XLR to PC

[ifrenzy]

I'm about to purchase a AT2020 studio mic, trying to save $47 I'm getting the XLR version. If I use a XLR to 1/4 converter then use a 1/4 to 1/8 adapter on top of that and plug it into the pc, will it work?

 

[songoku619]

That mic needs phantom power so no it won't work. You'll have to buy an interface. Why don't you rather get a USB mic instead? The quality is just fine for home studio purposes.

If you're set on an XLR mic then you'll need an interface. The focusrite scarlett 2i2 is a very high quality and relatively cheap interface with very low latency. It also sports phantom power for your XLR mic.

Note: The USB mic's don't require phantom power so you could just plug it into your pc directly.

 

[Hewhogamez]

If you want something more customizable and flashy then you may want to buy this

http/www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000068O3C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
And
http/www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000J5UEGQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

But if you just want the bare minimun then you can buy either of these.
http/www.amazon.com/Behringer-PS400-Ultra-Compact-Phantom-Supply/dp/B000FG795I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359061234&sr=8-1&keywords=behringer+phantom+power
Or
http/www.amazon.com/Nady-SMPS-1X-1-Channel-Phantom-Microphones/dp/B000XUUXB8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1359061234&sr=8-2&keywords=behringer+phantom+power

And if you buy just the Phantom Power Supply then you will need an extra XLR male to 1/8" cable. Just search it on Amazon and buy the one that is the right length for you.