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How can I improve my condenser microphones sound quality?

Q: My $200 condenser microphone compared to my friends TEN DOLLAR karaoke microphone sounds like crap. So I’m going to tell you my set up and maybe you can tell me how to get better quality?

My condenser microphone is connected from the phantom power to a XLR adapter cable that’s connected directly to my computer, the adapter cable is 50 feet long. I have a 30 dollar sound card. Any help?
should I get a preamp?

A: Running a $200 mic into a $30 sound card is like put rims on a dump truck. It looks cool, but it’s a waste of money.

I would definitely invest in a good preamp, and then go into your sound card’s line in connection. I’m liking Presonus these days in the $200 to $400 range. If that’s too much money, ART makes a fairly decent unit for $80.

Also, how much voltage is your phantom supply actually putting out? For optimal operation, the phantom voltage should be 40 to 48 volts. I’ve seen a lot of units that only put out 15V. The mic will work, but won’t be great. Your preamp should ideally put out 48V!

Greetings from Austin, TX

Ken

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