2007-08-14 04:54:38 · 3 answers · asked by jeff h 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Plug it into MIC socket. most programs like SKYPE have a test function to help you set volume levels for it.
2007-08-14 04:58:47 · answer #1 · answered by stu_the_kilted_scot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There will typically be three jacks on the sound card. They are frequently color coded, with the microphone jack being red. (The other two jacks are line level out and line level in) Get a microphone that has a miniture "phone" plug (or get an adapter to convert a 1/4" phone plug to a miniature) that will mate with the jack on the sound card and plug it in. As an alternative, you can get a combination headset that has a mic and a headphone as a single unit; these are terriffic for PC to PC calls.
Next, go to the "sounds and audio devices" control panel (assuming you're using Windows), select the "audio" tab, and make the appropriate choice in the drop down list for recording. (It will probably be the default and only choice unless your an audio geek like me with a sound card and two USB sound devices... ) You may have to make a similar choice in the "voice" tab. These settings may vary depending on your hardware and which version of Windows you have; this is just a general instruction.
Click on the "volume" button, set a check in the 'Mic Volume" select check box and close the volume control window.
Click on the "test hardware" button and follow the directions on screen. You will probably be asked to read a paragraph from the screen while you adjust a volume control fader for the microphone. When the volume indicator on screen stays mostly in the center of the level display while you read, it is adjusted properly. Avoid pegging it out and having it so low it barely registers.
That should get the mic working for you.
2007-08-14 12:17:48 · answer #2 · answered by Tad W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just plug in the Mic in the right spot and you got it.
2007-08-14 12:00:00 · answer #3 · answered by hamman1990 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋