Recording w/out a mic

I want to record my voice, but the only mic I have is my apple earbuds. Are there any mics that are cheap but work well for a beginner? Or can I just use my earbuds with a homemade pop filter and call it a day?

Nah, that's a waste of time.

You gonna have to invest in an entry level vocal mic:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/C01--samson-c01-large-diaphragm-condenser-microphone

 

Do you have an audio interface where you can plug this in?

or a usb mic (ie no need for an external audio interface)...?

 

https://www.sweetwater.com/c981--USB_Microphones?sb=low2high

A USB mic is great if you know you never gonna record an instrument, just your voice.

A USB mic is great if you know you never gonna record an instrument, just your voice.

 

Whats the difference between a USB mic and a normal mic? Why can't you record instruments with a USB mic?

Why can't you record instruments with a USB mic?

 

You can but a USB mic was designed primarily for talking or basic singing.

Since it's both a mic and an interface it has to be close to the computer because of the USB cable.

 

An electric bass or electric guitar needs an amp.

Or an audio interface where you can plug in the cable and the amplifier is simulated inside the computer.

 

You can record an acoustic guitar, but it will pick up the noise of your room as well.

 

A mic and a separate audio interface will give you more flexibility. Does all this make sense?

Why can't you record instruments with a USB mic?

 

You can but a USB mic was designed primarily for talking or basic singing.

Since it's both a mic and an interface it has to be close to the computer because of the USB cable.

 

An electric bass or electric guitar needs an amp.

Or an audio interface where you can plug in the cable and the amplifier is simulated inside the computer.

 

You can record an acoustic guitar, but it will pick up the noise of your room as well.

 

A mic and a separate audio interface will give you more flexibility. Does all this make sense?

 

Ok, thank you!

"At least for the purposes of recording a 'scratch vocal,'" the built-in microphone of your nearby Macintosh might do a better job than your earbuds would.

 

Obviously, before you actually release your million-selling single, you're going to need to re-do that vocal, but for now ...

"At least for the purposes of recording a 'scratch vocal,'" the built-in microphone of your nearby Macintosh might do a better job than your earbuds would.

 

Obviously, before you actually release your million-selling single, you're going to need to re-do that vocal, but for now ...

Thanks! But how do i record audio without a microphone? When i click audio when starting it won’t let me record

But how do i record audio without a microphone

 

If you have macbook, it has a built-in mic.

What computer do you have exactly?

But how do i record audio without a microphone

 

If you have macbook, it has a built-in mic.

What computer do you have exactly?

MacBook Air Catalina from 2014.

Ok, so you have a 2014 Macbook Air.

When you wanna use your built-in mic you have to select it in Logic Preferences under Audio and Devices:

 

 

Remember to use headphones when you record, otherwise you're gonna record the laptop speakers as well.

Ok, so you have a 2014 Macbook Air.

When you wanna use your built-in mic you have to select it in Logic Preferences under Audio and Devices:

 

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Remember to use headphones when you record, otherwise you're gonna record the laptop speakers as well.

Thank you so much! That helps a lot.

The mic is actually on the left side of your laptop, in case you wondered.

The mic is actually on the left side of your laptop, in case you wondered.

Is the mic the 2 little holes on the side?

Is the mic the 2 little holes on the side?

 

Yup.