Question / Help Audio Interface and Soundcard
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FerretBomb
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Yes.
dakaiez
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Nice one thanks for getting back. I didn't know if the Audio Interface had to take over from the sound card or not.
I have a very specific setup, which won't allow me to drop my sound card due to a SPDIF in slot that i use very regularly and didn't want there to be any conflicts or added latency. But i needed something i can use for monitoring every now and again while at the same time running an XLR mic with Phantom power as i feel it's the better choice over a USB mic.
I have a very specific setup, which won't allow me to drop my sound card due to a SPDIF in slot that i use very regularly and didn't want there to be any conflicts or added latency. But i needed something i can use for monitoring every now and again while at the same time running an XLR mic with Phantom power as i feel it's the better choice over a USB mic.
FerretBomb
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Yep, you just set up the XLR interface as the Mic channel device in OBS. Nothing else changes. I do the same with a Behringer mixing desk with a built-in USB interface.
And yes, XLR > USB all-in-one. Quality, upgradability, and overall price all lean in XLR's favor. The USB AIOs offer simplicity for newbies, but that's about it... they are at the peak of a very short hill, with no upgrade path beyond starting over.
Do be aware that OBS doesn't play well with ASIO; opt for non-ASIO drivers for your interface, if available (many will work with the default Windows audio device drivers).
And yes, XLR > USB all-in-one. Quality, upgradability, and overall price all lean in XLR's favor. The USB AIOs offer simplicity for newbies, but that's about it... they are at the peak of a very short hill, with no upgrade path beyond starting over.
Do be aware that OBS doesn't play well with ASIO; opt for non-ASIO drivers for your interface, if available (many will work with the default Windows audio device drivers).