Reddit reviews AmazonBasics XLR Male to Female Microphone Cable - 6 Feet, Black

The Yeti is fine for dicord/skype chat and gaming, and the polar patterns can be helpful for untreated setups to find the one that picks up the least noise, but it isn't good enough quality for voice over. It doesn't have a very full bass response, and the treble frequencies are fairly harsh on it.

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Fortunately, there is a setup you can but for about the same price (or a little cheaper!) that has a good enough quality for professional work! For the mic, I recommend the MXL V67G if you are on a tight budget, with a Behringer UM2 interface. You will also need an XLR cable, a pop filter, and a mic stand to complete the equipment side of the setup. You will also need to do some acoustic treatment for your recording space, which can be anything from recording in your closet to building a pillow/blanket fort. It doesn't need to cost you anything, so long as you can find a quiet space and pile up on the soft, cushiony material. The XLR setup will give you a full frequency pickup, a cleaner preamp, and the V67G has a nice warm tone to it that is pretty forgiving of voice type. I used a similar setup to land an agent (I've upgraded, but still use the V67G occasionally) so I have no doubts about it's capabilities.

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Good luck, and feel free to let me know if you need any help!

$500... lessee...

Mic: Electro-Voice RE320 — https://www.amazon.com/EV-RE320-Variable-D-Instrument-Microphone/dp/B00KCN83VI


Interface: Steinberg UR22MKII — https://www.amazon.com/Steinberg-UR22MKII-2-Channel-USB-Interface/dp/B017MVUAHM


Windscreen: Electro-Voice WS-PL2 — https://www.amazon.com/Electro-Voice-WS-PL2-Foam-Windscreen/dp/B0043ISZXY


Stand: On Stage MS7701B — https://www.amazon.com/Stage-Stands-MS7701B-Tripod-Microphone/dp/B000978D58

Cables: XLR cable — https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Male-Female-Microphone-Cable/dp/B01JNLTTKS

Cables: USB cable — https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-USB-215AB-Type-Speed-Cable/dp/B000VBGD6S

Justification for each:


RE320: It's a hell of a mic. Consider the Rode Procaster instead if you want to save a bit of money.


UR22MKII: Solid interface. Nothing more to say, really, except that it has a full 60dB of available gain, unlike some cheaper interfaces.


WS-PL2: It's a windscreen. Since my intention here would be close-talking into the mic (i.e., lips practically pressed against it), the windscreen is the better choice. It's expensive, but it's a thick-ass microphone.


MS7701B: Since the mic doesn't come with a shock mount, a floor stand is probably going to be preferable so keyboard/mouse noises or desk bumps aren't picked up as much.

XLR cable: It's an XLR cable. You'll need that.

USB A-to-B cable: It's a USB cable. I'm not 100% certain whether the interface comes with one, but... just in case. Obviously, if you intend to buy them, find out for sure whether it does or not, first.

Total as of right now: $487.09

It might be easier to just download Audacity and get an affordable audio interface and mic. Here's what I record with and it sounds great for what I need.

Focusrite Scarlett Solo - $89

Tonor Condensor Mic - $30

XLR Cable - $6

If anyone's curious about getting an XLR setup, I can direct you to some pretty good starting gear! I personally use the Audio Technica AT2020 cardiod condensor microphone and a Focusrite USB audio interface. You'll also want to buy a male to female XLR cable of some kind. A pop filter is also a good investment! And, of course, you'll want a stand of some kind for the microphone. I personally use this but it limits your ability to move the microphone away from a desk.

If you want studio quality, be sure to record in 24-bit 48k, with an uncompressed format like a wav. That's the standard both Hollywood and indie productions have been using for years.

Oh, and if anyone's curious about credentials, I mix and record audio for commercials.

About getting an amplifier:
A power amplifier is basically a device that converts a low power signal to one that is directly fed to the drivers of a loudspeaker, otherwise you wouldn't get any sound ('mic level' and 'line level' signals are too low for loudspeakers)!

Since the B112D is a powered loudspeaker, the amplifier is included in the unit. This means you don't have to go out an buy one separately.

About getting a mixer:
A mixer is a device that takes multiple audio inputs, performs some modifications to the signal (e.g. equaliser, compressor), combines the signals, then spits it out.

You don't really need a mixer if you only have one audio source (sounds like you'll only need one since you're planning to use it for music). Even if you're hoping to mix several sources, the unit itself has individually adjustable gain settings for two discrete inputs. If you need any more than two inputs, the Behringer Xenyx 802 should suffice.

If you're hoping to get a mixer to use multiple speakers, you can simply daisy-chain the speakers together (this means you won't get any stereo separation but 1. it's a pool party, who cares and 2. you probably won't get a stereo signal anyway if you use most mixers). Plug the main input into 'Input 1', then connect your second speaker to the first by connecting an XLR cable to 'Mix Out' on the first speaker, to 'Input 1' on the second.

My advice would be to go out and buy a 3.5mm to XLR male cable, and use that to connect your phone/computer to 'Input 1' on the speaker. If you have a second set, follow the instructions for daisy-chaining above. Do that for however many speakers you have. Good luck!

Don’t go with usb. You can only use one usb mic per computer so if you are recording 3 people you can only ever use one mic. It’s also never going to give you very good audio of you have people just pile around a mic. You can get 3 cheap dynamic mics, a mixer and 3 XLR cables for around $140 total

microphone package
mixer
XLR cables

I see in the comments below that you've already returned it, if you are willing to use a mixer the setup I would recommend to start would be:


Behringer Xm8500


Windscreen


XLR Cable


Behringer Xenyx 502


RCA to 3.5mm


All this is less than $80.

A stand like this would work well, and it is still below $100.

Here is a sound sample I found on YouTube.


Once you have more money to play around with for dynamic microphones look into: Shure SM58, Shure Beta 58, and the EV ND767A. These will run you roughly $100-$150.


Once you have a use case for condenser microphones look into: AT2020, Samson C02 Pair, and MXL 770. All of these will run you roughly $100, however if you went with the Samson C02s you would need more inputs and therefore a different mixer.

If it's just you and your buddy and you aren't doing any Skype call-ins, and you guys can both be in the same room all you'll need is...

Two mics:
ENTRY/BASIC: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B004QJOZS4/ - $64.00 American - $128 total.

Intermediate: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/356521-REG/Audio_Technica_AT2020_AT2020_Condenser_Microphone.html - $99.00 American - $200 total.

Two XLR cables: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JNLTTKS/ - $5.99 American - $12.00 total.

One XLR-to-USB setup: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CTKI45M/ - $99.00 American

Two Scissor Arms: https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Microphone-Suspension-Broadcasting-Voice-Over/dp/B00DY1F2CS/ - $12.99 American - $26.00 total

Two Pop Filters: https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Studio-Microphone-Filter-Shield/dp/B00ACFAULC/ - $6.95 American each - $14.00 total.

A DAW: Audacity - Free - https://www.audacityteam.org/download/

TOTAL BASIC COST: $280-355 American

If you need to do a Skype call Mix-Minus it will cost an extra $20-50 depending on how you would like to do it.

IF you arent trying to spend too much money on it, I'd recommend just heading to a local studio and renting some time to record what you need. That is, unless you are trying to make this a regular thing.

I'll go ahead and throw some links up on what I list as good, low-budget options to get you going.

I'd recommend getting a cardioid condenser mic (AKG AT2020 ~$100), an audio interface with at least one mic preamp and phantom power (Scarlett Solo ~$100), and a pop filter (Audio 2000s AWS4071 ~$10). You'd also need a DAW to edit the tracks, such as cutting out long pauses and words you didn't intend to make into the final cut, and adding a bit of compression and EQ changes. Most likely the audio interface will come with an intro DAW that'll do just enough for what you want to do. For better results you can also pick up an acoustic shield (Monoprice 602650 ~$65) to help isolate the sound, which doesn't seem important just getting into it but once you hear the difference you'll see why its important. Oh, and you'll need to get an XLR cable (~$8) to plug the mic in, but you may or may not want one that's a bit longer than the one I linked.

Something I want to throw in there as well is you'll also probably want to learn how to get on de-essing. In a vocal take, often times an "s" sound will come out very harshly if left unedited. A method to avoid this is to not talk directly into the mic, but slightly off center. Alternatively, you can buy a VST or program that can do it automatically for you. Also, a good thing to do is to reduce noise either through careful automated eq cuts or by using a program such as reafir which can be downloaded for free from the developers here.

If you do get involved with all this craziness, and I know its all pretty intimidating, I'd be happy to help you get on your way to making some great recordings. Just send me a message any time.

If you're trying to save money, a cheap dynamic or condenser mic would probably serve your purposes a lot moreso than a Yeti, IMO. The Blue Yeti is a good mic, don't get me wrong, but often times people just buy it because everyone else has one without realizing how much of a hassle it is to set up properly.

If your budget it 150, don't spend most of it on a mic. Get something much cheaper (something like this with an interface, and cord will probably suit your needs better).

If you want to try what I'm playing around with I can send u a few Amazon links.

30 dollar xlr mic
ZINGYOU Condenser Microphone... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756V2B6R?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Sound board
Focusrite Audio Interface Solo -... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E6T56CM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Cable
AmazonBasics XLR Male to Female... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JNLTTKS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

voicemod is the program I'm currently using on my PC to make it sound louder (voice mod)

I'm not 100 percent on this being the best setup and I definitely have a list of better xlr microphones but those are more expensive at the moment.

Personally, I wouldn't bother with a Modmic 5. My recommendation is going with a Neewer NW-700 Kit with an Arm and Filter, an XLR to XLR cable, and a Behringer Uphoria UM-2 Audio Interface. Plug the Neewer Mic in through XLR to the UM-2, and plug your 598's in with the large jack (1/4" IIRC) and plug the UM-2 in through USB. You get a knob to adjust gain on the Mic and the Headphones, and it's all managed through USB!

Links to things:

Microphone Kit

Behringer Interface

XLR to XLR Cable

Go for an XLR mic setup:

Audio interface: https://www.amazon.com/BEHRINGER-Audio-Interface-1-Channel-UM2/dp/B00EK1OTZC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550175285&sr=8-1&keywords=behringer

Mic: https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-Ultravoice-Dynamic-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B0002KZAKS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550175302&sr=8-1&keywords=behringer+xm8500

XLR Cable: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Male-Female-Microphone-Cable/dp/B01JNLTTKS/ref=sr_1_4_acs_sk_pb_2_sl?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1550175307&sr=1-4-acs&keywords=xlr+cable

Mic stand: https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Microphone-Suspension-Broadcasting-Voice-Over/dp/B00DY1F2CS/ref=sr_1_8?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1550175316&sr=1-8&keywords=mic+stand

Total: $80.16

You wont get anything anywhere near the quality for that price.

I've got a very similar setup, same mic but I have the U-Phoria UMC22 interface instead. So if you have any questions, just ask

just get a 3.5mm stereo >> XLR splitter cable.

https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-HMX-010Y-XLR3M-Stereo-Breakout/dp/B00YSAVUZ2/

done with one cable. get an equalizer app for your phone.

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alternately, get a set of cables that are RCA >> XLR splitter

https://www.amazon.com/TISINO-Cable-Stereo-Connection-Microphone/dp/B077L3PG45/

you'll take the RCA outs from whatever source you want such as

https://www.amazon.com/PROZOR-Digital-Converter-Bluetooth-Receiver/dp/B07L72S6PG/

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XLR is meant to be daisy chained from speaker to speaker. so you need to plug your L/R XLR cables into your sub first, then use jumper cables to feed your monitors.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Male-Female-Microphone-Cable/dp/B01JNLTTKS/

I'm assuming by "box" you mean audio interface.

If you're looking to be cost-efficient, I personally would suggest starting with an H4N Pro (or the cheaper non-Pro variant) and a mic such as the MXL 770. You'll also need an XLR cable.

The H4N, if you take care of it, will last you a long time and will give you many a good recording. It has built in mics, as well, and they are good quality, but external mics are typically better to have, if possible. However, if you're on a budget, you can easily use just the H4N and its built in mics without any issue, so long as you also get a windscreen. Be sure to have an SD card (I can't remember if it comes with one on its own as I purchased mine as part of a kit that came with a few accessories) as well, to record your files to.

[These] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JNLTTKS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) are the cables that I have
Microphone cables are just 3 pin XLR cables
(That Amazon listing is for individual cables, not pairs, so you'll have to buy two to connect a DAC and an amp)

That's the wrong cable.

You need this kind: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Male-Female-Microphone-Cable/dp/B01JNLTTKS

The male end (with the pins sticking out) goes into the interface.


EDIT: I originally posted the wrong kind of cable, but just fixed it.

I agree with tplgigo. Here is a link to a decent mixer, mics and mic cable.

MIXER:

https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-802-Premium-8-Input-Preamps/dp/B000J5XS3C?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B000J5XS3C

MICS:

https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-Ultravoice-Dynamic-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B0002KZAKS/ref=sr_1_4?crid=16DVZ2YVY2R7F&keywords=behringer+xm8500+microphone&qid=1571594175&sprefix=behringer+xm8%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-4

XLR Mic Cable (Pic the lenght that works best for you).

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Male-Female-Microphone-Cable/dp/B01JNLTTKS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=xlr+cable&qid=1571594240&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzME9ZTFFaNERWU1dFJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjk3ODA0MzdCSks2STBYWlVQTSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDQ3NzA5MjIyT1oxTjVDUkdBUCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Hey man. Looks like you can run XLR cables from your master out jacks on your S9 to channels 1 and 2 (upper left) on the house mixer.

Here's the cables you'll need


AmazonBasics XLR Male to Female Microphone Cable - 6 Feet, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JNLTTKS/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_r75QDbN8Z59S4

Oh shit yah I forgot. Make sure you have headphones with a 1/4 adapter or just 1/4 male end because that’s the output for the Focusrite headphone jack. Also if you have speakers make sure you have cables that go from the speaker amp/speakers to the Focusrites L and R 1/4 outputs.
Lastly BUT MOST IMPORTANT you need a cable. All of em are pretty much the same so amazon basics is the cheaper way to go. No point in buying expensive ass cables. Learn how to fix cables if you don’t wanna buy new ones when they crap out but mine have lasted for years and I roll over them with my chair and drop the ends all the time lol.
Also I’m not sure if it comes with a mic stand. I know it comes with the shock mount and pop filter but I honestly don’t remember about the stand.

So list:
1/4mm headphone adapter (or just if you have headphones like that)
Proper speaker cables (if you have speakers)
XLR Male to Female mic cable
Mic stand (maybe)

Do remember though condensers aren’t indestructible like dynamic mics you see on stage. So when transporting them or removing them from a stand treat them with proper care. I’m always worrying about mine dropping or falling over but when it comes to my SM57 I’ve knocked it over countless times.

Ok so these: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Male-Female-Microphone-Cable/dp/B01JNLTTKS/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=XLR+cables&qid=1570477518&sr=8-4

https://www.amazon.com/Headphone-Splitter-Headphones-Earphones-Speakers/dp/B07QR2WRDT/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=headphone+splitter&qid=1570477702&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFRQjBTSTdaWUhDUUwmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAyMzE2NTZCTUlWR045NElCQ0kmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDQ5NDEzNDJKTFBSR0FKT1NES1Qmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

Thank you so much!

Tldr at the end

I can't find any schematics for the cable so I'm not 100% sure it would work, but judging by some size comparisons, I think you could use some jumper cables meant for breadboards. If you could give me the size of the port of an individual pin of the 8 pin connector I can verify.

If the size is 2.54mm then for around $6 you can get: Multicolored Breadboard Dupont Jumper Wires - ALLUS J7011 120Pcs 3in1 Ribbon Cables Kit, Male to Male (M/M), Female to Female (F/F), Male to Female (M/F) for Arduino and Raspberry Pi https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073X7P6N2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_oseBDb0RSX6HQ.

You can get a 10 foot 1/4 TRS for ~$6 on Amazon: Hosa CSS-110 1/4" TRS to 1/4" TRS Balanced Interconnect Cable, 10 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000068NYH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7ueBDb0M84YBM.

You're looking at about $7 for the xlr: AmazonBasics XLR Male to Female Microphone Cable - 6 Feet, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JNLTTKS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0weBDbQNK67CW

If you have a trs cable, jumper cables, or an xlr cable at your house it will be cheaper. You would also need a soldering iron and some solder ~$10-$15.

It depends on the supplies you need. Assuming you don't have the cables but you have the soldering iron you're looking at about $20. Otherwise it is the same price.

Tldr; it's only $10 cheaper if you don't have a spare xlr, 1/4 TRS, or jumper cables. If you don't have any of the cables as well as the soldering iron, it's the same price.

The LSR 310 passes L/R balanced XLR and TRS inputs through to balanced XLR outputs:

http://sky-group.vn/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/LSR310S-2.jpg

The LSR 305 has balanced XLR inputs:

https://img.digitaltrends.com/image/jbl-lsr305-spkrs-frontback-1500x1000.jpg

You can connect each of the 305s to the 310 using a boring XLR cable of whatever length is convenient:

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Male-Female-Microphone-Cable/dp/B01JNLTTKS/

The speakers and woofers accept unbalanced 1/4" TS inputs:

http://www.jblpro.com/ProductAttachments/LSR_3Series_OwnersManual_Mar10_2014.pdf

Line out from your computer can go into the 1/4" TRS inputs on the woofer with a cable like this:

https://www.amazon.com/TNP-Premium-3-5mm-Audio-Cable/dp/B01CNMSRT8/

If that doesn't sound great, there are various DACs with balanced outputs. The Scarlett 2i2 seems popular here:

https://us.focusrite.com/usb-audio-interfaces/scarlett-2i2

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Male-Female-Microphone-Cable/dp/B01JNLTTKS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1541172112&sr=8-3&keywords=xlr+cable+6ft

XLR male to female cable

TBD. We were honestly hoping to get a few episodes in the can before making any major investments, but that might be unavoidable. Here's what I'm looking at so far:

Mixer option 1

Mixer option 2

Mics

Audio out to laptop

XLR cables for phantom power

The mics each come with an XLR to 3.5mm cable which would be swapped out. I'm leaning more toward 4 mics and to have people share mics if we have additional guests. 4 is probably more realistic than 6.

I'm looking to buy a microphone for my friend, but I have no experience in this department. My friend isn't going professional idol singer mode, but I do still want to have some sound quality and after doing some research, I got some came up some picks and was looking for any insight.

My picks were:

Blue Yeti USB

AT2020+ USB

AT2020 with Behringer audio interface and XLR cable? Do I need this? Its didn't seem to be included in any of these.

Are these alright just for some casual recording/singing?

yikes! lol

i need shorter cables
how about this?
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Male-Female-Microphone-Cable/dp/B01JNLTTKS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1519683809&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=xlr+cable&psc=1