use as computer mic? Is it possible to use the Olympus ME-15 Microphone as a computer mic for my PC? The reviewers were complaining about short cord and incompatibility with voice recognition software, which don't tell me anything useful. What I want to know is, can it work with Microsoft Windows? will it work for podcasting and TeamSpeak? can it at least work with SNDREC.EXE (Sound recorder, that comes with windows)? The cord length is not a problem because I intend to use the front panel for ease of removal when not in use.Looking forward to hearing from you,Kevin use as computer mic? Is it possible to use the Olympus ME-15 Microphone as a computer mic for my PC? The reviewers were complaining about short cord and incompatibility with voice recognition... » Read More use as computer mic? Is it possible to use the Olympus ME-15 Microphone as a computer mic for my PC? The reviewers were complaining about short cord and incompatibility with voice recognition software, which don't tell me anything useful. What I want to know is, can it work with Microsoft Windows? will it work for podcasting and TeamSpeak? can it at least work with SNDREC.EXE (Sound recorder, that comes with windows)? The cord length is not a problem because I intend to use the front panel for ease of removal when not in use.Looking forward to hearing from you,Kevin « Show Less
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I would be grateful if you could post how you did this a mic on your computer. I have now tried a couple of ways and as the other poster had said, it did not work. I plugged it into the mic jack on my laptop. I then tried recording with 1) Sound recorder (under Microsoft Accesories) and with 2) Audicity. For Auditicy, I verified it could record fine w/o the mic and made sure I had the source input for auditcity be a microphone. so it appears the other poster is correct - but if you know some trick, please post so the rest of us can use it! (or if you realize you were mistaken, it would help us to know that too.) Thanks much. I would be grateful if you could post how you did this a mic on your computer. I have now tried a couple of ways and as the other poster had said, it did not work. I plugged it into the mic jack on my laptop. I then tried recording with 1) Sound recorder (under Microsoft Accesories) and with 2) Audicity. For Auditicy, I verified it could record fine w/o the mic and made sure I had the source input for auditcity be a microphone. so it appears the other poster is correct - but if you know some trick, please post so the rest of us can use it! (or if you realize you were mistaken, it would help... » Read More I would be grateful if you could post how you did this a mic on your computer. I have now tried a couple of ways and as the other poster had said, it did not work. I plugged it into the mic jack on my laptop. I then tried recording with 1) Sound recorder (under Microsoft Accesories) and with 2) Audicity. For Auditicy, I verified it could record fine w/o the mic and made sure I had the source input for auditcity be a microphone. so it appears the other poster is correct - but if you know some trick, please post so the rest of us can use it! (or if you realize you were mistaken, it would help us to know that too.) Thanks much. « Show Less
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I have been using this microphone as my computer mic for a few years now. No issues at all, I only saw this conversation because I am buying a replacement mic, since mine has finally worn out.
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Thank you for posting and answering this question. I was wondering myself if it was computer compatible. I will search for other products. Much appreciated.
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I don't own this microphone but I expect you're wrong; it is most likely powered by plug-in-power (phantom power is a different powering method used with XLR connectors), which is provided by many microphone inputs, including many PC inputs.
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Actually, I bought the thing myself after no one replied, and it Indeed does not work with the TRS plug in a PC. The reason being, the microphone requires a voltage that can only come from an Olympus product. Building a phantom-power source for this mic is not practical nor feasible.After that ordeal, I bought the Audio-Technica ATR-35S Lavalier Microphone (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006I51V), and it works just fine, although a different Audio-Technica product would have been a better choice for me, their website has more products than Amazon. Hope this prevents more bad purchases,Kevin Actually, I bought the thing myself after no one replied, and it Indeed does not work with the TRS plug in a PC. The reason being, the microphone requires a voltage that can only come from an Olympus product. Building a phantom-power source for this mic is not practical nor feasible.After that ordeal, I bought the Audio-Technica ATR-35S Lavalier Microphone (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006I51V), and it works just fine, although a different Audio-Technica product would have been a better choice for me, their website has more products than Amazon. Hope this... » Read More Actually, I bought the thing myself after no one replied, and it Indeed does not work with the TRS plug in a PC. The reason being, the microphone requires a voltage that can only come from an Olympus product. Building a phantom-power source for this mic is not practical nor feasible.After that ordeal, I bought the Audio-Technica ATR-35S Lavalier Microphone (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006I51V), and it works just fine, although a different Audio-Technica product would have been a better choice for me, their website has more products than Amazon. Hope this prevents more bad purchases,Kevin « Show Less
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I have this mic and would like to try that on my laptop. since it only has one plug (not two) - where exactly should I plug it in? I don't want to wreck it...What applications do you use it for? I really would like to see if it will work with dragon naturally speaking version 11.5
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No, I use it for my Windows computer. It's just the same as a normal desktop microphone for a computer.
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I can tell you from experience that if you have an interface, you can use this mic on Skype and messenger-like programs. I was quite surprised when I found out you could do that. But that's the same with any mic really.
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Yes. I myself, however, would prefer a smaller mic with a stand specifically made for pc/laptop use, as opposed to this large hand-held mic (unless you have a large desktop and a stand for it...otherwise you have to hold it and I don't know how long it would be comfortable to do so. But yes, the small jack will fit and it will work just fine with a pc/laptop.
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Cynthia, your PC should have two mini jacks, one for a mic and the other for a headset. plug it into the mic jack. The next challenge is figuring out how to get it to work. If you are using a MAC, I can't help, but ig you are using a PC running any version of Windows you may have to go to the speaker symbol on the task bar in the far right side on my systems, right click and open recording devices. To record you may want to load Audacity, a free sound audio recording/editor. My mic had a touchy on/off switch, but it works fine now. The Sound controls are also available in the Control Panel. Good luck. I live mine. Cynthia, your PC should have two mini jacks, one for a mic and the other for a headset. plug it into the mic jack. The next challenge is figuring out how to get it to work. If you are using a MAC, I can't help, but ig you are using a PC running any version of Windows you may have to go to the speaker symbol on the task bar in the far right side on my systems, right click and open recording devices. To record you may want to load Audacity, a free sound audio recording/editor. My mic had a touchy on/off switch, but it works fine now. The Sound controls are also available in the Control Panel.... » Read More Cynthia, your PC should have two mini jacks, one for a mic and the other for a headset. plug it into the mic jack. The next challenge is figuring out how to get it to work. If you are using a MAC, I can't help, but ig you are using a PC running any version of Windows you may have to go to the speaker symbol on the task bar in the far right side on my systems, right click and open recording devices. To record you may want to load Audacity, a free sound audio recording/editor. My mic had a touchy on/off switch, but it works fine now. The Sound controls are also available in the Control Panel. Good luck. I live mine. « Show Less
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I looked up this the Olympus VN-5000 0n Olympus.com and found the cable KA-333 Compaticord - the description states that you can transfer recording to other recording devices or to a PC. It lists the price at $16.99. I will buy it and check it out!
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See bro, the mic needs a micro 3D USB input, it allows it to be compatible with all laptops. Tho it is compatible with a desk top at anytime. This sound USB drive can be bought here on amazon for a low prize of $10 or less.
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I downloaded the trial to USB Audio Recorder Pro and it does indeed work with the mic HOWEVER you can only use the mic with this specific app... :'( Has anyone else figured this out?
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That depends on exactly how you want to use it. This mic will require some sort of interface and that is what will need to be compatable with Windows 8 (which is likely it will be). This will not plug into a regular sound card as it requires an XLR jack. You can buy XLR to TRS converters as well as USB converters. However, this mic comes in a USB version. It would work excelent as a Blog Caster's mic. Windows 8 most certainly has generic drivers that would work with it. ASIO4ALL is a good generic open source driver available free (search ASIO4ALL, you can't miss it). So if you want to plug directly into your computer this mic will be problematic without other appropreate equipement. The AT2020USB will plug directly into a USB port and any audio software should see it as an available input.
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Sorry I don't have the answer. I use my on an Olympus voice recorder, works excellent!
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My mic works fine, so I assume it has something to do with the connection or what you are plugging it into, try it out on someone else's computer
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I don't know what that is... But, basically, if your software allows recording from a microphone plugged into your computer's 'line in' or 'microphone' jack and it's a 3.5mm type (the most common), then you should be fine. Keep in mind, though, that the cord is only 3 feet, so if your computer's input jack (mentioned above) is in the back of your computer, then it might not reach.This microphone is mainly useful for camcorder use (Because the built-in microphone on most camcorders do not record sound very well, or, even if they do, they pick up all of the sounds in the room rather than mainly your voice).FH I don't know what that is... But, basically, if your software allows recording from a microphone plugged into your computer's 'line in' or 'microphone' jack and it's a 3.5mm type (the most common), then you should be fine. Keep in mind, though, that the cord is only 3 feet, so if your computer's input jack (mentioned above) is in the back of your computer, then it might not reach.This microphone is mainly useful for camcorder use (Because the built-in microphone on most camcorders do not record sound very well, or, even if they do, they pick up all of the sounds in the room... » Read More I don't know what that is... But, basically, if your software allows recording from a microphone plugged into your computer's 'line in' or 'microphone' jack and it's a 3.5mm type (the most common), then you should be fine. Keep in mind, though, that the cord is only 3 feet, so if your computer's input jack (mentioned above) is in the back of your computer, then it might not reach.This microphone is mainly useful for camcorder use (Because the built-in microphone on most camcorders do not record sound very well, or, even if they do, they pick up all of the sounds in the room rather than mainly your voice).FH « Show Less
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That I do not know as I use PC format. IT does not have its own software program as does Sony, for example and has to be opened through Windows Explorer in my case. I have used one of my Sony recorder programs however. I would not purchase this unit or an Olympus for that reason as they are not customer friendly.
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Hi Jhon D., mic for this Sony MDRNC8/WMI works only for noise cancelling and will not work on PC. -Ely
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Yes, I am using this with cord my Behringer microphone. I have to fiddle about with the "Recording devices" screen to make it an input, but yes it works. (Actually, Windows 8.1 Pro, but should work with Home version as well) Also works with XP; I haven't seen if there is a Linux driver for it yet though.
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Yes, it can. I had not done this personally, so I set up a test. I have a Dell Inspiron laptop running Windows 7. The only difference with the QuickTap setup was that instead of connecting the "audio from phone" cable into a tape or digital recorder, I connected to the microphone port on my laptop. I used Windows Sound Recorder, which came with Windows 7. It worked perfectly. On stopping the recording, I just had to give it a title and it was saved to my Documents as a .wma file.
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Hello Janay,The mic doesn't come with a recording software. Not sure what kind of sound card your computer comes with, however by you asking I think you may not have it built in.I use Sony Sound Forge Audio Studio V10, it is nice and simple enough to mix music with your voice recoding, it is worth the investment, I bought it from Amazon.You can also download a free software from Audacity.com and see which you like better. Sony does more for a reasonable price.Good luck and I hope this helps you.Samir Shamoun