Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?

2006-08-08 Thread Tom Fowle
Max, I'm amazed they don't work with the computer, do you have mikes that do work with the computer? There are numerous settings that have to be correct to assure you're hearing the mike input. If they have three circuit 1/8Th inch stereo plugs, usually they want a few volts D.C. through a K ohm

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?

2006-08-08 Thread John Schwery
Tom, I know I have a cheapie mic from Radio Shack that will work in the sound cards that I have used. earlier, Tom Fowle, wrote: John, sorry this would work with older dynamic mikes but not with modern condensor mikes and may well damage them. Again, most modern condensor mikes need a D.C. bias

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?

2006-08-08 Thread Cy Selfridge
] On Behalf Of John Schwery Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 2:22 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work? Tom, I know I have a cheapie mic from Radio Shack that will work in the sound cards that I have used. earlier, Tom Fowle, wrote: John

[BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?

2006-08-07 Thread Max Robinson
I'm not one to be stumped about things like this but I'm forced to throw in the towel and ask for help. A couple of weeks ago I bought a head set with a microphone at Staples. The mic wouldn't work with my computer. Then I found it wouldn't work with my mixer, a tape recorder, or a portable

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?

2006-08-07 Thread John Schwery
Max, I have been able to plug in mics that have standard mini jacks, 1/8-in plugs, into sound cards that I have had through the years and they have worked. I know some sounds cards have rca plugs and others have different size jacks other than the 1/8-in plug. earlier, Max Robinson, wrote:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?

2006-08-07 Thread Max Robinson
PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: John Schwery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 8:17 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work? Max, one indication you can get from the mic is to plug it into an output jack

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?

2006-08-07 Thread Max Robinson
to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 10:24 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work? You have a bad microphone! Actually one test though not a nice one

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?

2006-08-07 Thread Dale Leavens
] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 7:52 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work? yes, Dale, there are two separate plugs. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net. Vacuum tube site