On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:35:49 +0200 Ivan <[email protected]> wrote:
> 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. > For anyone who has a similar problem: the following trick works. Add these lines to $HOME/.asoundrc pcm.skype { type route slave.pcm "hw:0,0" slave.channels 2 ttable.0.1 2 } Then start Skype and go to Options->Sound Devices. Choose "skype(route)" as a microphone. If the sound is too low (high) try to increase (decrease) the last number at `ttable.0.1 2' string. -- Best, Ivan
