How to Make My Mic work?

Discussion in 'Science, Technology & Car Chat' started by Woruro, Sep 25, 2009.

  1. Woruro

    Woruro Active Member

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    Hey guys.

    So I bought a mic the other day, hoping to use it to sing Karaoke. I have karaoke videos (ie. music and no voice) on my PC already.

    However, the mic I got seems to be one of those that just record your voice, and doesn't really amplify it.

    So my question is, is there a way I can make my mic amplify my voice, using it as like a loudspeaker instead of a recording instrument?

    Thanks a lot, feel free to ask questions! Thanks
     
    #1 Woruro, Sep 25, 2009
  2. Phantoman

    Phantoman Well-Known Member

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    Most soundcards have the option to +20db boost your mic. If yours does, did you enable it then ?

    In XP you would double-click on the speaker icon in the systray to open the Volume Control. Then you choose Options menu -> Properties -> Recording -> Make sure Microphone is a selected recording source -> OK. Then make sure your Mic recording volume is max and then click on the Advanced button if it's possible and enable +20db boost.
     
    #2 Phantoman, Sep 25, 2009