Recording sound from a microphone allows you to turn any modern computer into a multimedia center, and in some cases even more - into an entire recording studio. But one high-performance PC is not enough for this. We also need a high-quality speaker system (both a microphone and headphones with speakers) and specialized software. But for a friendly sound message, any equipment and built -in operating system tools are suitable , which also allow you to organize sound recording from a microphone. Both of these methods will be described in the framework of this material.
Connection
Let's start by choosing a microphone. Most modern laptops are equipped with such equipment by default. True, their quality leaves much to be desired, and if you want to really get better sound quality, then it is better to buy such a device separately. But for stationary system units, they must be purchased separately. Now the most common are two types of microphones. The first one is connected to a PC via USB. These are inexpensive and not quite high-quality devices that are great for undemanding home users. The second connection method is a 3.5 mm audio jack. There is already a choice. Both inexpensive devices for all occasions are offered, as well as serious models that are created purely for professionals. It is on the latter that you should pay attention if you need high-quality sound recording from a microphone. In the first case, a rectangular connector is used for connection. It is better to use the one that is located on the back of the system unit. But the second type of device is connected to the pink jack of the sound card. It is also better if he will be there.
Integrated Tools
After connecting the microphone, a message should appear in the lower left corner of the screen that the connector has been connected. Then you can record sound from the microphone. To do this, go to the address: "Start / All Programs / Accessories / Sound Recording." A window will open for performing this operation. Next, just click the “Start Recording” button. After that, the slider will start moving on the right. At the end, click the “Stop” button. After that, the “Save As” window will open. Enter the name of the entry and select a save location. The advantages of such a sound recording are its simplicity and accessibility. But the main drawback is the low quality of the received sound.
Specialized Programs
To organize high-quality sound recording on a PC, you need specialized software. The most popular program for recording music is Adobe Audition. It has a flexible set of tools and allows you to create professional tracks. The first minus is that it is shareware. That is, at the end of the test period you need to buy it, and its cost is about 12,000 rubles. The second nuance that you need to pay attention to is the need for a high-quality microphone. Of course, as in the previous case, just turning it on and recording will not work. Before launching it, you need to familiarize yourself with the program in detail and only then get to work.
Conclusion
Throughout this article, various ways of organizing microphone recording have been described. The easiest way to do this is with any working microphone and built-in tools of the operating system itself. But for a full-fledged home sound studio it will be better to use Adobe Audition.