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Autumn_Leaf · Sep 29, 2005, 03:43 PM // 15:43

hi i just recieved my headset. i'm wondering where do i put the plugs(2) in on the thing.

funbun · Sep 29, 2005, 03:52 PM // 15:52

The jacks should be in the back of your computer. It should be color coded and labeled with pictures. Also you ill need to download ventrillo or teamspeak. These programs will allow you to speak \over the internet. Also, both of these programs operate outside of GW.

Autumn_Leaf · Sep 29, 2005, 03:56 PM // 15:56

thnx. i just figured it out. should i be hearing myself on the head phones if the mic works or only the people on the server are able to hear cause i can't hear myself.

mm00re · Sep 29, 2005, 04:25 PM // 16:25

No the only way you should hear yourself is if someone else has their sound going out through speakers instead of a headset which is called feedback and is not always fun to hear an echo.

Autumn_Leaf · Sep 29, 2005, 05:13 PM // 17:13

so anyone out there wanna help me test out my new mic? no one in game wants to help.

mm00re · Sep 29, 2005, 05:15 PM // 17:15

Sadly all I can do is post messages while at work.

Autumn_Leaf · Sep 29, 2005, 06:18 PM // 18:18

well i tried the mic out on a recording from skype. the voice was so low i barely hear myself. when i heard the higher the db for a mic the better, i bought one with -58db. was this a bad choice? now i'm confused b/c i thought a -58 was better than a -40. was i stupid b/c i saw it in negs. but still thought higher would be in more negs. help anyone.

Bingley Joe · Sep 29, 2005, 06:45 PM // 18:45

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Originally Posted by Autumn_Leaf

well i tried the mic out on a recording from skype. the voice was so low i barely hear myself. when i heard the higher the db for a mic the better, i bought one with -58db. was this a bad choice? now i'm confused b/c i thought a -58 was better than a -40. was i stupid b/c i saw it in negs. but still thought higher would be in more negs. help anyone.

There is a checkbox somewhere in the Windows Sound Properties control panels (think you click a button called "Advanced" under your Microphone's Volume Slider..) that refers to boosting the Mic. gain... Sounds to me like you need to turn that on. Sorry the description is so vague, but that's the best I can do by memory..

There's also a "Test Hardware" button somewhere in there (think it's under "Voice") that will run a wizard that should help you test things.

HTH

dr_james2k · Sep 30, 2005, 09:32 AM // 09:32

It's the microphone balance on the windows sound console. I keep it off as it annoys me and reduces ffedback when your having convos, but if you really want it make sure it isn't muted.

Sep 29, 2005, 03:43 PM // 15:43	#1
Autumn_Leaf Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Taunton, Mass.	headset hi i just recieved my headset. i'm wondering where do i put the plugs(2) in on the thing.

Sep 29, 2005, 03:52 PM // 15:52	#2
funbun Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: I forget. Really. I don't know. Profession: Mo/	The jacks should be in the back of your computer. It should be color coded and labeled with pictures. Also you ill need to download ventrillo or teamspeak. These programs will allow you to speak \over the internet. Also, both of these programs operate outside of GW.

Sep 29, 2005, 03:56 PM // 15:56	#3
Autumn_Leaf Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Taunton, Mass.	thnx. i just figured it out. should i be hearing myself on the head phones if the mic works or only the people on the server are able to hear cause i can't hear myself.

Sep 29, 2005, 04:25 PM // 16:25	#4
mm00re Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: In a van down by the river :) Guild: After Dark Club [REAL] Profession: W/Mo	No the only way you should hear yourself is if someone else has their sound going out through speakers instead of a headset which is called feedback and is not always fun to hear an echo.

Sep 29, 2005, 05:13 PM // 17:13	#5
Autumn_Leaf Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Taunton, Mass.	so anyone out there wanna help me test out my new mic? no one in game wants to help.

Sep 29, 2005, 05:15 PM // 17:15	#6
mm00re Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: In a van down by the river :) Guild: After Dark Club [REAL] Profession: W/Mo	Sadly all I can do is post messages while at work.

Sep 29, 2005, 06:18 PM // 18:18	#7
Autumn_Leaf Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Taunton, Mass.	well i tried the mic out on a recording from skype. the voice was so low i barely hear myself. when i heard the higher the db for a mic the better, i bought one with -58db. was this a bad choice? now i'm confused b/c i thought a -58 was better than a -40. was i stupid b/c i saw it in negs. but still thought higher would be in more negs. help anyone.

Sep 30, 2005, 09:32 AM // 09:32	#9
dr_james2k Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2005 Guild: The Guild of Kings Profession: Me/E	It's the microphone balance on the windows sound console. I keep it off as it annoys me and reduces ffedback when your having convos, but if you really want it make sure it isn't muted.