the mic definately works, as it has been used in things other than the computer. has anyone got any suggestions why it isn't working?
2006-11-17 07:27:30 · 12 answers · asked by abs 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
i have speakers attached also.
2006-11-17 07:30:41 · update #1
You have to open an application that uses it first such as your recorder in accesories or a messenger. You may also need to setup the audio properties in the app you are using.
2006-11-17 07:30:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A microphone is an input device not an output device.
Make sure it is plugged into the pink hole where you connect your audio devices.
Then, i believe there is also a mic hole at the front of ur computer, thus u need to ENABLE the mic tat is plugged to the back of ur computer
Go volume control properties
Click under adjust volume for "RECORDING"
tick the squuarefor the "Rear mic" NOT for microphone which meant the mic hole tat is in front.
2006-11-17 07:44:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mic's don't play sounds they are used to speak into so others can hear you not so you can hear and if they make a sound they are broken....
I think you mean your speakers or your headset. Check that you have it plugged into the correct hole, the connecting cables/plugs and the corresponding holes in the back of your cpu are colour coded so you can match them up.
They also say on the cpu what each one is for with pictures, just in case the plug is not colour coded...
If you have everything plugged in properly maybe the connection is dirty or not pushed all the way in.
Sometimes people over look the obvious when the answer is simple. check the plugs first....
2006-11-17 07:56:29 · answer #3 · answered by unknown friend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go into the control panel and select sound and audio devices...
click on 'advanced' under the 'device volume' sub heading...
a little mixer panel should appear...
in the top left corner of this click on 'options' and properties...
a tab will appear, now change the setting to 'adjust volume for recording' and click 'ok' a new tab will appear of the mixer... these are your recording volumes... ensure that the microphone is set right up to the top. and that the little tick box below it is selected
this is assuming your running off an on-board sound card.
If not, select your sound card directly from the control panel (a tab for it should be there, failing that access it from system, device manager) on some sound cards you can give your microphone a 20db gain (in other words increase the sensitivity) without knowledge of the sound card i cant get specefic here, but look for a little sound tab that offers a '+20db boost' and select it.... that will improve your microphone instantly.
Ignore anyone who's 1st comment is around the lines of 'your sound card may be faulty'
it may be... but its certainly NOT the 1st conclusion anyone with some PC savvy would jump to.
2006-11-17 07:30:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you used this mic on any other computers?
is it a PC mic or a home stereo mic?
it should be plugged into the soundcard section (next to the speakers or in that area) - this will have 2 or 3 plug in's (one for spkr - one for mic - one for line-in ... though it may NOT be in this order... make sure you look at the back of your computer)
make sure you don't have it plugged into the section down near the modem connection is at - that is for phone hook up (speaker & mic)
2006-11-17 10:45:54 · answer #5 · answered by rokit58 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More information please.
A microphone is an input device not an output device. Make sure it is plugged into the pink hole where you connect your audio devices. Check to make sure the "Mic" is not muted in your volume settings.
Also check the setting of your sound card
2006-11-17 07:32:39 · answer #6 · answered by Eric R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mic is for talking some voice into your computer; speaker is for the sound coming out; so is there chance you hook up wrong?
Newer circuits have its ports colour-coordinated but if that don't work for you you can do it by trial and error hooking up to any sound port and try it; it won't damage the computer nor the mic/speaker if you hook wrong.
2006-11-17 08:19:27 · answer #7 · answered by Andy T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a sound recorder, try that out, and see if it works that way. You may need to go to the control panel and change some settings to configure your mic.
-------G Roskamp 3
2006-11-17 07:34:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open the sound control panel. Click on audio tab. Click the volume button under sound recording. Make sure your microphone and line in are not muted.
2006-11-17 07:35:48 · answer #9 · answered by Jason C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a mic is an input device-you need speakers which are an output device.
2006-11-17 07:29:40 · answer #10 · answered by Scotty Wrotem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋