External software to boost mic gain

**Zhohar** · 07-10-2007, 07:07 AM

My microphone works fine -- people can hear me and all is well.
The problem is, I have to lean forward close to the mic for people to hear me clearly and this is kind of annoying.
I have my headphones on, and the microphone is attached to the monitor. I'm sitting maybe 1-2 feet from the microphone but it is not registering my voice loudly enough.

Can ya'll recommend me external software to boost the microphone volume? I've already gone into Sound Volume->Properties->Recording->Microphone and set it to maximum but that doesn't seem to be helping. I've set the recording treshold in BF2142 to be the lowest possible and that too isn't helping.
Any ideas?

**stickyjeans69** · 07-10-2007, 07:24 AM

It may be best just to invest in a headset with a mic.

I use this, got it for 20 bucks somewhere (suprised they're 50 according to logitech)

**Anospa** · 07-10-2007, 08:03 AM

This has been a very good mic for me:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...002&Tpk=Zalman

My only problem is that the clips on the cord are meant for a thick cable, but if you just coil it around the cable and clip it to itself, works out perfectly. For 7 bucks, I'm incredibly happy with it.

Pablo · 07-10-2007, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anospa

This has been a very good mic for me:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...002&Tpk=Zalman

My only problem is that the clips on the cord are meant for a thick cable, but if you just coil it around the cable and clip it to itself, works out perfectly. For 7 bucks, I'm incredibly happy with it.

LOL! 7 bucks, nice deal! Did you also by the headphones separately though? Doesn't sound like you catch sound from speakers when on VOIP.

I would recommend just getting a headset. Game sounds better and your squadmates won't hear feedback form your speakers.

Control panel - Sounds and Audio devices - Voice tab - Voice recording volume - Under Mic Volume click Advanced - Click Mic boost

**Anospa** · 07-10-2007, 06:12 PM

Yeah, use a pair of Senns. PMX100s (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826106024), they're just a decent sport pair of headphones for my PC/MP3 player, didn't wanna get something big and clunky for the T and walking around.

I'd do it again if I was starting over again looking for a Mic, but for some people the two wires can be kinda a pain, so headsets work better. All depends on what you're willing to do and looking for.

As for Boom mics (stand ones like what it sounds like you have), they're usually not gonna be easily fixed to use well with VoIP unless they're a nice quality one, sounds like its just the free one that came with your PC I'm guessing.

sc1ence · 07-10-2007, 06:22 PM

i had a ductape rig going with some headphones back in the day. worked well enough with the mic boom taped to some headphones.

**machowner** · 07-10-2007, 06:44 PM

I use these, they work fairly well.
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/we.../2986&cl=us,en

**DigitalAssassin** · 07-10-2007, 07:04 PM

Plantronics DSP-500 here and I love it. Excellent mic and very good directional sound. I believe the DSP series is now the .Audio series...

07-10-2007, 07:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zhohar Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, west coast of Canada Posts: 1,082	External software to boost mic gain My microphone works fine -- people can hear me and all is well. The problem is, I have to lean forward close to the mic for people to hear me clearly and this is kind of annoying. I have my headphones on, and the microphone is attached to the monitor. I'm sitting maybe 1-2 feet from the microphone but it is not registering my voice loudly enough. Can ya'll recommend me external software to boost the microphone volume? I've already gone into Sound Volume->Properties->Recording->Microphone and set it to maximum but that doesn't seem to be helping. I've set the recording treshold in BF2142 to be the lowest possible and that too isn't helping. Any ideas? __________________

07-10-2007, 07:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
stickyjeans69 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: California Posts: 705	Re: External software to boost mic gain It may be best just to invest in a headset with a mic. I use this, got it for 20 bucks somewhere (suprised they're 50 according to logitech) __________________

07-10-2007, 08:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Anospa Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northeastern University (Boston) Age: 21 Posts: 3,816	Re: External software to boost mic gain This has been a very good mic for me: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...002&Tpk=Zalman My only problem is that the clips on the cord are meant for a thick cable, but if you just coil it around the cable and clip it to itself, works out perfectly. For 7 bucks, I'm incredibly happy with it. __________________ 3rd SFD \| 2142 Guide Index Check out my live broadcasts! \| Submit a Ribbon Nomination Proud to have been an IRRegular! "Brittle?! Dude you just took a localized tactical warhead to the face." -Eroak

07-10-2007, 06:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Anospa Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northeastern University (Boston) Age: 21 Posts: 3,816	Re: External software to boost mic gain Yeah, use a pair of Senns. PMX100s (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826106024), they're just a decent sport pair of headphones for my PC/MP3 player, didn't wanna get something big and clunky for the T and walking around. I'd do it again if I was starting over again looking for a Mic, but for some people the two wires can be kinda a pain, so headsets work better. All depends on what you're willing to do and looking for. As for Boom mics (stand ones like what it sounds like you have), they're usually not gonna be easily fixed to use well with VoIP unless they're a nice quality one, sounds like its just the free one that came with your PC I'm guessing. __________________ 3rd SFD \| 2142 Guide Index Check out my live broadcasts! \| Submit a Ribbon Nomination Proud to have been an IRRegular! "Brittle?! Dude you just took a localized tactical warhead to the face." -Eroak

07-10-2007, 06:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
sc1ence Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 36 Posts: 4,211	Re: External software to boost mic gain i had a ductape rig going with some headphones back in the day. worked well enough with the mic boom taped to some headphones. __________________

07-10-2007, 06:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
machowner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Tazewell, TN Posts: 2,836	Re: External software to boost mic gain I use these, they work fairly well. http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/we.../2986&cl=us,en __________________ \|New to TG? Start here\|*\|Become a Supporting Member\| "Remember to pillage BEFORE you burn!"

07-10-2007, 07:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
DigitalAssassin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kansas City Age: 35 Posts: 1,586	Re: External software to boost mic gain Plantronics DSP-500 here and I love it. Excellent mic and very good directional sound. I believe the DSP series is now the .Audio series... __________________

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