Re: Recording voiceover in iMovie 09 - external microphone
Hello all Many thanks for all the suggestions and hints. I have done lots of research and learnt heaps about usb mics!!! I borrowed an iMic from a friend and tried out my very basic Logitec mic but was not happy with the sound quality. I have now settled on a Blue Yeti which was released last year to rave reviews. It does just about everything but cook dinner!!! Probably over the top for what I need. I located one in Melb and am now having great fun recording the voiceover for my first iMovie DVD. Beautiful, rich sound! Regards Marlene Oostryck On 13/02/2010, at 10:33 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hi Marlene, Eugene is correct the line-in connection isn't the same as a mic jack. The line-in requires a pre-amp of some kind before any audio will be detected. You'll need a USB headset. If you want to stick with Logitech they do have the Logitech Clear Chat Pro USB Headset. You can purchase through the Apple Store Australia for $89.95 Free Delivery. http://store.apple.com/au/product/TP910ZM/A Shop around, you might find a better price at a local shop. Cheers, Ronni On 12/02/2010, at 5:47 PM, Eugene wrote: Hi Marlene, I have had this problem with some mics. Here is possibly the reason: Modern Macintosh machines DO NOT HAVE A MICROPHONE PORT! They have a Line-In Audio Port. In common terms the different is a microphone port has power on it. A Line-In has no power on it is level so devices have to be self powered (like turn tables, external music reorders, etc.) Apple did this because the Macintosh is Huge in Music Circles. So your best bet would be to go to your local electronics store and get a USB microphone port. My own solution was buying a USB headset with a microphone. Regards, Eugene (null) 4.tiff On 12/02/2010, at 5:18 PM, Marlene Oostryck wrote: Hello all I am new to Mac (Oct 09) but have had many years making very successful digital stories using Photo Story 3 on PCs. I changed to a Mac (the best decision ever) and am now making my first DVD with iMovie. I have - iMac 24 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (10.5.8) All has gone very well to date - have edited 1700 photos in iPhoto, selected 220 for my first DVD in iMovie, put in Ken Burns effect, have written a script to go with the digital story and am now having difficulty recording a voiceover using an external microphone. I can record using the iMac in-built microphone but am not happy with the sound quality and would prefer to use an external mic: Logitech ClearChat stereo (with headphones ). (checked on a PC - is working correctly) I have plugged the external mic into the audio In and the headphone ports on the back of the iMac. I have also reset : Apple/Systems Preferences/Sound/Input/Built-in Input. I have searched Mac Help, my Mac books and Google but have not been able to come up with anything. Any advice would be appreciated. Regards -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au Marlene Oostryck Ph: 9430 8006 oostr...@optusnet.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Recording voiceover in iMovie 09 - external microphone
Hi Marlene, That is excellent to hear. All the best with your storybook movies to DVDs. I'm sure they will be wonderful. Regards, Ronni On 25/02/2010, at 5:14 PM, Marlene Oostryck wrote: Hello all Many thanks for all the suggestions and hints. I have done lots of research and learnt heaps about usb mics!!! I borrowed an iMic from a friend and tried out my very basic Logitec mic but was not happy with the sound quality. I have now settled on a Blue Yeti which was released last year to rave reviews. It does just about everything but cook dinner!!! Probably over the top for what I need. I located one in Melb and am now having great fun recording the voiceover for my first iMovie DVD. Beautiful, rich sound! Regards Marlene Oostryck -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Recording voiceover in iMovie 09 - external microphone
Thanks Marlene, really useful info. I have a Sony ECM C115, but it doesn't work well in practice. Glenn Nicholas OM4 :: On 25 February 2010 17:14, Marlene Oostryck oostr...@optusnet.com.au wrote: Hello all Many thanks for all the suggestions and hints. I have done lots of research and learnt heaps about usb mics!!! I borrowed an iMic from a friend and tried out my very basic Logitec mic but was not happy with the sound quality. I have now settled on a Blue Yeti which was released last year to rave reviews. It does just about everything but cook dinner!!! Probably over the top for what I need. I located one in Melb and am now having great fun recording the voiceover for my first iMovie DVD. Beautiful, rich sound! Regards Marlene Oostryck On 13/02/2010, at 10:33 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hi Marlene, Eugene is correct the line-in connection isn't the same as a mic jack. The line-in requires a pre-amp of some kind before any audio will be detected. You'll need a USB headset. If you want to stick with Logitech they do have the Logitech Clear Chat Pro USB Headset. You can purchase through the Apple Store Australia for $89.95 Free Delivery. http://store.apple.com/au/product/TP910ZM/A Shop around, you might find a better price at a local shop. Cheers, Ronni On 12/02/2010, at 5:47 PM, Eugene wrote: Hi Marlene, I have had this problem with some mics. Here is possibly the reason: Modern Macintosh machines DO NOT HAVE A MICROPHONE PORT! They have a Line-In Audio Port. In common terms the different is a microphone port has power on it. A Line-In has no power on it is level so devices have to be self powered (like turn tables, external music reorders, etc.) Apple did this because the Macintosh is Huge in Music Circles. So your best bet would be to go to your local electronics store and get a USB microphone port. My own solution was buying a USB headset with a microphone. Regards, Eugene (null) 4.tiff On 12/02/2010, at 5:18 PM, Marlene Oostryck wrote: Hello all I am new to Mac (Oct 09) but have had many years making very successful digital stories using Photo Story 3 on PCs. I changed to a Mac (the best decision ever) and am now making my first DVD with iMovie. I have - iMac 24 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (10.5.8) All has gone very well to date - have edited 1700 photos in iPhoto, selected 220 for my first DVD in iMovie, put in Ken Burns effect, have written a script to go with the digital story and am now having difficulty recording a voiceover using an external microphone. I can record using the iMac in-built microphone but am not happy with the sound quality and would prefer to use an external mic: Logitech ClearChat stereo (with headphones ). (checked on a PC - is working correctly) I have plugged the external mic into the audio In and the headphone ports on the back of the iMac. I have also reset : Apple/Systems Preferences/Sound/Input/Built-in Input. I have searched Mac Help, my Mac books and Google but have not been able to come up with anything. Any advice would be appreciated. Regards -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au Marlene Oostryck Ph: 9430 8006 oostr...@optusnet.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Recording voiceover in iMovie 09 - external microphone
Hello All Many thanks for your very helpful suggestions and advice. I am now trying to decide whether to use my existing Logitec microphone (fairly basic) and purchase a Griffin iMic (thanks John) - or to upgrade to a better quality USB microphone. I intend to make lots of digital stories on DVD that will require voiceovers so it could be a good investment. The USB microphones that have come up in my research are: Blue Snowball Samson G-Track Samson C01U MXL.006 I would welcome any feedback/recommendations on these - or any any other USB microphones (for voiceovers) that members may have used. Regards Marlene On 13/02/2010, at 10:33 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hi Marlene, Eugene is correct the line-in connection isn't the same as a mic jack. The line-in requires a pre-amp of some kind before any audio will be detected. You'll need a USB headset. If you want to stick with Logitech they do have the Logitech Clear Chat Pro USB Headset. You can purchase through the Apple Store Australia for $89.95 Free Delivery. http://store.apple.com/au/product/TP910ZM/A Shop around, you might find a better price at a local shop. Cheers, Ronni On 12/02/2010, at 5:47 PM, Eugene wrote: Hi Marlene, I have had this problem with some mics. Here is possibly the reason: Modern Macintosh machines DO NOT HAVE A MICROPHONE PORT! They have a Line-In Audio Port. In common terms the different is a microphone port has power on it. A Line-In has no power on it is level so devices have to be self powered (like turn tables, external music reorders, etc.) Apple did this because the Macintosh is Huge in Music Circles. So your best bet would be to go to your local electronics store and get a USB microphone port. My own solution was buying a USB headset with a microphone. Regards, Eugene (null) 4.tiff On 12/02/2010, at 5:18 PM, Marlene Oostryck wrote: Hello all I am new to Mac (Oct 09) but have had many years making very successful digital stories using Photo Story 3 on PCs. I changed to a Mac (the best decision ever) and am now making my first DVD with iMovie. I have - iMac 24 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (10.5.8) All has gone very well to date - have edited 1700 photos in iPhoto, selected 220 for my first DVD in iMovie, put in Ken Burns effect, have written a script to go with the digital story and am now having difficulty recording a voiceover using an external microphone. I can record using the iMac in-built microphone but am not happy with the sound quality and would prefer to use an external mic: Logitech ClearChat stereo (with headphones ). (checked on a PC - is working correctly) I have plugged the external mic into the audio In and the headphone ports on the back of the iMac. I have also reset : Apple/Systems Preferences/Sound/Input/Built-in Input. I have searched Mac Help, my Mac books and Google but have not been able to come up with anything. Any advice would be appreciated. Regards -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au Marlene Oostryck Ph: 9430 8006 oostr...@optusnet.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Recording voiceover in iMovie 09 - external microphone
Hello all I am new to Mac (Oct 09) but have had many years making very successful digital stories using Photo Story 3 on PCs. I changed to a Mac (the best decision ever) and am now making my first DVD with iMovie. I have - iMac 24 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (10.5.8) All has gone very well to date - have edited 1700 photos in iPhoto, selected 220 for my first DVD in iMovie, put in Ken Burns effect, have written a script to go with the digital story and am now having difficulty recording a voiceover using an external microphone. I can record using the iMac in-built microphone but am not happy with the sound quality and would prefer to use an external mic: Logitech ClearChat stereo (with headphones ). (checked on a PC - is working correctly) I have plugged the external mic into the audio In and the headphone ports on the back of the iMac. I have also reset : Apple/Systems Preferences/Sound/Input/Built-in Input. I have searched Mac Help, my Mac books and Google but have not been able to come up with anything. Any advice would be appreciated. Regards Marlene Oostryck Ph: 9430 8006 oostr...@optusnet.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Recording voiceover in iMovie 09 - external microphone
Marlene, Have you tried a USB microphone? Have you plugged the microphone you have in then gone to System Preferences Sound and selected the device in Input? Gone to System Preferences Speech, selected the microphone in the drop down menu located just below settings Commands and pressed Calibrate and the calibrated the microphone? Regards, Michael Hawkins. On 12/2/10 5:18 PM, Marlene Oostryck oostr...@optusnet.com.au wrote: Hello all I am new to Mac (Oct 09) but have had many years making very successful digital stories using Photo Story 3 on PCs. I changed to a Mac (the best decision ever) and am now making my first DVD with iMovie. I have - iMac 24 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (10.5.8) All has gone very well to date - have edited 1700 photos in iPhoto, selected 220 for my first DVD in iMovie, put in Ken Burns effect, have written a script to go with the digital story and am now having difficulty recording a voiceover using an external microphone. I can record using the iMac in-built microphone but am not happy with the sound quality and would prefer to use an external mic: Logitech ClearChat stereo (with headphones ). (checked on a PC - is working correctly) I have plugged the external mic into the audio In and the headphone ports on the back of the iMac. I have also reset : Apple/Systems Preferences/Sound/Input/Built-in Input. I have searched Mac Help, my Mac books and Google but have not been able to come up with anything. Any advice would be appreciated. Regards Marlene Oostryck Ph: 9430 8006 oostr...@optusnet.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Recording voiceover in iMovie 09 - external microphone
Hi Marlene,I have had this problem with some mics. Here is possibly the reason:"Modern Macintosh machines DO NOT HAVE A MICROPHONE PORT! They have a Line-In Audio Port. In common terms the different is a microphone port has power on it. A Line-In has no power on it is level so devices have to be self powered (like turn tables, external music reorders, etc.) Apple did this because the Macintosh is Huge in Music Circles. So your best bet would be to go to your local electronics store and get a USB microphone port."My own solution was buying a USB headset with a microphone. Regards, Eugene On 12/02/2010, at 5:18 PM, Marlene Oostryck wrote:Hello allI am new to Mac (Oct 09) but have had many years making very successful digital stories using Photo Story 3 on PCs.I changed to a Mac (the best decision ever) and am now making my first DVD with iMovie.I have - iMac 24" 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (10.5.8)All has gone very well to date - have edited 1700 photos in iPhoto, selected 220 for my first DVD in iMovie, put in Ken Burns effect, have written a script to go with the digital story and am now having difficulty recording a voiceover using an external microphone.I can record using the iMac in-built microphone but am not happy with the sound quality and would prefer to use an external mic:Logitech ClearChat stereo (with headphones ). (checked on a PC - is working correctly)I have plugged the external mic into the "audio In" and the "headphone" ports on the back of the iMac.I have also reset : Apple/Systems Preferences/Sound/Input/Built-in Input.I have searched Mac Help, my Mac books and Google but have not been able to come up with anything.Any advice would be appreciated.Regards Marlene OostryckPh: 9430 8006oostr...@optusnet.com.au --TheWAMacintoshUserGroupMailingList-- Archives-http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines-http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe-mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au --TheWAMacintoshUserGroupMailingList-- Archives-http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines-http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe-mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Recording voiceover in iMovie 09 - external microphone
Hi Marlene you need an iMic http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/imic I've got one in my little gizmo bag and it's invauable. Plug in your mike or headphones, or other input/output and it just simply works. Reg On 12/02/2010, at 5:18 PM, Marlene Oostryck wrote: Hello all I am new to Mac (Oct 09) but have had many years making very successful digital stories using Photo Story 3 on PCs. I changed to a Mac (the best decision ever) and am now making my first DVD with iMovie. I have - iMac 24 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (10.5.8) All has gone very well to date - have edited 1700 photos in iPhoto, selected 220 for my first DVD in iMovie, put in Ken Burns effect, have written a script to go with the digital story and am now having difficulty recording a voiceover using an external microphone. I can record using the iMac in-built microphone but am not happy with the sound quality and would prefer to use an external mic: Logitech ClearChat stereo (with headphones ). (checked on a PC - is working correctly) I have plugged the external mic into the audio In and the headphone ports on the back of the iMac. I have also reset : Apple/Systems Preferences/Sound/Input/Built-in Input. I have searched Mac Help, my Mac books and Google but have not been able to come up with anything. Any advice would be appreciated. Regards Marlene Oostryck Ph: 9430 8006 oostr...@optusnet.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Recording voiceover in iMovie 09 - external microphone
G'day Marlene, On 12/02/2010, at 5:47 PM, Eugene wrote: I have had this problem with some mics. Here is possibly the reason: I use a Griffin iMic see... http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/imic/ The one that I use is about 5 years old and looks slightly different to this one but it appears to be doing the same job. I paid around A$60 here in Oz. ooroo -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Recording voiceover in iMovie 09 - external microphone
Hi Marlene, Eugene is correct the line-in connection isn't the same as a mic jack. The line-in requires a pre-amp of some kind before any audio will be detected. You'll need a USB headset. If you want to stick with Logitech they do have the Logitech Clear Chat Pro USB Headset. You can purchase through the Apple Store Australia for $89.95 Free Delivery. http://store.apple.com/au/product/TP910ZM/A Shop around, you might find a better price at a local shop. Cheers, Ronni On 12/02/2010, at 5:47 PM, Eugene wrote: Hi Marlene, I have had this problem with some mics. Here is possibly the reason: Modern Macintosh machines DO NOT HAVE A MICROPHONE PORT! They have a Line-In Audio Port. In common terms the different is a microphone port has power on it. A Line-In has no power on it is level so devices have to be self powered (like turn tables, external music reorders, etc.) Apple did this because the Macintosh is Huge in Music Circles. So your best bet would be to go to your local electronics store and get a USB microphone port. My own solution was buying a USB headset with a microphone. Regards, Eugene (null) 4.tiff On 12/02/2010, at 5:18 PM, Marlene Oostryck wrote: Hello all I am new to Mac (Oct 09) but have had many years making very successful digital stories using Photo Story 3 on PCs. I changed to a Mac (the best decision ever) and am now making my first DVD with iMovie. I have - iMac 24 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (10.5.8) All has gone very well to date - have edited 1700 photos in iPhoto, selected 220 for my first DVD in iMovie, put in Ken Burns effect, have written a script to go with the digital story and am now having difficulty recording a voiceover using an external microphone. I can record using the iMac in-built microphone but am not happy with the sound quality and would prefer to use an external mic: Logitech ClearChat stereo (with headphones ). (checked on a PC - is working correctly) I have plugged the external mic into the audio In and the headphone ports on the back of the iMac. I have also reset : Apple/Systems Preferences/Sound/Input/Built-in Input. I have searched Mac Help, my Mac books and Google but have not been able to come up with anything. Any advice would be appreciated. Regards -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Recording voiceover in iMovie 09 - external microphone
Hi again Marlene, I've always found Daniel Kerr MacWizardry can supply Logitech at very reasonable prices. Contact Daniel for a price. --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: dan...@macwizardry.com.au Web:http://www.macwizardry.com.au Cheers, Ronni On 13/02/2010, at 10:33 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hi Marlene, Eugene is correct the line-in connection isn't the same as a mic jack. The line-in requires a pre-amp of some kind before any audio will be detected. You'll need a USB headset. If you want to stick with Logitech they do have the Logitech Clear Chat Pro USB Headset. You can purchase through the Apple Store Australia for $89.95 Free Delivery. http://store.apple.com/au/product/TP910ZM/A Shop around, you might find a better price at a local shop. Cheers, Ronni On 12/02/2010, at 5:47 PM, Eugene wrote: Hi Marlene, I have had this problem with some mics. Here is possibly the reason: Modern Macintosh machines DO NOT HAVE A MICROPHONE PORT! They have a Line-In Audio Port. In common terms the different is a microphone port has power on it. A Line-In has no power on it is level so devices have to be self powered (like turn tables, external music reorders, etc.) Apple did this because the Macintosh is Huge in Music Circles. So your best bet would be to go to your local electronics store and get a USB microphone port. My own solution was buying a USB headset with a microphone. Regards, Eugene (null) 4.tiff On 12/02/2010, at 5:18 PM, Marlene Oostryck wrote: Hello all I am new to Mac (Oct 09) but have had many years making very successful digital stories using Photo Story 3 on PCs. I changed to a Mac (the best decision ever) and am now making my first DVD with iMovie. I have - iMac 24 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (10.5.8) All has gone very well to date - have edited 1700 photos in iPhoto, selected 220 for my first DVD in iMovie, put in Ken Burns effect, have written a script to go with the digital story and am now having difficulty recording a voiceover using an external microphone. I can record using the iMac in-built microphone but am not happy with the sound quality and would prefer to use an external mic: Logitech ClearChat stereo (with headphones ). (checked on a PC - is working correctly) I have plugged the external mic into the audio In and the headphone ports on the back of the iMac. I have also reset : Apple/Systems Preferences/Sound/Input/Built-in Input. I have searched Mac Help, my Mac books and Google but have not been able to come up with anything. Any advice would be appreciated. Regards -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
