Mic question

thomasj · 03-24-2006, 05:00 AM

Hi there, finally got the guild to change to Speex and I'm loving being able to use vent without having to load up VPC on my old iBook.

I have a question about Mics though. I've read that you need a powered source, but how does the in-built microphone on laptops go? I'm using a new intel MacBook pro, and it has a built in iSight so i'm assuming the Mic would be of a decent quality.

Is it better to just buy a USB headset type deal, or would the built-in stuff suffice?

Thanks again for the OS X version of Ventril

Flagship · 03-24-2006, 09:58 AM

The built-in Mic on my MacBook Pro seems to work OK. But I really have not done much testing with it just to say: Yes, it works.

Check back later today for Prototype.9

wadesworld · 03-24-2006, 10:50 AM

A headset would be a better choice though. You'll get less noise from the speakers, which can cause echo.

I recommend a Griffin iMic, and then using whatever PC headset suits you best.

Wade

Flagship · 03-24-2006, 10:58 AM

Good point. Didn't think about feedback. Duh!

Bugsy · 03-30-2006, 07:31 PM

hi, thx for creating a mac client, one question:

i can hear everyone fine, but my mic won't let me talk w/ Vent in the background. Will the "Enable access" function in Univ. Access fix that or is there something i'm overlooking.

cheers,

Bugsy

wadesworld · 03-31-2006, 02:34 AM

Yes.

gramathy · 04-04-2006, 03:06 PM

The second-gen aluminum PowerBooks (when 1.5GHZ was fastest) and i think the third-gen, but i dont' know because i haven't tested it on them, have the built-in microphone in teh base, so you get a lot of fan vibration carrying over. Sounds like a wind tunnel if you're doing something intense like a game.

Headset allows you to isolate vent sound a lot better, and sounds a TON cleaner. Highly suggested: Logitech 350. Freakin' Sweet.

03-24-2006, 05:00 AM	#1
thomasj Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 12	Mic question Hi there, finally got the guild to change to Speex and I'm loving being able to use vent without having to load up VPC on my old iBook. I have a question about Mics though. I've read that you need a powered source, but how does the in-built microphone on laptops go? I'm using a new intel MacBook pro, and it has a built in iSight so i'm assuming the Mic would be of a decent quality. Is it better to just buy a USB headset type deal, or would the built-in stuff suffice? Thanks again for the OS X version of Ventril

03-24-2006, 09:58 AM	#2
Flagship Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Some insignifcant planet. Posts: 8,047	The built-in Mic on my MacBook Pro seems to work OK. But I really have not done much testing with it just to say: Yes, it works. Check back later today for Prototype.9 __________________ Flagship Industries, Inc. www.ventrilo.com

03-24-2006, 10:58 AM	#4
Flagship Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Some insignifcant planet. Posts: 8,047	Good point. Didn't think about feedback. Duh! __________________ Flagship Industries, Inc. www.ventrilo.com

03-30-2006, 07:31 PM	#5
Bugsy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1	mic output ok, no input when in background hi, thx for creating a mac client, one question: i can hear everyone fine, but my mic won't let me talk w/ Vent in the background. Will the "Enable access" function in Univ. Access fix that or is there something i'm overlooking. cheers, Bugsy

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03-24-2006, 10:50 AM	#3
wadesworld Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,934	A headset would be a better choice though. You'll get less noise from the speakers, which can cause echo. I recommend a Griffin iMic, and then using whatever PC headset suits you best. Wade

03-31-2006, 02:34 AM	#6
wadesworld Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,934	Yes.

04-04-2006, 03:06 PM	#7
gramathy Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 80	The second-gen aluminum PowerBooks (when 1.5GHZ was fastest) and i think the third-gen, but i dont' know because i haven't tested it on them, have the built-in microphone in teh base, so you get a lot of fan vibration carrying over. Sounds like a wind tunnel if you're doing something intense like a game. Headset allows you to isolate vent sound a lot better, and sounds a TON cleaner. Highly suggested: Logitech 350. Freakin' Sweet.