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    Sound quality when using built-in mic is terrible

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by WholeFnShow, Mar 19, 2011.

  1. WholeFnShow

    WholeFnShow Newbie

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    When I first got this laptop (August 2010), the mic worked perfectly. The sound was crystal clear and I had no problems. Recently on Skype, people have been complaining that I sound like I am in a toilet bowl and they have a hard time understanding me.

    When I plug in a USB mic, everything is okay.

    To ensure it wasn't just a Skype issue, I used Sound Recorder to test it for myself and I heard what people were hearing on skype. It sounds really bad.

    I've seen a couple of other threads on this, but they all seemed unresolved or did not solve my issue. I figured I'd post a new one to see if anyone has any ideas on how I can fix this.

    Thank you in advance for any help and insight.
     
    WholeFnShow, Mar 19, 2011
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  2. Goldenboy69

    Goldenboy69 Notebook Guru

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    the mic is complete garbage. Sorry, it's what were stuck with in this thing.
     
    Goldenboy69, Mar 19, 2011
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  3. Doctor Magneto

    Doctor Magneto Notebook Consultant

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    I can confirm that too.. I have to use external mic, it is a pity that expensive premium system has such a crappy built in mic
     
    Doctor Magneto, Mar 19, 2011
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    Tbh, it's terrible on all computers.

    I've been through 6 laptops and they all have terrible built in mics.
     
    Voodooi, Mar 19, 2011
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  5. WholeFnShow

    WholeFnShow Newbie

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    Well I guess in some way it's nice to hear that others are having the same issue as I am, but sucks at the same time because I wish there was a fix.

    It really did work fine when I first got it, so I don't get it. Oh well.

    Thanks for the feedback everyone. If anyone has anything else to add, go for it.
     
    WholeFnShow, Mar 19, 2011
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