How to set up a microphone in Skype - a few simple steps

When users first get acquainted with the Skype program, the question often arises: "How to set up a microphone in Skype is the easiest?" Within the framework of the material you are offering, a step-by-step instruction will be provided. Following her instructions, it will not be difficult to solve this problem. Nothing wrong with that. Therefore, we boldly take and do.

We choose

Now there are many devices of this class on the market. The cheapest ones cost 2 USD. In turn, premium microphones will cost you 400 USD. It is recommended to buy devices worth 20-30 USD. As practice shows, they both have acceptable quality, and the cost is democratic. You can also buy headphones, equipped with a microphone. But in this case, expect a high Sound quality is not necessary. Conditionally, these sound devices can be divided into two types, depending on the method of connection:

• 3.5 mm audio jack.
• USB.

In the first case, a pin is used for the connection, and in the second case, a rectangular connector is used. In terms of sound quality, it is better to purchase a microphone in the first performance. Regardless of your choice, the order of how to set up a microphone in Skype, Will be identical for all types of devices. It consists of the following stages:

• Connecting to a PC.
• Setup and testing in the operating system.
• Setting up and testing in Skype.

They will be painted in the future.

Hardware Connection

How to turn on the microphone in Skype? At the first stage of the process we perform hardware switching, that is, we connect a sound device to a personal computer. As it was said before, for connection can be used either a 3.5 mm audio jack, or USB. In the first case, we find the sockets of the sound card on the system unit . They can be both on the back of the hull and on its front. Usually there are three of them: green (intended for sound output, headphones or speakers are connected to it), blue (used to input audio from a tape recorder, guitar or synthesizer) and pink (sometimes peach color) here and wires from the microphone are fed. It is in the last of these that you need to install the connector for connecting this audio device in this case. But with a USB connection, everything is much simpler. It is enough only to find any rectangular connector of the desired shape and install a wire from the microphone into it.

Configuration in the operating system

After the hardware switching is complete, a message should appear in the lower right corner of the monitor screen indicating that the connector is connected. If this does not happen, then the sound card drivers may not have been installed. They are on the drive that came with the motherboard. You need to install it from there, and then restart the computer. If the disk is not available, then download them from the official site of the motherboard manufacturer. Now let's look at how to configure the microphone in Skype using the operating system. These parameters are the same for all Windows applications. To do this, perform the following manipulations:

• We go in the "Start". Then we need the "Control Panel". In it we find the label "Sound" and double click on it with the left button of the manipulator. A window will open.
• Next, go to the "Record" tab. It contains a complete list of microphones connected to the computer. We find in it the one that is connected at the current time, and make a double click on it. This opens the microphone properties window.
• Then go to the tab "Listen". On it you need to check the box "Listen from this device". We press the button "Apply". The connected headphones or speakers will start playing sounds from the microphone.
• Then click on "Advanced". In the "Default Format" list, select the maximum frequency (provides the maximum sound quality). Again, click "Apply".
• We move to the tab "Levels". Here, at your discretion, you need to install two sliders: "Microphone" and "Microphone amplification." Their values should be set depending on the sound quality. Incorrect slider positions can lead to the fact that there will be a loud or quiet microphone in Skype. And the selection is made as follows: set the value, click "Apply" and publish sounds, which are then heard in the columns or headphones. With sufficient sound quality, we proceed to the next stage. Otherwise, we continue to select their position.
• Once the sliders are set, go back to the "Listen" tab and remove the previously selected checkbox. After that, click on the "OK" button.

At this setting in the operating system is over.

Test in operating system

After adjusting the parameters of the sound recording system in "Winds" it is strongly recommended to conduct a test. To do this, in the window "Sound" (it should remain open after the previous stage) in the "Recording" tab we find the microphone we need. Opposite him is a dark green bar. If a sound is input from the microphone to the computer, then it should lighten green or partially (depending on the signal level). If this happens, then everything is done correctly and you can proceed to the next stage.

Setting in "Skype"

Further adjustment of the microphone in "Skype" Is to correct the initial settings in this program. First you need to install it. To do this, download the distribution from the official website. Then, following the instructions of the wizard, install Skype on your computer. The next step is to register in this service. Then the main program window will open. In it you need to go to the main menu item "Tools". In it we select the sub-item "Settings". The same window can be opened with the keyboard shortcuts "Ctrl" and "," (comma in the English keyboard layout). In its right column, select "Sound Settings". We indicate those devices in the drop-down lists "Microphone" and "Speakers", which are currently connected. Set the maximum level of the signal with sliders at your own discretion. If the phonet microphone is in Skype, You must uncheck the box "Automatic configuration Microphone "in the same window. Click "OK" and save the previously set settings.

Test in "Skype"

Now let's look at how to test the microphone in Skype. To do this, open one of the previously described methods window with the settings and go to the section "Audio Settings". Then pay attention to the slider opposite the "Microphone" field. When sound occurs, it must move to the right. Next, close this window. The next step is to make a test call. To do this, in the contact list we find "Echo" and make a call. We listen to the message of the answering machine and after the sound signal we leave our record. Then it should be reproduced. If everything went well, and you heard yourself in response, the microphone is set up and you can communicate. Otherwise, we check the connection and settings again.

Possible problems

Among the main problems that can arise in the process of communication in Skype, the following:

• Low quality of a sound or its full absence.
• No image on the monitor screen.
• Poor picture in the process of communication.

A solution for each of them will be proposed in the next section.

Solutions

In the first case, you need to check the connection. Then check the settings of the operating system and Skype, and make sure that the microphone and headphones or speakers are selected (the process of how to make a microphone in Skype was described earlier in the text, for headphones or speakers everything is the same, Only need to use the "Dynamics" section in the same window). And this procedure should be done by both users: problems can be on each of the computers.

In the second case, you need to make sure that the video call is made (the icon with the video camera). Then you need to see the correctness of switching. Also check the driver for the webcam and its correct operation in Skype (the main menu item "Tools", then select "Settings" and find the item "Video settings"). There should be a picture from the webcam. In the latter case, install all available operating system updates. Perhaps the connection speed is low, which is why the picture is distorted during communication (in this case, you need to stop all processes, for example, torrent or browser, which use traffic).

Summary

In this article, step by step, it was described how to set up a microphone in Skype. Performing the previously stated instructions, properly configure this program will not be difficult for both the experienced user and the beginner. So we take it boldly and do it!