I have radio experience with a mixer, just not use with a mixer and computer. this is the reason for my questions
Corey Cook EMail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] AIM: goldadore922 BLOG: http://www.xanga.com/ciu_nice_guy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Seed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 3:31 PM Subject: Re: using a mixer Most mixers have a number of input lines that will accommodate microphones, MP3 or CD players, Cassette recorders, turntables etc. I honestly don't think that you are going to require more than one mixer. The mixer is usually laid out in such a way making it easy to navagate and understand. . . ----- Original Message ----- From: "Corey Cook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 3:01 PM Subject: Re: using a mixer > so what you are saying is for example if I use a mixer, I can have more > than > one mixer, or play music from a cd if it is not already on my harddrive? > and I would hook the mixer into my sound card? > > Corey Cook > EMail: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > AIM: goldadore922 > BLOG: http://www.xanga.com/ciu_nice_guy > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bob Seed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 2:40 PM > Subject: Re: using a mixer > > > You could of course use your keyboard, however if you want to use other > sources ofaudio such as an interview that is stored on an MP3 player a > mixer > would make things much easier. Just check around and see what other people > are doing in this regard. Commercial radio stations use mixers and boards > to accomplish the same thing. They may have music on one computer and > commercials and jingles on another. With the mixer or board they can mix > the > two audio sources smoothly. > " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 1:52 PM > Subject: using a mixer > > >> hey all, >> I am new to the world of internet broadcasting. >> and I have a question. >> what is all the talk on here about using a mixer? >> I thought mainly that I only needed broadcast software and a mic, where >> does >> the mixer come and how would I use it. >> Thanks for the help, and forgive the simple quesions. >> >> Corey Cook >> EMail: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> AIM: goldadore922 >> BLOG: http://www.xanga.com/ciu_nice_guy >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Bob Seed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[email protected]> >> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 12:05 PM >> Subject: Re: Clarifying M issue with the 58, was Re: mic >> >> >> Chris, >> You hit the nail on the head! We are not talking conventional >> broadcasting >> here, we are only talking about the internet where the bandwidth is >> narrow >> to begin with Whether you use a thousand dollar mike or a fifty dollar >> mike >> the end results are going to be the same when you take the available >> bandwidth into consideration. In order to compensate for the difference >> in >> bandwidth some broadcasters will go as far as to ad audio processing to >> the >> mix. They will enhance the audio by putting emphasis on certain >> frequencies >> giving the impression that one is listening to good audio. With audio >> processing It is very easy to trick the human ear into thinking that >> what >> you are listening too is top notch quality, when in reality we are only >> masking it. The other day there was a debate about cassette tape verses >> CD. >> We have to keep in mind that the faster the tape travels across the heads >> the better the audio quality. Back in the days of reel to reel tape >> recorders we had several tape speeds to choose from, 1 and 7 eights, 3 >> and >> 3 >> quarters, 7 and one half, 15, and 30 The laddered two speeds where mainly >> used by broadcasters. Personally I find the phonograph record to be the >> best, as there is a fullness and warmth to the sound provided that you >> don't >> have a record with a lot of pops on it. The price of mixers and >> microphones >> have come down considerably over the years. I can get a good microphone >> for >> around 50 dollars and a Barrenger mixer with all of the bells and >> whistles >> for about the same. Many broadcasters are now using off the shelf >> equipment >> for daily use, as the quality is as good as some of the mid priced >> commercial stuff. For an example if an off the shelf CD player packs it >> in >> you simply throw it away and get a new one, as the labour of repairing it >> would simply be too expensive In conclusion if one is setting up an >> internet >> radio station there is no need to go into deep debt in order to achieve a >> good sound. One should be able to set up an internet station for well >> under >> 500 dollars. Provided that you have a computer your major cost will be >> the >> software, and that too is dropping in cost. Hope this helps. . . . . >> ginal Message ----- >> From: "Chris Skarstad" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[email protected]> >> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 1:44 AM >> Subject: Re: Clarifying M issue with the 58, was Re: mic >> >> >>> My point exactly, Bob. Cory is probably interested in internet >>> broadcasting, if I'm wrong correct me on that one, and even a 50 >>> dollar headset mic will serve your needs just fine for that, if used >>> properly and if your setup allows for such a thing. Everyone's setup >>> is different and yes, different mics are used for different >>> applications. >>> So it may be the right mic for you, but maybe not. >>> >>> >>> >>> At 12:07 AM 1/16/2007, you wrote: >>>>The question that should be answered is what kind of application wil you >>>>b >>>>using this microphone for? Microphones are wide and varied , and >>>>depending >>>>on the application can be expensive or in expensive. There are >>>>microphones >>>>that are specifically designed for live performances, and there are >>>>those >>>>types of microphones that are designed specifically for studios. Now >>>>that >>>>we >>>>have computers in most broadcast facilities todays microphones have to >>>>be >>>>shielded and properly grounded in order to avoid that anoying 60 herts >>>>hum. >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>From: "Judy W" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>>To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[email protected]> >>>>Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 10:00 PM >>>>Subject: RE: Clarifying M issue with the 58, was Re: mic >>>> >>>> >>>> > >>>> > He's not an audio snob. I think he's right. You have to ask what is >>>> > the >>>> > mic >>>> > going to be used for. All of the radio stations I have been in use >>>> > very >>>> > expensive condenser mics. You can get a cheaper akg mic if it's for >>>> > broadcasting. You will get a wormer more professional sound. This >>>> > info >>>> > comes >>>> > from the engineer at our local public radio station. Unfortunately, I >>>> > can't >>>> > afford one for my show at this time. >>>> > >>>> > On the other hand, I know several folk musicians who will use nothing >>>> > but >>>> > the sure mic. You can't just say that a mic is good or bad. You need >>>> > to >>>> > evaluate what you want to use it for and then you need to look at >>>> > your >>>> > budget... >>>> > >>>> > Just my opinion, >>>> > >>>> > Judy >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > -----Original Message----- >>>> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Nick G >>>> > Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 7:19 PM >>>> > To: PC audio discussion list. >>>> > Subject: Clarifying M issue with the 58, was Re: mic >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > By saying that it was over rated, i am not saying that something is >>>> > quote >>>> > unquote "wrong" audio-wise with the 58. What i am saying is wrong >>>> > with >>>> > the >>>> > 58 is its high price tag, which isn't justified. Furthermore, and >>>> > this >>>> > is >>>> > what pisses me off, is that, and i can back this up with many people, >>>> > people >>>> > seem to have a complex when they have their 58's in a studio setting. >>>> > They >>>> > think that htis is a shure mic, and because of the marketing hype >>>> > involved >>>> > with said shure mic, they feel they have the best of the best. The >>>> > Quote >>>> > unquote "legendary" Shure SM58. >>>> > >>>> > the manufacturer's suggested retail price for a 58 is well over $99, >>>> > possibly $199. the manufacturer's suggested retail price for an >>>> > Audio >>>> > Technica Atr30 seems to have dipped from $79 down to $39, which is >>>> > what >>>> > I've >>>> > seen it going for for years. And the specifications are just as >>>> > good, >>>> > and >>>> > the sound is up there to proove it. >>>> > >>>> > At the price of a 58, or possibly less, and I am perfectly qualified >>>> > to >>>> > say >>>> > this because I've done it, you can get one hell of a condenser >>>> > microphone. >>>> > Look at anything made by cad and you'll see of what I speak. But, >>>> > again, >>>> > the Shure SM58 is marketed as a classic. It is. It's a throwback to >>>> > the >>>> > days when there was no better value, without the price decrease that >>>> > would >>>> > befit a mic like the 58 based on how it sounds. Now there is better >>>> > value >>>> > in the mic world. Do your research before settling on market-hype, >>>> > because >>>> > market-hype will kill you. It has done that to me. >>>> > ----- Original Message ----- >>>> > From: "Chris Skarstad" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[email protected]> >>>> > Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 5:00 PM >>>> > Subject: Re: mic >>>> > >>>> > >>>> >> over-rated????? >>>> >> Absolutely nothing wrong with the Sure sm58. >>>> >> Man what an audio ssnob... >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> At 03:49 PM 1/15/2007, you wrote: >>>> >>>Though let me tell ya, going from an MXL condenser mic like you had >>>> >>>to >>>> >>>an >>>> >>>over-rated 58...Damn Sarah... >>>> >>>----- Original Message ----- >>>> >>>From: "Sarah" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> >>>To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[email protected]> >>>> >>>Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 3:14 PM >>>> >>>Subject: Re: mic >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>> > Hello. I am usng a shure sm58 for mine. YOu will need an xlr >>>> >>> > cable >>>> >>> > for >>>> >>> > that >>>> >>> > though. >>>> >>> > >>>> >>> >> I am looking for a good mic to use for internet radio >>>> >>> >> broadcasting. >>>> >>> >> Any ideas? >>>> >>> >> >>>> >>> >> Corey Cook >>>> >>> >> EMail: >>>> >>> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> >>> >> MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> >>> >> AIM: goldadore922 >>>> >>> >> BLOG: http://www.xanga.com/ciu_nice_guy >>>> >>> >> >>>> >>> >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>> >>> >> http://www.pc-audio.org >>>> >>> >> >>>> >>> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>> >>> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> >>> > >>>> >>> > >>>> >>> > >>>> >>> > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>> >>> > http://www.pc-audio.org >>>> >>> > >>>> >>> > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>> >>> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> >>> > >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>>Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>> >>>http://www.pc-audio.org >>>> >>> >>>> >>>To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>> >>>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>> >> http://www.pc-audio.org >>>> >> >>>> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> >> >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>> > http://www.pc-audio.org >>>> > >>>> > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>> > http://www.pc-audio.org >>>> > >>>> > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> > >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>>http://www.pc-audio.org >>>> >>>>To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> >>> >>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>> >>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >> >> >> >> >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.12/631 - Release Date: >> 1/16/2007 >> 8:25 AM >> >> >> >> >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.12/631 - Release Date: 1/16/2007 > 8:25 AM > > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. 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