Proper cable for microphone pre amp to computer ?

[hatrix 2]

I'm buying this pre amp for my microphone: ART Pro Channel Microphone Preamp and Compressor

It has an XLR input for the mic, and XLR output, and an 1/4 input and output.

My question is, what would be the best way to go from the pre amp into my sound card to record ? I have your typical line input on the sound card, 1/8 size.

1/4 to 1/8, or XLR to 1/8 ?

Edited October 11, 2010 by hatrix

[johnecon2001 82]

You have an unbalanced stereo line input on your computer... there's really not a proper cable for this. You'll have to make one custom. 1/4" unbalanced to 1/8" unbalanced TIP (left channel).

For what you're spending on that thing though.. you should just get a USB pre. Why do you need crappy outboard compression and EQ anyway? Do it all in the box, or buy quality gear.

[hatrix 2]

Crappy ? The pre amp is far from crappy. And if its so bad, then recommendations ?

And why would i need a special cable ? Why can't any 1/4 to 1/8 work ? Both input and output are unbalanced.

Edited October 11, 2010 by hatrix

[johnecon2001 82]

Crappy ? The pre amp is far from crappy. And if its so bad, then recommendations ?

And why would i need a special cable ? Why can't any 1/4 to 1/8 work ? Both input and output are unbalanced.

It's a $150 channel strip lol.

I can't recommend you anything because I don't know what you're using it for.

You can't go from a MONO 1/4" jack to a Stereo 1/8" jack. Simple as that.

[hatrix 2]

I'm looking for a microphone pre amp, thats about it. That one just happened to have an EQ and compressor.

[///M5 2,833]

I'm looking for a microphone pre amp, thats about it. That one just happened to have an EQ and compressor.

And just perhaps knowing whether it is for recording or measuring MIGHT make a HUGE FRIGGING difference. John was trying to help, but you aren't giving us anything to go on. My guess from what it seems you are trying to do is a major fail.

[///M5 2,833]

If you truly want a pre, this one will work but requires a measurement mic.

http://www.bksv.com/servicecalibration/support/downloads/labview%20drivers%20for%20conditioning%20amplifiers/nexus%20conditioning%20amplifiers%20types%202690%202691%202692%202693.aspx

[hatrix 2]

I need the pre amp for my condenser microphone..... to record....Thought this was pretty obvious.

[NB50 206]

I have this one. Pretty nice, sturdy construction, hooks up via usb and runs off usb power.http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=246-2500

[hatrix 2]

I have this one. Pretty nice, sturdy construction, hooks up via usb and runs off usb power.http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=246-2500

Hows recording quality ?