Comments on: Review: Samson C03U Recording Pak http://www.equixotic.com/2009/08/20/review-samson-c03u-recording-pak/ A starry-eyed quest for beautiful eLearning and presentations. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:26:01 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Chris http://www.equixotic.com/2009/08/20/review-samson-c03u-recording-pak/comment-page-1/#comment-1324 Chris Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:54:06 +0000 http://www.equixotic.com/?p=454#comment-1324 Hi Lee, What recording software are you using, and on which platform (Mac/PC)? I use GarageBand on the Mac, and there is an option to turn on monitoring. Most recording software should offer similar functionality. BTW, I wouldn't use stereo mix if you are recording narration. Hi Lee,

What recording software are you using, and on which platform (Mac/PC)?

I use GarageBand on the Mac, and there is an option to turn on monitoring. Most recording software should offer similar functionality.

BTW, I wouldn’t use stereo mix if you are recording narration.

]]> By: Lee http://www.equixotic.com/2009/08/20/review-samson-c03u-recording-pak/comment-page-1/#comment-1323 Lee Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:50:42 +0000 http://www.equixotic.com/?p=454#comment-1323 Hi i wonder if anyone can tell me if it is possible to monitor myself when i speak. also, i play music over the internet and have previously used a normal mic and played and spoke through stereo mix, when i use stereo mix as the default the c03u doesnt work like it did my other normal jackplug mic, (sorry im not too technical guys lol) does anyone know how to set this up to do the same or if it is possible, Many Thanks Lee Hi i wonder if anyone can tell me if it is possible to monitor myself when i speak.
also, i play music over the internet and have previously used a normal mic and played and spoke through stereo mix, when i use stereo mix as the default the c03u doesnt work like it did my other normal jackplug mic, (sorry im not too technical guys lol) does anyone know how to set this up to do the same or if it is possible,
Many Thanks
Lee

]]> By: Jim Dickeson http://www.equixotic.com/2009/08/20/review-samson-c03u-recording-pak/comment-page-1/#comment-1248 Jim Dickeson Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:36:30 +0000 http://www.equixotic.com/?p=454#comment-1248 Amanda, It sounds like you are having the frustration I described on this thread back in August. How long did you allow for the mic to install the driver software on your computer? I was able to remedy the problem, but I wish I had saved my notes on that experience. Try Googling things like Samson C03U driver install problem. Amanda,

It sounds like you are having the frustration I described on this thread back in August. How long did you allow for the mic to install the driver software on your computer?

I was able to remedy the problem, but I wish I had saved my notes on that experience. Try Googling things like Samson C03U driver install problem.

]]> By: Amanda http://www.equixotic.com/2009/08/20/review-samson-c03u-recording-pak/comment-page-1/#comment-1247 Amanda Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:40:12 +0000 http://www.equixotic.com/?p=454#comment-1247 I have the Samson C03U but I just can't figure out why it sounds so muffled when I record something in Audacity. The sound recording is set as 'Samson C03U' but the playback is set to 'VIA Audio (WAVE)' so i'm wondering if that has something to do with it. Does anyone know how I can change the playback format to make it sound good quality? It doesn't sound clear at all! I have the Samson C03U but I just can’t figure out why it sounds so muffled when I record something in Audacity. The sound recording is set as ‘Samson C03U’ but the playback is set to ‘VIA Audio (WAVE)’ so i’m wondering if that has something to do with it. Does anyone know how I can change the playback format to make it sound good quality? It doesn’t sound clear at all!

]]> By: Chris http://www.equixotic.com/2009/08/20/review-samson-c03u-recording-pak/comment-page-1/#comment-1239 Chris Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:00:31 +0000 http://www.equixotic.com/?p=454#comment-1239 Paul, sorry for the late response. I'm not familiar with GoldWave. I've always stayed on the Mac side of the fence when it comes to multimedia. Paul, sorry for the late response. I’m not familiar with GoldWave. I’ve always stayed on the Mac side of the fence when it comes to multimedia.

]]> By: Chris http://www.equixotic.com/2009/08/20/review-samson-c03u-recording-pak/comment-page-1/#comment-1238 Chris Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:58:22 +0000 http://www.equixotic.com/?p=454#comment-1238 Hi Lisa, There is, of course, no "perfect solution," but for the money and the all-inclusive (except the pop filter) convenience of this kit, I don't think you can go wrong. Hi Lisa,

There is, of course, no “perfect solution,” but for the money and the all-inclusive (except the pop filter) convenience of this kit, I don’t think you can go wrong.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.equixotic.com/2009/08/20/review-samson-c03u-recording-pak/comment-page-1/#comment-1237 Lisa Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:40:19 +0000 http://www.equixotic.com/?p=454#comment-1237 Chris, I need someone to tell me what mic to buy. If this set it not as perfect as another one - then which one is the best? I prefer to spend under $250 for everything I need for the mic, and if I could everything for even less that would be nice. So, is there a perfect solution? Lisa Chris,

I need someone to tell me what mic to buy. If this set it not as perfect as another one – then which one is the best? I prefer to spend under $250 for everything I need for the mic, and if I could everything for even less that would be nice.

So, is there a perfect solution?

Lisa

]]> By: Paul Mac http://www.equixotic.com/2009/08/20/review-samson-c03u-recording-pak/comment-page-1/#comment-1204 Paul Mac Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:36:01 +0000 http://www.equixotic.com/?p=454#comment-1204 Chris, Thanks, as always, for the great information. It's nice to know there are others out there that have tried everything and come up with the answers in order to make it easier for the rest of us. While I'm at it. I've seen your reviews on audio editing programs but I've not seen you mention GoldWave. I've used it for years (with my PC) and really like it. How would you compare it to Audacity and some of the others? Take care, Paul Chris,

Thanks, as always, for the great information. It’s nice to know there are others out there that have tried everything and come up with the answers in order to make it easier for the rest of us.

While I’m at it. I’ve seen your reviews on audio editing programs but I’ve not seen you mention GoldWave. I’ve used it for years (with my PC) and really like it. How would you compare it to Audacity and some of the others?

Take care,

Paul

]]> By: Chris http://www.equixotic.com/2009/08/20/review-samson-c03u-recording-pak/comment-page-1/#comment-1201 Chris Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:30:17 +0000 http://www.equixotic.com/?p=454#comment-1201 Hey Paul, First, congratulations on your new Mac! You're going to love it. And GarageBand is a lot of fun. A GarageBand narration tutorial has been on my to do list for a long time - I really need to get to work on that. I like to use the Male Narrator or Male Narrator Noisy presets under the Podcasting category. Your setup may sound better with one of the other presets - try each one to see which sounds the best for you. These presets are non-destructive - you can record your audio and then try out each preset with your recording to see which you prefer. These presets don't permanently change your audio. Please keep me posted on your new Mac experience! Chris Hey Paul,

First, congratulations on your new Mac! You’re going to love it. And GarageBand is a lot of fun. A GarageBand narration tutorial has been on my to do list for a long time – I really need to get to work on that.

I like to use the Male Narrator or Male Narrator Noisy presets under the Podcasting category. Your setup may sound better with one of the other presets – try each one to see which sounds the best for you. These presets are non-destructive – you can record your audio and then try out each preset with your recording to see which you prefer. These presets don’t permanently change your audio.

Please keep me posted on your new Mac experience!

Chris

]]> By: Paul Mac http://www.equixotic.com/2009/08/20/review-samson-c03u-recording-pak/comment-page-1/#comment-1199 Paul Mac Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:47:56 +0000 http://www.equixotic.com/?p=454#comment-1199 Chris, A few weeks ago you were kind enough to provide some very helpful information re: recording audio for Articulate. Now I have another question for you. I recently purchased my first Mac and have been experimenting with Garage Band. Can you tell me what setting/selection you use when recording narration? I realize Rock and Megaphone are not the preferred opitons but am having trouble determining which of the dozens of other combinations offer the best results. Thanks again for your help. Paul Chris,

A few weeks ago you were kind enough to provide some very helpful information re: recording audio for Articulate. Now I have another question for you. I recently purchased my first Mac and have been experimenting with Garage Band. Can you tell me what setting/selection you use when recording narration? I realize Rock and Megaphone are not the preferred opitons but am having trouble determining which of the dozens of other combinations offer the best results.

Thanks again for your help.

Paul

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