Microphone trouble with Skype

[xx58]

I was with Ubuntu a years, but now move from Ubuntu Unity to KUbuntu. I install KUbuntu 12.04 and Skype microfon not works. Sound recorder microfon not works.Somebody some help? Thanks

[SecretCode]

Hello and welcome to KFN!

It could be something as simple as the input being muted or not selected. Go to K > System Settings > Multimedia > Phonon. In the first tab, "Device Preference", go to the "Audio Recording" line (and the 3 sub-items under it) - do you have anything other than "Internal Audio Analog Stereo"? (which is the only item that I have).

On the second tab "Audio Hardware Setup", go to the "Sound Device" drop-down and select "Recording (...)". The Connector drop-down should change to something like "Internal Microphone", and you should get a box below this titled "Input Levels" with a bar (gauge) that moves with the current microphone volume. Say something or make a noise - does the gauge move?

Finally, click the volume icon in system tray and click "Mixer" at the bottom. You should get a small dialogue box - go to the Capture Devices tab and make sure it is not muted.

[dibl]

It is also possible that, in pavucontrol, the "Set as fallback" button needs to be clicked for Skype to work -- it does on mine.

[xx58]

Internal Microfon works now, but need higher volume. Extrenal Microfon still not work. Also if reboot computer, then need again adjust all Microfon settings.

[SecretCode]

Internal Microfon works now

What did you change?

[Teunis]

It usually helps to install (and check) pavucontrol for pulse audio settings and alsamixer gui for the alsa settings.

[xx58]

I did excacly like you Mr. SecretCode said. Thank you, but like I wrote, still have problems.

[1richard]

I have had the same problem with Pulse and external webcam and mic, Pulse does not see them, so I deleted Pulse, rebooted and now it is seen and works perfectly with Skype. I think Pulse needs to be corrected so that it sees the webcams and mic, this has been the same problem since 10.04 with Pulse on my systems (4)

[xx58]

I did like you say Mr. 1richard. Everything works like charm. Also wine applications sound is adjustable and works great. Thank you so much.