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    E1505 - External Microphone - How?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Emkay, Apr 11, 2006.

  1. Emkay

    Emkay Newbie

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    First time poster - I just got my new E1505, and I'm trying to find my way around it. It doesn't seem to have a built-in microphone. Is there a way to hook up an external mic? :confused: I'm planning on mixing video on the road, and I need a way to input voice overs.

    Any thoughts appreciated.
     
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    justlam Notebook Enthusiast

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    Cheapest solution would be purchasing a USB (Digital) Mic.
     
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    Emkay Newbie

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    Thanks. After searching Dell's site and looking more closely, there's a mic-in, which accepts a mono mic (the printed materials with the notebook were confusing). :eek:

    Do you think the USB/digital mic will get better sound quality than an analog mic through the mic-in port?
     
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