Help With Mic

[WiltChamberlain 0]

I'm wondering if someone less technologically retarded than me could help me out here. My mic volume must be pretty low since people are always asking me to turn it up. I did everything Steam has for "troubleshooting," i.e., added "voice _sound whatever" to launch properties, adjusted settings in voice tab in the game, etc.

I checked the Sound section in my Control Panel and I wonder if this is the problem:

For microphones, it says "Microphone FP" and there is a sliding bar 0 - 100. I have it at 50. I'm not sure if this is for incoming (headphones) or outgoing (mic)

I stole this mic from work and the package was really shiny and impressive so I assume it is a decent model.

Any pointers?

thanks

[Dave 4]

You can always run %SystemRoot%\system32\sndrec32.exe and record yourself to hear how the mic sounds.

I think Microphone FP refers to a front-panel audio jack. If your mic is plugged into the back of your computer, the "Microphone" slider should do it. Also, click "Advanced" under the slider and check "Microphone Boost" for a bit of a volume increase (10dB I think).

But if it's a USB mic, then I don't know; you're on your own.

[WiltChamberlain 0]

Got it sorted

Thanks for the reply Dave

[TheMonkee 0]

yes from my experiences with gaming, usb mics seem to confuse the system / game... i recommend few ppl try / use them... i have tried 4 different ones, and had zero success...

[Ascent 0]

Hey I need help too...I just bought a new mic, not a USB one, and I can't get it to work. It says that it's unavailable under my "Recording Devices" settings...Anyone got a suggestion?

P.S. I use vista

[Dovi 3]

I got vista too, I had to run through the mic tutorial opening programs with voice to make it work. PM Mana he helped me.

[Denny Crane 0]

also TF2 uses the defaut input device

set this in your control panel > sound