I am trying to setup a home recording studio. I recently purchased this Mic Samson R31S ( I know its not that good but i am just giving it a go). When i connect this Mic to the microphone-in port on my laptop and record. I get a very low volume wave when recording. Also the recorded track is mono and not stereo. How do i fix this ? I don't have a mixer. Is there something wrong with the mic or the cable.
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Your microphone is only a mono source, so if you want it into both channels you will need a plug which takes this mono signal and adapts it to stereo. Generally laptop inputs are not the best for audio. Sure, there are some good ones, but generally you want a proper pre-amp with balanced inputs, which is why there is such a strong market in decent audio interfaces and external soundcards. Without that, the input amplifier in your laptop just may not have sufficient gain. |
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OK so your new... no biggie we all started some where. First thing you need a board so you can handle the sound appropriately... your computer just won't ever be enough.... no matter what the argument... proper pre Amp is every thing in sound.. get a board get obsessed and have fun.......... this is key |
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All live sound (ie bands) are mono... its up to the live sound engineer to blend what your hear into a cohesive cognitive algorithm of bliss that is what the masses deem as music.. but there is nothing wrong with the mic or cable.. single input single output Simple.... |
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