I Cannot pick anything up with this mic. i have tested it on another computer and it works.. the settings are all right. Advanced settings are all correct. anyone have an idea? or a utiliy to figure it out?
2007-03-06 04:47:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Some computer tech.
2007-03-06 04:55:36 · answer #1 · answered by Wurm™ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm going to assume you're using windows. If not, this might still help. Also assumed is that you have a desktop. if this is not correct, you will have to ignore some things.
Providing that within the software (operating system), you have everything configured correctly:
mic is selected and not muted in the recording volume properties (this differs from your normal volume properties you get when you open the volume control panel)
If you're trying to hear it instantaneously from your speakers, in the regular volume control panel, volumes are also okay
Then you may have a hardware issue. There are some cases to look at for this:
A - if you have internal integrated sound and there are audio jacks on the front, make sure that you are using the microphone one (if there is one) AND that on the inside of the computer's case, the port's lead wires are going somewhere and plugged into your motherboard. If these are not plugged in anywhere, they won't work.
B- if you have a sound card (either aftermarket or installed by the manufacturer), the ports that you may have on the front most likely will NOT work, as your sound card may not have the same interface for external ports as your motherboard does. Try plugging the mic into the sound card directly, making sure it is the microphone port.
Not knowing your configuration, that's about all I can offer.
2007-03-06 04:58:25 · answer #2 · answered by guitarjeff1112 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(assuming your running windows)
Do you have the correct drivers for your sound card?
If there is an on-off switch on the mic (some do) make sure the switch is on (^_^)
Make sure the volume for the mic is turned up in volume controls
Try turning Mic Boost on then off (Volume controls>mic>Advanced)
Make sure your mic is not muted . I believe you go to Control Panel>Sounds & Audio Devices>(some where in here)
Make sure th Mic is plugged into the right hole
If your running your mic to a nifty connection on the front of your pc plug it direct into the soundcard or back panel of the computer.
Thats all I got bud, sorry!
2007-03-06 04:55:30 · answer #3 · answered by Nate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are able to't use a headset/mic that has one jack plug on a pc that has seperate speaker and mic jacks, there is an adapter you're able to desire to purchase, im uncertain, some laptops has the only plug for the two speaker and mic yet computers dont, the least complicated element to do in case you are able to handle to pay for it somewhat is to purchase yet another headset that has 2 jacks
2016-10-17 10:01:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a similar problem 3 weeks ago. I ended up pulling out the sound card and re-seating it. Then everything worked OK.
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2007-03-06 04:57:28 · answer #5 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have msn messenger, you can do a sound test. If a problem is detected msn will ask you if you want it 'repaired'.
Most likely it is just a setting.
You can also go to your computer sound recorder to test.
2007-03-06 04:52:30 · answer #6 · answered by pappy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goto volume properties. Check the OUTPUT is set to the name of your soundcard.
Same as OUTPUT for speakers.
2007-03-06 05:02:18 · answer #7 · answered by Tez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Up date the sound driver
2007-03-06 04:52:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋