Headset problems

Afrandor · 07-11-2006, 04:06 PM

Hello, I believe this is the appropriate forums to post under.

When using software that require a microphone (ventrilo, for example), I use a headset to speak. However, everyone present in the channel I'm in at the time get 'feedback', as in whatever I say, or whatever sound input is occuring, echoes back to everyone's speakers.

A friend told me that it is most likely that my sound card has an on-board mic, now, I'm using an AC97 on-board sound card, and after searching other various forums, it appears that this could very well be the cause of the problem.

Basically, If the AC97 sound card has a mic, I want to know how to disable this without disabling my sound device, so that I'm still able to receive audio, and use my headset to speak. I'm using a logitech headset by the way, if that makes any difference. I have also tried multiple AC97 drivers, with no success.

Thanks in advance,

Greg.

ebackhus · 07-11-2006, 04:53 PM

Welcome to TSF!

Can you tell us a bit more about your PC? I can't think of any computers that have AC'97 with on-board mics. Most only have a mic port.

Afrandor · 07-11-2006, 05:22 PM

I'm not very good when it comes to this kind of stuff, I'm not sure what specs about my pc would be relevant? If you could tell me what would help you work the problem out, then I'll do what I can :)

**TheMatt** · 07-11-2006, 06:28 PM

Laptops like mine often have onboard mics, but I have never heard of a desktop motherboard with onboard sound having an onboard mic.

Afrandor · 07-12-2006, 12:08 PM

After running tests, it appears that my computer is not recognizing my mic at all. Tests result in showing that my mic is turned off, could it be something simple I am not enabling?

**TheMatt** · 07-12-2006, 06:58 PM

Go into the Volume Control. Go to Options > Properties. Put a check next to Microphone. It will now appear in the volume control window with everything else. Make sure its not muted and its turned up to a decent volume.

Afrandor · 07-12-2006, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMatt

Go into the Volume Control. Go to Options > Properties. Put a check next to Microphone. It will now appear in the volume control window with everything else. Make sure its not muted and its turned up to a decent volume.

I already have that done, thanks for the input though however the problem is still apparant :)

**Ralck** · 07-12-2006, 09:33 PM

Check line-in also and do the same thing as you did with mic.

Afrandor · 07-13-2006, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralck

Check line-in also and do the same thing as you did with mic.

Same as above. I've got all them settings on max volume, unmuted.

07-11-2006, 04:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Afrandor Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 29 OS: Windows XP	Headset problems Hello, I believe this is the appropriate forums to post under. When using software that require a microphone (ventrilo, for example), I use a headset to speak. However, everyone present in the channel I'm in at the time get 'feedback', as in whatever I say, or whatever sound input is occuring, echoes back to everyone's speakers. A friend told me that it is most likely that my sound card has an on-board mic, now, I'm using an AC97 on-board sound card, and after searching other various forums, it appears that this could very well be the cause of the problem. Basically, If the AC97 sound card has a mic, I want to know how to disable this without disabling my sound device, so that I'm still able to receive audio, and use my headset to speak. I'm using a logitech headset by the way, if that makes any difference. I have also tried multiple AC97 drivers, with no success. Thanks in advance, Greg.

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TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Go into the Volume Control. Go to Options > Properties. Put a check next to Microphone. It will now appear in the volume control window with everything else. Make sure its not muted and its turned up to a decent volume. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

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Afrandor Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 29 OS: Windows XP	I'm not very good when it comes to this kind of stuff, I'm not sure what specs about my pc would be relevant? If you could tell me what would help you work the problem out, then I'll do what I can :)

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Afrandor Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 29 OS: Windows XP	After running tests, it appears that my computer is not recognizing my mic at all. Tests result in showing that my mic is turned off, could it be something simple I am not enabling?