Microphone Buzz with Webcam

Discussion in 'General Hardware' started by JW88, Aug 8, 2013.

  1. JW88

    JW88 Geek Trainee

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    Hi there,

    I have a new build laptop (one of these, with a larger SSD, to be exact: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=LT-003-OP&groupid=959&catid=2431) and have just tried using skype with it (my OS is ubuntu 13.04).

    Now, something kind of interesting happens. The problems are at the other end, I haven't experienced them directly: my microphone sounds fine... until the webcam is activated, at which point there is a high-pitched ring for the other user (although not too loud, apparently).

    As I say, I haven't heard it directly, but apparently the ringing is noticeable although not unbearable (my gf said she could still hear what I was saying fine).

    I'm asking this question partly out of interest: it seems strange to me that this could happen. Is there perhaps a bad wiring in the pc so that the webcam interferes with the mic? It would also be nice not to have this ringing; I have a skype job interview tomorrow. I don't imagine that I will get it fixed by then (if at all), but would be interested if anyone else has had this problem and if there is a quick fix for it.

    Thanks for any comments (including those directing me to a better place to post this, if there is one)!
     
  2. shiva

    shiva Geek Trainee

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    there is two faults
    first one is your drivers are not correctly installed
    second one is you audio device or audio card problem check it.
     
  3. Ghostman 1

    Ghostman 1 Mega Geek

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    Did this laptop come with Windows 8 installed ? I see that you are using Linux, that could be your problem..Did it do this on Windows 8 ?
    I would try Windows 7, Windows 7 has allot more Drivers to make your software to work right, plus you can use XP drivers in compatibly mode.
     

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