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andrewzarian
09-10-2014, 10:28 AM
Hey guys. So the other day I was searching for a decent XLR to USB Adapter and saw that Radio Shack was making a very inexpensive one. I ordered it from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007Z86R3Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007Z86R3Y&linkCode=as2&tag=thgufrquponet-20) for around 4 dollars. Here is a video I recorded testing out the product. I am using a SM7 microphone and a Macbook Pro to record it. Its not the best quality but for 4 dollars can you complain?

What do you guys think ?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NLb2ie2miM&feature=youtu.be


Link to Radio Shack XLR to USB Microphone Adapter (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007Z86R3Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007Z86R3Y&linkCode=as2&tag=thgufrquponet-20)

mcphillips
09-10-2014, 10:52 AM
You might want to try it with a decent microphone. :o

ptfigg
09-10-2014, 02:49 PM
Andrew,

For that kind of money it's perfectly accepatable.


You might want to try it with a decent microphone. :o

So Mike you're not a fan of the SM7B. Can you elaborate? Anything other than it's low output rating?

It's reasonably cheap, with excellent build quality, built in shock mount, packaged with 2 foam screens, and easily attainable internal/external parts.

Just curious. Not trying to be confrontational. I respect your opinion.

-paul.

MovieBuff
09-10-2014, 04:03 PM
Thanks for sharing Andrew. $4 wow!

I am trying to find an inexpensive XLR wireless transmitter adapter and receiver for my AT2005 XLR/USB microphone.

mcphillips
09-10-2014, 06:48 PM
So Mike you're not a fan of the SM7B. Can you elaborate?
It sounds like an SM57 to me.