New to recording, help with set up?

Question

Hey everybody,

I have done some recording with a very cheap dynamic mic that plugged into the recording port on my computer(it looks like an aux port). Finally the mic adapter broke(It came with a 1/8 inch male end to fit into the computer, this is the piece I'm referring to). Anyways, I'm looking to upgrade but still spend a small amount of money. For all the sound snobs, you mine as well stop reading because I'm not throwing down thousands. I bought a Lexicon Alpha that I have been plugging my dynamic mic in, but I've decided to invest in a condenser mic(MLX 990) and a Samson S-Phantom 2 Channel 48 volt phantom pack. I plan on running to phantom power pack into the Lexicon Alpha(the Lexicon does not supply ample amounts of power).

My questions are:
What sort of accessories do I need(cables, etc)

How do I go about running the power pack into the Lexicon Alpha(I saw a guy with this set up on Youtube, and he said he really enjoyed it so I figured I would give it a try).

Here are the links to the equipment(I have not yet ordered the mic or phantom power)

Phantom Power Pack
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=phantom+power+two&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=13429551307135550867&sa=X&ei=J_uXTYWSEsfKgQfGj4DVCA&ved=0CC8Q8wIwAw#

Condenser Mic:
http://backstage.musiciansfriend.com/productDetail/productDetail.jsp?src=3WWRWXGB&entProductId=273156

Lexicon Alpha:
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&sugexp=llsfp&xhr=t&q=lexicon+alpha&cp=9&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=16388915280274666165&sa=X&ei=Z7eYTYb9AcnngQeki9muCA&sqi=2&ved=0CEUQ8gIwAg#

Answer 1

Once you get all that equipment and read the instruction that come with each piece, it should be obvious to you how to hook everything up. You will need an XLR microphone cable http://www.guitarcenter.com/Live-Wire-LIVEWIRE-XLR-MICROPHONE-CABLE-20-FT-100341862-i1128458.gc and there is the manual for the Alpha - http://www.lexiconpro.com/product_downloads/7/manuals/Alpha_Manual_18-0346V-D.pdf - that will help you figure out what else you might need. It will come with a power cable and a USB cable. The Lexicon Alpha will provide phantom power for the mic. You don't need that separately. For the MXL 990, You should get a mic stand (I recommend a boom stand) like this one: http://www.guitarcenter.com/On-Stage-Stands-Heavy-Duty-Tele-Boom-Mic-Stand-100235792-i1528172.gc - you will also need a pop filter - http://www.guitarcenter.com/On-Stage-Stands-Microphone-Pop-Filter-104228622-i1134486.gc

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Answer 3

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