XLR To USB Cable VS Audio Interface

In this video, we compare an XLR to USB Cable with an Audio Interface to show you what you should consider if you're looking to buy one!

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:44 - XLR to USB Cable
1:15 - Audio Interface
2:00 - Pricing & Specs
2:15 - XLR to USB Demo
4:15 - Audio Interface Demo
6:30 - Summary
7:40 - Final Thoughts

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[JW-rmci]

What a pro. Simple, straight forward, no rambling, concise, informative, educational, friendly, considerate of the viewer, etc.

[thisisSherno]

Hi. I guess the best option is the lavalier mic you got there

[fulldecent]

Please show close ups of Scarlett so we can see all buttons. Does turning on +48 affect both channels? Can I use a condenser and not condenser at the same time?

[EdwardSwardt]

I adore these videos. Answering the questions very few YouTubers/creators are willing to answer.

[TheDankMagician]

The only video I could find that addressed the question I had. Gave me all the information I was looking for and more, thank you so much for this.

[Paynless]

Exactly the video I needed. Excellent content, this channel is amazing. Thank you!

[honkhonk]

3:52 dynamic with usb
5:49 dynamic with interface

[LilPersey]

wait just a thought,
Can USB mics work with Xlr cable, mics like Blue Yeti?

[arvincestar]

would xlr to usb be fine for the Behringer XM8500 ? Thanks for the cool videos btw

[audiohatdar]

Great video.
I have a USB Yeti mic, Can I link it with the audio interface and get good result? or it has to be XLR pluged into the mic?

[anthonycarino]

Thank you! Im taking music classes online during the quarantine this semester and this helped alot!

[Draxxuzownzu]

I have a Samson Q2U usb, but it also has an option with XLR as it came with an XLR cable as well, I currently just plug the mic with usb into my pc and it sounds good to me. I'm curious if the XLR will make my voice sound a lot better to where you'd say you'd recommend buying an audio interface to make use of it?

[gcs]

Thank you so much!! I didn't even know this USB to XLR cable existed. I have been using an old M-Audio interface to digitally connect my analogue compressor and pre amp for my Shure dynamic mic, but I have been wanting to get rid of the interface since I feel it's redundant in my situation, you know what I mean?

[AlzaboHD]

Thank you very much for the awesome video! Great info for getting into XLR mics

[Vladi]

I gotta' say, everytime I find a video on the subject, the Scarlet is always the reference for the interface. I just got a Shure PGA58 dynamic mic and have been debating on whether or not to go the less expensive route or go the extra mile and pick up a legit interface. Every time I get that much more confident in the interface option, especially the Scarlet.

[VisconsioKidsTV]

I was wondering why the port is a circle, I needed an audio interface that connects to XLR, and that circle port can be used for XLR. Thanks for answering that in the video, though I wish to have a close up look if the last cable is really an XLR cable.

[stanglova]

IN SHORT USB SUCKS NOT WORTH THE INVESMENT

[PauloCesar-ndbc]

Hi! Can you help me please?

I have a Razer Seiren Pro Microfone and i need to know if i can connect two of this XLR to USB cables to make my mic works via XLR/USB cable..

Thank you for your video!

[karaofreedom]

Great video I have a question. I’m a beginner there’s a microphone a like it comes with an XLR to USB adapter. Do I still need the interface??

[AsherAmir]

My one is working opposite it's working fine with bm 800 condenser microphone and it isn't working with my ba85a dynamic microphone even with 100 audio level Idk why the audio level is so low