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Location: Okinawa Japan | So, I got an iDea the other day. Had to buy a "deployment guitar" Needed something durable, that sounds good, and I won't cry too hard if it breaks. So, the iDea. Plus I picked it up for 300 bucks, so can't be too mad about that. Anyways, I am pretty sure I got the preamp operations down good, but....when I try and record voice and guitar, you can't hear the voice hardly at all. I know the iDea preamp is not a prefered recording device, but you almost can't hear the vocals at all. This was one of the main reasons I picked up this guitar. Durability, and we can record deployment songs in Afghanistan w/o having to worry about ruining much more expensive equipment. So, short story longer, does anyone else that has the iDea preamp have issues w/ too quiet of vocals, or is there something I am doing wrong short of screaming while I sing. Thanks. Tony |
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Location: Okinawa Japan | Oh, and if one of the Mods would be so kind as to change my status so I can post in F/S or General that would be swell :D |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Yes, the recording level of the on board mic is really low. Almost not usable.
But there is a very inexpensive solution. Get a little computer mic and plug it into the Aux input jack. They cost less than $5. The headset type do a nice job. There are also desktop, or clip on types. Very cheap solution.
Here's one example ...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-Microphone-Mic-PC-Skype-Chat-Tie-Pocket-Cl... |
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Location: Okinawa Japan | Wow...I feel like a total dumb@$$ lol. Thanks! I just happen to have one of those sitting next to my amp under my desk....I suppose it just takes an outside perspective. once again thanks! |
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Location: Okinawa Japan | Disreguard, none of the 3 pc mics I have work....looks like I will be using the iTouch for the w/ vocal recording in the desert :p |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | You're right. I'm using a small pre-amp. I don't think plugging the mic straight in to the Aux will work. There are many small mics that have pre-amp built in (sorry I posted a link to one which did not). |
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