What would be an affordable preamp for podcasting and voice over work for the SM7B?
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I use the Tube MP by ART - it does a fine job wit the SM7B and was not expensive (single mic). Hope this helps.ART Tube MP Project Series Microphone Preamp
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You can buy a Mackie 402-VLZ3 mixer for $99 on Amazon. Nice clean preamps and it will power the Shure SM7B. This will also now give you a mixer to use with other things and inputs. It has some onboard EQ also. http://www.amazon.com/Mackie-4-Channel-Compact-Preamps-402VLZ4/dp/B00GYFFP8M/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1386177530&sr=1-1&keywords=mackie+mixer
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You can buy a Mackie 402-VLZ3 mixer for $99 on Amazon. Nice clean preamps and it will power the Shure SM7B. This will also now give you a mixer to use with other things and inputs. It has some onboard EQ also. http://www.amazon.com/Mackie-4-Channel-Compact-Preamps-402VLZ4/dp/B00GYFFP8M/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1386177530&sr;=1-1&keywords;=mackie+mixer
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I'd like to combine the previous two replies ... You can use the internal pres and phantom, they sound decent on their own. But if you want more tone shaping options, you can also use an external pre (and/or compressor, etc).
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This is a okay mike for live performances. It is a cheap version of the SM 58 which cost about $100.00. It is probably not the best mike for recording or other applications that require high quality. I suppose it depends on what you are podcasting. If you are streaming a live band you could use these for the vocals. It really depends on what you are using it for. I use mine for vocals at practice for live performances. I hope this helps.
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I would certainly get a separate phono preamp if you budget allows, the built-in/usb model is a very basic quality preamp. If you never have any plans of upgrading from the 2M Red cartridge then the built in is probably adequate.
1956997
Nope, you need a pre' amp interface usb like from m-audio . You will get way better quality. But there are some good usb mic out there on amazon.
337651
I own the B-1 and a mixer and a M Audio Interface card so my mics hook into my mixer (phantom power there) if the DEQ doesnt have phantom power get a pre amp that does or a mixer
2000738
You'll get a decent vocal sound out of it, but an SM57 will be more versatile for recording instruments, especially guitar amps. Might want to look into a condenser mic instead.
1023883
If you're looking for simple voice amplification over and external speaker, check out SOUNDFREQ Sound Spot. I use it as well.
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Short answer is yes. The microphone has a very low level output. There are many preamps that will work just fine. Great choice for voice work.
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This would not be enough. If you want reasonable quality, you need an audio interface that would allow you to plug in (XLR or 1/4") and that had an onboard pre-amp. Look for Focusrite, Presonus, or M-Audio if you aren't trying to spend much money.
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Go for a Personus audiobox, or m audio USB interface. Both are quite cheap and worth the money.
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that's one way BUT to make it more simple you could by a usb preamp with phantom power like the "Avid MBox 3" or the "Lexicon Lambda" i would recommend the mbox though. the lambda volume isnt that high but it may be cheaper and you would probably need a xlr splitter cable to get stereo quality sound.
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Buy one of these...Technical Pro 72-DJB2FL Digital Stereo Preamp Mixer with Echo (Discontinued by Manufacturer)Then connect a microphone and your computer to it, then it into an analog input on the SS370(won't matter which one)And yes, that one is "overkill"...but you need a microphone and another audio input mixing unit.
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Yes to all. The preamps are really good, very clear. The drivers are available on their website. Setup is as easy as double clicking the file that you download and following the prompts. And microphone brand will work, including MXL, which I have personally tested.
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btw after writing my last comment i went to www.macspeech.com and checked out their headsets and some of them look really good. pricey though i'd stick with the usb microphones and pic one from their page and go for it
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Buy the excelvan condenser mic works well for android and cheaper i believe
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I've only used it to mic an electric guitar cabinet and snare. Sounds fine, I just have to eq out the harsh 2-4 kHz frequency. This mic also has a lot more low/mid compared to a genuine SM57. I think it's worth the money I've payed for it, I own 4 of them that I use regularly on all my live gigs.