How To Connect a Mic Preamp To Your Computer For Beginners (FAQ Series)

How do you connect that external preamp to your computer? If you just bought a DBX 286s or any other external preamp and you’re not sure how to connect it to your audio interface, this video will explain how to do so. Simply put you need to run line level into your audio interface, and in most cases that will require a balanced 1/4” cable. 00:00 - Intro 00:11 - Equipment You’ll Need 00:54 - Terms You Need To Know? 01:48 - How to Connect Preamp to Interface? 02:27 - What’s a Balanced 1/4” Cable? 02:56 - Why Use Balanced 1/4”? 04:10 - Demonstrations of Incorrect & Correct Connections 07:18 - Outro Subscribe For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/podcastage?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvOU-zTlankT-JjN3ZzvuKA/join My YouTube Setup: https://podcastage.com/studio My Favorite XLR Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favxlr My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb Check the Frequently Asked Questions: https://podcastage.com/faq Vote For What You Want Reviewed: https://podcastage.com/vote NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using my amazon link, it provides me a small referral fee. For more info check my FAQ page links below. Check Out This Stuff TOO: Website: https://www.podcastage.com Giveaways: https://podcastage.com/giveaways Discord: https://www.podcastage.com/discord Merch: https://podcastage.com/store Company Relationship Disclosure: https://podcastage.com/disclosure Personal: https://www.bandrewscott.com