A simple console audio input device reader:
http://www.codeproject.com/KB/audio-video/cadeviceread.aspx
Reading audio, video devices and codecs in DirectShow:
http://www.codeproject.com/KB/audio-video/avcreader.aspx
Audio Capture with DirectShow
http://www.codeproject.com/KB/audio-video/cac.aspx
http://www.codeproject.com/KB/audio-video/cacsave.aspx
http://www.codeproject.com/KB/audio-video/cacsavepreview.aspx