Today, almost every Internet user, if not even used Skype, at least heard about it. Skype allows you to make PC-to-PC calls, and to make calls from your home PC to mobiles and landlines. However, there are times when the sound quality when talking with the interlocutor suffers significantly. We will try to understand the reasons for the deterioration of the sound and their possible ways to eliminate them.
It is necessary
- - the ability to work with your sound manager.
- - the skill of using a sound recording program in Windows or another OS.
- - the ability to check the sound settings in skype.
- - the skill of checking sound settings in the environment of your operating system.
Instructions
Step 1
So, there can be several reasons for the noise on Skype. The first thing to understand is that the Skype program itself cannot generate noise during its operation. In 99% of cases, communication deterioration occurs due to the fault of users.
Step 2
The first reason is poor quality Internet connection.
Although Skype does not require a powerful communication channel, it can still happen that you have too "weak" Internet for this program. The only thing that can be advised here is to change the provider or switch to a different tariff.
Step 3
The second reason is faulty hardware (physical failure).
Check your microphone for faults. Use any recording program and listen to the output.
Step 4
You can use the standard tools of the system. For example, in Windows XP, the path to the recording program looks like this: Start - All Programs - Accessories - Entertainment - Sound Recorder.
Step 5
In Windows 7, it's even easier to find a sound recording program - open the "Start" panel and type in the word "sound recorder" in the search box. By searching, you will quickly find this useful utility.
Step 6
If noise or creaking is heard on the sound recording, then you need to deal with the microphone itself. If at the moment there is no way to replace it with a working one, try covering the microphone with foam rubber or putting a fur ball on it (like with video reporters).
Step 7
Also, make sure that the microphone is located from your mouth no further than its sensitivity zone when speaking. If the microphone is too far away during a conversation, interference may occur. Sometimes strong enough.
Step 8
The third reason is software malfunctions.
If the microphone is working properly, and the sound quality is still not at its best, try reinstalling the sound card drivers that came with the drivers for the motherboard. You never know what.
Step 9
If you have drivers from Realtek (this company is found in most cases), then in the sound control panel select the "Microphone" tab, try turning on "Noise Reduction" and "Echo Cancellation". You can ask your interlocutor to do the same if you hear noise from his side.
Step 10
You can also try lowering the sensitivity of your microphone. In skype, this can be done as follows. Go to the menu item "Tools" - "Options" - "Sound settings". In the window that appears, you will see the "Microphone" item. Check that the volume is set to a reasonable level. Alternatively, check the "Allow automatic microphone settings" checkbox. Try speaking into the microphone. Opposite the "Volume" field, you will see the results of the microphone.
Step 11
In addition, you can check the recording volume level in the audio settings for your video card. In the case of drivers from Realtek, go to the "Mixer" tab and check the audio level for the "Record" slider.
