Do XLR to USB Cables Work?

[@TarekAli]

im starting a podcast and you literally have a video for every question I search on youtube. you are doing the damn thing!!

[@Podcastage]

That's what I like to hear. =)

[@alainportant6412]

@@Podcastage XLR cableI feel completely fnjkg scammed. Not only did I spend 100 on that piece of trash, I'm now supposed to get a cable and some dumb ass beatbox ?????

[@APKAK-1465]

@@alainportant6412 L bozo

[@alainportant6412]

@@APKAK-1465 stfi weirdo

[@APKAK-1465]

@@alainportant6412 crying

[@baterickpatman]

6 years later, and this video is still VERY useful. short and to the point. Thanks SO MUCH! I bought a (apprently obsolete?) XLR to 3m cable, and I couldn't for the life of me figure out why it would only provide very quiet distorted sound. I know a fair amount about audio, computers, drivers, etc. (I can usually fix things).. but I don't know much about microphones... till now! Now I know.. a LITTLE BIT :D

[@marcuswade5422]

god I'm such an idiot Why did I watch the video after I bought the damn cord

[@TheMaineSurveyor]

I only have a condenser mic, so I'm glad I clicked on this.

[@voyager.young_]

Same

[@ATETAM]

The Maine Surveyor did the mic worked for you??

[@googleaccount2675]

@@ATETAM works fine with a sm58 running into a computer which i use with logic, then i patch that out into the console

[@Tharsis_]

Marcus Wade don’t worry brother, you’re not alone at all homie. I’ve been meaning to make music and this has been driving me fucking insane lately. To live and to learn man, that’s all we can do I guess lol

[@valueoftruthdotorg9713]

Sounded perfect with the dynamic microphone

[@t-hug2597]

Welp......... wish I watched this before I bought it in a panic

[@bandit4sgvalidcamaclan894]

same really sucks for us :(

[@dstreet353]

Same guys😭😂

[@tashasammons1753]

Ugh... Same...

[@yamhal2445]

T-hug I bought a female xlr / 6 mm kabel which is for guitars and stuff and not for microphones! 😂 i feel even more stupid😂

[@gex5541]

hah idiot you shouldvw bought an real interface

[@TheBassMaster56]

It's a good thing i need this for a dynamic mic

[@put0gm3r91]

it worked fine with a dynamic man?

[@nemolovesy0u]

@@put0gm3r91 yup works for dynamic mics fine

[@NoRRyRaMpaGe]

@@nemolovesy0u do u think it would work fine with the dynamic rode podmic?

[@nemolovesy0u]

NorryRampage I think Bander has a video on that mic. I’d see how he’s running it there

[@Thecleetus]

Will it work with the shure sm 57?

[@QuintonReviews]

You're a life saver. I thought my mic was crap!

[@Podcastage]

+Quinton Reviews you got it man. Happy that it helped. :)

[@Mablecast]

Legendary Quinton Reviews noob moment

[@nerdyneedsalife8315]

@@Mablecast I know right. Comes to show everyone is human.

[@unkown9081]

You have saved me so much time for my church. 6 years ago and you’re still providing value to us all.

[@xolot23]

just got the cable and spent one hour trying to make the condenser mic work with my computer, before watching this video. Jeff Bezos you won again

[@toastmost7299]

Whenever I'm browsing for reviews or to see if a microphone (or other audio equipment) is worth it, you're my go to channel. You the homie when it comes to finding what's best at a low cost. Keep making videos my dude.

[@Podcastage]

Cheers man. I don't plan on quitting any time.

[@curtisjudd]

Hello Bandrew, future Curtis just dropping by because I fell down a very deep KZbin rabbit hole. This video made me smile. Thanks for making it. Ok, I'm outta the hole!

[@Podcastage]

HAHA! Oh man. This is embarrassing. What an old and rough video. Thank you for the kind words though. =)

[@3z1z27]

Does it work with rode podmic

[@misn100]

these cables are actually a good solution for dynamic mics. it provides amplification for the dynamic mics which can't use phantom power but has very low sensitivity.. it makes good sense that it overpowers the 48v phantom charged condenser mics. its not a bad idea to have one if you don't want to carry all ur adaptors and mic preamps.

[@Kilzu1]

Or you can just purchase Dynamic processor with pre-amp (like DBX 286s) and use regular TRS to 3.5mm stereo cable and hook it into any computer like that. You can even connect external or internal soundcards with Jack inputs to any PC, you only need mic pre-amp with XLR input and TRS output for that kind of setup to work. Dynamic processor gives you wider range of options. Now I wouldn't really bother with either option because good audio interface is around 100$ or so

[@misn100]

@@Kilzu1 no offence but PC default inputs really suck. the noise is unbearable for recording.

[@Kilzu1]

@@misn100 My point exactly, though depending on what sound card you have, some are bad but some are great and even better than any budget audio interface would give, but generally they are better than USB to XLR cable solution

[@drewmorg.]

Got my XM 8500 hooked up to Behringer UMC22 and it finally has brought it to life. Anyone messing with the XLR to USB cable just forget about it.. I don't know how anyone gets those to work properly! Get yourself a cheap $30-40 Behringer interface and be DONE with it! This also gives you the flexibility to upgrade to another microphone in the future. For $80 I got: 1) Behringer XM 8500 microphone 2) Behringer UMC 22 3) 20' XLR Cable 4) Dogxiong mic arm This setup is ideal for Twitch streaming. Dynamic mics naturally provide a bassier voice sound without any additional tuning/software and are better at drowning out backgrounds sounds. Cheaper and better than a Blue Yeti ($130!) and that doesn't even include the shock mount or mic arm! Also no ability to upgrade it in the future since it's an all in one unit. This is a no brainer guys.

[@Podcastage]

+drewmorg I love this comment and I'm happy to see an xlr dynamic mic convert!!! Welcome to the cult!!! :)

[@drewmorg.]

Dude it's thanks to your videos. I nerded out for days watching everything I could. I finally cracked and had to go with the interface. I still have no idea how you managed to get reasonable volume out of your Dynamic mic with the XLR to USB cable... there was simply not enough volume to work with on mine. If my lips were touching the microphone it was decent, but you got all kinds of breath pop and it was just no good... very pleased with the new setup, thanks dude.

[@AccelerList]

Thanks for this comment. I'm going with the Behringer interface too I think!

[@drewmorg.]

@@Tokena14 Yeah, there is no way to get a clean connection using XLR to USB. I bought one of those from Amazon and ended up throwing it away. The max input volume was about 10% of what I can get out of my cheap UMC22 mixer. Honestly, my setup is so optimized unless I wanted to go spent $100-300 on a mic I can't see it getting any better. Oh yeah and bonus once you get the UMC22 you can live monitor yourself which is super helpful :)

[@drewmorg.]

@@Tokena14 You'll need to buy an XLR cable separately. And spend some time optimizing with Reapr plugin but you'll be good to go.

[@RACEMASTERyEAH]

* drops mic *

[@MrSunglxzz]

at least not expensive ones. ^^

[@ajddavid452]

never drop a mic, unless it's either very cheap like

[@fun_ghoul]

@@ajddavid452 All dynamic mics will survive a fall, assuming an adequate grille.

[@djagofficial]

@@ajddavid452 shure sm58

[@ajddavid452]

@@fun_ghoul I made that over a year ago, I already figured out how much of an idiot I was when I made that comment

[@CandidTechTV]

"You don't want to SMASH the microphone, you want to SPEAK into it"

[@MyplayLists4Y2Y]

These types of cables specifically state that they DO NOT POWER CONDENSER MICROPHONES.

[@yee6166]

yeah but there will be dummies that always never read those

[@STONEDay]

None of the websites I'm looking at state that.

[@jovianarsenic6893]

Well, to be fair, an electret mic like the BM 800 only needs like 5 volts which a usb port can provide

[@GavinMcCloy]

that's why the Amazon advert says it does, must have a step up transformer? doubt it by the demo. sounds very weak, probably just use with normal dynamic mic. ??SIGNAL BOOSTER CHIP: Embedded A/D converter with audio signal boost provides clearest possible sound | A/D resolution chip works with both condenser and dynamic microphones

[@stuungar3390]

At last, someone stating the obvious. Where do these plebs think 48v is coming from?

[@azizzirama7124]

Thanks for making the video. After way too much research my mic solution is: SM57 OR SM58 XLR cable + XLR to USB adapter OR XLR to USB cable

[@maryamm8379]

Same here but ended up with rode podcaster

[@RHYMA24]

@@maryamm8379 Im thinking about purchasing the same thing. Is the rode working with a simple xlr to usb setup??

[@maryamm8379]

@@RHYMA24 no I purchased an adapter with it, after researching using xlr to usb cable only will take away from the quality It’s working fine very satisfied with its quality

[@RHYMA24]

@@maryamm8379 which adapter?

[@maryamm8379]

@@RHYMA24 komplete audio 1

[@randaihobbychannel4070]

5 years later and this video is still interesting, that means you did a fine job. That is including the "You don't want to smash the microphone", followed by multiple smashing (you did it, so we don't have to) and followed by the hilarios droping of the mic (it's good you did not cut that in editing). So, I see that with a dynamic mic, the setup works. But, keeping the dynamic mic, will a setup using the jack interface work, using the sound card in the PC, or an external sound card with USB interface as you have on your desk (at 1:04)?

[@plossalypse]

Wow. I'm really suprised the 5.1 volt USB port on your computer didn't power your 48 volt device. I guess this means I can't use my Macbook to power up my TV :C

[@Podcastage]

oh. sarcasm. i get it.

[@traintotruthttt]

Podcastage hahahahaha

[@naln1thevampire]

Also USB 3.0 outputs less power than USB 2.0

[@Person-us5pv]

still doesnt work :(

[@rainbowtoes9728]

Oxy and Icy

[@EhrgeizTV]

So with most audio interfaces being completely out of stock or selling for absurd prices right now I'm looking at this as my only option to go with the Podmic I'm getting. Thanks for the video!

[@sirnigelcogs]

It's not the cheapest, but if someone is interested in a simple XLR to USB interface the Blue Icicle is a decent option. If someone does want to use the Blue Icicle, don't plug it directly into the microphone like so many people do. That will break it after a while. Instead, use an XLR cable to plug the mic into the Blue Icicle. And that lighting trick you used worked wonderfully :).

[@Podcastage]

+Sir Nigel Cogs Gaming AWESOME! Thank you very much sir. I won a blue icicle like 5 years ago from Indaba in some competition. I think I got rid of it though. SHOOT! I may have to try it out again.

[@immortalxmedia]

What about USB to xlr ??

[@immortalxmedia]

@@Podcastage tips in usb to xlr?

[@cee8ch]

I swear, every SINGLE question I have about audio recording, you have answered on this channel. Thank you for being such a great resource, especially for audio noobs like me!

[@NaoKeysVT]

should've tested without using a hub. Hubs split the power to all your ports. I've had this kind of problem with my graphics tablet where it'll flicker on and off because it's not getting the full power it needs cause it was plugged into an unpowered usb hub

[@Podcastage]

I have measured voltage from the USB hub, and I have also tested the cable on the computers usb port. It's getting 5v which is max possible from USB 1,2,3.

[@humanoid144]

Lol yeah of course it is..5v

[@chera731]

I'm in microphone school today and you're my guest teacher. SO, based on condenser mic v. dynamic mics, the XLR to USB cable is best when used with a dynamic mic because it does not require phantom power. However, would a "standard" -- vs. electric -- condenser mic have worked? (yeah, I'm listening :) Seriously, this is great. Doing a lot of Zoom depositions (meetings) everyday with different folks of different tempermates and I'm trying to understand how to explain WHY I can't hear you when you turn your head to the side (you have a cardioid mic v. omni thinking we won't hear your dogs bark), and WHY getting up closer to the computer screen DOES NOT help -- i.e, see your Polar Pattern podcast that you should be in the 0 degree range of the mic. THANKS SO MUCH! So easy to understand! I'm actually thinking this wasn't possible for me to have a conversation about it because I couldn't see what they had on their side of the screen to troubleshoot.

[@foosforce]

This is my set up I have a good condenser mic, running into a Rolls (made in the USA with all metal housing) 48 Volt Phantom power, for about $50.00 bucks. Then running out of the phantom power, from an XLR to 3.5 cable directly into my mic input on my PC. Completely bypassing the USB altogether. Works perfectly. All the power you will need. So you can use your condenser mic and use your DAW to control your mic volume and add compression and any effects you wish in real-time. Condensor mics are the best for Podcasting because of their polar pattern. Dynamic mics need power also they get it from the preamp, and if your preamps suck you not hearing much. phantom power mics don't care if your preamps suck they don't need them.

[@DenisMorissetteJFK]

Thank you for saving time and efforts! I'll buy a dynamic mic.

[@GodlogicProject]

Wow! You have REALLY improved your A/V quality in three years! That's not a cut on this video, but kudos for how far you've come... and you stellar production work in 2019! You are a true professional now! You're an inspiration to a newbie like me! God Bless!

[@honestdave4362]

Not a good presentation. He's trying too hard, waving his hands around and trying to be an entertainer. After all these years you'd think he'd have it more together. Just present the facts.

[@dryelene]

@@honestdave4362what facts? Are you ok?

[@DrShaym]

What about self-powered microphones that take batteries?

[@Podcastage]

If they have a power supply, then sure it should work. You likely won't be getting studio quality results.

[@springrollpapi]

I love your videos.

[@RingoYote]

Bandrew, I know this is an old comment, but a majority of shotgun mics run on a couple AA batteries and they plug into cameras with a 3.5mm adapter and they sound just fine...in fact they sound very good for the price. a local NPR affiliate uses Sennheiser shotgun mics with AA batteries and Tascam's cheap 100 dollar plug on recorder for interviews and its amazing quality

[@boerbol9422]

@@RingoYote thanks so much. Because that was my exact question. I have a battery powered shotgun mic.

[@Bassotronics]

I want to use it between the Warm Audio MKll preamp and my computer. Not directly into the microphone. Will that work?

[@JoeS_iii]

XLR to USB converter cables are ideal for the appropriate application. With low-impedance dynamic and condenser microphones, the signal to noise ratio is fairly high, and you can get good quality audio from analog connections to a typical PC. However, if you are using a high-impedance microphone, such as the Electro-Voice RE20, an analog connection to a typical computer will produce very poor results. The gain needed for an adequate signal produces objectionable noise, as the signal to noise ratio is low for conventional hi-Z mics. Convert the connection to digital using an XLR-to-USB cable, and BAM! The noise problem is gone. Bottom line: Don't convert to USB unless you have a high noise experience using an XLR analog connection from a hi-Z mic. The converter cables are very inexpensive and work very well in this situation.

[@skorpers]

RE20 is a "low impedance" microphone. 150 Ohm, same as pretty much any handheld dynamic. Where are you getting your information that it's "high impedance" ??? The noise you speak of is from amplifying the already high noise of the XLR to usb cable interface. Low sensitivity mics need lower noise preamps. You have a high noise floor (for a preamp) from these adapters. Then the software amplification brings it up a lot more.

[@Vladi306]

I just bought a PGA58 by Shure, which is a dynamic microphone. Not the top of the line per say but I found its performance to more than satisfactory for me. I put together metal on FL Studio and have been wondering if I should get one of these XLR to USB gadgets or just go the extra mile and get something like the Scarlet Solo, as an actual interface. This vid provided some clarity on the matter. Much appreciated!

[@bigheartsmolpen]

Do share your experience.. it would help a lot of newbies like me.

[@mymikegames4717]

Cheking this video to see how good such cable is turns out I have the sm 85 so thanks now I know it will work, Great video ^-^

[@EntrepreneurNews]

You have no idea how helpful this was. You solved an issue i was having sort of by accident. So I was trying converters from my mic to mac. Wasn't working. But i knew the mic worked. It looked like the mic wasn't being recognised. But how is that possible? I know it works. Go around the internet for weeks and weeks.... yup... turns out it wasn't getting enough power to my microphone. Had to by the phantom power. My god.

[@3ktone685]

"...You don't want to smash the microphone..." *Smashes the microphone and drops it on the floor*. Good job at practicing what you teach.....

[@snibelsnarf3251]

preach* lol

[@marcustschiller7695]

What he means is that there's no need of the sound that the microphone produces when you smash it. We're only concerned with the voice.

[@anilmacwan]

@@marcustschiller7695 That's a large diaphargm condenser. You should not smash it at all.

[@karlawson]

@@anilmacwan it's a cheap microphone that is not very good quality

[@anilmacwan]

​@@karlawson A broken microphone is a broken microphone, whatever it has cost in the first place. Why would anyone break things on purpose? Give it to someone who doesnt have one and wants one.

[@kotarokamata8292]

you have answers to every single question i have about recording

[@NoRRyRaMpaGe]

Do u think the rode podmic would work OK a xlr to usb cable?

[@im_Spade_]

It's a dynamic mic so it might work alright. Worst case you have to return the cable and get an interface

[@aakashdutta7921]

@@im_Spade_ I Also bought condenser microphone Rode. So xlr USB will not work?

[@im_Spade_]

@@aakashdutta7921 probably not? You basically need phantom power for condenser mics from my understanding... But I'm a pretty big noob

[@AsherAmir2002]

@@im_Spade_ it's not a condenser mic but it needs a gain it will be very quiet

[@letsb3nameless665]

thanks for the tip, im getting a dynamic microphone and this makes it so much more hassle free to be able to plug it directly into my pc

[@anthonyvolkman2338]

I always have had doubts about XLR to USB adapters, the ADCs used in them are normally really cheap.

[@Podcastage]

My thought as well. I don't like XLR to USB or USB Soundcards. They are horribly unreliable.

[@chainz4352]

Podcastage With usb soundcard do you mean usb audio interface? cause im thinking off buying one

[@ZXTech]

Blue icicle is the only good one I know

[@MatthewDempsky]

Thanks for showing what the room looks like without the lights on. Can you show what the room looks like at 1 foot away, 2 feet away, or 4 feet away from the light source?

[@cyrfung]

I would have been helpful if you could do some tests on the sound quality when used with dynamic mics.

[@Podcastage]

2:15 - test with SM58 which is a dynamic microphone.

[@RealCikay]

Podcastage can you please put the Floureon Bm 800 mic into a pc. I just wanna see if it works, probably won't

[@Podcastage]

It does not.

[@RealCikay]

Podcastage Oh I mean like do you need a Phantom Power supply to make the quality better or no. Plus idk, I am a starter KZbinr and I don't know what mic is good for Plug and Play mic

[@Podcastage]

Check my video "connecting xlr mics to computer for beginners"

[@xodarap37]

I have a Shure 55sh, which I am told has the same innards as the SM58... You answered my question, therefore, a thumbs up...

[@beewald3107]

you should test the Audio-Technica AT2020-USB+. One of the audio community favorites.

[@Podcastage]

+Benjamin Ewald That is on my poll, and based on the votes, it looks like it will definitely be one of the future reviews in Feb.

[@Podcastage]

+Benjamin Ewald and here's the poll www.geeksrising.com/podcastage

[@beewald3107]

+Podcastage thanks for the reply! I think this is my favorite channels on KZbin By the way the because its all about audio and stuff like that and no one ever actually pays attention to good audio quality, your channel is one of the most helpful channels for audio if not the most helpful, you deserve more subs and i will recommend your channel to anyone asking about cheap audio in the future and i will continue to smash that like button! :)

[@Podcastage]

Benjamin Ewald You, my friend, are too kind. I really really appreciate the kind words! Seriously. Thank you so much. I hope I continue to make videos that you find useful. =)

[@Jason-Skywalker]

*"Podcastage* I really need to know. I have an Audio Technica AT2020 as well. So I need to buy this adapter JUST so that my computer can receive that audio? I already paid enough of my hard earned money just trying to get the damn equipment, and now I need to buy something else that's even MORE expensive? There has to be another way/

[@ellyharries8199]

You are the best!!! Wish I had seen this video before I bought a splitter for my microphone. Going to try the XLR to USB. Fingers and toes crossed it works!!

[@SingerSunnySingh]

Very helpful video,thanks

[@GordonHudson]

USB interfaces can provide 48v for condenser microphones. Its not difficult to get 48v from 5v. Its done using an inverter. The Shure XU2 manages to do it.

[@tokec8471]

Is it normal at my microphone says a "iiiiiiiiiihhhhh" sound when i plug my behringer ultravoice xm8500 direct to my windows 10, with xlr to usb? :)

[@gadnukbreakerofworlds666]

I have the same mic, and with Windows 10, apparently the device is working correctly (according to the computer) but it doesn't pick up any sound whatsoever

[@sauceontop6679]

How about if you run the normal XLR cable to phantom power and then use the usb cable for output and power by wall. That should work,right?

[@CanaldoMiauOfficial]

l l,m thinking about this, i don't have money for an interface but i want to get a better audio in my PC.

[@sauceontop6679]

@@CanaldoMiauOfficial same 🤣

[@duck30001]

Hi, I'm new to your channel and I've got to say I am vary impressed with your reviews! you always do intense and rigorous pass on all your products for review. I was contemplating getting the XLR to USB cord but thank you for spending the time doing such a rigorous review. I do not think I will be purchasing this cord. it sounds like too much of a hassle for the slight chance that it might work. thank you for taking the time to keep us informed on everything for our audio needs

[@BigFatBunions]

vary

[@bellemarts]

Can I ask why when I use an xlr cable to my shure microphone (dynamic) it makes static noise? is it my laptop's problem? (Macbook Air)

[@SwaggerUltimate]

The preamp within the system is very bad, resulting in a loud noise floor. That's why you need an audio interface.

[@bellemarts]

@@SwaggerUltimate thanks!!! so it's not really the wire's fault?

[@PahnduhTV]

Great video, bought that phantom power the other day and it's great so far.

[@Podcastage]

+FluhffyNick HECK YEAH! So happy you're liking it! =)

[@JeffreyHansell]

Good instructional manner dude. Very straightforward . . .

[@101stsurvivor]

Man i wish i had watched this BEFORE i ordered the cable. oops.

[@JoshCartman]

I was just watching a video on 4 different setups but the guy failed to explain why he changed microphones. Thanks for doing this. I was looking to use a dynamic mic, anyways. I"m really curious about the difference in just a plain XLR to USB vs using an Audio Interface to USB, both with a Dynamic microphone.

[@tyannadixon2049]

Same thing happend to me I thought it was the microphone 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@alehandro8357]

It is so interesting to see all your videos about all this needed stuff, first of all, because this information is important for those who use all these instruments, technique ets, and secondly, cause you are always so funny in all your videos))

[@gameblogua5274]

1:40 XD

[@davincigaming7372]

The big question is, would it work better if you connected it straight to the computers USB port instead of going through a hub? Unless its a powered hub there is a significant power loss along the way. Clearly it does what it is supposed to do thou it works better with lower end microphones, but it would be nice to know if a direct connection makes a difference.

[@wisteela]

I've been planning to buy one of these for my old Dynos dynamic microphone, so this will be perfect.

[@rivardamy]

This was super helpful! Thanks!

[@seasonstudios]

The way you hooked it up was correct for dynamic however the phantom power box you are using needs a gain device in the connection at some point. Some PH Power devices have built in gain controls to raise or lower the input.

[@morganmendieta3738]

This was too long but you were entertaining to watch good job man keep it up.

[@hiruko1]

Does the normal XLR cable just go into a headphone jack? So for example, would it work with the headphone jack that's already in my pc?

[@RingoYote]

also old vid, these cables are designed for Karaoke bars and people who want a quick cheap way to hook dynamic mics to their laptops, also it works for shotgun mics as i said, if you have an OTG Cable or USB to Lightning on iOS and an app like the rode rec app and a battery powered shotgun...you have a decent mic

[@DavidKhoirul]

There's this new product from Maono that connects XLR to USB and sounds great. Maono XU01. It also has phantom power. Please review if you have time.

[@the_commemo_stu]

Thank you for the feedback because I was just about to buy it,

[@Omar.Mohammed1]

Thanks for the video, it has opened our eyes to another aspect that we didn't know before watching your video. The main problem I personally have concerns about, that If this cable affects the quality of the microphone sound. I bought a high quality one and was worried that this type of ports (USB) would reduce the quality of the product, because I noticed all premium mics only comes with XLR cable. I don't know because it's maintains efficient sound transmission or only because it's a globally unified port. Thank you for giving us from your valuable time.

[@BlenderBeanie]

im an absolte noob in that. can i use it to connect my Guitar output to that so i can connect it to my PC? or should i use an XLR to AUX?

[@shannonlpostak]

Thank you so much! I have an SM58 and wanted to hear exactly that!

[@alexwr]

Would an XLR to USB work with the mono out of an old mixer straight into a computer?

[@S0036-n4x]

I tried to use a Shure SM58 with the same cord and my voice is not really even getting through unless I'm kissing it. It's very nice to finally understand the problem, thanks for the video!

[@edwardhill5242]

Thank you so much because I was scratching my head trying to figure out the issue. But just an FYI, too much power is a bit better than no power. You can always adjust by having the mic further away.

[@theTeslaFalcon]

Since I was looking at the SM58 in both solo KZbin vids as well as multi-mic podcasts, this is perfect. I can use the same SM58 solo w that cable then use my Zoom P4 when recording the podcast w friends. Awesome!

[@ZynysterRainey]

Thank you for your test. It make me desire for sure to buy that cable

[@amir7m]

Using a dynamic microphone, in terms of quality, is there any difference between an XLR to USB cable and an audio interface??

[@Podcastage]

Yes. Audio Interface will likely provide better quality. But XLR to USB should be fine if you don't care about a little line noise.

[@singingpantherfan]

I’ve fought valiantly for many hours with my fave old computer of all time, my IPad Pro but with a lightning port. Focusrite Scarlett Solo, Shure SM58, reg mic cord to the interface, and even bought one of these. I didn’t know before these many hours…to utilize the interface I’d be forced to connect to my Windows desktop as well! I thought this cord I found would save the day. It didn’t for me however. Merry Christmas all and I’m back to the battle! 😬😂🎄🤟

[@KnowledgeSharingTech]

Great demo. Just what I needed . Thanks!

[@EeuorT]

Never checked mics were set as default device, never checked the "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device" option, never checked "Listen to this device" option and never checked sample rate / bit depth. You also had the red light on the cord solid to start and flashing at the end.

[@KM-dk5gn]

Awesome! I just found an SM58 mic in my closet and was wondering if I could use it with an XLR to USB cable! Looks like I am in luck!

[@operaorsa]

Thanks for this video! Helped a lot. Just wondering, if you don't recommend the xlr-usb cable, do you recommend the external usb adapter with 3.5mm headphone and microphone jacks that you show at the beginning? Particularly for a condenser mic with phantom power.

[@made2save]

Check out the U-Phoria line from Behringer. Affordable, many models to choose form. All have 48v power and adjustable preamps.

[@WorthlessDeadEnd]

You're awesome, dude. Thank you for the research.

[@PJSOFT]

I think it's a really cheap solution to convert a mic preamp or a mixer into audio interface. So you get not only phantom, but also gain controls, input loop for headphone mix that you can balance between your input monitoring level and the backing track, etc. Get it if you have a mixer and want to try that or if you have other ideas, and get a serious audio interface instead if you want serious quality.

[@simranjeetsingh8237]

thank you mate , got to return my xlr cable now and get the usb one

[@TensWorld]

Thanks for the honesty. I ordered one on Ebay and the seller totally did not give the paper description. Ugh

[@Jayden933]

Thank you! I think this cable is exactly what I need. I have a dynamic mic plugged in via xlr to 3.5mm to the audio input jack and it's far too quiet even at max level and gain in Windows. Hopefully this cable will power it enough to give me acceptable levels

[@Hugmir]

Not necessarily an acceptable sound quality, though. I'm quite curious about that, actually.

[@richardottum1]

an ableton live or propeller heads usb to XLR mic cable bundle package sounds like a sound holiday gift.

[@markhourigan7795]

Thanks for the information! Big help on using a studio mic with USB cable.

[@raazrockss2020kota]

Does it was a condenser mic ...which u plugged with phantom power ???

[@FRANKMUSIKOFFICIAL]

Phantom power plus pad

[@jetcyclezero8907]

Thanks for all your reviews.I have a MXL 990 Blackout thanks to your review for my ham radio and a Pyle PDMIU for my PC's. - Is there a USB in USB out echo reverb mixer available ?

[@AntonyLe55]

nice! The best thing I took away is how important lighting is! Link to the light? Got a video on room lighting? I bet you do! (I wasn't really to test that cable)

[@scottsimo3170]

This video just saved Me some time. I will go get a phantom power supply instead. Your videos have been very helpful thank You Sir.

[@vidworxsfx]

Interesting vid, I have often wondered if these usb to XLR converters actually worked, however to prevent the mic that uses Phantom from clipping what if you did another test but used an in line -20db or so padded cable between the output before it is sent to the USB conversion cable, I would think then you would not be over-driving the circuit. this may be worth a few more tests to find out, and could be a pos solution for those who want to use a mic in this type setup that requires a separate Phantom Power source. Just an idea I had.

[@Podcastage]

+clickvids That could work absolutely.

[@RingoYote]

I thought of this too, also some condenser mics have a -20db pad switch on them, so this setup COULD work for people who travel a lot and record in hotel rooms

[@tommytramp]

Thank you I am working on a set up to make Videos for Acoustic guitar and vocal it is nice to know the 58 works with the adapter in case I go that route although the Blue yeti might be the better choice for picking up guitar and vocal all n one for blues and roots stuff Thanks man

[@DavidMFChapman]

Thanks for this! I was wondering if the cable would work with my vintage Shure dynamic microphone.

[@fishman211]

Is your phantom power unit controllable or it just basically a PP through box? I have the mic running through a Studio V3 voiced valve preamp with phantom power and can control not only input and output volume but also voicing. I've had this unit for several years and don't know if it is still produced but highly recommend it for going from a PP mic to a USB device.

[@froggymitch90]

Thank you for this video. I just noticed that a budget microphone setup is very complicated. It doesnt generalize if it works for one will work for all.

[@psmithphil]

Wow! This guy has very useful videos and very informative! Subscribed and turned on Notifications.

[@Podcastage]

Thanks so much. Really appreciate that.

[@johnmiller5852]

It also depends on computers as well if you use laptops even dynamic microphone you also need power supply.

[@PhuahYeeKeat]

Great video! Do you think the lower end PGA58 works well with the XLR to USB before I step up to an audio interface? You are surely better at reading specs than me! Thanks!

[@Podcastage]

should be fine as long as PGA58 is dynamic.

[@PhuahYeeKeat]

Thanks!

[@heidifilici246]

Thanks for solving the mystery! I couldn't understand why my condenser mic just wouldn't work with the XLR to USB cable.

[@Bearbones]

(3 years later) I'm actually kind of a fan of the lighting at the end of the video with the light off. Some would say it's cheap, but I actually find it pretty relaxing. It would be interesting to have some kind of edison bulb lighting too.