Audacity Forum

Thanks much for the info. I think I'm getting close to knowing what I'll want. Sounds like I have a few ways to go on the microphone so I'll do a bit more checking on that. Now, the soundcard. As I said, I have a HP mid-level desktop. It has an integrated sound card (Realtek I think). Being that I a...

OK, thanks - sounds like my Sony mic is really for my Sony Camcorder (mini DV style). So, I'll pick another one. I still am not clear as to whether I can expect better quality from a mic/preamp setup or a USB Mic like the Logitech or Snownball I've read about. If I use the preamp setup, giving me th...

OK, thanks again. I did list my playback uses, but it doesn't hurt to repeat. I'll make some podcast type recordingd to link to my website so playback on computer. I also want to be able to make good sounding audio CDs as an audio business card and maybe for topic specific info. Playback might be co...

OK, thanks for the help so far. I sort of get it but I still have questions. If I get a preamp what exactly does that do? Is that instead of an external sound card? The Logitch mic for $20 or so - is it a good chioce for speach recordng? I'm fine with $100 mic if it make a noticable difference, reme...

Hi. New to this forum - read through abunch of threads - great info! I learned quite a bit reading here but I still have questions and would like specific recommendations for what to buy and how to proceed. I am a financial advisor and I want to make audio and video clips for my website, also make a...