Would anyone mind sharing their microphone tech...
Would anyone mind sharing their microphone tech setup (microphone, mixer, switch). Searched historical logs but couldn’t find any specific tech recs.
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ambitious-aqua•9mo ago
I've got the speaker / headphones side figured with the makerhart audio mixer but not the microphone side
Currently using a bunch of bluetooth bose speakers but feel that's too risky
sensitive-blue•9mo ago
It's funny you ask
sensitive-blue•9mo ago
This was suggested, but I dont' own it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL6H9WKY
Bolanle PH400 Headphone Amplifier 4 Channel for DC 5V 3A Power, 8 H...
The headphone amp Mono/Stereo switch gives you the flexibility to choose from a variety of options to meet your needs for different occasions.convenience in make up or dressing. Equipped with a reliable 5V power supply, this device ensures optimal safety while providing a steady and efficient ene...
sensitive-blue•9mo ago
Although it was in request to my similar question, looking at it, this is also for headphones, damn. So, no, this doesn't seem to help w/ microphones ugh
sensitive-blue•9mo ago
This might be promsing, it has a 4 way splitter per the back panel: https://artproaudio.com/product/splitmix4-four-channel-passive-splitter-mixer-2/
ART Pro Audio
SPLITMix4 – Four Channel Passive Splitter/Mixer
sensitive-blue•9mo ago
This unit is literally around 4 inches wide and can fit in any backpack or small carrying case. It's use is as simple as it come - there is no power supply needed. Had it out of the box and working perfectly in 3 minutes. Just plug in from your mixer (1/4" audio line) to the input and and plug out to (up to) 4 sets of speakers from the 4 outputs - all with separate volume controls for zoning.from amazon review
metropolitan-bronze•9mo ago
Boomer Little Bear setup for me
- Yeti mic: https://a.co/d/90prXJn
- Little bear switcher: https://a.co/d/4cLmGNi
- USB C to 3.5mm Combo 3.5mm Hi Fi Audio & Mic Jack Splitter: https://a.co/d/4WidYrc
- Male to Male Audio Cable 1.5Ft,90 Degree TRRS 3.5mm 4 Pole Nylon Braided Stereo Aux Cable/Auxiliary Cable/Aux Cord: https://a.co/d/26Qoky8
Blue Yeti USB Microphone for Recording, Streaming, Gaming, Podcasti...
Yeti is a premium USB microphone, producing clear, powerful, broadcast-quality sound for music, podcasts, Twitch streaming, YouTube videos, and Zoom calls. With advanced Blue VO!CE* software, Yeti makes it easier than ever to achieve professional on-stream sound quality with enhanced broadcast vo...
Nobsound Little Bear MC104 4(1)-in-1(4)-Out 4 Port 3.5mm Stereo Aud...
Nobsound Little Bear MC104 4(1)-in-1(4)-Out 4 Port 3.5mm Stereo Audio Switcher Passive Speaker Audio Sharing Headphone Manual Selector Splitter Box(Black)
USB C Microphone Adapter, USB C to 3.5mm Combo 3.5mm Hi Fi Audio & ...
USB C Microphone Adapter, USB C to 3.5mm Combo 3.5mm Hi Fi Audio & Mic Jack Splitter Compatible with iPad Pro, iPad Air, MacBook, Pixel 7 6 Pro 5 4 XL, Galaxy S23 S22 S21 Ultra Note 20 Ultra
Male to Male Audio Cable 1.5Ft,90 Degree TRRS 3.5mm 4 Pole Nylon Br...
Male to Male Audio Cable 1.5Ft,90 Degree TRRS 3.5mm 4 Pole Nylon Braided Stereo Aux Cable/Auxiliary Cable/Aux Cord for Headphones, PS4,Phone, Tablets, Headset, PC, Laptop and More (1.5Ft)
ambitious-aqua•9mo ago
Hey guys, thanks for replying. I've bought some mixers and microphones online and am testing things out. One question I had was around the 3.5mm microphone input jack for the mixer. Most of the microphones I've seen don't seem to have 3.5mm microphone input jacks (they do have 3.5mm headphone output jacks). How do you connect the microphone to the mixer if you can't use 3.5mm?
ambitious-aqua•9mo ago
For example, the Yeti mic https://a.co/d/90prXJn product you shared doesn't appear to have a 3.5mm microphone input jack
Blue Yeti USB Microphone for Recording, Streaming, Gaming, Podcasti...
Yeti is a premium USB microphone, producing clear, powerful, broadcast-quality sound for music, podcasts, Twitch streaming, YouTube videos, and Zoom calls. With advanced Blue VO!CE* software, Yeti makes it easier than ever to achieve professional on-stream sound quality with enhanced broadcast vo...
ambitious-aqua•9mo ago
Do you have to use a USB to 3.5mm converter?
metropolitan-bronze•9mo ago
metropolitan-bronze•9mo ago
I have the yeti USB to my personal machine and the 3.5mm out to the input @ little bear
ambitious-aqua•9mo ago
I see--so even though there's a headphones icon next to the 3.5mm jack, you can treat it as a microphone input jack? And then the USB connection to your personal machine is only for getting power to the microphone, while audio input goes through the 3.5mm port?
metropolitan-bronze•9mo ago
the headphone icon tells you audio is coming out from there, so do with it what you will
usb connection powers the mic yes, but I use it on my personal machine too. so what you see above is 4 mic inputs
I would note that for the yeti mic to work you can't just plug the USB into a power brick, it needs data--not sure if that's stated somewhere but if you read a bit or watch videos you'll find out anyway
ambitious-aqua•9mo ago
Gotcha, thanks. I tried doing that with a HyperMX mic (usb to personal computer and 3.5mm to work laptops)(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NZZZ746?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) but my work laptops didn't detect the microphone through the 3.5mm port, will try with the yeti microphone
HyperX QuadCast - USB Condenser Gaming Microphone, for PC, PS4, PS5...
HyperX QuadCast - USB Condenser Gaming Microphone, for PC, PS4, PS5 and Mac, Anti-Vibration Shock Mount, Four Polar Patterns, Pop Filter, Gain Control, Podcasts, Twitch, YouTube, Discord, Red LED
metropolitan-bronze•9mo ago
What cable are you using to connect the mic and work laptop? Sometimes that happens when you're one with the 2 stripes as opposed to 3.
If you're already using the right cable I highly recommend using the usb-c splitter instead of the 3.5mm port on your laptop
ambitious-aqua•9mo ago
The attached schematic is what I'm doing--it's a series of 3.5 mm cords. On the microphone side, I've also tested stripping everything down to just one 3.5 mm cord without the other mixers / switches without success.
Can you clarify what you mean by 2 stripes vs. 3? What do you mean by stripe?
Thanks fo the usb-c splitter rec--what are the benefits there vs a 3.5 cord splitter?
metropolitan-bronze•9mo ago
"Stripe" reference:
metropolitan-bronze•9mo ago
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usb splitter is just a personal rec because it's what I use and is working.
Schematic is good and all but the details of the cables matter
ambitious-aqua•8mo ago
Ah did not know the 3.5mm tip matters. I got on a call with HyperX support, and it looks like the 3.5 mm jack itself doesn't support 3-tip 3.5mm connectors, which could also be an issue.
I really appreciate you taking the time to explain this--I'll copy your setup and go from there
@al @Bartleby the Scrivener Hey guys just wanted to say I got the microphone set up working perfectly and really appreciated your help; saved me a ton of time of having to repeatedly buy and return tech from Amazon
metropolitan-bronze•7mo ago
note re: the splitter I shared because I forget it has this issue--https://discord.com/channels/1181304501999784027/1181314821363343370/1235274877070606376