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I'm using a Cool Edit Pro to record my Skype calls. It records the other end and myself just fine. However my problem is that my Mic is being recorded the whole time so that any ambient noises are messing up the responses. I'm using a Labtec mic that just plugs into the mic jack.
I've tried muting the mic in Skype and that just mutes me from the caller. I've opened up the Audio Controls and when I press mute under mic it just mutes the mic from my headphones, but Cool Edit continues to record it. I thought there would be a way to keep it from picking up sound.
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Sorry, I probably would have thought that if I read my post too.
I want it to stop recording when I'm not talking.
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That is to say, I want my mic to stop picking me up when I'm not talking - when I'm recording a conversation.
I think that's the best way to say it.
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Can't you unplug the Labtec mic since it's not being used.
Just out of curiosity, do the people you're talking to know they're being recorded?
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Yeah, I'm amateur podcasting and I'm trying to work on doing interviews. I'm being as cheap as possible.
Suppose I could reach around and unplug it, but I was hoping I could do a button click or something so that when I do want to talk I don't have to keep plugging and unplugging. That might make the conversation slightly annoying for me.
I guess that might be the price of being cheap.
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Use an extension lead, then you can unplug it without crawling round the back.
What you are asking is technically possible but I don't know of anything commercially available that does it.
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I have a cassette recorder that only records when someone is speaking. However, I THINK the control may be in the deck and not the mic. I say that because there is a sensitivity adjustment and it is located on the deck. There are plenty of mics available that have on/off switches though.
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What you need is a voice operated mic. They are available but they are not cheap Many people use them such as the military, fighter pilots and astronauts.
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Or you could get a mike with a switch on it. They are avaiable and pretty cheap. But you probably need a non-amplified one with a 'mono' plug.
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I'm still wondering if the people you're conversing with know they are being recorded.
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I know of a few chat programs, mostly for team-biased FPS, that have voice activation. I'd suggest you give them a try, but voice quality is sub-par, in an attempt to keep bandwidth usage down.
If Sype doesn't support it, you could try a competing program. Maybe ooVoo does? I'm not sure. These phone-replacement software packages aren't exactly designed for what you're looking for.
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Yeah they know they're being recorded, I guess I wasn't clear about that in my last post. Now I'm interested in why you are so interested.
I think when I get to doing it more seriously I'll upgrade to a mic with a mute button. Though all these answers have been great, thanks for the help.
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jaeDMC
It is illegal to record someone's conversation without their knowledge. I'm sure that is what jennifer was thinking.
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To further, that's why you'll see/hear caveats/warnings that "This conversation/et al may be recorded for quality control or other purposes etc......" It's the law to inform.
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OtheHill: It is illegal to record someone's conversation without their knowledge.
Dan Penny: It's the law to inform.
Guys, we're not lawyers, so don't give out legal advice.Besides, it depends where you live. In my state, only one active party in the conversation (i.e. me) needs to know the recording is going on.
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"so don't give out legal advice"
Sorrry. I (guess) I stand corrected.
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Razor
Below is a link to the law. I live in Michigan, one of the staes where disclosure is required.
That said, stating something is against the law is not giving legal advice.
My intent in making that statement is that the OP may not be aware they MAY be breaking the law.
We talk about the law here all the time when it concerns EULAs.
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From a legal standpoint, things aren't as black and white.
In some places, a "reasonable expectation" of recording can replace explicit consent. Does that extend to a guy doing a podcast? I donno. IANAL.
EDIT: Of course, my attitude is to do what I want, and deal with any lawsuits as they come. It's not the safest approach, and I can't say I'd recommend it.
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" don't give out legal advice"
"From a legal standpoint"
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Gotcha.
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