Dumb question of the day...

[Merlemantel]

So, this is embarrassingly revealing of my lack of knowledge, but you gotta start somewhere. I am planning on buying the Scarlet 2i2 interface and a sE Electronics sE2200 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Isolation Pack from Bh Photo. Trying to get away with one mic for voice and acoustic guitar, for now anyway. Do I need to buy cables? Or will these things come with cables, cable from the interface to my computer? from the speaker to the interface? Am I way off? TIA! - Leesa

[M19]

You'll need a Mic (XLR) cable. If you are going to drive monitor speakers, you'll need those cables too (1/4"). Cable (USB) from the Scarlet to your computer is included.

[Merlemantel]

Originally Posted by M19

You'll need a Mic (XLR) cable. If you are going to drive monitor speakers, you'll need those cables too (1/4"). Cable (USB) from the Scarlet to your computer is included.

Thank you very much!

[sdelsolray]

Originally Posted by Merlemantel

So, this is embarrassingly revealing of my lack of knowledge, but you gotta start somewhere. I am planning on buying the Scarlet 2i2 interface and a sE Electronics sE2200 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Isolation Pack from Bh Photo. Trying to get away with one mic for voice and acoustic guitar, for now anyway. Do I need to buy cables? Or will these things come with cables, cable from the interface to my computer? from the speaker to the interface? Am I way off? TIA! - Leesa

If gear comes with cables the dealers/manufacturers will mention it. From what you are describing, you will need a cable from the computer interface to the computer (make sure the connecting ends fit the interface and computer connectors) and you will need a mic cable (most likely a three wire XLR male to XLR female cable designed for low level condenser microphone use, i.e., not a speaker cable).

As far as cables for the speaker(s) to the interface, yes you will need cables for that too. The connecting ends should be balanced (i.e., three-wire). They will need to be one of the following: (i) XLR male to XLR female, (ii) XLR male to TRS, (iii) XLR female to TRS, or (iv) TRS to TRS. Also, determine cable length needed.

[Merlemantel]

Originally Posted by sdelsolray

If gear comes with cables the dealers/manufacturers will mention it. From what you are describing, you will need a cable from the computer interface to the computer (make sure the connecting ends fit the interface and computer connectors) and you will need a mic cable (most likely a three wire XLR male to XLR female cable designed for low level condenser microphone use, i.e., not a speaker cable).

As far as cables for the speaker(s) to the interface, yes you will need cables for that too. The connecting ends should be balanced (i.e., three-wire). They will need to be one of the following: (i) XLR male to XLR female, (ii) XLR male to TRS, (iii) XLR female to TRS, or (iv) TRS to TRS. Also, determine cable length needed.

Thank you! This is all still very much foreign to me, but I am reading and learning. Thanks for your help

[M19]

Originally Posted by sdelsolray

If gear comes with cables the dealers/manufacturers will mention it. From what you are describing, you will need a cable from the computer interface to the computer (make sure the connecting ends fit the interface and computer connectors) and you will need a mic cable (most likely a three wire XLR male to XLR female cable designed for low level condenser microphone use, i.e., not a speaker cable).

What's in the box

• Scarlett 2i2 3rd Generation
• USB cable (Type C-A)

As far as cables for the speaker(s) to the interface, yes you will need cables for that too. The connecting ends should be balanced (i.e., three-wire). They will need to be one of the following: (i) XLR male to XLR female, (ii) XLR male to TRS, (iii) XLR female to TRS, or (iv) TRS to TRS. Also, determine cable length needed.

Line out is TRS, NOT xlr. Most monitors will be TRS in also.

[Merlemantel]

Originally Posted by M19

What's in the box

• Scarlett 2i2 3rd Generation
• USB cable (Type C-A)

Line out is TRS, NOT xlr. Most monitors will be TRS in also.

thank you - thank you.