Would this be a good interface?

[henryjhost]

With audio interfaces being so expensive right now, I was wondering if this would be a good alternative. All I have right now is a cheap XLR mic and I need a way to use it with OBS without any kind of interference or buzzing. Would this be viable or should I shell out the extra money for a proper interface.

[Tigerleon]

9 hours ago, henryjhost said:

With audio interfaces being so expensive right now, I was wondering if this would be a good alternative. All I have right now is a cheap XLR mic and I need a way to use it with OBS without any kind of interference or buzzing. Would this be viable or should I shell out the extra money for a proper interface.

You should really spend the extra money. I am not the best at interfaces but I do know someone who usually recommends this.

https://www.thomann.de/se/behringer_u_phoria_umc202hd.htm

Or even https://www.thomann.de/se/focusrite_scarlett_solo_3rd_gen.htm

[Tigerleon]

But you do still need to buy an XLR cable.

[iBabySlapper]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401574076198

 

I use this currently. The beringer stuff is harder to get in the UK.

[The Flying Sloth]

6 hours ago, iBabySlapper said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401574076198

 

I use this currently. The beringer stuff is harder to get in the UK.

In the UK you can order from Thomann still so it's not too hard to get.
Usually Andertons carries their stuff to but not, it seems, presently.

 

18 hours ago, henryjhost said:

With audio interfaces being so expensive right now, I was wondering if this would be a good alternative. All I have right now is a cheap XLR mic and I need a way to use it with OBS without any kind of interference or buzzing. Would this be viable or should I shell out the extra money for a proper interface.

When you say "cheap XLR mic" what do you mean? If it's a chinese special BM/NW 700/800 nothing will make that not buzz, if it's a dynamic mic it will need a lot of gain but no special power requirement so really you could just adapt it straight to 3.5mm until you get an interface. It won't be good but it will work. Otherwise I'd wait and get a decent interface.