Re: iPod/iTalk voice recording

[Greg Sharp]

I don't know if this applies but some info from the iPodLounge site forums
(though I don't know how accurate this is)/

It seems the italk requires a Dynamic  microphone, not a condenser mic.

Many others reported problems with external mics and there were claims
Griffin had acknowledged the problem. I went to Griffins site but could find
no mention. It may be worth contacting their support.

All the best
Greg Sharp


On 17/11/04 10:38 PM, "Edward Arrowsmith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

> Hi Paul
> 
> I have the plug to go into iTalk.
> 
> The amp is for an audience. There is an output on the amp which works
> when plugged into a Windows laptop but not when plugged into
> iTalk/iPod.
> 
> I have recorded successfully so far by recording from the PA speaker
> but there is a lot of background noise. I need to get a 'clean' sound
> by recording from the amp.
> 
> I am going to try using another line from the amp to the iPod.
> 
> Thanks for your help Paul, much appreciated.
> 
> Best wishes
> edward
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 17/11/2004, at 5:04 AM, WAMUG Mailing List wrote:
>> Hi Edward
>> 
>> By the way Griffin has made this I suppose they expect a mic plugged
>> directly into the iTalk.
>> This would probably only require a small adapter for the end of your
>> microphone lead so it can plug into the iTalk's external mic input -
>> 3.5mm mini-jack.
>> 
>> Is there a reason why you need to use the amp? Apart from playing it
>> *at* the iTalk that is;)
>> Is the amp for an audience?
>> If you do need to use it, there needs to be an output on the amp.
>> All you would need then is a cable with suitable ends to go between the
>> amp and the iTalk.
>> 
>> If you have tried the above to no avail then the problem may be in the
>> vicinity of the iPod/iTalk itself.
>> I take it you have recorded successfully with the built-in mic in the
>> iTalk.
>> Is there control software for the iTalk?
>> Maybe you need to select the external mic port or some such. Out of my
>> league there, I try not to think about iPods, I dont know much about
>> G5s
>> either;)
>> 
>> Also, try plugging in a known good source before you go too much
>> further.
>> Someones computer mic or similar that is working in another device.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Good luck
>> 
>> Paul
>> 
>> PS searching formums (fora?) can sometimes help fill gaps too
> 
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iPod/iTalk voice recording

[Edward Arrowsmith]

Hi Paul

I have the plug to go into iTalk.

The amp is for an audience. There is an output on the amp which works 
when plugged into a Windows laptop but not when plugged into 
iTalk/iPod.


I have recorded successfully so far by recording from the PA speaker 
but there is a lot of background noise. I need to get a 'clean' sound 
by recording from the amp.


I am going to try using another line from the amp to the iPod.

Thanks for your help Paul, much appreciated.

Best wishes
edward




On 17/11/2004, at 5:04 AM, WAMUG Mailing List wrote:

Hi Edward

By the way Griffin has made this I suppose they expect a mic plugged
directly into the iTalk.
This would probably only require a small adapter for the end of your
microphone lead so it can plug into the iTalk's external mic input -
3.5mm mini-jack.

Is there a reason why you need to use the amp? Apart from playing it
*at* the iTalk that is;)
Is the amp for an audience?
If you do need to use it, there needs to be an output on the amp.
All you would need then is a cable with suitable ends to go between the
amp and the iTalk.

If you have tried the above to no avail then the problem may be in the
vicinity of the iPod/iTalk itself.
I take it you have recorded successfully with the built-in mic in the 
iTalk.

Is there control software for the iTalk?
Maybe you need to select the external mic port or some such. Out of my
league there, I try not to think about iPods, I dont know much about 
G5s

either;)

Also, try plugging in a known good source before you go too much 
further.

Someones computer mic or similar that is working in another device.



Good luck

Paul

PS searching formums (fora?) can sometimes help fill gaps too

Re: iPod/iTalk voice recording

[Paul Kitchener]

Edward Arrowsmith wrote:

About 10 days ago I posted about my problem recording with iTalk and an 
iPod from an external mic through a (pre)amp.


I still have not sorted the problem. Currently I record by putting the 
iPod in front of the PA speaker.


But I want to thank Mark Secker, Greg Sharp and Paul Kitchener for their 
input, I really appreciate the time you took to help.


Best wishes
edward

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Hi Edward

By the way Griffin has made this I suppose they expect a mic plugged 
directly into the iTalk.
This would probably only require a small adapter for the end of your 
microphone lead so it can plug into the iTalk's external mic input - 
3.5mm mini-jack.


Is there a reason why you need to use the amp? Apart from playing it 
*at* the iTalk that is;)

Is the amp for an audience?
If you do need to use it, there needs to be an output on the amp.
All you would need then is a cable with suitable ends to go between the 
amp and the iTalk.


If you have tried the above to no avail then the problem may be in the 
vicinity of the iPod/iTalk itself.

I take it you have recorded successfully with the built-in mic in the iTalk.
Is there control software for the iTalk?
Maybe you need to select the external mic port or some such. Out of my 
league there, I try not to think about iPods, I dont know much about G5s 
either;)


Also, try plugging in a known good source before you go too much further.
Someones computer mic or similar that is working in another device.



Good luck

Paul

PS searching formums (fora?) can sometimes help fill gaps too

iPod/iTalk voice recording

[Edward Arrowsmith]

About 10 days ago I posted about my problem recording with iTalk and an 
iPod from an external mic through a (pre)amp.


I still have not sorted the problem. Currently I record by putting the 
iPod in front of the PA speaker.


But I want to thank Mark Secker, Greg Sharp and Paul Kitchener for 
their input, I really appreciate the time you took to help.


Best wishes
edward 

Re: iPod/iTalk voice recording

[Paul Kitchener]

Edward Arrowsmith wrote:

I am trying to record a voice using an external mic into an amp and then 
line out to iPod via iTalk.


Can you test the output from that line to ensure there IS a signal going 
to the iPod.


Are you using the amp in between the mic and the iPod for a reason?


Good Luck

Paul

Re: iPod/iTalk voice recording

[Greg Sharp]

I'd try just recording through the iTalk's built in microphone to see if
it's working properly first. If that works then try plugging the external
mike into the iTalk and see if it still works. This won't fix the problem
but it will isolate where the problem may be. Is it essential that the mike
goes through an external amp first?

Greg Sharp
Webmaster/President
Australian Mac Users Group

On 2/11/04 6:32 PM, "Edward Arrowsmith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

> I am trying to record a voice using an external mic into an amp and
> then line out to iPod via iTalk.
> 
> There is only silence when I record.
> 
> Any help greatly appreciated.
> 
> Thanks and Best wishes
> edward 
> 
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iPod/iTalk voice recording

[Edward Arrowsmith]

I am trying to record a voice using an external mic into an amp and 
then line out to iPod via iTalk.


There is only silence when I record.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks and Best wishes
edward