Ways to connect a microphone to a laptop, via bluetooth, normal and dynamic

When talking on Skype or Viber, it’s better to talk than to type on the keyboard. If the connected microphone is combined with a webcam, then it’s beauty at all - you can not only hear, but also see the interlocutor. There are several variations of connection; in the framework of the article, they will be described in detail.

Important! Before connecting the microphone to the laptop, make sure that the computer does not have a built-in device. Today this is not a wonder, and often integrated devices are also equipped with a webcam.

Most microphones are equipped with a 3.5 mm jack, or are connected to the laptop's USB input. The need for adapters is rare. The entrance under 3.5 mm is traditionally performed in pink, or it has a corresponding image or inscription like "MIC", "MICROPHONE". If the external microphone and input are working, then there should be no problems, although in some cases additional configuration and installation of drivers may be required.

If your computer has only one input for both headphones and microphone, there are several options:

purchase of a splitter adapter;
Using an external wireless device
the use of a headset that combines both headphones and a microphone.

Most modern laptops have the ability to connect via bluetooth. If there is no desire to mess with wires and adapters, this option becomes a good alternative. Firstly, you can purchase a headset that combines several devices, and secondly, there is no limit on the length of the wire. But in this case, there are some nuances:

Not all PCs and laptops provide bluetooth support for high-quality sound. If this question is fundamental, you need to immediately clarify the possibility of laptop support aptX technology, it must also support the purchased headset;
When transmitting via a bluetooth channel, sound is delayed for a short period of time, measured in milliseconds. This becomes noticeable when playing shooters, or when creating music on computer software;
Unlike a wired headset, the wireless headset is powered by batteries, and from time to time requires recharging. Therefore, the state of charge should be monitored so as not to remain “deaf” at the most inopportune moment for this.

Wireless equipment comes with a transceiver connected to a USB port, so connecting it should not cause any difficulties. If necessary, you need to install drivers, which manufacturers also often supply with a headset. In essence, the process boils down to connecting a regular USB device.

If you need to record vocals at home, conventional multimedia electret devices may not be suitable, because they have a high level of non-linear distortion and perceive sound signals in a circular direction, which is noticeable after playing the resulting recording - the sound of a working fan, washing machine, extraneous voices.

For a clear vocal recording, a sharply directed dynamic microphone is much better suited. The sensitivity of such a device is lower than that of electrets, therefore they keep it at a distance of no more than 3-5 cm from the sound source. You will probably have to make an amplifier, depending on whether the final recording result suits you. There are many amplifier circuits on the Internet, if someone is interested, they will find it without problems. Alternatively, you can enable the "Amplification" function in the settings of the sound card and shift the slider of the signal level to 100%.