Setting up a computer: how to set up a microphone

On the agenda there was a question: how to set up a computer microphone? The question, it would seem, is simple. However, there are situations where urgent answers to the simplest questions are required. And our review today is just from this series.

People use the computer or laptop for years, without even thinking about whether there is a microphone, where it is in the computer, how to connect it, etc. Such questions arise only when there is a need to use programs for communication via the Internet. In fact, everything is extremely simple.

For stationary PCs, you need to purchase a microphone and connect it to the system. To do this, there is a jack on the sound card. Usually it is red or pink. Most modern laptops are equipped with a built-in microphone.

Microphone test: test sound recording.

Go to Start / All Programs / Accessories / Entertainment / Sound Recorder. Click on the button with a red circle. After pressing, the recording will go (60 seconds). Try to say a few phrases. Then, by pressing the button with one triangle (the "PLAY" button), you can listen to the recording. If the sound is played, the microphone is working. If not, update the sound card driver and repeat the procedure.

Quick setup of the microphone: how to set up the microphone of the PC.

Go to the menu START / Control Panel / Sounds and audio devices / tab Audio / Sound recording . Pressing the "VOLUME" button will open the mixer window, where you can adjust the microphone volume and balance (right-left channel).

How to set up the headset microphone. Headset - headphones and microphone in one device. Headsets come in two types: a USB headset - connects to a computer via a USB connector, and a standard headset that connects to a PC sound card. Regardless of the type of connection, the headset microphone is configured in the same way as a normal microphone.

Set up a microphone that is built into the webcam is also easy. First you need to install the webcam drivers (come with the device). Then connect the camera to the computer and test the microphone using sound recording. If the microphone does not work, go to the START / Control Panel / Sounds and Audio Devices / Audio tab / Audio Recording. From the list, select Webcam (the model of your webcam). The "Apply" button activates the equipment and saves the selected settings. Then repeat the test sound recording.

How to set up a microphone in skype. Skype - a program for communication, through which conventional voice calls, video calls, data transmission and conferencing have become a common everyday phenomenon. Without it, it is difficult to imagine the life of a modern person. The process of setting the microphone in the program is not difficult: after installation, the program determines the connected devices. By default, the program itself makes the necessary settings. When you make the first login to the program, all devices and connections can be tested to make sure they work. If something is wrong with the equipment, the program will report a problem.

Calling the test center Skype allows you to test the sound settings in the operating mode. If everything is done correctly - you will hear your voice in the headphones or the computer / laptop speakers. If not - in the main window of the program select the "Tools" tab, then "Settings". On the left, find the inscription "Sound Settings" and click on it. In the window that opens, you can check whether the settings are correct or change them. If you are using a webcam microphone, select it from the list. It is recommended to tick the automatic settings of the microphone and speakers.

After all the settings, you must save the changes (the "Save" button). They will be automatically used every time you start the program.

That's all the secrets. Now you also know how to properly configure the microphone of your PC.