Marshall MXL.007 Stereo Condenser USB Microphone

Katharyn Grant · **Voice Talent** Joined: 01 Sep 2007 Posts: 1

Hey! I am looking for a good in-home mic to use with my computer. i noticed today that the Marshall MXL.007 Stereo Condenser USB Microphone has a USB plug and can record directly into my computer, which sounds awesome, the only problem is that I can't find reviews regarding it's performance since it's so new. has anyone tried it? recommendations? i noticed it's predacessor was reviewed as
having "too much self noise". does anyone have any advice about this or other mics? thanks in advance! Rolling Eyes

Jacob Ekstroem · **Voice Talent** Joined: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 721

Aaron Phillips · **Voice Talent** Joined: 15 Dec 2007 Posts: 57

I have the Samson C01U USB Mic and it's really fantastic. It's plug and play, hardly any set up neccessary. I would get a shock mount for sure, but other than that it's been really great.

Hannibal Brown · **Voice Talent** Joined: 14 Oct 2003 Posts: 27

Dear katharyn

Here you have some addresses in regard to the stereo USB mic

http://news.harmony-central.com/Newp/2007/MXL-007-USB-Ships.html
http://www.nextag.com/560961489p/prices-html
http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--MXLUSB007
http://www.mxl-usb.com/

I have two Samson USB mics. CO1U condenser and Q1U dynamic and both works great, good quality sound and very practical.

Hope this addreeses help you

Hannibal

http://hbvoices.tripod.com
hbvoices@yahoo.com

Aaron Phillips · **Voice Talent** Joined: 15 Dec 2007 Posts: 57

Hey Hannibal,

I've got the C01U and I don't think it's a problem with the mic, but I've been using Audacity, I've tried very hard to limit how many programs are running when I'm recording, and I still get these little blips here and there in the recording sometimes. Any ideas?

Aaron

Hannibal Brown · **Voice Talent** Joined: 14 Oct 2003 Posts: 27

mmmm, I have been thinking what could it be... by coincidence I use Audacity too, regular not beta (this one is no very stable yet) but also use Adobe audition. And I don´t have that problem at all.
Which kind of computer are you using? Usually when I record I turn off all programs and I disconnect from internet.
Did you try to uninstall Audacity and install it again...? Sometimes it helps with some programs.
Tell me if you have any news.

Hannibal

Aaron Phillips · **Voice Talent** Joined: 15 Dec 2007 Posts: 57

Maybe next time I'll disconnect from the Internet. Hadn't tried that yet. Any ideas for a newcomer to the site? I'ms ure everyone's looking for tips on how to better their chances of getting invitations, but any would be appreciated!

By the way, I'm using a toshiba satellite A75 with the first version of audacity.

Thanks,

Aaron

Christopher James · **Voice Talent** Joined: 28 Nov 2007 Posts: 18

Hi
Here's a good link for optimizing your computer for recording:

http://www.jakeludington.com/ask_jake/20050225_optimize_your_pc_for_audio_and_video.html

And another good site for mic and equipment evaluations is:

http://www.gearslutz.com/board/

Hope that helps

christopher james

www.creativityvoiced.com

Melba Sibrel · Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007, 15:12 (GMT) Post subject:

Aaron, could the blips be related to your processor speed? You might investigate whether you need a faster CPU.