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Shure X2U XLR To USB Microphone Adapter

Plug in any XLR microphone and instantly record anywhere you want (computer required for recording).

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"Great sound quality and features in a small package" submitted June 2, 2010

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Musical Background: Frustrated recording engineer
Music Style: Rock
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Sound: I regularly use this for voiceovers with a Rode NT1 condenser mic and Adobe Audition--with no preamp. Sounds great and does not introduce any noise. Feature: I love the fact that it has a phantom power on/off switch, headphone jack for direct monitoring and mic/monitor/volume level controls. Another nice touch are separate lights to indicate whether the unit is powered up and phantom power is turned on. Ease of Use: This is as close to plug-n-play as you'll get. I can't speak for Macs, but no drivers to install in WinXP, Vista, and Win7. I never had to use the manual. Just plug in your XLR mic to this unit, plug it into a USB port, push the phantom power on or off, and adjust the levels as desired. Quality: Overall, it is very solidly built. I expect it to last a long time. But the USB jack on the unit is a little loose (I have experienced this on two units)...the USB cable can easily disconnect if you're not careful. Value: The price is in line with other competing models. Manufacturer Support: I'll give them a 10 because I've never had to call. Overall: If you are looking for a incredibly simple and compact audio interface that will allow you to plug good XLR mics directly into your PC's USB port, this will fit the bill. I have recorded numerous voiceovers with this unit--with many listeners thinking I recorded with a more sophisticated setup. No, this unit will not make your audio sound better, but with a good mic in a good recording space, you can achieve really nice recordings with this simple device that has a small footprint.
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