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How do you podcast with multiple microphones?
With a 2 or more person podcast, you’ll each need an XLR microphone – and studio headphones are highly recommended. Because you can’t easily record more than 1 USB microphone into one computer, you’ll need a USB audio interface or mixer with at least as many XLR microphone inputs as you have hosts.
Can you use 2 mics at once?
Connecting several mics to your computer with an audio mixer follows a surprisingly simplified process. All you have to do is connect the microphones (and any other input) to the mixer with XLR cables. Then, connect the mixer to your laptop through a USB cable. It’s that easy!
Can you use multiple microphones?
The good news is that you can, in fact, connect multiple microphones and audio inputs to record on the same computer at the same time, but there are some things to be aware of first.
How do I connect multiple microphones to my Mac?
In your Applications/Utilities folder is an app called Audio Midi Setup, and it’s got a cool little feature in it. In the bottom left of the Audio Midi Setup app is a little plus icon: click it and select “Create Aggregate Device”. Click that one. You’re going to aggregate your USB mics into one device.
How do I record a podcast with two microphones in GarageBand?
Record to multiple audio tracks simultaneously
- In GarageBand on Mac, set the instrument or microphone input source for each track you want to record to.
- Choose Track > Configure Track Header.
- Click the Record Enable button in the track header of each track you want to record to.
Can you use two microphones one input?
Two choir microphones, such as the U853R, can be plugged into a UniMix and use a single “Choir Mics” input on the mixer. Again, while Y cables are not recommended for summing signals, they can be used for splitting a signal. A common scenario for this is when two recording devices are needed to capture the same signal.
What happens when you put two microphones together?
The issue with two microphones close together capturing the same sound is phase cancellation. This means that the two signals when combined within the mixer can cancel each other out at certain frequencies which can make the resulting mix sound thin or peaky depending on the microphone placement.
Can You podcast with a second microphone?
To be honest, probably not. Recording with a USB microphone is a really simple way to podcast. They’re quick and simple to set up and use. Adding in a second one can complicate things though. Yes, it can be done – and we’ll show you how in this article – but it’s never an optimal setup.
What kind of mic can I use with the 2I2?
You can use any type of XLR mic with the 2i2. Check out our best mics for podcasting roundup to explore your choices on that front. With this option, you’ll be able to record both of you on separate audio tracks, which will give you a bit more flexibility in post-production.
Is it possible to use two microphones at the same time?
There’s obviously a few downsides like having a lack of control in differing between hosts, but the upside is it’s super easy to work with. That’s one option, but you could instead use two or three USB mics into your computer at the same time by downloading a sound card, for example Asio4All or VoiceMeeter.
What’s the catch with multiple USB mics?
The catch is that you’ll need to buy specific types of USB mic to make it work. Usually, when people want to record with multiple USB mics, it’s because those are the mics they already own. The Rode Connect software is completely free, but the Rode NT-USB Mini mics are $99 a pop.