recording mics into laptop

[THEGREAT]

is it more fluid than a signal having to run through the latencey of external usb soundcard?

.. using the line in on the laptop along side a beat.. in cubase for example?

my setup runs a mic through a filter and digital portable recorder(which can be used as a soundcard .. but can't get the driver to work)

anybody noticed reduced quality using this method .. or nah?

[MattCoops]

You are going to need a preamp or mixer in between the mic and soundcard.

[THEGREAT]

just tested . sounds fine to me . so anybody having reservations on whether you need external soundcard to laptop . give it a go

[THEGREAT]

You are going to need a preamp or mixer in between the mic and soundcard.

i use a mic mechanics . highly recommended

[Kegeratorz]

I picked up a Behringer USB UM2 for $30 new and it’s great for what you pay for with built in pre amp and 48V if needed.