I'm looking for suggestions for a cheap mic I can plug into my MacBook to record spoken word into GarageBand or Audacity. [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2008 - 8 answers

What is the cheapest USB mic I could find for a mac? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2008 - 6 answers

Help me protect myself from a radically inept boss. Please! Very long, very sorry. [more inside]
posted on Jun 16, 2008 - 24 answers

Recommendation for a wireless lapel microphone that works with a camcorder? [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 4 answers

Help me conceive / design / implement a videoconferencing solution for a medium-sized business with three offices. Our requirements are numerous and may need to be reined in based on budgetary constraints... [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 6 answers

How do I best use Apple Soundtrack Pro to record multitake voiceover for a video project? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2008 - 1 answers

Suggest a good gaming headset? [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 10 answers

Need recommendations for a microphone that has a pickup space suitable for a smallish room. [more inside]
posted on Mar 29, 2008 - 4 answers

Trying to choose a microphone / preamp / amp for a vocalist to use when practicing with a band. [more inside]
posted on Mar 29, 2008 - 8 answers

can I go directly from my earphone plug on my digital voice recorder to the microphone port on my Mac laptop? [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2008 - 4 answers

AudioEngineerFilter: I'm now in charge of a medium-sized (50 people) auditorium and the sound output system is okay, but the wireless mic system is limited to two mics (a handheld and a lavalier), and it needs upgraded...and quick! [more inside]
posted on Feb 8, 2008 - 5 answers

How can I hear instantaneously what I'm recording with my microphone. [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2008 - 11 answers

I record voice tracks with Ableton Live. No problem. But now, I want my singing to create MIDI tracks of the notes, on-the-fly (more of less). Is this currently being done? What must I do? RPM 2008 awaits.
posted on Jan 31, 2008 - 11 answers

Tascam USB 122 + onboard factory-installed Martin acoustic pickup = lost signal. Wha? [more inside]
posted on Jan 12, 2008 - 6 answers

Mac OS X 10.5 dumps the microphone feed of my headset into my ears; can I shut it off? [more inside]
posted on Dec 6, 2007 - 8 answers

I'm about to make a bunch of XLR cables. I have everything but the cable and I'm hoping for some brand advice. [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2007 - 10 answers

Help an audio noob find the right piece for an unterminated microphone. [more inside]
posted on Sep 13, 2007 - 6 answers

indiefilmfilter: recommend a good place to rent film equipment next week in toronto? [more inside]
posted on Aug 31, 2007 - 1 answers

I'm an absolute electronics ditz. I'm hosting a gathering in a park and someone is going to give a speech, I need a portable thingy with a microphone that he can give a speech on. [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2007 - 6 answers

Looking for a microphone and software for a friend to use in getting started with podcasting. [more inside]
posted on Jul 30, 2007 - 1 answers

Which microphone should I buy to do fieldwork in the jungle? [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2007 - 5 answers

Do I need a new audio interface? What should I get? [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2007 - 9 answers

Live monitoring a USB mic in Adobe Audition 1.5: can it be done, or not? [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2007 - 3 answers

I need help choosing an external microphone for a camcorder. [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2007 - 3 answers

Help me find a good microphone for recording LOUD band practices. [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2007 - 15 answers

Best setup for audio recording meetings with 20 people in them? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2007 - 6 answers

I have a great sounding USB MXL.006 Microphone, but I can't figure out how to make it playback through my sound card without latency. [more inside]
posted on Feb 26, 2007 - 11 answers

Lo-fi group recording: how can I record a 6-8 person sing-along choir cleanly if I don't already own a bunch of headphones and splitters? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2007 - 18 answers

I'm in need of expert video equipment and editing software recommendations. I need to purchase a videocam primarily for recording tutorials. 50% of the shooting will be in an office setup focused mainly on the speaker sitting at a desk, 50% will be in a shop filming welding type machinery. [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2007 - 8 answers

My microphone is outputting directly to my speakers. I'd like this to stop. [more inside]
posted on Dec 2, 2006 - 11 answers

I have an i-pod, but want a digital recorder so am thinking of an i-river. from what i know, there are many different levels of mic quality in them. does anyone know the detail? i am staying in japan so the models are a little different, and the info isnt easy to come by. remember, i only really want it for recording. thanks...
posted on Nov 20, 2006 - 9 answers

Recommendations for wireless inexpensive microphone combos for small church. [more inside]
posted on Oct 14, 2006 - 5 answers

How to mix two microphone inputs for recording on a PC? [more inside]
posted on Sep 21, 2006 - 5 answers

Help me find a clip-on microphone for my officiant to wear at my wedding. [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2006 - 5 answers

Someone mentioned offhand, several months ago, that he knew of a deal to pick up a package of 2 Shure SM-57s for $50 or something like that, some amazing deal, from a catalog. I've searched high and low and I've still never seen anything like that, about the best I can find is $85 per mic. Am I misremembering? Does anyone know of a deal like this?
posted on Sep 4, 2006 - 7 answers

Oh, how I wish I could record in stereo, but as things stand, it's looking like it's going to have to be a mono-podcast. Help me get into both channels. [more inside]
posted on Aug 4, 2006 - 13 answers

I need to record a significant amount of voice using my PC at home. I've picked up a couple of consumer-level, $20-$40 computer microphones (tried two different cheapie Logitech models) but haven't been overly impressed. Recommend something better? Assume I know virtually nothing about microphones or associated mic lingo, and that this mic would be used exclusively for single-person voice recording (no interview situations, and no musical instruments, etc.) [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2006 - 20 answers

What's a good microphone for recording audio of outdoor TV interviews? [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2006 - 4 answers

A question about vocals on a David Bowie record. [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2006 - 6 answers

I'm trying to determine the best bare bones microphone system for recording a basic voice-over demo cd for the smallest financial outlay possible. Is there a tremendous advantage to USB mics over 1/8" mics? Can I get decent quality without having to buy a preamp, or is phantom power the only way to go? Can a USB headset give me CD quality audio, more or less? [more inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2006 - 7 answers

Help! I need a regular desk phone that has a GOOD headset for my business. I'm tired of dealing with inferior, poorly-made headsets. [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2006 - 8 answers

In the movie The Conversation, Gene Hackman has a sonic surveillance device (a directional microphone?) which, when pointed at distant people, enabled him to tune in to their conversation. This made me think how interesting it could be to own such a device and use it to tune in to conversations other people are having in their car as you pass them on the freeway. Is this possible?
posted on Feb 27, 2006 - 20 answers

I have terrible microphone interference probably because my computer runs very noisily. If you approach the back of the tower where the sound card is plugged in, you'll hear lots of humming. [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2006 - 6 answers

PC Audio: How can I boost the audio coming in through my laptop's line-in? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2006 - 17 answers

Spyfilter: Suppose I wanted to rig up a room with a few microphones in order to covertly record conversations, etc, and I want to spend less then $100. I understand the general concepts, but what stuff would I need to buy? I realize there are legal issues, but let's assume that won't be a problem in this situation, since the person will have signed a (lawyer-aproved) release at some point. [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2006 - 19 answers

I dropped my MXL 990 condenser mic. The grill is slightly dented and the capsule inside has come loose. Can I repair it myself? Can I get it repaired in London? [more inside]
posted on Jan 29, 2006 - 4 answers

Having trouble using 5.1 computer speakers and a microphone at the same time. [more inside]
posted on Jan 12, 2006 - 1 answers

Why does my Blue Snowball mock me? I've been attempting to get my new USB Microphone working on my Windows XP SP2 box with little luck... help! [more inside]
posted on Dec 29, 2005 - 3 answers

Can anyone recommend a high quality, reasonably priced, project studio microphone specifically for vocals? Are preamplification and compression as important as the microphone? [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2005 - 16 answers

I need to buy a recorder and microphone(s) to record an oral history. [more inside]
posted on Dec 12, 2005 - 4 answers