yea usb mics take memory/disk space from ur computer and it slows it down while its plugged in. so like running the usb mic is like running another program. and runnin the mic with a recording program will slow ur computer down alot. but yea its funny u say that about animatin cus i needed to hit u up about work on the new show. email me on twinnbep@tmail.com i gotta let you know whats up