Maybe a good microphone for Polar...

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Apparently, so I've read, Polar HRM's are sometimes difficult to make shake hands with the online website.

For what it's worth, I happened to notice that this vendor says that a certain $20 microphone makes connections easier. Just sayin', don't have any experience with these meself :confused:...


http://www.bodytronics.com

"We have tested the Sony ECM-F8 microphone with the Polar SonicLink system, and it is the only microphone we suggust to use. It just works, period."

I have the no-name, stock microphone that comes with a computer when you buy it, and it's really old.

However, it works like a charm. I hold my CS200cad right up to (touching) the microphone and the signal meter on the Polar Weblink software is always high this way.

If you're running windows, this may help:

Start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Sound Recorder

Now, select Edit > Audio Properties. Click Volume buttom under Sound Recording.... Push the volume slider up all the way. Now your microphone is more sensitive to sound.

Hmm, tha'ts good information to have handy for reference!

Cheers!


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