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Microphone works in Zoom but not in Browsers
I use a Lenovo Ideapad 330 and I have an issue where my Realtek microphone works in Zoom Meetings and Windows Sound Recorder but not in either Chrome or Firefox. Although in Firefox it produces a ...
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headphones not showing in playback
I have windows 8.1 (x64) on an Asus n550jk when I plug in my headphones it doesn't appear in the playback and when I try to use a mic the laptop uses it built-in mic I tried re-installing the driver ...
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No third party apps (GoToMeeting, Google Hangouts, etc) can use my Microphone
Windows 8.1 on an HP laptop. Within Windows itself, my microphone works just fine. I can go to Sound > Recording, and the Microphone is clearly picking up noise.
However, on a regular basis, I ...
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How can I use iPhone earpods as a recording device in Windows on a MacBook Pro?
I have a Macbook Pro circa 2012 (last model with a 17" screen). It has 2 sound jacks.
I have both Mac OS X and Windows 8.1 installed. In OS X, when I plug my iPhone earpods into the headphone jack, ...
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Windows desktop mic loud on skype but quiet on gotomeeting
I have a low-end CA desktop PC mic that sounds loud and clear (to the people on the other end) on Skype, but very quiet to the others on GoToMeeting. I have gone into Control Panel mic settings and ...
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I always hear my in-line mic, even if the mic is disabled
I own a laptop with a headphone/mic combo jack. When I plug the headphones with in-line mic in, I will always hear the input from the mic, regardless of whether or not the Listen to this device button ...
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Can I hear myself through noise-cancelling headphones without cranking up the volume all the way?
I'm using the Bose QuietComfort 15 headphones with the built in microphone and I'm plugging it into a laptop that has a jack that supports the mic & speaker at the same time. By default, I can't ...
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Alternate audio driver (replace Realtek) [closed]
Is there any alternative to Realtek HD Audio driver? The reason I ask is because Realtek's audio driver makes my microphone sound really bad (friends tell me they can barely hear me). However, if I ...
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How To Enable Windows Microphone Amplifier
I just bought a new microphone for my Windows PC which I plugged into my external USB SoundBlaster X-Fi Pro. It works, but if I'm away for more than 30cm the recorded voice is almost silent.
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Skype is auto increasing volume
Ok I have an odd issue going on here. Skype keeps increasing my volume despite having automatically adjust microphone settings unchecked.
I have unchecked give applications exclusive control in sound ...
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How can I check if my laptop's 3.5mm audio port works with a microphone?
I am ordering a Logitech headset that has separate audio and mic connectors. My laptop only has one 3.5mm audio port.
How can I tell if my laptop audio port works with a microphone? I am in the ...
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Windows 8 lowers volume on using any software that involves the microphone
This is not affected by Do nothing in Sound > Communication tab.
So everytime I open a software that may involve microphone usage, my playback volume is automatically lowered.
Easily reproducible by ...
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Record audio from Microphone and Computer/Speakers at same time?
The title basically says it all, this is what I have:
Windows 8.1 x64
Playback Devices:
Speakers(default):
Levels: Realtek HD audio output: 54 (There are no other sliders on this screen)
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Speaker sound volume drops when microphone is active
Whenever the microphone is used by some application, the speaker volume drops about 50%.
Even if I open the sound device settings, the volume drops because the microphone will be activated.
I already ...
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Sharing "mapping" an audio device or mic to another PC.
I was wondering if it is possible to map an audio device or mic (3.5mm audio jack or USB) to another computer, sort of like you can with a drive or a printer?
My scenario: I have a security software ...
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