Shure SM58 and Studio 24C

[dtheb]

Hi All. I am trying to use an SM58 mic with the 24C. It works, but the level is extremely low. I want to be able to use this setup for tutorial videos using screen recorders. There is no DAW software involved, just the 24C. Am I doing something wrong? The Universal Control app is up to date, BTW. Both inputs to the 24C show the same low level. Do I need a mic preamp ahead of the 24C for this microphone?

Thanks,
dtheb

 

[Gerran]

Make shure to use an XLR cable to plug the mic into the interface, otherwise you'll probably end up in the line input circuit, bypassing the preamp. (I haven't studied the interface, but with an XLR cable you can't go wrong).
An SM58 isn't known for very hot signals, so it's not unusual you need to crank the preamp, and push the signal into a limiter.

 

[dtheb]

Re

Make shure to use an XLR cable to plug the mic into the interface, otherwise you'll probably end up in the line input circuit, bypassing the preamp. (I haven't studied the interface, but with an XLR cable you can't go wrong).
An SM58 isn't known for very hot signals, so it's not unusual you need to crank the preamp, and push the signal into a limiter.

Hi. Thanks for the quick reply. I am using an XLR connector. Looks like I will have to crank up the 24C.
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[lokeyfly]

While a great stage mic, an SM57 or 58 will not typically be sufficient for tutorial videos. The old saying "eat that mic" comes to mind from my old sound reinforcement days. Invest in a condenser mic. Switch to phantom power and you'll have tons of headroom and not have to have the SM58 always in your face. Which tends to be a little off-putting.
Truly.