How to Record 2 USB Mics at the Same Time on PC / WINDOWS

TL;DR

Learn how to record with two USB microphones on your PC by downloading a specific software called VoiceMeter.

Transcript

hey it's pat here and in this video i want to share with you how to get two usb microphones to record in your pc computer because you can't just plug in two separate usb mics and then have them record right away you got to download a specific piece of software and do a couple quick things that i want to share with you now if you happen to have a ma... Read More

Key Insights

• 🍿 You need to download and install VoiceMeter software to record with two USB microphones on your PC.
• 👻 VoiceMeter allows you to select the USB microphones as hardware inputs for recording.
• 😫 In Audacity, set VoiceMeter as the input device to record with both microphones on the same track.
• 👻 This method does not provide separate tracks for each microphone in Audacity, but it allows for simultaneous recording.
• 👣 Adobe Audition is required if you want separate tracks for each USB microphone.
• 🏆 It is important to test and adjust microphone levels before starting a full interview recording.
• 🧑 This method is particularly useful for recording interviews in person using two USB microphones connected to a PC.

Questions & Answers

Q: Can I record with two USB microphones on a PC without any additional software?

No, you need to download and install VoiceMeter in order to properly record with two USB microphones on your PC.

Q: Can I record with two USB microphones on a Mac computer?

This tutorial is specifically for PC users. For a similar tutorial on recording with two USB microphones on a Mac, check out the provided link in the video description.

Q: Can I record with more than two USB microphones using this method?

Currently, VoiceMeter only supports up to two microphones. For more than two microphones, you would need more advanced software, such as Adobe Audition.

Q: Can I have the two USB microphones on separate tracks in Audacity?

No, Audacity does not allow for separate tracks when recording with USB microphones. To achieve separate tracks, you would need to use Adobe Audition.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Plug in two USB microphones (such as the ATR 2100) into your PC.

• Download and install VoiceMeter software to configure the microphones.

• Set VoiceMeter as the input device in recording software, such as Audacity, to record with both microphones on the same track.