[SOLVED] Audio Technica AT2020 use with PC

[Lima0-1]

Hi, I was given the Audio Technica AT2020 streaming/podcast pack and I want to use it on my computer but i've got absolutely no idea on how to use or set it up. All I know is I need the Phantom Power 48V to power the microphone but other than that I have no idea how to connect it to my computer or what I need. I looked around and I can't really get a definitive answer. Some saying I need some converter and others saying I need a Phantom with USB as the output so I can connect it to my PC or a add-on sound card even. I'm just gonna be using it basically, streaming and some minor instrument and vocal music recording.

 

[Nigel Spike]

The manufacturers web page has a Q&A, where this has been asked. The reply was to contact their Audio Solutions Department.

 

[delaro]

Which version of that microphone do you have? The XLR version will require an audio interface the USB versions do not. It should be really obvious since it's hard to miss the 3 prong XLR plug on the bottom.

USB interfaces

Cheap interfaces that provide you with the 48V "Phantom" needed for XLR.

Behringer U-Phoria UMC22 USB Audio Interface Dual channel$56

BEHRINGER Audio Interface (UM2) Single channel $38

 

[Lima0-1]

Which version of that microphone do you have? The XLR version will require an audio interface the USB versions do not. It should be really obvious since it's hard to miss the 3 prong XLR plug on the bottom.

USB interfaces

Cheap interfaces that provide you with the 48V "Phantom" needed for XLR.

Behringer U-Phoria UMC22 USB Audio Interface Dual channel$56

BEHRINGER Audio Interface (UM2) Single channel $38

XLR version.