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Quoting Brad Rogers <brad@xxxxxxxxxxxx>: > On Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:51:02 +0100 > james kilty <james@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > Hello james, > >> recorder. Do I need a high quality microphone - it needs to be a few >> feet away from the speakers (two) - if so, can you suggest a > > Whilst not being in anyway a specialist in recording technology, I'd > advise that you get a "directional" microphone. If you don't you'll > end up with all the background noise of people coughing, scraping > chairs, sniffing, shuffling their feet, holding their own > conversations, etc. > > As Rob has indicated, if you wish, you can pay upwards of £100. > Although, unless you're going to be using it frequently, that's > probably going to be too much. > > I think Google might prove useful for researching what's available. > I did have a word with one of my colleagues yesterday, he did mention one but I can't remember which one it was. I'll ask again today. While I was in Maplins yesterday I did notice that they have a range of microphones from about £10 upwards. Although I can't say if they'd be any good or not. When I find out what microphone my colleague mentioned I'll let you know. Rob -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html