Microphone Shopping Guide
Look for a microphone that works with a PC or a notebook computer. Do not purchase a "noise canceling" microphone unless you can put the microphone very close to the person speaking.
Look for a microphone that is meant for recording a conversation in a room, not one where you have to speak directly into it.
USB microphones are the best.
Here are some microphones we have tested:
Gigaware Omni-Directional Clip-On PC Microphone
Price: $14.99
Model: 60139B
Catalog #: 33-119
Call 1-800-843-7422 to see if it is available at your local store.
Click here to buy online.
GE Portable Headset with Detachable Mic
Warning: If you are going to use this microphone, look for where your microphone jack is located on your computer. If it is near the computer's fan (you can tell by the slots in the case), do not purchase this microphone; buy one that has a cord to get the microphone away from the computer.
Notes: If used with the earpiece, this product supports listening to one class while recording another, or instant replay of the class you are recording.
Price: $ 24.99
DPCI: 080-09-0008
ASIN: B0027ATSYK
Catalog #: 11233473
Audio-Technica Omnidirectional Microphone
Note: This one is designed to pick up audio at a meeting.
B00006HO3V
Currently available on Amazon.com
Price: $24.99
VEC CM-1000 Omnidirectional Stereo Converence Microphone
Note: This one is designed to pick up audio at a meeting.
B002XGDXJY
Currently available on Amazon.com
Price: $47.10