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chevelle07
08-14-2005, 08:37 PM
ok i just got a new mic from my grandpa who pastors a chruch. he had some extra mics and gave me one...any way...i dont have a PA or anything im just looking to record some acoustic on audacity....so will it just be able to plug into the back of the tower...or do i need a PA.........im so dang confussed and i have some many creative juices flowin...>_<#
Up)iN)SmOke
08-14-2005, 11:14 PM
Plug it in the back of the tower and record away.
chevelle07
08-15-2005, 10:34 AM
well i tried but it would fit into anything....its not like a pc mic its like a mic from my churches PA system...
crossfireband.biz
08-15-2005, 11:50 AM
I would have to assume it is a mic with no cord ...with a XLR input at the bottom . you first need a mic cable ... XLR to connect at the mic and 1/4" with a reducer to 1/8"...then into the tower...unless you have a soundcard that accepts 1/4" jacks or XLR(3 prong thingy) inputs...
primal9
08-15-2005, 11:51 AM
well i tried but it would fit into anything....its not like a pc mic its like a mic from my churches PA system...

you need to goto radio shack and buy an adaptor for it, then it'll plug right into where a computer microphone plugs into
chevelle07
08-15-2005, 01:24 PM
ok....ill go to radio shack..and btw this one has three pronged chord...no place for it....<_<
Nicko_Shmicko
08-15-2005, 04:34 PM
yeah that "3 pronged" plug is called an xlr plug and its on all mics.
crossfireband.biz
08-15-2005, 05:05 PM
yeah I said that a few posts ago..I think ...I have seen 1/4" on old mics....I think
chevelle07
08-15-2005, 07:27 PM
well.....is there anyway to get it into my pc....>_>;
crossfireband.biz
08-15-2005, 08:05 PM
go to radio shack and get an xlr to 1/4" jack cable ........ then while you are there get a 1/4" to 1/8" adaptor........plug that all together then into your computer sound which should be 1/8" jack if it is an onboard card like you said(back of your tower)I feel like I am repeating myself...
chevelle07
08-15-2005, 08:27 PM
ok i FINALLY understand now....thanks much
metaliq
08-15-2005, 08:30 PM
Radio shack will give you bad sound quality.

Well, the mic straight to your tower without a decent soundcard in between it will.

If you want a decent sounding recording, I would suggest investing in a soundcard. www.newegg.com has what you need. look through and make sure it has the proper inputs that your mic will hook up to.

But if you arent to serious about it, rat shack will work...