Michrophone Volume Low

[sprhnl]

Hi all, I'm a newbie with a problem.

Doing some video editing that I wanted do do some narration on.

I have been trying a demo program from SONY called Vegas. I also have Roxio 7 which I may cheap out on.

Here is my problem:

I have a video track that has it's own audio which is at a normal level. Have some wav files I added that were fine also. I then dug out an old microphone which I had used in Analog mode in the past and it was DOA.

I went to my local Radio Shack looking for a mike to attach to my sound card input and there wasn't too much there. I saw a "Podium Microphone" on clearance that looked perfect as it has a nice heavy base and a gooseneck. It is AC powered with a master power switch, a Microphone on/off switch and a volume control. Here is a link to the mike:

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103834&cp=&kw=podium&parentPage=search

Anyway, when I get the mike attached, the volume is very low. If I turn the volume all the way up on the mike, and in the windows controls, and in the editing program, I have to get mt lips right up to the mike just to hear my voice.

From the reading I did, I was leaning toward the reasoning that the mike is suited toward the Public Address end of mikes and that I might need some type of preamp to get the mike level where I need it.

Am I on the right track? Should I look for some type of line amplifier? Would an aftermarket Sound Card make a difference? (I have only the onboard AC3 sound).

I have looked through this site and have not found anything that directly addresses this problem so if there is an article, faq, etc... could someone please post a link...

Thank you very much for any and all help.

Wayne

[jdizzy40]

Sorry but you bought the wrong mic for your use. Go purchase an inexpensive PC mike for 10 to 15 dollars. Logitech makes some good ones!

[sprhnl]

Thanks for your help. I just bought a Logitec desktop mic and will see if I can return the other. Won't be here for a week, but I will post and let you know how it goes.

Wayne