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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: RE: Mic Amplifier for line-inRE: Mic Amplifier for line-in
From: <stevem_at_gator.net>
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 14:25:08 -0400 (EDT) Don't buy the mic booster from AVID that I have previously described. Mic output is mono!!!! It boosts one channel wonderfully, but you don't get both. Steve > That's a good idea. I'd like to avoid the doctoring as much as possible, > but that option is always there - especially when a mic booster may not > be! > > Steve > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rockbox_at_cool.haxx.se [mailto:owner-rockbox_at_cool.haxx.se]On > Behalf Of Frank Incensed > Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 5:53 PM > To: rockbox_at_cool.haxx.se > Subject: Re: Mic Amplifier for line-in > > > Something else Ive found is to "doctor up" the file Ive recorded using a > line in mic. I have a powered mic from Radio Shack, and it makes a very > low db recording. SO what IVe been doing is dragging the file back onto > my hard drive, then loading it into my editing tool (Acid) and then > enhancing the weak signal, and also making it a stero recording, since > the mic is mono. It works pretty well > > >>From: "ajf" <ajf_at_midmaine.com> >>Reply-To: rockbox_at_cool.haxx.se >>To: rockbox_at_cool.haxx.se >>Subject: Re: Mic Amplifier for line-in >>Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2003 22:09:52 -0400 >> >>It might be worth a try, BUT most electret mics I've seen work best at >> around 10v, and the mic/amp boxes are powered by a 9v battery. >> >>The price is very tempting. I've seen battery boxes (no amp, only bias >> voltage) for around $60, and units with both starting over $100. That >> said, I'm not sure that 10dB gain is enough. Still, for forty bucks, >> how bad could it be? >> >> >>Chris Holt writes: >> >>>On Mon, 9 Jun 2003 18:23:49 -0400, Steve McGlinn wrote: >>>>A while back there was a discussion concerning the line-in on the >>>> Archos Jukebox and the weaker recording signal that resulted from >>>> attaching a microphone to it, rather than using the built-in mic. I >>>> found this site that may offer a solution. See below. They have >>>> manufactured their 'mic booster' with computer sound card line-ins in >>>> mind, but I don't see why it wouldn't work with the Archos Jukebox. >>>> >>>>http://www.audioheadsets.com/mc1.html >>>> >>>> >>>>Anyone care to comment? >>> >>>I'd say it looks like a good, inexpensive solution. Pair it up with >>> some quality electret mics (which aren't really suer expensive.) and >>> you might have a winner. >>> >>> >>>>Thanks, >>>> >>>>Steve >>> >>>Chris >>> >>> >>> >> > > _________________________________________________________________ > Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Received on 2003-06-11 Page template was last modified "Tue Sep 7 00:00:02 2021" The Rockbox Crew -- Privacy Policy |