how to use a usb microphone in logic

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how to use a usb microphone in logic

I have plugged an audio microphone into my mac using a usb to xlr cable and am trying to record from it. However, I get no audio out of this microphone. Please give me some advice on how to make it work.

Posted on Apr 7, 2014 1:48 PM

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Answer 1

Apr 7, 2014 2:06 PM in response to tedfromtaylorville

I discovered that this is a 'condenser' microphone. I have a dynamic mic that works fine, but wanted additional microphones. Is there a way to use a condenser mic on macs?

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Answer 2

Guitartist

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Apr 7, 2014 2:47 PM in response to tedfromtaylorville

The problem is just that condenser mics require "phantom power," which requires some kind of audio interface, pre-amp, or mixer.

Here's a rather entertaining yet informative video that you might find helpful.

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