On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:18:44 +0300 Nikos Chantziaras <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 07/31/2010 06:00 PM, [email protected] wrote: > > On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:41:33 +0300 > > Nikos Chantziaras<[email protected]> wrote: > > > >> On 07/31/2010 03:11 PM, Ivan wrote: > >>> I have a problem with my microphone on Skype. In general the mic > >>> works. I can record using `arecord -c2> test.wav'. It also > >>> records if I type arecord without -c2 option but the sound is > >>> *very* low. And the same thing occurs when I try to make a Skype > >>> test call. > >> > >> Maybe you need to set your microphone to +24db in alsamixer and > >> select "mic" as input source instead of "line in." > >> > >> > > > > I don't have a choice what input source to use in alsamixer. > > And all controls in alsamixer are maximized and not muted. > > Just mentioned it because that was the case for me. To see those > controls in alsamixer, you must press F4 first (just in case you're > not familiar with alsamixer). > > Yes, I see your point but this is not my case :). My "Capture" and "Digital" controls are maximized and aren't muted. Note that I'm able to record something using `arecord'. My laptop doesn't have a connector for external microphone. I think that's why there is no control for choosing input source in alsamixer.
