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USB INTERFACES FOR ALL BUDGETS
Whether you're recording Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards or Drums, a USB Interface is one of the most cost-effective means of tracking into a DAW or Audio Software. Most are plug-and-play, meaning you can plug into a spare USB Port on your Laptop or Desktop, and hook up some speakers pretty quickly.
A good quality USB Audio Interface is the best way to turn your everyday laptop or computer into a fully functional recording studio - with a wide range of Audio Interfaces and Soundcards available for you to record your own vocals and instruments.
As the name would suggest, these USB devices act as an 'interface' between your computer and a microphone, instrument or mixer. Most feature 'Phantom Power' via a Pre-Amp microphone input (often supplied via a 3-Pin XLR connection) so you can power condenser microphones and record super high quality audio.
Long gone are the days when you need £2000 and a giant tape machine to record you and the band to a decent standard!
What are the different types of microphone, and what are they used for?
The main types of microphone are dynamic, condenser, and ribbon. Microphones come with different-sized diaphragms and might look wildly different from each other, but most fall into one of these categories. Mics can be used for a range of applications.
Which microphone is best for recording vocals?
The best microphone for recording vocals will depend on a range of factors, but an extremely popular option is the Shure SM7B. This microphone was used most famously by Michael Jackson on Thriller.
Are microphones mono or stereo?
Most microphones are mono, as they usually have one capsule. Some mics have multiple capsules and can be used to record in stereo. Likewise, two separate directional microphones can be used in order to create a stereo recording.
What is the best microphone?
Perhaps the most popular microphone ever, the Shure SM57 is generally regarded as the best microphone in terms of performance-price ratio.