Can't get signal with my brand-new USB converter cable...

[alpolito]

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.

[Lilybiri]

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 · Accepted solution]

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?_enco...

[alpolito]

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.

[ryclark]

There is a USB version of the AT2020 called AT2020USBi. But probably you are better off anyway with a standard XLR mic and separate USB interface. USB mics can cause monitoring and other problems.

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020USB-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B00B5ZX9FM/ref=sr_1...