Mic for voice comands

I have tried two different mics on my G5 but both can not be calibrated they are to soft. I cant get any level out of them. I tried the same mics on my G4 laptop same problem. But when i use them on my PC i get good levels. Do macs need special mics? I want to use it for voice comands and skype. Can anyone help? thanks.

If you have a machine that was built in the past three or four years, chances are you do NOT have a microphone input port.
Look at the port you are connecting to. Does it have a little picture of a microphone? Or does it have an icon more like a squished variation of ">O<"?
If the latter, then you are looking at a line-level input port. I can't remember the voltages off-hand, but while line-level audio is typically at 0db on an audio meter, microphones typically operate at about -30db. In other words, the signal coming from your microphone is about one-fifth the strength of what the input port on the computer is expecting.
I've been looking for an inexpensive mic preamp to fix this problem, but so far I haven't come up with anything.
--Dave Althoff, Jr.

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why does it take NO LESS THAN THREE steps to get a new window? EVEN THEN, THERE IS NO MIC FOR VOICE INPUT OR SEARCH! That is the dumbest thing I've ever seen!
The welcome screen sucks, too.

Your Android keyboard should have a mic button on it that you can long press to invoke the microphone for input. If not, you can try switching your keyboard to 'Google voice typing'.

A Mic for voice-over and podcasting

I have been researching large diaphgram condenser mics for podcasting, some vocals and some acoustic guitar . I am looking for a mic that is quiet, warm as opposed to bright for the voice work. My budget is about 150-250.I will be plugging the mic into a Behringer 1204FX mixer.Here are some that I have looked at (on-line) and some with my comments- the comments are based upon reading reviews as I have not heard any of these-I wish I could.
AKG Perception 200 - $200 Warm low end
Audio Technica $99.00
Audio Technica 3035 - $199
Rode NT1A -$229 Great mic but is very stark-
MXL V67i - $149 some issues with quality
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redshift,
Here's just a brief idea of the difference:
For a remote broadcast mike, you want a mike that:
-Picks up the frequency range of the human voice, but not the other frequency ranges;
-Has a very pronounced Proximity effect (meaning it picks up sound much better close, and not well at all far away);
-Is Unidirectional (picks up sound well directly in front of it, not well at all behind or to the side).
On the other hand, a studio mike could be any mike, depending on the application.
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-You would definitely want a mike with a broader frequency response, for example,to pick up the overtones (the upper harmonics) of the guitar, as well as the resonances of the lower notes.
-You also want a mike with greater sensitivity to dynamics, and the ability to accurately reproduce the sound of the voice or instrument.
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I need to do a Voice Over with a customer and wondering about an affordable mic recommendation.
Or is there a better quality way to record a voice track than a mic hooked up to the audio in port?
thanks,
Al

Al,
You can use almost any dynamic mic (via the audio-in port on your Mac) or a USB based mic. Of course better quality mics will yield better results. I use a pair of AudioTechnica Pro4A's that I got off eBay. And you can't go wrong with a Shure SM58 which you can get for $89 at B&H PhotoVideo.
The Blue Mic Snowball USB mic is very popular and often recommended.

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Hello, today I find this Earphones with Remote and Mic on Apple store:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB770
It will work on iPod touch (2nd generation), so does it mean the voice recorder app (bought from App Store) is going to work on the iPod touch (2nd generation) as well?? Or the Mic is just working for the phone function??
Anybody know?
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We were talking about the $29 ones...they seem to be out of stock online (?)..the $79 haven't been released yet....
here's some real cheap ones on amazon....varying reviews....other options listed as well...
http://www.amazon.com/Stereo-Headset-Built-Microphone-Button/dp/B000VVERJI/ref=s r1_1_s9rk?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&s9r=8a10809b1c651770011c93b305dd04c4&itemPosition=1&qid =1224523249&sr=1-1

Using Mic for Voice Recording - and listening...

Alright.. I have a MacBook and a Snowball USB mic. The Snowball works a-ok, the only thing is is that I can't hear myself while I'm recording. I can only hear it on playback. This might seem normal to some but I was hoping to have this set up like I'm accustomed to in an actual studio where you can actually hear your own voice through the headphones or even the speakers. I'm also using Garage Band. Anyone have any ideas on how to enable this? Is it just a simple little setting that I'm not noticing?
Thanks in advance.

If you're using Garageband then you should be able to hear yourself. Make sure the 'monitor' function is set correctly for the corresponding Garageband track by opening the right-hand panel and choosing it from the proper menu. Garageband also has a great 'Help' section in its top menu.

Condenser mic for voice recording - setup advice ??

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Newbie to GB. Want to setup my condenser mic (3.5mm) to record voice tracks. The condenser mic was purchased with a HD Camcorder and works great for video. Currently the mic works through the "line-in" but at very low level. Done a little research and Hangtime recommends the use of a USB interface.
http://www.thehangtime.com/gb/gbfaq2.html#recordlinein
(thanks hangtime).
I'm now looking at the griffin imic as an inexpensive solution. Before I drop my $$ on this guy, is this the best solution. (or will it do the job right??)
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Matt.
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My advice would be the same as CD's. If you have a Line-In, for the same price as an iMic you could get a small mixer like the Behringer UB502 Eurorack Mixer for about $38, add a 1/8" to 1/4" adaptor, and you'll have much better control than with the iMic alone.

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I've tried a variety of things and ended up doing this--buying a good quality sanyo digital voice recorder and good karoake mic--record the vo seperately--import with itunes--then import to fce timeline and cut\paste
dialogue exactly where i want--sounds complicated but it gives me precise control over timing with video and other audio files--importing with mac built in mic was tinny and noisy--mic into mac no better as mac fan motor generated low hum--doing it this way i could completely isolate myself from external noise(quiet room)and have added advantage of a small portable recording system--good luck

Audio input is gone. What plug/adapter do I need to plug in a rode mic for fcpx voice overs? Any help will be much appreciated.

Hi,
First time user.... Bare with me.
My old imac had an audio input and I could simply plug in my rode mic and perform voice overs etc.... Now the new imac has no audio input.
I gather I need an adapter, but am I really stuck buying the iRig Pro at $219? Will this even work for voice overs in FCPX or is there a much cheaper and cheerful option for this problem that apple could have avoided in the first place...
Any advice will be welcomed and appreciated.

Thanks Very much A Brody!
None of the research I did came up with this option. Really appreciate it.

IPhone 5s with hearing aids via Bluetooth. Need to use the phone for voice, what's the best distance that the mic will pick up your voice

I wear hearing aids that are made for Apple, the audio will go into the hearing aids via Bluetooth. I'll need to use my phone for voice only.. I drive for work and have a wok oh one too and both are synced to a bluetooh headset (LG). I'm trying to figure out how to talk on both phones ( use speakerphone on work phone?) without using a bluretooh headset. I don't know the range of the microphone on the IPHON, thinking about hanging it around my neck or put the phone into a stand/holder on the dash and use the speakerphone feature. Looking for ideas to make this simple

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Take your iPhone to the closest Apple Store and they will give you new one for 200€/$ or if you bought your iPhone in less than 12 months you will get it for free.

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*hi. i have an Apple iPod nano 4 GB Green (2nd Generation) and i need a mic for it, i don't know if it support the Mic or not, can anyone give me some light about that please..thanx*
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Hey there,
There are certain compatible mics for the 2nd Generation iPod. When shopping for one, just make sure to look for the compatibility for the 2nd generation iPod. I provided one option below.
http://www.amazon.com/XtremeMac-MicroMemo-Digital-Voice-Recorder/dp/B000K5VD2E
Here is the Features Guide for the 2nd generation iPod, which has a section on using a microphone for voice memos(page 43/60). Hope this helps.
[2nd Generation Nano Features Guide|http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/iPodnano_2nd_Gen_FeaturesGuide.pdf]

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I am wondering which software is best for voice over work? Sountrack or Logic/Logic Express?
Any input would be great. I would add the standard effects/filters to certain voice overs and add sound effects and music.
I have a midi/guitar and garage band is enough for me. I would not want to use Garageband as my software of choice for voice over work. I want markers and other more advanced tools?
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Erik

Thanks for the answer.
I was looking at the Dialogue Tools in Sountrack and they appear to be perfect.
My main questrion is can record into Sountrack with a mic right? I have an m-audio saphire with a m-audio preamp.
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Satellite A200-27R Integrated microphone for Voice over IP

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I think you just answered the USB option question I've been researching. We found the iRig mic is sketchy. sounds good for spoken voice when they work. We've been using them for a mass messaging campaign and they keep breaking (if they worked out of the box to start with). We've yet to find anything better. We need a mic with that street interview look that we can put a mic flag on.

SE Electronics Reflexion Filter for Voice Home Recordings

Hey,
My dealer, who works in a Studio as well is helping me out with my Home Recording Equipment List, as i posted it in another thread.
Since i will be doing the recordings at Home, i was thinking of making myself a Recording Cab for voice recordings. My dealer told me that would be too expensive and he recommended me:
SE Electronics Reflesion Filter http://www.seelectronics.com/rf.html
To all the Sound Engineers out there who work in a Studio and live from that, please don't tell me that it is a peace of crap and that I should go to a studio (or "your" studio) cuz only there I will get a good sound.
I'm trying to find a solution for my Home Recording, so please try to be helpful and give constructive insight of your thoughts about this piece of equipment.
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it is ridiculously cheap to build your own vox booth... about 20 Squaaremeter of chipbord 7$ per SQM - a couple of thin pillars 4$ each a pack of rockwool and a window if u wanna have reflections:-))) The problem with a vocal booth is that it is "relatively" small - if u have a normal male voice u will be able to energize the air at 100 hz... 100 herz is omni directional meaning that that is travels with the shape of a BALL in all directions....100 hz has a wavelength of 3,45 meter at 23 degrees celcius which should cover "normal" room temp... in order for this wave not to build up u would have to make one helllll of a large vox booth or make it air transparant - If I were u I would build 4 dividing Walls (should absorb and let air thru) then u will be able to "Shape" your room the best way.... DOnt fall for the trick and buy so called absorbers for 400$ at your dealer - THEY DONT WORK ....
That thing in the link is a total Joke - maybe it will absorb 1000HZ and above - but it will reflect 500HZ and below - how is a small thing like that gonna stop 100 herz???? 100 herz has a waveslength that is 3,45 meters long - the wave is going to laugh at that so called absorber:-))) I would not buy it.. putting something like that infront of the mic is worse than having nothing - it will reflect.... ALso - what happens to all reflections coming from the back or above - I think this company should call they thang a megaphone rather than an absorber
Then you would be better off by building 4 "Acoustic Walls" which you can moove around separately thus shaping you room like u want it -
Good Luck - if you are interested I could mail u some info on how to build such a dividing wall

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