Need help with mic's and recording onto the comp

[Kristi Noble]

Ok so I want to record some stuff from a microphone into the computer......... What is the first step?

[Raptor]

Most Windows come with an application called Soundrecorder.

You can access the Soundrecorder by taking the following steps:

1. Start
2. Programs
3. Accesoires
4. Entertainment
5. Soundrecorder

Before using this tool, you will require a microphone. These use the pink coloured plug which is situated at the front of the soundcard. You may wish to turn your computer off before connecting the microphone.

[Kristi Noble]

Thank you so much......... but where is the sound card located? Is it in the back?

Most Windows come with an application called Soundrecorder.

You can access the Soundrecorder by taking the following steps:

1. Start
2. Programs
3. Accesoires
4. Entertainment
5. Soundrecorder

Before using this tool, you will require a microphone. These use the pink coloured plug which is situated at the front of the soundcard. You may wish to turn your computer off before connecting the microphone.

[Raptor]

The soundcard is indeed located at the back of the system case.

However, many modern computer cases feature 2 (two) connectors in front of the computer which are Pink and Teal(Greenish). These can also be used to connect your Microphone and headphone to. Examine the front of your system case first.

The following images may be of use to determine what the soundcard looks like and what connectors you may encounter:

[Mac]

If you have NERO you can use the Wave Recorder and your SoundBlaster (or other) sound card.

Windows SoundRecorder is only good for short excerpts.

If you right-click on the speaker in your systray and  'Open Volume Control' a panel should open...

Click on options and Properties to choose which device (microphone) you need to add and check Playback or Recording.