Microphone Not Working

[Guest]

I am running WinXP SP1 and can not get the microphone to work. This is a
known good mic and all the audio properties are not muted. I can't figure out
what the issue might be. This is a brand new install of XP Pro and still mic
does not work. When I go into the sound recorder and try to record, it
doesn't record anything because it is not getting any sound input (the graph
stays flat) Any advice that can be offered would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
(e-mail address removed)

 

[R. C. White]

Hi, Mike.

As you probably know, WinXP does not handle the sound directly, but uses
your particular sound card (whether built-in or add-on). WinXP has all the
necessary tools to manipulate the sound, once it is captured, but can't do
the capture without having the sound card AND its WinXP-version drivers
properly installed.

What sound card do you have? Is it built into your computer's mainboard?
If it is built-in, have you enabled it in your computer's BIOS/CMOS? If it
is an add-on card, have you installed the proper drivers for it? If you
have BOTH built-in and add-on cards, have you made sure they are not
stepping on each other?

Drivers for most sound cards are on the WinXP CD-ROM and get installed
automatically, as soon as WinXP detects that the card is plugged in and
enabled. Because WinXP deals with hardware much differently from Win9x/ME,
drivers that worked with those versions of Windows almost certainly will not
work with WinXP. If your card is very old, very new or very exotic, you
probably will need to get the drivers directly from the manufacturer. Most
cards (and mainboards with built-in sound) have drivers and instructions in
their manuals and/or on CD-ROMs that come in the box with the hardware.
Even if you have all those, it's still a good idea to visit the
manufacturer's website to download updated drivers produced after your
hardware was shipped from the factory. You MAY also find additional
software from the manufacturer to make their product do more tricks than
enabled by the default installation.

If you tell us the make and model of your sound card, or of your computer if
the sound is built-in, we should be able to give you more specific advice.

RC

 

[Guest]

I am not sure which sound card is installed but it is not on board and the
sound works fine so the drivers must be correct. The only problem that I am
having is with the microphoen which I know works fine since I tested it on a
different PC.

 

[Sharon F]

I am running WinXP SP1 and can not get the microphone to work. This is a
known good mic and all the audio properties are not muted. I can't figure out
what the issue might be. This is a brand new install of XP Pro and still mic
does not work. When I go into the sound recorder and try to record, it
doesn't record anything because it is not getting any sound input (the graph
stays flat) Any advice that can be offered would be greatly appreciated.

Just double checking on the Volume Controls> Options> Properties>
Recording: Microphone is selected as a Recording device? Placing a check
next to Microphone here will add "Microphone" to the mixer panel.

Also check microphone for a physical mute switch that can operate
independently from any software controls. Almost missed this when I first
started using my microphone as mute is built into the same control used for
volume - a wheel that also has a click action to enable/disable mute.

 

[Guest]

I have the mic diplayed in the volume properties and it is not muted. There
is no mute on the mic. I have used this mic on another pc and it woirks fine
that is why I am at a loss.

 

[Alias]

Sure you've plugged it into the right jack?

Alias

 

[Guest]

Yes, it is plugged into the correct jack. I am at a loss and that is why I
have posted this question.

 

[Sharon F]

Sure you've plugged it into the right jack?

A few years ago, one of the Creative cards had the jacks marked wrong on
the card - green and blue jacks were reversed. Perhaps something similar
going on with this card?

Next place I would check is the help file for the sound card or at the
online tech support maintained by the manufacturer. With a little research,
you may find out that the card is being managed by its own mixer instead of
Windows Volume Controls.

 

[Neerav]

same problem here!

|I am running WinXP SP1 and can not get the microphone to work. This is a
| known good mic and all the audio properties are not muted. I can't figure
out
| what the issue might be. This is a brand new install of XP Pro and still
mic
| does not work. When I go into the sound recorder and try to record, it
| doesn't record anything because it is not getting any sound input (the
graph
| stays flat) Any advice that can be offered would be greatly appreciated.
| Thanks,
| (e-mail address removed)

 

[Guest]

I have the same problem. When I try to record the sound in sound recorder I
get not sound. But my mic echo's back.

mkp

 

[Guest]

Yes, it is plugged into the correct jack. I am at a loss and that is why I
have posted this question.

I`m having exactly same prob, as "Sharon" said I made sure mic was selected
in volume control and it was, the box is ticked but i noticed when in
Recording control the vertical slider bar for volume is fine but hoirizontal
slider (in between speakers) for balance is ghosted out. Just cant figure it
out i know mic works and even my new one isnt recognised.... Any help
appreciated

 

[Rock]

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I`m having exactly same prob, as "Sharon" said I made sure mic was selected
in volume control and it was, the box is ticked but i noticed when in
Recording control the vertical slider bar for volume is fine but hoirizontal
slider (in between speakers) for balance is ghosted out. Just cant figure it
out i know mic works and even my new one isnt recognised.... Any help
appreciated

Try uninstalling then reinstalling the sound card driver.

 

[Guest]

Hi
I think i found problem, when i jiggle mic-plug it works momentarily so
it must be the socket, only thing is what can i do to repair this? I took
side off but cant get near to input sockets, is their anything i can do????
Merry christmas by the way, hope its a good one.

 

[Bob I]

Unless you are familiar with assembling PC's AND soldering techniques
you should have a qualified repair shop fix it.