Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?
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 or more on the ring of the plug, with the audio taken from the tip connector expecting an impedance of 500 ohms or so. I've tried some of these using a few clip leads and a little radio shack amplifier. It appears that most gear looking for mikes does not provide the necessary D.C. bias voltage, but most computer sound cards do. Hope that provides some help. Best tom Fowle To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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, 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 voltage on the ring connector of the stereo plug, I am surprised however that the computer sound card doesn't supply this voltage. Insert an unused stereo plug into the mike input of the sound card and check between the shell connection and either of the other two contacts for a few volts. If none there then I'd guess there is someobscure setting tha the sound card software for mike type or some such. Tom To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links John To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?
I have used the microphone from Wal-Mart with no problems. It is the one on a doughnut looking stand. It has worked with Soundblaster Live, Turtle Beach and the Audiology series. Cy, the Ancient Okie... -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 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, 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 voltage on the ring connector of the stereo plug, I am surprised however that the computer sound card doesn't supply this voltage. Insert an unused stereo plug into the mike input of the sound card and check between the shell connection and either of the other two contacts for a few volts. If none there then I'd guess there is someobscure setting tha the sound card software for mike type or some such. Tom To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links John To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/410 - Release Date: 8/5/2006 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?
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: 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 PA speaker. Concluding the mic was bad I took it back. Today I bought another head set at Wal-Mart. Upon testing I find that it doesn't work with anything I plug it into. The odds of getting two bad mics in a row are pretty small although possible. Does anybody have any theories, S W A G s, or shots in the dark? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. To subscribe to my group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Antique electronics site: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links John To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?
John wrote. Max, one indication you can get from the mic is to plug it into an output jack on a radio or cassette machine. Even though it is a mic, it will act like a speaker, in other words, the reverse of what it usually does. Or, if you have a recorder, try it in it. I haven't tried that and I hesitate to do so. Mics aren't designed for that much diaphragm deflection and can be damaged by that practice. I have plugged the headphone jack into a mic input and the phones do work as a mic. That works with the mixer, tape recorder and portable PA. When I plug into the computer, nothing. Maybe I've got two problems? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net. Vacuum tube ite: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL 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 on a radio or cassette machine. Even though it is a mic, it will act like a speaker, in other words, the reverse of what it usually does. Or, if you have a recorder, try it in it. earlier, Max Robinson, wrote: Well, I did the usual thing and didn't give much detail. The mic plug is a 1/8 T R S, what some call a stereo plug. I assume the microphone is connected between the tip and the ring. I have a Mackie mixer which has T R S jacks on it. They are 1/4 inch but I have an adapter. When I plug into the mixer, nothing. Does that mean this mic is bad too and I should take it back? I have gone into the mixer software on my computer and unmuted the mic channel and turned up the gain. When I do that I can hear the white noise from the preamp on the sound card. There is nothing from the mic except a little pop when I plug it in. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net. Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: John Schwery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 6:04 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work? 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: 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 PA speaker. Concluding the mic was bad I took it back. Today I bought another head set at Wal-Mart. Upon testing I find that it doesn't work with anything I plug it into. The odds of getting two bad mics in a row are pretty small although possible. Does anybody have any theories, S W A G s, or shots in the dark? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. To subscribe to my group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Antique electronics site: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links John To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address
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: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email 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 is to plug the mike into an earphone outlet. Be gentle with the volume control but you should hear sounds from it much like you would the earphone side of the circuit. I assume there are two jacks, one each for headphone and mike. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 7:01 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work? Well, I did the usual thing and didn't give much detail. The mic plug is a 1/8 T R S, what some call a stereo plug. I assume the microphone is connected between the tip and the ring. I have a Mackie mixer which has T R S jacks on it. They are 1/4 inch but I have an adapter. When I plug into the mixer, nothing. Does that mean this mic is bad too and I should take it back? I have gone into the mixer software on my computer and unmuted the mic channel and turned up the gain. When I do that I can hear the white noise from the preamp on the sound card. There is nothing from the mic except a little pop when I plug it in. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net. Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: John Schwery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 6:04 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work? 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: 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 PA speaker. Concluding the mic was bad I took it back. Today I bought another head set at Wal-Mart. Upon testing I find that it doesn't work with anything I plug it into. The odds of getting two bad mics in a row are pretty small although possible. Does anybody have any theories, S W A G s, or shots in the dark? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. To subscribe to my group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Antique electronics site: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links John To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?
Can you make the headphone work as a mike? One should even in a stereo set. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email 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 is to plug the mike into an earphone outlet. Be gentle with the volume control but you should hear sounds from it much like you would the earphone side of the circuit. I assume there are two jacks, one each for headphone and mike. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 7:01 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work? Well, I did the usual thing and didn't give much detail. The mic plug is a 1/8 T R S, what some call a stereo plug. I assume the microphone is connected between the tip and the ring. I have a Mackie mixer which has T R S jacks on it. They are 1/4 inch but I have an adapter. When I plug into the mixer, nothing. Does that mean this mic is bad too and I should take it back? I have gone into the mixer software on my computer and unmuted the mic channel and turned up the gain. When I do that I can hear the white noise from the preamp on the sound card. There is nothing from the mic except a little pop when I plug it in. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net. Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: John Schwery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 6:04 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work? 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: 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 PA speaker. Concluding the mic was bad I took it back. Today I bought another head set at Wal-Mart. Upon testing I find that it doesn't work with anything I plug it into. The odds of getting two bad mics in a row are pretty small although possible. Does anybody have any theories, S W A G s, or shots in the dark? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. To subscribe to my group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Antique electronics site: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links John To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show
