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Mike Rivers
 
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Default Samson C01U and Cubase SX


wrote:

The problem is latency with the mic - is this a limitation with the USB
connection?


USB is pretty fast, but everything digital has latency, and it's more
than anyone ever realizes, and rears its ugly head when you actually
want to monitor what you're recording. It's the software, including the
drivers, that causes the delays. Some drivers are better than others,
and low latency is a feature of ASIO drivers, but USB mics are meant
for talk-only and the simplest possible setup, so they don't have the
more advanced features that make "pro" gear workable.

It's the price you pay for simplicity and convenience these days.