Are there voice activated mics that we can use for 2142????

**Elite209** · 03-30-07, 07:47 PM

i have a 1/4 input for my mic and all mics have 1/8 jack so i buy adapters mono to mono and stereo to mono and nothing works so im stuck using a instrument mic for now...what should i do

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**Axeager** · 03-30-07, 09:15 PM

Go to the store and buy a real mic. 8)

**MotoZ** · 03-30-07, 09:31 PM

1/4" mic input?! Are you playing in Carnegie Hall?

Just kidding. It sounds to me like you are trying to use a musician mic with a PC sound card. That will not work. PC sound cards expect a capacitive or condenser mic element, which is what is inside of PC mics and headsets. Try borrowing a PC headset or mic from a friend and see if it works with your system before troubleshooting further.

Ed

**Elite209** · 03-30-07, 11:40 PM

lol i have a firebox external sound card... and it has all 1/4" inputs so that mean i have to find 1/4" capable headsets and there isn't any. lol

i use this sound card for a .003 second delay for my music recording purposes...that i havent done in a while lol

my instrument mic is the only mic that works...i've even tried adapters for pc headsets going from 1/8 to 1/4" into my sound card but seems like no luck....

thanks for your thoughts on this subject...

**Keiron** · 03-30-07, 11:46 PM

Get a new soundcard then?

**Elite209** · 03-31-07, 12:14 AM

$350 soundcard people still hear me with the mic but it is inconvienant to pick it up and talk on it everytime ... sometimes im trying to talk and i get killed lol

**GI_Jeff13** · 03-31-07, 12:01 PM

Have you tried using a desktop mic stand. They hold a vocal mic and are used for recording. The height can be adjusted from about 1-2 feet. You can find them at most music stores. Then you dont have to pick up the mic but you still have to push V to talk.

**Brendan1962** · 03-31-07, 01:46 PM

but you can pick up an x-fi card for $35 - $40. Headset for $10-$150 depending on your preference. I believe you'll like and benefit from it. My headset gives spatial differentiation without costing an arm and a leg. I would recommend the purchase.

**Elite209** · 03-31-07, 03:44 PM

thanks brendan i think for now the desktop mic stand would be good....is the x-fi card a sound card..if so can i use it with my current sound card?

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