If its just general recording - voice - you’re after then the likes of Crane had a small microphone for $10 which does that job very well.
A little while ago Crane had it on special for $2. > On 13 Mar 2016, at 7:43 AM, Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona > <hank.smith...@gmail.com> wrote: > > do you recommend any good usb microphones? > stereo recording would be nice but it is not a requirement > Hank > On 3/12/2016 1:40 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: >> If you're on a tight budget a good microphone shouldn't be too hard to find >> that will do a far better job than that in the Apple Earbuds. >> >> >> On 13/03/2016 7:39 AM, Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona wrote: >>> because I currently don't have a microphone >>> I guess I could try to get a microphone app for my android and feed it that >>> way in to the line input >>> thanks >>> Hank >>> >>> On 3/12/2016 12:46 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: >>>> I'm just curious, why would you want to record from the Microphone of a >>>> set of Apple Earbuds? >>>> >>>> I've never thought much of the microphone in those things even for taking >>>> pho9ne calls or for chatting. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 13/03/2016 3:10 AM, ken wrote: >>>>> The Iphone has a two rings a tip and a sleeve. >>>>> You can find a special plug in amazon at apple excesories. >>>>> This cable has a mic input and an audio output. >>>>> >>>>> YoYou can use a standard plug powered mic in this input and It wil work. >>>>> >>>>> hth. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- From: Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, March 11, >>>>> 2016 10:18 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: recording using >>>>> apple ear pods on windows? >>>>> good question and I'd say that you probably can't given the Apple 3.5MM >>>>> jack that the Apple Earbuds use is not standard. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 12/03/2016 1:50 PM, Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona wrote: >>>>>> Hello is there a way that I can record using the mic on apple ear pods? >>>>>> if so how do I accomplish thi?s >>>>>> thanks >>>>>> Hank >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> > > ********** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.