Computers & Laptops : How to Get a Computer Microphone to Work

Computer microphones either plug into the red microphone port or into the USB connection, and by opening a recording device, one is able to test the microphone's capability to register sound. Get a computer microphone to work, adjusting the levels to create the best sound amplification, with IT help from a software developer in this free video on computers.

Expert: Dave Andrews
Contact: www.daveandrews.org
Bio: Dave Andrews is a software developer that holds a degree in computer science. Currently, he is employed by a government IT department.
Filmmaker: Tim Brown

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• computers
• laptops
• computer programs
• laptop accessories
• memory cards
• computer hardware
• computer software

[BR4DL3YY]

do u want yr icon size any bigger!!!

[robloxkid4441]

my mic is nto working

[MyHans001]

my microphone not seems to work every time im trying to upload a video to youtube there is no volume i dont know why

[Lyricsmaster421]

my mic dont work still



[BillyBobCheese0]

Okay, so I went to recording devices, but the bar next to the mic icon is already colored in green and I am not saying anything. HELP??

[ZeoWorks]

Hi... My name is Da...*Advertisement* -sigh-

[deikafablous]

where can i buy this device?

[lakerland42]

@bamabangan HaHa your funny!

[Labrat011]

@Labrat011 And I would add that if you are expecting to EVER have more than one mic going at a time on one machine you WILL want the XLR w/ a dedicated mixer. Believe me, I have dealt with every kind of mic. You can get a mixer for around $60 if you just want a couple - a few mics going at once. Mixers with more inputs will cost more naturally. But if you want to record multiple instruments or multiple people talking...each with their own mic...recording at once on one machine buy the XLR/mixer.

[Labrat011]

Mics have four possible connections: XLR, 1/4", 1/8" and USB.XLR is a three prong connection that is found on mixers. The 1/4" is also generally found right next to the XLR on a mixer. It's quality is not as good as XLR. the 1/8" is for retards who wanna connect directly to their little mic input on the computer. USB is also for direct computer connection and is faster/better quality than 1/8". You CANNOT use multiple mics connected to one computer with USB/1/8". Stick with XLR and a mixer.

[TravVideos]

you call everything that moves up and down a mixer

[Slyrus76]

I hate Vista...retarded controls and menus....should say how to setup mic on Vista btw, cause on any other winX it's different lol