FC11, skype, compatible microphone?

[Mark C. Allman]

On Fri, 2009-10-02 at 13:51 -0700, jack craig wrote:
> its a telex m-40 that i have had kicking around for a long time.
> still, i could try a test on my daughters M$ and see if it works
> better there...
> 
> other Skype folks say they hear me faintly, but a lot of static; i
> have tried the input control, but it doesnt seem to help.
> 
> maybe i should try the arecord with it, ...
> 
> thx for your time, jackc...
> 
> 
> On 10/02/2009 12:55 PM, Tait Clarridge wrote: 
> > On Fri, 2009-10-02 at 12:22 -0700, jack craig wrote:
> >   
> > > Hi Folks,
> > > 
> > > I have setup Skype on my dell desktop and have the audio out working well.
> > > 
> > > however, the ancient microphone i have is not working well.
> > > 
> > > who is using dell, skype, and FC11 that could recommend  mic to buy?
> > > 
> > > tia, jackc...
> > > 
> > > -- 
> > >     jack craig
> > >        jackc at LinuxLightHouse.com
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> > >              831-596-6924 (cell)
> > >                 IM: jackcraigaptos (AIM)
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> > Can you confirm that the microphone is working on another computer? If
> > that is the case, it is not the microphone that is causing issues if it
> > is plugging in using the regular mini-jack.
> > 
> > Tait
> >   
> 
> -- 
>    jack craig
>       jackc at LinuxLightHouse.com
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>                IM: jackcraigaptos (AIM)
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Try running gnome-sound-recorder included in the gnome-media package.
That's what I used to check out all the KMix settings (I use KDE) and
the volume/mute controls on the headset.  BTW, that's one thing I liked
about the Logitech headset--it has a mute and volume control in the
cable.

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