I need a recommendation for an iPhone earbud/mic/controller combo that doesn't suck. [more inside]
posted by loudguitars on Nov 21, 2009 - 13 answers

I have a bunch of old Microsoft Image Composer (.mic) files. Nothing in my current toolkit can handle the format. How can I view them and/or convert them to something useful? [more inside]
posted by Lazlo on Nov 15, 2009 - 7 answers

What's the best hardware and app to use to record live (loud) music on my iphone 3GS? [more inside]
posted by skechada on Jul 9, 2009 - 7 answers

What mic do they use for the TED talks? [more inside]
posted by jlstitt on Apr 15, 2009 - 4 answers

Built-in MacBook microphone records an annoying buzzy/overloaded tone on loud vocals- is there a cheap fix? [more inside]
posted by pseudostrabismus on Apr 2, 2009 - 7 answers

Podcasting questions [more inside]
posted by mpls2 on Sep 29, 2008 - 8 answers

Podcast pointers and primers, please. [more inside]
posted by NikitaNikita on Sep 29, 2008 - 3 answers

What is the best method of "mic"ing a single-cone National steel guitar for live work? [more inside]
posted by chuckdarwin on Aug 22, 2008 - 6 answers

We're taking a road trip from Boston to Michigan this weekend, and would like to record some video along the way, just for fun. Problem is, we've got a cheap digicam with a lousy built-in mic. How can we record audio (two people talking, mostly) on the übercheap? [more inside]
posted by SamuelF on Aug 20, 2008 - 2 answers

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

Looking for a portable digital recorder that is as small as possible but has a powered 1/8" stereo mic in (for a binaural mic), records uncompressed PCM at at least 16-bit 44KHz, has removable storage, and does not need special software to transfer and deal with files on a computer (e.g. it should record direct to aiff or wav on the card.)
posted by neustile on Feb 20, 2008 - 18 answers

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

Looking for a good wireless mic solution for a portable video camera. [more inside]
posted by Mr_Crazyhorse on Dec 10, 2007 - 7 answers

I'm wanting to send sound to and from a remote room in a house to a Macintosh sound in and out ports. I'm thinking wireless mic and wireless speakers. This is inside a standard ranch style house that spreads horizontally and would cross several walls. [more inside]
posted by D-ten on Dec 2, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm making a movie! The best camera that appears to be in my price range is the Sony PD-150. What are your thoughts on this particular model? Are there better cameras out there in the same price range? I also have concerns about sound equipment. (I'm afraid renting a camera will not be possible.) [more inside]
posted by Vic Morrow's Personal Vietnam on Sep 3, 2007 - 9 answers

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

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

audiofilter: How do you get one sound sample (http://www.sendspace.com/file/x8yljn) to sound like another (http://www.sendspace.com/file/fh6v9l) without rerecording? [more inside]
posted by defmute on Apr 25, 2007 - 6 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 by cortex on Feb 7, 2007 - 18 answers

Screws and bolts: How can I cheaply convert a Universal 1/4-20 screw (standard camera tripod mount) to either a 5/8"-27 (standard mic stand thread) OR a 3/8"-16 (boom mic standard thread.. i think) [more inside]
posted by jlowen on Jan 21, 2007 - 5 answers

Audio/Video help needed - suggest small mic to help me fight Canon Elura 100 (evil) motor hum! (Help me love my Christmas gift!) [more inside]
posted by batgrlHG on Jan 11, 2007 - 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 by featherboa on Aug 4, 2006 - 13 answers

Is it possible to route audio from a Mac's built-in mic (or other audio source) over a network to another machine in mostly-realtime? If so, how? [more inside]
posted by namespan on Apr 1, 2006 - 4 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 by Paris Hilton 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 by ludwig_van on Jan 29, 2006 - 4 answers

Does anyone make an expandable, portable stereo digital music recorder? Several hard-disk MP3 players now support voice recording in mono. Korg has a cool little four-track recorder that unfortunately uses SmartMedia (128MB limit). This would be for a musician who likes to record every gig, but can't afford to hire a professional to mic every instrument. At the moment, he uses a consumer-grade minidisc recorder and a high quality stereo mic.
posted by b1tr0t on Nov 16, 2004 - 10 answers

For a radio piece I have to record, I'd like to get a digital recording device that I can hook up to a nice microphone -- something with Flash memory or a hard drive, rather than DAT or minidisc. Can someone recommend one? Some guy at Radio Shack suggested the iPod itself, but it doesn't seem to have a mic jack.
posted by inksyndicate on Mar 31, 2004 - 15 answers

The ideal recording device. I am looking for a compact audio recording device that has input/outputs for an external mic if necessary, and storage media that is digital. It will be used to make sound recordings of people and other sounds in public areas. The recorded sound should also be easily converted to mp3 or wav format.
posted by turbanhead on Feb 10, 2004 - 8 answers