voice recording on lap top

paddles

Hi,
How does this work? have added microphone to laptop, try to record but then unable to hear any recording even though the volume seems ok.
what else do i need to do? Tell me I don;t need software!

stuff.hunter

well, the mic may be mutted in the mixer, check sound settings ... did you plug it into right socket, mean microphone socket

lil_lisa

What software are you using to do this? And what kind of microphone is it?

chin_grin

If it's a headset (kinda like for skype) then you'll have an audio in and out. If it's just a mic then it'll be plugged in to the audio in (I know I didn't have to mention that but it is something I'd do!).

So when you've got it plugged in I'd recommend downloading Audacity (don't bother with the Microsoft voice recorder thingy. It's crap!).

When you open Audacity up the interface can seem a little daunting. Just go to file - new and ensure in the drop down that your mic is selected. Hit record and test a few times. There are sliders for input volume and output volume if you want to tinker with those.

If you want to read further about it,

here: http://www.guidesandtutorials.com/audacity-tutorial.html

and here: http://www.ehow.com/how_4422633_record-using-audacity.html

are good places to start.

JonathanAnon

Audacity for the win.. Great little program and it's free.. Make sure that you are plugging in to the pink 3.5mm port if the ports are colour coded... Also you might try the mic in another PC to make sure that it is working.

iceman7

JonathanAnon wrote: »

Audacity for the win.. Great little program and it's free.. Make sure that you are plugging in to the pink 3.5mm port if the ports are colour coded... Also you might try the mic in another PC to make sure that it is working.

how o how do i attatch links to to my texts,please help some one

stuff.hunter

ohhh, c'mon, ppl ...to record sound from microphone is NO NEED TO INSTALL ANY EXTRA SOFTWARE... all Windows since Windows 98 has builit in own voice recorder :
START> ACCESORIES > SOUND RECORDER ....simply

@iceman7: to add link into your post allyou need is copy whole internet address from internet browser (started with http:// ) and paste

chin_grin

stuff.hunter wrote: »

ohhh, c'mon, ppl ...to record sound from microphone is NO NEED TO INSTALL ANY EXTRA SOFTWARE... Windows since Windows 98 has builit in own voice recorder :
START> ACCESORIES > SOUND RECORDER ....simply

Yes, I did mention that before. I also stated that it's VERY basic and terrible quality. :pac:

stuff.hunter

well, didn't see ... anyway own Windows recorder is good enough to record voice from built-in or external microphone