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    who's been using the integrated mic?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by l33t_c0w, Dec 29, 2006.

  1. l33t_c0w

    l33t_c0w Notebook Deity

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    I've only recently started using the integrated mic. I'm having a bit of a rough time with getting it loud enough. Even after I turn on the "mic boost" in windows, it's still a lot quieter than the microphone on my desktop. Is this consistent with anyone else's experience, or is it something I should look into more?
     
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  2. steve_emb

    steve_emb Notebook Consultant

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    I cant comment on the laptop itself as I dont own one. But I will say built in microphones, most of the time, arent all that good. Ive had some that you have to almost touch to be able to hear anything. Sometime there just put there as a gimic. Having said that, the microphone on my dv2000 picks up everything, it can pick up the television even when a good 4 metres away.
     
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  3. Toonamy

    Toonamy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I tried my mic today, just the same problem, its not only you..
     
    Toonamy, Dec 29, 2006
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    Atook Notebook Evangelist

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    I was having some problems with any mic (integrated and external) with the voice com in my games. I recently upgraded to a newer driver and it fixed the problem.

    http://www.compal.com/asp/driver_dnd/

    Hope that helps!
     
    Atook, Dec 29, 2006
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    mikysee Notebook Guru

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    The volume on my hgl30 is very low too.
     
    mikysee, Dec 29, 2006
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    I have a strange echo that happens if I dont set the volume just right.. it starts quiet, and gets very loud if I continue recording.. kinda a pain, but I will also say that the newer driver helped some..
     
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