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    mic problem

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by londez, Oct 7, 2006.

  1. londez

    londez Notebook Evangelist

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    i'm having a problem with my computer mic. If I go into the master volume control, in windows, and un mute the mic, I get feedback. I didn't think that the mic was supposed to pick up noise unless you were useing a program that uses it. Also, I have to turn the mic volume all the way up and turn on the boost and even then it barely picks anything up. I've had this problem since I got my z81sp about 4 months ago and haven't had time to send it in for repairs (I use it for school)

    Does this sound like a sound card problem???
     
    londez, Oct 7, 2006
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  2. Wiz33

    Wiz33 Notebook Deity

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    It's preety universal with onboard mic on a laptop as they are usually too close to the speaker and they will pick up feedback. Using an external mic should fix that right up.
     
    Wiz33, Oct 7, 2006
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