Re: [Hampshire] Low Mic Input Level

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Author: Tim B - Systems
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To: Hampshire LUG Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Hampshire] Low Mic Input Level
Check the "switches" tab. There may be a "Mic Boost" or "+10dB" option. that
should solve some problems. If not, try using alsamixer. that might help.

Hope this helps,

Tim B.


On Tuesday 20 February 2007 23:22, Alasdair Ross wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Does anyone know how I can adjust the input level for my microphone
> (internal mic on an Acer Asire 5633 running Kubuntu 6.10)? The sliders in
> KMixer are all set to maximum but it barely records anything audible unless
> I blow on the mic or speak loudly right next to it.
> It "works" using Audacity and Skype so I don't think it's a problem with
> a particular program).
> Any ideas?
> -Alasdair-


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