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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 19:01:23 -0400 (EDT) That's what I would hope, but.... no luck. For example, the output jack (the one that goes into your Jukebox, or whatever) is a mono plug. That doesn't help! :-) Steve > > but only if the mic is mono, if the mic is stereo, would it not boost > both channels? > >>From: <stevem_at_gator.net> >>Reply-To: rockbox_at_cool.haxx.se >>To: <rockbox_at_cool.haxx.se> >>CC: <stevem_at_gator.net> >>Subject: RE: Mic Amplifier for line-in >>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 >> >> >> > > _________________________________________________________________ > Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Received on 2003-06-12 Page template was last modified "Tue Sep 7 00:00:02 2021" The Rockbox Crew -- Privacy Policy |