Thanks Steve. The reason why I wanted a USB mike in the first place is because I already have some headphones, and therefore I don't see the point of purchasing a headset mike. Thanks again. On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 22:57:21 -0000, "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> said: > Hi Chris, > > In my limited experience, don't go for a USB mic, they sound 'orrible at > the > other end. Go for a mic that plugs into the mic jack, especially if you > have a good sound card. > > All the best > -- > Computer Room Services: > the long cane for blind computer users. > Telephone Low-call: 08452 606 277 > International: +44(0)1438 742286, > Fax: +44(0)1438 759589 > mobile: +44(0)7956 334938, > Email: mailto:Steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Web site: http://www.comproom.co.uk > > > -----Original Message----- > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf > Of > Christopher Hallsworth > Sent: 17 January 2007 08:17 > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] Microphone query > > Hi all. > I was thinking of purchasing a USB microphone the other day to be used > for > Skype, however I have decided to wait till all my friends, particularly > my > girlfriend, to be on Skype before I buy one. So, for now, could I plug my > Sonus 1XT speaker into the microphone jack and use it as a mike? Thanks. > Christopher Hallsworth > Skype name chrishallsworth7266 > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > > > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > Christopher Hallsworth Skype name chrishallsworth7266 ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq