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What cables do I need to run an XLR condenser microphone through audiobox usb 96 to my PC?

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asked Dec 29, 2019 in AudioBox USB by christophermedhurst (120 points)
The microphone I have only has an XLR to 3.5mm cable. The microphone ports on the audiobox do not seem to be normal XLR ports but I am really clueless and need help with which cables I need to buy to get it plugged in to the audiobox and then out to the PC. I am worried I will end up buying cables that are useless and a waste of money due to my own ignorance.

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answered Dec 29, 2019 by bbudman672 (140 points)
Chris, the audiotex 96 uses what's called a combo jack meaning it will accept both XLR and 1/4". All you need is a regular XLR to XLR.. an XLR to 1/4" won't supply your mic with phantom power. XLR to XLR will
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