Listen to a microphone remotely

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).


Have a look at this page on VLC remote

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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


You should try Skype.

Add your friends as contacts, then call, video call and instant message with them for free.