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    Internal Microphone

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by uthall, Apr 20, 2011.

  1. uthall

    uthall Notebook Consultant

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    So does the R3 have an internal microphone, i mean it has the webcam, so i assume it has a mic.

    Any idea how to set iit up and get it working?
     
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  2. Irrational23

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    I have same problem.
     
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  3. uthall

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    Yea, i got it wowrking eventually.

    Now im gong from memory here, but there are 2 microphones devices under Sound\Recording.

    The second one in the list, theone called "Array" i think is the one to use. However you must make sure that in the properties of both recording devices you uncheck the option on the second tab, something like" use this device for playback" or somehting simliar to that.

    Sorty at work and cant get the specifics.
     
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  4. Azureal

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    The internal Mic is behind the small pinhole an inch and a half to the left of the webcam.
     
    Azureal, Apr 20, 2011
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  5. Irrational23

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    Mine still does not work. I wonder if Dell did not install it correctly.

    I see Microphone and Mircophone Array in the Recording tab.

    Both are enabled. Under Properties, Listen. The "Listen to this device" is unchecked.

    Anything else I need?
     
    Irrational23, Apr 21, 2011
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  6. uthall

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    microphone array should be default device
     
    uthall, Apr 21, 2011
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    It is. What levels is it set to? I ahve 100%.

    I can not get the mic to pick up any sound. I feel like its broken.
     
    Irrational23, Apr 21, 2011
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  8. X3NIA

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    It does have a built in mic, I use mine almost every night for Project Reality.
     
    X3NIA, Apr 21, 2011
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    I'm not saying it doesn't. I'm saying mine is not working.
     
    Irrational23, Apr 21, 2011
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    I spent ages with the same prob, and after playing around with all the options like i said above, it just kicked in, If i changed something else besides what i mentioned above, damned if i know what it was. Just keep trying, it does work.
     
    uthall, Apr 21, 2011
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    Can you please tell me the exact settings? I have messed with it for an hour.
     
    Irrational23, Apr 21, 2011
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  12. uthall

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    Thats pretty much it
     

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    Thanks for the help.

    Same settings... but no luck. I think I'll just call Dell and tell them they screwed up.
     
    Irrational23, Apr 21, 2011
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    I have the same exact problem Irrational23 has. I set my mic up like how you have it shown in the pictures, and my mic still does not work. I don't know why. Any recommendations would be welcomed. :)
     
    F-650DuallySuperDuty, Jun 23, 2011
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  15. Macpod

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    Try turning the camera on. when the camera is off the mic dont work
     
    Macpod, Sep 29, 2011
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  16. Aeterus

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    Hello, i have the same problem on Alienware Mx17 R3. I cannot use the microphone or the video cam on Win7 64 bits. Please help!
     
    Aeterus, Aug 12, 2012
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