Can't talk to any body "online"

pentastar111 · Oct 24, 2006, 03:24 AM

just bought these Altec Lansing AHS515's and can't communicate with anybody with the mic. I'm still pretty much a "noob'. what is it that i missed?

Alec§taar · Oct 24, 2006, 03:26 AM

sndvol32.exe, run it, make sure your MIC is not "muted"...?

Be sure you plugged it into the RIGHT port on the back of your PC where your sound card prongs are located, use your mobo or soundcard manual IF you need it for reassurance & all that!

* Basics @ first...

APK

i_am_mustang_man · Oct 24, 2006, 03:27 AM

can you record sound with it in sound recorder for example? try that and see what happens

randomperson21 · Oct 24, 2006, 05:17 AM

first things first: make sure its plugged in the right plug. usually its a salmon-colored one if its a 3.5mm minijack.
secondly, make sure your mike isn't muted. doubleclick the speaker icon in your system tray, and check the mike settings
third, make sure your mike is the default microphone device for the system. go to control panel -> sounds (something like that), and muck around there.

pentastar111 · Oct 24, 2006, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomperson21

first things first: make sure its plugged in the right plug. usually its a salmon-colored one if its a 3.5mm minijack.
secondly, make sure your mike isn't muted. doubleclick the speaker icon in your system tray, and check the mike settings
third, make sure your mike is the default microphone device for the system. go to control panel -> sounds (something like that), and muck around there.

yes everything is hooked up right. can't find a damn thing in control panel to turn it on. Checked the little speaker icon in the tool bar and made sure the "mic" was on and still nothing. What a rip. Did manage to get the "mic" to work somewhat. I can hear myself just fine. guess I'll have to call geeksquad.

Alec§taar · Oct 24, 2006, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pentastar111

yes everything is hooked up right. can't find a damn thing in control panel to turn it on.

sndvol32.exe is one part, the Options menu, View submenu, & be SURE Microphone is not checked off as MUTE @ the bottom of the Microphone column & BE SURE ITS VOLUME SLIDER IS SET "WAY" UP, to its max.

To turn on the little icon noting the sound options in the tasktray (while in control panel)? Well, I use "CLASSIC VIEW" first of all, & it is what I have showing here & what I am accustomed to? Go to "Sound and Audio Devices" icon in Control Panel first.

This also controls the volume on the device (mass override of all of the sliders in sndvol32.exe in fact) & there is a checkbox called "Place Volume icon in the taskbar"... the "Advanced" button just directly summons sndvol32.exe (the tool I initially instructed you to use).

You will want to look around in THIS particular area (Sounds and Audio Devices Properties) & find where it is you are messed up.

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Originally Posted by pentastar111

Checked the little speaker icon in the tool bar and made sure the "mic" was on and still nothing. What a rip. Did manage to get the "mic" to work somewhat. I can hear myself just fine. guess I'll have to call geeksquad.

You can try "geeksquad", there is nothing wrong w/ that... whatever works, but it's also your monies spent.

My guess is, that if you mess around in "Sound and Audio Devices Properties"? You'll fix it...

(Another 'decent' idea is to update any & all drivers for the particular soundcard or onboard mobo sound you use)

APK

bruins004 · Oct 24, 2006, 01:35 PM

I am kinda suprised that no one stated the possible obvious answer.
Check and make sure you have the mic feature hooked up on your motherboard.
On one of my builds I didnt hook this feature up, hence I cant use a mic, and the other one I did.

Alec§taar · Oct 24, 2006, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruins004

I am kinda suprised that no one stated the possible obvious answer.
Check and make sure you have the mic feature hooked up on your motherboard.
On one of my builds I didnt hook this feature up, hence I cant use a mic, and the other one I did.

I thought I did in my first reply here?

APK

bruins004 · Oct 24, 2006, 02:21 PM

Sorry Alec,
Sometimes I dont have enough time to read through your whole post, esp. when I am at work.

Alec§taar · Oct 24, 2006, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bruins004

Sorry Alec,

That's OK man, I often post my thoughts/feelings & THEN, lastly, go read what others wrote & edit out 'redundancies'... sometimes not though - we ALL do it, meaning well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruins004

Sometimes I dont have enough time to read through your whole post, esp. when I am at work.

I do both @ once SOMETIMES...

(E.G.-> work, take break, & post (especially when I hit a "wall" on the job - I walk away from it for a bit, it helps))...

It's a hassle, & I miss details if I don't read what others wrote though... I know WHAT you mean, by all means!

APK

DaMulta · Oct 24, 2006, 04:21 PM

bruins004 · Oct 24, 2006, 04:28 PM

I know this is just for Sound Blaster cards, but it did work for me.
Its worth a try
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313022/en-us

pentastar111 · Oct 24, 2006, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alec§taar

That's OK man, I often post my thoughts/feelings & THEN, lastly, go read what others wrote & edit out 'redundancies'... sometimes not though - we ALL do it, meaning well.

I do both @ once SOMETIMES...

(E.G.-> work, take break, & post (especially when I hit a "wall" on the job - I walk away from it for a bit, it helps))...

It's a hassle, & I miss details if I don't read what others wrote though... I know WHAT you mean, by all means!

APK

I appreciate everyones input. i did mange to get them to work for a "moment". Although I was hearing myself talk through the headphones. But the mic did test through the little test sequence. That was earlier this morning after work. Now after "firing" up the PC again i get nothing. The headphones work but not the mic. It is "unmuted" and everything is set just like last night but nothing. Maybe they are defective? Well they are working again. Are you supposed to hear your own voice through the headphones?

pentastar111 · Oct 24, 2006, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaMulta

Yes, went through all of that and they test out ok. Maybe nobody else is using them while playing fear online? one other question. Are you supposed to hear yourself over the headphones?

DaMulta · Oct 24, 2006, 11:53 PM

Did you unblock it, mute the Micphone, it will still work.

pentastar111 · Oct 25, 2006, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaMulta

Did you unblock it, mute the Micphone, it will still work.

yes, I put the sndvol32.exe control panel on the task bar. set everything up as shown. When going into advanced controls for the micrphone there are 2 boxes. One says "Front Panel Microphone" the other "Microphone Boost". With both "checked" on i get nothing during the set-up and testing of the device, With the MIC boost as the onlty one checked I can complete the function test and it shows it as working. i just get to hear myself over the headphones.

pentastar111 · Oct 26, 2006, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaMulta

Did you unblock it, mute the Micphone, it will still work.

I muted the "playback" and they mic works fine now.

Alec§taar · Oct 26, 2006, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pentastar111

I muted the "playback" and they mic works fine now.

So, this was ALL in the area (Sounds & Multimedia in Control Panel basically) which I asked you to take a poke @ & look over & others posted the photos to as a guide for you?

If so, good, because this WILL probably happen again... thank goodness forums are searchable generally (good knowledgebases). AND, good anyhow, even IF it wasn't my points noted. Point being? YOU are A-OK now!

APK

bruins004 · Oct 26, 2006, 09:21 PM

Hmm I dont know are you suppose to hear yourself in your headphones....
I do on mine, but am unsure if you are suppose to.
Maybe Alec or DaMulta can shed more light on this

DaMulta · Oct 26, 2006, 09:29 PM

You can mute the microphone and other people will still be able to hear you. Then you wont have to hear yourself talking.

pentastar111 · Oct 26, 2006, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alec§taar

So, this was ALL in the area (Sounds & Multimedia in Control Panel basically) which I asked you to take a poke @ & look over & others posted the photos to as a guide for you?

If so, good, because this WILL probably happen again... thank goodness forums are searchable generally (good knowledgebases). AND, good anyhow, even IF it wasn't my points noted. Point being? YOU are A-OK now!

APK

Your points are noted. Thank you very much.

pentastar111 · Oct 26, 2006, 10:53 PM

Thanks too all who responded to my question, i appreciate it. If any of you guy's come to L.A. look me up or give a holler and i get you some beer on the house where I work. Thanks all.

Alec§taar · Oct 26, 2006, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pentastar111

Thanks too all who responded to my question, i appreciate it. If any of you guy's come to L.A. look me up or give a holler and i get you some beer on the hopuse where I work. Thanks all.

Ha, always been meaning to go there, but never have made it yet... "Life's in the way!", lol!

(1 day though, lol, many years down the road, possibly... I'll perhaps take you up on that offer!)

* You never know!

APK

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bruins004 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,178 (0.78/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 80 Times in 55 Posts System Specs	Hmm I dont know are you suppose to hear yourself in your headphones.... I do on mine, but am unsure if you are suppose to. Maybe Alec or DaMulta can shed more light on this __________________ RIG #1 - See System Specs. RIG #2 AMD X2 3600+ (AM2), Biostar TF550, 2 x 1GB Buffalo Firestix, XFX 9800GTX+, WD 250 GB HD, NZXT Nemesis Elite Case, Lite-On Combo Drive and Lite-On DVD RW Drive, Antec TruePower 550W, 20.1" Dell w/ 17" Sony LCD

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