Thanks for the suggestion, and I will consider looking into those. Thanks again. On Thu, 18 Jan 2007 08:01:19 -0000, "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> said: > Hi Chris, > > How about a tie clip mic that just goes in the mic jack? They are > readily > available from Maplin, Hagger, and other places. > > 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: 18 January 2007 07:11 > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] Re: Microphone query > > 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? 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