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[[Category:Development Topics]] | |||
=Parts to try= | =Parts to try= | ||
=Approved parts= | |||
THE T.BONE MICPLUG USB : http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_tbone_micplug_usb.htm [[Image:T-bone.jpg|frame|T.Bone MicPlug USB]] | |||
The T.Bone MicPlug USB - USB interface with mic preamp and internal A/D converter (16bit, 44.1/48kHz), internal 48V phantom power, headphone output, professional preamp with adjustable gain, USB powered, includes USB cable. | |||
==Audio USB interface (with XLR-mic pre amp)== | |||
* [http://www.tascam.de/art/en/artcess/preamp/usbdualpre.html ART dual pre] | |||
==Microphones== | ==Microphones== | ||
* [http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/c75c5918ed57a8d0/index.html AT2020USB] [http://www.google.com/products?checkout=1&lmode=online&q=AT2020USB $100-250] | * [http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/c75c5918ed57a8d0/index.html AT2020USB] [http://www.google.com/products?checkout=1&lmode=online&q=AT2020USB $100-250] | ||
* [http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/webcam_communications/microphones/devices/221&cl=us,en Logitech USB microphone] | * [http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/webcam_communications/microphones/devices/221&cl=us,en Logitech USB microphone] | ||
* [http://www.infra-sonic.com/site/p_jam_ufo.php Jam Mate UFO] | * [http://www.infra-sonic.com/site/p_jam_ufo.php Jam Mate UFO ~$200] | ||
=Software= | |||
==Detect Devices== | |||
USB hardware is hot-plugable and should function just seconds after it was inserted. | |||
To test whether a USB audio device was detected execute the following in the console: | |||
aplay -l | |||
you should get a list of connected the devices similar to this: | |||
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices **** | |||
card 0: default [USB AUDIO ], device 0: USB Audio [USB Audio] | |||
Subdevices: 1/1 | |||
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0 | |||
==Test Audio Playback== | |||
Most USB audio hardware comes with a built in headphones jack or any other way of audio output. Once the device has been detected as described above you can connect your headphones. | |||
Download [[Image:Tone.wav]] and transfer the wav file to the camera using FTP then execute in the directory where the file is uploaded to (/tmp might be a good place) | |||
aplay tone.wav | |||
With most audio devices you should hear the audio file play through the headphones without any further configurations. | |||
==Alsamixer== | |||
[[Image:Xterm.jpeg|thumb|200px]] | |||
Alsamixer is a graphical audio mixer that you be used with just the console. | |||
===Installation=== | |||
Download: [[Image:Alsamixer.tgz]] | |||
Download the tgz archive and transfer it to the camera with FTP to /tmp | |||
Next, login via telnet/ssh/console to camera and execute: | |||
cd / | |||
tar -xzf /tmp/Alsamixer.tgz | |||
===Usage=== | |||
For using alsamixer set terminal type after each relogin via console | |||
for color output: | |||
export TERM=xterm | |||
alsamixer | |||
for black/white output: | |||
export TERM=vt220 | |||
alsamixer | |||
Once alsamixer is running you can use the arrow keys to navigate, turn volume up/down and use some F keys for switching between playback/recording and settings. | |||
Elphel cameras also come with Jack preinstalled: [[JACK_in_Elphel_cameras]] | |||
Latest revision as of 09:07, 23 November 2010
Parts to try
Approved parts
THE T.BONE MICPLUG USB : http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_tbone_micplug_usb.htm

The T.Bone MicPlug USB - USB interface with mic preamp and internal A/D converter (16bit, 44.1/48kHz), internal 48V phantom power, headphone output, professional preamp with adjustable gain, USB powered, includes USB cable.
Audio USB interface (with XLR-mic pre amp)
Microphones
Software
Detect Devices
USB hardware is hot-plugable and should function just seconds after it was inserted.
To test whether a USB audio device was detected execute the following in the console:
aplay -l
you should get a list of connected the devices similar to this:
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices **** card 0: default [USB AUDIO ], device 0: USB Audio [USB Audio] Subdevices: 1/1 Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
Test Audio Playback
Most USB audio hardware comes with a built in headphones jack or any other way of audio output. Once the device has been detected as described above you can connect your headphones.
Download File:Tone.wav and transfer the wav file to the camera using FTP then execute in the directory where the file is uploaded to (/tmp might be a good place)
aplay tone.wav
With most audio devices you should hear the audio file play through the headphones without any further configurations.
Alsamixer

Alsamixer is a graphical audio mixer that you be used with just the console.
Installation
Download: File:Alsamixer.tgz
Download the tgz archive and transfer it to the camera with FTP to /tmp Next, login via telnet/ssh/console to camera and execute:
cd / tar -xzf /tmp/Alsamixer.tgz
Usage
For using alsamixer set terminal type after each relogin via console
for color output:
export TERM=xterm alsamixer
for black/white output:
export TERM=vt220 alsamixer
Once alsamixer is running you can use the arrow keys to navigate, turn volume up/down and use some F keys for switching between playback/recording and settings.
Elphel cameras also come with Jack preinstalled: JACK_in_Elphel_cameras