XLR To USB Cables Only Work For One Type Of Mic!

[@-_____-]

Lovely video, it's straight to the point, well edited, and information-packed. This was very helpful, thanks a lot!

[@kettnercreative]

Thanks James

[@3z1z27]

@@kettnercreative does it work with rode podmic

[@Michael-fk6lh]

I went to Grandma's Music and Sound yesterday looking for this very cable to try this. Thank you for this vid!

[@kettnercreative]

Glad I could help!

[@teddavid9310]

VERY, VERY helpful! Need to connect an EV 635 to a PC. The XLR--> USB cable is what I need and based on this video I know it will. Thanks so much!

[@kettnercreative]

Glad it helped!

[@MrYankosG]

All condenser microphones with battery powered phantom power (like RODE M3), work acceptably well.

[@kettnercreative]

That's a great point.

[@kodycox6780]

Ok so if I got a cable with usb on one side and xlr on the other I could plug in my mic from my phantom power setup? Asking cuz I also want to have headphones plugged in at the same time through my headphone jack, which is currently how I plug in my condenser mic from the phantom power with a headphone to xlr type cable

[@kettnercreative]

@@kodycox6780 I don't recommend it.

[@tobiasmol1]

@@kettnercreative I’m considering buying the sm58 mic as my first. I want to buy a cable like this, so I can later invest in a mixer. Is that a good choice to start off?

[@kettnercreative]

@@tobiasmol1 Hard to say. I don't love these cables, they're really cheap and pretty garbage. If there is any way that you can save the extra $$ to get a Scarlett Solo ( currentprice.io/scarlett_solo ), I think you will be much happier.

[@Paynless101]

Nice one, thanks friend and thanks for the video! My choice is between: "Behringer XM8500" using an XLR to USB cable, or the "Samson Q2U" Your videos have been very helpful

[@kettnercreative]

Happy to help. I'm going to make a video this week to compare XLR to USB cables against an Audio Interface just so you can see exactly what you should be thinking about when making the decision.

[@Paynless101]

@@kettnercreative YOU ARE THE BEST! I'll hold off purchase, thanks boss!

[@actioncameraspro]

@@Paynless101 what did you buy?

[@redoni9114]

right now i have a tight budget of 150 i was curious if i could get a xlr to usb, and get it working with a sm57. or if i should get a Behringer um2 idk if its worth the hiss. Thank you

[@kettnercreative]

I would get a M-Audio Mtrack Solo over the behringer

[@redoni9114]

@@kettnercreative thanks for the info i was just looking into that after I commented. Thanks 😁👍🏼

[@Rawbtala]

How do I eliminate background noise and static when using a xlr to usb?

[@feltorr]

yea same problem here, apparently using a dynamic mic might not work either without an audio interface

[@Rawbtala]

@@feltorr Dang, all I have is a dynamic mic and I had sold my interface back in July🤦🏻‍♂️

[@susokraut]

Will it work with a measurement microphone like, for example, the Superlux ecm 999?

[@stackz_32]

I have a question I have a MV7 and the micro USB port broke so can I use a XLR to USB cable on my MV7 it’s the MV7 that comes with the XLR and a micro USB port

[@BlaqViper]

Yo, lifesaver! I actually have an Audio-Technical AT875R and wanted to use it to get better sound in video conferencing, but wasn’t ready to buy an audio interface. Is there a particular cable thats better than others? Thanks...🤗

[@kettnercreative]

I haven't done a lot of testing between XLR to USB cable manufacturers.

[@Emmanuele_Valente]

Grazie molte caro..

[@abelgrizzlyg]

Great!!.. but... is there any way to make that cable? (XLR TO USB) .. Thanks !!

[@Celebrityplusone]

I have all that stuff the hosongin usb cable mic shure sm58 and my settings are correct on my laptop and i still cant get it to work. im stuck

[@dollhausenx]

I have a Cloudlifter, I assume that would provide the gain for my RE?

[@woodsman201]

You need phantom power for the cloudlifter

[@snowfl4xe407]

i'm on a tight budget with an SDM50J dynamic microphone. will the XLR to USB cable work with that???

[@kettnercreative]

If you're on a tight budget, I recommend M-Audio M-Track Solo at a minimum.

[@GiraffeAnatomy]

Why can't i find a video where someone shows how to set this up with a Windows PC? It's always Mac's and my XLR is not connecting to my PC. Do i need an audio mixer? Can I plug it in with just an XLR to USB cable? I need some answers.

[@50REN]

my guy the entire point of the video was showing that usb to xlr cables only work well for dynamic microphones, so to answer your question, yes you need an interface or a xlr to usb cable if your using a dynamic mic.

[@EdwardSwardt]

I use a Samson R31S with a balanced connection to my PC, but here in South Africa we have a lot of power issues. This means I had to resort to getting a balanced connection to 3.5 adaptor for my MacBook, but I also have to run it through a cheap little USB dongle. I know this is not ideal, since I have to set the gain to max. Do you think I will have an easier time with the gain if I just get an XLR to USB from a music shop?

[@kettnercreative]

I don't think it'll be any better. I can't say for certain that the cheap usb dongle that you have now is any better/worse than the quality of most XLR to USB cables.

[@EdwardSwardt]

Kettner Creative Thanks for the reply!

[@EnglishwithLina]

Thank you so much, very informative. Would it work on Shure PG58 as well? Thank you

[@kettnercreative]

Not sure.

[@ulfrinn8783]

@@kettnercreative Don't you mean "not Shure?"

[@elwwan]

would a Rode Pod mic work well ?

[@saloneffects]

Great video! I tried it with the beta 58 and it seemed not as loud. I'm going to try plugging it into an interface and see if the sound is better that way.

[@kettnercreative]

If you have the option to use an interface, I would recommend it.

[@gregbarot]

Hi ! I got a beta 58 too. I bought an Alesis MICLINK Câble USB XLR, and I hear bips all along when I use it, do you know hos to resolve this problem? thx.

[@elijahsk8866]

so could I use this usb to xlr cable for the tonor tc20 which is an xlr condenser mic

[@kettnercreative]

No.

[@somethingnewupdate1752]

Hello sir I have T669 Fifine mic, and I have also V8 Live sound card as well. Now i am trying to connect T669 with V8 but V8 card don’t have usb port where T669 have Usb cable, later on i get 3.5mm Condenser mic jack to Usb A female jack but unfortunately it doesn’t work. I don’t know how to connect T669 mic with V8 sound card ? There is any way to get my solution?

[@somethingnewupdate1752]

I have already searched many tutorials video on KZbin but nobody has ever heard this problems so if you give little more time to get solution then it will be best things for me and all KZbin user as well as the your channel. Thanks

[@blackcornerrecords9762]

What do I need to make the condenser mic work then

[@LachlanBond]

will an xlr to usb cable work on the Eikon CM14USB? it is both a usb and xlr microphone but i would like the cable to come out of the bottom rather than the side. is this possible?

[@manlly9664]

Hi, does Shute Beta58A also work well with USB-XRL cable like SM58? Thank you:)

[@kettnercreative]

I would expect it to work similar. Not super amazing, but it will be enough to get you started.

[@manlly9664]

@@kettnercreative Thank you. So I don’t have to buy interface for Beta58

[@sunVFX]

very useful video~ So would it work on Shure mv7?

[@mikkelhjorthchristensen2403]

I think so, don't know how much gain it would need though. But the mv7 has an option to connect via USB and XLR. So I would suggest using the USB option and save up for a decent interface.

[@mikkelhjorthchristensen2403]

I forgot to mention, with the Shure MV7, there's a software called Motiv, where you can adjust the settings of the mic. It only works with the USB option though.

[@seriouslynewsnetwork7289]

I'm using an SM58 and it's not working. The XLR-USB cord brand is Hosongin. Any thoughts sir? Thanks!

[@kettnercreative]

It could be: 1) Bad Cable 2) Outdated driver 3) Old software on your computer 4) Bad Microphone 5) Configuration issue These things (if they work) should be able to plug and play.

[@aperson1181]

So beside the XLR to USB Cable what is the optimal connection for the pc ?

[@kettnercreative]

Audio Interface or USB Mixer

[@drakedeluxo]

Friend, if I use this cable in a phantom power and a BM800 microphone, will it work? If possible make a video doing this test please. Using this XLR to USB cable in place of the XLR to P2 which is the standard for phantom powers.

[@kettnercreative]

I've tried it several times in the past and have never been happy. I would recommend getting a USB Mixer or USB Audio Interface.

[@drakedeluxo]

@@kettnercreative Doesn't it work at all? The standard phantom power connected to the microphone with the XLR to USB?

[@drakedeluxo]

@@kettnercreative If possible try to make a video about it.

[@drakedeluxo]

@@kettnercreative Thank you you helped me a lot! One more subscriber.

[@kettnercreative]

@@drakedeluxo You're welcome to try it yourself. I remember trying it and not being happy with the result. It's easier/cheaper/better to just get a low end audio interface than it is to try and come up with a long signal chain of adapters/power, etc.

[@Elias-cv2xi]

Thx helped a lot

[@softsmoken]

Why can't you use a phantom power in line and then just put the xlr to 3.5 adapter from there? And then for dynamic use a lifter the uses that and Same 48v phantom to drive the coil? Or buy one of the devices that do this.

[@MemerDad]

Thanks !!!

[@CikguNasa]

Thank you for the tips

[@kettnercreative]

No problem!

[@MorphilmAcademy]

I have the audio technica ATR2100x , It plugs directly to my computer with the USB C cable. But I find it noisy. I know I could plug it with an XLR cable to an audio interface, but I don't have an audio interface and I wanna save money. So would this XLR to USB cable work with the ATR2100X and would it make a better sound then with the USB C cable? Thank you.

[@kettnercreative]

Not sure, you would have to test it.

[@HeroineDark]

Condenser Mic > PP > XLR-USB > PC. That should work right?

[@JimmyStrummer]

Yes, but why go through the trouble of getting an external phantom power source in order to justify buying a $20 cable that’s clearly not meant for condenser mics, when there are plenty of affordable USB interfaces out there with phantom power already built in that work just as well - if not better?

[@pHoonkk31]

Does anyone know could this XLR to USB cable works well in AKG D5 microphone? (Please answer me🥺)

[@marvycongringo]

@ Kettner Creative, Your information about the Cord only working for one type of Microphone, is confusing to me. That cord will work fine for any type of Microphone if you have the correct setup such as a Mixer and Phantom Power, (preferably a USB Mixer). The cord works fine. You would have to run the Microphone into a Mixer. Then from the Mixer into the Computer with the cord. If the mixer has no Phantom Power, you would have to use an external Phantom Power for the Microphone then into the mixer. Just plugging any Mic, Piano, Guitar, instruments, etc, straight into the computer (with a Preamp or a Sound Interface) gives you NO control of those instruments. The Mixer gives you the control of the Microphone, Guitar, Piano, etc, Volume and Gain. Then you can control the volume being be too low or clipping. You can also add Effects like Reverb, Chorus, Compression, etc, and EQ, like, Bass, Mids, Treble (if the mixer has effects). Think of the Sound Interface, simply as a soundcard. (It converts the digital signals into audio or analog sound). Hope this helps, Peace!

[@kettnercreative]

I'm familiar with what an audio mixer can do. This video is for people who are trying to connect a mic directly to their computer with an XLR to USB cable (without a mixer).

[@marvycongringo]

@ Kettner Creative, Glad to know your familiar with what an audio mixer can do. I think I got confused from your Wording, because you didn't Specify the reason in Your Caption. Nor, did you State in the Video, that Your video was for people who were trying to connect a mic directly to their computer with an XLR to USB cable (without a mixer). You only stated that ( “An XLR to USB Cable, like this one, only works well, with one type of microphone”). Thank you very much for you response though. Hope this helps, Peace!

[@Coco-yc5bd]

I have a PDMIC78, can it work with that microphone?

[@kettnercreative]

I would expect a PDMIC78 would work similar to the SM58

[@kthen1468]

So if the SM58 worked. Could the SM57 do the same?

[@kettnercreative]

I would expect a very similar performance, yes.

[@kartikjoshi889]

What about the rode podmic?

[@kettnercreative]

The Rode PodMic has a similar gain requirement to the SM7B (just a little less). I would recommend using an audio interface or audio mixer with it. I don't think a XLR to USB cable will work with the Rode PodMic. That being said, I haven't tested it. I'll make a video with the test and release it this week.

[@marbanak]

I'm seeking an XLR to USB converter for the shure sm57 and sm58. The key will be the quality of the analog to digital converter chip in the unit. I don't look forward to this foxhunt. GOTTA FIND A REVIEWER< WHO CAN COMPARE THEM>

[@kettnercreative]

Just get a MTrack solo, you’ll be so much happier in the long run

[@marbanak]

@@kettnercreative Thank you, sir, for your generous reply. The cost is low enough to warrant experimentation. If it clicks, my search is over. Much obliged!

[@prakhyatsrivastava8691]

How to convert usb microphone to xlr microphone with pc

[@komashara]

of course I get this recommended after buying one for my fifine am8 😒

[@dulce07glz39]

can I use a

[@kettnercreative]

a what?

[@mrbig3386]

I bought neewer cable (same one used in this video) and shure sm58 and my sound is no where as clear as this guys is. I get a lot of hissing background noise when I turn it all the way up. If it isnt all the way up then the voice is really quiet. This guy either edited the audio in post or is a scam artist!

[@kettnercreative]

It could be your mic positioning, or you may be quieter than I am. You can clearly see on the screen that I'm getting 75% of the level from the screen cap at the end of the video. If you're not getting this level, I'd recommend returning the cable and getting an interface.

[@terry-]

maybe your motherboard's usb are too noisy or there are too much interference, there are mother board that have usbs shielded, look in the manual if yours have any.

[@eqcui3662]

will it work with just phantom power and a xlr to usb cable

[@kettnercreative]

People that have tried it haven't been happy with the results. I haven't tried it personally.

[@limo9402]

Wrong i use my condenser microphone on my android phone with a 2 female to 1 male adaptor and it works perfectly fine

[@joaquingimenezdepaz8571]

I have the same mic and souds terrible :(

[@kettnercreative]

You will probably have better luck with a USB Audio mixer or usb interface. Generally, their quality is a lot better

[@AndroidxKarma]

Im using an sm7b and getting nothing my alienware is picking it up as speakers lol

[@kettnercreative]

Very strange.

[@shrewcinemas]

Why the fuck did no one warn me about a fucking xlr Amp interface or whatever the fuck

[@vstkingdom8732]

In conclusion The Condenser mic. Needs 48v. Phantom power wich is provided for an audio interface ,mixer, etc.. For dynimic microphones this cable works very well 🎤😲🎚🎶🎵🎵🎸🥁✌🏻😎🤘🏻