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rocking23 · 10th Mar 2011, 05:25 PM

Hey!

I need to know how to use my Logitech Quickcam pro 9000 as a voice recorder only, no video. What program should I download? How to I set it up? I need it as an mp3

Any help would be awesome!!

Shevanel · 10th Mar 2011, 06:48 PM

I had all this shit written out, but stupid fucking Windows fucks shit up.

^disregard.

ANYWAY, that cam's mic isn't going to give you all too great quality. I'd expect quite a lot of background noise and not all too much clarity at all. You could definitely try though, using the program Audacity.

Otherwise, what I'd suggest is to buy an actual microphone or headset for your computer, such as the Microsoft Lifechat LX-3000. I kinda swear by these for really cheap but rather decent quality mic sound. I think it'd suit your needs perfectly.

Zontar · 10th Mar 2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rocking23

Hey!

I need to know how to use my Logitech Quickcam pro 9000 as a voice recorder only, no video. What program should I download? How to I set it up? I need it as an mp3

Any help would be awesome!!

Webcams have separate audio/video subdevices which are available to all programs that poll Windows for a microphone/video input. All you have to do is select "QuickCam 9000" from the microphone drop-down list in your favorite sound recording program's input settings. But I must warn you, the sound quality will be incoherent and just generally godawful.

cardenio · 10th Mar 2011, 08:38 PM

I also have a Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 (which I love, btw) and when I used it a while back as a voice recorder I downloaded a program called MP3 My MP3. Basically all you have to do is install it, set your camera's microphone as the input device, and define a few parameters like bitrate and volume. The installation really is quick and painless, the interface is pretty sleek and functional, and so far I've had no problems with the program.

SlickyPants · 12th Mar 2011, 09:33 PM

I would also recommend Audacity. It`s free, open source and has more features than you can shake a stick at.

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

Unless you are absolutely determined to use the webcam mic I would guess that even a $6 cheapy Wal-mart special microphone would sound leaps and bounds better than what your webcam will be able to record.

10th Mar 2011, 05:25 PM	#1
rocking23 EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Toronto Age: 19 Posts: 452 Join Date: May 2008	Use Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 as voice recorder? Hey! I need to know how to use my Logitech Quickcam pro 9000 as a voice recorder only, no video. What program should I download? How to I set it up? I need it as an mp3 Any help would be awesome!!

10th Mar 2011, 06:48 PM	#2
Shevanel One Is Light. One Is Dark. Full Member Gender: The Dude Orientation: Bi-Winning Out Status: Everybody and Your Mom. Location: Bolivar, Ohio (From NY though) Age: 21 Posts: 7,672 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Use Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 as voice recorder? I had all this shit written out, but stupid fucking Windows fucks shit up. ^disregard. ANYWAY, that cam's mic isn't going to give you all too great quality. I'd expect quite a lot of background noise and not all too much clarity at all. You could definitely try though, using the program Audacity. Otherwise, what I'd suggest is to buy an actual microphone or headset for your computer, such as the Microsoft Lifechat LX-3000. I kinda swear by these for really cheap but rather decent quality mic sound. I think it'd suit your needs perfectly. __________________ If there were no rewards to reap, No loving embrace to see me through this tedious path I've chosen here, I certainly would've walked away by now. Gonna wait it out... Be patient.

10th Mar 2011, 08:38 PM	#4
cardenio Member Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: All but family Location: Texas Age: 23 Posts: 83 Join Date: Mar 2011	Re: Use Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 as voice recorder? I also have a Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 (which I love, btw) and when I used it a while back as a voice recorder I downloaded a program called MP3 My MP3. Basically all you have to do is install it, set your camera's microphone as the input device, and define a few parameters like bitrate and volume. The installation really is quick and painless, the interface is pretty sleek and functional, and so far I've had no problems with the program.

12th Mar 2011, 09:33 PM	#5
SlickyPants EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Age: 26 Posts: 542 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: Use Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 as voice recorder? I would also recommend Audacity. It`s free, open source and has more features than you can shake a stick at. http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Unless you are absolutely determined to use the webcam mic I would guess that even a $6 cheapy Wal-mart special microphone would sound leaps and bounds better than what your webcam will be able to record.