The following fixed it for me: https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA11082/what-should-i-do-if-i-have-a -problem-with-my-audio-quality-in-skype-for-linux
On Ubuntu, under System Settings - Sounds under the Input tab make sure the input volume of the internal microphone is on -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Canonical Partner Developers, which is subscribed to skype in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/883404 Title: skype video cannot use microphone To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/skype/+bug/883404/+subscriptions _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~canonical-partner-dev Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~canonical-partner-dev More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
