Microphones in gaming systems have been a familiar feature since the innovative Nintendo DS. With it, the outlandish feature was used to do things like blow objects on the screen in WarioWare Touched!

Your microphone relies on software to perform a number of functions, from noise cancelation to audio processing. Depending on the model of microphone, these features can consume a large amount of data ...

You can test a microphone on a Windows 10 computer to ensure it's plugged in correctly and working. To test your microphone, you'll need to open Windows' Sound Settings menu. Testing how your ...

So, you’re an aspiring voice actor with dreams of being the next Mel Blanc. Before you can emulate the “man of 1,000 voices,” you have to understand one thing: how to use your microphone. The ...

Did you know that the Facebook mobile app likely has access to your smartphone microphone? And recently, a conspiracy theory that the mobile app listens to your conversations for advertising purposes ...

Problems with Yahoo Messenger can interfere with your Internet calls or chatting with other business owners, clients and customers using video calls. A headset and microphone can be beneficial for ...

Some WhatsApp users on Android have noticed recently that the microphone seems to be in use more than it’s supposed to be, but WhatsApp claims this is a problem on Google’s end rather than its own. It ...

You can record your podcast on your iPhone, but what you might not be able to do so easily is make sure that the audio sounds good. Buying a broadcast-quality microphone or a separate audio recorder ...

WhatsApp may be continuously listening to you even when the app is not in use. Several users have recently noticed that the Meta-owned encrypted messaging app has been using the microphone in the ...

In most large classrooms, turning the projector on will lower the screen automatically In some large classrooms the screen can be lowered using controls on the touch panel In smaller classrooms, pull ...

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As our audio-reactive projects increase in sophistication, we may decide to replace a simple MEMS microphone plus amplifier with one that offers automatic gain control. This is a follow-on to my ...