Connect USB Mic To Audio Mixer | 3 Ways!

In this video, we show you three different ways to connect a USB microphone to an audio mixer.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:25 - Equipment Setup
0:50 - Pricing & Specs
1:05 - Why Connect USB Microphone To Mixer?
1:45 - USB Microphone Setup
2:25 - Option 1: 1/8" TRS To Dual 1/4" TS Jacks To Stereo Input
4:55 - Option 2: 1/8" TRS To Dual 1/4" TS Jacks To Line Input
6:40 - Compressor
8:03 - 3 Band EQ & HPF
9:55 - Option 3: 1/8" TRS To Dual 1/4" TS Jacks To DI Box
12:03 - Why You Shouldn't Connect A USB Mic To Audio Mixer
14:11 - Final Thoughts
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[@TrillaJaz]

This video has literally been a life saver! My friends and I started a podcast and bought usb mics but they were mixing to one on my computer and we did a lot of research to get a mixer. We didn’t want to get rid of our usb mics and now we can use the 2nd method 🤗 thank you!

[@popocatap]

Thanks! Man, you know how to explain exactly what I needed to know about my usb-c mics and recording. No flashing decals, no show-bizz tell-sell style, just the bare facts and - equally important - the pro’s and cons of each choice. Looking forward to more like this 😊

[@heart_healer]

You just saved me!!! I was absolutely lost. Wanted the mic output to go into my integrated audio interface preamps and channel strips!! Thank you so so much!!❤

[@AntonShields]

Hello Jordan. Your channel is growing. That’s awesome. I really want to thank you for all your detailed videos. Your experience in the field definitely gives you an edge in communicating the copious amount of ways to connect sound. 🤘🤘🤘

[@kettnercreative]

Thanks for the kind words, Anton.

[@SpeerStudios]

I watch a lot of videos on mics and mixers for sound quality, the icon in the corner to know what i'm listening too is a great touch!

[@kettnercreative]

Thanks, We really wish that we had thought of it earlier.

[@PabloVieiraViolao]

Hi, Jordan, it's good to have you back. I always learn a lot from your videos.

[@kettnercreative]

Thanks for the kind words! Let me know if you have any specific studio questions.

[@mrpocho8813]

This was really helpful! I'm trying to figure out how to use my USB mic at live events when I am djing

[@dratzlogic]

Informative and fair warning about audio degradation. I appreciate the thoughtfulness and you sharing your expertise. Thanks!

[@AsmrNia]

I have the same mixer and I'm learning a lot with your videos, thank you very much!

[@kettnercreative]

Great to hear!

[@superspiffz]

Thank u for helping. I have a blue yeti and a mixer that has one of those XLR combo imports. I ordered the cables you put! Hoping it works!

[@dynamic_jameson]

Amazing work

[@JNahumHernandez]

Thank you so much 😢 we have. Blue mic we've been wanting to use and this really helps out and what's best we also have a mixer just like yours 🙏🏽

[@royspeakman1157]

Brilliant ! !

[@WarriorBoy]

This video has been immensely informative and helpful for me getting my podcast started. Question: I have both mics on their neutral setting and haven't changed the setting of either on the mixer, yet the mic plugged into line 2 is audibly quieter than mic one, any reason why this is? Again, this is with all settings on both pieces of equipment completely neutral, and am still getting overall slightly quieter audio from mic 2. Thank you!

[@wwjnz9263]

Thank you for explaining the cons of doing this. Looks like I got to buy a new microphone too.

[@bankhead832]

so i watching a previous video of yours about connecting a usb mic to an audio interface so this is an actually good idea to go with a mixer not the interface...got it

[@BarryGrueter]

Very cool, thanks for sharing 👍 14:25

[@ChristianHernandez-jv6dg]

Thanks for the video.. I have the same mixer that I use for karaoke at home and learned a lot about microphones connections. What would you say is the the best microphone and connection for singing clarity going from there microphone directly to to mixer(no computer)?

[@homoud.alyahya]

Hello Jordan. I am amazed with the amount of information I got from this great video and I learned a lot. My question I have USB mic Hyperx a and I have a Yamaha mixer. I want to know how connect the output of the mixer to my Sony camera. I will appreciate your reply. Thank you again

[@thomassadrack1989]

thank you . I like your video.

[@augustinemallipudi2644]

In our Mackie profx12v3 mixer, some noise is coming out when the volume is just higher than U. How to get rid of that noise?

[@user-oy2or8te7f]

Man good stuff!! I forgot all about the 3.5mm on the Yeti mic. Life saver!!! Would this work with a smaller mixer that takes trrs inputs?

[@gingercat_films]

Great content! Btw I have a Razer Seiren V2 Pro. Can I possibly connect this micro phone to a speaker for live announcements without any audio mixer like you have used? And do I still need a PC for the same?

[@TheJuanPablo13]

Could you do XLR from you board to a 3.5mm into the mic instead of TRS to 3.5 ? Is a DI box still needed ?

[@tattedtazgrl]

I’m looking for a decent mixer to use for streaming on twitch that will work my blue yeti usb microphone. Which mixer would be best

[@JellySlosh]

Did the Elgato Wave mic work for you with these methods? I was able to get my Blue Yeti to work with my Behringer Q502USB following option 1 but my Elgato Wave 3 just hisses.

[@skywalker_B_]

hey Jordan, I have profx 10v3 and tried to hook up a audio tecnia usb (at2020usb+) per your instruction using the unbalanced stereo headphone jack to the 2 1/4 inch. using the 2nd setup per the video. i do not have any control over the eq or the gain or anything. is there a way to fix this?

[@loscompis2016]

Wow this an amazing tutorial. I do have one question though: we are to content creators sitting 4-5 feet away from each other and both using USB Mics. Not always but sometimes during the recording we get echo in some part of the recording. We run all trough OBS. Do you have any quick solution for this. I was thinking buying x2 Diadem mics and audio interface. Would that help? Thanks again on your tutorial

[@ashleyhendrick7143]

Can you adjust the gain level of the blue Yeti mic using the Yamaha mixer?

[@jasonh1409]

When using option 2 into channel 1, will the listener only hear it in one side or in both ears?

[@Toeffemand]

I have a Sandberg mic as a second mic other than my SZ-300 that do not have a XLR or minijack but is has a USB-B to USB. How to connect this?

[@LeSaff]

Hi, great original video because we all heard the blabla about a separate audio interface needed with an XLR mic vs the build in one in an USB mic. I personally believe that the USB mics will continue to evolve and will be closer and closer to the XLR at least for the low to medium quality (may be you should change your yeti vs a se electronic Neom, which is to me the actual number 1, but it's a question of taste 😁) Basically, like you mentioned it, the reproach to this method is to add steps and it would have been better to find a way to disconnect the converter (but not the power). And finally a question remains: is it better than Voice metter banana? Because it does the same thing : - gain -15 band eq -compression + echo adjustment with the tone of the voice + latency adjustment between the mic and the headphone etc A comparison between both solution would be great. 👍👍

[@kettnercreative]

For sure. I tell most of my friends to buy the Elgato Wave 3. The software suite and ease of use make it a better solution than a SM7B +SSL2. In the real world, it's about simplicity. There needs to be a reason for every tool you use. Voicemeeter Banana is better than connecting to an external mixer, unless you need to mix multiple channels/mics at the same time. That being said, Voicemeeter Banana isn't very user friendly. It STILL looks/feels like a Gen 1 digital mixer. If I was given a free choice I would go with the Rode NTUSB or Elgato Wave 3 because they come with better software out-of-the-box.

[@LeSaff]

@@kettnercreative Thanks for your answer! I have no knowledge about the elgato. Actually I'm not a big fan of the SM7B. Does it come with a soft like the MV7 (if I don't make any mistakes ) ? Also, I couldn't find a test with the SM7B and the preamp SE Electronics TNT. If it works well, it is half the price of the cloudfilter. I also heard that it is possible to couple the SM7B with the Audio interface + Voice Meter Banana then, you don't need the Cloudfilter. Didn't have time yet to dig more. VMB, I totally agree with you about the design & simplicity, but it's free so, we are not allowed to complain ! 😂 I really became crazy to get a simple Set Up, but it's done and all the softs (Audacity, OBS...) works with the "default device", I can even add Krisp for the noise reduction. My TOP USB Mics... SE-E Neom (to replace the Samson G Track Pro, that I prefer to the Yeti) Rode Podcaster Rode NT Shure MV7 For the fun, the Samson Go Mic (super versatile, fun and surprisingly good with a bit of EQ)

[@nicggreco]

Is the quality better with phantom power on for this usb mics?

[@monkmichael-munkmiikael-hy7842]

I got a Blue Yeti for bagpipe lessons through Skype. The mic is very sensitive and so badly distorts the bagpipe sound that it is worse than even laptop mic. Changing settings on mic does not help. Would an audio mixer or interface help to quieten the sounds and make it work really good? Thank you!

[@JustJayy91]

Why does it have to be an unbalanced audio cable? As i am not sure what cable i have but after connecting it to the ps5 i get a weird humming noise, checked all connections and they are fine

[@adhitflannery]

it this menthod work for audio interface/soundcard ?

[@LinhoDemos]

Quick question, why did you connect specifically the left output to the combi jack? Would it have made any difference if you connected the right or used a TRS stereo 1/4 inch cable?

[@kettnercreative]

It really doesn't make any difference whatsoever. You can use a TRS 1/4" if you want, but it ignores the second signal in the cable giving you just the left side anyway.

[@moeberry6735]

Thank you for the good 👍 info. Can the MG10XU be used as an audio interface for Twitch streaming a DJ set?

[@kettnercreative]

Yes it can. Many people use the MG10XU for this exact purpose.

[@floppyears788]

Hello! I have a doubt. My microphone only has USD port, it doesn't have any other input nor output... How can I connect it to the mixer?

[@emmanouil1453]

Thanks for this crustal clear description. I have a FIFINE USB Microphone K669B with a fixed USB cable attached to it. Do I have any chance to connect it to my Yamaha MG-10?

[@mtheorie6730]

Do u have a solution to this?

[@emmanouil1453]

@@mtheorie6730 Nope!

[@cjpvids]

this is all good if your mic has a headphone jack - what if your mic ONLY has a USB? How do you connect that to a soundboard??

[@kettnercreative]

Unfortunately, you can’t.

[@Genuine_Factx]

How to connect Maono PM461s microphone connect to sound Card ?

[@kettnercreative]

We’re thinking about the Moano stuff, not sure yet

[@archanasmusicaljourney7389]

Hi Dont we have to use phantom power along with power from computer or laptop ?

[@archanasmusicaljourney7389]

I have Maono 422 condenser mic with USB port and Yamaha MG06X audio mixer.

[@Weaselboy1958]

thetechnologydept

[@Weaselboy1958]

Phantom Power is only needed for Condenser Microphones, and if a Condenser Microphone is designed for USB ports, it should be satisified with the 5 volt signal from the computer, Microphones that are designed to be used with mixers, (that have XLR or 1/4 inch cables) normally use 12 to 48 volt Phantom Power, either built in to the mixer, or supplied through a box that is put in-line with the microphone cable.

[@Atom.Storm.]

Are there no mixers out there that take usb mic input? for up to 4 mic's?

[@kettnercreative]

If you have Rode USB mics, you can connect up to 4 mics to a single computer and mix it that way.

[@evgen5647]

USB mic input? There is no such thing as USB audio. Essentially USB microphone is microphone + USB sound card. So you will need driver software for that sound card. Obviously, mixer will not run any software.

[@sankarn.s5645]

Pc 3.5mm audio output vs USB audio ouput....which is best??

[@kettnercreative]

Depends on the context.

[@sankarn.s5645]

@@kettnercreative can u recommend two scenariio ..one for usb audio and other for 3.5mm analog audiio

[@TheStruggleFest]

what if your mic doesnt have a headphone jack?

[@mustafizurrahmanfabi3529]

Thanks men well usb mic not made to use with audio mixer it just reduces the quality

[@perspicuousenigma311]

Trying to figure out why you put "USB" in the video title and description when you didn't use a USB cable to do any of this.

[@kettnercreative]

We discuss this at 1:46.

[@eziothedeadpoet]

hmm this won't work if the USB mic has no aux port. So sadly not what I was looking for.

[@avaocak1387]

Uff.. a lot of noise / hiss If you use It thru the Mixer ...

[@meditateray]

I’m I’m❤😅w

[@terryhayward7905]

Complete waste of time, I want to connect a USB mic to a box that will output audio, using a computer to do only that is a waste. All I need is a box with a battery , USB in , Audio out. Nobody seems to make one.

[@allthecommonsense]

Clickbait. MOST USB mics do not have an audio output jack.

[@kettnercreative]

What? Easily 90% have a headphone jack. What mic are you using?

[@allthecommonsense]

@@kettnercreative Samson CO1U.

[@kettnercreative]

@@allthecommonsense The CO1U has a headphone jack... This method would work...

[@allthecommonsense]

@@kettnercreative sorry I have the older CO3U. Forgot. Lol. No worries though. I’ve achieve my objective a totally different way. OBS software allows us to mix multiple input signals (usb mic + audio interface, for example). Way better approach for me.