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You could try using something like this if you’ll mostly be recording or using headphones.
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Hello, here’s my predicament.
I have an MXL 990 condenser mic currently hooked up to an MXL Mic Mate preamp (really cheap) that I plan on using for live streaming, but the background hum is slightly unbearable.
My question is: would using a Presonus TubePre v2 Tube Preamplifier DI Box help get rid of the hum? Also, would it be worth it to invest in a Line 6 POD Studio UX1 amplifier. I’m not entirely sure what either would do for me or if it would even be possible with my mic, and appreciate any input you guys have.
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Hello,
I have an MXL 990 condenser mic currently hooked up to an MXL Mic Mate preamp (really cheap) that I plan on using for live streaming.
My question is: would using a Presonus TubePre v2 Tube Preamplifier DI Box help my sound out enough that its worth getting? Also, would it be worth it to invest in a Line 6 POD Studio UX1 amplifier as well. I’m not entirely sure what either would do for me or if it would even be possible with my mic, and appreciate any input you guys have.
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It depends on what you want aim for in terms of quality. If you want a cheap but sufficient interface (what you plug instruments and mics into) then go for a line 6 ux1 or ux2.
For a microphone, there’s a bit more searching involved. I don’t have experience with a huge variety of mics but the 2 that I know work really well are the Shure sm7b and the MXL 4000.
The Shure SM57 is also pretty good but is usually used on instruments more so than vocals but that doesn’t mean it can’t get the job done well
If you want to hear the interface and the Shure sm7b in action, check out some of the stuff I’ve recorded before. Used to be into recording my old band a lot. I assure you it doesn’t sound like it was recorded in a tin can: https://soundcloud.com/herpyderpypuddingpie/worldacousticmaster (and yes, i already know you love my soundcloud channel name) (oh and ignore the horrible acoustic guitar tone. this was before I figured out that recording them DI wasn’t all that great of a solution)
