Re: Having problems recording a narration
- From: Steve Rindsberg <abuse@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:55:28 -0400
Hi Bill,
Thanks for the extra detail. It helps understand the symptoms, if not the
solution.
In article <e5L3rNpJKHA.1252@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Landy wrote:
Steve,
Yes, the mikes do appear in the control panel for voice recording etc, but
windows doesn't always automatically switch to them as the default device
when they are plugged in. One has to go into the control panel and make
sure they are set as the device for recording (as opposed to the internal
sound card). Even then, the "green bar" does not show up in Powerpoint.
But as I said, it records nonetheless.
cheers
Bill
"Steve Rindsberg" <abuse@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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In article <#FAwOucJKHA.1252@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Landy wrote:
Steve,
Yes - you are correct. I've had this discussion here before (with EchoS
I
think?). It works for usb mikes that are part of headsets, but not for
ones
that are only microphones. e.g. conference usb mikes, webcams etc.
cheers
I wondered if that might have something to do with it (s'why I
specifically
mentioned the headset).
How weird! Thanks for the extra info.
We interrupt this thread to bring you a bit of wild speculation.
Headsets include their own "sound card" components. When you plug them in
and
look at your Windows sound settings, they show up as an alternative
recording/playback input. Perhaps USB mic-only devices don't include the
sound
card portion of the deal and Windows expects the existing sound card to
handle
the input.
When you plug in a mic-only device, one that doesn't give you the greenbar
in
PPT, does it appear in the playback or recording tabs of Control Panel |
Sounds? Or does it appear in just one and not the other?
Bill
"Steve Rindsberg" <abuse@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I'm guessing there's more to it than just "does not work for USB
microphones".
I just doublechecked to be certain: I *do* get the greenbar when I
check
sound
level using a USB headset that includes a mic. PPT 2007/SP2 on either
XP
or
Vista (tried both).
In article <uetbfEYJKHA.1252@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Echo S wrote:
Oh, how interesting. Thank you for this information. I did not know
that!
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"Landy" <noone@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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G'day Larry,
The "green bar" (set microphone level) does not work for USB
microphones
(doesn't work in PP2003 either). However, I have found that despite
this
the recording actually works. Try it.
cheers
Bill
"Larry_from_Los_Angeles" <lpsca@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I am 100% certain that my microphone is working because when I test
it
in
the
Microsoft Vista Control Panel/Sound/Recording the bars on the right
side
turn
green. Also when I use VoIP, I have no trouble with the microphone.
I am using Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 and when I go to Slide
Show/Record
Narration and the Record Narration box comes up.
I then go to Set Microphone Level and the Microphone Check box
comes
up.
And when I read the requested statement - nothing happens. No green
bar
appears as I speak into the microsphone. However if I unplug and
then
replug
the USB microphone connection into the USB port, I do at that time
see
for a
brief moment a green bar appear. I have also tried several
different
USB
ports on my computer and nothing happens.
I then still recorded onto my slides and saved the narration.
In View/Normal on each of the slides I see the audio icon.
However, when I try to double click on the audio icon or when I try
to
play
the slide show, there is no sound.
What might be happening?
Help please!
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