I have searched the Internet several times, but found nothing. The question is probably so banal and stupid that no one has been able to ask it so far, no idea.
I have finally wanted to record my singing for years and now I wanted to fulfill my dream with the Røde NT1-A. However, I really don't understand anything about technology. I know that I need an interface to be able to transfer the recorded sound to my laptop. But how can I power the mic itself? Of course, because the normal cable that comes with the device can't be plugged into a socket. Is there any special device that I have to buy?
The microphone receives the 48 V voltage (phantom power) via the microphone cable. Most interfaces have this supply built in.
You don't have to know exactly how that works. You connect the microphone to the interface with an XLR cable (e.g. Supplied with Thomann), switch on the phantom power, then the part is ready for recording.
So the mic gets the power from the interface?
Yes!
Oh great thanks!
If the interface on the computer already has an XLR socket, it will also supply phantom power. Most computers can only be reached with a 3.5mm jack at line level, then you still need a microphone preamplifier or D / I box (does not cost much) to get phantom power, plug adaption and line level.
There are also good studio microphones with a USB connection. These are then supplied with 5V via the USB connection. I'm using a t.bone 450 USB.
When you show up with a USB microphone in a studio, you have the laughs on your side. So much for the "studio" microphone
To record your vocals on the PC you need an interface or a mixer and a microphone, then recording software.
The NT1A is simply overrated. Looks great, admittedly. In your room at home you will get a nice reverberant bathroom tone. ALL large membranes record every reflection, the tiniest fan noise, every keyboard click. So if you don't have an absolutely quiet, wall, ceiling and floor-damped room, these microphones will fall flat for you. I have users here every day who ask how to get these background noises out. Not at all. Bad buy.
Unfortunately you do not write how much money you can / want to invest.
Simple version with small residual noise around 100 euro:
Interface Behringer UMC22 for 40 euro, microphone AKG P3 for 30 euro (much better than the price suggests) cable and tripod and pop protection 30 euro. Recording software "Audacity" free of charge in all download portals. Good tutorial under "AudcityWorkshop" in YT
Something decent: Interface Steinberg your 22 for 140 euro I personally have a Yamaha mixer with built-in Steinberg interface The AG 06 for 149 euro (the smaller AG03 for 119 euro has the same good technical properties) because you can directly grind the reverb and compressor. Indispensable for live singing. In the case of recordings, this is later mixed in during editing. There's also a software here Cubase LE. But is a little more difficult to use than audacity.https://www.thomann.de/de/yamaha_ag03.htm?sid=4eb70e914c0f7256a1f4d955a10f9828
Micro: You can use a stage capacitor like the Rode M2 for 90 euro or the AT 2010 for 120 euro in a normal room. I have something here too and it's absolutely ok. Tripod and pop protection plus 30 euro. Record only with headphones, of course. Closed! The Superlux 681 are inexpensive and not bad
Thank you, but to be honest it wasn't my question at all, but where the mic gets its power from. But that has already been answered, so all is well
