[DarkNation]

im buying the AT2020 condenser mic and wanna hook up to my pc are this all the right equipment and accessories needed, im not going to be using a preamp and i know there already is a USB version of the mic.

i have a M to F XLR cable link
a phanton PSU link
and a XLR to USB link

is that going to be it ?

 

[kevmatic]

Yes, that will work.

It'd probably be simpler and perhaps cheaper (certainly more convenient) if you get a USB adapter that just provides phantom power, like the Blue Microphones Icicle. There are others.

 

[DarkNation]

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Originally Posted by kevmatic

Yes, that will work.

It'd probably be simpler and perhaps cheaper (certainly more convenient) if you get a USB adapter that just provides phantom power, like the Blue Microphones Icicle. There are others.

oh how do they provide 48v from a usb port does it have an ac adapter.

 

[kevmatic]

Nope, no adapter needed. It steps up the 5V from the usb port.

Remember the mike uses 2mA. That's .02 amp, so its not exactly difficult to power.