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    USB mic is set at default, but computer uses onboard mic instead

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by londez, Feb 4, 2007.

  1. londez

    londez Notebook Evangelist

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    I have my logitech USB mic set as the default audio input but when I go into Audacity and try to record something, it uses my onboard mic instead. I tested the device and everything should be good but it's not.

    Any suggestions?
     
    londez, Feb 4, 2007
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    Audacity might be defaulting to the on-board card. Go into the Preferences and tell it to use the USB mic instead.

    So basically remember that there are usually two settings - one for the system default, and one for the program itself.
     
    Gautam, Feb 5, 2007
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    You can also try disabling the On-board MIC as well -
     
    jpagel, Feb 5, 2007
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