How can I connect an XLR Microphone to my Macbook Pro?

Fortunately a mixer will not be required! There are many audio interfaces that can be connected using a USB or firewire cable. Some will even connect via the computer's audio input jack.

The most popular, lower priced choice is the M-Audio Fast Track US44010, which comes with its own recording software as well. It retails for about $80 on amazon. Com amazon.com/M-Audio-US44010-Interface-Ses... For information on how to set up these interfaces, and more options, look here: support.apple.com/kb/HT2508 Good luck!

Get yourself a nice audio interface. This will have the microphone preamp and analog to digital converter and firewire or USB connection needed to connect an XLR to you computer. There are a bunch of options out there.

I would look at something from M-Audio, Edirol, or Focusrite. recordingquestions.com/gear/m-audio.

You can get a simple device that connects one XLR input to USB here: amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Icicle-Conve... You can also get slightly more expensive USB audio devices that will allow you to connect several devices, control gain, etc. Check out the M-Audio line of devices.

You'll need to get a mixer, or at least an adapter. I recommend one from Beringer, they always have great products and fair prices.

A mixer is a great option, but you can get by with two things... first you will need a transformer that will change the mike from low impedence to high impedence. It has two ends one that is a female xlr that hooks into the end of the mike cable and the other end is a 1/4" phone jack (like a guitar plug). Then you will need to have an adapter - Female 1/4" phone jack to male mini phone jack.

This should allow you to plug into the microphone or aux input that you have on your laptop. radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?product... audiogear.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?key=Ad... Another option coming out this spring is an adapter from Shure that goes from xlr to usb. It looks very cool!

shure.com/NewProducts/X2u/index.htm Or just out from Blue Icicle a similar product for about $50. pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Bl....

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