Web Cam . . . Which One?

richardwy · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:39 am Post subject: Web Cam . . . Which One?

My old iMac (RIP) had one built in. This rig does not, & I don't own one.

So, weigh in. Which one should this hack buy to make Skype lessons etc a happy thing.
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spyke · Veteran Member Joined: 08 Jul 2008 Posts: 177

do you have a mic?

richardwy · Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 5:24 am Post subject:

oops, need one of those also.

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spyke · Veteran Member Joined: 08 Jul 2008 Posts: 177

I really like this webcam: http://amzn.com/B0042X8NT6
It's capable of full-HD (1080p), which is unheard-of for a webcam.

This is its main competitor: http://amzn.com/B003M2YT96

As far as microphones go, I often use the mics on my Zoom H4n. If you don't do a lot of playing in your lessons, this is the best vocal mic there is:
http://amzn.com/B000BQXOEM

Rapier232 · Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 8:28 am Post subject:

I use a Microsoft Lifecam HD with a built in mic. Both work brilliantly with Skype, when I talk to the USA every week.
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richardwy · Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 5:26 pm Post subject:

TY guys

Yikes, a $300 mic!! Will nose about for something <cough> cheaper

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Rapier232 · Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 1:23 am Post subject:

The Microsoft Lifecam has a built in mike, you won't need to buy a separate one.
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Smith-Watkins Bb
Will Spencer Bb
Eclipse Flugel
Smith Watkins K2 Cornet
JP152 C Trumpet
Besson Bugle

richardwy · Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 6:41 am Post subject:

TY

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richardwy · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:38 am Post subject:

robertgrier · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:29 pm Post subject:

I teach Skype lessons. I have a Logitech 9000 webcam. You wnat a web cam with auto focus. I use a logitech stand alone mic for $30.00. None of the built in mics like trumpets.
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richardwy · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:42 pm Post subject:

robertgrier · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 6:20 pm Post subject:

RandyTX · Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:05 am Post subject:

I'll toss in a vote for the Samson USB condenser mic (mine is a C01U, although there may be a new version by now).

It works very well with both a Mac and a PC, and has fantastic sound for voice. I have not used it for musical recording, but it gives you a nice clear "radio announcer" quality voice for skype or ichat, etc. I think some people use them for audio podcasts as well. It might work decently well for trumpet as well, at least better than the typical built-in microphone, but you'd probably have to experiment with distances and such to get an ideal match.

Unlike most condenser mics, you don't have to have a special board to plug it in, or supply wall-wart power, it runs off just the USB line from your computer. I also sprung for a short desktop stand for it, so it's permanently in place and up out of the way.
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richardwy · Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:41 am Post subject:

TY Randy, Bob, & Rapier, & any I missed.

Ugh. I'd forgotten the joys of PC ownership

Hope it's sorted out. I've turned off the Lifecam mic, & was able to record, albeit poorly, with my headphone mic.

So, I'm expecting the Logitech will work fine. Ty, again Bob.

After viewing "fixes" at the Microsoft Support site, stuff is what it is.

I miss my iMac.
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