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    W7J built-in microphone problem

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by xmen155, Aug 12, 2006.

  1. xmen155

    xmen155 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, got the machine few weeks ago, so far so good. Except for one thing, when I was trying to use the built-in microphone, I got problems. It picks up very bad background noise, yet HARDLY picks up speaking voice. My mouth have to be 1 inch beside it for it to bearly pick up my voice. Yet, when I plug in a microphone in the jack, it works completely fine.

    Anyone having this issue? Any way how I can fix this? I wish to be able to chat (ie. webcam) without putting on a headset.

    Thanks
     
    xmen155, Aug 12, 2006
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  2. chemistry

    chemistry Notebook Consultant

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    I only tested it with Windows Sound Recorder. Picked up my voice OK from about 1 ft away. Did you raise the mic volume to max in Control Panel's Relatek HD Sound Effect Manager
     
    chemistry, Aug 12, 2006
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  3. nylact

    nylact Newbie

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    Xmen155.. did you ever find a resolution to the lousy mic issues on the w7j? I don't know how I missed your post, as I'd bought mine just a few months earlier and I just gave up for a while in trying to make it work without an ancillary mic. You can reply to [email protected] if you'd be so kind.
     
    nylact, Jun 1, 2008
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  4. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    His last post here was Feb 2007 - I doubt he's around anymore, unfortunately, but good luck! :eek:.

    Better to post the question in the W7 Owner's Lounge thread, which is more recent.
     
    ClearSkies, Jun 1, 2008
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