Microphone - Revision history

Dave: /* Mac */

2016-04-07T23:38:42Z

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	* No facility for picking channels (eg: you may have mic 1 on left channel and mic 2 on right channel, and want them both mixed to center, or you may have your mics coming in from SoundFlower on some channel above 2)		* No facility for picking channels (eg: you may have mic 1 on left channel and mic 2 on right channel, and want them both mixed to center, or you may have your mics coming in from SoundFlower on some channel above 2)
	* Only One Stereo Channel available. (you may want to have three or more mics)		* Only One Stereo Channel available. (you may want to have three or more mics)

	~~The above things are coming soon. Crossing fingers.~~

	For now, if you need these features, use [http://www.apple.com/ilife/garageband/ GarageBand] with [http://www.kjams.com/wiki/Recording this article] as a guide to GarageBand 101. Or use [http://www.rogueamoeba.com/audiohijackpro/ Audio Hijack Pro], or use [http://www.rogueamoeba.com/audiohijack/ Audio Hijack (Lite)] along with [http://rogueamoeba.com/freebies/ Line In] ([http://rogueamoeba.com/freebies/download/LineIn.dmg Direct Download]), I like the extra features of the Pro version.		For now, if you need these features, use [http://www.apple.com/ilife/garageband/ GarageBand] with [http://www.kjams.com/wiki/Recording this article] as a guide to GarageBand 101. Or use [http://www.rogueamoeba.com/audiohijackpro/ Audio Hijack Pro], or use [http://www.rogueamoeba.com/audiohijack/ Audio Hijack (Lite)] along with [http://rogueamoeba.com/freebies/ Line In] ([http://rogueamoeba.com/freebies/download/LineIn.dmg Direct Download]), I like the extra features of the Pro version.

	For extra insane awesome with Garage Band, get yourself a [http://www.korg.com/nanoseries2 KORG NanoController]. I've got one and I pipe both kJams and the mic input thru garage band, and use the actual hardware sliders on the KORG to adjust my levels. OMG i can't tell you how awesome that is. If you go this route, i'll help you set it up, just write to me.

	In Audio Hijack, hijack the microphone port or the "Line In" application, and you should start getting sound from the mic. If you do NOT have a pre-amp on your mic, you will need to add the "V4X Effect -> Double Gain" to amp up the microphone signal a bit, tho you wil get some hiss, which you can then try to minimize with a Graphic EQ effect. At that point some KJ's like to add a reverb or chorus effect, to make the vocals sound a bit more like you're in a large theater.		In Audio Hijack, hijack the microphone port or the "Line In" application, and you should start getting sound from the mic. If you do NOT have a pre-amp on your mic, you will need to add the "V4X Effect -> Double Gain" to amp up the microphone signal a bit, tho you wil get some hiss, which you can then try to minimize with a Graphic EQ effect. At that point some KJ's like to add a reverb or chorus effect, to make the vocals sound a bit more like you're in a large theater.
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	If you also want to sweeten the audio of the music itself, you can at the same time hijack kJams, and add whatever effects you wish.		If you also want to sweeten the audio of the music itself, you can at the same time hijack kJams, and add whatever effects you wish.

	Keep in mind that digital audio processing (as opposed to using a mixing board) will always introduce ~~a very slight delay~~ in the audio.		Keep in mind that digital audio processing (as opposed to using a mixing board) will always introduce LATENCY in the audio.

	* this just in: the USB mic that comes with the Wii game "American Idol" works with kJams and has built-in reverb! JOY!		* this just in: the USB mic that comes with the Wii game "American Idol" works with kJams and has built-in reverb! JOY!

Dave: /* Mac */

2015-04-22T18:23:36Z

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	Professional KJ's will likely use a mixing board for all their microphone and audio sweetening needs. However if you just want to use the computer as your mixer and sweetener, you can! (make sure you have a fast computer, the more audio processing your computer does, the slower it goes)		Professional KJ's will likely use a mixing board for all their microphone and audio sweetening needs. However if you just want to use the computer as your mixer and sweetener, you can! (make sure you have a fast computer, the more audio processing your computer does, the slower it goes)

	I went ahead and got a dual head wireless mic system. Try [http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=dual+microphone+wireless this]. Many of these are VHF systems, tho I hear tell that UHF gives [www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=dual+microphone+wireless+uhf more professional] results (more expensive, less interference), I've had good success with mine.		I went ahead and got a dual head wireless mic system. Try [http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=dual+microphone+wireless this]. Many of these are VHF systems, tho I hear tell that UHF gives [http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=dual+microphone+wireless+uhf more professional] results (more expensive, less interference), I've had good success with mine.

	Here's an [http://www.soundtech.com/products/home-recording/stusbxlr10 awesome cable], it's got XLR on one side and USB on the other, and it's pre-amped!! Wow! [http://centrance.com/products/mp/ And another!]		Here's an [http://www.soundtech.com/products/home-recording/stusbxlr10 awesome cable], it's got XLR on one side and USB on the other, and it's pre-amped!! Wow! [http://centrance.com/products/mp/ And another!]

Dave: /* Mac */

2015-04-22T18:22:58Z

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	Professional KJ's will likely use a mixing board for all their microphone and audio sweetening needs. However if you just want to use the computer as your mixer and sweetener, you can! (make sure you have a fast computer, the more audio processing your computer does, the slower it goes)		Professional KJ's will likely use a mixing board for all their microphone and audio sweetening needs. However if you just want to use the computer as your mixer and sweetener, you can! (make sure you have a fast computer, the more audio processing your computer does, the slower it goes)

	I went ahead and got a dual head wireless mic system. Try [http://www.~~karaoke~~.com/~~cgi-bin/WebObjects/Karaoke.woa/wa/Karaoke~~/~~product~~?~~sku~~=~~AWM6112 this] or [http://www.karaokedirect.co.uk/awf-double-head-radio-mic-1169.html~~ this]. ~~These~~ are ~~both~~ VHF systems, tho I hear tell that UHF gives [~~http://~~www.~~karaoke~~.com/~~cgi-bin~~/~~WebObjects/Karaoke.woa/50/wa/Karaoke/product~~?~~wosid~~=~~vA4W2xruj4ju9fVsFvUJC0~~&~~key~~=~~35971~~ more professional] results (more expensive, less interference), I've had good success with mine. ~~Oooo! Here's an [http://www.gtdaudio.net/product_info.php?products_id=58 inexpensive UHF mic]!~~		I went ahead and got a dual head wireless mic system. Try [http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=dual+microphone+wireless this]. Many of these are VHF systems, tho I hear tell that UHF gives [www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=dual+microphone+wireless+uhf more professional] results (more expensive, less interference), I've had good success with mine.

	Here's an [http://www.soundtech.com/products/home-recording/stusbxlr10 awesome cable], it's got XLR on one side and USB on the other, and it's pre-amped!! Wow! [http://centrance.com/products/mp/ And another!]		Here's an [http://www.soundtech.com/products/home-recording/stusbxlr10 awesome cable], it's got XLR on one side and USB on the other, and it's pre-amped!! Wow! [http://centrance.com/products/mp/ And another!]

	If your microphone setup doesn't come with a pre-amp, you'll probably want a [~~http~~://~~www~~.griffintechnology.com~~/products~~/imic/ Griffin iMic], since it has a built-in pre-amp. You get much better sound and less hiss if you use a pre-amp. It is possible to use a microphone without a pre-amp, you can just plug the mic into your microphone port, but then you'll want to amp it in software, see below.		If your microphone setup doesn't come with a pre-amp, you'll probably want a [https://store.griffintechnology.com/imic/ Griffin iMic], since it has a built-in pre-amp. You get much better sound and less hiss if you use a pre-amp. It is possible to use a microphone without a pre-amp, you can just plug the mic into your microphone port, but then you'll want to amp it in software, see below.

	Depending on your microphone, you may need a [~~http~~://~~www~~.griffintechnology.com/~~products/instrumentcables~~ special adapter].		Depending on your microphone, you may need a [https://store.griffintechnology.com/micconnect-mic-interface-ipad special adapter].

	Now inside kJams->Preferences->Audio, at the bottom, pick the "Audio Input" from the list. Note: don't pick "internal microphone" as the input and "internal speakers" as the output because currently there is no feedback protection. Press OK to get out of preferences.		Now inside kJams->Preferences->Audio, at the bottom, pick the "Audio Input" from the list. Note: don't pick "internal microphone" as the input and "internal speakers" as the output because currently there is no feedback protection. Press OK to get out of preferences.

Dave: /* Windows */

2013-06-27T19:48:50Z

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	SoundFlower For Windows~~<br>~~		'''SoundFlower For Windows''' does not exist but you might try:<br>
	~~Does~~ not exist but you might try:
	http://jackaudio.org/jack_on_windows<br>		http://jackaudio.org/jack_on_windows<br>
	http://software.muzychenko.net/eng/vac.htm<br>		http://software.muzychenko.net/eng/vac.htm<br>

Dave: /* Windows */

2013-06-27T19:48:29Z

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	SoundFlower For Windows<br>		SoundFlower For Windows<br>
	Does not exist but you might try:		Does not exist but you might try:
	http://jackaudio.org/jack_on_windows		http://jackaudio.org/jack_on_windows<br>
	http://software.muzychenko.net/eng/vac.htm		http://software.muzychenko.net/eng/vac.htm<br>
	http://vb-audio.pagesperso-orange.fr/Cable/index.htm		http://vb-audio.pagesperso-orange.fr/Cable/index.htm<br>
	http://www.fx-max.com/fxt/		http://www.fx-max.com/fxt/<br>
	http://www.totalrecorder.com/		http://www.totalrecorder.com/<br>
	http://www.ntonyx.com/vac.htm		http://www.ntonyx.com/vac.htm<br>
	http://code.google.com/p/wormhole2/		http://code.google.com/p/wormhole2/<br>
	http://www.debugmode.com/frameserver/		http://www.debugmode.com/frameserver/<br>

	==Mac==		==Mac==

Dave: /* Windows */

2013-06-27T19:48:14Z

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 ==Mac==

Dave: /* Windows */

2012-08-24T03:12:33Z

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	==Windows==		==Windows==
	No mic support built in to kJams		No mic support is currently built in to kJams for Windows.

	If you're on Windows 7, [[Windows/Microphone\|this feature is built in]].		If you're on Windows 7, [[Windows/Microphone\|this feature is built in]].

Dave: /* Windows */

2012-08-24T03:12:17Z

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	==Windows==		==Windows==
	No mic support ~~yet~~, ~~but~~ try these, i do not know if they enable audio pass-thru:<br>		No mic support built in to kJams

			If you're on Windows 7, [[Windows/Microphone\|this feature is built in]].

			[https://karaoke.kjams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1930 Please vote] on if you need this feature.

			If you're not on Windows 7, try these, i do not know if they enable audio pass-thru:<br>
	http://cvibes.net/computers/EnableInputMonitor.html<br>		http://cvibes.net/computers/EnableInputMonitor.html<br>
	http://www.totalrecorder.com/productfr_tr.htm<br>		http://www.totalrecorder.com/productfr_tr.htm<br>
	http://audacity.sourceforge.net/about/<br>		http://audacity.sourceforge.net/about/<br>
	http://software.muzychenko.net/eng/vac.htm<br>		http://software.muzychenko.net/eng/vac.htm<br>

	==Mac==		==Mac==
	Professional KJ's will likely use a mixing board for all their microphone and audio sweetening needs. However if you just want to use the computer as your mixer and sweetener, you can! (make sure you have a fast computer, the more audio processing your computer does, the slower it goes)		Professional KJ's will likely use a mixing board for all their microphone and audio sweetening needs. However if you just want to use the computer as your mixer and sweetener, you can! (make sure you have a fast computer, the more audio processing your computer does, the slower it goes)

Dave at 07:04, 5 April 2012

2012-04-05T07:04:36Z

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			==Windows==
			No mic support yet, but try these, i do not know if they enable audio pass-thru:<br>
			http://cvibes.net/computers/EnableInputMonitor.html<br>
			http://www.totalrecorder.com/productfr_tr.htm<br>
			http://audacity.sourceforge.net/about/<br>
			http://software.muzychenko.net/eng/vac.htm<br>
			==Mac==
	Professional KJ's will likely use a mixing board for all their microphone and audio sweetening needs. However if you just want to use the computer as your mixer and sweetener, you can! (make sure you have a fast computer, the more audio processing your computer does, the slower it goes)		Professional KJ's will likely use a mixing board for all their microphone and audio sweetening needs. However if you just want to use the computer as your mixer and sweetener, you can! (make sure you have a fast computer, the more audio processing your computer does, the slower it goes)

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	* this just in: the USB mic that comes with the Wii game "American Idol" works with kJams and has built-in reverb! JOY!		* this just in: the USB mic that comes with the Wii game "American Idol" works with kJams and has built-in reverb! JOY!
	~~==Windows==~~
	~~No mic support yet, but try these, i do not know if they enable audio pass-thru:<br>~~
	~~http://cvibes.net/computers/EnableInputMonitor.html<br>~~
	~~http://www.totalrecorder.com/productfr_tr.htm<br>~~
	~~http://audacity.sourceforge.net/about/<br>~~
	~~http://software.muzychenko.net/eng/vac.htm<br>~~

Dave at 18:16, 13 March 2012

2012-03-13T18:16:02Z

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	For now, if you need these features, use [http://www.apple.com/ilife/garageband/ GarageBand] with [http://www.kjams.com/wiki/Recording this article] as a guide to GarageBand 101. Or use [http://www.rogueamoeba.com/audiohijackpro/ Audio Hijack Pro], or use [http://www.rogueamoeba.com/audiohijack/ Audio Hijack (Lite)] along with [http://rogueamoeba.com/freebies/ Line In] ([http://rogueamoeba.com/freebies/download/LineIn.dmg Direct Download]), I like the extra features of the Pro version.		For now, if you need these features, use [http://www.apple.com/ilife/garageband/ GarageBand] with [http://www.kjams.com/wiki/Recording this article] as a guide to GarageBand 101. Or use [http://www.rogueamoeba.com/audiohijackpro/ Audio Hijack Pro], or use [http://www.rogueamoeba.com/audiohijack/ Audio Hijack (Lite)] along with [http://rogueamoeba.com/freebies/ Line In] ([http://rogueamoeba.com/freebies/download/LineIn.dmg Direct Download]), I like the extra features of the Pro version.

	For extra insane awesome with Garage Band, get yourself a [http://www.korg.~~co.uk~~/~~products/software_controllers/nano/sc_nano.asp#GarageBandPlugIn~~ KORG NanoController]. I've got one and I pipe both kJams and the mic input thru garage band, and use the actual hardware sliders on the KORG to adjust my levels. OMG i can't tell you how awesome that is. If you go this route, i'll help you set it up, just write to me.		For extra insane awesome with Garage Band, get yourself a [http://www.korg.com/nanoseries2 KORG NanoController]. I've got one and I pipe both kJams and the mic input thru garage band, and use the actual hardware sliders on the KORG to adjust my levels. OMG i can't tell you how awesome that is. If you go this route, i'll help you set it up, just write to me.

	In Audio Hijack, hijack the microphone port or the "Line In" application, and you should start getting sound from the mic. If you do NOT have a pre-amp on your mic, you will need to add the "V4X Effect -> Double Gain" to amp up the microphone signal a bit, tho you wil get some hiss, which you can then try to minimize with a Graphic EQ effect. At that point some KJ's like to add a reverb or chorus effect, to make the vocals sound a bit more like you're in a large theater.		In Audio Hijack, hijack the microphone port or the "Line In" application, and you should start getting sound from the mic. If you do NOT have a pre-amp on your mic, you will need to add the "V4X Effect -> Double Gain" to amp up the microphone signal a bit, tho you wil get some hiss, which you can then try to minimize with a Graphic EQ effect. At that point some KJ's like to add a reverb or chorus effect, to make the vocals sound a bit more like you're in a large theater.