PerfectNotes Microphone Shopping Guide

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:
Radio Shack:
	Gigaware Stereo Headphone to USB Adapter with Microphone Price: $9.99 Model: 43-220 Catalog #: 43-220 Call 1-800-843-7422 to see if it is available at your local store. Click here to buy online.
	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.
Target:
	GE PC Microphone with Detachable Laptop Mic Notes: A desktop mic is shown, but the microphone tip can be removed from the base and plugged directly into your laptop microphone jack. 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. Price: $ 10.93 DPCI: 080-00-0678 ASIN: B000BYCNKU Catalog #: 10279517 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 Click here to buy online.
	GE Ear Buds with In-Line Microphone Note: The microphone is located where the earbud wires come together. This product supports listening to one class while recording another, or instant replay of the class you are recording. Price: $ 19.99 DPCI: 080-00-0847 ASIN: B001EYC5XQ Catalog #: 10992848 Click here to buy online.
Online Only:
	Labtec VERSE 333 Mon Mount Mic Note: This one has an optional adhesive pad so you can stick it on your laptop. 980184-0403 Currently available on Amazon.com Price: $10.32