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Post by The Doctor on Nov 30, 2020 12:29:01 GMT
Hullo.
In the near future I will have to record an audio presentation for OU. This was fine with the mic on the old laptop. However, the newer one seems more sensitive so I get distortion/feedback when recording and it also picks up the slightest sound in the room. Would a headset with a microphone be better for recording? I am clueless about such things. Can anyone recommend a (cheap) one that would work?
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 30, 2020 14:01:17 GMT
Before you buy anything else if you aren't already, pop headphones into your laptop and try recording that way. Ensuring your laptop's audio output is set to the headphones as opposed to internal speakers and see how the recording comes out.
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 6, 2021 12:15:05 GMT
I still get distortion when using headphones.
-Ralph
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Post by Stomski on Jan 7, 2021 11:07:25 GMT
What software are you recording with? It could be a levels thing. Is the distortion because of the sound levelling out or manifesting in another way?
For serious recording, I'd probably get a desktop mic and separate monitor headphones rather than a headset/mic combo.
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 10, 2021 22:28:13 GMT
It has to be done with the OU Audio Recording Service.
I'll just have to put up with the distortion. I don't have money for a mic. The older laptop was what I did this on last time I was required to do this but now the microphone on it doesn't seem to work anymore.
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Jan 10, 2021 22:35:53 GMT
Is this done through a website? Can you get it up on your phone and use that?
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 11, 2021 7:04:06 GMT
I hadn't thought of that!
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 11, 2021 10:18:59 GMT
Ah.
'The audio recording tool is not supported on your mobile device and browser.'
-Ralph
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Post by Stomski on Jan 11, 2021 11:00:35 GMT
Well, first thing you can do is right click on the speaker in the Win10 taskbar -> Open Sound Settings. Under Input, select your mic device (should be default), then Device Properties. This will open a new screen.
Click Start Test and talk into your mic. When you stop the test it'll say what your max level was. If it's 100, then you're clipping, so move the Volume slider down to 80% and try again. Repeat until you find an appropriate level.
You could also test by installing Audacity and do some trial recordings through that? This will isolate if the issue is H/W or limited to the OU recording tool.
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Post by Pinwig on Jan 11, 2021 22:16:43 GMT
Ah. 'The audio recording tool is not supported on your mobile device and browser.' -Ralph Well that's just naughty. |
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Post by Stomski on Jan 19, 2021 11:52:53 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 19, 2021 12:00:22 GMT
After much practice and balancing I found a sweet spot of exactly where to lean back to minimise distortion for an acceptable recording for the OU Assignment. This does highlight my need to get a microphone though.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 19, 2021 12:51:13 GMT
I have the old Samson usb one from early Stardub says I can send your way.
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 23, 2021 11:36:27 GMT
That would be handy, especially if I ever get back into podcasting.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 23, 2021 21:33:25 GMT
IF?!
When you mean...
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Post by Pinwig on Jan 23, 2021 21:53:37 GMT
You must lure him, Mr Turnbull. Tempt him out of hiding with Creme Eggs.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 26, 2021 23:23:36 GMT
Or the threat of Moomins!
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Post by The Doctor on May 24, 2021 22:45:16 GMT
I have the old Samson usb one from early Stardub says I can send your way. Which I got and promptly lost! -Ralph |
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