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Is there a way to listen remotely to a microphone located on a another computer?
I don't want to do a remote desktop connection with sound support, nor to connect to a webcam using some client (Java, Flash, ...). Only the sound should be sent from the remote PC to my local PC?
Any idea for such a tool? It should run on Windows: server side on Windows 7, client side on various Windows (mostly XP).
Snark
Posted 2010-02-02T08:03:13.547
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Have a look at this page on VLC remote
Their program let's you control VLC over a network.
In regular VLC you can go to the File menu, choose Open Capture Device. Under the Direct Show tab, select the Audio Device Name from the drop down menu. Your device should show up in this menu. If not, check your microphone connection or click the Refresh List button.
Also check out this Engadget article on streaming with VLC, there's even a web-interface
Ivo Flipse
Posted 2010-02-02T08:03:13.547
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You should try Skype.
Add your friends as contacts, then call, video call and instant message with them for free.
therefromhere
Posted 2010-02-02T08:03:13.547
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Is it possible to auto-answer a call? – Snark – 2010-02-02T09:16:03.863
@Snark - apparently so: http://getsatisfaction.com/skype/topics/how_can_i_get_skype_to_auto_answer_my_calls
– therefromhere – 2010-02-02T12:52:03.913Though the fact that this plugin exists to do just that suggests it might not work out of the box: http://code.google.com/p/skypeautoanswer/
– therefromhere – 2010-02-02T13:17:18.5831
Does it have to be connected to another PC? A Bluetooth microphone would work from another room.
Shevek
Posted 2010-02-02T08:03:13.547
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1The 2 computers are 80 miles away. Slightly too far for Bluetooth :-) . – Snark – 2010-02-02T08:32:47.287
:) ha, that just made my day... – Shevek – 2010-02-02T13:53:09.123
That just means you need more RF Power! – Fake Name – 2010-03-13T12:10:50.050
Maybe use Winamp or VLC to stream audio? How much control do you have over the remote computer? – Ivo Flipse – 2010-02-02T08:23:58.040
@Ivo: full control, it's my computer, no hidden spying here. – Snark – 2010-02-02T08:31:33.700
I meant more like: is the server side computer locked down, hidden away, very very remote. This would be a nice setup to make a computer act as a babyphone ;-) – Ivo Flipse – 2010-02-02T08:33:17.860
Be aware that this activity may be illegal in your area. Check your surveillance laws. – Chris Nava – 2010-02-02T17:50:24.133