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How to improve the effectiveness of a camcorder's built-in microphone

We video-tape work meetings but some speakers are quiet and we cannot pick up comments from them. We don't have the manpower to tape from the front and back and then splice the two. Also, my ...
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Headphones impedance and the SPL

The headphones A has an impedance of 32 Ohms. The headphones B has an impedance of 250 Ohms. Both of the headphones are similar by size. Is it right that the headphones B will play quieter by ...
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Preventing headphone static with USB to 3.5mm adapter

I recently got a new pair of IEMs (In-ear monitors), and while sound quality is really good, I am getting a constant hissing sound when I use them with my laptop. I know that the static is caused by ...
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Equipment: new interface necessary or not? (Using Mackie 402-VLZ3 with 2010 iMac)

Okay, so I'm looking for advice on what's the most appropriate equipment decision for my situation. I started with a 2007 MacBook Pro, and I eventually realized that the integrated Intel sound card ...
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Why does my Variable Audio Out not send a signal from my Toshiba 26AV500 TV?

I have a computer hooked up to a Toshiba 26AV500 TV with an HDMI cable. The TV has a Variable Audio Out with RCA cords as well as a Digital Optical Audio-Out, that is hooked up to my amp (which is ...
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How can I clean up my laptop's sound card input?

My Windows XP laptop has a sound card that's integrated with the motherboard. I've tried doing some recording directly into Audacity using my headset microphone, but I always get an unacceptable ...