Kubuntu + Google Talk or Skype crackling sound

[Paul Lemmons]

Does the crackling stop if you unplug or mute the microphone?

On 09/03/2011 08:05 AM, Hwasung Lee wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> Since I have installed Kubuntu 11.04, I have been experiencing some
> crackling sounds. What is odd is that it doesn't happens to all of the
> programs. The symptoms:
>
> 1. Crackling sound when using Google Talk plugin
> 2. Crackling sound when using Skype
> 3. Crackling sound disappears after a few minutes on Google Talk or
> Skype, as if my computer is an old vacuum tube amplifier!
> 4. *No* crackling sound using other programs like flash or Amarok
>
> Does any one know how to fix this thing? I have tried solutions
> ranging from a fresh reload of Kubuntu and some other suggestions on
> the Ubuntu forum.
>
> Thank you in advance. Mars
>


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