Usb Mics And Pre-amps And A Budget, usb mics and pre-amps Options

[Mr. Jason E. Lec...]

can anyone tell me if usb condensor mics record with good quality? i've heard only a small bit about usb mics with mixed reviews, but one thing that worries me is noise. is that a big problem with usb mics and if so is that easily remedied with software? this is for recording vocals.

i was wondering if it's better to maybe use a regular condensor mic and a usb audio interface. if that's the case do i need some sort of pre-amp or something with phantom power? what would you suggest?

anyone who responds to this, please keep in mind that i have a small budget and only a G4 1.07 GHz iBook with 512MB ram running Ableton Live 5. i obviously won't be able to do as well as a pro studio, but i want to be able to make a strong sounding demo. ANY tips would be fabulous!

[imhookt1]

can anyone tell me if usb condensor mics record with good quality? i've heard only a small bit about usb mics with mixed reviews, but one thing that worries me is noise. is that a big problem with usb mics and if so is that easily remedied with software? this is for recording vocals.

i was wondering if it's better to maybe use a regular condensor mic and a usb audio interface. if that's the case do i need some sort of pre-amp or something with phantom power? what would you suggest?

anyone who responds to this, please keep in mind that i have a small budget and only a G4 1.07 GHz iBook with 512MB ram running Ableton Live 5. i obviously won't be able to do as well as a pro studio, but i want to be able to make a strong sounding demo. ANY tips would be fabulous!

Jason I have a blueball usb and have used with soundstudio for mac it does seem to be a bit noisy but then again I was checking it out when I 1st. got it. I suggest try recording in a sound free room if that's possible? with your music and your vocal listening in your headphones when recording so you can sync with what your trying to record? as far as the pre-amp or phantom power can't really help with that aspect. I'm still looking for way to if this is possible for a usb to xlr or trs converter so I can use my blueball mic with an analog mixer for remote recording? so I can capture the live room (audience) when I perform live when I do. at least when recording.I'm a Blues 'n' Jazz cat live also a sound artist, painting with sounds if you will on the side, my blueball works great for that genre'. best of luck to ya' "Hook" ps. I also suggest adding more RAM you find it'll run a lot smoother, a satisfied pro tools user when I upgraded.