yes - although i have heard that long usb cables run the risk of dropping signal, in which case you should consider a powered or “active” usb cable. i have not tried it myself so i can’t specifically recommend this.
If you're on a budget, and already have a recorder like the Zoom H1 which is a decent option, you could opt for a long usb cable and use the recorder as an interface thus removing the need to walk back and forth.
yes, although using a long, unpowered USB cable can cause signal loss so you may want to try a powered USB cable. i didn't mention it because i haven't personally tried this option but let us know how it goes.
@@robknopperstudio Good point! Haven't really thought about it and haven't tried it myself. But, considering relatively low cost of usb cables, it's an inexpensive risk to take. Hopefully someone who has tried it could shed some light! 🙂
I bought a relatively cheap Sony recorder and was wondering why the audio made my soft playing louder and loud playing softer. It was a very disappointing purchase, but was unfortunately my only option for the recent recording rounds I did. Definitely take Rob's advice here. Your recording will suffer without proper gear, and you WANT to give your playing a fighting chance. For reference, I used a Sony IC Recorder. It's really no better than recording from your phone, if not worse.
I would also like to add that using said recorder means walking back and forth from the device...and yeah. It eats so much time. The positive is that you get your steps in. 😂
it's a good mic but as i mentioned in another comment using a long, unpowered USB cable can cause signal loss. an XLR mic with an interface can use as long a cable as you want but you might run into issues with a USB mic unless you get a powered or active USB mic. i have never tried it but let me know how it goes!
