Mic into LT?

[drpbier]

I have a Helix LT and would like to use it as an audio interface for my online lessons...is there any way of connecting a mic to it?

[datacommando]

2 hours ago, drpbier said:

I have a Helix LT and would like to use it as an audio interface for my online lessons...is there any way of connecting a mic to it?

 

Yes, you can use an impedance matching connector, also sometimes referred to as a Z Changer. I haven’t needed to use one for years, but I found this, which is essentially what you need.

 

https://www.gear4music.com/PA-DJ-and-Lighting/Audix-T50K-Impedance-Matching-Transformer/ST8?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=order-confirmation&utm_content=ord-line&utm_source=txn-email

 

The type I used many years ago was like this one:

https://www.thomann.de/gb/shure_a85f.htm?glp=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwhOD0BRAQEiwAK7JHmOrFlauBrJRMIRZHgbWd-YQkbVZiKGsfjmd_7VbeSSdvlr9r_9-YjhoCav8QAvD_BwE

 

 

Hope this helps/makes sense.
 

EDIT: Beware - this will not work if your microphone requires phantom power - that’s a whole different can of worms.

[codamedia]

A small Mic pre such as the "ART TUBE MP" (or similar) or a small mixer with a couple XLR channels would do wonders in your setup. Just connect it up to a return on the LT and route it in as needed. 

 

Either option can be had for less than $100 (or as much as you want to spend) and would provide XLR in's and phantom power should you need it.