I’m shopping for a new microphone, a Neumann, and hoping to pair it with an audio interface. Curious, I asked the YouTube audio interface experts the following questions.
What is the best Audio Interface for a Neumann Microphone?
To discover the answer to the question above, I asked the experts on YouTube the following questions.
- What is a good audio interface for that microphone 107 or 103 on Windows?
- Is there any advantage over the audio interface(s)?
- Have you owned the MOTU MK5?
Responses
@nickiden I think there’s a lot of really good options. had a motu 828 in the past and really liked it. If you are looking for something 2 channel UA volt or the ssl 2+ worked great.
@BoloDaProducer – Any of the newer interfaces will work well. Focusrite, SSL, Audient, USD, and Presonus are my faves 👍🏾
@hayden.exclusive you can’t go wrong with a Scarlet interface. It is very reliable and also has air button for vocals; Apollo (processing power isn’t good software) can be good, but only if you’re making a lot of money to spend so much on an interface, use the Scarlett; love it.
@Patrick Breen I have not owned that audio interface, however I’ve heard nothing but positive things. Most of the well known interfaces on the market will do a fine job with this mic (UAD, Apogee, RME, Antelope are the brands I like.) What I’d focus on is getting a really good preamp to pair with this mic. This mic is definitely designed to sound great when plugged directly into an interface, but a preamp will help you get even more out of the mic. The WA73-EQ is probably my favorite budget preamp. Hope that helps!
@PatrickBreenMusic i was planning on buying the Motu MK5, but i ended up buying the Audient Evo 16, I think most sound car nowadays has really good components and translate well enough your analog signal, you should purchase the one that fits your input and output needs as well as features.
@ZPJ_Studio I have not owned the MOTI MK5. However, I recommend the USB-UAD apollo twin (used is fine), and get the LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip for US $39. Later you can get other channel strips and even get an outboard channel strip as well, if money alllows.
@blakeg703 Hey there! I haven’t owned a Windows machine in a LONG time, wish I could help more. A great interface I used to have, that was affordable, and should work equally on Mac or Windows, is the Komplete Audio 1 by Native Instruments. It’s like $100 bucks, clean pre amp, works fine. I’ve also heard great things about Scarlet interfaces for the price! I hope that helps.
How much gain will work for the Neumann microphone TLM 107?
Gain on a mic is crucial for optimal sound quality.
@blakeg703 haven’t used those exact interfaces, but find most of the time, about half way turned up works for me on the gain.
@geniusvybz I try to stay around 10 db as highest db while recording, that way i have plenty of space to add my effect with no issue.
@ZPJ Studio 2d ago (edited) Typically, I set the gain on the Audio Interface at zero, and then adjust the mic preamp gain to a setting that doesn’t peak the indicator light on the interface, during singing or speaking. It often depends on how far you are from the mic and how loud you are singing or talking, so there are several factors at play here. Essentially, keep an eye on the peak indicator light so that it doesn’t enter the red zone. Yellow/Orange is OK. Red means the signal is overloaded and the audio file will clip, so ease back on the gain or trim settings of your mic preamp till you get that optimal setting.
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