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Deirdre
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 Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 11:01 am Post subject: What the heck is that nifty little USB interface? |
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It's a USB audio interface that's the size of a pack of gum.
Frank reviewed it, I think.
Who has it and likes it?
Someone is asking me about it.
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bobsouer
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| Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 11:03 am Post subject: |
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Deirdre,
Do you mean this?
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Deirdre
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YES!!
I love you.
thanks.
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tackerman
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| Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 11:07 am Post subject: |
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I've got one and I like it lots.
Sound quality is surprisingly good for its size. |
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bobsouer
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Deirdre,
You're very welcome.
The feeling is entirely mutual.
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Yoda117
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Diane Maggipinto
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| Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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i lurv mine muy mucho ... no issues at all
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Lizden
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| Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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I luv mine too. 
Works great, is light & is easy to pack.
L.
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georgethetech
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Dierdre:
I just established a dealership with CEntrance to sell the MicPort Pro, that's how much I love it! I was showing it off at VOICE2008, which might be why you are hearing about it now. Yoda tested mine there. No, it's not an Avalon, or a RADAR, it is an affordable and practical unit for on the go use. I am using it in my new VO2GO system...
PLUG ALERT
If you buy it through me, it might take a little longer for it to arrive, but I will give you plenty of one on one support to deal with some of the quirks of this unit, such as driver setup in Windows. Heck, if you don't buy it from me I'll still help ya out 
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georgethetech
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| Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 5:28 pm Post subject: Re: MXL's version too |
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While it might be fine for a "quick and dirty" recording, or podcast,
I don't recommend the MXL unit for several reasons.
1) No Zero Latency monitoring. You are forced to monitor yourself in a delay through your computer's on-board soundcard. The MicPort has a built in headphone amp.
2) No variable gain, only 3 gain positions, and doesn't give you enough gain for some mics.
3) Only 48K/16bit, which is fine for most VO users, but the MicPort does 96Khz/24bit sampling rate.
4) Not as clean preamp as the MicPort Pro.
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Mandy Nelson
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| Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:08 pm Post subject: Re: MXL's version too |
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The prob w/ the mic mate is it doesn't have a headphone in jack. There is a latency issue if you have to hear yourself through the computer instead of the usb interface. Having the mic plugged into the interface lets you hear yourself directly.
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Lizden
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| Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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I think I hear an echo ...or is that latency  
L.
(As I've said before...this place is so helpful!)
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Mandy Nelson
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Hee, you pickin' on me? How often do I get to use that word?
The audio god hubby and I are heading out to try one today and since it's a tax-free weekend in MA it looks like we'll end up buying one. We're suckers for audio toys.
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Lizden
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| Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 6:57 am Post subject: |
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Never!
It's definitely worth it, especially if you want to have a mobile set-up.
Enjoy the shopping spree!
L.
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