i dont know if this helps much but i have an sm58 and find i have to
both boost the signal on the mixer and use the preamps on my quattro to
get a good level.....
Paul Berry wrote:
> Hello all:
>
> I am looking for advice on using a Shure sm57 microphone directly into the mic
> input of a Creative sbawe64 gold soundcard. I am using an impedance matching
> XLR to 1/8" adapter and I have raised the "capture" level in the mixer.
>
> To record anything (say using arecord) I have to crank up the mic-in level to
> full and the result is that I get a lot of hiss and the signal is still
> pretty quiet.
>
> Do I need an external preamplifier to use the sm57? If so where can I go to
> find one or schematics to build one?
>
> Or is there a simpler way?
>
> Thank you for any suggestions,
> Paul
>
>
>
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