Sound Recording Best Practices

After completing this topic, you will be able to use the Control Panel to set up your microphone for recording.

Steps:

1. Open the Control Panel.

    

   Click the start button.

   Step 1

2. Click the Control Panel list item.

   Step 2

3. Double-click the Sounds and Audio Devices list item.

   Step 3

4. Set the microphone controls.

    

   Click the Audio tab.

   Step 4

5. Select the Volume control for the microphone.

    

   Click the Volume button.

   Step 5

6. Make sure that the desired microphone is selected. You can also adjust the volume.

   Step 6

7. You may want to turn down the volume for the internal microphone.

   Step 7

8. Close the Recording Control.

    

   Click the Close button.

   Step 8

9. You can use the Voice tab to test your hardware.

    

   Click the Voice tab.

   Step 9

10. Click the Test hardware button.

    Step 10

11. Click the Next > button.

    Step 11

12. Follow the instructions in the Sound Hardware Test Wizard to test your microphone.

     

    Click the Next > button.

    Step 12

13. Follow the instructions in the Sound Hardware Test Wizard to test your speakers.

     

    Click the Next > button.

    Step 13

14. Click the Finish button.

    Step 14

15. Close the properties for Sounds and Audio Devices.

     

    Click the OK button.

    Step 15

16. Close the Control Panel.

     

    Click the Close button.

    Step 16

17. You can start the Developer after setting up your microphone.

    Step 17

After completing this topic, you are able to use the Control Panel to set up your microphone for recording.

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