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Studio Recording Mic

I just got a Dell Studio 17 computer. How do I use the web cam mic for recording things for class?

Q: I can not figure out how to use the mic. I have classes online and I need a mic for one. My computer has a web cam and a mic and I also have my own mic but how do I get either of them to work so I can record things to send to my instructor?

A: In order to record your voice using your mic, you can try to use the inbuilt sound recorder. Click on start->all programs->accessories->entertainment->sound recorder.

Home Recording Studio Advice: Buying your first microphone (a pro’s perspective)


GLS Audio 25ft Mic Cable Cords – XLR Male to XLR Female Colored Cables – 25′ Balanced Mike Cord – 6 PACK $59.95

GLS Audio 25ft Mic Cable Cords - XLR Male to XLR Female Colored Cables - 25' Balanced Mike Cord - 6 PACK

6 PACK of Professional Series Noise Free Mic Cables. They have a thick, high quality, flexible rubber jacket. They are heavy duty Noise Free “True Balanced LO-Z” and have 3 pin XLR connectors on each end. These cables have dual insulated copper conductors plus they are shielded. They are hand wired & hand soldered and have high quality metal ends. They have a double strain relief on each end (inte…

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GLS Audio 6ft Patch Cable Cords – XLR Male To XLR Female Black Cables – 6′ Balanced Snake Cord – 6 PACK $29.99

GLS Audio 6ft Patch Cable Cords - XLR Male To XLR Female Black Cables - 6' Balanced Snake Cord - 6 PACK

Professional Series Noise Free Patch Cables. They have a thick, high quality, flexible rubber jacket. They are heavy duty Noise Free “True Balanced LO-Z” and have 3 pin XLR connectors on each end. These cables have dual insulated copper conductors plus they are shielded. They are hand wired & hand soldered and have high quality metal ends. They have a double strain relief on each end (internal Tri…

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GLS Audio 2ft Patch Cable Cords – XLR Male to XLR Female Color Cables – 2′ Balanced Snake Cord – 6 PACK $27.99

GLS Audio 2ft Patch Cable Cords - XLR Male to XLR Female Color Cables - 2' Balanced Snake Cord - 6 PACK

6 PACK of Professional Series Noise Free Mic Cables. They have a thick, high quality, flexible rubber jacket. They are heavy duty Noise Free “True Balanced LO-Z” and have 3 pin XLR connectors on each end. These cables have dual insulated copper conductors plus they are shielded. They are hand wired & hand soldered and have high quality metal ends. They have a double strain relief on each end (inte…

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Audio-Technica AT2020 USB Condenser USB Microphone $249.00

Audio-Technica AT2020 USB Condenser USB Microphone

The Audio-Technica AT2020 USB Microphone offers studio-quality articulation and intelligibility.The AT2020 USB plugs right into your computer’s USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software. Equipped with a USB digital output, the AT2020 USB is perfect for home studio recording, field recording, podcasting, and voiceover use.Based on the renowned AT2020The AT2020 USB is …

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Rode VideoMic Directional Video Condenser Microphone w/Mount $149.00

Rode VideoMic Directional Video Condenser Microphone w/Mount

The RODE VideoMic is a professional grade shotgun microphone. Based on the latest Film industry technology, the VideoMic is designed specifically for use with high quality digital video cameras.The microphone exhibits low noise and an unusually wide bandwidth for its size. It is ultra lightweight, yet rugged due to it’s ABS construction. The VideoMic is powered by a standard 9 V battery and offers…

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Bahama Burnout (Hardcover) $18.01

Bahama Burnout (Hardcover)

Music journalist Mick Sever is on assignment to write an article on the rebirth of a legendary recording studio, but finds murder and a Cadillac purportedly owned by Elvis Presley instead.

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Shure SM94 Recording Mic $199.99

Shure SM94 Recording Mic

The Shure SM94 is a reliable recording microphone that provides exceptional sound in the studio or with instruments onstage. Delivers a wide dynamic range and smooth, flat frequency response of 40Hz-16kHz. Especially suited for strings, woodwinds, and cymbals. Uniform cardioid condenser. Internal shockmount. AA battery or phantom power.

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PreSonus FireStudio FireWire Recording Interface $599.95

PreSonus FireStudio FireWire Recording Interface

The PreSonus FireStudio FireWire Audio Interface is a complete 24-bit 96k recording studio combining eight high-quality PreSonus mic preamp; 8-channel 96k ADAT (dual SMUX) IO, or 16-channel 48/44.1k ADAT IO; 2-channel SPDIF and MIDI IO; 24-bit 96k sample rate conversion and the PreSonus ProPak Audio Software Suite (PreSonus Studio One Artist, Cycling’74 Pluggo Jr., Applied Acoustic Systems plugins, and much more). The FireStudio is the most advanced hardware and software combination to deliver professional quality audio recording and production at an incredible price.

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CAD GXL3000 Pro Studio Mic $119.99

CAD GXL3000 Pro Studio Mic

It's an entry-level priced multi-pattern condenser mic that sounds as good on vocals and instruments as mics costing seven times as much. It does particularly well on acoustic piano. 3 polar patterns allow close, ambient, and M/S stereo miking. Slight bumps at 6 and 12kHz makes for a detailed and exciting sound. The GXL3000 Pro Studio is a large diameter, multi-pattern, condenser microphone. High sensitivity and low distortion make the GXL3000 an ideal mic for recording, broadcast, and sound reinforcement, including vocal and instrument applications. The capsule in the CAD GXL3000 features a 1" gold vapor deposited diaphragm. The GXL3000 requires standard 48 Volt phantom power and comes with a suspension shock mount. Each GXL3000 microphone is audio tested and inspected under the direction of CAD Professional Microphones, offering an exceptional level of value.

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Alfred Home Recording Basics (Book) $10.95

Alfred Home Recording Basics (Book)

Home Recording Basics covers analog and digital formats, multitrack recording, mic and line-level signals, mic types and placement, effects and signal modules, mixdown, and audio mastering. You get clear illustrations and concise descriptions of all recording equipment and processes so your home recording studio is smart and efficient.

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Lexicon Omega Desktop Recording Studio $179.95

Lexicon Omega Desktop Recording Studio

With the Omega Desktop Recording Studio, Lexicon has taken a whole-system approach to desktop recording. Omega Studio is an integrated computer recording system that includes the Omega 8×4x2 USB I/O mixer, Cubase LE, and Pantheon world-class Lexicon reverb plug-in. Omega Studio contains all of the components necessary to transform your computer into a professional 24-bit recording studio.Whether you're a guitarist, keyboard player, vocalist, instrumentalist, or an audio engineer, Omega Studio provides all the I/O mixing, recording, and effects you need to make your next project sound like it came from a professional studio. Omega Studio HardwareDifferentiating itself from standard computer I/O boxes that are typically based on a patchbay paradigm, the Omega 8×4x2 USB I/O mixer is based on a mixer paradigm and includes input, output, and mixing functions that support a variety of tracking/monitoring applications while requiring no additional mixing hardware. The Omega I/O mixer provides 8 inputs that are assignable in pairs to any of 4 simultaneous record channels featuring ultratransparent, high-resolution analog-to-digital converters to capture your performance with pristine 24-bit quality. 2 of the inputs feature extremely low-noise dbx mic-preamps with 48V phantom power and TRS insert points. 4 TRS active balanced line inputs accept up to +22dBu signals to allow interfacing to either unbalanced or professional high-output level-balanced equipment. Included is an S/PDIF input combined with an additional DAC for zero-latency, direct monitoring of the S/PDIF source to allow simultaneous tracking of analog and digital sources.A high-impedance instrument input is conveniently accessible on the front panel. The Omega I/O mixer provides a peak indicator for each analog input as well as an assignable bar graph meter for signal level monitoring. By monitoring the signal at the A/D converters, you avoid the problems with software-only level monitoring that can miss clipping and ruin your track. The Omega I/O mixer also includes a fully opto-isolated MIDI input to ensure that there is no annoying ground loop hum or MIDI talk-through noise common with many I/O boxes and soundcards. MIDI output has rock-solid synchronization to USB frame rate to support applications requiring critical sync.Cubase LEYour Omega system includes Steinberg's Cubase LE. From the first idea to complete compositions, Cubase is the virtual studio for all musicians and producers looking for a creative way to realize their projects. It integrates seamlessly with the Omega I/O Mixer to achieve an easy-to-use, 48-track complete recording solution that includes all of the modules that you need to track, edit, and mix your masterpiece.Cubase LE supports up to 48 audio and 64 MIDI tracks with professional audio editing and processing features including: full automation of volume, pan, mute, and effects; MIDI score editor with advanced quantization and logical presets; up to 8 VST

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Lexicon Alpha Desktop Recording Studio $79.95

Lexicon Alpha Desktop Recording Studio

The new Alpha Desktop Recording Studio continues the tradition of excellence established by its popular siblings, the Lambda and Omega desktop recording studios. Alpha Studio is a bus-powered 2×2x2 USB I/O Mixer packaged as a complete recording solution with Cubase LE and the Lexicon Pantheon VST Reverb plug-in.

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Boss BR-1200CD Digital Recording Studio $899

Boss BR-1200CD Digital Recording Studio

The Boss BR-1200CD Digital Recording Studio may be the most comprehensive hard disk recorder you can get, but it's also easy to use. 2-track simultaneous record and 12-track simultaneous playback with 192 virtual tracks, plus professional I/O makes the BR-1200CD a versatile recording partner. It's packed with great COSM effects and amp models derived from BOSS's GT-6/6B multi-effects processors, plus a great-sounding bass and drum rhythm programmer for instant backing tracks. Just press the Audio CD Write/Play button to jump to the CD Burning menu and finalize your project. Pro touches include an icon-based user interface, XLR inputs with phantom power, and a USB port for audio export/import in WAV format.Multi-effects and COSM modelsThe BR-1200CD is equipped with a powerful multi-effects processor derived from the famous BOSS GT-6/GT-6B. A lineup of COSM models include the world-standard Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, R-FIier Vintage, Metal Stack, BOSS Compact Pedal models such as OD-1 and MT-2, and more. COSM Mic Models emulate expensive condenser mics. Correct pitch and add harmonies with the Vocal Tool Box, and for the finishing touch, tap into the Mastering Tool Kit to put a pro-quality polish on your tracks.Backing band built inAnother distinguishing feature of the BR-1200CD is its world-class bass and drum programmer, packed with instruments and patterns to suit a variety of styles. Realistic acoustic drums and percussion are included, as well as many electronic sounds to compose modern hybrid types of music. For bass, you can choose from a variety of bass sounds, such as slapped basses, picked basses, and fretless basses. Jam along with the supplied patterns or create your own from scratch. The EZ Compose feature makes ultrarealistic custom programming a snap. There's also a selection of great loop phrases pre-installed on the internal hard drive.Computer connectionThe BR-1200CD has a USB port for simple, one-cable data exchange with your computer. You can export audio tracks to your computer in WAV format, and safely save backups of your song data. If you have WAV files you would like to use, you can import them to the BR-1200CD's tracks via USB as well.

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M-Audio MXL 990/991 Recording Mic Duo and M-Audio AudioBuddy Package $129.99

M-Audio MXL 990/991 Recording Mic Duo and M-Audio AudioBuddy Package

The MXL 990/991 and M-Audio Audio Buddy Package includes an MXL 990 condenser microphone, an MXL 991 condenser microphone, an M-Audio Audio Buddy mic preamp, a high-impact carrying case, and mic stand adapters.Audio Buddy If you're looking for a whole lot of preamp on a tight budget, you'll see where this popular product gets its name. Affordability and performance make the Audio Buddy one of the most popular mic preamps in home recording today. You get professional microphone support along with line inputs impedance-matched for ideal performance with electric guitar and bass. Simply put, the Audio Buddy is a workhorse mic preamp that sounds great and goes easy on your budget. MXL 990 and MXL 991 Recording Microphones Duo The MXL 990/MXL 991 recording mics are the latest in MXL's range of studio condenser microphones. The 990 has silky, sweet high end and a tight solid bass, perfect for recording vocals. The 991 is a superior instrument microphone designed for recording acoustic guitar and drum overheads. Both have gold-sputtered diaphragms (20mm) creating a professional sound perfectly suited for digital and analog recording. The MXL 990/MXL 991 Recording Mic Package includes a high-impact carrying case and mic stand adapters.

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Lexicon Ionix FW810S FireWire Recording Audio Interface $699.95

Lexicon Ionix FW810S FireWire Recording Audio Interface

With a wealth of features – including dbx high-voltage, ultra low noise mic pre’s, Pantheon II reverbs, and a powerful software mixing board with dbx dynamics and hardware monitor reverb – the Lexicon Ionix FW810S is more than just an 8-in, 10-out FireWire audio interface. It’s a pro recording studio contained in a single rack unit.

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SKB Studio Flyer Portable Computer Recording Case $199.95

SKB Studio Flyer Portable Computer Recording Case

The Studio Flyer is the perfect solution for housing your portable recording studio. With 2U of rack space for recording gear and a top surface for laptops, the Studio Flyer offers the best solution for protecting valuable gear on the road.

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Cakewalk V Studio 100 Recording Package A $799

Cakewalk V Studio 100 Recording Package A

The Cakewalk V-Studio 100 Recording Equipment Package was put together for serious musicians who want their own home studio, but with today's economy in mind. It features a select collection of music gear that gives you everything you need to lay down tracks in no time, including a Cakewalk V-Studio 100 Portable Music Studio, Cakewalk MA-7A Stereo Monitor pair, MXL 990/991 Recording Package microphones, as well as 2 Musician's Gear Tripod Mic Stands, 2 – 20' Gear One XLR Microphone cables, and a 10' LiveWire 1/4"-to-RCA dual patch cable. Put all the recording equipment together and you're ready to go right out the box.Cakewalk V-Studio 100 Portable Music Studio V-Studio 100 is a portable music production system that lets you create, record, produce, and perform music with or without a Mac or PC.V-Studio 100 works with all the leading digital audio workstations on the market today including Ableton Live, Cubase, Logic, and SONAR. It includes the critically acclaimed V-Studio 100 hardware which combines an audio interface, control surface, digital mixer, and SD WAVE recorder into one compact, portable design. In addition, V-Studio includes the VS Production pack—a collection of 10 essential effects and instruments that will enhance your productions in any Mac or PC digital audio workstation. V-Studio 100 is based on technology found in Cakewalk's flagship V-Studio 700 music production system with some new added functionality. Its compact, all-in-one design is portable enough to take anywhere for your mobile recording needs and powerful enough to be the centerpiece of your home studio.With your computer Take control of your music production using the Cakewalk V-Studio 100 as a high-quality audio, MIDI interface, and DAW controller. Connect to a Mac or Windows and use your favorite software such as Cubase, Logic, SONAR, and others, or the included SONAR VS digital audio workstation (Windows Only). Take your music to the next level with the VS Production Pack—a powerful collection of effects and instruments for Mac and Windows.Away from your computer Record directly to V-Studio 100's SD-card wherever or whenever inspiration strikes—without the need to boot up your computer. Take the VS-100 to your live gigs and use its digital mixer, reverb, compression, and EQ to mix vocals and other instruments. Use its SD recorder to play backing tracks that you produced on your computer. Even record a mix of your set directly to the SD-card. Then transfer your recorded audio to your computer for additional editing and tracking. When you're done, upload it to the internet, burn CDs, and more.Included VS Production Pack VS Production Pack In-depth details: VX-64 A 7-stage processor specifically fine-tuned for shaping and sculpting incredible sounding vocal tracks. Boost 11 Get more volume and punch from your final mix with this easy to use limiter/maximizer. Boost 11 gives you professional results with a simple

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Lexicon Lambda Desktop Recording Studio $149.95

Lexicon Lambda Desktop Recording Studio

The new Lambda Desktop Recording Studio continues the tradition of excellence established by its popular sibling, the Omega Studio. Lambda is a bus-powered 4×2x2 USB I/O Mixer packaged as a complete recording solution with Cubase LE and the Lexicon Pantheon VST Reverb plug-in. Based on the studio mixer paradigm, the Lambda Studio features two XLR microphone inputs with TRS inserts and switchable phantom power. Rounding out the full complement of connectivity on Lambda are two TRS balanced 1/4″ line inputs, two TRS balanced line outputs, an 1/8″ front-panel mounted high-power headphone output jack, a front-panel instrument input, and MIDI input/output.

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Nady SCM 900-CM 90 Studio Mic Package $109.99

Nady SCM 900-CM 90 Studio Mic Package

The Nacy SCM 900 with CM 90 microphone package combines a pair of very affordable and useful studio microphones. The SCM 900 is a large diaphragm cardioid mic perfect for recording studio vocals, acoustic instruments, orchestras, choral groups, ambient instrument audio, and numerous live sound applications. The Nady SCM 900 features a large, pressure-gradient condenser, gold-sputtered diaphragm, and FET preamplifier for warm, natural reproduction of the most subtle to the most powerful audio sources. Requires 48V phantom power. Internal shockmount construction for the highest structural integrity and rugged reliability. With transformer-coupled balanced outputs, true condenser design (elements constantly biased by the preamp), full frequency response, and transparent audio.The CM 90 is a classic cardioid small-diaphragm (3/4") condenser mic ideal for recording and stage reinforcement of acoustic guitar, drum overheads, hi-hats, snares, piano, and horns. Features high sensitivity, extended smooth, full frequency response and very high SPL capability. Requires 48V phantom power. Transformerless design for minimal self-noise and increased dynamic range. Rugged turned-brass housing and internal sub-assembly shock mount for maximum reliability.

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On-Stage Pro Studio Microphone Stand Package $299.95

On-Stage Pro Studio Microphone Stand Package

The On-Stage Pro Studio Mic Package is a must have for any recording studio. Make sure that your next recording session is not held up while you are running around looking for mic stands. The On Stage Pro Studio mic package comes with two SMS7650 studio boom stands, two 7701B tripod boom stands and two MS7411B short tripod boom stands.

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Cakewalk V Studio 100 Recording Package B $849

Cakewalk V Studio 100 Recording Package B

This Cakewalk V-Studio 100 Recording Equipment Package was assembled for serious musicians who want their own home studio, yet are on a budget. It features a select collection of music gear that gives you everything you need to lay down tracks in no time, including a Cakewalk V-Studio 100 Portable Music Studio, Cakewalk MA-7A Stereo Micro Monitors, MXL 4000 Multi-Pattern FET Studio Condenser microphone, as well as a Musician's Gear Tripod mic stand with fixed boom, a 20' Gear One XLR microphone cable, and a 10' LIveWire 1/4"-to-RCA dual patch cable. Put all the recording equipment together and you're ready to go right out of the box.Cakewalk V-Studio 100 Portable Music Studio The Cakewalk V-Studio 100 is a portable music production system that lets you create, record, produce, and perform music with or without a Mac or PC.V-Studio 100 works with all the leading digital audio workstations on the market today including Ableton Live, Cubase, Logic, and SONAR. It includes the critically acclaimed V-Studio 100 hardware which combines an audio interface, control surface, digital mixer, and SD WAVE recorder into one compact, portable design. In addition, V-Studio includes the VS Production pack—a collection of 10 essential effects and instruments that will enhance your productions in any Mac or PC digital audio workstation. V-Studio 100 is based on technology found in Cakewalk's flagship V-Studio 700 music production system with some newly added functionality. Its compact, all-in-one design is portable enough to take anywhere for your mobile recording needs and powerful enough to be the centerpiece of your home studio.With your computer Take control of your music production using the V-Studio 100 as a high-quality audio and MIDI interface and DAW controller. Connect to a Mac or Windows and use your favorite software such as Cubase, Logic, SONAR, and others, or the included SONAR VS digital audio workstation (Windows Only). Take your music to the next level with the VS Production Pack—a powerful collection of effects and instruments for Mac and Windows.Away from your computer Record directly to V-Studio 100's SD-card wherever or whenever inspiration strikes—without the need to boot up your computer. Take the VS-100 to your live gigs and use its digital mixer, reverb, compression, and EQ to mix vocals and other instruments. Use its SD recorder to play backing tracks that you produced on your computer. Even record a mix of your set directly to the SD-card. Then transfer your recorded audio to your computer for additional audio editing and tracking. When you're done, upload it to the internet, burn CDs, and more.Included VS Production Pack VS Production Pack In-depth details: VX-64 A seven-stage processor specifically fine-tuned for shaping and sculpting incredible sounding vocal tracks. Boost 11 Get more volume and punch from your final mix with this easy to use limiter/maximizer. Boost 11 gives you profes

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ART Tube MP Studio V3 Mic Preamp $75

ART Tube MP Studio V3 Mic Preamp

The ART Tube MP StudioV3 Mic Preamp features ART's V3 (Variable Valve Voicing) technology that provides optimized reference points to begin recording. The V3 presets were created by some of the industry's top studio and live-sound engineers, along with ART's veteran engineering department. It allows you to select among a multitude of preamp settings designed for guitars (electric and acoustic), keyboards, bass guitars, drums, vocals, and more. It also features an Output Protection Limiter (OPL) to control and maintain the output peak signal; crucial when recording to hard disk or using a sound card. Also can serve as an exceptional direct box for impedance matching or simply improving the sound of any instrument plugged into it.

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