Is a USB mixer different than an audio interface? Then answer is somewhere in the middle. A USB mixer can fulfil the primary function of an audio interface by converting XLR to USB, but typically offers more features like basic EQ and the ability to combine disparate audio sources into one, as well as routing the output to more than one destination. Regardless, getting good audio is very important for your stream. Today we will review various methods for getting an XLR mic to interface with your computer and how to split your mic for streaming. In addition to differentiating between an audio interface and a usb mixer, I will compare the quality of different connections for my XLR microphone to my PC. *****Check Out My Merch***** https://streamlabs.com/ajmanntech/merch *****Gear Affiliate Link(s)***** Behringer Xenyx 302USB: https://amzn.to/368BYMT RCA to 3.5mm: https://amzn.to/3364A7C USB A to B: https://amzn.to/30eWsjj Audio-Technica AT857R: https://amzn.to/34799xE Ground Loop Isolator: https://amzn.to/3j9E0QJ *****Music From EpidemicSound.com***** Song 1) Artist: Ooyy, Title: Khandi Song 2) Artist: Nbhd Nick, Title: Go Mode (Instrumental Version) Song 3) Artist: Ooyy, Title: Faded Song 4) Artist: Ooyy, Title: Come 2gether *****Chapters***** 0:00 Opening 0:35 Xenyx 302USB Overview 01:40 Mic Spitting For The Best Signal 03:00 Device Compatibility 03:56 Disclaimer 04:14 Webcam Audio 04:36 XLR Mic Without Audio Interface 05:20 XLR Mic Through Mixer Preamp Using Line In Connection 05:47 XLR Mic Through USB Audio Interface With Preamp 06:20 USB Mixer Accessories 07:37 Conclusion *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_pVqyEM33s

The question was "I have been searching endlessly for help regarding this dual pc setup question, please help! No seriously. Nobody on any forum I've been on seems to know anything about dual pc streaming setups. My question is pretty simple, My main gaming computer monitor is 240hz refresh rate 1080p, My stream pc (pcpartpicker) will use an 1080p monitor 60hz. Would this work? I will be using the 4k60 Pro. Do both the streaming monitor and gaming monitor need to be the same refresh rate?" My answer is yes you can do that no problems but you may have trouble reaching the upper limit FPS with a clear picture on the capture device. I game at 1440p and on most titles I am not able to go above 120fps without image corruption on the capture side. When I dial it back to 120fps everything is fine. Again it doesn't occur in all titles only in some and I haven't tested with any other cable than the one that comes with the 4k60 pro. Basically it doesn't really matter what the streaming PC displays it really only matters what happens in the capture device. I stream all the time and the only issue I really have is with frame rate but what is seen on the stream-monitor wont affect the real FPS. Once you get the basics down you'll be able to get your capture card setup and you'll be past the how to stream question in no time. Amazon Affiliate Link(s): Elgato Streaming Gear: https://amzn.to/2sdCTX6 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_Ni1Ag5wJQ