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alpolito
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February 23, 2019
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Can't get signal with my brand-new USB converter cable...

  • February 23, 2019
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Hi everyone,

I'm a new Audition user and I'd like to plug in my AT2020 mike with this particular USB converter cord. The cord blinks when I plug it in, indicating that there's some sort of data, signal, or information running through it. When I select it in Audio Hardware Preferences, I believe it's showing up as USB PnP Sound Device. But so far no signal when I hit record. Please advise! Thank you.

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Correct answer ryclark

Unfortunately the AT2020 is a condenser mic that requires 48 volts phantom power to work. This USB adapter cable doesn't provide this. You will need a much better USB audio interface with a proper mic preamp and phantom power to be able to use this or similar mics with Audition. Something like https://www.amazon.com/BEHRINGER-Audio-Interface-1-Channel-UM2/dp/B00EK1OTZC/ref=pd_sim_107_10?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0…

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Lilybiri
Lilybiri
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February 25, 2019

You have posted this question to the Captivate forum, but it looks like you want to have it on the Audition forum. I will move it.

ryclark
ryclarkCorrect answer
Participating Frequently
February 25, 2019

Unfortunately the AT2020 is a condenser mic that requires 48 volts phantom power to work. This USB adapter cable doesn't provide this. You will need a much better USB audio interface with a proper mic preamp and phantom power to be able to use this or similar mics with Audition. Something like https://www.amazon.com/BEHRINGER-Audio-Interface-1-Channel-UM2/dp/B00EK1OTZC/ref=pd_sim_107_10?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0…

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alpolitoAuthor
Participant
February 25, 2019

Wow, that's interesting. The Behringer unit you referenced is pretty inexpensive and fine for voiceover work. It seems like a good option. I had heard the AT2020 was a USB mike and ordered it as such, only to find no USB interface on it. Ugh... Well, I'm sure this will work!

Thank you.

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