Input volume adjusting itself. HELP

sugarfunk · #1 February 8th, 2009, 10:07 PM

I used the cam/mic for google chat daily. Lately everyone complains they cant hear me. So I go into prefs, try to adjust the input volume and right before my eyes, it goes right back to where it was. There is nothing I can do to adjust it. It moves around, but by itself. I cannot make changes(increase), I can decrease it. This is the most annoying thing ever. I have uninstalled every app that uses the mic with no change. Please help if you can.

Satcomer · #2 February 11th, 2009, 02:04 PM

OK This is a tuff one. The only thing I can suggest is let us know if you are using a USB Mic or a 3.5 MM Mic? Plus if you can give the model of the Mic and tell what Mac with what OS X it is running and maybe we can help you.

Plus to let you know I gave up on the traditional mic inputs in the Mac when then became line level. Being level means you have to have separate power for the Mic. it has to do with Audio Pros complaining about line loss or something along that line. So i when to a USB Mic and it has made all the difference. Also I bought the cheap Griffin iMic and it has been my trusted friend through three different Macs & Upgrades.

sugarfunk · #3 February 11th, 2009, 03:15 PM

This is actually an issue involving the built-in mic on a SR MB.

Satcomer · #4 February 12th, 2009, 06:47 AM

If you read my reply i said the line-in is level. This means you can not just plug in a non-powered Mic and expect it to be loud! This is why OS X re-adjusts the level. This means you have to have a POWERED MICROPHONE to have the Mic sound loud! This means buying a powered microphone or a USB microphone or the Griffin iMic, take your pick.