Skype @ Eee PC 1001 HA and *Ubuntu: everything works except the microphone.

[Ric Moore]

On Wed, 2011-01-26 at 00:31 +0100, Bas Roufs wrote: 
> Hello everybody
> 
> > > At present, I am trying out Skype at Kubuntu Maverick on an Asus Eee
> > > PC 1001 HA. Really everything works, except the microphone.
> 
> > Since the latest Skype recognizes pulse, crank up pavucontrol,
> Can you explain what you mean here?
> 
> > select/activate the mike of the device you're using ~~while you're
> > speaking into it~~ with the skype application running and connected.
> 
> This is exactly the direction I am looking to. I am wondering how to
> select and activate the mike I am using. By the way, both the headset
> and the in-built sound devices deliver the same results: everything
> works, except the microphone. In other words: how can I adjust my
> sound recording settings? I try to adjust them via Alsamixer, but this
> does not work so far.
> 
> 
> > Adjust the volume and you should be good to go from then on, as that
> > will become the default setting next time you crank it up. Ric
> 
> This is exactly what I try to do via Alsamixer and also via KMix. But
> neither method works so far. Does anybody have a clue on how to
> effectively adjust the sound recording settings at Kubuntu 10.10?

Sorry I wasn't more clear. Open a terminal. type "pavucontrol" and I'd
stick that one on your toolbar. Then re-read what I wrote, it'll make
more sense. Ric


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