Audio Techinca AT2020

[Vinko1305]

So i Bought Audiotechnica AT2020 it came with no cable.I didnt know what cable i should bought so i just bought 

TISINO 3m unbalanced 3.5mm TRS stereo plug to XLR female cable connects professional microphone with camcorders DSLR cameras computer recording device

And it doesnt work do i really need to buy an mixer???

[NOMBEDES]

The AT 2020 spec. sheet indicates XLR cable connection to the microphone.   What, exactly, do you want to plug the AT 2020 into?

 

Recorder?   Camera?  Something else?    Most home audio system run XLR to XLR.   

[old_bassist]

Note as well that the AT2020 requires phantom power, typically 48VDC.

[Vinko1305]

I just wanted to connect the microphone direct to the computer. I didnt want to buy a mixer cause it was to expensive ??

[mrlemon]

You will need a mic cable (XLR Female end to XLR Male end), a Mic Pre-Amp and an Audio Input on your computer.

 

Something like the ART Tube MP

 

https://www.amazon.com/ART-Tube-Project-Microphone-Preamp/dp/B000K6B59Y/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1539796073&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=art%2Btube%2Bmp&psc=1&smid=A2LXBKOLL3J3K6

 

or the Tube MP USB, although the reviews say that it kind of sucks.

 

https://www.amazon.com/ART-Tube-MP-Project-USB/dp/B000G1E59U/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1539796073&sr=8-4&keywords=art%2Btube%2Bmp&dpID=41iVRi6LCBL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

 

Then you would get a cable that goes from 1/4" to your computer Mic Input which is probably 3.5mm.

 

Problems... Pro-gear uses a different output level then Consumer gear, so their may be a sound level issue recording into your PC. Some of the Mic-Preamps do have switches to set the reference level.

 

OR You could get a usb-audio interface like the Steinburg below.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Steinberg-UR22MKII-2-Channel-USB-Interface/dp/B017MVUAHM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539796413&sr=8-1&keywords=steinburg&dpID=41NuXCXoVGL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

 

The Steinburg has a Mic-Pre and USB, so it does all the Mic Pre-amp work and all the conversion for you without worrying about multiple boxes. This one has 2 mic inputs in case you'd like to live record stereo sound.

 

Yes, your AT2020 will be a better mic then the cheap direct USB mics.

 

    TOM...