[DM-MUG] Transcribe a book

[CW Smith]

Audacity will also use the built-in microphone on your iMac/eMac/iBook/PowerBook/MacBook/MacBook Air/MacBook Pro. (Towers, Cubes and Minis don't have a built-in microphone).

Peace,
CW

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On Nov 27, 2010, at 10:55 PM, Ray Bowler wrote:

> I used a Griffin iMic that has a port for a mic. It plugs into a USB port. Audacity recognized it and used it for recording.  
> On Nov 27, 2010, at Nov 27, 20103:29 PM, D Reger wrote:
> 
>> Yes, I've been looking at Youtube vids and it's looking easier. I'm just 
>> fighting my own ignorance. I have a talent for making the simple seem 
>> complex. For instance, where the manual said "Control+whatever", I 
>> failed to translate to Command+whatever. I'm ever thankful this 
>> machinery isn't dangerous. Also, I need to plug in a mic. Thanks again 
>> for input.
>> 
>> Darlene ("the learning curve ain't steep but it's rocky") Reger
>> 
>> On 11/27/10 2:50 PM, Ray Bowler wrote:
>>> I have used Audacity and the manual worked for me on the Mac. For your 
>>> use I would think that the learning curve would not be steep. 
>>> Basically plug the mid in, hit record and go. Editing is also very easy.
>>> 
>>> Ray
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
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