Shaun McCance
shaunm@gnome.org
Michael Hill
mdhillca@gmail.com
Ekaterina Gerasimova
kittykat3756@gmail.com
Use an analog or USB microphone and select a default input
device.
Use a different microphone
You can use an external microphone for chatting with friends, speaking
with colleagues at work, making voice recordings, or using other multimedia
applications. Even if your computer has a built-in microphone or a webcam
with a microphone, a separate microphone usually provides better audio
quality.
If your microphone has a circular plug, just plug it into the appropriate
audio socket on your computer. Most computers have two sockets: one for
microphones and one for speakers. This socket is usually light red in color
or is accompanied by a picture of a microphone. Microphones plugged
into the appropriate socket are usually used by default. If not, see the
instructions below for selecting a default input device.
If you have a USB microphone, plug it into any USB port on your
computer. USB microphones act as separate audio devices, and you may
have to specify which microphone to use by default.
Select a default audio input device
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Open the Activities overview and
start typing Sound.
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Click on Sound to open the panel.
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In the Input tab, select the device that you want to use.
The input level indicator should respond when you speak.
You can adjust the volume and switch the microphone off from this
panel.