Re: Skype, Pulseaudio, very quite output from a speaker ( fixed)
Here is the fix:
Skype has been known to mess up the mixer settings. So disable the automatic configuration of the mixer controls in Skype: right-click with your mouse on the Skype icon in the system tray - Options - Sound Devices - remove the tick at: Allow Skype to automatically adjust my mixer levels. Click Apply. Then close Skype (right-click with your mouse on the Skype icon - Quit).
Then use Synaptic Package Manager to install pavucontrol (Pulse Audio Volume Controller). Use that application to set up your input device. Most built-in mics are mono. The default setting on the Input Control is to lock the R&L channel together. By reading the mono mic as stereo, PulseAudio cancels the input. Click on the middle button on the upper right of the control panel to unlock the R&L channel. Move either the left or right channel to 10 leaving the other channel about 90. You should now see the VU meter sensing sound. Now start Skype again. The test call should register your voice now.
On Sun, 15 Feb 2015 09:03:38 -0300
Renaud (Ron) OLGIATI <renaud@olgiati-in-paraguay.org> wrote:
> On Sun, 15 Feb 2015 06:37:04 -0500
> German <gentgerman@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Just installed Skype and when I make a test call, I got very quite output from the speakers. Is this bevaviour normal? I mean if I call someone would they hear me clear. I know, I really have to call someone, but don't have this opportunity as fo yet. Thanks for your thoughts.
>
> I solved the same problem by setting the output volume in pavucontrol.
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> Cheers,
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> Ron.
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