[ltp] how to turn on mic

Mark W. Jeanmougin linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Tue, 1 Feb 2005 00:14:42 -0500 (EST)


On Tue, 1 Feb 2005, Christopher Sawtell wrote:
> The thread reminds me to ask whether the external mic on an R40 needs a stereo 
> plug or a mono one?

Christopher,

I can't speak to that model, but usually a "mic" input is mono.  A "Line 
In" is stereo.

Also, a "mic" level input is usually not the same level as a "line in".  
I wanna say that the mic has a lower level and needs to be amp'ed before
going to a line in, but don't quote me on that.

MJ