Reddit reviews Your Cable Store XLR 3 Pin Microphone Cable (6 feet)

(5) Behringer Ultravoice Xm8500 - $100

(1) Behringer Xenyx 1002B - $100

(6) XLR Cables - $35

(1) 1/4" to 3.5mm cable - $10

Total = $245 (before tax)

I'm guessing you've got a computer, so I included a cable to run from the headphone output of the mixer to the 'record-in' on your computer. Audacity/Garage Band/etc will record the podcast fine.

This is quite literally the lowest barrier to entry for a 5 person podcast if you buy new. You could probably find this stuff cheaper used but it may take more time finding everything than it's worth- at the very least you want to make sure your microphones match (sound-wise).

The alternative is 5 guys sitting around an audio recorder or an iPhone, but that doesn't sound good nor does it allow for proper conversation, so I don't really consider that a podcast.

1.the solo should be just fine, but Id feel bad if i didnt recommend the 2i2. i love my 2i2 and its never failed me. Always nice to have an extra input too, you never know.

2.the inputs on the 2i2 can take either xlr cables or 1/4 inch cables, balanced or unbalanced (line in or instrument, respectively.) Thats why they look like that. The xlr input on the solo os just for xlrs, so it doesnt need that big hole in it.

3.The headphone jack will play exactly what the main output to the speakers is playing, it just has its own volume knob. When you have that mic on, youll need to turn the monitors off or youll get feedback.

4.they usually dont come with adapters, youll need to get one. but theyre like 3 dollars on amazon. i would get a couple, those things love to go missing. [here](https://www.amazon.com/VCE-2-PACK-Plated-6-35mm-Adapter/dp/B01EJ5UV3C/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1473291263&sr=1-3&key1. words=1+4inch+to+3.5mm)

5.you should be okay even with some budget cables, but as with the adapters, i would get a few. here

6 .those rode mics are great, i have three nt1a mics myself and i really like those. definitely on the right track. youll want to just make sure you dont clip on the way in to the interface. therell be a little red light or something, if its like the 2i2 then its a light around the mic pre knob. just dont make that little guy go red and you should be good.

7 . I would say look into how to use a compressor/limiter in your DAW, if youre using one. itll even out the levels on your vocal track, and bring up the overall loudness without distorting it. you absolutely can overdo 1. 1. this, so just trust your ears.

Well start at the beginning. People notice high quality recordings. If you listen to your Pod on headphones, crappy mics then get compressed to crappy MP3s is tedious to listen to.

If there are 2 or you, plan on spending a couple hundred bucks to solve this.

I use Sterling ST-51 Condenser mics- You can generally get them on sale at Guitar Center for $70 bucks. Here is a link to amazon

After you get that you'll need two XLR cables
After that you'll need some sort if interface. I have never had more than four people on my podcast, but the nature of podcasting generally means you'll get good a production, go as big as you can early, someone somewhere will want to pay you to produce for them. It's better to have the flexibility out of the box then have to cluge around with shitty hardware. However if you're on a tight budget there are other things you can get. Audio to computer interfaces give you more flexibility because you can add things like music live during a recording from other devices, allow you to use Skype (which isn't obvious when you have high quality mics and interfaces) I trend toward Focusrite, they make Bad Ass equipment. The Scarlett series works well for me. They don't have a loop back feature, but if you get that far let me know and ill tell you how to do it for the cost of a $1 RCA cable.

You can get linear PCM recorders Here and Here for about the same money as an audio interface, so its your call. They put it all in one package, but in the long run I think you'll end up getting tired of moving large files to your software for editing. I use the Tascam DR-40 and give it to people who are traveling - it is STELLAR and less than anything else on the market, because its old. But it's record out of the box- Easy.

Now Software- Ive used pay versions of Cakewalk. Ive used Audacity, which is great but clunky. I have landed on Reaper. It is the most full featured, open, continually updated, solid, go to, piece of software you can find. They're not dumb, they let you download a fully functioning copy for free. Its Not hampered in anyway. If you don't buy a license then you have to sit through a click away every time it opens. Better yet, just try it for a while, then you will appreciate it and want to buy the $60 license for small business or home use. Brilliant in every way.

That set up will last you for years and give you virtually pro quality production capability.

TL;DR
Mics (and Cables) Sterling ST-51 or similar (less than $100 ea)
Audio interface ( Many in, Many out, USB 2, Focusrite or Tascam)
Software (There can only be one, Reaper, Hands down)


Edit: My pods are at Defensesecurity.org , Homeready.org and Renman24.com - if you listen to the first ones and then listen to the latest ones you'll notice my equipment improvement, and editing style change. Its a muscle, work it out and it'll get better.

Edit 2: spelling and links
Edit 3: Links again

there are a few ways depending on what recorder you're using; lets break down the 2 options

Option 1-
The H1 Route - http://amzn.to/2fQdkCW ($91)
XLR to TRS 3.5 cable - http://amzn.to/2gLdfoC ($10)

This route is pretty simple, the cable will connect to the sound board via XLR, join that to the 3.5 entry of the zoom, record, keep track of levels, do a sound check from the mic they'll be using to see if it's connected, this path will cost you $101

Option 2-
The H4 Route - http://amzn.to/2gNcB7T ($189)
XLR male to female - http://amzn.to/2fQgmY0 ($7)

Simple as well, connect xlr cable from DJ's board to your recorder; the h4 allows greater control of levels and organization.

this will cost you $196.

It's pretty simple, definitely get there early, talk to the DJ and dj's are always happy to walk you through it (at least the one's i've worked with)

If you want to see more of our gear, check us out at www.indiemarchfilm.media

Hope this helps!

Yeah they're for a college house, my buddy is graduating and practically giving them to me. So I could use this as the input to the Subwoofer to play from an ipod/laptop, and then connect the subwoofer to the speakers with two of theses? As I said I'm unfamiliar with XLRs so I want to get the right gender

For the 310s you'll need two of these for both speakers:

http://www.amazon.com/Your-Cable-Store-Microphone-feet/dp/B001JI2KHS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1421404787&sr=8-2&keywords=xlr&pebp=1421404779488&peasin=B001JI2KHS

You'll connect those to the output connectors.

You can then use this:

http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-CMP159-Stereo-Breakout-10-Feet/dp/B005HGM1D6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421404870&sr=8-1&keywords=trs+to+3.5mm&pebp=1421404859468&peasin=B005HGM1D6

To easily connect the subwoofer to computer on-board or sound card and control the volume using the computer (after getting the right settings on the sub and monitors first).

Well after you sent the first response, i went and dived straight into PA systems and shit and let me tell you its a headache starting off, but still. I have been looking to upgrade all recording equipment and shit when it came down to it (mixes and things of that sort). all of this was rEEEEAAAALLLLLY helpful man thanks so much!!!! But can i ask just one more small favor, i have a mixer in mind i'm looking to purchase in a few weeks and need to know if i need anything else for this and if this set up will work technical wise. I took all of that above into consideration whilst still learning tones of shit

I have a [Alesis MultiMix 4 USB Four-Channel] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001T9O5VG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3N06IE5A4RNGV&coliid=I3R1C8ZWOCH4ET) i had in mind. i think all i could use is a 4 channel being quite honest. Do you think it is going to be of use to my situation? im buying XLR mics along with this with all the cables i think i need.

What do you think? This seems to work in my head but i lack the experience to know if it will all work so i can get 2 channels separately recording. and overall just work with audacity (or anything for that matter)

Thanks so so much again!

no, unfortunately those are not for stage microphones. You're thinking of a 3 pin XLR cable (example: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Cable-Store-Microphone-feet/dp/B001JI2KHS )

Ah, if you're thinking of recording I can definitely recommend the Focusrite Scarlett which I linked in my original comment. It will give you the 48V phantom power you'll need. Then you'll need an XLR cable. Any one will do. You'll plug one end into the mic and the other into the USB interface, plug the USB interface into your computer through, well, a USB cable (which is included with the interface), press a button on the USB interface to turn the power on to the mic and you're in business. Then you just need a software that will recognize your USB interface and set it to be the input source (I use GarageBand; if you're on Windows or Linux maybe Audacity or the free trial of Reaper?). I also recommend getting a mic stand and a pop filter for the AT4040, though they're not absolutely necessary. All in all the extra costs for the cable/USB interface/accessories may run you another 100-200 bucks so factor that into any budget decisions you make!

Hey bud,

Not sure how much you know about audio recording devices and such, I don’t know too much myself but I know enough to help you...

It looks like it comes with an XLR to 3.5mm (“aux cable”) so any audio recording device with an INPUT of the 3.5 mm will work.

I recommend getting just a normal XLR cable too if you have the money, they are extremely cheap.

But since you have the special cable with 3.5mm jack on one end, you can plug it into your phone or computer and record using one of those!

Hope this helps.

XLR cable 6ft;

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001JI2KHS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Nlu5Ab48HZK33

Audio recorder example:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003QKBVYK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Imu5AbCMCNFQS

^ that audio recorder only has the 3.5 mm input which is what you need, but I recommend you get one that has both an XLR and 3.5 mm input. But I understand budgets can be tight :)

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