[SOLVED] Re: [gentoo-user] Re: Mic on Skype

[Ivan]

On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:35:49 +0200
Ivan <ivan.kazbanov@×××××.com> wrote:

> On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:18:44 +0300
> Nikos Chantziaras <realnc@×××××.de> wrote:
>
> > On 07/31/2010 06:00 PM, ivan.kazbanov@×××××.com wrote:
> > > On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:41:33 +0300
> > > Nikos Chantziaras<realnc@×××××.de>  wrote:
> > >
> > >> On 07/31/2010 03:11 PM, Ivan wrote:
> > >>> I have a problem with my microphone on Skype. In general the mic
> > >>> works. I can record using `arecord -c2>   test.wav'. It also
> > >>> records if I type arecord without -c2 option but the sound is
> > >>> *very* low. And the same thing occurs when I try to make a Skype
> > >>> test call.
> > >>
> > >> Maybe you need to set your microphone to +24db in alsamixer and
> > >> select "mic" as input source instead of "line in."
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > > I don't have a choice what input source to use in alsamixer.
> > > And all controls in alsamixer are maximized and not muted.
> >
> > Just mentioned it because that was the case for me.  To see those
> > controls in alsamixer, you must press F4 first (just in case you're
> > not familiar with alsamixer).
> >
> >
>
> Yes, I see your point but this is not my case :). My "Capture" and
> "Digital" controls are maximized and aren't muted. Note that I'm able
> to record something using `arecord'.
>
> My laptop doesn't have a connector for external microphone. I think
> that's why there is no control for choosing input source in alsamixer.
>

For anyone who has a similar problem: the following trick works.
Add these lines to $HOME/.asoundrc

pcm.skype {
  type route
  slave.pcm "hw:0,0"
  slave.channels 2
  ttable.0.1 2
}

Then start Skype and go to Options->Sound Devices. Choose "skype(route)"
as a microphone. If the sound is too low (high) try to increase
(decrease) the last number at `ttable.0.1 2' string.

--
Best,
Ivan