I need a Windows program that will capture audio from my laptop's mic and video from my laptop's built-in camera, then dump the combined results to disk in some convenient video format. [more inside]
posted by killdevil on Jun 10, 2009 - 3 answers

What's the best way to webcast a PowerPoint presentation over iChatAV? [more inside]
posted by fourcheesemac on May 19, 2009 - 3 answers

Do I need to run AV/internet security software with my new mobile broadband card? [more inside]
posted by panini on Dec 9, 2008 - 4 answers

Blank slate "home" theater setup needs audio advice. Details of space and existing gear inside. Help! [more inside]
posted by rokusan on Nov 27, 2008 - 4 answers

What's the best way to remove background noise from a Final Cut project? [more inside]
posted by soma lkzx on Jul 23, 2008 - 4 answers

How do I hook up a homebrew HTPC to an analog TV? [more inside]
posted by Ponsonby Britt on Apr 25, 2008 - 6 answers

HELP - all you AV buffs. I have a huge AV project to undertake. It involves finding a way to either broadcast, stream, or sync movies located in one location (i.e., a media server) to 10 different theater rooms across the state of Utah. I have an unlimited budget. More info inside... [more inside]
posted by Detuned Radio on Jan 31, 2008 - 14 answers

We have an LG LCD tv with some not-very-good speakers, and they are starting to sound "blown". Is there some kind of amp-speaker set designed for people who just want decent audio, rather than surround sound? [more inside]
posted by everichon on Jan 15, 2008 - 12 answers

How do I edit audio in a MPEG1 without going through a video re-encode? [more inside]
posted by Gyan on Nov 13, 2007 - 7 answers

AudioNoviceFilter: I need an audio setup for a dorm that sounds the best it can for the least amount of money. [more inside]
posted by The Esteemed Doctor Bunsen Honeydew on Jul 25, 2007 - 19 answers

Wireless speakers for a Philips HTS3555 surround sound system? [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon on Jun 26, 2007 - 2 answers

Just how international are A/V Standards, anyway...? [more inside]
posted by Nice Guy Mike on May 13, 2007 - 5 answers

Video camera rental advice: I'm looking to make an exceedingly simple, short video (an art project, if you will) and I'm looking to rent a fairly high quality camera to do it with. The condition is that I need a camera that can function reasonably (I'm not expecting miracles, here, but I don't want horribly washed-out, grainy business) in a very low-light situation. I'm applying for a small grant to do this, and I can't afford more than maybe $200 for a day's rental, $250 tops. [more inside]
posted by wreckingball on Feb 15, 2007 - 16 answers

Looking for recommendations and advice about AV receivers. Specific model recommendations, or good research pointers both appreciated. [more inside]
posted by Drastic on Jan 22, 2007 - 11 answers

Can one use RCA cables (red/white/yellow) in component jacks (red/blue/green)? I understand that the jacks carry much different data/signal/whatever, but I was told that there is no need to buy (very) pricey component cables...you can actually just hook up good quality red/white/yellow RCA cables to the component jacks for the same purpose. [more inside]
posted by tpl1212 on Sep 14, 2006 - 17 answers

Looking for a good place to hold a film club in the San Diego area. [more inside]
posted by zabuni on Aug 29, 2006 - 2 answers

I own a Pioneer Elite VSX-21 A-V receiver whose volume control is kaput... [more inside]
posted by docpops on Jan 7, 2006 - 7 answers

Home Theater Component search - I'm trying to find components with features that I want, which apparently bear little or no relation to what the major resellers and search engines provide. [more inside]
posted by plinth on Sep 4, 2005 - 12 answers

I've just had my TV repaired, and I think the company that fixed it is messing me around.. [more inside]
posted by ascullion on Aug 6, 2005 - 4 answers

Hardware/Media Dreams: I'm an A/V and computer enthusiast, and one of my dreams (sad, I know) is to have a computer-based server connected to my television that contains all of my (legally store bought) DVDs, so I can basically have a local version of video-on-demand. [mi] [more inside]
posted by robbie01 on Nov 10, 2004 - 20 answers

Advice needed from audiophiles! What's the best way to connect my Mac to my stereo system? Also, amplifier recommendations advice, more inside... [more inside]
posted by derbs on Feb 10, 2004 - 4 answers