Preamplifer or mixer for dynamic microphone - Please help..

[kridas]

Hi
I do a bit Karaoke singing and recording at home. I got a Shure SM-58 dynamic microphone, but when I connect it to my computer's mic-in socket (No sound card; just the Realtek mic-in on the motherboard) and use Audacity software for recording, the level seems to be very low. I was told that I should use a mic preamplifier or mixer with this type of microphones and then connect it to the Line-in of the Computer. Can any one please suggest an inexpensive device which is easily available at my place to serve this purpose? I am aware of the XLR to USB signal adapters from Shure and Icicle. But they are too costly for me. Please help..

 

[jk_chaos]

For a longer run, you can go in for a USB sound card from line 6, the entry level UX 1, would be the best bet for you, it used to cost around Rs 5,000 USB Audio Interface | POD Studio UX1 | Line 6

With this you get a free version of the recording interface Ableton live too..You can even plug in a guitar and play, it has a software called tone port that performs as good as the entry level pod processors do!!

 

[kridas]

Thank you, JK, for your reply. Line 6 pod studio UX1 would definitely be a suitable choice for my purpose. But its online price is Rs. 10300/- (www.Bajaao. com). I was looking for a cheaper alternative.

 

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