PC microphone is very soft.

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I'm working on computer to get skype working on it. But the microphone only works intermittently and when it does the sound is barely audible. I've connected up a front panel directly onto the motherboard but with similar effects. So my suspicion is that the motherboard is faulty. All the volume settings are on maximum.

My question is if I insert a PCI soundcard, will that help and sidestep the fault on the motherboard?
 
picard,

check in your sound properties for advanced options. there might be mic boost, had to it turn on to get my mic loud enough for the other party on skype to hear me. all my sound options are also max
 
How sure r u that the microphone is not broken or has a bad contact. Two jacks same problem?
 
As pointed out, probably just need to check the "Mic Boost" option in your recording settings. Also Volume for playback and recording are 2 different things.
 
Already checked eveything. And also various mics. The only thing could be the motherboard.
 
A PCI sound card can be used as it's independent from the built-in mobo audio driver - just remember to disable and uninstall the onboard one.

Ar the connectors to the front panel audio correct? A client of mine had a low sound issue and we found that the front panel connectors were reversed.
 
howardb said:
A PCI sound card can be used as it's independent from the built-in mobo audio driver - just remember to disable and uninstall the onboard one.
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Thanks. That's what I wanted to hear.

Ar the connectors to the front panel audio correct? A client of mine had a low sound issue and we found that the front panel connectors were reversed.
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Nope, they are installed correctly. 100% sure of that. Got the manual.
 
Before you go digging around the motherboard, have a look at Skype's audio guide, might save you some grief. Note that they recommend not using the mic boost.

Also from the Skype UI, go to Tools|Options|Audio Settings and make sure that "Automatically detect..." is not ticked under your microphone settings, then manually manoeuvre the slider to some point until the green bar moves up to it when you speak into your mic. For some reason when it's set to automatic, Skype moves it all the way to low.
 
Smooth Criminal said:
Before you go digging around the motherboard, have a look at Skype's audio guide, might save you some grief. Note that they recommend not using the mic boost.

Also from the Skype UI, go to Tools|Options|Audio Settings and make sure that "Automatically detect..." is not ticked under your microphone settings, then manually manoeuvre the slider to some point until the green bar moves up to it when you speak into your mic. For some reason when it's set to automatic, Skype moves it all the way to low.
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I've tried e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g. The motherboard is the only factor that could be the problem. And don't mention drivers either. I also did a fresh install with the correct drivers.

I have used the elimination method of troubleshooting to its full extent. All I'm not sure about was whether an seperate soundcard would function independently from the sound channels on the motherboard.
 
Just thought of something else to try.

Check your BIOS settings for the onboard sound - if you have the option of changing the IRQ or port, try that, save the changes and reboot (you may have to install the drivers again depending on the O/S version you have)

Some boards have a fit when the IRQ's are similar to other devices...

What mobo do you have Picard?
 
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