The simplest solution: XLR-adapter cable for the PC
The XLR or Cannon plug to connect to a PC, you can use a cable that converts the XLR connector into a standard 3.5 mm Jack.
- You have a very cheap solution that is quick to implement.
- You have when you Set up the Software, no problems. The programs that allow you to Record, automatically detect the device as an input. You just need to adjust the level.
- Since the XLR connectors are very large, they have more of a Problem with hanging cables and rigid Links. Also the risk of the plug to bend and damage the contacts so.
XLR-adapter cable (Qu.: thoman.de)
Expensive but professional: External sound card for the PC
You can use your XLR device also connect via an external sound card to your PC or Mac. You avoid annoying cable connections on the Laptop because the sound card is a simple USB cable is sufficient.
- External sound cards are in the recording quality is very good.
- For a good external sound card you have to pay usually over a Hundred Euro.
- External sound cards often have not only XLR but also more practical connections. Therefore, the acquisition is worthwhile in the long run - depending on how often you connect audio devices to your PC.
External Sound Card (Qu.: thoman.de)
Note when Connecting in addition, the device is connected to the correct port on your PC. Many PCs have a microphone and a Line-in input. The microphone input, you should use only microphones or unamplified audio devices. So your sound card is working properly, you need to set up this. We will show you how to use the sound card correctly set. In addition, we have provided you with in another article, again the differences between XLR and Jack combined.
