(Answer) (Category) OSU Physics Faq's : (Category) Linux :
Skype: microphone doesn't work
First, you may have conflicts accessing the sound device due to something like artsd running. You can kill artsd to avoid this. That means things dependent on artsd, such as noatun, won't work.

Second, run alsamixer in a terminal window. Make sure the gain for the Mic is a reasonable level, and it is set for capture (space). Also, make sure that Capture is set to a reasonable level, and is also set to capture (!). Don't see Capture? That's because it's to the right, off of the screen. Keep using right arrow until you find it.

2007-Jan-10 2:04pm bcd@pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu

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