Thank you so much for this Pat! Super helpful. My husband and I are just launching our 2-person relationship podcast and didn't want to buy more audio equipment until we see traction with the podcast, and we didn't want to record in separate rooms with our USB mics. This video was EXACTLY what we needed!
This is way cool! It is a bit complicated, but your instructions were very clear, and the cost is really minimal (except for the mics). I already have a Zoom H5 for a portable solution that also provides a better preamp. Then for more professional use I use a Zoom F4, which has even more inputs and even better preamp. Rock on, and thanks for all you do!!
We have been suffering with one mic not being able to afford a mixer. We have all the software and hardware listed in this video. It makes so much sense. Can't wait to do. Many Thanks for the help
Thanks for the awesome video! me and my friend have been dying to start a podcast and have been disheartened by all the advice needing to buy really expensive equipment. looks like we'll be able to make one after all. 👍🏻
Thanks, this is great to know. Hate to be a Rode girl but the the Rode NT-USB Mini and the Rode Connect software is the ultimate. That will cost $200 for two mics. Software is free. If you haven't invested in Mics yet check it out. Records in the software too. Sooooo easy. Also uploads straight to podcast hosts too like Buzzsprout. Software puts it in the correct format for them too. And, noise gate and other processing in it too with a simple click of the button. Sounds great. Couldn't be easier. Really worth the dough for me.
This worked great for me. Using two lavalier mics and at that they are TTRS and I used a USB adapter to a USB hub on my macbook. Recorded our first podcast and it worked great!
So, after weeks of trying, I have concluded this doesn't work with certain mics. I use two rode podcasters, creating an aggregate does not work for them. I have used an aggregate before with a yeti and snowball, worked perfectly for months. I chose to upgrade to Podcasters, and they simply don't work. Now, when I aggregate a snowball with one podcaster it works. It seems when mics have a certain output it doesn't seem to work with other mics that have equal to or greater outputs.
I'm using Monterey and Garage Band is now alien. Nothing like the info you've provided. Another great learning curve. Thank you anyway nd a big shout out to Apple for shifting the furniture. Again!!
In your recording SOFTWARE, you'll have to do something called turn on your MONITOR. This will then use the output set by your computer to be able to hear while recording, so then you can just set that output to your headphones.
nice video and your explanation is very easy to understand. but I have some question and I hope you can help me with my problem. i use 2 same mics and tried to connect to macbook, but it only detected 1 mic. what seemed to be the problem? can we use 2 same mics and connect to macbook? or ot has to be 2 different mics? because i watched your video and i can see that you use 2 same mics and can be detedted by macbook. I hope you can help me with this. thanks.
Love this video. The only thing I struggle with is bleeding. Using two different styled mics on a low record level but I can never get their soundwaves to be that big without being able to pick up the other mic. Any suggestions?
Thank you so much!! Watched 4 other videos and couldnt get it, almost gave up on recording but then stumbled upon your video. Well detailed and well explained. Thumbs up!
The easyest way is to use a headphones splitter (two female to one male). Something like this : www.amazon.com/Headphone-Splitter-Syncwire-Nylon-Braided-Stereo/dp/B07431YDWM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=headphones+splitter&qid=1605566560&sprefix=Headphones+spli&sr=8-1
Hey pat, i was trying to do it on my macbook pro 2017 and is not working when I try to select the input it just show input 1 and cannot configure the second mic
Thanks so much for this, Pat. Solved my audio problem for a comedy show. Unrelated: It was a year ago this week when I was introducing you to the audience at #SMMW. Wish we were all back in San Diego
Thanks for answering this question because I need this for when I'm recording episodes for "The Self Defense Channel" podcasts that are launching in December 2020.
Hi. I have two microphones of the same model. Whenever I plug in the second microphone, it overlaps the first one. In my Audio Midi Setup app, it only shows one Microphone. How to solve this 😢?
so was with you right up till the point where you deleted the one track and then added another...you went to "input 3". mine does not show that...only 1, 2, and 1 and 2....no 3. i cannot get garage band to recognize my second mic...everytime i create another input it recognizes it as the same mic. Any suggestions? Thanks :)
But when I click one mic to record then try to press record for the other one. It only records 1 mic im trying to record both but I won’t let me select 2
Is this only for Mac or also for PC? (I must confess I haven't watched the video yet - because in the past your excellent videos covered only Mac, not PC.)
Thanks Chris, this is a MAC tutorial. Thanks for reminding me to add that to the title as to not confuse. That said, the process IS similar on a PC but the menu items are not equivalent.
@@patflynn thank you. Would be great if you would make such a video for PC as well - this is a question for which I couldn't find a good solution yet. Keep up the great work! :)
As a career secretary, all I can focus on is how much I'd love to tackle that bulletin board. 😀 No worries, though; I did pay attention to your instruction. Thanks for posting the video. Very informative.
Hi, I have a question. I have 3 identical usb microphone. Every time I plug in the three of them, my macbook only recognizes 1 of them. Do you know how to fix this issue?
@@jacobmilam554 yes.. it has something to do with the way mac recognizes usb microphones. There's nothing you can do about it because identical usb microphones when used simultaneously on macs will be considered as the same microphone input. The solution is either you go to the microphone manufacturer so they can reprogram the microphone identity hence it will be recognized as different microphone inputs, or use non identical usb microphones.
trying to follow along with similar set up, but my Mac isn't registering that there 2 mics plugged in. They're both the same mic but only the one I plug in first is registering as a device. Anyone know how I can get this to work? many thanks
Hey Pat! Love your videos, Im a very recent viewer. Planning to start my podcast next month. prepping the gear right now. So im a windows user. and I have already ordered 2 usb mics. I have read everywhere that this seamlessness (that you explained in the video) only exists in a mac, and is a nightmare in windows. Can you guide on that? I surely cant afford to get a macbook right now. :/
Do you have a video including headphones? I'm hooked up this way but have headphones plugged into my mic and I can hear my co-host but he can't hear me ..... any help would be great. thanks Pat
Thanks for this. I got this far on my own, but what I would love to do, is now send BOTH of these sound channels to Zoom in order to deliver singing lessons online. How do I route the audio mix from Garageband to zoom?
Thank you so much! Would this set up work for recording two people (in the same room) over zoom? I will be the only one remote for our podcast so we’re trying to find the best option! Thank you so much!!
What about audio? When my mics are plugged in I can't hear any audio unless I unplug them. My mics also have headphone jacks built into them. And it works until I plug in the second mic. Then no sound again. Please help!
Excellent tutorial. Can I listen to my podcast partner in addition to my own mic in my headphones without switching between tracks? It seems like I can only listen to the track that is selected.
Unfortunately this is the second video I’ve tried and I’m getting nowhere. I have 2 of the same mics and only one of them show up when I create the aggregate device. Both mics work individually when I test them one at a time. But when I plug them both in, only one show up. Please help
Thanks man! Just earned a new sub ! I was going crazy trying to figure this out for hours
Thank you so much for this Pat! Super helpful. My husband and I are just launching our 2-person relationship podcast and didn't want to buy more audio equipment until we see traction with the podcast, and we didn't want to record in separate rooms with our USB mics. This video was EXACTLY what we needed!
I’ve literally been searching for this all over the internet!! Thank you Pat!!!
Great video Pat! I'll be sending people this way for sure
This is way cool! It is a bit complicated, but your instructions were very clear, and the cost is really minimal (except for the mics). I already have a Zoom H5 for a portable solution that also provides a better preamp. Then for more professional use I use a Zoom F4, which has even more inputs and even better preamp. Rock on, and thanks for all you do!!
We have been suffering with one mic not being able to afford a mixer. We have all the software and hardware listed in this video. It makes so much sense. Can't wait to do. Many Thanks for the help
You did this a year ago and I was still able to follow along! Wow!
Thanks for the awesome video! me and my friend have been dying to start a podcast and have been disheartened by all the advice needing to buy really expensive equipment. looks like we'll be able to make one after all. 👍🏻
Thanks, this is great to know. Hate to be a Rode girl but the the Rode NT-USB Mini and the Rode Connect software is the ultimate. That will cost $200 for two mics. Software is free. If you haven't invested in Mics yet check it out. Records in the software too. Sooooo easy. Also uploads straight to podcast hosts too like Buzzsprout. Software puts it in the correct format for them too. And, noise gate and other processing in it too with a simple click of the button. Sounds great. Couldn't be easier. Really worth the dough for me.
This worked great for me. Using two lavalier mics and at that they are TTRS and I used a USB adapter to a USB hub on my macbook. Recorded our first podcast and it worked great!
Hey I tried to do this but for some reason my Mac did not recognize two the microphones even though they are the same. Any suggestions?
Having this same issue as well!!
So, after weeks of trying, I have concluded this doesn't work with certain mics. I use two rode podcasters, creating an aggregate does not work for them. I have used an aggregate before with a yeti and snowball, worked perfectly for months. I chose to upgrade to Podcasters, and they simply don't work. Now, when I aggregate a snowball with one podcaster it works. It seems when mics have a certain output it doesn't seem to work with other mics that have equal to or greater outputs.
Dude finally. Why does everyone skip the first step. Thank you sir. Appreciate you
Pat, I went back to you after not doing interviews for a year or so. Again, very helpful.
I'm using Monterey and Garage Band is now alien. Nothing like the info you've provided. Another great learning curve. Thank you anyway nd a big shout out to Apple for shifting the furniture. Again!!
How can you plug in headphones to listen while you're recording? Helpful video, thanks!
In your recording SOFTWARE, you'll have to do something called turn on your MONITOR. This will then use the output set by your computer to be able to hear while recording, so then you can just set that output to your headphones.
@@patflynn Thank you so much for a timely and helpful response!! I appreciate it.
nice video and your explanation is very easy to understand.
but I have some question and I hope you can help me with my problem.
i use 2 same mics and tried to connect to macbook, but it only detected 1 mic.
what seemed to be the problem? can we use 2 same mics and connect to macbook? or ot has to be 2 different mics?
because i watched your video and i can see that you use 2 same mics and can be detedted by macbook.
I hope you can help me with this.
thanks.
This helped so much. I spent so much time trying to figure this out and all it too was this simple vid to explain. Thanks man
Love this video. The only thing I struggle with is bleeding. Using two different styled mics on a low record level but I can never get their soundwaves to be that big without being able to pick up the other mic. Any suggestions?
When I connect two identical USB mics to my iMac 2019 it only detects one of the mics in my MiDi setup, can someone help?
same thing for me! one mic shows 2 inputs and the other mic shows 2 outputs, and its not giving me any options to change them
I read somewhere that if the two mics are the same. ie two blue yeti's, then the mac will only recognize one. try two different brand mics
I'm having the same issue. hopefully someone can come up with a solution!
@@SpookyStregaAL he's literally using the same mic
@@y2j13 yall ever figure this out, im having the same issue
Short, simple. But just what I needed!!! Thanks Pat!
We are in 2021 and you changed my life.... Happy new year bro Love
Thanks a lot !
Thank you so much!! Watched 4 other videos and couldnt get it, almost gave up on recording but then stumbled upon your video. Well detailed and well explained. Thumbs up!
how would some one add 2 headphones??
The easyest way is to use a headphones splitter (two female to one male). Something like this : www.amazon.com/Headphone-Splitter-Syncwire-Nylon-Braided-Stereo/dp/B07431YDWM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=headphones+splitter&qid=1605566560&sprefix=Headphones+spli&sr=8-1
is there a "Windows comparable" to this setup? Will it work with Adobe Audition?
need a solution for windows too
Try using Audacity
Pat Flynn did a video for Windows on 6 October 2020. Now there is one for Mac and one for PC.
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Im a new podcaster and bro.. you are a LIFE SAVER!!! Thanks for the info - Subscribed.
So happy that this was the first video that popped up when I was trying to figure out how to use two mics on my mac! Thanks man, this was great!
This was THE tutorial I was looking for. You’re amazing!
Hey pat, i was trying to do it on my macbook pro 2017 and is not working when I try to select the input it just show input 1 and cannot configure the second mic
When I plug my two mics in, it only shows one of them at a time, is there a way to fix that?
Can you make a video of how to do this with 2 XLR mics using, maybe, a PreSonus Firestudio Mobile ?
Thank you so so much. What a gift to have you here! Super helpful!
This was JUST what I needed. THANK YOU!!
I don’t have a Mac. Any instructions for my personal lap, windows? Can you recommend where I find it?
Pat Flynn did a video for two USB mics for Windows on 6 October 2020.
I just can’t thank you enough for this!!! 2 days trying to figure out how to do this!! Thanks Bro
Thanks so much for this, Pat. Solved my audio problem for a comedy show. Unrelated: It was a year ago this week when I was introducing you to the audience at #SMMW. Wish we were all back in San Diego
Thanks for answering this question because I need this for when I'm recording episodes for "The Self Defense Channel" podcasts that are launching in December 2020.
So freaking helpful! I thought i was going to have to return my usb mics and get XLR! Life saver!
Hi, how is your podcast coming along? I'm trying to figure out some stuff to get mine started. Can you help me please?
Super clear instructions! I'm recording with a friend tomorrow and this helped! Thank you!! Subbed!
This was so straight forward and helpful :)
Brilliant, really needed this. Been struggling with it and was considering purchasing a mixer or USB interface. Thank you!
Very helpful ME-DIE mic tutorial. You made this look easy.
Me-Die for the win.
I was wondering how to do that. Great tips.
I've been looking for a solution for this everywhere! Thank you so much, great video :)
Hi. I have two microphones of the same model. Whenever I plug in the second microphone, it overlaps the first one. In my Audio Midi Setup app, it only shows one Microphone.
How to solve this 😢?
Similar problem.. do you already installed the newest os ?
Thank you for this! I have been looking for this tutorial straight forward and to the point.
Thank You for this wonderful video, your video has really sorted out my problem , thank you
*Thanks for going over this Pat!* 👍
Thanks Tom! Did I see you comment on a Tesla related channel? Or was that someone else?
so was with you right up till the point where you deleted the one track and then added another...you went to "input 3". mine does not show that...only 1, 2, and 1 and 2....no 3. i cannot get garage band to recognize my second mic...everytime i create another input it recognizes it as the same mic. Any suggestions? Thanks :)
me too what did you find out?
But when I click one mic to record then try to press record for the other one. It only records 1 mic im trying to record both but I won’t let me select 2
yeah its crap
Hey Pat! How about using 2 mics that is not a USB, instead a 3.5mm? Thanks and very informative video!
Is this only for Mac or also for PC? (I must confess I haven't watched the video yet - because in the past your excellent videos covered only Mac, not PC.)
Thanks Chris, this is a MAC tutorial. Thanks for reminding me to add that to the title as to not confuse. That said, the process IS similar on a PC but the menu items are not equivalent.
@@patflynn thank you. Would be great if you would make such a video for PC as well - this is a question for which I couldn't find a good solution yet. Keep up the great work! :)
Great you’ve just explained it perfectly,i getting my second mic tomorrow
Hello, Pat, thank you for this video, have you ever tried adding three mics? Wonder if that would work with one mac.
thank you so much for this detailed video
What if after you plug in the two mics, you only see one input under "Audio MIDI Setup"
We are having the same issue. Did you ever figure this out?
As a career secretary, all I can focus on is how much I'd love to tackle that bulletin board. 😀 No worries, though; I did pay attention to your instruction. Thanks for posting the video. Very informative.
Haha, those are thank you notes from fans 😁
@@patflynn Whew! I feel better.
Hi, I have a question. I have 3 identical usb microphone. Every time I plug in the three of them, my macbook only recognizes 1 of them. Do you know how to fix this issue?
I’m having the same problem right now
Did you figure it out?
@@jacobmilam554 yes.. it has something to do with the way mac recognizes usb microphones. There's nothing you can do about it because identical usb microphones when used simultaneously on macs will be considered as the same microphone input. The solution is either you go to the microphone manufacturer so they can reprogram the microphone identity hence it will be recognized as different microphone inputs, or use non identical usb microphones.
@@noelhasintongan9791 I have a non identical and it’s still showing up as the same.
You are the best! Thank you!!! Especially for all the little tricks within GarageBand 🙌
Thanks, this helped a lot, I've been struggling for hours, you really saved me hundreds lol!
Great video. Is there a way to create an aggregate device on a computer running windows? If so do you have video that shows how to do that?
Awesome Patrick this is helpful
Thank you so much for clarifying this. I've been trying to set this up for ages!!! 😀 Can you do this on an iPad?
Thanks Pat! This was VERY HELPFUL!
cheers man , this was super helpful
Hey Pat do you have a video on editing separate tracks. Our podcast has 2 hosts.
Can you do the same with Anchor? Recording on a separate tracks?
Thank you! You gave the best tutorial on this issue! Would you be willing to do one with Logic Pro?
Bruh! That’s amazing. Are you trained at speaking into a mic? Your test there sounds so much better than my best try using a yeti
trying to follow along with similar set up, but my Mac isn't registering that there 2 mics plugged in. They're both the same mic but only the one I plug in first is registering as a device. Anyone know how I can get this to work? many thanks
Thank you for this! Are both subjects able to monitor with Headphones as well?
Thanks, Useful info BTW it's pronounced Mid-E with a short i and then a long E and stands for Musical-Instrument-Digital-Interface.
This video helped a lot. Can’t wait to give it a shot with my computer
Hey Pat! Love your videos, Im a very recent viewer. Planning to start my podcast next month. prepping the gear right now.
So im a windows user. and I have already ordered 2 usb mics. I have read everywhere that this seamlessness (that you explained in the video) only exists in a mac, and is a nightmare in windows.
Can you guide on that? I surely cant afford to get a macbook right now. :/
Do you have a video including headphones? I'm hooked up this way but have headphones plugged into my mic and I can hear my co-host but he can't hear me ..... any help would be great. thanks Pat
I need this answer too
Hi, It look easy to set up but I have problem with set up two same mic. There is issue with audio midi controller, I can see only one of those mic.
Hy
I dont know why but only one mic is listed . Option to tick the 2nd mic not showing
But my mac doesn't show the second, however on my surface go2 I can see both
how many usb microphone you can do this in a laptop?
Thanks for this. I got this far on my own, but what I would love to do, is now send BOTH of these sound channels to Zoom in order to deliver singing lessons online. How do I route the audio mix from Garageband to zoom?
Thank you so much! Would this set up work for recording two people (in the same room) over zoom? I will be the only one remote for our podcast so we’re trying to find the best option! Thank you so much!!
How about how to do an interview with an android instead of a MAC.... Awesome job.. Love your videos.. How many cameras do you actually use?
So effective and straight to the point. Wow, thanks!!!!
Thank you so much for making this simple
Thanks for the video! Any HUB I use, it won't recognize a second mic?!? Any advice would be helpful.
Such a great tutorial. Thank you soooo much! Very helpful
What about audio? When my mics are plugged in I can't hear any audio unless I unplug them. My mics also have headphone jacks built into them. And it works until I plug in the second mic. Then no sound again. Please help!
Thank you for making this
Thanks great video Pat! However I am facing an issue my Mac only recognizes 1 mic, the last I plug in, did you face that issue?
Well done! Very useful instruction.
Excellent tutorial. Can I listen to my podcast partner in addition to my own mic in my headphones without switching between tracks? It seems like I can only listen to the track that is selected.
Very helpful. Thanks, Pat!
Would this work for two Blue Yeti's for 2 people hosting a podcast?
It's pronounced Mid EEEE not Mid EYE!!! thanks for this informative video.
I was just about to say this!
Great video - very simple and concise! Thanks
my 2015 MacBook pro only sees one mic when i have both connected to the system, what do i do?
Unfortunately this is the second video I’ve tried and I’m getting nowhere. I have 2 of the same mics and only one of them show up when I create the aggregate device. Both mics work individually when I test them one at a time. But when I plug them both in, only one show up. Please help
Thanks Pat great explanation
you are literally a lifesaver omg
Dude you just saved me a whole heck a lot of $$$ thank you for this tutorial!