Microphone: Onboard sound or buy a sound card?

[Tyler_Smith]

So, I have the ASUS 270e motherboard, and I'm not sure how good its sound card is, in comparison to separate USB sound cards. I've recently purchased the AT2035 microphone, with a Yamaha MG06X mixer. I'm new to sound, and how it all works, so, I'm wondering a few things. I have the Hyper X Cloud II and these headphones come with their own sound card, that I plug in via USB, of course. The microphone I've purchased, when plugged in to the mixer, can only output through stereo jacks, or XLR. My question is, should I invest in a sound card to plug in my mic, and now my headset in too? Or, should I purchase a left and right stereo to 3.5mm adapter (Forgot I would need it, will order soon if I need it) and plug it into my PC via 3.5mm jack input. If you have any further questions about my setup, please ask, I need answers soon. I'm actually not entirely sure if my microphone will work if I purchase a left and right stereo to 3.5mm adapter and plug it in.

 

[dshort01]

So, I have the ASUS 270e motherboard, and I'm not sure how good its sound card is, in comparison to separate USB sound cards. I've recently purchased the AT2035 microphone, with a Yamaha MG06X mixer. I'm new to sound, and how it all works, so, I'm wondering a few things. I have the Hyper X Cloud II and these headphones come with their own sound card, that I plug in via USB, of course. The microphone I've purchased, when plugged in to the mixer, can only output through stereo jacks, or XLR. My question is, should I invest in a sound card to plug in my mic, and now my headset in too? Or, should I purchase a left and right stereo to 3.5mm adapter (Forgot I would need it, will order soon if I need it) and plug it into my PC via 3.5mm jack input. If you have any further questions about my setup, please ask, I need answers soon. I'm actually not entirely sure if my microphone will work if I purchase a left and right stereo to 3.5mm adapter and plug it in.

 

[dshort01]

It really depends what you are trying to do. To record music professionally I'd recommend something like this. Well something similiar to these items. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=USB+mic+input&Go=Search

Of course you will need a better microphone but it all depends on what you need. If you are going to go cheap then use you built in sound card and any Mic that fits the port.

 

[Tyler_Smith]

It really depends what you are trying to do. To record music professionally I'd recommend something like this. Well something similiar to these items. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=USB+mic+input&Go=Search

Of course you will need a better microphone but it all depends on what you need. If you are going to go cheap then use you built in sound card and any Mic that fits the port.

I'm mostly just going to talk with friends, and I wanted something better than the mic on the headset. However, I plan to do some music in the near future. How much of a difference would it sound if I used the onboard vs. a separate sound card? And, how much of a price to I have to pay to get a noticeably different sound on a USB sound card?

 

[dshort01]

It really depends what you are trying to do. To record music professionally I'd recommend something like this. Well something similiar to these items. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=USB+mic+input&Go=Search

Of course you will need a better microphone but it all depends on what you need. If you are going to go cheap then use you built in sound card and any Mic that fits the port.

I'm mostly just going to talk with friends, and I wanted something better than the mic on the headset. However, I plan to do some music in the near future. How much of a difference would it sound if I used the onboard vs. a separate sound card? And, how much of a price to I have to pay to get a noticeably different sound on a USB sound card?

 

[dshort01]

Personally for just talking to a friend I would go with the cheapest solution... your talking under $10.00. Music can get quite expensive. Go the cheap route!

 

[Tyler_Smith]

Personally for just talking to a friend I would go with the cheapest solution... your talking under $10.00. Music can get quite expensive. Go the cheap route!

For music, how expensive of a sound card will I need? What's the cheapest one with the most significant boost in quality?