Plugging a mic directly to the computer?

[LooseCannon]

I just bought a shure sm57 and I wanted to know if there is some way to plug it directly to the soundcard without using a mixer.

 

[Christobevii3]

Re: Plugging a mic directly to the computer?

Mic pre amp?

 

[LooseCannon]

Re: Plugging a mic directly to the computer?

No I meant like some sort of adapter for the XLR cable.

 

[LesStrat]

Re: Plugging a mic directly to the computer?

The mic needs a preamp. What type of soundcard?