you could do it. Having said all that, it might be possible to adjust the signal with Audacity using 'mic in', so that it doesn't distort, but I am guessing. I just know from using Cakewalk (precursor to Sonar) in the old days that it didn't work like that. You could try it and report back on your experience, good or bad. « Show Less
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this gadget converts items to didgital formats. hence, a tape when recorded istransferred into a didgital, and can be stored on a hard drive or thumb drive, or cd.
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I would say yes, why cant it be done. Of course it can be done, but the internal microphone has limited capabilities. By cutting out the soundcard on the computer you have an external source and it wont be cutting out at an improper recording level from my evperience. As an external input the feedback level is zil. The only problem with this converter is high tone or high level input..
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It only has midi input and headphone jack, so no USB or some other easier alternative. You will only be able to record audio from it
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No, it is only an interface to connect your microphones/instrument/MIDI to the computer, and to route sound from the computer to speakers/headphones. You can attach up to 4 microphones simultaneously to your computer. To record and save tracks you must have an audio program on your computer such as Logic Pro/Pro Tools/Audacity. Also, I would not recommend this product if you plan on using it with a Mac, as the latest driver provided by Akai is not compatible with the latest Mac operating system.
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If you want to record live audio it would would be good to have, but you don't essentially need it to work the application. You are also able to just program notes into ProTools manually with pre-recorded instruments they give you.
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Yes, as mentioned several times, get a 3.5mm to 3.5mm Audio Cable, and using Audio grabber or some other freebie computer recording software, "play" it using Line In to your computer. Not as clean as a direct USB connection and thus, not as easy as drag and drop, but it works fine and you can save your recordings to your computer. The spoken sound quality is very good and clear.
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This is an audio interface only, intended to allow connection of an audio microphone with an XLR interface to devices such as tablets and smartphones. This adapter could assist with capturing audio that could later be incorporated into a video, but it would not be involved in the video capture itself.
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that would be a strange thing to do. for the same price, you can get a pretty good analog microphone, and skip the two digital conversion steps.
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This device is for computer output only. You can not use it to get audio into your computer for record
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Just buy a mic with 3.5mm or 1/4" plug. That's easier than messing with xlr to stereo.
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You need an audio interface with Phanthom power to connect this Microphone to your computer
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The camera you choose to use it with isn't all that relevant as long as your camera has a standard audio 3.5mm input. It's an ideal microphone for those that would like a better quality on-camera mic AND who would also like the ability to have a separate audio track being recorded (in the mic) for those times when you stop recording at the wrong time. Or when something important or poignant is being said and the record button wasn't pressed in time.
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I think it's better used for recording. It requires phantom power. However It could be used and could sound good if the levels are good.
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The x1 doesn't record internally so you'd have to run from an output to a computer or other recording device. I record on my computer using the program Audacity.
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Yes, with two caveats: The output side (which does not provide power) is still XLR and needs some method of conversion (either Blue's Icicle, or an XLR to USB cable or a mixer with XLR input and USB-out or line-out to go to your computer's input).I use this with an XLR-USB cable (Mic -> Mic Input, Mic Thru -> XLR-USB cable -> computer) and while I lose out on perfect monitoring, it records beautifully and introduces no hum on 48V phantom power. If you have a good line-in on your sound card in your computer you would probably be better off with a mixer that provides 48V phantom power and a line-out. Yes, with two caveats: The output side (which does not provide power) is still XLR and needs some method of conversion (either Blue's Icicle, or an XLR to USB cable or a mixer with XLR input and USB-out or line-out to go to your computer's input).I use this with an XLR-USB cable (Mic -> Mic Input, Mic Thru -> XLR-USB cable -> computer) and while I lose out on perfect monitoring, it records beautifully and introduces no hum on 48V phantom power. If you have a good line-in on your sound card in your computer you would probably be better off with a mixer that provides 48V... » Read More Yes, with two caveats: The output side (which does not provide power) is still XLR and needs some method of conversion (either Blue's Icicle, or an XLR to USB cable or a mixer with XLR input and USB-out or line-out to go to your computer's input).I use this with an XLR-USB cable (Mic -> Mic Input, Mic Thru -> XLR-USB cable -> computer) and while I lose out on perfect monitoring, it records beautifully and introduces no hum on 48V phantom power. If you have a good line-in on your sound card in your computer you would probably be better off with a mixer that provides 48V phantom power and a line-out. « Show Less
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I don't know why, since in my opinion just the GarageBand app + iRig would be a better option for mac users... But yes -- you just might need the right cable, depending on what you intend to do with it: probably just a cable with a stereo mini-TRS connector (earphone plug type) and a TS or TRS big connector (common guitar-cable plug type), if you want to record from the mac to the recorder.
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I've never used it that way but you would need an adapter in order to connect it to a computer. The mic uses a 1/4 inch plug" while most computers use a stereo mini mic input.
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There is a line level out which you can run straight into your pc. Just remember it'll be mono. You don't NEED an audio interface. Most PCs have a line level or microphone input you could use. The quality would be better with an audio interface. It is likely not needed to make this work though.