Mic ---> Audacity

[fish man]

I'm in need of some basic recording setup. I'm thinking of getting a [Invalid or Expired Link Removed], a [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] and a [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]. Can I run through these two right into my laptop? Do I need to have anything else in the signal chain to make this work properly?

 

[labgnat]

well if ur plugging ur mic into ur pc, ur gonna need a di box. cheaper way to record would be use the line out on ur amp, use a cable that is 1/4 inch one end and 1/8 inch on the other so it can go straight into ur pc. but if you dont' have a line out u can't do that

 

[hyperlitem]

labgnat i think your thinking of a mic pre not a DI box to get his signal into the computer. You will need in order: microphone, preamp, analog to digital converter. Sometimes these things, including a DI are all built into the same box, like digidesigns mbox. You could do a mic straight into your computer if you got a usb mic. I have not heard the new Rode mics, but they are supposed to be like a professional level podcasting mic. Traditionally broadcast mics make good bass mics so it might be worth checking out.