http://fuq.encycmet.com en-us http://fuq.encycmet.com ActiveKB NX thecoop@birdhousecraft.com Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:41:49 EST 20 http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2953/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2953/ Question: I'm interested in recording some ambient sounds with a Sony portable minidisc recorder, and have access to an AKG C3000 microphone. Is it possible to power this mic using a battery? I d ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2954/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2954/ Question: Anybody have any experience with the Astatic D-104 microphone shell? They are available for reasonable cost on ebay, even if the element is no good for harp. Answer: They're very awkw ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2955/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2955/ Question: I need some microphone techinques for studio sessions and sound reinforcement with Audio Technica mics. Do anybody know about it? Answer: 1. Set up microphone. 2. Listen. 3. Move mic ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2956/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2956/ Question: Lots of requests for opinions on mics lately, and I'd like to request one more. Anybody have any knowledge of this Audix mic? I've been considering the other inexpensive Studio mics i ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2957/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2957/ Question: Any experience here with Blue Microphones? I am looking for the model that best suits spoken word/public address announcing. I have e-mailed Blue for their opinions, but have yet to ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2958/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2958/ Question: I use OneNote 2003 in college. My toshiba TecraM4 microphone stinks. As most tablet mics do. I can use a wired Sony directional mic, but my classroom deskspace is limited. Lecture halls ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2959/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2959/ 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 c ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2960/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2960/ 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. Th ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2961/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2961/ 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 larg ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2962/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2962/ 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 ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2963/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2963/ 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 thi ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2964/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2964/ 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 ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2965/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2965/ 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, ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2966/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2966/ 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 m ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2967/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2967/ Question: I have an old capsule type microphone, the only markings are Calrad 500C. It looks great, just sounds terrible, so I would like to put some kind of new decent-quality microphone inside ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2968/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2968/ 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 ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2969/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2969/ 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 ne ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2970/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2970/ 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. ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2971/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2971/ 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 tha ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2972/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2972/ 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 o ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2973/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2973/ 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 record ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2974/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2974/ 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 c ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2975/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2975/ 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 c ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2976/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2976/ 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 ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2977/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2977/ 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. mic ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2978/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2978/ 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 j ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2979/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2979/ 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 ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2980/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2980/ Question: I am purchasing a Sony TRV22 MiniDV camcorder and I have been looking into accessories. I tried to do some 'review' searches and there is not much out there commenting on accessories. M ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2981/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2981/ Question: I have used Sennheiser microphone for my research in speech recognition. But this is a dynamic microphone and sun system use a capacitive microphone. Could anyone give me some recommen ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2982/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2982/ Question: I am a research engineer, and now I am building a microphone array. If you know, could you tell me which kind of microphones I should use. Also, which company is selling such microphone ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2983/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2983/ Question: Bought some connectors the other day to make my own balanced (TRS) cables. The electronics store I was at had some microphone cable but didn't have enough length. I've been all over Dal ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2984/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2984/ Question: Is it possible to use XLR microphone cable in a Hi-Fi setup as a means of review. In other words, is microphone cable interchangeable with audio system XLR interconnects? The three mic ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2985/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2985/ Question: Does anyone know of any online sites that sell Microphone Flags? I've already been toGrafix USA, but their price for one flag was quite steep in price. Thanks for any replies. Answer: ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2986/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2986/ Question: i was wondering if anyone here could build me a simple fixed microphone mixer. similar to the one here: http://do-it-yourself.netfirms.com/micmixer.htm I don't have much electronics ex ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2987/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2987/ Question: I'm trying to connect a microphone to my computer so I looked up how to connect it in the help topics... it said to locate my sound connections.... I looked at the back of the little bo ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2988/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2988/ Question: I've been told that the best way to connect a balanced microphone cable to a PC is through a professional grade microphone preamp. I run cubase on a 400 mhz Pentium 2, and my budget is ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2989/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2989/ Question: I've just got my first PC. It is a Dell. It has a sound card and a sound card upgrade. There are two holes at the back that a microphone jack will fit in.One is marked MIC and when I ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2990/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2990/ Question: I'm interested in starting to do some basic recordings of high school choirs/bands/etc. I've seen people do this by putting a matched pair of microphones up on very tall microphone sta ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2991/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2991/ Question: Has anyone come across a bracket to which one can attach a regular microphone stand adapter to a music stand? I'd like to attach my mic to my music stand without having to resort to a s ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2992/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2992/ Question: I ended up spending about $200 less than I thought I'd have to for my Craig's List June G.A.S. attack Larrivee, so I want to make up the difference with a mini condenser gooseneck for i ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2993/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2993/ Question: I have a few old Neumann / Telefunken mics and would like to check their origin / history. Is there a way to do it on the internet using the serial numbers? Answer: You won't get inst ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2994/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2994/ Question: I found an old microphone in my father-in-laws attic -- a shure model 315 gradient ribbon mic. It uses xlr input and output, but can only attach to cords that screw onto it. I've used ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2995/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2995/ Question: I'm thinking about getting an omnidirectional microphone for better minidisc recording. What are good features, models and price ranges of omnidirectional microphone to look for? Answe ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2996/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2996/ Question: What would be a good reflector to use with a parabolic microphone?? I was thinking of using and old Weber grill top but can these be found easily?? Also, where would a good amp schemati ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2997/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2997/ Question: Does anybody know how I can use my Bluetooth headset as PC microphone/speaker ? Answer: It appears there are a few requests of this type. I've seen mention of TDK Bluetooth card that ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2998/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2998/ Question: I just saw a commercial for Hey you Pikachu. Featured in it is the N64 microphone! Isn't this supposed to be a sega thing? I guess its supposed to be like the memory card/ rumble pack/ ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2999/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/2999/ Question: Can you help me some books or references to the mechanical / acoustical design aspects of cell phones and other portable microphone/speaker devices? I'm looking for a primer on micropho ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3000/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3000/ Question: Anybody have any ideas about one or a small number of electrical model(s) of the source impedance of a reasonable-worst-case professional microphone? Answer: I don't think a lumped-su ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3001/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3001/ Question: I just saw a commercial for Hey you Pikachu. Featured in it is the N64 microphone! Isn't this supposed to be a sega thing? I guess its supposed to be like the memory card/ rumble pack/ ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3002/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3002/ Question: I'm trying to do some quality recording of my flute playing. What is a good microphone for high qaulity recording? I currently have just a standard mic which seems to work OK (not great ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3003/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3003/ Question: Whether the Cambridge was the first active ribbon microphone or not, I don't presume to know. Answer: Royer Labs Presents the Unthinkable - Phantom Powered, Active Ribbon Microphones ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3004/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3004/ Question: I have read that there are resistors in the Rode NT4 microphone cable with the minijack, and that it's best to take these out. I bought my NT4 used on ebay, and I unscrewed the minijac ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3005/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3005/ Question: A few weeks ago I loaned a Samson S-12 microphone to a local coffee shop for their open mic night... I should have known there was something amiss since they had the p.a., but their u ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3006/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3006/ Question: Someone just gave me a Sennheiser MKH 405 mic with an in-line MP5 preamp that doesn't work. Checked the cable and it's OK (it doesn't use a typical XLR to XLR cable and instead has on ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3007/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3007/ Question: What is a good shotgun mic? Answer: It's not that one mike is 'better' than the other, it's proximity to the sound source. You can get a lav right up close. A shotgun with a good el ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3008/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3008/ Question: Does anyone know if the sony gun/zoom microphone reduces motor noise. Also how obtrusive is it? Answer: All gun / directional microphones work the same way. They have holes down the s ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3009/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3009/ Question: Is there a way to disable the speaker on a speaker/microphone in such a way as to return the audio output back to the radio's internal speaker? I have a handheld that is often used on ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3010/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3010/ Question: I’m really interested in building, with some friends, a spy microphone (wireless of course), that can transmit on radio waves for instance, so that we can receive the emission within a ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3011/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3011/ Question: I have a Performa 6300CD running MacOS 7.6.1. The microphone on the Mac starts to generate lound whirling sound (much like we often heard from a stage microphone) when I try to record ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3012/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3012/ Question: It's dude times. I'm trying to decide my self to choose an stereo mic. I work as sound mixer on documentaries and on many diferent situations as you can imagine. I know that the best o ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3013/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3013/ Question: Can anyone recommend a good studio microphone with the clip on attachment for an alto sax. I can't find a source to research specific models that work well with woodwinds! Answer: Fo ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3014/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3014/ Question: Hi ! I have been looking for information on throat microphones for use in speech recognition . Not much luck so far. Any help in this regard will be greatly appreciated. Answer: An ex ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3015/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3015/ Question: Do you know where I can get a toy mic with a built in amplifier? I need something cheap and that will just amplify my voice a little bit. Getting a toy product seems like a wise idea A ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3016/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3016/ Question: a friend and i have Labtec Axis 712 USB Headsets with boom microphones, we live in different parts of the country, have different types of internet connections, are both running XP ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3017/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3017/ Question: If I have a USB microphone but no sound card, is it still possible to use Windows speech recognition? Answer: However, there is no such thing as a USB microphone. All microphones ar ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3018/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3018/ Question: I am curious about repairs to a vintage mic such as a Neumann KM84. If I were to purchase one and send it to Neumann for repairs ( maybe they replace the capsule), would it come bac ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3019/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3019/ Question: Anyone care to share any thoughts on how to best treat a vocal mic that doubles as an occasional Harmonica mic. Should I just go for the best vocal sound I can get and live with the ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3020/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3020/ Question: I have currently set my mind of getting an X-Box, for sure, and had quite a few questions. After the DC died, I have pretty much ignored everything that has anything to do with the n ... Cooper Fehr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:01:52 EDT