XLR vs USB

[madman1876]

Just noticed that you can get xlr to usb converters for pretty low cost so i was wondering are there any xlr mics in the $100 price range that are better than something like a blue yeti?

[piplupgao]

http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/a0933a662b5ed0e2/

[X1XNobleX1X]

Just noticed that you can get xlr to usb converters for pretty low cost so i was wondering are there any xlr mics in the $100 price range that are better than something like a blue yeti?

The Audiotechnica AT2020 is a really good microphone but it's $169 USD.

The Blue Yeti isn't XLR so you can't really compare it. On the other hand the Blue Yeti Pro does have XLR which is $187 USD . 

[ShearMe]

XLR just gives you more control over which interface you use - USB is perfect for one-mic setups at home.

[piplupgao]

The Audiotechnica AT2020 is a really good microphone but it's $169 USD.

The Blue Yeti isn't XLR so you can't really compare it. On the other hand the Blue Yeti Pro does have XLR which is $187 USD . 

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0006H92QK but you have to get an adapter that gives phantom power

[madman1876]

The Audiotechnica AT2020 is a really good microphone but it's $169 USD.

The Blue Yeti isn't XLR so you can't really compare it. On the other hand the Blue Yeti Pro does have XLR which is $187 USD . 

 

XLR just gives you more control over which interface you use - USB is perfect for one-mic setups at home.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0006H92QK but you have to get an adapter that gives phantom power

 

Sorry if the title was misleading which it seams to be but It wasn't really my intention to compare xlr and usb but to compare the audio quality of xlr microphones vs the popular usb ones 

[ShearMe]

Sorry if the title was misleading which it seams to be but It wasn't really my intention to compare xlr and usb but to compare the audio quality of xlr microphones vs the popular usb ones 

 

My answer still applies.

[madman1876]

My answer still applies.

Agreed, but from a hardware standpoint some xlr's in the price bracket could be better

[FanOfKOTOKO]

The XLR mics usually needs to be hooked up to a mixer which connects to your computer via USB anyways. Unless you really want to use multiple mics for whatever reason, just your regular desktop USB mics should be fine, since most people probably won't be able to tell the difference anyways over something like Skype or even in podcasts.

[Kaasgeelheid]

Don't forget that condensor XLR mics (thanks @t0wer) NEED phantom power otherwise they won't run. I don't know what kind of converter you were looking at but you need a phantom power supply/preamp in order for the mic to work. Something like a Blue Icicle or a mixer/audio interface.

And to answer your question, the sound quality is about the same, unless of course you buy a mixer which can add effects etc.

[t0wer]

Don't forget that XLR mics NEED phantom power otherwise they won't run.

 

That would be condenser mics, dynamic mics don't need phantom power, and phantom power can damage some ribbon mics iirc.

[jammiejimbob]

You can get battery powered condenser mica but you wouldn't want to be swapping over battery's all the time,

If your XLR converter has phantom power I see a lot of people using se2200a mice in a computer setup but they are a little out of the price range you are looking in.

USB condenser mics as ShearMe said are perfect for one mic home set ups

[madman1876]

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The XLR mics usually needs to be hooked up to a mixer which connects to your computer via USB anyways. Unless you really want to use multiple mics for whatever reason, just your regular desktop USB mics should be fine, since most people probably won't be able to tell the difference anyways over something like Skype or even in podcasts.

 

Don't forget that condensor XLR mics (thanks @t0wer) NEED phantom power otherwise they won't run. I don't know what kind of converter you were looking at but you need a phantom power supply/preamp in order for the mic to work. Something like a Blue Icicle or a mixer/audio interface.

And to answer your question, the sound quality is about the same, unless of course you buy a mixer which can add effects etc.

 

You can get battery powered condenser mica but you wouldn't want to be swapping over battery's all the time,

If your XLR converter has phantom power I see a lot of people using se2200a mice in a computer setup but they are a little out of the price range you are looking in.

USB condenser mics as ShearMe said are perfect for one mic home set ups

 

That would be condenser mics, dynamic mics don't need phantom power, and phantom power can damage some ribbon mics iirc.

 

 

Yea I did a little research yesterday after posting this and then i realized how complex it is.

[madman1876]

Does anyone know much about the mxl 990?