I'm having lots of audio troubles....help! - CSRNation2024-03-29T06:55:14Zhttp://csrnation.ning.com/forum/topics/1736041:Topic:70165?feed=yes&xn_auth=nosoundprofesssionals.com -- th…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2008-10-30:1736041:Comment:4012572008-10-30T02:13:51.423ZMelissa Macrelli-Powellhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/MelissaMacrelliPowell
soundprofesssionals.com -- they have the best mics and work awesome with my Dell.
soundprofesssionals.com -- they have the best mics and work awesome with my Dell. Sheila, maybe I was confused.…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2008-08-26:1736041:Comment:2713952008-08-26T18:20:29.497ZLYNDI HATCHhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/LYNDIHATCH
Sheila, maybe I was confused. Do you have the Martel USB microphone that runs around $150 or the small USB attachment. I had the small USB and it was not at all effective. I have the more expensive version and it picks up conversation in the back of my very large courtroom. The Microphone Mouse is not quite as good, but far better than the USB I think you're talking about. I purchase mine from Sound Professionals and they have a really great support staff there.
Sheila, maybe I was confused. Do you have the Martel USB microphone that runs around $150 or the small USB attachment. I had the small USB and it was not at all effective. I have the more expensive version and it picks up conversation in the back of my very large courtroom. The Microphone Mouse is not quite as good, but far better than the USB I think you're talking about. I purchase mine from Sound Professionals and they have a really great support staff there. Sheila,
Maybe I'm just reall…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2008-08-26:1736041:Comment:2708872008-08-26T16:39:49.074ZKathyhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/KathyDuda
Sheila,<br />
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Maybe I'm just really picky about sound quality, being used to the loud, clear, crisp sound I always got from my Sony cassette recorder and Sony Flat Mics. I, too, received my USB mic from Sound Professionals yesterday, the $79 one as opposed to the $59, as well as an additional mic I could run down the table as I'm so accustomed to doing.<br />
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Well, long story short, the quality wasn't any better than what I was able to get with 1 Sony Flat Mic plugged straight into my laptop, and then I…
Sheila,<br />
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Maybe I'm just really picky about sound quality, being used to the loud, clear, crisp sound I always got from my Sony cassette recorder and Sony Flat Mics. I, too, received my USB mic from Sound Professionals yesterday, the $79 one as opposed to the $59, as well as an additional mic I could run down the table as I'm so accustomed to doing.<br />
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Well, long story short, the quality wasn't any better than what I was able to get with 1 Sony Flat Mic plugged straight into my laptop, and then I found there to be a lot of background noise in comparison to the two. I was also disappointed that the microphone attaches directly into my laptop which would allow it to pick up fan noise, etc., not to mention that it would be down below the actual table on my laptop stand, closer to where I'm pounding away on my steno machine. (I'm sure I could have tried an adapter, but since the quality already wasn't there, I didn't bother looking into that.) I did like the no battery feature, though.<br />
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After more experimenting, again, I found using my small Sony ICD-SX57 digital tape recorder as a microphone -- yes, as a microphone using an extension wire, for lack of the correct term -- produced sound quality and sound volume <b>far superior</b> to any micorphone I've used to date. I can even plug my Sony Flat Mic into the Sony recorder if I want to have a microphone another 2 ft. down the table.<br />
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Might want to give that a try. I then have my audio synced w/ my steno in Stenocat, but I also have my audio backed up on the tape recorder. Now, if the tape recorder fails... well, let's not even go there. I need to get into the habit of paying more attention to my laptop screen anyway. I haven't tried this on a job yet, but I will first thing tomorrow morning. I'm still going to carry a microphone w/ me just in case.<br />
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I highly recommend anyone who's not getting the audio quality they prefer give this a try. If what I said was confusing or simply not clear, let me know, and I'll be happy to try explaining again.<br />
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Kathy Sheila, I had to change my au…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2008-08-25:1736041:Comment:2659582008-08-25T23:26:10.723ZLYNDI HATCHhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/LYNDIHATCH
Sheila, I had to change my audio settings to select the USB mic to record, as opposed to Conexant or whatever you computer calls the built in microphone. There should be a couple of icons in the window under the sound settings for recording. Make sure you disable the built in micropohone. Then double clikc on the USB mic and check the sound level. For the playback, you have to switch it from USB back to Conexant. Again, double click on it, make sure it's enabled, and then check the playback…
Sheila, I had to change my audio settings to select the USB mic to record, as opposed to Conexant or whatever you computer calls the built in microphone. There should be a couple of icons in the window under the sound settings for recording. Make sure you disable the built in micropohone. Then double clikc on the USB mic and check the sound level. For the playback, you have to switch it from USB back to Conexant. Again, double click on it, make sure it's enabled, and then check the playback level.<br />
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Hope this helps Hi Ann,
So I just got the US…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2008-08-25:1736041:Comment:2656912008-08-25T23:10:02.858ZSheila Phamhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/SheilaArceno
Hi Ann,<br />
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So I just got the USB mic today and tried it out at home recording from the TV. For some reason, the audio sounds very far away. I'm not sure is it because of the recording from TV as opposed to people speaking in conference room. But it doesn't sound up close like the Martel mic. One positive thing is it completely eliminates any background, crackling noise. Can you tell me if you tweak anything else to the recording sound to your computer or anything at all. When playing back, I…
Hi Ann,<br />
<br />
So I just got the USB mic today and tried it out at home recording from the TV. For some reason, the audio sounds very far away. I'm not sure is it because of the recording from TV as opposed to people speaking in conference room. But it doesn't sound up close like the Martel mic. One positive thing is it completely eliminates any background, crackling noise. Can you tell me if you tweak anything else to the recording sound to your computer or anything at all. When playing back, I can't hear anything without unplugging the mic first. I've even tried plugging the headphone directly to the mic to listen to playback, but nothing. Thanks for everything, Lyndi.…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2008-08-18:1736041:Comment:2313672008-08-18T20:41:21.083ZKathyhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/KathyDuda
Thanks for everything, Lyndi. I'm writing this as I'm on hold w/ HughesNet (I live in the sticks), and like I said, this year has been a techno nightmare year. Hearing from other court reporters is invaluable, and I really appreciate you taking the time to share so much info with me. Hopefully I can reciprocate one day.<br />
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Thanks again.<br />
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Kathy
Thanks for everything, Lyndi. I'm writing this as I'm on hold w/ HughesNet (I live in the sticks), and like I said, this year has been a techno nightmare year. Hearing from other court reporters is invaluable, and I really appreciate you taking the time to share so much info with me. Hopefully I can reciprocate one day.<br />
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Thanks again.<br />
<br />
Kathy Bummer on the Andrea adaptor.…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2008-08-18:1736041:Comment:2307092008-08-18T18:34:45.802ZLYNDI HATCHhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/LYNDIHATCH
Bummer on the Andrea adaptor. I have th Andrea USB omnidirectional microphone and it is fabulous. Quality has been so good. I only ended up with the mouse because I misplaced the Andrea on vacation. If for some reason the mouse doesn't work, try the Andrea. The people at Sound Professionals will do whatever they can to get yu up and running. Their support service is really good.
Bummer on the Andrea adaptor. I have th Andrea USB omnidirectional microphone and it is fabulous. Quality has been so good. I only ended up with the mouse because I misplaced the Andrea on vacation. If for some reason the mouse doesn't work, try the Andrea. The people at Sound Professionals will do whatever they can to get yu up and running. Their support service is really good. Been lucky enough to not have…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2008-08-18:1736041:Comment:2306472008-08-18T18:21:01.939ZKathyhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/KathyDuda
Been lucky enough to not have to make the Vista leap yet. Still on XP. I use Stenocat 32. I didn't realize this was a real mouse. That's why I didn't find it. I don't have the Andrea mic but do have the Andrea USB mic adaptor w/ the headset input after hearing about it at a CE seminar and realized afterwards that's for mask reporters. I've bought more stuff in the last year than I care to admit, most of which I have no use for or no longer a use for.<br />
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Thanks for the Vista heads up. After the…
Been lucky enough to not have to make the Vista leap yet. Still on XP. I use Stenocat 32. I didn't realize this was a real mouse. That's why I didn't find it. I don't have the Andrea mic but do have the Andrea USB mic adaptor w/ the headset input after hearing about it at a CE seminar and realized afterwards that's for mask reporters. I've bought more stuff in the last year than I care to admit, most of which I have no use for or no longer a use for.<br />
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Thanks for the Vista heads up. After the techno disasterous year I've had, I'm not sure I could handle the Vista tweaks at the moment.<br />
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Kathy Kathy, I've found that using…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2008-08-18:1736041:Comment:2304742008-08-18T18:06:12.418ZLYNDI HATCHhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/LYNDIHATCH
Kathy, I've found that using the front jack to record in vista is it's own special issue. The USB has been great so far, both the Andrea and the IOGEAR. What software are you using?
Kathy, I've found that using the front jack to record in vista is it's own special issue. The USB has been great so far, both the Andrea and the IOGEAR. What software are you using? Are you on Vista? There are s…tag:csrnation.ning.com,2008-08-18:1736041:Comment:2304562008-08-18T18:04:56.843ZLYNDI HATCHhttp://csrnation.ning.com/profile/LYNDIHATCH
Are you on Vista? There are some tricks to it. I found that with the Adrea mic, I could only play back the audio if it was plugged in. No idea why, but that was the issue. With the IOGEAR mouse, I haven't had that problem, but there are a few settings you have to tweak.
Are you on Vista? There are some tricks to it. I found that with the Adrea mic, I could only play back the audio if it was plugged in. No idea why, but that was the issue. With the IOGEAR mouse, I haven't had that problem, but there are a few settings you have to tweak.