Record with an external camcorder

I have a handycam plugged via USB cable, and I want to use it to record in iMovie, but it doesnt recognize, in the list of cameras, it only shows isight and not my handycam, is there anyway it recognizes it
it is on recording mode

I believe you may need to connect the camera by firewire to do that.

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Bill K.

To record onto an external drive, simply go to the audio menu and choose "Set Audio Record Path..." From here set your recording path to be somewhere on your external drive.
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You HAVE to use a Mic that is powered! Just plugging a Mic into the Powerbook and switching the input to Line-in doesn't cause it to work.
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Your Mac does not have a microphone input, only a line-level input (in fact, no Mac has included a microphone input in quite a while). So you'll need 1) a self-powered microphone that outputs line level, 2) a USB microphone, or 3) an external audio device that supports microphone inputs, either a mixer that will give you line-level output or a USB audio input device. One possibility for a USB device that works for many people and that is relatively inexpensive (ca $40.00 US) the Griffin iMic. It works with any standard personal computer microphone.
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Recording with an external computer mic in Garageband?

Hi,
I am trying to record an interview for a podcast on location and was trying to use an external computer mic. This isn't a professional mic or anything, just one that goes into your phone jack or line-in. cheap little thing many computers come with. the problem is i can't seem to get the recording to go through the mic. when i use Built-In Line-In nothing records. If i switch to Built-In Microphone, obviously then it works, but is using the internal mic.
Can anyone help me in the appropriate setting to use with an external microphone NOT coming in through an Audiophile or similar set-up (i have used a professional mic as well with an Audiophile, but needed something more portable)
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thanks - i tried bulletsandbones and have to admit i'm not sure it helped me. But maybe i'm missing something. I changed the recording options to Built-In Line-In but still nothing was recorded. the second link just says "depends on your processor" so it's not too much help. Basically is there a way for me to record using a line-in Mic WITHOUT it being a Firewall or USB device?

How to record with en external mic instead of built-in in iSight

Hi,
I just want to record simple videos with the webb cam iSight. I want the audio to sound better and use an external mic during the recording.
After testing I see that iMove uses only the built-in mic, there is no difference if I connect the external mic to the computer with USB or 3,5mm blug mic.
How can change that iMovie would use the external mic instead of built-in?
The audio sounds really bad I want to sound better with the mic. For sure now in iMovie 11 there's an equalizer which makes a difference but I still can't make the sound more "close", it sounds more like eco.
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irinla wrote:
... How can change that iMovie would use the external mic instead of built-in?
Your built-in iSight is only a camera. It has no mic of its own, so you started with your Mac's built-in mic.
iMovie lets you select among connected mics in the "Voiceover" pane as shown here:
When you click on the "Voiceover" choices bar, you will be able to select among all mics available to your system. (The only reason that this picture shows "iSight" as the "Record from:" mic is that I captured the image while using an external iSight, which does have its own built-in mic.)
The audio sounds really bad I want to sound better with the mic. For sure now in iMovie 11 there's an equalizer which makes a difference but I still can't make the sound more "close", it sounds more like eco.
Any audio tips?
(1) Like you, I use the Logitech USB Desktop mic for my voiceovers. It offers sound good enough for me at a price I can afford.
(2) Note that other apps that allow you to select various audio sources each have their own way of doing so. For instance, FaceTime changes mics with a FaceTime > Video menu command as shown here:
You can also record A/V in Snow Leopard's QuickTime Player, which lets you select mics in its "Preferences..." as shown here:
(3) The Help menu of any Mac app that lets you select among various sources may give info on how that particular app lets you select which microphone you use.
EZ Jim
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Recording With An External Microphone.

I have a microphone with a 3.5mm output, can I connect it to my MacBook Pro and record voice tracks? Also, if possible, what softwares are best for the recording process?
I bought my MacBook in August 2010 and the microphone is Azden SMX-10.
Thank you for feedback!
Cheers!

abelincolnzombie wrote:
If it fits into the port, you can hold option and try to select the volume slider in the top of the menu bar to switch the headphone port to input.
That answer is incorrect I am afraid, the MacBook Pro does not have a microphone input, it has a line input which is significantly lower in gain than required for a microphone. That is why your microphone is not providing much level.
You should purchase a USB microphone interface, there are many and they are inexpensive.
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MagSafe power port
Gigabit Ethernet port
FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)
Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps)
Audio line in
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SDXC card slot
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I tried rercording with an external mic via line-in and it did not pick up anything. An amp is definately needed.

Importing to iMovie: How do I use an external usb mic when recording with the built-in FaceTime HD Camera?

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I'm scheduled to work with a friend this week; I'm going to help him make a simple audition DVD. I promised him I had the necessary equipment and such.
I was importing from the webcam using iMovie. If I can't use my external mic to record for the video, there is more involved in the editing process. I was hoping to record the video and audio into one package. I'm using the built-in FaceTime webcam on my macbook pro and a ZoomH1 on usb.
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I just found using QuickTime Player to record a movie works great. I can easily change the audio input. iMovie is silly. lol
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External Camcorder compatible with Mac?

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Video recorded with external iSight has green dot in it.

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That's not very good news at all. If that's the problem I'm sure it has a lot to do with how hot it gets. I've even noticed it gets really warm and it hadn't been turned on in weeks. Just being plugged in made it hot.

How to open up Forms and navigate to record with external hyperlink?

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I was wondering whether it is possible to open up a Forms Application, and navigate to a specific Form and record via an external hyperlink. For example in an e-mail a hyperlink is generated which should redirect the user directly into the application and to the correct Form and record ID.
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I suppose this is theoretically possible. The hard part would be to figure out how to pass the equivalent of a ParamList or a Global Variable to a form from a web page. Then you could test for these ParamList or Global values in the called form and navigate to the desired Form and query a specific record. I've seen some demo's on OTN where they embedded a Form into a Web Page and was able to interact between the web page and the form and vis-versus. Unfortunately, I can't remember where I saw the demo, but it was just recently that I saw it. If you can find this demo, it might give you some ideas how to do what you are trying to do.
Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
Craig...
Edited by: CraigB on Sep 3, 2008 3:07 PM
Figures, as soon as I post my response, I found the article. Here's the link: http://www.oracle.com/technology/pub/articles/wilfred-adf-forms.html (Integrating Forms with Oracle ADF Faces).

Recording with the SB Audigy 2 zs plat PRO external is horribly low volume... setup probl

I have my guitar plugged into line /line 2 and whenever I enable recording, the sound that is recorded is incredibly low. I have to set my speaker and system volume to the max just to hear a little bit of sound(i have the 7. S750 creative speakers). I also experiance this with the mic i'm using. I'm using a cheaper professional Shure microphone and have it hooked up, via a XLR converter form radio shack, to my external SB hub. This mic requires no pre-amp and its turned on but the sound is also very low. I was wondering if this is normal, or if i'm missing some vital peace of information on how to record properly. Oh and also, I have the recording volume maxed in media source and on the external hub and I have also used the M-Audio: mobile pre usb, to record with the same guitar/microphone, and it sounded fine volume wise, what gives? my rate is 320 bits.

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Cant hear song playback while recording with external USB Interface Mic in Garageband

Hi there
There must be something wrong with my settings in Gargaeband/Mac Sound Settings.
I have Garageband 9 (V5.1) running a song I have already recorded using a USB keyboard.
I want to record using my external mic and my USB Audio Interface, so
I select New Track> Real Instrument
I plug in my Yamaha Audiogram 3 USB AUdio Interface and I get a pop up stating
"Garageband is scanning your system for audio devices, and has detected a device named "USB Audio Codec"
If you want to use this device do not disconnect it during the scanning process.
Do you want to use this devise No/Yes."
I select Yes and INPUT SOURCE changes from
Mono 1 (Built-in Microphone)
to
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I can see the signal lights lighting up on the audiogram 3 when I talk into the mic, so theres no problem there.
Also when I hit record I can record audio using the mic, and can see the levels (and the audio wave I am creating being drawn on the screen) but I cannot hear the track itself when I am recording using the mic. Nor can I hear the track or the new mic recorded audio AFTER I have hit stop.
The only way to hear the song again with the newly recorded mic track is to unplug the Audiogram 3 (Then I get another Pop-up stating
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I select USE BUILT-IN AUDIO)
Then the input source changes back to
Mono 1 (Built-in Microphone)
And I can hear the track again.
So my problem as you can see if that I cant hear the track while recording using the microphone with the Audiogram 3.
But I can record video with audio using the audiogram 3 USB Audio Inteface and mic using photobooth when I select change Sound>Input to USB Audio Codec in system preferences
It therefore assume it must be a problem with the internal audio settings of the mac/garageband.
Can anyone advise?
thanks!

I can see the signal lights lighting up on the audiogram 3 when I talk into the mic, so theres no problem there.
Also when I hit record I can record audio using the mic, and can see the levels (and the audio wave I am creating being drawn on the screen) but I cannot hear the track itself when I am recording using the mic. Nor can I hear the track or the new mic recorded audio AFTER I have hit stop.
In order to hear yourself while you are recording, you need to set Monitor to "ON" under the Track Info panel.
Also, what are your sound output settings? It sounds like you haven't selected the right output source.
If your speakers or headphones are plugged into your audio interface, then you need to go into Preferences -> Audio/MIDI and select your audio interface under Output as well as Input. If your speakers or headphones are built-in or plugged directly into your computer, then you need to select Built-In under Output.
I have a sneaky feeling that you are in the latter scenario, and that when you plug in your audio interface Garageband is automatically switching both Input and Output over to your interface, which means no sound output as long as the interface is plugged in.

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