Do you need to connect a mic to the computer for it to evaluate you? If so, what kind of mic?
349696
I have a headset with mic, but any handheld mic that fits your computer's input would work. I have not tried it with my laptop's built in mic. It would probably work but I don't know if it would have the same quality as a plug in.
1608407
As a microphone, yes - but you will need to get it connected to your computer somehow. The included adapters are for connecting through a wireless body pack and receiver pair, not for direct connection to a computer.
1120158
I have not tired using it with a computer. I use it with an Olympus digital voice recorder. Plug it into the mic jack and insert the ear bud in your ear, then hold your phone to your ear like a regular conversation. The phone speaker sound passes through the earbud and it records your voice and the person on the phone with you. I suppose if you are using the computer to record, it is the same process. I've just never done that.
290716
Yes, mine came with cable to connect to computer. This unit is designed for use with r microphones, not USB mics.
543774
It does require a cable with at least a female xlr plug for the mic. The other end of the cable is dependant on your audio equipment.
1497282
This mic requires a power supply, in between the mic and the input for the computer. You will need a preamp or a mixer with phantom power. You can find several different types on amazon, ebay, etc. You would plug your mic into the preamp/power supply, then run a connection from the preamp to your computer. Some preamps give you the option of either running the output via a standard mini jack into the mic input on your laptop OR via a USB port, depending on the design of your preamp/mixer.
1335479
If you want to go direct into the computer you'll get better results w/ a USB mic. Otherwise, as others have noted, you will need both adapters and some sort of pre-amplification. For the price of all that you can get a good USB mic that will go direct into the computer.
1980649
I agree with the first person who answered your question. And, yes, you do need an interface (which changes the analog signal of your mic into a digital signal for your computer). I use the Lexicon Alpha...it's cheaper than the Scarlett and does the job; however, it does NOT have phantom power (which your mic needs), but if you're going to get the DBX 286s (which is fantastic preamp/processor, by the way), then that problem will be taken care of. If you decide not to get the dbx unit, then the Scarlett 2i4 interface is the way to go.
1452315
Yes, you need a computer. This is a controller, just like your mouse or computer keyboard, but used for generating MIDI control signals in music software. There is no headphone jack nor does it record since it only produces control codes and not any kind of audio.
46393
Am not sure if it does.The best way to find out is youtube the brand to see if you can use it as a mic.alot of time youtube could help you with that and could also provide with a brand also.
199165
Yes it can be plugged into a computer but I never got the microphone to work.
1688033
You may have to go to your control panel, click on "Hardware and Sound." Then "Manage Audio Devices." Be sure to indicate the microphone as "Checked." I will try to add an video to my review.
907338
You do have to have the software, also make sure you get the cord that connects the recording device to the computer. You may also want to get headphones so your office mates don't have to hear what you're listening to.
1298298
Yes it does and a mic, which is supper nice! I have really liked this laptop so far. The only thing that I don`t like about it is that its uses windows 8 which is not a big deal I just haven`t used it before so I am still trying to get use to it. Good luck!
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No, sorry. Webcams usually do not have speakers because virtually 100% of laptops already have speakers. Webcams have microphones, which is what picks up your voice, but not speakers.Frankly, if a laptop is so old/cheap/etc. that it doesn't even have speakers, I would be skeptical if it has enough oomph to use a webcam at all.Assuming this laptop has a headphone jack, your friend could just plug in some cheap earbuds or headphones to hear the sound.
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I'm not sure how you want to hook up to the computer, but I use it with an old portable karaoke machine. I did have to go to radio shack to get wire connections to hook it up. The microphones broadcast but have no speakers of their own. I hope this helps.
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We plugged it into the microphone jack on our computer.Then, you need a program to use the microphone for recording. We used a free program called Audacity.