Microphone problems

jasoneve · jasoneve #1 (**permalink**)

07-23-2010, 07:02 PM

I purchased the newest macbook back in January . Since then I've had recurring microphone problems . When I'm trying to Skype, whoever im calling can't hear me. I've went into system preferences and adjusted the input settings to built in audio and turned up the volume but nothing seems to work .

Ideas? Suggestions? I just want to be able to use my built in microphone to communicate on skype .

Slydude · Slydude #2 (**permalink**)

07-23-2010, 10:43 PM

Are you only having this problem with Skype or is the mic not working in other programs as well? If it is just Skype try the following. Go into Skype's preferences in the sound section and make sure Skype is set to Built In Microphone. I don't think Skype's preferences always follow what the sound preferences are set to.

jasoneve · jasoneve #3 (**permalink**)

07-23-2010, 11:45 PM

Yes that's selected in skype . all the settings appear to work fine but im not getting any sound.

chas_m · chas_m #4 (**permalink**)

07-24-2010, 01:57 PM

This is why Skype has a built-in Test Call. What happens when you use that?

jasoneve · jasoneve #5 (**permalink**)

07-25-2010, 09:55 PM

Yeah, I do the test call. sometimes I hear my voice REALLY soft, but im talking loud and i have the volume turned up..

Slydude · Slydude #6 (**permalink**)

07-25-2010, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasoneve

Yeah, I do the test call. sometimes I hear my voice REALLY soft, but im talking loud and i have the volume turned up..

Which volume setting is turned up input volume or output volume? It almost sounds like the input volume is set to low. If the when the input volume is set properly and the mic is working correctly most people do not have to talk above normal conversational levels.

jasoneve · jasoneve #7 (**permalink**)

02-18-2011, 03:28 AM

The problem is much worse. No one can hear me talking on Skype or oovoo calls. My input is turned all the way up. My microphone still works because when I tap near the microphone it reads it on the sound panel.

I just want to be able to use my built-in mic to skype people :/

roflitskyle · roflitskyle #8 (**permalink**)

02-18-2011, 03:36 AM

This might be a little weird, but I saw this on a forum and it got back some good results. Try flicking your screen right next to the microphone on the top with your finger. This worked for some people on that forum. Give it a shot, who knows?

Good luck!

- Kyle

Slydude #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 15, 2009 Location: North Louisiana, USA Posts: 3,899 Mac Specs: 2.8 GHz MacBook Pro 10.8,3 8 GB mem, 2.66 GHz Mac Pro - Dead, iPhone 4	07-23-2010, 10:43 PM Are you only having this problem with Skype or is the mic not working in other programs as well? If it is just Skype try the following. Go into Skype's preferences in the sound section and make sure Skype is set to Built In Microphone. I don't think Skype's preferences always follow what the sound preferences are set to. Sylvester Roque Former Contributing Editor About This Particular Macintosh No matter what time it is where I am it's early morning somewhere in the world. At that hour of the morning follow my advice at your own risk. Anything sounds good before your first cup of coffee
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chas_m #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,705 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	07-24-2010, 01:57 PM This is why Skype has a built-in Test Call. What happens when you use that? Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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roflitskyle #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 23, 2010 Location: United States Posts: 541 Mac Specs: MacBook Unibody 13" 150 GB HDD	02-18-2011, 03:36 AM This might be a little weird, but I saw this on a forum and it got back some good results. Try flicking your screen right next to the microphone on the top with your finger. This worked for some people on that forum. Give it a shot, who knows? Good luck! - Kyle Don't forget to use the Reputation system on the left. (Second button from the left) Put your GREY disks in your safety deposit box
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jasoneve #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 23, 2010 Posts: 11	07-23-2010, 07:02 PM I purchased the newest macbook back in January . Since then I've had recurring microphone problems . When I'm trying to Skype, whoever im calling can't hear me. I've went into system preferences and adjusted the input settings to built in audio and turned up the volume but nothing seems to work . Ideas? Suggestions? I just want to be able to use my built in microphone to communicate on skype .
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jasoneve #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 23, 2010 Posts: 11	07-25-2010, 09:55 PM Yeah, I do the test call. sometimes I hear my voice REALLY soft, but im talking loud and i have the volume turned up..
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jasoneve #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 23, 2010 Posts: 11	02-18-2011, 03:28 AM The problem is much worse. No one can hear me talking on Skype or oovoo calls. My input is turned all the way up. My microphone still works because when I tap near the microphone it reads it on the sound panel. I just want to be able to use my built-in mic to skype people :/
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