What could be wrong with my logitech camera phone?
Question: My logitech camera phone works fine except when I want to have voice convesation on windows messenger. What could be wrong with my logitech camera phone? Answer: Have you gone through the Audio/Video Tuning Wizard to make sure that the proper input has been selected? To do so, open up ...
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I am looking for the pin layout for the microphone jack for an ICOM IC-28A 2 meter radio.Do you know?
Question: I am looking for the pin layout for the microphone jack for an ICOM IC-28A 2 meter radio. Better yet a place to download or obtain the operational manual! Do you know? The microphone jack is the most important Answer: Looking at the front (with the guide at the top) , starting at the ...
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Any experience with lawson microphone?
Question: i'm interested in your experiences with lawson mics.....i'm looking for a primary vocal mic in the $2000 and under range....usually for male singers....i'm also looking at b.l.u.e. mics, soundeluxe, and of course the u87.... opinions ? Answer: I personally have never had the Lawson ma ...
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Does anyone have any experience with lavalier mic or recommendations for others?
Question: I am looking for a reasonably-priced lavalier microphone to use with a mini-dv camcorder to record puppet productions and other situations where people are sitting. Wireless capability is not important. One I am considering is the Audio-Technica Pro 70 Cardiois Lavalier microphone. Do ...
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does anyone have any experiences with building a laser microphone ? Are there any circuits, part lists etc. available on the net somewhere ?
Question: does anyone have any experiences with building a laser microphone ? Are there any circuits, part lists etc. available on the net somewhere ? All i found is theoretical stuff without a complete circuit draft Answer: Hook a small solar cell up to a LM386 audio amp chip (Radio Shack, $1) ...
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Can someone suggest a good lapel microphone with a 3 metre long lead that is suitable for use with a Sony VX2000 camera?
Question: Can someone suggest a good lapel microphone with a 3 metre long lead that is suitable for use with a Sony VX2000 camera? Answer: Not sure about VX2000 but for the low end Sony MiniDV cams the Optimus 33-3003 works really well, has a 5 metre cable and is dirt cheap (AUD 15.00). Its ava ...
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I am looking to record the upcoming Bob Dylan concert with my ipod. Are there any good microphones for Ipod's?
Question: I am looking to record the upcoming Bob Dylan concert with my ipod. Are there any good microphones for Ipod's? Also, are there any microphones for Ipod's which will sound good at recording a really loud concert (say metallica for example). I tried to record a loud concert on a crappy ...
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While thumbing through a friend's law enforcement catalog, I noticed that several of the hidden mics had freqs of either 398.605 or 399.455. Has anyone heard anything in that range?
Question: While thumbing through a friend's law enforcement catalog, I noticed that several of the hidden mics had freqs of either 398.605 or 399.455. Unfortunately, my BC200xlt is not capable of receiving those freqs. Has anyone heard anything in that range? Is that shared with TV signals? Ans ...
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Do I really need a new headset with dynamic microphone to get the hardware working ?
Question: I want to use a standard headset for VoIP / VoiceChat. When I plug in the the headset into the (Terratec) soundcard I can hear sound but the microphone doesn't seem to work. I guess that this is a problem of my microphone. From what I have heard at least most of the microphones use ca ...
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How to set up Headphone Microphone Combo?
Question: I was wondering if anybody could tell me how to hook up headphones with an attached microphone with a SBLive value card. I also have the Four Point Speaker system attached to the card. I am thinking of getting this setup to use for talking over the internet to a friend using the lates ...
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Will it hurt my AKG dynamic microphone if I hook it up with phantom power on?
Question: My mixer switches phantom power on/off for all XLR connectors. Will it hurt my AKG dynamic microphone if I hook it up with phantom power on? I want to use phantom power to power my new Direct box, but will go with a separate power supply if it can damage my microphone. Answer: Every m ...
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What's everyones favourite take on a low-cost drum microphone kit for a church?
Question: What's everyones favourite take on a low-cost drum microphone kit for a church? Kit has kick, snare, five toms, usual cymbals..... I have six spare channels at FOH... Answer: Almost any of the good dynamic mics will work fine. I have Audix D series and they took a little getting used ...
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Does anyone have a recommendation for an effective desktop microphone for use with this voice recognition package?
Question: I use DNS, but due to a physical handicap I can't use a headset because I can't reach high enough to place it atop my head. Does anyone have a recommendation for an effective desktop microphone for use with this voice recognition package? (The background noise where I work is very low ...
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How can I make sure the Countryman B6 that I order is properly wired for use with the Lectro LM transmitter?
Question: I am going to be in a monastery in Northern India making some documentary recordings of Buddhist lectures. Previous attempts at recording these lectures have yielded very poor results, so I'd like to bring a more robust setup that yields higher quality. I've decided to get a Lectroson ...
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How 'bout a contact microphone on the end of the barrel?
Question: How 'bout a contact microphone on the end of the barrel? Or a pair of cheezoid electret capsules mounted on either side of the target? Hell, why not devise a microscopic piezoelectric mic. element inside the bullet, with an antenna and a flea powered radio transmitter? Seriously, all ...
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I wonder if any of you ever tried to measure air pressure with condenser microphone?
Question: I wonder if any of you ever tried to measure air pressure with condenser microphone? It seems to me that it should be cheaper than buying Motorola MPX sensor. Answer: I guess you're thinking of the cheap electret mikes? They measure only AC, They do this by moving one plate (very thin ...
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Anyone have any idea where I can get some clip on mic stands for micing my kit without having to use loads of extra booms?
Question: Anyone have any idea where I can get some clip on mic stands for micing my kit without having to use loads of extra booms? Just a simple gooseneck / clamp device would be ideal. Do they exist? Answer: MIC-EZE - a hard plastic spring-loaded clamp with short, hinged piece ending in a 1/ ...
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Does it have the same type of clip as a regular CB microphone?
Question: I am looking for a CB to mount on my '87 Honda Gold Wing Interstate motorcycle. I have come across an ad for a Cobra HH-70, which appears to is a hand-held unit which looks like a large regular CB mic, but which has all the controls on it. My specific question is, how does this unit m ...
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I would consider either a camcorder mounted microphone or a free standing mic. Any suggestions?????
Question: I have a Sony TRV-27 camcorder, and am looking for suggestions for an external microphone. I specifically want it for recording classical guitar concerts, plus some piano concerts. This is for occasionally recording family members, not for professional recording, so I don't want a pro ...
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Anyone know of a cheap & good boom microphone?
Question: Anyone know of a cheap & good boom microphone? I do a lot of interviews and usually use lavalier mics... problem is people are always moving around the mic pics up the sound of their clothes rubbing it. Is a boom mic going to provide the same quality or at least close? Anything out th ...
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