what types of microphones are used in, or to plug into computers?
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any type with an 1/8 inch plug. as long as it fits it should work
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Go to http://www.tweakheadz.com\nTons of great information. \nThe shure sm57 mic is the industry standard for a lot of vocals and instruments. I have a couple and they live up to their good reputation. (not sure about piano) Most professional condensor mics dont require internal batteries or individual AC power supplies in order to work. Instead they are designed to be powered directly from the console through phantom power supply. Phantom power works by supplying a positive DV voltage through both conductors of a balanced mic line to the condensor capsule and impedance preamp.  The output signals of most mics have levels too low to drive input stage of most recording systems, so mic preamps are used to boost its signal to the appropriate levels . \nA few different types of interfaces. Like, PCI, USB, and Firewire.\nBasically you need this to run your software. Here are a few http://www.zzounds.com/cat--2418
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Audacity is a good choice for this sort of thing -- it's free and works on just about any operating system. You also need a microphone if you don't have one. I'm using the Samson C01U at the moment, but any mic will do. If you are going to send your samples as MP3 files, you'll also need LameLib. Audacity's website provides instructions on how to get LameLib and how to make Audacity talk to it (it's not difficult). Good luck!
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No, you need a sound card if you don't already have one built in.  Go to PROGRAMS->ACCESSORIES-> ENTERTAINMENT-> SOUND RECORDER and play with that.  Make sure you DOUBLE click the little speaker icon next to the clock in the lower right hand corner of the screen and set the recording properties to use a microphone instead of a mixer.
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You need to plug your mic into your computer - if you have a decent mic you might need to convert the plug down to a 3.5mm jack.  You will need some decent ish audio recording software - sound recorder on windows will only do 60 seconds at a time.  Adboe audition is very good for this.  You then need to go to audio properties - right click on speaker icon by clock.  Go to recording properties and check that microphone is enabled.  Then away you go.
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Pretty much all recording devices will work as long as you can upload the files onto your computer hard drive.  Audition can open a large variety of formats so you should not be limited.  \n\nI'm not familiar with preamp stuff but it sounds like you want to mix on your computer rather than through a sound board.  Some sound cards (like $250 ones) allow for multiple channels in and out.  They are also 1/4" jacked.  \n\nOtherwise, you can record keyboard and vocals separately.  Then layer them in Audition.  (you'll have to sing with headphones on to isolate your voice from the keyboard) \n\nHave fun.
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use a splitter. or use te same mic. splitter plugs into the pc then both mics connect to the splitter.
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GO to control Panel and then click on  Sounds, Speech and Audio device. and then speech and plug in your mic and test it.
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get a sharware Audio recorder such as audioMP3 recorder.\n\nYou can try looking for sharewares;\nhttp://www.tucows.com\nhttp://download.com
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A very basic recording studio needs several elements:\n1. microphone\n2. mixer\n3. recorder\n\nThere are oodles of variations on this simple setup, but if you have a microphone with a cable, mixer with a preamp, and a recorder, be it digital or analog, tape or hard drive, you can record.\n\nComputer recording is taking over like a storm, so that is definately an option to investigate. By getting a USB audio interface with a mic preamp built in, a microphone & cable, and [free] software, you can be setup for multi-track recording!\n\nA standalone recorder is another option, some have mic inputs already on them. To see an article on standalone recorder versus computer recording, see http://www.learn-recording.com/digital-recording.html\n\nFrom there, you have many options to upgrade, not the least of these is a good quality microphone.
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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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Most likely the "built in" microphone is attached to an audio card, or attached to a built-in audio card.\n\nJust as drive controllers are almost always built onto the mother boards, many PCs now come with built-in sound cards.\n\nAlthough these devices are "built-in", they still behave as if they were a plug-in card.\n\nSo, in principle, it functions just like any "external" microphone which you would plug into the back of a sound card.
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Belkin do excellent stuff for iPods, you can buy what you're looking for from the apple store, www.apple.com,  they call it 'Belikin iPod microphone adaptor'.  Also why don't you check out www.griffintechnology.com, when it comes to iPod accessories they are the best as far as I'm concerned
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some stuff at wal mart that is a foam type substance its about 4-6 dollers a can and it can be used for alot of different things other than your CRT. It is anti static and works well. Can be found at wal mart in the computer accesories area where the mics and cams and mouses are sold
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I assume you are talking about voice / recording and you already have a microphone or line input to your PC. I also assume you have Windows XP.\n\nYou can use the simple (very simple) Sound Recorder that comes with Windows XP: under Programs, Accessories, Entertainment.\n\nAlternatively, you can download freeware, such as Audacity (source below)
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Buy a usb mixer. This you can plug your computer into. And plug your p.a. into the mixer. works like a charm alesis make a great 8 channel one. It's small, portable, and affordable. This would be the perfect solution for a church. You can purchase, or look at the Alesis USB8 at any guitar center, or sam ash.
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Try Behringer , or Mackie - they make a pretty good variety of models just for what you need , good price too.