Condenser Mic/USB Plug and Play cord not working

Rance Claire

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Jul 12, 2016
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Hey everyone,

I've recently bought the se5 electronics mic, link here, http://www.seelectronics.com/se5-mic/

I'm trying to use it with this XLR to USB cord - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/XLR-Microphone-to-USB-Link-Cable-for-PC-Mac-In-Built-Sound-Card-Plug-Play-/172150412942?hash=item2814f6d68e:m:medfHYzO2EO2Pf5-AZPDEhQ

I've done all the standard troubleshooting so far, ranging from checking if the device is muted to reinstalling my motherboards drivers along with USB drivers. Also tried plugging into different USB ports. The PC can detect the mic and it shows up under recording devices, but it won't record and I don't get any green bars either.

All I've managed to get is a static noise played back to me from my speakers if I tick "Listen to this device", the mic is also picked up as a speaker device if that's any help. Would appreciate any and all input, thanks.


Sorry if I posted this in the wrong place, it's the most relevant sub-forum I could find.

Edit: I'm on Windows 7, I have VIA HD Audio Deck (which is terrible imo) and I can post a dxdiag if that would help
 
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Since you're trying to connect your microphone to an USB port there is no need for the audio chip/drivers on your system. The audio processing is going to take place on your USB port itself. This may be far fetched but I think you should visit your friend who has a XLR to XLR connection for a microphone of your nautre.

The manual, page 4/5, states that your microphones requires a phantom power supply and not just a mere USB connection as the Microphone requires 48v to operate. The USB port can only provide a maximum of 5v.

Can you please pass on your full system's specs?

Lutfij

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Since you're trying to connect your microphone to an USB port there is no need for the audio chip/drivers on your system. The audio processing is going to take place on your USB port itself. This may be far fetched but I think you should visit your friend who has a XLR to XLR connection for a microphone of your nautre.

The manual, page 4/5, states that your microphones requires a phantom power supply and not just a mere USB connection as the Microphone requires 48v to operate. The USB port can only provide a maximum of 5v.

Can you please pass on your full system's specs?
 
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