Computer Recording Problem: I only get left channel when recording with a mic in windows XP. Help me?
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most 5.1 sound cards will have 3 sockets.\nthese can then be configured depending upon speaker/input connections:\nfor surround sound - front, rear and sub\nfor 2 speakers - output, line in and mic\nso just make sure it is configured for just 2 speaker mode here, and will give you the proper mic input.\n\npossibly here you are using the stereo line connection with a mono mic and will only receive one channel.\nthe speakers can be configured under sounds in control panel and recording levels in the xp volume control mixer, under options..properties.. the various control you want will be selected.\n\nbut not sure what usb adapter mentioned is :| might be a different story...
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check ur audio connector. if this does not solve it use your control panel. click on START/CONTROL PANEL/AUDIO DEVIECS, SOUND,AND SPEECH/ADJUST THE SYSTEM VOLUME . This solution is for those using Windows XP. But those using other windows edition should try START/SETTING/AUDIO DEVIECS, SOUND,AND SPEECH
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go to control panel and sound, speech... and look for whatever ur looking for. \nif that don't work... just unplug ur mic
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Try this:\n\nDouble click your volume icon (if it's not in the tray, find volume control and open it).  Go to properties and select recording.  Recording control should appear.  Make sure line in is checked.
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Some of these may sound stupid and you may have tried them. It is, however, good to go through the basics all over again.\n-Check if the microphone jack is inserted in the correct socket. There is a colour code (usually pink for microphones) which is followed by all manufacturers.\n-Check if the sound software (accompanied with the mainboard drivers) has an option to configure the microphone. It has a feature which can detect if microphone is transmitting any signals to the computer.\n-If you can't find it, double click the sound icon in your taskbar and go to recording section in advanced controls. Check if the microphone is selected (default) as the recording device and the either the microphone or the master is in mute position.\n-Check the microphone on a system on which any other microphone is functional.
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is your settings correct ? also your mic and speaker set up .......
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Are you sure you have you microphone plugged in to you computer? OK maybe you do, but is it in the right port, headphone jack looking thing is the best way to describe the only thing different is that it's for microphones and only that! Because maybe you need to check the jack. look for the plug you plugged it into, if it's not red and it doesn't have a microphone symbol over it. It's in the wrong jack.
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Hi:  I use a free program called AUDACITY. You can record (into your sound card) from a microphone, or a cassette player or both to your computer. Then play back your recording with windows media player.  It's kinda tricky but after using it a few times you will get the hang of it, it works very well.  And it's FREE.
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Use "MP3MyMP3", it's a free program that can record ANYTHING going through your sound card (assuming you choose the right input device on the program), and allows you to save it to MP3 or MSADPCM WAV. Be careful though, it can slow down your system, as it's rather process intensive if you're trying to record from games (which you don't appear to be doing).\n\nThe website is:\n\nhttp://www.mp3mymp3.com\n\nHope this helps you.
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they should be a program called sound recorder....search for it on your pc, it should be under start, accessories, entertainment....hopefully!!! hope it helps!
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Maybe it's muted, or maybe it's not selected for recording!\n\n[Assuming you have Windows]\nOpen Volume Control by double clicking the Speaker icon in the system tray (notification area). (also, Start > [All] Programs > Accessories > Multimedia/Entertainment > Volume Control)\n\nOn the menubar, select Options > Properties.\n\nIn the Properties dialog, select "Recording" under "Adjust volume for", and click OK\n\nNow you should see "Recording Control". Place a tick mark in the check box called "Select" that directly appears below "Microphone". Adjust your mic volume. Too low, nobody can hear anything. Too high, it will squeak!\n\nIf your mic is not performing well even at highest, lower it to the lowest, then go to Options > Advanced Controls. Place a tick mark on the check box named "Mic Boost", "Mic Gain" or something similar. Click OK, and adjust the volume again. (If you don't find Mic Boost, your hardware doesn't support this feature)\n\nNote: It is recommended that you leave the microphone muted in Volume Control, while it is selected for recording in the Recording Control. This ensures that your voice will not be echoed in your speakers.\n\nTo share music that is playing on your computer, select the "Line-In", "CD" or something related directly to the source of the music, instead of the microphone as the recording device.\n_______\nViva La Dvorak! - www.dvzine.org
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like already said, plug it in the red port. Click on Start / Programs / Accessories / Entertainment / Audiorecorder. The Audio/Sound Recorder pop up. Press on the Record button (the one with the red dot) and say some words in the microphone. Press on the Stop button, then Rewind and then Play. When you can hear now your spoken words then it's ok ...... otherwise\n\nask a new question "how to configure a microphone"  ;-)))\n\nbut, it should work.
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This is due to microphone feedback. Look at this article for information on how to eliminate it in Windows: http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_zdpcm/is_200108/ai_ziff10423
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Strangly enough, the mic volume that you see when you double click the volume icon in your taskbar is *not* the volume you're recording at, but rather the volume of your voice through the speakers when you speak into the mic. I actually have mine muted because I don't like to hear my own voice, and it records just fine. Here's how to get to the real recording volume:\nGo to control panel -> sounds and audio devices -> audio tab and select volume under voice recording. Make sure mic is selected, of course, and turn up the volume if you need to. If that's still not loud enough you can select Options -> advanced controls and hit the advanced button that appears under the microphone volume, and there should be a little check box that says mic boost or 20db boost.
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Go to skype.com and go to downloads and there should be a program that records off your sound card.
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at first test the microphone\nTo test the connection: \nOpen Speech in Control Panel. \nOn the Text-to-Speech tab, click Preview Voice to hear the currently selected voice; the text will be spoken, highlighting the words as they are spoken. If the speakers are working properly, you will hear the spoken words. \n\n\nto record click start button>run> now type "sndrec32.exe"(without "")>ok\n now press the circular red button left top of this recorder\nand start recording\ndont forget to save it
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you unplug your speakers from back of the pc,plug speaker cord from head set into the same place.then Make sure the mic cord from headset is plugged into the right place.It should be beside where you plug the speaker cord in