USB is a universal, general interface standard for connecting peripheral devices to PCs.
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Connect a 6.3mm microphone to USB
I bought this microphone. It has a 6.3mm-to-3.5mm adapter, so I can plug it into my Windows XP computer's headphone jack.
However, the volume is too low. So, I'd like to try plugging it into a USB ...
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How to record live video using camcorder?
I need to conduct a video conference using professional video cameras. I will be recording and streaming 1080p video [1]. To that end, I need to stream live video from a professional video camera to ...
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Why can I only use 2 microphones with my 4 channel USB mixer?
I just bought an Alesis MultiMix 4 USB.
What I wanted it for was the ability to connect 4 microphones to my computer via USB, in order to record a podcast where 4 people could be individually miked. ...
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ADAT to USB interface
Is there such a thing as a bridge between ADAT and USB? It seems simple enough, and seems like it should be a very cheap device -- just do some translation from the ADAT digital stream into USB. But ...
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Audio Interfaces - Internal versus External (USB) recommendation
I'm looking at replacing my aging SB Live Value soundcard with something more modern with much lower latency and ASIO 2 support. I do quite a bit of music composition through Sibelius (7) and Cubase, ...
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Why does my sound card output a high pitched sometimes oscillating sound or whine?
I've asked four questions now so I'm out of hints. Excuse this question for it's vagueness... Why the hell is my sound card emitting this high pitched squeal when I run it through a mixer with a USB ...
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Does a USB Isolator work any different than a powered single-port USB Hub? [closed]
I was looking at buying a USB Isolator; however, I ended up buying a powered four port USB 3.0 instead. It was roughly the same price, has a higher speed, and serves a useful alternative function.
Do ...
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USB/Midi controller on Ubuntu Linux?
My question is directed at those having experience with both Linux and midi controllers.
DEVICE IN QUESTION
This seems to be the cheapest midi/usb controller that has:
1) 88 keys
2) fully/semi ...
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How do I fix the latency issue when recording through M-AUDIO Fast Track Pro USB Audio Interface?
I'm having trouble using the "M-AUDIO Fast Track Pro" USB audio interface to record with.
I've tried to manually adjust the latency in the M-AUDIO Fast Track Pro Properties but the slider is locked ...
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How can I use the iPad as a MIDI controller directly via USB (with Reason or Ableton Live)?
Some apps allow to communicate via Wifi on a home-network, but I'm sometimes getting MIDI overflow errors in Reason. I'm guessing there will be lower latency delays if I use a direct connection via ...
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m-audio midisport uno not working
I am trying to run my Casio WK-1630 keyboard into my computer using an m-audio midisport uno. When I plug it into the usb port, one green light on the uno starts blinking. If I press a key on the ...
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How do I improve the recording levels when rcording from mixer to laptop?
I'm an amateur when it comes to all things audio, but I've been put in charge of the audio system at our church.
We're making the switch from recording sermons directly to CD to recording to a ...
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FireWire on MacBook Air - Help!
I've got an M-Audio FireWire Solo and just bought a new Macbook Air so I could run Pro Tools. Didn't think to notice whether the Air would have a Firewire port (it does not). So now I've got a brand ...
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Is firewire better than USB for live webcasting - Video
I am building a 2 camera, 4 mic webcasting setup.
Using firewire to connect the 2 cameras to a laptop is more involved as it requires 2 analog to digital converts and 2 firewire ports, whereas most ...
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Totally confused with the plethora of different electronic music production hardware; any way to work out what they do?
I play some musical instruments and want to begin electronic music. I have read and understood the concept of MIDI being a format for representing sound and time.
Now when presented with a DAW, and ...
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sub-100 pound/dollar SPDIF/coaxial audio input into USB (mac lion and Win 7 64 compatible?)
Can you recommend a sub-100 pound/dollar SPDIF/coaxial audio input device into USB (mac os x lion and Win 7 64 compatible?)
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Camcorder for use as a webcam
I've been looking into a camcorder for use as a webcam, since all the webcams I have found don't seem to be up to the task I have in mind.
My biggest issue is finding camcorders can can even be used ...
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Can I use my original MBox at all with my Lion Mac?
I've got an original Digidesign MBox that I haven't used in a couple years. I just discovered that Avid has discontinued support for the original MBox.
I don't want to use ProTools; I just want to ...
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USB mic vs. XLR, 3.5mm, or 1/4 inch connector
What are the advantages of having a USB mic over having a XLR, 3.5mm, or 1/4 inch connector? I.e. quality, price, portability. I am looking at recording sound for video and I'm not sure what type ...
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XLR vs USB Microphone
I have a Fast Track Pro (which as an XLR pre-amp) mostly used for DJing tasks. Now, I am in the process of creating a small (really cheap) recording studio in my home. I was looking for cheap Mics, ...
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Can I play pure Piano tunes with a Quasimidi Raven?
Being a total noob in this topic...I have a Quasimidi Raven synth) on my desk and would like to play just plain vanilla Piano sounds on, or with, it. Is it possible? Or do I have to hook it up to my ...
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What's the cheapest way to plug a guitar/bass to my computer?
I'm looking for a simple/cheap interface (preferably USB) to plug a guitar or a bass in my Mac. I know about full-featured interfaces like M-Audio Fast Track but they're a bit overkill for me. I ...
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Why are all my recordings fuzzy and quiet!?
I originally thought I could just record my guitar using my laptop camera/mic, like I assumed many of the very-non-professional Youtubers I saw do. This (just the first part) was the result. I then ...
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A USB device with 5 microphone inputs: Is that possible?
I am currently looking into a project but there's one limitation that I don't know whether it's theoretically possible.
What I'm asking is - would it be possible, in theory, to create a cheap (say, ...
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Would a Thunderbolt audio interface decrease latency (in theory)?
I've always been curious as to the latency limits of USB 2.0/3.0, Firewire 400/800, and now thunderbolt on audio interfaces. I'm really excited to see a thunderbolt audio interface on the market, but ...
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Equipment: new interface necessary or not? (Using Mackie 402-VLZ3 with 2010 iMac)
Okay, so I'm looking for advice on what's the most appropriate equipment decision for my situation.
I started with a 2007 MacBook Pro, and I eventually realized that the integrated Intel sound card ...
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Best audio interface in the low end?
I'm looking to buy an USB audio interface for home recording. It has to be fairly common, since I intend to buy second-hand in Bulgaria (where I live), or maybe import from eBay UK. One instrument ...
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Monitoring multiple USB microphones
I am in the planning stages of producing a podcast consisting 2 or more people in the same room. I have a large diaphragm USB condenser mic, and another non-USB mic. At this point, I need to decide ...
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How to judge preamp and A/D quality on a USB audio interface?
I'm looking for an audio interface for casual recording. There are things it's easy to tell from specs -- number of channels, connectors, phantom power, etc. -- but I don't know any way to tell if an ...
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FireWire or USB
Which is better for audio recording? FireWire or USB audio interfaces?
I've used USB quite a bit and struggled with a few latency issues (which have since been resolved) but the speeds of FireWire ...
