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Selina
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Messenger and Microphone
« on: Thursday 28 May 09 17:10 UTC (UK) »
I will try and ask this concisely and hope for answer please.

I use Windows Livr Messenger, I do not have a web cam but I am in contact with relatives that do have web cams with built in microphones.

I don‘t want to buy a web cam but could I buy a microphone and plug into USB and be able to speak to them on Windows Live Messenger, would it just involve plug in and go?   

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Re: Messenger and Microphone
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 28 May 09 17:32 UTC (UK) »
pretty much - I had that setup at one time. I think Messenger has a 'Wizard' to help you configure and test your Mike ....
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Selina
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Re: Messenger and Microphone
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 28 May 09 17:42 UTC (UK) »
Thanks LKL, that sounds hopeful.

Selina
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percy porter
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Re: Messenger and Microphone
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 28 May 09 18:11 UTC (UK) »
This would depend on the software and the type of microphone you obtained. I am not sure if you can get a usb mic and if you did I would suspect it would  cost more than a stand alone webcam, all of which are relatively cheap.

Most microphones that I am aware of would plug into your sound card and would require a certain amount input from someone to actually get it up and running. However try your local pc dealers they would not doubt be able to help.

Alan NZ
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Selina
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Re: Messenger and Microphone
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 28 May 09 18:21 UTC (UK) »
Thanks Alan, good advice. 

I have seen that I can get a webcam with mic quite cheaply - however I am not photogenic so would prefer mic alone really.

I really need to look into this at a dealer and get them to explain things then.

Thanks again

Selina 
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Re: Messenger and Microphone
« Reply #5 on: Thursday 28 May 09 18:38 UTC (UK) »
Hi Selina,

Amazon can supply a USB plug and play mic by Logitec...it seems to have some good review's.

Doesn't seem too expensive, see what you think.

Regards ,Tony


edit, the link might help.  Embarrassed

http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B0000ATCOR/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
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Selina
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Re: Messenger and Microphone
« Reply #6 on: Thursday 28 May 09 18:42 UTC (UK) »
Thanks Tony, will have a look now.

Selina
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Selina
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Re: Messenger and Microphone
« Reply #7 on: Thursday 28 May 09 18:48 UTC (UK) »
The reviews are good and it sounds easy to instal.  I think I may have seen that in supermarket so will look for it again.

Thanks

Selina
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kiwihalfpint
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Re: Messenger and Microphone
« Reply #8 on: Thursday 28 May 09 19:40 UTC (UK) »
Quote from: LKL on Thursday 28 May 09 17:32 UTC (UK)
pretty much - I had that setup at one time. I think Messenger has a 'Wizard' to help you configure and test your Mike ....

Same here ..... used it for Messenger and SKYPE and just as easy to test the Mike through Control Panel.

Cheers
KHP
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Selina
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Re: Messenger and Microphone
« Reply #9 on: Thursday 28 May 09 19:46 UTC (UK) »
Sounds like I can do this then!  Thanks KHP and all!

Selina
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Re: Messenger and Microphone
« Reply #10 on: Friday 29 May 09 19:26 UTC (UK) »
...and if it ain't what you want, get the webcam - if you cover the lens (black insulating tape will do it), then you can use the mike without being seen.

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Selina
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Re: Messenger and Microphone
« Reply #11 on: Friday 29 May 09 20:14 UTC (UK) »
Ha!  What a good idea, I never thought of that! 

Its not that I look completely like the back of a bus but I just don't fancy using a cam but would like to chat.

Many thanks for everyone's help.

Selina
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kiwihalfpint
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Re: Messenger and Microphone
« Reply #12 on: Friday 29 May 09 20:35 UTC (UK) »
Well you don't want people to see you sitting in your nightwear ..... I just aim the webcam for the back of the room. Grin
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