Usb Microphones, Any suggestions Options

[justnicola]

Hi Everyone!
I was thinking about a USB mic to use with my G4 ibook (1.2) (OSX10.3.9).
When I made enquiries with a computer music retailer, all they wanted to talk about was an UA25 interface and condenser XLR mic. I only want to record vocals and guitar, decent enough quality for a demo to
give to pubs&clubs etc.

Any thoughts on this dark winters morn?

Nicola

[Mac Daddy]

justnicola,

You can probably get away with just a USB Microphone to present to pubs and clubs, however, these clubs/pubs must really be small venues? If this is the case, you're cool.

However, I bet you end up one day purchasing an Interface "ANYWAY".

Keep practising, singing and saving another few weeks won't hurt, plus, you'll begin to "Professinalize" your Hardware... Sorry to disappoint you, but there is still a link between Hard & Software... We all would like to be able to magically make it all work from just our lap or desktops, but it ends up sounding like something is missing or wanting.

Why don't you just walk into the club and do it live? Do it on a working night. Ask to go on during the break? If you are any good you'll get the "Gig" and maybe even a free drink, maybe the band or artist performing might need you... Sounds better than what you are about to do with the USB "Thang".

I have not really heard any "Great Reports" concerning USB Mics, but, if you want to get an unbiased review, go to (soundonsound.com) they have done several, they all had more Cons than Pros from what I remember. The main "Pro" is they are easy to use. "Cons". Bad signals and levels. But, what do you expect for a hundred pounds, dollars or euros?

Interface is the way, but, you know what you want to do, I'd just hate to see you end up with "Newbie Buyin' & Cryin Blues Dues" Im ashamed how easily I gave money away for "Crap". Arrrrrrggggggghhhhhh!