How to set up a Condenser Microphone

[@aham630]

if I become a successful rapper, it's because of this guy...

[@MacAmbrais]

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[@aham630]

Artificial Human Intelligence YOU GOT IT! Lol

[@josephalmazan4805]

AJ Ike. yo you got any music out man im down to hear it

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[@MacAmbrais]

Yes, Yes it was.

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[@Podcastage]

A very well done video sir.

[@MacAmbrais]

+Podcastage Thank you!

[@huzaifamansoor4068]

@Critical that's the same question from me!

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[@foureyes.d3dth]

IKR XD

[@benjifeen2846]

Crowdedwings 574 haha lol

[@Inohow2play]

Really helped me out. I didn't know I needed a power source beforehand, so I just ordered one. Thanks for the help.

[@your-local-iga4593]

ty so much this video helped alot i was sitting here for 1hr trying to figure this out, LUCKILY I FOUND THIS VIDEO

[@deholmes1164]

thanks I now know to use the xlr cable and one with a USB at the end . subscribed!!!!💯

[@glenwong6195]

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[@MacAmbrais]

***** Thank you. :)

[@jackmurray279]

Thanks man this really helped me with my new microphone. You definately deserve more subs and veiws :D

[@chasethebank3486]

You have to have something else to power the microphone it just dosnt start when it’s plugged in

[@clasheryt4489]

Nice! Was it the same mic at beginning and at pc? BIG mic decrease at px

[@raquelvaneza]

how do I get rid of the feedback? I connected everything like you showed, my voice and sound are coming out through the speakers but I keep getting feedback, is there a way to separate the sounds? I'm not sure if I'm making any sense lol

[@Meth0dM4n]

This was a very good tutorial! Thank you!

[@MacAmbrais]

Thank you, Glad I could help. :)

[@Windows-wq3hu]

5:43 That's right, because the sound of the speaker is coming from your microphone. EDIT: However, you can face the microphone to the speaker that's not coming from the microphone.

[@zachmejia7564]

Can you do a review on that really cheap mic? The one with the red cable. Thanks

[@MacAmbrais]

I have made a Q and A video to answer some common questions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp68c56vnstmotE

[@REALDAVIDLEO]

Artificial Human Intelligence sir I really need yours help 😭😭 yesterday I was parches *RC-02 mic* but I can't record my voice using it I try think

[@BooGiMayn71]

can you pls explain why u sound good when ur on cam and then sound so bad when u work on the pc screen? i dont get it...

[@appshock70]

Artificial Human Intelligence u got a lot noise in the background

[@beckyfrost7923]

Artificial Human Intelligence thank u it helped a lot.

[@StroshYT]

my friend buy this microphone , but when he plugs it in the computer cant find it .... i really want to help him , any sugestions ?

[@joshadventures2352]

Can you plug the microphone straight into a camera?

[@derekthoma9096]

Very Helpful.. Solved my problem. Thanks!

[@geennaam516]

I have a bm800 with phantom power but it still doesnt work. Does this mean that my pc doesn’t have a soundcard

[@janmae04]

Hi! I have zoom h1 already, if I buy BM-800 with xlr cable, what else do I need?

[@davidfeliciano1851]

Do i need to change the cable when i use it to mixer

[@RVP_Games]

thank you so much for your help! I can hear my self now! Now I just need to work out where to position the mic so I can see the monitor and the keyboard! lol

[@MacAmbrais]

I usually have it off to one side, it works pretty good. :)

[@nambo1445]

thanks, i got a nw-800 and found out i needed phantom power for it to sound good and got pretty confused. this helped

[@MacAmbrais]

No problem, happy to help.

[@gabsungcad2967]

Your voice is extremely soothing. lol Great video! Keep up the good work! :)

[@jyotindrabhatt3798]

Very Good Tutorial, Well Done !

[@MacAmbrais]

Thank you. :)

[@jennyvalentine3980]

Thank you for your help. I can now record!!

[@MacAmbrais]

You're Welcome. :)

[@wubbawubster3611]

Instead of a 3.5 jack can it be XLR to USB?

[@stomprocket597]

I also need too know this

[@wubbawubster3611]

Maik Zebraz Yeah it works. I got an xlr to usb

[@itspropig]

+latE TheGamer link/product?

[@wubbawubster3611]

+ItsProPig www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B6WZGHS?fp=1&pc_redir=T1 there are cheaper ones that are shorter but I got that one , a behringer micropower ps4000 48v amp. And a smaller monoprice xlr female to xlr male

[@itspropig]

+latE TheGamer tnx :D

[@juliethao752]

omg! you're such a life saver!!! thank you for this video!!! :)

[@MacAmbrais]

+Julie Thao No problem, Happy to help. :)

[@Zenoxia]

Okay so i have the same Mic as you with the 48V Phantom power supply and all the right cables i set it up and it was working fine and i could hear the Mic when i testing it on the Recording devices but shortly after it stopped working and now when i try to listen to the device or record with it all i hear is a buzzing sound i researched about it but i can't find anything to help

[@Zenoxia]

Hi, I still have the mic but kind of forgot about it. I wanted to try again to set it up. So I'm still confused at what the problem is

[@yeahbronah6319]

PurpleOfMurple i feel bad for you

[@Zenoxia]

yeah bro nah heh lol, do you have any idea to help me xD

[@MacAmbrais]

Check all of your cable connections, make sure everything is plugged all the way in. Then, I would check your recording level and make sure that it is not up too much as that could be bringing the noise floor up and that might be what you are hearing. Also, there may be components that are adding noise to the signal. I found that my zoom h4n was adding a buzz when I would listen through the headphones while recording live, but it wouldn't be in the actual recording.

[@MacAmbrais]

Me too, KZbin doesn't always show me all the comments for some reason.

[@jvvproductions8049]

Thanks dude! This helped alot! I subscribe, keep up the good work!

[@MacAmbrais]

Thank you, will do! :)

[@ScoutEagle45]

Is it just me or does this sound like 5th grade science class Legend has it if you like this comment u will pass 5th grade

[@MacAmbrais]

I hope you were paying attention. There will be a mic test later.

[@eggeggington3271]

So my mic isn't coming up as an option on settings? The computer is essentially processing it like a speak, not a mic (ie, it will record via an inbuilt speaker, but plays back via the mic because it is in the audio jack. Do you suggest I get a sound card?

[@ThePino154]

legit result following this direction

[@raffle.]

I have bought the NW-800 microphone along with a phantom power supply, I use it on a desktop which has a pink microphone jack. Yet the volume is extremely low (barely detects my voice) and very noisy as if there's a vent in the background. What am I doing wrong?

[@icednee20]

Hello there. Thanks for sharing. I have an MX-100 condenser mic that came with a studio kit. I have all of the XLR cords as well as a phantom power supply. I do not have an interface and I'm using an iPad for audio. Im trying to avoid buying a new mic. Do you have any suggestions for anything else I need?

[@pedicute]

Hi i have a condenser mic connected to my PC (through an adaptor provided) , when i tried recording, it creates this buzz or hum sound. I got a phantom power, connected everything and its still creating this buzz sound in the playback... how do i stop getting the buzz/hum?

[@winlagvlog491]

thank you

[@parn2160]

I bought an xlr phantom power supply and connected my mic to the pc through it. But when I check the microphones in the list of default mics, the bar next to the default mic doesn't flicker. Amazing video though, thanks:))

[@renansampedro]

Why does your mic captures so much noise?

[@MacAmbrais]

+Renan Sampedro My computer was running in the background, it is loud enough for the mic to pick it up from across the room.

[@daduragbandit8023]

i have 2 BM-700 mics that i want to use for a podcast. i have 2 XLR cables to connect the mics to my mixer which is a Mackie ProFx12v2 USB Mixer that has 48V. When i tried to hook them up and record, the quality sounded great but there was a noticeably loud hum or buzz sound coming thru my head phones while recording. Can you please tell me what i could be possibly have been doing wrong? Thanks in advance because i would hate to see these brand new mics go to waste due to what could be human error

[@Mr.king0531]

I don't have phantom power and sound card , but i put the jack of my microphone in laptop . It's work ,but when i sing my vocal is a little bit lower than the beat

[@troyguinn303]

So, my bm800 requires phantom power? I was under the impression that phantom is 48v, and my bm800 has an operating voltage of 5-9v.. I wont kill the mic by plugging it into phantom power? I am trying to get it setup with a Roland micro cube (guitar amp) and a USB power supply for phantom. The chain i am thinking is bm800 into phantom power via XLR, and take signal from the phantom with an XLR to 1/4" male output into the guitar amp. Would this work?

[@marqaudio]

rather than a XLR to 3.5, can you use an XLR to USB? if so, is it better/worse/same quality than xlr to xlr?

[@abhisheksharma04485]

I bought Bm-800 and an audio interface M-audio MK2 , the other dynamic microphone is working fine but for some reason the bm-800 is not working, all i hear is buzzing noise at 100% gain, doesn't work even after turning on the phantom power on the m-audio mk2, i have xlr to 6.5mm cable, do i need xlr - xlr cable to power the microphone or do you think the microphone is damaged ??? help me out please

[@Deralus1]

Thump up for Skyrim AND Star Citizen on his computer ! XD

[@mich_n_mikii]

Thanks for the video. I use a MXL 770 + a mixer to record instrument sound (chinese violin), and I use Audacity. But when the instrument is played lightly, the sound would suddenly becomes significantly low , almost disappearing (I hope you understand what I meant).. Graphically speaking, the sound wave suddenly becomes flat.. Do you know why is that??

[@TonyBakerTB]

What was the name of the mic that you said you were going to do a review on??

[@MrArj10]

I have tried basically everything I have the mic connected properly and the phantom supply box for it to run through when I go to devices it says it's "not plugged in" and won't let me do anything else

[@kwuartz]

It didn't work. I have an aukey mic and it wont even show up on the recording devices list. Its plugged into the correct audio jack and everything. Any help?

[@ethanstv6418]

Thanks for the good explanation godbless 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@wormwood7871]

Ok ok. So my neewer nw700 with the power supply, is not recognized by my computer. I put the auxiliary directly into the headphone jack. Ive been told I need a usb audio adapter. Is this true?

[@TechNiVoltisgr3at]

Whenever I plug my microphone into Phantom power then into my computer, all I get is little clicks. Any way to fix that?

[@MacAmbrais]

+TechNiVolt My suggestion to start with is: Make sure the connections are tight, make sure the phantom power is on, make sure that the microphone is selected in the Recording devices settings on the computer(Or Mac equivalent), set the input level to 80%, make sure that the recording software is looking at the correct input when recording (That has stumped me before), and then if all of that fails it could be a bad cable, phantom power supply, or microphone. I would start with the cables if anything is bad, you can unscrew the ends and look at the solder connections.

[@TechNiVoltisgr3at]

+Artificial Human Intelligence don't worry, I got it. I now just have a bunch of background noise from my loud ass computer

[@tommyb.6064]

You're talking right in the microphone and there is a lot of background noise as if there were a fan running in the room, which we shouldn't hear much so close you talk and not so cranked up your preamp gain would need to be in this scenario. Crap mic or preamp? Or in between?

[@MacAmbrais]

Computer in the background. I figured it out after I made the video.

[@DSBmobiledetaling]

ok so why when i plug in the cord to the phantom box to my cumputer it dont show up theres a microphone at all? its phantom power and it going from the box to the computer head phone jack thing. i got a cord that goes from phantom to computer its usb but not great sound

[@maryday6030]

Hello, I know nothing about recording audio and microphones other than what I have just learned in this video. Why does the quality sound so much worse when you are using the computer? Is there something else you need besides the phantom power source to make the quality sound better if you want to record with this mic?

[@MacAmbrais]

I switched to the small red mic and my computer is a jet engine. :)

[@tylerlloyd2595]

so hey i have a bm800 and my laptop only has a Headphone input so when i buy this phantom do i just plug it into the headphone jack????

[@tracy-eire]

Awesome and easy to follow! Thanks a bunch for this video - it was just enough info, and just what I needed! I have subscribed. :)

[@MacAmbrais]

You're welcome, and Thank you!

[@tracy-eire]

@@MacAmbrais - I've gotten everything set up with the Phantom Power Supply and an out-cable to USB. Works like a charm! The recording in Windows is pretty soft / quiet. I'm trying to configure for more. I expect if I did noise reduction on this in Audacity, it would sound like a weeny little mouse... BUT there's so little noise to remove that I'm like... maybe it's a waste of energy? Lol!

[@tracy-eire]

Except for the helicopter that just flew over my recording. Grrrr!

[@1small4head77]

can somebody help, i have my mic set up like this guy says, but it records this really loud buzzing noise.

[@JoeBarnes.]

I have a laptop. do I need phantom power for that. And even if I had phantom power would that still work for my laptop??

[@alvaroc7766]

If I want to use a condenser mic to amp my acoustic guitar. Can I plug directly the output of the phantom power to a guitar amp or speakers. And if i want to use some effects like a looper pedal, can I? If not, How can I do this? Thank you!

[@NoRulezKG]

can you pls make an adobe audition setup tutorial as an add up to this video ?

[@traitorouspickle1537]

something really freaky is that i bought the red mic that he showed mid video 1-2 before this video came out 0_0

[@ayalafi7570]

What if i want to sing live for my family how to do that please ?

[@minekid58]

i have the sf-666 but my pc wont recognize it any advise cant find any anywhere

[@pattyo2834]

My condensor mic doesn't work with my laptop. any reason. i have the power source and a bm-800

[@starkzbiggavelli1828]

Okay but where do I plug my headphones

[@rebelondarise8728]

My computer isn’t picking up my mic at all!!

[@elvergahso4563]

You helped out so much thank you

[@MacAmbrais]

You're welcome :)

[@yahyeet2321]

can you use a headset with this?

[@PiperAmadeus]

I use the BM-800 and i don't need phantompower for it. Tho i've made a video that the BM-800 comes in different versions such as Need for Phantompower, No need for phantompower or as my version i can use phantompower if i want or not.

[@truedesireelements2040]

Hello, Let me start by saying Thanks so much for sharing the video. I was an amazing video with a lot of Information. I look forward to watching more of your videos. I did have one question, what is the device on the Tripod that has the XLR cable running to it?

[@truedesireelements2040]

Never-mind, I found out what the device was. Also I re-watched the video again and you did what what it was. Which was the ZOOM...

[@MacAmbrais]

Yup, Zoom H4N. :)

[@MacAmbrais]

I got mine off Amazon, didn't come with a mic or phantom power supply. Might be able to find a good deal at a local music shop but be careful not to over pay.

[@truedesireelements2040]

+Artificial Human Intelligence thanks so much, I will keep all that in mind... thanks so much again...

[@khirhanbb9176]

I have a problem with my audio recorded on D5200 nikon and mic is behringer B1.The recorded audio has continuous breaks in between for a few seconds. The video is shot on these settings : 50 hz / 24p . .Could you help me with this issue. Thanks.

[@MacAmbrais]

No idea, do you have a phantom power supply?

[@IAreAndre]

I have my AT2020 hooked up exactly as described in the video, but the only sound it picks up is static. Do I need a microphone pre amp?

[@karenkillilea6527]

I have a audio interface that plugs in to the PC with a USB cable and I it doesn't work in game chat I think it's because it not plugging in to a audio Jack

[@bushynuts3103]

thanks excellent video

[@MacAmbrais]

+Corey Bushell Glad I could help :)

[@DaltonHale23]

Can I flouroen bm800 be connected to a capture card

[@nischaldevkota6597]

Can you plug it in your phone?

[@omarvalencia86]

Why is there static in the background, can I fix that?

[@MacAmbrais]

+Omar Valencia Believe it or not, that is the sound of my jet engine of a computer running in the background. As far as static in recordings, while it is best to get a clean recording from the outset, yes you can. Record about ten seconds of complete silence before you start talking and then you can use that to filter out the static. I will make a future video going into how this is done. :)

[@ronilainehigote4621]

Thank u for the information

[@MacAmbrais]

You're Welcome.

[@leandrogomes3078]

The bm 800 need a phantom power?

[@mcbratwurst6846]

Hi! Will i be able to connect my BM-800 via an iRig PRE to my Windows Computer? It gives 48+ Phantom Power. It has a XLR input, but a 4 pin, 3,5 millimeter out jack, which is ment to be used for an Apple or Android device.

[@MacAmbrais]

Derpy David I couldn't say for sure, there are guides for the iRig Pro and HD to get them to work with Windows. Because it is a 4 pin you might have to buy an adapter of some sort.

[@classicnemesis6796]

Hey there! Thank you so much for such an awesome tutorial! I have a Rode NT1A condenser microphone & Im using a MX.6 USB V2 mixing console which has a phantom power for the mic. My problem is that my pc dont recognize the mixing console as a mic, instead it recognize it as a speaker! I read about installing drivers but Im kind of ignorant in this topic. Can you help me out?

[@ImMarky]

so what if my mic just is not showing up?

[@l.a.371]

hi..great video! :) I have a question..I bought a bm800 and alto zmx52 mixer but the mic isn't working whenever i connect it to the mixer..I guess it's because of the cable..my question is what connector do I have to use to plug the cable into the mixer.. haha..I'm quite not sure if I explained it well..I'm new to this stuff..sorry :D Thank you!

[@MacAmbrais]

+Laura Meanne Luna The ZMX52 has phantom power built into it, so what you would need is an XLR to XLR cable.

[@l.a.371]

+Artificial Human Intelligence great thanks! :) I just thought I can still use the cable that comes with the BM800..argghh..i just wasted money buying different adaptor..and still didn't work..haha..anyway, I already bought one..thank you so much! ^_^ :D

[@YunGamr]

can a usb 7.1 soundcard work?

[@begbart6446]

I have a question about my microphone. I recently bought an MXL V67Gs studio condenser microphone and i have it connected to a +48 volt power supply. It's connected through 2 XLR cables and the power supply is powered and turned on, but my microphone doesn't seem to bring forth any sound at all. I've tried with skypes sound test service and with audacity, but no sound. I've tried to set the microphone volume to 100 and the boost to +30 dB in properties, but even that doesn't seem to work. So do you have any idea what might be going on?

[@MacAmbrais]

Could be a bad power supply, or a dead microphone.

[@begbart6446]

Artificial Human Intelligence I fixed it by now and it was indeed a bad power supply, thanks for responding though

[@BooGiMayn71]

can you pls explain why u sound good when ur on cam and then sound so bad when u work on the pc screen? i dont get it...

[@himanishbhattacharya1607]

How to get rid of the noise

[@dropthebat960]

My friend said you dont need phantom power but it will not sound good without it. Is that true? Please answer!

[@MacAmbrais]

It depends on the mic but typically a condenser requires phantom power to work properly.

[@boblimp8677]

Do I need an external "sound card" or just the phantom power for it to work?

[@TechnoCreeper2016]

Just the phantom power but an external sound card is recommended

[@justkarkat9575]

Bob Limp As long as your computer has a connection for mic and headphones separately you can use it otherwise you need an adapter

[@catlightst]

hm seems the power supply for the power supply you linked is made for 120V AC, that's a shame.

[@laceysims921]

I still have no idea on how to set up my microphone, even after watching this. . . .

[@TheJosiahTurner]

Right now I have one but it records very very quietly do I need to power can I alter the motherboard to power it? I don't get it Help pls

[@MacAmbrais]

Unfortunately you can't, You need a phantom power supply.

[@TheJosiahTurner]

Artificial Human Intelligence another problem, without mic boost its super quiet and turning up mic boost wills my headphones with static

[@tigerboy4516]

Thank you

[@MacAmbrais]

You're welcome :)

[@FoxFornax]

You deserve more views and subs!!! Excellent video!

[@MacAmbrais]

***** Thank you. :)

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[@wqerfdgsxhbnc]

is this my science class??! this guy sounds like my science teacher

[@BREZ14841]

God bless you! Your illustrations and tutorial helped me to set up my microphone that I have been trying to figure out how to set up for years! Thank you so much!

[@MacAmbrais]

You're welcome!

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474k,....views and less than 3000 subscription....why are some people so ungrateful...it would only take less than a second to hit the subscribe button.

[@hazrdy6621]

it says your not subbed to him

[@natty1]

im stuck at the beginning, it wont pick up any sound