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Jun 10, 2008, Using a microphone/computer/AV receiver together

Hello, My name is Paul. I am currently trying to set up a system for my sister's wedding that allows me to plug a sony dynamic microphone into my

Jun 3, 2008, plugging karaoke microphone into laptop

Can i plug my karoake microphone into my

May 20, 2008, Recording commentary indoors

Hi, I need to record a video for web using a DV Camcorder. The camcorder has a single input for the microphone. All recording takes place indoors in

May 20, 2008, side-address mics

ow do I know for sure which side is the correct side to sing into when using a side-address

May 13, 2008, difference between microphone and karaoke microphone

just hoping you can tell me the difference between the 2. i just want to use ont to plug into a cd player for the kids to sing from?? without it

May 9, 2008, akg microphone symbols

I have been doing some amateur recordings using the akg condenser mic but have no idea what the 5 different settings are for? I'm guessing they are

Apr 29, 2008, I have no idea how to set a microphone up

I know you need a mic preamp speakers and cabels I just dont know how to put the %%%% together

Apr 29, 2008, Microphone foam

I have a Yaesu MD-1 that the foam just disintegrated and I have no idea what foam or adhesive to use to repair it or where to get the foam and

Apr 25, 2008, Voice Chatting - microphone

What'z one of the best microphones for voice chatting & a reasonable

Apr 20, 2008, Home live recording

Hi I have a roland/boss BR600 digital 8 track. I am looking to set up home recording. At the moment I have a Shure ?50? microphone. I do not want

Apr 20, 2008, Announcer Microphone

Okay, I bought a nice set of speakers to go with my computer, but the only problem is that my microphone can't project sound through the computer

Apr 20, 2008, Alternative condenser capsule for Samson Airline system

Does anyone know if it is possible to modify a samson airline 77 saxophone mic (AH1) by replacing the condenser capsule with a better quality one??

Apr 18, 2008, details of crystal microphone

construction of crystal microphone with

Apr 17, 2008, Microphone Categories

What 3 basic directional categories do most microphones fall under? Which category includes Cardioid microphones or is it a fourth

Apr 11, 2008, National Panasonic WM-661 Condenser Microphone

Is it directional enough to be appropriate for

Apr 11, 2008, Microphone for Narration

I am a realtor and I narrate my own videos of my listings. What is the best type of mic that will record voice well yet not break the

Apr 9, 2008, What type of microphones

I want to record 25 people at a meeting with a small digital recorder. What type of microphones would I

Apr 8, 2008, Can I plug my microphone in my computer?

I recently bought a microphone for me to sing with my band, which is meant to be plugged to an amplifier. The mic has a 1/4 connector, bigger than the

Mar 31, 2008, camcorder mike

I have a Canon ZR 800 for classroom use (Low Budget!) and have not been able find an external microphone. I replaced the previous camcorder because

Mar 28, 2008, Best Budget Microphones

I will be needing some microphones soon for a project I will be doing involving both home recording and field recording. I assume the condenser is

Mar 28, 2008, Drum Set Mic

I want to record a drum set using only two microphones a couple feet in front of the set. I'm looking for realistic sound and punch. I don't want to

Mar 21, 2008, shure mic model cx80G

The element is stamped 99A197 what is it? crystal? also stamped on it is 436

Mar 21, 2008, Private Microphone

I am looking for a mic that will allow me to record in public places like on a plane or subway...kind of like a court reporter mic that covers your

Mar 21, 2008, Roadking 56

I have a road king 56 mic that functioned fine on my cobra 29 radio. I got a Galaxy DX 959(it was tuned, peaked etc) by the dealer. Great receive

Mar 11, 2008, The Best Mic for Camcorder Set Up

I am purchasing a Canon HV20 camcorder and want to buy a wireless lavalier mic setup to use as an external mic. I was looking in the price range of