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left siren Feb 12, 2025, 11:48 PM

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I just bought my first mic (Mackie EM-89D) and I think I messed up. I use a Mac that has no usb port, so I got an XLR - USBc converter thinking that I’d be able to use that, but when I plugged it in and changed my input, it was picking up no sound. I looked it up and saw something about usbc not being able to work with audio things. Do I need to get a Scarlett or something like that? I’m scared that wouldn’t work either because at the end of the day it still goes into a usbc port. Or would some type of DAC work? Idk I just need some help

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I also want to spend the least amount of money possible without sacrificing too much quality of sound if possible

next fog Feb 13, 2025, 12:25 AM

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Yeah you need an interface to use an XLR mic on pc/mac

left siren Feb 13, 2025, 2:36 AM

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Ty I appreciate it! Any recs? The only one I know of is the focusrite scarlett

next fog Feb 13, 2025, 5:40 AM

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if budget is a big concern thats prob what ya gotta go with

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if you can afford like $50 more, Ive heard good things about the Audient EVO 4

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never experienced it myself though

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also worth checking the Audient iD4 MKII

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its on sale rn for 28% off

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